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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-02-21 Regular MinutesFebruary 21, 1978 7:00 P.M. FLAG SALUTE AND CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE MINUTE APPROVAL VOUCHER APPROVAL Letter from Mayor Bauch concerning Moratorium on issuance of Building Permits LID #28 Waiver to Res. #1035 E. Mora for 30 -unit and 90 -unit condominums TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Tukwila City Hall M I N U T E S Council Chambers Mayor Bauch, presiding, led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order. LIONEL C. BOHRER, MABEL J. HARRIS, GEORGE D. HILL, J. REID JOHANSON, DANIEL J. SAUL, DWAYNE D. TRAYNOR, GARY L. VAN DUSEN, Council President. LAWRENCE HARD, Deputy City Attorney; TERENCE R. MONAGHAN, Public Works Director; KJELL STOKNES, OCD Director; MAXINE ANDERSON, City Clerk. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT THEMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 6, 1978, BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT THE VOUCHERS BE ACCEPTED AND WARRANTS BE DRAWN IN THEIR RESPECTIVE AMOUNTS. MOTION CARRIED. Current Fund Street Fund Fed. Shared Revenue City Hall Constr. Water Fund Sewer Fund Vouchers No. 5079 5203 5079 5168, 5171 5169 5181 5182 5183 5184 5188 5189 5195 5196 5203 PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, APPEALS, AND SIMILAR MATTERS 24,997.68 3,250.25 689.32 177,518.48 6,272.50 9,666.24 $222,394.47 Letter from Mayor Bauch to Mr. Kjell Stoknes, OCD Director, was read for the record. Mayor Bauch states that he is putting a moratorium on the issuance of building permits in the area to be served by LID #28. The moratorium is required to protect the health and safety of the residents of the present buildings that are served by the streets in this area. This moratorium will remain in effect until a contract is let to construct the improvements under LID #28. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT COUNCIL ACCEPT THE MAYOR'S LETTER AND CONCUR WITH ITS CONTENT. Councilman Hill asked Attorney Hard for a progress report on the court proceedings for LID #28. Attorney Hard reported that on February 8, 1978, the hearing was held before the Court of Appeals and now, the Court has this case under advisement. They will decide whether the City has jurisdiction to proceed with the LID. This is important, if the City loses, there is no jurisdiction to proceed and the City will have to start over to form another LID. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT COUNCIL DENY THE REQUESTS FOR WAIVER FROM RESOLUTION #1035 BECAUSE THEY DO NOT FOLLOW THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION. Councilman Hill explained that he seconded the motion because he feels there is nothing Council can do until the legal issue onthe LID is settled. The last development shouldn't have been allowed until there were adequate streets in the area. Mr. E. Mora, applicant, stated that the Mayor's move in imposing a moratorium should not be an issue for denial or approval of the requested waiver. We are requesting a waiver to a resolution that has nothing to do with an LID. MOTION CARRIED WITH SAUL VOTING NO. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING February 21, 1978 Page 2 NEW BUSINESS Letter from Mayor Bauch concerning Health Services Agreement ORDINANCES Ordinance #1050 changing the name of the custodian for the "Advance Travel Expense" Account. (Ronald F. Swanson) RESOLUTIONS Resolution #617 granting approval of the preliminary plat of Orillia Industrial Park 2O2 Mayor Bauch's letter to Council President Van Dusen was read for the record. The letter states that Seattle -King County Health Department proposes to increase Tukwila's assessment for health services from $533 to $8,097, a 1,513 percent increase. The increase is due to a new formula being used to compute assessments. It gives heavy weight to the assessed valuation. When you analyze the services provided it becomes apparent that almost everything is related to personal health services. This indicates that the assessment should be based on population and not assessed valuation. Mayor Bauch is recommending that Council reject this assessment and authorize him to negotiate a new assessment with the health department. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT COUNCIL CONCUR WITH THE MAYOR'S LETTER. Councilman Hill asked if this subject has been discussed at the Suburban Mayors' Association. Mayor Bauch reported that it has, several times. The cities are unhappy with the assessments and are not paying the bills. Councilman Bohrer asked about the statement in the letter concerning the service provided being personal health services. Mayor Bauch explained that the services are related to the many programs the health department sponsors for individuals as compared to those for environmental services. He sighted a few of the many on the list. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. Deputy City Attorney Hard read an Ordinance of the City of Tukwila amending Section 2 of Ordinance No. 614, changing the name of the custodian for the "Advance Travel Expense Account." MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1050 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. Deputy City Attorney Hard read a resolution of the City of Tukwila granting approval, subject to certain conditions, of the preliminary plat of Orillia Industrial Park being Office of Community Development File No. MF -77 -50 -SUB. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT RESOLUTION NO. 617 BE ADOPED AS READ. Kjell Stoknes, OCD Director, explained the procedure in developing a preliminary plat. The drawing shows how the lots are laid out, where the proposed streets are, where the utilities will be located and their size. It is then reviewed by the City staff to determine if it meets acceptable principles. The Planning Commission reviews the plat and can put conditions on it as they have this one. It then comes to Council to be approved or denied. The reason for a preliminary plat is so the developer doesn't have to spend the money if it is not going to be acceptable. Councilman Van Dusen stated that Counci1discussed -a covenance to cover the area in the northeast corner and asked where it was included? TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING February 21, 1978 Page 3 RESOLUTIONS Cont. Resolution #617 granting approval of the preliminary plat of Orillia Industrial Park Cont. Resolution #618 granting benefits to all employees not covered by labor agreements 206 3 Kjell Stoknes stated that Council requested the applicant renumber the lots and put the limitations of the area on the plat map. Mr. Stoknes recommended the wording that should be shown on the plat map or included in the ordinance. "The area in the northeast corner of Lot 3 is to be shown on the final plat as a reservation until the P -1 Channel is constructed and no filling or disruption of this land is to occur without Council approval." MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT THE RESOLUTION BE AMENDED TO INCLUDE IN SECTION 1, PARAGRAPH I. "The area in the northeast corner of Lot #3 be shown on the final plat as reserved until the P -1 Channel is developed and that no fill or disruption of the reserve area shall take place until that point in time. If the P -1 Channel is built then the reservation the Council has placed on that portion of property should come back to Council for further resolution at that time." MOTION CARRIED. MOTION CARRIED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #617 AS AMENDED. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ. MOTION CARRIED. Deputy City Attorney Hard read a resolution of the City of Tukwila granting benefits to all employees not covered by labor agreements. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT RESOLUTION NO. 618 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE ORDINANCE BE AMENDED TO INCLUDE "AND THEIR" AFTER THE WORD EMPLOYEE IN NUMBER 1. MOTION CARRIED. Councilman Bohrer stated that Council had received a letter from the president of U.S.T.M.E. asking for the opportunity to meet with the Council again, and we should honor this request. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, TO TABLE THIS RESOLUTION UNTIL SUCH TIME AS A MEETING CAN BE HELD WITH U.S.T.M.E. Councilman Hill stated that the employees are already getting most of these benefits, the only change is the dependent medical went from 75 percent to 100 percent. Councilman Saul stated that this has been discussed several times, and he could see no reason to hold it up any longer. Councilman Johanson asked if U.S.T.M.E. has a contract with the City? Mayor Bauch stated they have an agreement. Councilman Johanson stated that the acceptance of this resolution should have no affect on future discussions with U.S.T.M.E. Councilman Traynor stated that if we delay this now, there will be additional reasons for more delay; we should act on it now. Councilman Harris commented that the department heads are penalized if Council takes this action. They shouldn'thave to wait for U.S.T.M.E. Mayor Bauch stated that the reason this is on the agenda is the January premium is due so if the City is going to proceed, Council needs to authorize this. MOTION FAILED WITH BOHRER AND VAN DUSEN VOTING YES. MOTION CARRIED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING February 21, 1978 Page 4 RESOLUTIONS Cont. North Access Road Mayor Bauch announced that Item 9c was withdrawn from the agenda. He No Discussion has not received the agreement on the North Access Road. If ready, it will be on the agenda for the Committee of the Whole Meeting. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Mayor's Report Plaque dedicating Mayor Bauch announced the dedication of the plaque at Fort Dent at Fort Dent and 3:00 p.m. Friday and at Joseph Foster Memorial Park at 3:30 p.m. Foster Memorial Park Audio /visual table new city hall Colors for city hall interior Finance Director's Report MISCELLANEOUS AND FURTHER AUDIENCE COMMENTS Cities AWC Convention Mayor Bauch announced the Association of Washington Convention will be held June 13 16 in Yakima. He asked Council to indicate to him on February 17 if they are planning on Attending so reservations can be made. Alcoholism New City Hall Police Department Community Affairs Committee Meetings ADJOURNMENT Mayor Mayor Bauch stated that the architect is ready to design the equipment table for the council chambers and would like to know what should be included. Councilman Van Dusen suggested having compartments designed to hold overhead and slide projectors. The table will also have the volume controls for the loud speaker system. Mayor Bauch called attention to the proposed color scheme for city hall. Council discussed the earth tone colors and several Councilmen expressed the desire to see an accent or brighter color introduced. Councilman Saul suggested that Council meet with the interior decorator to hear his explanation on the use of the colors. Mayor Bauch will invite him to the next Committee of the Whole Meeting. Councilman Hill read the report on investments submitted by Ron Swanson, Finance Director. Investments sold $2,775,000.00 Investments purchased 2,600,000.00 Interest income 7,525.00 d#4.a.zzei 206` Councilman Saul referred to a news brief he had seen on TV concerning a movie on alcoholism. He expressed interest in seeing if the movie is available. Councilman Bohrer commented he had been on a tour of new city hall. It was the intent, during the planning stage, that Mt. Rainier would be framed in the window as you walk in the front door. He expressed concern that the wall on the back side of the stair enclosure will chop the view. He asked to have the architect review this situation on a day when the mountain is visible. He suggested that the roof line be moved back to the next beam to solve the problem. Mayor Bauch stated he will look into this. Councilman Traynor extended his compliments to the Police Department for showing a reduction in certain crimes in the City on their last annual report. Councilman Traynor announced that the Community Affairs Committee will hold regular meetings on the first and third Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m. at City Hall. 8:05 P.M. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TUKIWJILA CITY COUNCIL ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED. D. Bauch City Clerk Anderson