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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-10-01 Regular MinutesTUKWILA CITY COUNCIL October 1, 1979 Tukwila City Hall 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers FLAG SALUTE AND CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE MINUTE APPROVAL VOUCHER APPROVAL 7:03 P.M. BID OPENINGS AND AWARDS Bid Award: 1980 Janitorial Service Regular Meeting M I N U T E S Mayor Bauch, presiding, led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order. J. REID JOHANSON, DANIEL J. SAUL, DWAYNE D. TRAYNOR, GARY L. VAN DUSEN. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT COUNCIL PRESIDENT BOHRER BE EXCUSED FROM THE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT COUNCILMAN TRAYNOR BE APPOINTED COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM. MOTION CARRIED. LAWRENCE E. HARD, City Attorney; CARL CARLSON, Deputy City Attorney; TERENCE MONAGHAN, Public Works Director; MAXINE ANDERSON, City Clerk. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 17, 1979, BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED. MOTION CARRIED. 4137 -4222 4223- 4224- 4238,4262/63 4239 -4241 4242 -4243 4244 -4253 4254 -4261 MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT THE VOUCHERS, APPROVED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, BE ACCEPTED AND WARRANTS BE DRAWN IN THEIR RESPECTIVE AMOUNTS. MOTION CARRIED. Claims Fund Vouchers #4137 #4263 Current Fund Golf Crse. Spec. Rev. Street Fund Fed. Shared Revenue Land Acq, Bldg, Dev. Water Fund Sewer Fund $32,040.15 2,708.00 20,077.76 2,736.05 1,154.55 17,741.07 2,736.04 $79,193.62 S 13 LID 29 Cash 9 10 $3,452.41 LID 29 Revenue 5 $3,452.41 LID 25 per Ord. #1128, Revenue 1 issued for $496.134.84 to redeem o/s Rev. warrants issued to date. Councilman Hill arrived at the meeting. Terry Monaghan, Public Works Director, reported that bids were opened on September 19, 1979, for janitorial service for the City facilities. Six bids were received. The low bid was submitted by Far West Cleaning Services in the amount of $1,964 for Schedule A (City Hall, City Shop, Community Center, Library) and $36 for Schedule B (Park Restrooms). Their bid represents a 16.8% increase over the equivalent 1979 service contract. The firm's financial and service records have been investigated. There is little financial risk to the City with this contractor since there is a 30 day cancellation clause in the contract. Mr. Monaghan recommended that the contract for janitorial services be awarded to Far West Cleaning Services. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, THAT COUNCIL CONCUR WITH THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR AND AWARD THE BID TO FAR WEST CLEANING SERVICES.* Councilman Van Dusen asked why the City was changing from All Care to Far West. Mr. Monaghan said these were competitive bids. Far West was the low bidder and, after investigation, there is no reason to not award them the job. Councilman Van Dusen asked if we would have to award this to the low bidder. Attorney Hard said the statute says it has to go to the lowest responsible bidder. Councilman Harris noted that the credit reference checks showed that Far West is lax when it comes to TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING October 1, 1979 Page 2 BID OPENINGS AWARDS Bid Award: 1980 Janitorial Service (continued) Claim for Damages: Glen C. Anderson, 14475 56th Ave. So. Budget Transfer Motion #79 -3: To implement traffic control improvements Cont. cleaning bathrooms. Mr. Monaghan said this will be called to their attention. *MOTION CARRIED. Bid Award: Traffic Memorandum to City Council from Terry Monaghan explains that bids Signal at Interurban were opened on September 25, 1979, for the installation of a and 58th Ave. So. traffic signal on Interurban Avenue at 58th Avenue South. A single bid was received from Totem Electric of Tacoma in the amount of $59,500. The bid exceeds the engineer's estimate by 8.2 The budget authorization for the project was $45,000. He suggested that $14,500 be allocated from the Roadway account (103/541.30.63) to the Traffic Control Device account (103/541. 64.63) to fund the signal installation. Mr. Monaghan recommended that the bid from Totem Electric be accepted. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE BID FROM TOTEM ELECTRIC IN THE AMOUNT OF $59,500 BE ACCEPTED. MOTION CARRIED. PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, APPEALS AND SIMILAR MATTERS Mayor Bauch read the Staff Report submitted by John McFarland, Administrative Assistant, concerning a claim for damages received by the City from Mr. Glen Anderson, 14475 56th Avenue South. The basis of the claim, in the amount of $578.00, is for re- placement of the Anderson's driveway in conjunction with the Street Improvement project on 56th Avenue South. Although, the Council has heard this issue on previous occasions, it is now presented as a formal claim for damages for Council consideration pursuant to the provisions of RCW 35A.31. Councilman Van Dusen asked what the legal basis for this kind of a contract is, where it is mailed out signed by the Public Works Director. Attorney Hard said that Mr. Anderson's lawyer feels it was an offer made by the City and they didn't accept that offer, but submitted a counter offer, and the City accepted their counter offer by going ahead with the work. The City did not let them know offer wasn't accepted. Councilman Harris asked about the City paying for half of the driveway. Mayor Bauch said that the City already paid for construction of a portion of the driveway. The $578.00 is for the 14 foot portion from where the City left off to the garage. Attorney Hard said the City's position is to treat all properties the same. An individual has no right to ask the City to pay for improvement on his private property. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE CLAIM BE DENIED.* Councilman Hill reminded Council that the 4Eiginal plan had the street raised 8 to 12 inches and that itfl owered after construction started. Mr. Anderson offered to pay half of the cost of the second section of driveway. The main problem is that nobody stopped and talked to him. He wanted a straight driveway like he originally had. The City said they would replace the drive- way the same or better than it was. This could have been settled a long time ago. *MOTION CARRIED WITH VAN DUSEN AND HILL VOTING NO. This transfer is necessary to implement short range traffic control improvements as recommended by the Comprehensive Transportation Plan. Mayor Bauch asked Council to add $14,500 to this transfer motion to increase the budgeted amount for the installation of a traffic signal at Interurban Avenue and 58th Ave. So. 015 7 TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING October 1, 1979 Page 3 PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, APPEALS AND SIMILAR MATTERS Cont. Budget Transfer Motion #79 -3: To implement traffic control improvements (continued) NEW BUSINESS Grady Way Bridge Replacement Project ORDINANCES Ordinance #1130 Making it unlawful to abuse police dogs Ordinance #1131 Relating to Malicious Mischief MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE BUDGET TRANSFER MOTION BE AMENDED BY ADDING $14,500 TO COVER THE SHORTAGE ON THE INTERURBAN TRAFFIC SIGNAL. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT BUDGET TRANSFER MOTION NUMBER 79 -3 BE APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED. e 75 Mayor Bauch reminded Council that they had asked how much it would cost to have URS investigate Alternate #3. This is the one that would line up with Southcenter Boulevard. Mr. Monaghan reported that URS estimated $700 to do the same level of study on Alternate #3 as they did on #1 and #2. He said that he has scheduled a public meeting to review the alternates with the land owners that would be involved. If Council wishes to address Alternate #3, there are additional land owners to contact. Mr. Monaghan explained that purchasing property under Alternate #3 would be very expensive. Also, under Alternate #3 there would be develop- ment of additional street; Southcenter Blvd. intersection to the T -Line Bridge. Councilman Van Dusen asked if, by developments such as these, are we forcing people to continue to use their automobiles. Mr. Monaghan said it is his opinion that Grady Way and Southcenter Boulevard are becoming a relatively high mass transit route. Councilman Van Dusen said he just wanted to be sure they were solving a long range problem. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE $700 TO LOOK INTO ALTERNATE #3.* Mr. Monaghan said there is money budgeted for Grady Way. Councilman Saul said he is not convinced we need the study. We are going to find that it's too expensive and we already know that. *MOTION FAILED. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. City Attorney Hard read an ordinance of the City of Tukwila, Wash., making it unlawful to abuse police dogs operating within the City of Tukwila or to interfere with their duties. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1130 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, 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, Wash., relating to malicious mischief; amending Ordinance #989, Section 1 to Add RCW 9A.48.090 and deleting RCW 9A.48.080. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1131 BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Carl Carlson, Deputy City Attorney, explained that 9A.48.080 malicious mischief in the second degree is more limited than 9A.48.090 malicious mischief in the third degree. The second degree relates to property damage exceeding $250 or involving an emergency vehicle; the third degree relates to property TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING October 1, 1979 Page 4 ORDINANCES Cont. Ordinance #1131 Relating to Malicious Mischief (continued) RESOLUTIONS Resolution #697 Providing for an interfund loan between Sewer Fund City Hall G.O. Bond Debt Service Fund Resolution #698 Interfund loan between Foster Golf Links Acq. Fund Golf Course Unlimited 1978 G.O. Bond Debt Service Fund Resolution #699 Accepting terms of labor contract agreement for 1979- 1980: United Steelworkers of America (Police Officers Assoc.) Resolution #700 Accepting donations for the Fire Dept. Aid Car DEPARTMENT REPORTS Mayor's Report Employee Service Pins Chamber of Commerce generally. Malicious mischief in the third degree will cover everything. *MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. City Attorney Hard read a resolution providing for an interfund loan between the sewer fund and the City Hall G.O. Bond Debt Service. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, THAT RESOLUTION NO. 697 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. City Attorney Hard read a resolution providing for an inter fund loan between the Foster Golf Links Acquisition Fund and the Golf Course Unlimited 1978 G.O. Bond Debt Service Fund. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT RESOLUTION NO. 698 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. City Attorney Hard read a resolution accepting the terms of the labor contract agreement for 1979 -80 negotiated between the City of Tukwila and the United Steelworkers of America Local 911 representing the Tukwila Police Officers Association. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT RESOLUTION NO. 699 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ. MOTION CARRIED. City Attorney Hard read a resolution of the City of Tukwila, Wash., accepting donations for the Fire Department Aid Car. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT RESOLUTION NO. 700 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Bauch invited Council to attend the Service Pin award presentation on Thursday, October 11, 3:30 P.M. Councilmen Traynor, Hill and Saul will receive pins. There are 45 employees eligible: 3 City Clerk /Court 1 Finance 8 Public Works 16 Police Department 17 Fire Department The Committee to organize a Tukwila Chamber of Commerce held their first meeting today. It was a good meeting and very well attended. They have set a time table and hope to adopt their charter on the 10th of December. as 2.6 TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING October 1, 1979 Page 5 DEPARTMENT REPORTS Mayor's Report (continued) Block Grant Denied White House Replica City Attorney's Report MISCELLANEOUS AND FURTHER AUDIENCE COMMENTS Zoning Review ADJOURNMENT 8:16 P.M. Mayor Bauch reported that the City's application for Block Grant Funds for the extension of the Christensen Trail was denied by King County. Bus Route #240 Councilman Traynor said he had been asked why Bus Route #240 was discontinued. Mayor Bauch offered to find out. Trails Councilman Harris said she has received complaints about the conditions of our trail system; they are poorly maintained and are dangerous to use. Mayor Bauch offered that the situation would be looked into. It was noted that a number of Council Members could not attend the zoning review meeting Tuesday night. The meeting was cancelled. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor City Clerk 5 The week of October 13th the replica of the White House will be on display at Southcenter Shopping Center. Attorney Hard reported that the month of September has been relatively quiet. He has been busy with the deeds and right of -way acquisition for LID #29 and discussion with the State on the Christensen Road and Nelsen Place rights -of -way. He has met with the Board of Adjustment on problems that may arise over the grandfather clause in the Sign Code. After May, 1980, there are a number of signs that will be nonconforming.