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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-06-16 Regular MinutesROLL CALL OFFICIALS IN REPORTS Mayor Fire District #1 Petition Financial Planning Model CITIZEN'S COMMENTS Inquiry on Park Site CONSENT AGENDA Resolution #1008 Discussed on p.4 TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL June 16, 1986 Tukwila City Hall 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers Regular Meeting M I N U T E S 3/3 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. MABEL J. HARRIS, DORIS E. PHELPS, JOE H. DUFFIE, Council President, WENDY A. MORGAN, CHARLES E. SIMPSON, MARILYN G. STOKNES. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY PHELPS, TO EXCUSE COUNCILMAN BAUCH FROM THE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. JAMES HANEY, City Attorney; MAXINE ANDERSON, City Clerk; ROSS EARNST, City Engineer; DON MORRISON, City Administrator; ALAN DOERSCHEL, Finance Director. Mayor Van Dusen congratulated Council Member Phelps who had recently /Magna Cum Laude from Central Washington University. graduated Jim Haney, City Attorney, reported that the original petition for annexation to the City signed by citizens of Fire District #1 has been delivered to King County Election Department to have the signatures validated. The proponents of the petition have asked if there is any way that the original petition could be certified without recirculation. Upon a literal reading of the statute, this is possible. There is the potential for a challenge. In discussion with Phyllis Macleod, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, they agreed that the best and safest procedure for the City would be to ask that the petition be recirculated. However, it is up to the City Council as to whether or not they act on this peti- tion. It will not be brought before Council until the signa- tures are verified and the petition certified by the City Clerk as to sufficiency. Alan Doerschel, Finance Director, reported that the 1986 -1991 Financial Planning Model is in place, and we now have the ability to produce updated forecasts within minutes. The model is set up so that changes are easy and can be done any- time you change the assumptions. Bill Walker, 6847 So. 180th, asked what the possibilities of making a park on the property at Andover Park West and Strander Boulevard would be. It is a beautiful location for a park. Mayor Van Dusen said there is nothing concrete but it has been discussed. a. A resolution of the City of Tukwila establishing intent to annex certain areas currently within the corporate limits of the City of Tukwila, specifying terms and con- ditions of such annexations authorizing the Mayor and city Clerk to execute an agreement with Renton according to such terms and conditions and repealing Resolution No. 1002 of the City Council. b. An ordinance of the City of Tukwila amending Section 9.16.020 (c) of the Tukwila Municipal Code to revise the speed limit on Secondary State Highway No. 181 and adding a new Section 9.16.050 establishing a speed limit of 35 MPH on Interurban Avenue. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING June 16, 1986 Page 2 CONSENT AGENDA Cont. Resolution #1009 PUBLIC HEARING 6 -Year Transportation Improvement Program (T.I.P.) c. Approval for Public Works to negotiate an agreement with the firm of Alpha Engineers for design of sidewalks and crosswalks in the Central Business District. d. Authorize Mayor to sign Supplement No. 1 to Department of Highways Agreement No. GC -7745 for the City to reimburse the State for paving SR -181 Southbound Lane. e. A resolution of the City of Tukwila authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a release of a sanitary sewer easement across that certain property commonly known as the Metro Park and Ride Lot Site. f. Approval of Minutes June 2, 1986 g. Approval of Vouchers Current Fund Golf Course Spec. Rev. City Street Arterial Street Federal Revenue Sharing Land Acq.,Bldg. Dev. Water Fund Sewer Fund Water /Sewer Construction Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension 70,645.03 15,967.36 56,290.14 38,173.03 9,843.44 43,999.93 11,585.77 44,297.76 34,276.39 21,274.51 751.30 $347,104.66 MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED.* Councilman Simpson asked to have Item b removed. *MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Van Dusen declared the Public Hearing open for discussion on the 6 -year Transportation Improvement Program. He introduced a letter written by Nada L. Hughes, President, Tukwila /Sea Tac Chamber of Commerce. The letter states that the Chamber Transportation Committee is reviewing the 1987 TIP but has not had time to comment on specific projects. Priority must be given to areas that currently have problems. They will prepare recommendations for consideration by Council to coincide with the CIP for 1987. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE JUNE 12, 1986, LETTER FROM THE CHAMBER BE ENTERED INTO THE OFFICIAL RECORDS. MOTION CARRIED. Bill Walker, 6847 So. 180th, said he has worked in the area for 17 years. Over the last couple of years he has noted that at Christmas Time the traffic seems to be less around the shopping center. People will shop where it is con- venient, easier access and less traffic congestion. He feels that another bridge across the Green River is needed and also some other means of traffic relief especially at South 180th and SR 181. The traffic light at that intersection takes 42 minutes during the peak period. He agreed with the Mayor that 57th must be widened to four lanes. He proposed that the City forget putting money into beautification of the existing roadways and look at the needs of the businesses. He suggested, as a temporary solution, making some streets oneway. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING June 16, 1986 Page 3 PUBLIC HEARING 6 -Year Transportation Improvement Program (T.I.P.) 8:05 p.m. OLD BUSINESS Ordinance #1393 Adopting the 1985 Uniform Bldg., Plumbing, Mechanical and Abatement of Dangerous Bldg. Codes Ordinance #1394 Consenting to the sale of Group W Cable, Inc. and repealing Ord. #1390 It was suggested that Andover Park West could be made oneway southbound and Andover Park East oneway northbound. Ross Earnst, City Engineer, identified each of the projects listed on the TIP. Robin Wilheim, Pembrook Management, commented that the City of Kent has a new plan referred to as the cross valley con- nector. She asked if the City is aware of this. They intend on imposing a developer's fee for new property and then an LID for property already developed. This road would cross the valley along South 196th to Orillia Road and up to the freeway. She asked if this is the cross valley connector already being discussed. It appears that Kent is taking this on alone. Council Member Harris explained that this is part of the Road Network Alternative Study being done by the Puget Sound Council of Governments. It is a four city study Auburn, Kent, Renton and Tukwila; the state and county are also included. Each city will submit their ideas for discussion. There being no further comments on the TIP, Mayor Van Dusen closed the Public Hearing. Mayor Van Dusen excused himself from the meeting as he had another commitment. Council Member Morgan explained that Councilman Bauch has requested Council to consider a revised Ordinance instead of the one included in the agenda packet. She noted the dif- ference in the two ordinances. MOVED BY MORGAN, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE DISTRIBUTED THIS EVENING BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. City Attorney Haney read an ordinance of the City of Tukwila, Washington, amending Chapter 16.04 of the Tukwila Municipal Code to adopt the 1985 Uniform Building, Plumbing, Mechanical and Abatement of Dangerous Building Codes with amendments, providing procedures for the relocation and demolition of buildings and structures in the City, adopting the State Energy Code and repealing ordinances 1287, 598, 848, 1300, 1020, 239, 681, 1073, 580, 277 and 302. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY MORGAN, THAT ORDINANCE No. 1393 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY STOKNES, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. City Attorney Haney read an ordinance of the City of Tukwila, Washington, consenting to the sale of Group W Cable, Inc. to five buyers, consenting to the assignment and /or transfer of a cable TV franchise to a wholly -owned subsidiary of Group W Cable, consenting to the change of control of the wholly owned affiliate to TCI Cablevision of Washington, Inc., amending sections 1 and 3 of Ordinance No. 1074 of the City to change references therein from "Northwest Cablevision, Inc., dba Teleprompter, Inc.," to "The GWC Affiliate and TCI Cablevision of Washington, Inc.," providing that such consent is subject to certain terms and conditions and repealing Ordinance No. 1390. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING June 16, 1986 Page 4 OLD BUSINESS Cotn. Ordinance #1394 Consenting to the sale of Group W Cable, Inc. and repealing Ord. #1390 (cont.) Resolution #1010 Adopting a 6 -Year Transportation Im- provement Program (TIP) Ordinance #1395 To revise the speed limit on Secondary State Highway No. 181 and establish a speed limit of 35 mph on Interurban ADJOURNMENT 8:40 p.m. Attorney Haney explained that TCI Cablevision has requested that the City repeal the earlier ordinance and replace it with an ordinance that more fully describes how the transfer of control is taking place between Group W Cable and TCI Cablevision of Washington. Apparently there are some tax benefits by going through this. MOVED BY STOKNES, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1394 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. City Attorney Haney read a resolution of the City Council of the City of Tukwila, Washington, adopting a six -year transportation improvement program and directing the same to be filed with the state secretary of transportation and the urban arterial board. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY MORGAN, THAT RESOLUTION NO. 1010 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. Councilman Simpson stated that a 35 mph speed limit on Interurban Avenue is not realistic. The speed count provided shows that the majority of the people are already exceeding the 40 mph limit. By decreasing it to 35 we will pick up more money in traffic tickets, but I don't believe this will do anyone any good. Council Member Harris said she is in favor of this. The Police Department asked for it as it is not consistent at this time, and it is hard for them to clock anyone's speed. The City is getting more businesses along Interurban, and it is becoming more difficult to pull in and out of their dri- veways. 35 mph is the designated speed on all Arterial Streets in the City. It is time that we take care of our citizens and businesses. Council Member Morgan said we are going to have a new multiple residence development and more new businesses along Interurban and because of this increased development, we should give it a try and come back to the table in six months and see if this has lessened the number of accidents. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY MORGAN, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED WITH SIMPSON VOTING NO. City Attorney Haney read an ordinance of the City of Tukwila, Washington, amending Section 9.16.020(c) of the Tukwila Municipal Code to revise the speed limit on Secondary State Highway No. 181 and adding a new Section 9.16.050 establishing a speed limit of 35 mph on Interurban Avenue. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1395 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED WITH SIMPSON VOTING NO. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY MORGAN, THALTHE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TUKWILA CITY C URNS' 10TION\ CARRIED. ',7_ ,,,,,7 J Vf Dusen, Ma, "r Gar 7, c Maxine Anderson, City Clerk