HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-09-05 Regular MinutesSeptember 5, 1978
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
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
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Tukwila City Hall
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, DANIEL J. SAUL,
DWAYNE D. TRAYNOR, GARY L. VAN DUSEN, Council President.
MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT COUNCILMAN JOHANSON BE
EXCUSED FROM THE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED.
LAWRENCE E. HARD, Deputy City Attorney; TERENCE MONAGHAN, Public Works
Director; MAXINE ANDERSON, City Clerk.
MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR
MEETING OF AUGUST 21, 1978, BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED. MOTION CARRIED.
MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE VOUCHERS BE ACCEPTED AND
WARRANTS BE DRAWN IN THEIR RESPECTIVE AMOUNTS. MOTION CARRIED.
It was noted that Voucher No. 170, withheld from payment at the meeting
of August 21, 1978, is included for payment as Voucher No. 303.
Current Fund
Street Fund
Fed. Shared Revenue
City Hall Construction
Water Fund
Sewer Fund
LID 28
LID 27
LID 25
C18/333
C50 51
C80
Vouchers No. 243 332
$163.00
634.06
25.00
243 303
304 313
314 316
317
318 324
325 332
$26,188.82
38,069.34
175.62
3,473.03
1,145.32
775.76
$69,827.89
Special Funding
Rev. 18 $634.06
Rev. 44 25.00
Bid Award: Terence Monaghan, Public Works Director, reported that two bids were
Janitorial received for janitorial service for the three city buildings. The
Service results were as follows:
Alternate I Alternate 2
Allcare Building Maintenance 1,527.00 0
Royal Maintenance Company 3,032.50 3,282.50
He explained that the cost using Allcare's bid of $1,527.00 per month
projected over a one -year period would be $18,324.00, and with the expected
cost of $3,000 for supplies for a year, the final cost is approximately
$21,323.00. Mr. Monaghan recommended that the janitorial services contract
be awarded to the low bidder, Allcare Building Maintenance in the amount
of $1,527.00 per month. He reminded Council that the contract includes a
thirty -day cancellation clause which allows the City to terminate the
contract for non performance with a thirty -day notice.
Councilman Van Dusen said he is concerned about the type of people that will
be going into the building and he wondered if there was any investigation
into the type of people they hire. Are there any security clearances or
bonds required?
Mr. Monaghan said they are bonded but there is no security clearance. He
discussed this with the Police Chief and there are some additional require-
ments when they are working around the police area.
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
September 5, 1978
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BID OPENINGS AND AWARDS Cont.
Bid Award:
Planting and
Irrigation of
City Hall Site
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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Bid Award: Councilman Van Dusen said we have an open concept space upstairs; can you
Janitorial leave items out on the work tables? Mr. Monaghan said it should be a
Service practice to secure everything at night. By the very nature of the
Cont. janitorial industry, the employees are somewhat transient.
Mr. Mark Stevens, Royal Maintenance Company, offered to answer any questions
Council has concerning the business. He commented that the industry, at the
present time, is having a problem in getting personnel.
Councilman Van Dusen asked Mr. Stevens why their company's bid is so much
higher? Mr. Stevens said with his past experience, there is no way
possible that Allcare can provide the services outlined in the specifica-
tions. He cited the labor costs for his personnel.
Mr. Monaghan said they have talked with customers of Allcare and they are
satisfied with the service they are getting.
Councilman Van Dusen asked what the nightly jobs will be in City Hall so
Mr. Monaghan reviewed them. Councilman Van Dusen commented that he is not
convinced they can do all of that for the price.
Councilman Saul commented that each company has different expenses and he
is willing to try the low bidder.
MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT COUNCIL AWARD THE BID TO ALLCARE
BUILDING MAINTENANCE AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR.
Councilman Van Dusen agreed with Councilman Saul but said he is still not
convinced they can do it so he will vote no.
Councilman Bohrer said the difference in price is substantial and he
didn't really feel Council has a choice but to try it.
Councilman Hill asked what level they are bonded for on their job perform-
ance? Mr. Monaghan said the amount is not specified but the contract
requires a bond.
Councilman Harris said she feels as Council people they are bound to go wit!'
the lowest responsible bidder.
MOTION CARRIED WITH HILL AND VAN DUSEN VOTING NO.
Mayor Bauch noted that the bids were opened but so far the recommendation
on the contractor had not been received back from the Landscape Architect.
MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT COUNCIL MOVE ON TO THE NEXT AGENDA
ITEM. MOTION CARRIED.
Use of Revenue Mayor Bauch announced that the law requires that cities hold Public
Sharing Funds Hearings on the possible use of their Federal Revenue Sharing Funds. This
hearing is to allow citizen input. The anticipated funds to be received
in 1979 is $78,194.00. It has been the practice of the City to use Revenue
Sharing Funds for capital equipment or other one -time items.
Mayor Bauch declared the Public Hearing open. Three offers were made
allowing anyone to speak. There being no audience comment, the Public
Hearing was closed.
Final Assessment Mayor Bauch said there had been another request to continue this hearing.
Roll Hearing,
LID #25 MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL HEARIN(
ON LID #25 BE CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 18.
LID #25 is in the area of Fort Dent and the Fiorito property.
MOTION CARRIED.
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
September 5, 1978
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ORDINANCES
Ordinance #1073
adopting House
Bill 98 regarding
thermal and design
standards for
new dwellings.
Ordinance #1074
Authorizing a
non exclusive
franchise to
operate a cable
communication
system (CATV)
within the
city limits.
Ordinance #1075
Authorizing the
Mayor and Council
to accept and
use all donations
made to the
City.
Ordinance #1076
Appropriating
unanticipated
revenue from
grants
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MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE
READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED.
Deputy City Attorney Hard read an ordinance adopting House Bill 98
regarding thermal and design standards for new dwellings as described in
RCW 19.27.
MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1073 BE ADOPTED
AS READ. MOTION CARRIED.
MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ
BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED.
Deputy City Attorney Hard read an ordinance authorizing a non exclusive
franchise to operate a cable communications system (CATV) within the
city limits of the City of Tukwila, Washington. (Teleprompter Corporation;
MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1074 BE ADOPTED
AS READ.
Councilman Bohrer asked what the expiration date on the current franchise
is? Mayor Bauch said 1988; they are six years into their franchise.
Councilman Bohrer said he objects to extending the term of the franchise
considering the performance of the people. Councilman Harris asked
about 'non exclusive franchise' and was told that if someone else wanted
to come into the City, they could also be granted a franchise.
Mayor Bauch explained that this ordinance will put the Cable TV Company
under more restrictive requirements. The City has more to gain by
getting them under this ordinance.
MOTION CARRIED WITH BOHRER VOTING NO.
MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ
BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED.
Deputy City Attorney Hard read an ordinance authorizing the mayor and
city council to accept and use all donations made to the City.
MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1075 BE
ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED.
MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ.
MOTION CARRIED.
Deputy City Attorney Hard read an ordinance amending the 1978 budget as
adopted by Ordinance No. 1045 in order to appropriate unanticipated
revenue from grants.
MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1076 BE ADOPTED
AS READ.
Councilman Traynor expressed concern on the amount of money for
professional services. Mayor Bauch explained that the professional servicE
will be used for playground equipment ($1,000) and mechanical engineering
design on the heating system ($5,000). The $2,821 for small operating
supplies such as dishes and silver. The $19,500 in equipment is for
large capital equipment items and the $35,000 for improvements to the
building.
MOTION CARRIED.
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
September 5, 1978
Page 4
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution #644
Authorizing the
Mayor to negotiate
and execute an
intertie
agreement with
the City of
Renton.
Proposed resolu-
tion Authorizing
the Mayor to enter
into a Developers
Agreement with
Southcenter
Investors.
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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 authorizing the Mayor to
negotiate and execute an intertie agreement with the City of Renton.
MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT RESOLUTION NO. 644 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 authorizing the Mayor to
enter into a Developers Agreement with Southcenter Investors.
MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE
ADOPTED AS READ.
Councilman Hill questioned the 40 -foot road width proposed for
Christenson Road and stated that the ordinance requires a 50 -foot
road right -of -way. Mr. Monaghan agreed that the Short Plat Ordinance
requires a 50 -foot right -of -way with 48 -foot paving. This development
is being developed under the short plat.
In July, Council accepted a portion of property for park purposes from
this developer. Mr. Hard reminded Council that he did this of his own
free will without any consideration. This should cause no problem.
Councilman Hill said he does not want to put Council in the position to
be criticized. The open of the road does not bother him as long as it is
wide enough and built according to City standards.
Councilman Van Dusen said he is also concerned about the width of the
street.
Mr. Monaghan said the Developers Agreement should read that they will
develop the street to City standards. The Short Plat Ordinance specifies
a cul -de -sac will be built with a 48 -foot roadway with a 50 -foot right -of-
way.
Mr. Dick Reeves, Wilsey and Ham, said the existing right -of -way of
Christenson Road is 40 feet. Their proposal is to go approximately 250
feet to a cul -de -sac and add a 10 -foot utility easement on the east. The
cul -de -sac is big enough for Fire Department use. The only trucks they
anticipate are delivery trucks or an occasional moving van. The Short
Plat Ordinance approval indicated that the street section would be for
sidewalks and utilities with a 36 -foot pavement.
Mr. Al Murry, Jemma Associates, said they have a warehouse that would
join the south end of this proposal and they would be interested in
seeing the road continue down to the back of their property.
Councilman Bohrer asked if the 10 feet they are dedicating extends
north of Baker Boulevard, and Mr. Reeves said it does.
Councilman Saul asked if the street parking can be controlled?
Mr. Monaghan said in this case, you can prohibit it by signs.
Mr. Monaghan suggested it be studied more to see if 40 feet is adequate
or not adequate.
Councilman Traynor asked what the City standards are for this street?
Mr. Monaghan said 48 feet for a cul -de -sac allows for exceptions with
the approval of the Council.
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
September 5, 1978
Page 5
RESOLUTIONS Cont.
Proposed resolu-
tion Authorizing
the Mayor to enter
into a Developers
Agreement with
Southcenter
Investors.
Cont.
RECESS:
8:40 P.M.
8:50 P.M.
Resolution #645
Authorizing the
Mayor to sign a
joint Housing
and Community
Development Block
Grant Application
Resolution #646
Accepting dona-
tions for the
Fire Department
Aid Car.
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Councilman Harris asked why they are not utilizing the whole 50 feet?
The 36 feet plus five feet still leave nine feet; what are they doing
with this? Mr. Reeves explained that the roadway will be 37 feet to
the back of the curb plus a five foot sidewalk. They are staying back
from the property lines about three feet and grading and utilities will
take room. This road will serve only offices; there doesn't seem to
be any purpose in building more street than you need. There are space
constraints there; they have to raise the grade to elevation 28.
Mr. Monaghan told Council that the minimum standards do not allow for
sidewalks. Councilman Bohrer said he has seen trucks using Christenson
Road to the north from Baker Boulevard and he wondered if wider road
isn't required? Mr. Monaghan said some of them are using it as free
parking area. Mr. Stanely Piha said he believes the road is signed to
prohibit truck traffic.
Councilman Bohrer said that if the use of the property is changed
sometime in the future or the traffic pattern changed, it may lead
to more traffic in the area and this needs to be planned for.
Mr. Piha stated that the developer has two options, improve the road
that exists or leave that road and build internal streets. With the
trail proposed along the dyke, the existing Christenson Road is no
longer needed and can he available to the lots.
Councilman Hill said trading the river dyke for Christenson Road is a
good trade. He suggested it might be a good idea to develop the whole
street, not just part of it. Mayor Bauch reminded Council that this
street is not one of the City's priorities. The developer is only
going to extend the street as far as they need it.
MOTION FAILED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ.
MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT THIS ITEM BE REFERRED TO THE
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. MOTION CARRIED.
MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT COUNCIL RECESS FOR TEN MINTUES.
MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Bauch called the regular meeting back to order. Councilman
Van Dusen was excused from the meeting at this point.
MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ
BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED.
Deputy City Attorney Hard read a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign
a joint H &CD Block Grant Application with the cities of Auburn, Kent,
Renton, and King County for the purpose of carrying out community
involvement and public use enhancement design projects as part of the
Green River Basin Surface Water Management Program.
MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT RESOLUTION NO. 645 BE ADOPTED
AS READ. MOTION CARRIED.
MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE
READ. MOTION CARRIED.
Deputy City Attorney Hard read a resolution accepting donations for the
Fire Department aid car.
MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT RESOLUTION NO. 646 BE ADOPTED
AS READ. MOTION CARRIED.
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
September 5, 1978
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RESOLUTIONS Cont.
Resolution #647
Declaring
opposition to the
question of the
merger of
Metro and the
King County
Government.
Resolution #648
Fixing the time
when the petition
will be heard
on the vacation
of a street.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Vending machines
at city hall
9:27 P.M.
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MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ.
MOTION CARRIED.
Deputy City Attorney Hard read a resolution declaring opposition to
placement of the question of whether a merger should take place between
Metro and the King County Government on the November 1978 general
election ballot.
MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT RESOLUTION NO. 647 BE ADOPTED
AS READ. MOTION CARRIED.
MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE
READ ADDING OCTOBER 2, 1978, AS THE PUBLIC HEARING DATE. MOTION CARRIED.
Deputy City Attorney Hard read a resolution fixing the time when the
petition will be heard on the vacation of a street.
MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE RESOLUTION NO. 648 BE ADOPED
AS READ. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor's Report Mayor Bauch reported that Mr. Lloyd Hartong has resigned from the
Planning Commission Planning Commission. He asked if anyone had any suggestions for a new
Member member to submit them to him.
Mayor Bauch said the Police Guild has asked about the placement of
vending machines for new city hall. He talked to the architect and it
would cost $475 to provide electricity and water to the storage room
where the machines will be placed. He did not recommend that the
general contractor do this. It should come out of the profits from
the machines. Councilman Saul asked to have the Police Guild informed
that they will have the vendor install the connections.
Councilman Traynor agreed that the City should not pay for the pipe and
wiring.
City Hall Move Mayor Bauch announced that September 18 is the date planned for the move
to city hall, September 29 the date for the open house and October 2
for the first regular Council meeting to be held in the new building.
City Attorney's Attorney Hard reported on the current legal matters being handled by
Report their firm. The City Light Pond lawsuit is active. They have people
interested in bidding on the property but they want to know if they
have to go through the waiver procedure. We need to cooperate with these
people.
The Civil Service Commission is holding hearings on a Fire Department
employee problem and the attorneys are busy with the procedure.
The LID #28 lawsuit went to the Court of Appeals and they reaffirmed the
decision they made in April which upheld the City's right to create the
LID. Now, we are waiting to see if they appeal to the State Supreme Court
The legal affairs of the City are in pretty good shape.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TUKWILA
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED.
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Mayor Ed4 D. Bauch
city Clerk Maxine Anderson