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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-03-19 Regular MinutesMarch 19, 1979 Tukwila City Hall 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers Regular Meeting M I N U T E S FLAG SALUTE AND Mayor Bauch, presiding, led the Pledge of Allegiance and called CALL TO ORDER the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order. ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL LIONEL C. BOHRER, Council President; MABEL J. HARRIS, GEORGE D. HILL, DANIEL J. SAUL, DWAYNE D. TRAYNOR, GARY L. VAN DUSEN. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT COUNCILMAN JOHANSON BE EXCUSED FROM THE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. OFFICIALS IN LAWRENCE E. HARD, City Attorney; KJELL STOKNES, OCD Director; ATTENDANCE MAXINE ANDERSON, City Clerk. MINUTE APPROVAL VOUCHER APPROVAL PUBLIC HEARINGS Street Vacation: Intersection of Southcenter Blvd. Macadam Road (Old 65th) MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 5, 1979, BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED. MOTION CARRIED. Councilman Traynor said he had questions on several vouchers and would like to know about them before their approval. He asked about the vouchers for the installation of a sewer stub and wondered why the City Crew did not do the work. Mayor Bauch said it was for Patton's sewer stub and the excavation was deep. A voucher for the installation of a utility line under Andover Park West was discussed. Councilman Traynor questioned why the City should pay for the attempt to bore under the street when it was not successful so the street was dug up. Mayor Bauch said this amount will be reimbursed by the developer. Discussion continued on other vouchers in question. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE VOUCHERS, APPROVED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, BE ACCEPTED AND WARRANTS BE DRAWN IN THEIR RESPECTIVE AMOUNTS. MOTION CARRIED WITH TRAYNOR VOTING NO. Claims Fund Vouchers #2216 #2368 Current Fund 2216 -2322 $29,639.97 Golf Crse. Spec. Rev. 2323- 604.50 Street Fund 2324 -2340 46,660.76 Land Acq, Bldg, Dev. 2341 -2344 4,126.93 Foster Acq. 2345 -2346 957.11 Water Fund 2347 -2359 4,805.94 Sewer Fund 2360 -2367 14,572.88 $98,368.09 L.I.D. 28 C20/2368 $2,761.89 Special Funding The Public Hearing, set by Resolution #672, is being held at the request of Gerald E. Schneider for the vacation of a section of street known as Macadam Road. Mayor Bauch declared the Public Hearing open. Mr. Merril Simonds, 15460 65th Ave. South, asked if it was the plan of the City to vacate the whole section of street. Mayor Bauch explained that it is not the plan. The request has been made for a street vacation so the City is required to hold a public hearing to hear all testimony on the request. Mr. Simonds said he is against the vacation. He said he felt there has already been too much vacated in front of his driveway. There is supposed to be a forty foot road right -of -way and there is only about twenty feet left. So far, there has been nothing done about the garbage can and this made it narrower yet. Kjell Stoknes, OCD Director, said he has talked to the owners of the property but it now looks like it is time to take some action on this. Councilman Bohrer asked if the public right -of- way is being used as a parking lot. Mr. Stoknes said he has TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING March 19, 1979 Page 2 PUBLIC HEARINGS Cont. Street Vacation: Intersection of Southcenter Blvd. Macadam Road (Old 65th) CITIZEN'S COMMENTS Metro Bus Route Sidewalks along Interurban Ave. observed cars parked on the right -of -way but he did not know whether the dumpster is on it or not. Councilman Traynor asked if the developer has cut away part of the right -of -way. Mr. Stoknes said the construction drawings show they are working entirely on their own land. Mr. Carl Bloss, representing Schneider Homes, said all of their structures are on their right -of -way. They are using the street right -of -way to park some vehicles. He said they have talked to Mr. Simonds several times and wanted to work out his problem. Also, they will move the dumpster. When their site plan was approved they were given access to the property off of Bluff Street (Old 65th). They have purchased the adjacent property and intend to use this as access to that property. The portion they have requested vacated will be used for access and landscaping. Mr. Simonds again questioned the width of the right -of -way. Councilman Traynor asked if there really is forty feet there or is this one of the places on this hill where the surveys don't meet. Mayor Bauch reminded Council that this public hearing is to discuss a street vacation request. Councilman Bohrer asked Mr. Bloss why they are asking for a street vacation. Mr. Bloss said they own the property on both sides and want to use that area for landscaping and access. Councilman Bohrer said the Planning Commission denied the request for a rezone on the property to the east and asked if the street vacation is now unnecessary. Mr. Bloss said they will try again for a rezone. They still do not understand why the rezone was rejected. Councilman Hill said the concern is that where the blacktop is isn't necessarily the center of the street. The question we have to settle is where is the center of the street. Mayor Bauch said he stepped the street off and there isn't 40 feet of street, but we are not discussing that section here. There being no further comments, Mayor Bauch closed the Public Hearing. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THIS ITEM BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ON MARCH 26TH. MOTION CARRIED. Mrs. Joanne Davis, 5906 South 144th, thanked Councilman Van Dusen for installing a stop sign that had been knocked down. She asked if anything is being done about Metro and bus transportation on the hill. She said she notices a bus come up Macadam Road and turn west on to South 144th to go in front of Foster High School. She said it would seem they could pick up more passengers if they came up 65th Street. Also, she asked about the plans for sidewalks on Interurban. There are quite a lot of joggers and walkers that use it and it is an unsafe area. If we don't have it done soon we might not have it. She said this concerns her. Mayor Bauch told Mrs. Davis that he has met with the Director of Transportation from Metro to explain the problems of the City. They are looking at it. Second, the Council has passed a Resolution of intent for the City to try and acquire control of Interurban. It has to go to the State Legislature, and now that they are back in session, there is a possibility. PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, APPEALS AND SIf1ILAR MATTERS Claim for Damages: Claim for Damages was filed with the City by Jim B. Rogers. A Jim B. Rogers City truck, carrying heavy equipment, backed into his vehicle while it was stalled. The staff report from John McFarland, Administrative Assistant states that the facts and circumstances TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING March 19, 1979 Page 3 PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, APPEALS AND SIMILAR MATTERS Cont. Claim for Damages: Jim B. Rogers ORDINANCES Ordinance #1105 Designating a lending institution and setting interim financing rate for LID 29 revenue warrants Ordinance #1106 Relating to animal control RESOLUTIONS Resolution #676 Accepting and approving a petition for annexation of the unincorporated area known as "Allentown" indicate liability on behalf of the City. He recommends that the claim be paid. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE CLAIM FOR DAMAGES BE AWARDED TO MR. ROGERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $180.12. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BY READ. MOTION CARRIED. City Attorney Hard read an ordinance designating a lending institution and setting the interim financing rate for LID 29 revenue warrants. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1105 BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Councilman Harris commented that this is a very good and reasonable interest rate. *MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. City Attorney Hard read an ordinance of the City of Tukwila, Washington, relating to animal control and amending ordinance No. 979. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1106 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. City Attorney Hard read a resolution of the City of Tukwila, Washington, accepting and approving a petition for annexation and authorizing the commencement of an annexation, proceeding by the election method of a portion of the unincorporated planning area known as "Allentown," and referring the question of a proposed zoning regulation to the planning commission. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT RESOLUTION NO. 676 BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Attorney Hard reported on the question raised by Council as to the affect of an annexation on the Fire Districts. If the annexation is completed, it will change the boundaries of the Fire District. Any Fire Commissioners residing in the annexation area, once it is completed, are no longer eligible to serve as a Commissioner. If all of the Commissioners of a District live in the annexed area it may be that the Governor would have to appoint new Commissioners. Once an annexation is complete, it is possible for the City to contract for fire service of the area with the local Fire District. Councilman Harris noted Section 5 and asked if, prior to the election, the Planning Commission will do the zoning on this area. Mayor Bauch said yes, the ordinance setting the zoning will be adopted prior to the election and it will be filed with King County to become effective upon annexation. Councilman Traynor stated that Fire District No. 1 has been in existance for a very long time and it would be a shame to lose the District entirely. He said he believes it is the oldest in the State. Mayor Bauch said there is no danger; the proposed TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING March 19, 1979 Page 4 RESOLUTIONS Cont. Resolution #676 Accepting and approving a petition for annexation of the unincorporated area known as "Allentown" Resolution #677 Granting approval of the preliminary plat of the Bel Crest Hts. sub- division Resolution #678 Authorizing contin- ued participation in the King County Law Justice Planning Program annexation area is only 18% of the District. *MOTION CARRIED. ,z V/3 Mr. Gomez, audience, said that all three Commissioners live in the annexation area and this matter would have to be faced. Councilman Bohrer asked Mr. Gomez if they want to proceed with the Resolution as written and have the zoning defined first. Mr. Gomez said they do not want to change their position. Most of the residents would like to see the zoning first, but if this is going to defeat the annexation, then they would change to unclassified. Mayor Bauch said it was his feeling, after attending a meeting of the Duwamish Improvement Club, the people would like to see the zoning before annexation. Mayor Bauch said he met with the Chief of Fire District No. 1 and they are willing to start negotiating a contract for fire service to the Riverton area. He asked Council for permission to negotiate with the Fire District and bring back a contract for Council approval. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE MAYOR BE ALLOWED TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIAITONS WITH FIRE DISTRICT NO. 1. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. City Attorney Hard read a resolution of the City Council of the City of Tukwila granting approval, subject to certain conditions, of the preliminary plat of the Bel Crest Heights Subdivision being Planning Division File No. rIF 78 -37 -SUB. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT RESOLUTION NO. 677 BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Councilman Bohrer said there were two questions raised at the Committee of the Whole meeting, the first on the blacktop sluffing and the second on the position of the property line relative to 54th. Mayor Bauch said it has been determined that the east property line of the right -of -way is essentially the east edge of the pavement of the existing road. There is a 60 foot right -of -way. There has been no movement of the earth since they installed the water barrier and the corrugated tile. developers Councilman Saul asked if the/ were contacted about sidewalks. Mr. Stoknes said they have not been contacted but this is a standard of the Public Works Department. Councilman Saul asked how the remaining 40 feet will be developed. Mr. Stoknes said it would be excavated level by the developer, a rockery put in and left undeveloped or grass seeded until a new street is constructed. Councilman Harris questioned the size of the lots for the somewhat difficult terrain. Mayor Bauch said 9,600 is the size of the larger lots in Tukwila. *MOTION CARRIED MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY HARRIS. THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. City Attorney Hard read a resolution of the City of Tukwila authorizing continued participation by the City of Tukwila in the King County Law and Justice Planning Program. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING March 19, 1979 Page 5 RESOLUTIONS Cont. Resolution #678 Authorizing contin- ued participation in the King County Law Justice Planning Program Resolution #679 Intent to adopt noise regulation DEPARTMENT REPORTS Mayor's Report Finance Trailer Finance Director's Report of Investments MISCELLANEOUS AND FURTHER AUDIENCE COMMENTS Presentation: Traynor and Saul Families Boundary Review Board -File No. 816 Adjournment 8:40 P.M. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT RESOLUTION NO. 678 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. City Attorney Hard read a resolution of the City of Tukwila, Washington, stating its intent to adopt noise regulations in conformance with the currently adopted noise regulations of the State of Washington. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT RESOLUTION NO. 679 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Bauch announced that he has been elected President of the Suburban Mayor's Association and also Chairman of the Valley Communication Administrative Board. At one time, Council declared the old Finance Trailer surplus and advertised for the sale. There were no bids received. Mayor Bauch said he has received an offer of $50 for it and has stipulated that it must be removed from the City within 30 days. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT COUNCIL ACCEPT THE OFFER OF $50 FOR THE FINANCE TRAILER. MOTION CARRIED. Councilman Harris read the report submitted by Ron Swanson, Finance Director. Interest income for the month of February amounted to $31,260. Interest rates ranged from 9.67% to 10.65%. Investments Sold: $1,250,000 Investments Purchased: $1,470,000 Councilman Traynor, on behalf of his family and Councilman Saul and his family,presented a large framed aerial photograph to the City. The picture is of the Southcenter /Andover area taken prior to the start of the industrial development. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT COUNCIL ACCEPT THE PHOTOGRAPH ON BEHALF OF THE CITY. MOTION CARRIED. Council President Bohrer noted receipt of the "Resolution and Hearing Decision -File No. 816" from the Boundary Review Board. This hearing concerned the proposed annexation of the Riverton, et al area. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED. 497 ow,cd Mayor City Clerk