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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-11-26 Regular Minutes (Continued from 1979-11-19)TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL November 26, 1979 Tukwila City Hall 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT ORDINANCES Ordinance #1135 Relating to motor vehicle laws RESOLUTIONS Resolution #702 Authorizing the City's annual Community Develop- ment Block Grant Program for 1980 Regular Meeting Continued from November 19, 1979 M I N U T E S Council President Bohrer called the continued meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order. LIONEL C. BOHRER, Council President, MABEL J. HARRIS, GEORGE D. HILL, J. REID JOHANSON, DANIEL J. SAUL, DWAYNE D. TRAYNOR, GARY L. VAN DUSEN. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, 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 motor vehicle laws and amending ordinance No. 881 and Tukwila Municipal Code 9.16.010. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1135 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. City Attorney Hard read a resolution of the City Council authorizing the City's Annual Community Development Block Grant Program for 1980, and reallocating prior years' funds from the Interurban Avenue Project. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT RESOLUTION NO. 702 BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Kjell Stoknes, OCD Director, noted that it had been recommended that the Block Grant Funds be used as partial payment on four particular items. As it turned out, the water quality study and Duwamish Park bleachers are not eligible for these funds. He presented Council with a substitute resolution which included the Tukwila Park lights and improvements to Southgate Community Center. Also included is $1,800 for a Block Grant Coordinator. Section 2 of the proposed resolution transfers all the money from the Interurban Avenue Project to Phase III of Christensen Trail (bridge over I -405), plus another $1,800 for the Block Grant Coordinator. This resolution would cancel the Interurban Avenue Project in the amount of $21,810 and authorize the Mayor to make application for $50,000 in Needs Funds. If this is granted, the City would provide $42,990 in matching funds for a total project cost of $113,000. He stated that this proposal is of more benefit to the City and recommended its adoption. Councilman Van Dusen asked about the Block Grant Coordinator. Mr. Stoknes explained that the person is already an employee of the City working part time. This is a way of using outside money for an employee when money is as tight as it is within the Current Fund. Councilman Harris asked about the $50,000 in Needs Money and was told they are competitive funds. We will have to compete with other cities. Councilman Saul asked if this is urgent. This should go to a work session for further discussion. Mr. Stoknes said the Resolution has to be to the County by Friday. Councilman Saul said Council needs some time to discuss the Interurban Avenue Project. He asked if the Resolution can be amended at a later date and was told yes it could. Mr. Stoknes said TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING CONTINUED November 26, 1979 Page 2 RESOLUTIONS Cont. Resolution #702 Authorizing the City's annual Community Develop- ment Block Grant Program for 1980 (continued) Resolution #703 Accepting a Quit Claim Deed and Bill of Sale for roadway along Christensen Rd. Resolution #704 Authorizing the Mayor to execute a joint resolution between the City of Renton and the City of Tukwila the key here is that the City needs to get the application in for the Needs Funds. Council President Bohrer asked if the City can confidently proceed with an overpass and be sure it is feasible when no one knows yet what the design of the intersection will be for the Grady Way Bridge Extension. Mr. Stoknes said he had discussed this with the Public Works Director and he saw no problem. An intersection such as this should provide some type of provision for pedestrians. Council President Bohrer asked if the City applies for money to build an overpass and it is granted, is the money committed to just this project. Mr. Stoknes said it is. If the project is abandoned, the money goes back into County funds. Council President asked if the money could be held until the design of the intersection is completed. Mr. Stoknes said the money could be kept at least until June 30, 1981 and then the City could ask for extensions. Council President Bohrer said he favored proceeding with the Substitute Resolution. .2g o S *MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE AMENDED BY SUBSTITUTING THE NEW RESOLUTION IN ITS ENTIRETY. MOTION CARRIED. MOTION CARRIED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS AMENDED. Council President Bohrer read the title of the proposed resolution as follows: A resolution of the City of Tukwila, Washington, accepting a quit claim deed and bill of sale for roadway improvements and utilities along Christensen Road. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT RESOLUTION NO. 703 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. Council President Bohrer explained that the resolution introduced this evening authorizes the Mayor to execute a joint resolution with the City of Renton relating to the need for improved regional traffic flows and four lane roadway in the Grady Way /Southcenter Boulevard Corridor. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. City Attorney Hard read a resolution of the City of Tukwila, Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute a joint resolution between the City of Renton and the City of Tukwila. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT RESOLUTION NO. 704 BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Council President Bohrer explained that the joint agreement states that the Grady Way /Southcenter Boulevard Corridor is a regional traffic corridor. It serves for a flow of traffic between Tukwila and Renton. This would help to relieve the I -405 Freeway by creating a regional facility instead of a strictly local facility. The intent of the resolution is to agree that part of the design of the current Grady Way Bridge would be to provide for the extension of Grady Way both east into Renton by a four lane facility to Lind Avenue and west into Tukwila with a connection to Southcenter Blvd. near the T -Line Bridge. *MOTION CARRIED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING CONTINUED November 26, 1979 Page 3 DEPARTMENT REPORTS Finance Director's Monthly Report of Investments ADJOURNMENT 7:48 P.M. Councilman Harris read the Investment Report submitted by Ron Swanson, Finance Director. Interest income for the month of October, 1979, amounted to $25,797 on the following activity: Investments Sold $2,339,000 Investments Purchased $2,382,000 MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Pro Tempore 'City Clerk at o g