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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-12-01 Regular MinutesDecember 1, 1986 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL OFFICIALS REPORTS Native American Mural Employee Breakfast Council Retreat CITIZEN'S COMMENTS Complaint by Al Reslock on slide problem TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting M I N U T E S 55 Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers In the absence of Mayor Van Dusen, Joe Duffie, Council President, called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order. He led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. EDGAR D. BAUCH; JOE H. DUFFIE, Council President; WENDY A. MORGAN; CHARLES E. SIMPSON; MARILYN STOKNES; JAMES J. MCKENNA. JAMES HANEY, City Attorney; MAXINE ANDERSON, City Clerk; DON MORRISON, City Administrator; BYRON SNEVA, Public Works Director; ALAN DOERSCHEL, Finance Director. Don Morrison, City Administrator, invited everyone to take time to see the latest purchase by the Arts Commission. It is a Native American Mural installed on the wall at the entrance to the Police Department. There will be an official "unveiling" ceremony at a later date. He reported that last Wednesday the Department Heads spon- sored a Pancake Breakfast for the employees. The Mayor, City Administrator, and Department Heads fund the event. There was a good turn out and everyone seemed to enjoy it. It was decided the Council Retreat would be held on a Tuesday or Wednesday in January. Mr. Al Reslock, owner, of the east half of Lot 27, Block 15 Hillman Seattle Garden Tracts, asked if there are any provi- sions to extend the retaining wall on the bottom end of 58th Ave. So. (along the north side of the street prior to the street meeting Interurban Ave.) In 1984, he asked the City to review his problem and has never gotten an answer. There are three problems: (1) Continual sliding; (2) Drainage; (3) Safety. When the City upgraded the street, they put in a retaining wall of stone, but stopped prior to his property. they left a 20 foot, straight up and down drop -off at the edge of his property. Before they finished the project, they removed the vegetation and trimmed his bank without a permit. Now, something needs to be done about this; it is unsightly. The City cleans up the rocks that fall on the sidewalk. They send a backhoe down once in awhile to work the bottom of the bank and this doesn't help the slides. When we have a slide, the City just hauls the dirt away; they don't replace anything. There is only about 10 feet between the house and the top of the drop -off. If the topsoil goes, the City will have a bigger problem. We used to be able to walk to the mail box; we don't anymore; it is too steep. I have to use a safety belt and a rope when I maintain the bank. This is the City's responsibility if someone falls here. You owe it to yourself and to me to do something about this. Since you are the City Council, you can delegate this to the right people. Apparently the project was too big for the people that handled it before; they didn't have the expertise. I'm willing to cooperate. It shouldn't be left like it is. There is no barricade at the top of the bank. Bryon Sneva, Public Works Director, reported that several years ago, there was a problem with a slide at this location. The City cleaned it up. At that time, it was brought up that TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING December 1, 1986 Page 2 CITIZEN'S COMMENTS Complaint by Al Reslock (cont.) CONSENT AGENDA Discussed under Old Business Ordinance #1409 Resolution #1023 Resolution #1024 Discussed under Old Business Cont. it had been sliding and required maintenance frequently. What Mr. Reslock is saying is that someone on his property could fall over the steep bank. I don't know why a fence wasn't installed. The City's concern was that the drainage be corrected, but I don't know if this was done. We did not, at that time, institute a project to reconstruct the slope or install a protective fence. This was discussed by a Council Committee. Council President Duffie recommended to Mr. Reslock that he meet with Mr. Sneva and see what can be done. Mr. Reslock said that his property line starts 6" from the edge of the sidewalk. When the City sloped the bank, it looked nice, but apparently there was no money to extend the retaining wall. The whole bank is going to go one of these days and, I think, it is the City's responsibility to put a retaining wall there. The whole problem was created by the City. a. Approval of Minutes: November 17, 1986 b. Approval of Vouchers g. Claims Fund Vouchers #28259 #28404 Current Fund 78,483.01 Golf Course Spec. Rev. 930.75 City Street 46,390.18 Arterial Street 12,447.95 Land Acq.,Bldg. Dev. 5,760.74 Water Fund 1,871.42 Sewer Fund 2,268.11 Water /Sewer Construction 14.00 Equipment Rental 1,776.19 Fire Equipment Cum. Reserve 9,025.47 $158,967.82 sso c. Acceptance of the Upper Foster Park Project for a total project cost of $125,425. d. An ordinance of the City of Tukwila levying the general taxes for the City of Tukwila in King County for the fiscal year commencing January 1, 1987, on all property, both real and personal, in said City which is subject to taxation for the purpose of paying sufficient revenue to carry on the several departments of said City for the ensuing year as required by law. e. An ordinance of the City of Tukwila to appropriate Water /Sewer Revenue Bond proceeds and redeem outstanding Bond Anticipation Note, and pay debt issuance costs in the Water /Sewer Construction Fund, and establishing an effective date. f. A resolution of the City Council of the City of Tukwila rejecting any and all bids received by the City to construct a new 18th green, practice tee and 18th fairway improvements. A resolution of the City Council of the City of Tukwila fixing the time for a public hearing upon the vacation of certain public right -of -way within the City of Tukwila generally described as a portion of the Strander Blvd. right -of -way lying north of the existing paved surface. h. Budget Transfer No. 86 -06, additional computer equipment. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING December 1, 1986 Page 3 CONSENT AGENDA Cont. PUBLIC HEARINGS Rape Relief Chamber of Commerce OLD BUSINESS Ordinance #1410 Levying the general taxes for the City for the fiscal year 1987 MOVED BY SIMPSON, SECONDED BY STOKNES, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE ACCEPTED AS SUBMITTED.* Councilman Bauch asked to have both Items d and h removed. *MOTION CARRIED. Council President Duffie declared the Public Hearing open to Proposed Budget for 1987 consider the proposed Budget for 1987. Ms. Barbara Cook, King County Rape Relief, thanked the City for its continued support of the agency. She reviewed how the $2,000 contributed by the City for 1986 was used. In total, the agency over last year reached 450 individuals regarding rape, sexual assault and its prevention. She requested that Council consider increasing the City's funding to them to $3,000 for 1987. The number of victims in the Tukwila area has not increased, but the cost to provide ser- vice to victims has dramatically increased. They are going to all Councils to ask for additional help. If Council can't see it's way to increase the contribution, they would like it maintained. 60% of their budget is provided by King County and the cities, and the other 40% comes from private dona- tions. Pam Thorsen, Chamber of Commerce, said they are not prepared to make their presentation tonight, but will be back later after their committee meets. There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed. Council Member Morgan expressed concern that there will not be enough time to review the concerns that each Committee has in the Budget. She suggested that Council extend the next Committee of the Whole. Council President Duffie said the meeting could be continued to Tuesday night if it is necessary. Councilman Bauch asked to have Item d removed from the Consent Agenda so that his vote would be recorded. MOVED BY SIMPSON, SECONDED BY STOKNES, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. City Attorney Haney read an ordinance of the City of Tukwila, Wash., levying the general taxes for the City of Tukwila in King County for the fiscal year commencing January 1,1987, on all property, both real and personal, in said City which is subject to taxation for the purpose of paying sufficient revenue to carry on the several departments of said City for the ensuing year as required by law. MOVED BY SIMPSON, SECONDED BY STOKNES, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Councilman Bauch said the budget provides for raising the property taxes by 6 This is without justification. The only reason it is being raised is because this is what the state allows. We are just building in an a cc;-lation of the revenues available which are not needed. I do not support this. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING December 1, 1986 Page 4 OLD BUSINESS Ordinance #1410 Levying the general taxes for the City for the fiscal year 1987 (cont.) Council Member Morgan said the City has accelerated the street program both commercially and residentially. The budget, as proposed, suggests that the revenue for internal streets within the Central 3 usiness District would be paid for by City revenues with some L.I.D.'s and with some pro- perty owner contributions of right -of -way. This budget is based on a transportation section where the City bears most of the costs. Alan Doerschel, Finance Director, agreed. Council Member Morgan continued, the Transportation Committee is establishing some policies which may drastically effect this budget. They want to delay some proposed construction for this coming year, and they may suggest changing the method of financing for a few of the projects. If Council were to make these changes, this increase would not be necessary. Alan Doerschel, Finance Director, explained that if the City doesn't levy the 6% they can never go back am:lecover; we will always be behind by the number of years you didn't raise it. If we have a surplus of revenue, look at other places to reduce the burden. Several years from now, there may not be as much money available. The property tax is the most secure base. ROLL CALL VOTE: BAUCH NO DUFFIE NO MORGAN NO SIMPSON YES STOKNES NO MCKENNA NO *MOTION FAILED** Mr. Doerschel explained that if you reduce the property taxes by $130,000 or $140,000 the Planning Model will show a reduction of about $800,000 over the next six years, plus with a lower sales tax projection, there is going to be more pressure to form an LID. By doing this it has not helped the business community. The City has one of the lowest tax rates in the County. Don Morrison reminded Council that they need to levy a tax rate. They cannot just vote down the ordinance, and it needs to be done tonight. *MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY STOKNES, THAT COUNCIL RECONSIDER THE ORDINANCE. ROLL CALL VOTE: BAUCH NO DUFFIE YES MORGAN NO SIMPSON YES STOKNES YES MCKENNA YES *MOTION CARRIED 4 YES; 2 NO. MOVED BY SIMPSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS INTRODUCED.* TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING December 1, 1986 Page 5 OLD BUSINESS Ordinance #1410 Levying the general taxes for the City for the fiscal year 1987 (cont.) Budget Transfer #86 -06 EXECUTIVE SESSION 9:00 9:25 p.m. ADJOURNMENT 9:3U p.m. ROLL CALL VOTE: BAUCH NO DUFFIE YES MORGAN NO SIMPSON YES STOKNES YES MCKENNA NO *MOTION FAILED 3 YES; 3 NO. 5 v Councilman McKenna suggested that the amount of the increase be set aside until such time as Council makes a policy decision on: (a) How to spend the money; (b) Has decided that we do not like the 6% increase and would like to roll back the property taxes. He said he does not like the fact of arbitrarily increasing 6% just because cities are allowed to do that. This way we get the 106% and, at the same time, have made the decision to look at the policy. Councilman Bauch said he wasn't in favor of this unless the money is put into the Contingency Fund so it forces Council to look at it again. MOVED BY MCKENNA, SECONDED BY BAUCH, THAT COUNCIL ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 1410 AS PRESENTED AND THAT $109,758 OF THE TAX REVENUE BE PLACED IN THE CONTINGENCY FUND. MOTION CARRIED. Councilman Bauch explained that he had this item removed from the Consent Agenda so that he could express his concern about the money being spent on computers and the need for an expan- sion plan. He suggested that all money proposed in the 1987 Budget for computer expenditures be frozen until Council approves a long range plan. MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY MORGAN, THAT BUDGET TRANSFER MOTION NO. 86 -06 FOR ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT COMPUTER BE APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY SIMPSON, THAT COUNCIL GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION AFTER A FIVE MINUTE BREAK. (Session called to discuss Labor Negotiations; approximate time 20 minutes) MOTION CARRIED. EXECUTIVE SESSION WAS CLOSED AND THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL WAS ADJOURNED. Joe H. Duffie, Council President a '(/_5 7 (;,(,-2,V 1 xi'ne Anderson, City Clerk