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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-12-11 Committee of the Whole MinutesDecember 11, 1978 TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL 7:O3 P.M. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING M I N U T E S a 3y,6 City Hall Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER Council President Van Dusen called the Committee of the Whole Meeting to order. ROLL CALL OF BOHRER, HARRIS, JOHANSON, SAUL, VAN DUSEN. COUNCIL MEMBERS Council President Van Dusen announced that Councilmen Hill and Traynor were excused from the meeting. APPROVAL OF MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 20, MINUTES 1978 BUDGET REVIEW MEETING; NOVEMBER 27, 1978 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING; AND THE NOVEMBER 28, 1978 BUDGET REVIEW MEETING BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED. Councilman Bohrer said he did not have the Minutes of the November 20, 1978 Budget Review Meeting. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY SAUL, TO AMEND THE MOTION AND APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 27, 1978 AND NOVEMBER 28, 1978 MEETINGS. CARRIED. *CARRIED, AS AMENDED. PUBLIC HEARING, Council President VanD.usen declared the Continued Public Hearing open CONTINUED at 7:08 P.M. He stated the purpose of the Hearing was to further LID No. 29 consider the City's declaration to improve a portion of 62nd Avenue South and South 153rd Street, creating LID No. 29, and assessing the cost and expense of such improvements against the property specially benefitted. He said the Public Hearing was a continuation of the Public Hearing held November 27, 1978 which had been requested by certain property owners so they could obtain additional information. Jerry Hillis, 403 Colubmia Street, Seattle, stated he represented Affiliated American Corporation. He said they had worked with the City staff, consultants from Jones and Associates, and other consultants in an effort to determine why the improvements are projected to cost in excess of $500,000. He stated the review has resulted in the proposal they would like to make. The present planned improvements to 62nd Avenue South are not well defined since further engineering design and field work is necessary to determine the type of road improvements deemed necessary. As a result of having preliminary engineering work completed, the project cost of the improvements has been maximized to take into account all contingencies. The concerned property owners believe that further field and engineering work will reduce the proposed level of improvement that has been recommended at this time to a level much more consistent with the needs of this area and well within a cost range more appropriate for the type of improvements deemed necessary. The property owners are therefore willing, on a pro -rata basis consis- tent with the proposed formula utilized in LID 29 for assessment pur- poses, to underwrite the cost of further engineering and field work up to a maximum amount of $13,000 by Jones and Associates for refinement of the level of improvements and to refine the projected costs of such improvements. In the event the LID is not formed, the undersigned will pay the abovementioned fees to Jones and Associates for actual work performed. In addition, the concerned property owners will, on the same basis, pay the fees which have been billed to the City for work already performed by Jones and Associates. In the event the LID is formed after this work has been completed, the costs would then become part of the LID. He continu ed that refinement of the work to be per- formed will benefit all parties. It will produce a better cost estimate and will clarify the extent of improvements deemed necessary. He said they urge the Council to delay action on LID 29 until Jones and Assoc- iates has completed all of the necessary field work, engineering work, and design work which will allow them to make a rational decision on the proposed project. Terry Monaghan, Public Works Director, said he supported this suggestion. He said they would like the City to go through the preliminary design phase, this would define the cost in a more refined manner. He said this would not cause a loss of too much time, and the dates established for the work can be met. He continued that if the property owners feel the costs are out of line they will have the option of building the TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING December 11, 1978 Page 2 PUBLIC HEARING, CONTD. LID No. 29 contd. street themselves subject to City approval. AT the conclusion of the preliminary design phase they will choose to go with the LID or do the work themselves. Mr. Hillis said that is what they want. DISCUSSION Prop. Ord. estab. LID #29. Prop. Res. auth. Mayor to execute agreement with King County Water Dist. 125 a3v Councilman Bohrer asked if there would be borings for the soils mech- anics studies. Mr. Monaghan said there would be. Councilman Bohrer asked how the agreement would be implemented with the property owners. Mr. Hillis said the City Attorney can confirm the arrangement and they will do whatever is necessary for the agreement on payment of the costs to refine the studies. Mr. Monaghan said he had discussed the matter with the City Attorney and he is comfortable with the arrange- ment He said there are 14 parcels of property involving 6 indivi- duals. Councilman Bohrer asked if each property owner would bear the same amount of the cost of the preliminary design. Mr. Hillis said the cost would be prorated. Councilman Bohrer said if Park Place said they were not interested in participating, they are one -fifth of the total cost, the cost would be reallocated. Mr. Hillis said that is correct. Mayor Bauch said the hearing would be continued until such time as the matter is resolved. Councilman Bohrer said the letter from the concerned property owners should be signed by the Council Meeting on December 18, 1978 in order to keep up the time table. Mr. Hillis said that unless there are extenuating circumstances, they will have the necessary signatures from the property owners stating they will participate in the cost of the preliminary design. Mr. Monaghan said the preliminary engineering can be done by approximately January 22, 1979. Council President Van Dusen declared the Public Hearing would be continued to December 18, 1978. Terry Monaghan, Public Works Director, said there is a protest from Mr. Kato, stating his property is not benefitted by the LID. Mr. Kato has leased his property to VIPS Restaurant. Mr. Monaghan said the question of benefit will be up to City Council to decide. He said Mr. Kato's property could be removed from the roll and there woulc be thirteen remaining property owners. He said a provision could be made in the LID for a late comer's agreement so if the Kato property is developed so they use 62nd Street their share of the assessment would be borne at that time. Their share is $17,468.67. Councilman Saul said he was in favor of taking out the Kato property. If the lease is terminated and the property benefits they would have to participate in the LID. Mr. Monaghan said there are preliminary plans by VIP's to build a motel at the location. If that is done, they will enter on Southcenter Boulevard. He said it is important for the matter to be discussed because the $17,000 will be reapprop- riated. MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT STAFF BE DIRECTED TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING LID #29, TAKING OUT THE KATO PROP- ERTY AND PROVIDING FOR A LATE COMER'S AGREEMENT, AND IT BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE DECEMBER 18, 1978 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. Councilman Bohrer asked when the assessment roll would be established? Mayor Bauch said the final assessment roll is established when the ordinance is passed that defines the method. Mr. Hillis said the final assessment roll gives the amount of the exact assessment. Mayor Bauch said at that time additions, deletions, or changes can be made. Terry Monaghan, Public Works Director, said the proposed resolution is an agreement with King County Water District No. 125 in which the District agrees to purchase the newly installed 6 -inch water distri- bution line and provide permanent water service to the Seattle Rendering Works property. He said in order to provide water service to the Rendering Works the City had to construct the line. Water District 125 will pay the City for the construction costs incurred in the installation of the new service as follows: cash, without interest, if paid within ninety days of January 1, 1979; or over a period of not more than ten years, in installments as determined by the District, with interest of nine per cent per annum from April 1, 1979 on the declining balance. Councilman Harris said she was TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING December 11, 1978 Page 3 DISCUSSION Contd. Prop. Res. auth. Mayor to execute agreement w /King Co. Water Dist. 125 contd. Upland Drive street dedication. Jail Facility Use Agreement. Prop. Ord. amending Ord. 1035 1053 by extending the term- ination date. Prop. Ord. amending 1978 budget as adop- ted by Ord. 1045 in order to approp. unanticipated rev. into City Hall Constr. Fund. Prop. Res. accepting donation for Fire Dept. Aid Car. Prop. Ord. adopting City budget 1979. thinking about the other people on the line, will they be served by Water District 125? Mr. Monaghan said the Rendering Works is the last customer on the line; he said he felt it is time to transfer the rest of the customers to Water District 125, and he was working on that plan. Councilman Johanson said he agreed the City should get rid of that line, it is old. MOVED BY SAUL, SECNDED BY JOHANSON, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH KING COUNTY WATER DISTRICT NO. 125 BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE DECEMBER 18, 1978 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. Terry Monaghan, Public Works Director, said Upland Drive dedication would not take place until it is completed. The street lights, some public utilities, and the crossings are not satisfactory. He said they would not make a petition at this time. Councilman Harris asked the width of the streets? Mr. Monaghan said they are 40 feet wide, and it is a cul -de -sac. Mayor Bauch said the County is preparing to raise the jail rates. He said the City intends to do battle with them, but we have no other option if we do not accept the rates. He said he talked with others at the Suburban Mayors meeting and most of them run their own jails. He said they are going to raise their rates, too. He said he recommen- ded a resolution to enter into the agreement, although we will not enter into an agreement until we know what the rates will be. He said the estimate is about $16. We are currently paying $6, so it will be an increase of $10. He said when a person is taken down to the jail they are our expense until they are charged. Councilman Bohrer asked if there would be any point in sending Mr. Spellman a letter of protest about the lack of service the City receives? Mr. Bauch said we could make that point, but he did not think it would change matters. Council- man Bohrer said he would like the Mayor to write the letter, but it might be better for the Council to prepare the letter for the signa- tures of the seven City Council members. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, THAT A RESOLUTION BE PREPARED AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A JAIL FACILITY USE AGREEMENT WITH KING COUNTY AND IT BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE DECEMBER 18, 1978 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. Mayor Bauch said the proposed ordinance would extend the termination date of Ordinances No. 1035 and 1053. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, THAT THE PROPOSPED ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCES NO. 1035 AND 1053 EXTENDING THE TERMINATION DATE BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE DECEMBER 18, 1978 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. Mayor Bauch explained the proposed ordinance, stating the City wanted to apprpriate the money this year and make it an expenditure item so the account can be zeroed out. To spend it, we have to appropriate it. MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1978 BUDGET AS ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 1045 BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE DECEMBER 18, 1978 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATION FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AID CAR BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE DECEMBER 18, 1978 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1979 BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE DECEMBER 18, 1978 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. Mayor Bauch said the budget represents a 7% increase for employees not represented by bargaining units. He said he recommended the 7% be added to all figures on the matrix. That will take an amendment to Res. 614. Councilman Bohrer said he concurred. Mayor Bauch said this includes items discussed at the December 8, 1978 Budget Review Meeting. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING December 11, 1978 Page 4 COMMITTEE REPORTS �3y Public Works Comm. Chairman Johanson sa ±d the Public Works Committee was considering the Interurban Corridor study at this time. Public Health Safety Comm. ADJOURNMENT 8:15 P.M. Chairman Bohrer said the Public Heatlh and Safety Committee would meet on Wednesday, December 13, 1978 at 4:30 P.M. They are presently drafting an ordinance on theft. He said he had gone to a meeting held at the Burien Public Library regarding airport noise. He said there was a lively discussion on two changes they were considering. He said he would send a copy to the City Council members. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY BOHRER, THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ADJOURN. CARRIED. 6ary'(an Dd'sen; City Council President Norma Booher, Recording Secretary