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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-05-22 Committee of the Whole MinutesMay 22, 1978 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION LID #27 TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL City Hall y 7 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING Council Chambers M I N U T E S Council President Van Dusen called the Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting to order. BOHRER, HARRIS, HILL, JOHANSON, SAUL, TRAYNOR, VAN DUSEN. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 8, 1978 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED. CARRIED. Terry Monaghan, Director of Public Works, made a report regarding the protests and questions resulting from the LID 27 final assessment roll public hearing held on May 8, 1978. He said Mr. Jon Stack of Harstad Associates indicated the three items principally contributing to the increased cost of the project were: (1) The increase in size of the force main from 36" to 48 (2) Shirting the pump station from an above ground location to a below ground installation. (3) Construction cost inflation which occurred between the preliminary roll estimate of September 1, 1974 and the actual bid price which was known in March, 1977. He said the increases in cost were discussed at Committee of the Whole and Regular City Council Meetings at the time these were antici- pated and, althought notices of increased cost were not specifically mailed to affected property owners, minutes of these open meetings were published and available for review. Mr. Monaghan continued that at the meeting on May 8, 1978 Mr. Stack specifically addressed the question of the pump station being capable of discharging into the Green River at the time of maximum flow, and his answer to this question was that it was capable of functioning under these conditions. The City's signed agree- ment allowing 97 cfs discharge by the City into the river during time of maximum flow would substantiate this. He said regarding the questions asked by the railroads, on the preliminary notices, all of the legal descriptions where railroads were involved the property read "subject to railroad operating easement." On the latest print -out from the County Assessor all railroad easements have not become rights -of -way owned by the railroad companies; therefore, the final assessment roll reflects this change in ownership and the notice was mailed to the owner indicated on the rolls. He said with respect to the protest of the Jack Benaroya Company based on the fact the land is still zoned R -1 might be substan- tiated because this parcel is hillside property which has not been rezoned and the Jack Benaroya Company has no need or intention to rezone it. He said generally all acreages were taken off the County Assessor's maps as printed unless there appeared to be an error based on randon sampling calculations. Where errors appeared, the new computations made by Harstad Associates were used. As stated in the May 8, 1978 Committee of the Whole Meeting, land value was not the basis for computation of proportionate share of the LID cost but total surface area (acreage) was used. Any relation between land value and drainage benefit based on surface area is not necessarily justified. Mr. Monaghan said the Benaroya Company is protesting an additional surchage of $10,000.07 which is over and above their per acre assessment. Mr. Monaghan said in response to the question of cost to the City of Tukwila if it chose to participate in the assessment by bearing the costs excluded by Ordinance 922 for R -A and R -1 properties there are three recommendations: (1) The roll as it now exists. (2) A cost of $62,492.75 to the City of Tukwila if it chose to participate in all R -1 and R -A properties now excluded. (3) Some of the excluded R -1 and R -A properties may never be rezoned, in which case the City would be unable to recoup through late comer charges any assessments paid. In this case, the City's cost would be $24,660.95. Mr. Monaghan said other additional costs to be considered would be the City of Tukwila Fire Station No. 51 now being included in the assessment roll at $1,286.38. Also, the interest calculated in the roll as it pre- sently exists was to May 31, 1978 with sufficient funds to carry through to August 7, 1978 for bond sales. However, due to the apparent delays it is recommended that additional interest of approximately $6,500 will be necessary for coverage through September 5, 1978. If any action taken results in adjustment of the final assessment roll it will be necessary to reallocate the roll and prepare and mail new assessments. This will cost about $1,000. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING May 22, 1978 Page 2 DISCUSSION Contd. LID #27 contd. Mr. Sandwick, Benaroya Company, said the Benaroya Company has been assessed for certain excess costs associated with the relocation of the right -of -way for LID 27 from a location on the slope of the hillside between the north and south canyons to a level location east of the railroad spur tracks at the bottom of the slope. He said as a result of discussion between the City staff, Harstad Associates and the Benaroya Company it was agreed that Benaroya Company would accept responsibility for certain excess costs attributable to the relocation of the 48" pressure line between the north and south canyons subject to credit for offsetting benefits accruing to LID 27 as a result of the relocations. As a result of meetings in December 1976 between Steve Hall, then Public Works Director, Jon Stack of Harstad Associates, Ken Long, Robert Sandwick and Robert Fehnel of Benaroya Company, it was determined that the reloca- tion would eliminate certain costs that would be required to clear and grade and cut into the toe of the hillside location. Cost savings were estimated at that time (without taking into consideration the cost of cutting into the hillside) to be approximately $9,200. The assessment of the Benaroya Company does not reflect any credit for savings brought about through the relocation of the LID 27 right -of -way. The total amount of excess cost assessed to the Benaroya Company is $10,000.07. He said in addition to the failure to provide a breakdown of cost savings attributable to the relocation, the excess costs are subject to question. The origianl right -of -way across the Benaroya Company property was 1,099.53 feet in length. The new relocated easement was 1,145.37 lineal feet, a difference of only 45.84 feet rather than the 55 lineal feet assigned by Harstad Associates. Thus the cost for additional 48" pipe should have been $3,747.42, some $748.83 less than the cost provided by Harstad Associates. Another think, the Jack Benaroya Company has been assessed for total engineering costs involved in the relocation in the amount of $4,003.82, including engineering charges for an unacceptable redesign for the relocation of right -of -way which was contrary to earlier discussions, i.e., that the relocated right -of -way closely parallel the railroad spur track. He said they figured at least $1,574.01 of engineering costs were attributable to these costs. Thus the engineering costs charged to LID 27 by Harstad for redesign attributed to relocation of the right -of -way should be reduced to at least $2,429.81. He said the excess costs to be assessed against the Benaroya Company attributable to the relocation are more than offset by the cost savings to LID 27 as a result of the relocation. Landscaping for new City Hall Hazelnut Council Members discussed the three recommendations of Mr. Monaghan, Public Works Director, regarding the participation of the City in bearing the costs excluded by Ordinance 922 for R -A and R -1 properties. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY BOHRER, THAT THE CITY FOLLOW THE SECOND RECOMMENDATION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR. MOTION FAILED, WITH BOHRER, HILL, AND VAN DUSEN VOTING YES. RECESS MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY BOHRER, THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 8:30 8:35 P.M. MEETING RECESS FOR FIVE MINUTES. CARRIED. Iy5 MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE CITY FOLLOW THE THIRD RECOMMENDATION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR. MOTION CARRIED, WITH TRAYNOR VOTING NO. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT AN ORDINANCE BE PREPARED FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATION THREE OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR AND IT BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE JUNE 5, 1978 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. The Committee of the Whole Meeting was called to order by Council President Van Dusen with Council Members present as previously listed. Mayor Bauch stated there would be a special meeting of the City Council on Tuesday, May 23, 1978 at 4:00 p.m. for the purpose of considering the landscape project at the new City Hall. The landscape architects will make presentation in the Council Chambers and answer any questions. The meeting will then recess to the new City Hall site. Council President Van Dusen said space has been set aside in the Hazelnut for the Council Members to set forth ideas and comments. He suggested the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the Council Members be listed in the Hazelnut. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING May 22, 1978 Page 3 Proposed Fire Chief Hubert Crawley showed slides on smoke detectors. Chief Crawle Smoke Detector said they had recommended three options to be chosen for Section 2 Ordinance Applicability. Mayor Bauch stated enforcement of the Ordinance would have to be made or the City would be liable for any damages. Voucher #5873 2// Councilman Bohrer said it was his suggestion that each homeowner ask for a permit, without charge, to install the smoke detector. In an 18 -month period of time, it would be known who had installed smoke detectors and who had not. They are required by the building code for all new buildings that are being built. At the end of the 18 -month period of time, a check could be made and if someone had a smoke detector in and they did not get a permit, we could ask them to sign the permit. Councilman Harris said she was thinking it would take many people to police this. Chief Crawley said it would not require any additional personnel. Councilman Saul said if there could be a scare attack then people would want to install smoke detectors. Councilman Harris said it would be hard to control the installation and maintenance in apartments, as the turnover in tenants is great. Councilman Bohrer suggested the proposed Ordinance be put back in the Public Safety and Health Committee; then it could be discussed at the Committee of the Whole Meeting on June 12, 1978, and a Public Hearing could be held on June 26, 1978. Councilman Traynor said he objected to the purchase of the potted plant for the Fire Chief's office. Councilman Harris said the new City Hall would have plants here and there, bought by the City, and she thought Chief Crawley should have one in his office. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT VOUCHER NO. 5873 BE PRESENTED AT THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING ON JUNE 5, 1978. MOTION CARRIED. Interurban Corridor Fred Satterstrom, Office of Community Development, introduced the Study and Design Interurban Corridor Study and Design Plan, stating the consultants have Plan collected information and will present it to the Council. He introduced Bill Daniel and Vincent Vergel de Dios oFManagement and Planning Services. Mr. Vergel de Dios showed with an overhead projector the design plan. He explained the objectives were to enhance the opportunity for pedestrian and bicycle use of the Interurban Avenue Corridor, provide safe and easy access to local properties as a priority while accommodating through traffic; and reduce or eliminate the conflict between pedestrians and motorists along the strip. With respect to land use, the objective was to promote commerce along the strip, enhance the livability of residential areas along the strip which are planned for continued residential use. There would be an attempt to give Interurban an identity, theme or character and enhance the aesthetic conditions of the Interurban Corridor. The objective would be to enhance the street environment, make the motorists aware of this area's uniqueness and relate available or nearby natural recreational and social opportunities to the Interurban Corridor. Mr. Vergel de Dios said Interurban Avenue is a segment of State Route 181 and part of a regional circulation system As such, it should be retained as a "through" arterial providing for efficient, safe and direct traffic movement. Consideration of local destination circulation and traffic effects upon land use activities must be recognized to minimize conflicts. Accessibility of uses along Interurban and other areas via cross streets should also be considered a part of the total circulation system. He said the major park and recreational facilities; Foster Golf Course, South Area Park (Fort Dent) and Tukwila Park should be prominent, accessible and usable centers along Interurban. Each should be individually identifiable as parks and open space and also be interrelated as part of a public facilities system. The nature of the activity could significantly contribute to Interurban's identity. Historical development patterns and present conditions should be recognized to reestablish a commercial and industrial center along Interurban. The intersection at 58th Avenue could be the focus with commerical uses extending along Interurban and relating to the river. A pocket of industrial uses could appropriately be improved to the east. The mid- point along Interurban could also reinforce east -west relationships from TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING May 22, 1978 Page 4 Interurban Corridor Study and Design Plan Cont. 2H7 uphill areas and across the river. The Duwamish /Green River is a signifi cant feature and should be visually, functionally and physically related with Interurban. Barriers should be reduced so the river is connected with adjoining activities and is a feature in itself. Regional significance as part of a linear system should be built upon. The steep hillside, natural vegetation and the river environment all establish special development considerations. While there are inherent restric- tions, natural features may effectively reduce conflicts by buffering various activities. Physical and visual separation should allow apparent incompatible functions to co -exist with minimal problems. Interurban roadway improvements require the upgrading of existing four through traffic lanes, upgrade existing center two wayleft- turning lane, improve roadway edge definition with curbs /gutters, consolidated drive- ways, pedestrian crossings, and signage and provide transit and other loading pockets. Suggestions were to acquire the Puget Power and Light, Seattle City Light and private parcels to assemble a continuous corridor, develop boulevard landscaping, planting buffers; develop pedestrian sideway facilities; develop a continuous two -way Maule Avenue frontage road. Other improvements would be underground /consolidated utilities, additional decorative landscaping and planters, standard ornamental street lighting and signage, coordinate a unified private property improvement. The street improvement alternatives are the linear emphasis alternative with emphasis upon a continuous boulevard corridor with dominant landscaping, circulation (vehicular, pedestrain, bicycle) and attention to the street framing and edges. The other area emphasis alternative with emphasis upon clustered key features, activities and intersections with appearance and access improvement concentrations and secondary interconnecting linkages. Council President Van Dusen said Interurban is used now as a short cut. He said his idea is to slow down the traffic. There have been problems with the lack of traffic lights on Interurban. He said those who live on the hill go down to Interurban on 58th and during rush hours it is difficult to get on the street, especially if you want to make a left hand turn. He said it was his idea to spread the industrial and commercial area out so it would not look like that kind of an area. He said there must be an effort made to make ft safe for youngsters. The sidewalks area consideration. Councilman Bohrer said maybe we should look to a six -lane street in the near future on Interurban Avenue. He said growth indicates it may come to this. Interurban has always been the street that runs along the river and there has always been a lot of traffic on it. The street gets a lot of traffic from Longacres, Allentown, etc. To get from one area to another a person takes Interurban rather than get on and off the freeway. He said it looks like we are spending millions of dollars in a small area. He said the problems would be expense, the creation of a bottle- neck, and how many people will it benefit directly. Councilman Traynor said he did not agree to the six lanes. He said he thought improving the street would improve the business along the street and encourage local people to use the local businesses. The people going through are not stopping to use the businesses. Councilman Harris said in a recent visit to Anacortes, she noticed they had created a beautiful boulevard from a former Interurban Avenue. They have tree plantings and shrubs. She said this is not something we can do out of the budget. It will have to be something that is done with a grant. Councilman Traynor said if the State finds out we are going to do some- thing down there, they will think of reasons why we should not do them. Councilman Johanson said he would like to see a divider with plantings down the middle of the street and with traffic lights that should slow down the traffic. Terry Monaghan, Director of Public Works, said it is still a State Highway, and he did not know what grants might be available. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING May 22, 1978 Page 5 Interurban Corridor Study and Design Plan Cont. Proposed Ordinance regulating and licensing massage parlours within the City Dedication of a public right -of- way COMMITTEE REPORTS Finance and Personnel Public Safety and Health Community Affairs Public Works EXECUTIVE SESSTION 11:00 11:25 ADJOURNMENT 11:25 P.M. Councilman Johanson left the meeting at 10:45 P.M. Mayor Bauch said the Committee was considering the water plan. Gary V Dusen; Council President Aln rm� Rnnhor Dnrnrrlinn Corro-- v', Fred Satterstrom, Office of Community Developmnet, said there are a broad range of street designs. He said they had not thought about six lanes of traffic. He said there is not a lot of time; he would like to present the plan at the last Council meeting in June. He said they would like to keep the cost down to a reasonable amount. Councilman Hill suggested the improvements might be done in phases. Mr. Satterstrom asked if there is a need for sidewalks all of the way through? Councilman Traynor said the people do not use the businesses down there, because it is too hard to get down there because of traffic. Councilman Saul said then Southcenter Boulevard is completed, that should relieve some of the traffic on Interurban. Councilman Harris suggested if the traffic is slowed down on Interurban, maybe people would take the freeway. Mayor Bauch said no; they would just stop and go and continue to use Interurban. Councilman Van Dusen said he would like to see trees down the center of Interurban to separate traffic. Fred Satterstrom said we would have the easement of the open ditch. Councilman Bohrer said he would like to keep the thought of picking up Puget Power and Seattle Light property. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REGULATING AND LICENSING MASSAGE PARLORS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY AND REPEALING ORDINANCES 613, 624, 641, 747, 1011 BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE JUNE 5, 1978, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. Al Pieper, Building Official, questioned the process of dedicating a piece of property to the City as a public right -of -way. He said if a dedication were made, he would like to see the stipulation that the land, if ever developed, be done by a private developer and not by the City. Mayor Bauch stated that the process would be to draw up an ordinance of acceptance. He said it would be a dedicated street, always owned by the City. Chairman Mae Harris said a meeting of the Committee was not held last week because she was out of town. Councilman Bohrer, Chairman, said a meeting would be held on May 24, 1978, at 4:30 P.M. to consider the smoke detector ordinance and the noise ordinance. Councilman Traynor, Chairman, said the Committee was considering sister cities. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE COUNCIL GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO CONSIDER A PERSONNEL MATTER AND THE TEAMSTER NEGOTIATIONS. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE EXECUTIVE SESSION CLOSE. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED.