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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-01-19 Regular MinutesTUKWILA CITY COUNCIL M I N U T E S 515 3/ January 19, 1987 Tukwila City Hall 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers Regular Meeting CALL TO ORDER Mayor Van Dusen called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila and City Council to order and led the audience in the Pledge of PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Allegiance. ROLL CALL EDGAR D. BAUCH; JOE H. DUFFIE, Council President; WENDY A. MORGAN; CHARLES E. SIMPSON; MARILYN G. STOKNES. OFFICIALS REPORTS Mayor CONSENT AGENDA Ordinance #1416 MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY MORGAN, THAT COUNCIL MEMBER HARRIS, BE EXCUSED FROM THE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. Council President Duffie noted that Councilman McKenna will arrive late as he had another commitment. JAMES HANEY, City Attorney; MAXINE ANDERSON, City Clerk. BYRON SNEVA, Public Works Director; ROSS EARNST, City Engineer; DON MORRISON, City Administrator. Mayor Van Dusen reported that he attended a reception held for John Ellis, President of the Economic Development Council. Mr. Ellis presented him with a certificate recognizing his work in the expansion of public sector membership. Approval of Vouchers was omitted from the Consent Agenda. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY SIMPSON, THAT COUNCIL APPROVE THE VOUCHERS SUBMITTED FOR PAYMENT. MOTION CARRIED. Claims Fund Vouchers #28761 #28849 Current Fund 60,384.96 Golf Course Spec. Rev. 5,331.88 City Street 42,249.02 Federal Revenue Sharing 1,120.00 Land Acq.,Bldg. Dev. 40,280.10 Water Fund 19,561.44 Sewer Fund 3,130.00 Water /Sewer Construction 13,032.50 Equipment Rental 75,675.45 Fire Equipment Cum. Reserve 4,213.89 $266,413.81 Claims Fund Vouchers #28852 #28939 Current Fund City Street Water Fund Sewer Fund Foster Golf Course Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension 119,671.73 6,600.00 2,610.00 52,033.46 2,200.00 1,800.70 569.70 $185,484.89 a. An ordinance of the City of Tukwila, vacating certain public right -of -way within the City generally described as a portion of the Strander Boulevard right -of -way lying north of the existing paved surface. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING January 19, 1987 Page 2 CONSENT AGENDA Cont. Ordinance #1417 Resolution #1030 Resolution #1031 OLD BUSINESS Resolution #1032 Approving an amend- ment to the Andover Industrial Park Covenants b. An ordinance of the City of Tukwila, vacating certain public right -of -way generally described as a portion of 53rd Avenue South adjacent to Interstate Highway 5, amending the official street map of the City. c. A resolution of the City Council of the City of Tukwila, fixing the time for a public hearing upon a petition for vacation of certain right -of -way within the City of Tukwila generally described as Monster Road S.W. from the intersection of W. Grady Way north to the City Limits. d. Council authorize Mayor to sign a Boundary Line Adjustment Agreement with John Durbin and Ben Aliment to correct property line at Foster Golf Links. e. Confirm reappointments for the following Boards and Commissions. Kathleen C. Roberts, Position #1, Arts Commission Mrs. Regel, Position #1, Board of Adjustment John McFarland, Position #6, Sister City Committee Doug Gibbs, Position #7, Sister City Committee MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY SIMPSON, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED. Attorney Haney recommended that the proposed resolution on the Andover Industrial Park Covenants be amended as there is more City property involved than just the fire station. He reworded the first two paragraphs to read: "WHEREAS, the City is the owner of certain real property located in the Andover Industrial Park area which is covered by restrictive covenants which govern the use of all properties in the area, and" MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY STOKNES, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY WITH THE CHANGES RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY. MOTION CARRIED. City Attorney Haney read a resolution of the City Council of the City of Tukwila, Washington, approving an amendment to the Andover Industrial Park Covenants and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the same on behalf of the City. MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT RESOLUTION NO. 1031 BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Council Member Morgan noted the second paragraph and said she would prefer not to have, as part of the official record, that Council took an action based solely on one group's request (Tukwila Sea -Tac Chamber of Commerce); instead that they are responding on behalf of the good of the City. MOVED BY MORGAN, SECONDED BY STOKNES, THAT THE RESOLUTION BE AMENDED BY DELETING PARAGRAPH TWO. MOTION CARRIED. Councilman Bauch explained that he talked to Jack Link who represents one of the major property owners in the area. Mr. Link urged the City Council to pass the resolution. He reminded him that the Andover Industrial Council was chaired by Charlie Baker. Mr. Link served on it. When Mr. Baker died, the Council ceased to operate and fell apart. They no TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING January 19, 1987 Page 3 OLD BUSINESS Cont. Resolution #1032 Approving an amend- ment to the Andover Industrial Park Covenants (cont.) NEW BUSINESS Election of Council President RECESS 7:30 7:30 p.m. MISCELLANEOUS Martin Luther King longer enforced the covenants. Some of the property owners that are trying to redevelop and refinance are having problems because banks look at these covenants as restric- tions on the property. Mr. Link said he appreciated the Chamber of Commerce handling this matter. Councilman Bauch urged Council to support this resolution. Attorney Haney suggested an amendment to the third paragraph to have it read "to agree to certain amendments," MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY SIMPSON, THAT THE THIRD PARAGRAPH BE AMENDED AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY. MOTION CARRIED. *MOTION CARRIED TO ADOPTED THE RESOLUTION AS AMENDED. MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY SIMPSON, THAT THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL BE SUSPENDED AND THAT ITEM 8A (ELECTION OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT) BE MOVED FORWARD TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE FULL COUNCIL. MOTION FAILED: 3 NO; 2 YES. MOVED BY MORGAN, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT COUNCIL RECESS FOR FIVE MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Van Dusen called the Regular Meeting back to order with the same five Council Members present. COUNCIL PRESIDENT DUFFIE NOMINATED COUNCIL MEMBER MORGAN FOR THE POSITION OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT FOR 1987 AND 1988. NOMINATION WAS SECONDED BY BAUCH. THERE BEING NO FURTHER NOMINATIONS, THE NOMINATIONS WERE CLOSED. MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY SIMPSON, THAT COUNCIL CAST A UNANIMOUS BALLOT FOR COUNCIL MEMBER MORGAN. MOTION CARRIED. Council Member Morgan commented that there will be a change in roles from advocacy, as one who serves as a representative of the citizens, to a facilitator who serves as a spokes per- son for an elected body. Second, she hoped that those items there is heated discussion on will be considered outside the Council Chambers outside of public meetings. It is ex- tremely important to her that a sense of law and order be observed. Following tradition is critical to maintaining order on the Council. We are here to represent those who voted for us and to do that in the most meaningful and fair way possible. She said she is looking forward to working with the Mayor; they are not that far apart -they both care about the City. She thanked Council for their confidence. Council President Duffie commented that this has been a good year for him; he has really enjoyed being Council President. He said he is looking forward to working with the new President and the Council Committees. He turned the gavel over to Council President Morgan. Councilman Bauch commented that least year Council debated whether to declare Martin Luther King's birthday a City holi- day in memory of Mr. King. For various reasons, not reflect- TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING January 19, 1987 Page 4 MISCELLANEOUS Martin Luther King (cont. 7:45 p.m. ADJOURNMENT 7:46 p.m. ing on the stature of Mr. King, Council declined to do this. He continued, while spending many years as an enlisted man, he learned allabout discrimination. It has stayed in his mind. As a young person, he went to integrated schools; they played sports with people of all races. Based on recent events, integration has not been accomplished yet. We need to keep this in mind and think about this man who tried to do his bit. Councilman McKenna arrived at the meeting. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY MCKENNA, THAT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCI AD 1 RN. Gary an Dusen, Myr Maxine Anderson, City Clerk ._53_ 7 At the request of Councilmember Hernandez the following text was added to the Council Meeting Minutes of January 18, 1987: Council Person Hernandez said she appreciated the fact that Councilman Duffie contacted the citizens and she wondered if the 45 people would want to abolish the whole $27,000 that Council appropriated for the Arts Commission. Councilman Duffie said, no, they didn't say that, and he asked if anyone in the audience would like to speak. Council Person Hernandez thanked the people who expressed their opinions. At the time Council voted on the budget, no one expressed opposition to the purchase of the piano. When Walt Wagner gave a piano concert in the Council Chambers, the City rented a piano for $500.00. If we are going to continue to do that, we might as well apply the money to purchase a piano. This is being more fiscally responsible and that was one of my reasons for voting for it. After hearing the opinions, I would still accept the recommendation of the Arts Commission.