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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-09-19 Regular MinutesSeptember 19, 1977 7:00 P.M. FLAG SALUTE AND CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE MINUTE APPROVAL VOUCHER APPROVAL BID OPENINGS AND AWARDS Call for Bids Thorndyke Senior Center CITIZENS' COMMENTS Bruce Olson, Reporter; Record Chronicle Current Fund Street Fund Title II Revenue Fed. Shared Revenue Arterial Street Water Fund Sewer Fund TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Mayor Bauch, presiding, called the regular meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order. DWIGHT R. GARDNER, GEORGE D. HILL, PHYLLIS D. PESICKA, DANIEL J. SAUL, DWAYNE D. TRAYNOR, GARY L. VAN DUSEN. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT COUNCILMAN BOHRER BE EXCUSED FROM THE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. KJELL STOKNES, OCD Director; LAWRENCE HARD, City Attorney; MAXINE ANDERSON, City Clerk. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY MRS. PESICKA, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 6, 1977, BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE VOUCHERS BE ACCEPTED AND WARRANTS BE DRAWN IN THEIR RESPECTIVE AMOUNTS. Councilman Traynor questioned the payment of a voucher submitted for glasses; are they sunglasses or corrective glasses? Mayor Bauch stated that he was unable to contact the employee for information but noted that the invoice is dated prior to the Administrative Policy recently issued. Based on the uncertainty, Councilman Traynor stated that he could not vote for payment of the vouchers. Councilman Saul noted that the Police Contract states that the employer will pay for glasses for all employees. He wondered if the Policy supersedes the contract? Mayor Bauch explained that it does not supersede but helps interpret it. MOTION CARRIED WITH TRAYNOR VOTING NO. Vouchers No. 3572 3698 3717 3718 3716 3737 3756 MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT THE BIDS ON THE REMODELING FOR THE THORNDYKE SENIOR CENTER BE OPENED AT 4:00 P.M. ON THE 12th DAY OF OCTOBER, 1977. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Bauch introduced Bruce Olson who is taking Greg Anderson's place as reporter covering the Tukwila area for the Renton Record Chronicle. PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, APPEALS, AND SIMILAR MATTERS Summons No. 834146, Argonaut Insurance Company vs. City of Tukwila Acceptance of Tukwila Parkway Signalization Project 3572 3770 3697 less 3715 3736, 3598 3755 3770 44,725.85 35,957.14 74.73 7,969.22 1,358.32 19,902.02 29,398.36 $139,385.64 X4 Tukwila City Hall M I N U T E S Council Chambers Mayor Bauch recognized, for the record, receipt of Summons NO. 834146; Argonaut Insurance Company, a California corporation, vs. City of Tukwila, a Washington municipal corporation. Summons has to do with the bond issued to Shaeffer Construction for work on the Andover Park West Lift Station in 1973. Mayor Bauch referred to a letter dated September 9, 1977, from Dick Williams, Office Engineer, stating that Electric Controls, Inc. had completed the signalization project in conformance with the plans and specifications and recommended acceptance. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT COUNCIL ACCEPT STAFF RECOMMENDA- TION AND ACCEPT THE TUKWILA PARKWAY SIGNALIZATION PROJECT AS COMPLETED. MOTION CARRIED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING September 19, 1977 Page 2 FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES Ordinance #1035 Establishing procedures for review of projects inconsis- tent with the new Comprehensive Land Use Plan Ordinance #1039 Adopting a new Comprehensive Land Use Plan for the City (Continued on Page 4 4on adoption) MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. Deputy City Attorney Hard read an ordinance establishing procedures for review of projects inconsistent with the new Comprehensive Land Use Plan. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1035 BE ADOPTED AS READ. Councilman Van Dusen asked for clarification. When a land owner is in an area on the comprehensive map that is inconsistent, who decides whether it comes to Council? Mayor Bauch stated that Section 3, Waiver Required, makes it clear. Councilman Van Dusen asked about areas of constraint. Kjell Stoknes, OCD Director, stated that there are shaded areas on the environmental base map. If an applicant for a permit in these areas can prove, through a professional, the property does not have the constraint, it will not come before Council. Councilman Van Dusen asked who will make the decision whether it comes to Council or not? Mr. Stoknes stated that his interpretation is that Council is passing the authority on to the Mayor, and it is up to him to make the decision himself or delegate it to one of his people. Councilman Van Dusen stated that he feels Council cannot waive some of its responsibility. Councilman Hill agreed that he would like to see the decision on a waiver come before Council. Mayor Bauch stated that he does not interpret Section 3, paragraph 2 as allowing any leeway at all. MOTION CARRIED. Kjell Stoknes asked for a clarification on the Ordinance. The way it was adopted is that anything inconsistent with the Environmental Base map would come before the Council. Everyone agreed that is what it says. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. Councilman Gardner stated that the property where he lives is involved and asked permission to leave the room during the voting. Attorney Hard explained that the Doctrine of Necessity, in this case, would cover any conflict of interest. The councilmen are all residents of the City of Tukwila. If they don't make the decision, no one else is capable of taking the action for them. There is no reason for any one of the councilmembers to be excused. Frank Todd, audience, commented that one councilmember had offered to buy property from him. Does this disqualify him from voting? Mr. Todd indicated the offer was made by Councilman Saul. Attorney Hard explained the Appearance of Fairness Doctrine. Basically, it says that if any council person feels they have had dealings with the subject before them and have formed an opinion prior to the time testi- mony is heard, they should excuse themselves from considering the sub- ject. He cautioned Council that on each matter that comes before them, they each must ask themselves (1) is there a financial interest involved? (2) have I formed an opinion or actively participated, if so, you should disqualify yourself. The Comprehensive Land Use Plan touches all of you; you are all property owners; but, you have no choice; you must take action on the ordinance. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING September 19, 1977 Page 3 FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES Cont. Ordinance #1039 Adopting a new Comprehensive Land Use Plan for the City Cont. Ordinance #1036 Providing for the appropriation and transfer of funds and to close the Park Trust Fund Ordinance #1037 Reclassifying certain property located on the west side of Southcenter Parkway 1,100 feet south of Strander Blvd. from R -1 to C -2, requested by Peter Skarbo Ordinance #1038 Extending the loan period on LID #28 Councilman Van Dusen asked what the procedure is under the Appearance of Fairness Doctrine. Attorney Hard said he felt it was not necessary to leave the room; it is sufficient to ask to be excused from the table and indicate no opinion. There is no need for a vote of the other Council Members, as they should not tell you if you have a conflict of interest; that is up to each individual member to decide. When in doubt, ask to be excused. He further stated he did not think Councilman Saul should be excused. Councilman Saul explained that the only time he even mentioned purchase of property was in a public meeting while seated at the Council table. Councilman Traynor stated that he bet enough reasons could be found to vacate the whole table. MOTION CARRIED TO READ THE ORDINANCE BY TITLE ONLY. Deputy City Attorney Hard read an ordinance adopting a new Comprehensive Land Use Plan for the City and its defined planning area, pursuant to R.C.W. 35A.63.061, and repealing the existing Comprehensive Plan as adopted by Ordinances 347, 484, and 768. Kjell Stoknes suggested waiting until Fred Satterstrom, Associate Planner, arrived with the revised map. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY MRS. PESICKA, THAT THIS ITEM BE CHANGED TO 8F ON THE AGENDA FOR THE PURPOSE OF WAITING TO REVIEW THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE MAP AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY GARDNER, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. Deputy City Attorney Hard read an ordinance providing for the appropria- tion and transfer of funds to adjust for certain unanticipated expenses, to close the Park Trust Fund, and amend the 1977 Budget Ordinance #1002. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1036 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. Councilman Traynor requested the location of the property under consideration be identified for the benefit of the audience. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. Deputy City Attorney Hard read an ordinance reclassifying certain property located on the west side of Southcenter Parkway approximately 1,100 feet south of Strander Boulevard from R -1 zoning classification to C -2 zoning classification within the City of Tukwila. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1037 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY MRS. PESICKA, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ. MOTION CARRIED. Deputy City Attorney Hard read an ordinance extending the loan period on L.I.D. #28 and amending Section 2 of Ordinance No. 1003. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1038 BE ADOPTED AS READ. Attorney Hard stated that the extension of time is necessary because of two problems: right -of -way acquisition and the lawsuit that is pending. MOTION CARRIED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING September 19, 1977 Page 4 FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES Cont. Ordinance #1039 Adopting a new Comprehensive Land Use Plan for the City (Continued pnom page 2) RESOLUTIONS Resolution #602 "Weatherization Program" under the Housing and Community Development Block Grant Program Fred Satterstrom arrived and placed the map on display for Council review. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1039 BE ADOPTED AS READ. Councilman Pesicka called attention to an article in the September Nation's Cities Magazine titled "New Construction and Abandonment: Musical Chairs in the Housing Stock." She stated that the government is getting alarmed over the development of apartments in suburban areas, and they are considering ways to try and stop it. We are not in as bad a position as people would like us to believe when we have tried to cut down on the growth of apartments in our area. Councilman Van Dusen stated that there are certain sections of this map that he doesn't like; there are sections that other Councilmen don't like but Council has spent a lot of time on it and has compromised so he is going to vote for it. Councilman Hill stated that the map doesn't live up to promises that were made and that was 'to be fair to everybody.' There are certain inequalities. The blue along Interurban belongs to Puget Power, and we can't tell them they have to make it into a public facility. The City doesn't need heavy industry. The M -1 can handle anything we need. Also, he questioned the property lying east of the railroad tracks as it does not show on the map. He was told the property is designated Light Industry. Councilman Traynor stated that there were things he didn't like about the map either. It is difficult for seven people to compromise enough to get something as big as this done. He would like to see the M -1 and M -2 left off completely and make Industrial Parks. This would have given enough control along Interurban to keep the warehouses off the property lines. This is my compromise; I just hope we will have enough guidelines in the M -1 to stop this type of development. This is a compromise of seven people. Councilman Gardner again stated he would like to leave the room while Council votes on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Councilman Saul stated that he is happy tonight has arrived and Council can vote on this. There has been a compromise; each one of us had to decide if it was fair. If we need to make a change after a couple of years, there is nothing wrong with that. This is a big step in the right direction. MOTION CARRIED WITH HILL AND GARDNER VOTING NO. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY MRS. PESICKA, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. Deputy City Attorney Hard read a resolution relating to a joint project funds application with King County and other consortium cities for a "Weatherization Program" under the Housing and Community Development Block Grant Program in Program Year 4. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT RESOLUTION NO. 602 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING September 19, 1977 Page 5 RESOLUTIONS Cont. Resolution #603 MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY MRS. PESICKA, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION Authorizing the BE READ. Mayor to execute an agreement with Mayor Bauch stated that the fee is not to exceed $15,000. the Mithun Associates to provide interior MOTION CARRIED. design for City Hall Deputy City Attorney Hard read a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Mithun Associates, architects, to provide interior design and space planning services for City Hall. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Mayor's Report Mayor Bauch reported on the following items: Bluff Street Asphalting 59th Ave. Treasurer's Report MOTION CARRIED. MISCELLANEOUS AND FURTHER AUDIENCE COMMENTS Recess 8:10 P.M. 8:15 P.M. We now have the Quit Claim Deed to the new McMicken Heights Park property. The construction of City Hall is progressing on schedule. The contractor should start pouring the first foundation tomorrow. Noise Survey Councilman Van Dusen asked Council to allow time now for him to present the results of his noise survey. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY MRS. PESICKA, THAT RESOLUTION NO. 603 BE ADOPTED AS READ. Councilman Saul asked how the $15,000 was arrived at. Mayor Bauch explained that it was about 7 percent of the total interior decorations. The employing of a Public Works Director has taken a setback. The first two candidates had personal problems arise so neither is able to come to work at this time. The City is gathering data on the position of Finance Director. The job descriptions we have received are quite varied. This position was not budgeted in the 1977 budget. Councilman Saul asked about Bluff Street. Mr. Stoknes reminded Council that a representative of Dames and Moore will report on this at the Committee of the Whole Meeting of September 26, 1977. Councilman Traynor asked about the asphalting of 59th Avenue and was told that the contractor should be laying the crushed rock any day. He is working under an October 15 penalty clause. Councilman Saul read the report submitted by Mabel J. Harris, City Treasurer. Invested in August $2,800,000.00 Investments Sold $2,900,000.00 Interest Income 24,348.47 MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT COUNCIL RECESS FOR FIVE MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING September 19, 1977 Page 6 MISCELLANEOUS AND FURTHER AUDIENCE COMMENTS Cont. Noise Survey Cont. ADJOURNMENT Councilman Van Dusen reported on the results of the noise survey mailed out by the Public Safety Committee. Two hundred thirteen surveys were received back for a 14.2 percent response. This is one of the best results the City has had on a survey to the citizens. Of the people that responded, 45.07 percent live in single family residence and 52.1 percent live in apartments. Under Part C "Which of the following comes closest to summing up your present attitude toward noise in general the majority answered "Noise bothers me and others, and I believe it can and should be reduced." Under Part B "Noise sources which affect you," The top five were large aircraft, automobiles, motorcycles, trucks and music. Councilman Van Dusen asked Council if they want to follow through on this and commented that it is going to be as tough a job as the Comprehensive Plan. He suggested an Ad Hoc Committee made up of citizens,administration and Council. There are certain things that can be done on a local level to help some of these problems. Councilman Traynor asked Chief Crawley about the results of the Fire Department survey. The Chief stated he had good response and would be back to Council with the results. 8:35 P.M. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED. g.rd,,?P4ieeeel Edgar DDBauch, Mayor Maxine Anderson, City Clerk 1 C2 7T 7