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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-02-25 Committee of the Whole MinutesFebruary 25, 1980 TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING CALL TO ORDER COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION Oak Harbor Frt. Waiver Application. Aden O'Dell Waiver Application. Prop. Ord. approving LID #25, and Prop. Res. to sell LID #25 Bonds. Prop. Ord. relating to non conforming signs amending Ord. #773. Prop. Ord. amending 1980 Budget to establish rev. approp. for the City's participation in Housing Comm. Block Grant Program. Budget adjustment requests by Parks Recreation. M I N U T E S 9 0 City Hall Council Chambers Council President Saul called the Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. MABEL J. HARRIS, GEORGE D. HILL, DANIEL J. SAUL, Council President, DORIS PHELPS, GARY L. VAN DUSEN. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 11, 1980 BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED. MOTION CARRIED. Mr. David Vander Pol, Oak Harobr Freight, said his company would like to hold the application open as terms for acquiring additional property have not been formalized. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE OAK HARBOR FREIGHT WAIVER APPLICATION BE TABLED UNTIL THE APPLICANT WISHES TO HAVE IT CONSIDERED. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ADEN O'DELL WAIVER APPLICATION BE HELD ON MARCH 10, 1980. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION ON LID #25 BE CONSIDERED AT A LATER TIME IN THE MEETING SO THE CITY ATTORNEY CAN BE PRESENT. MOTION CARRIED, WITH SAUL AND VAN DUSEN VOTING NO. Council President Saul stated that Ordinance No. 773, Section 010 (3) was changed to show conformance with the requirements of the code must be within eight rather than the previous seven years from the effective date of the code. Al Pieper, Building Official, stated he would like a new sign ordinance. MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE RELATING TO NON- CONFORMING SIGNS AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 773, SECTION 010 (3) BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE MARCH 3, 1980 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. Don Williams, Recreation Supervisor, explained the need for the ordinance. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1980 BUDGET AS ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 1139 IN ORDER TO ESTABLISH REVENUE AND APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE MARCH 3, 1980 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. Don Williams, Recreation Supervisor, reviewed his memorandum dated January 22, 1980 stating some of the projects discussed during the review of the 1980 budget which the City had wanted to fund with block grant dollars cannot be funded that way. Since none of the items were funded it was his understanding they would be reviewed again by the Council in 1980, possibly funding them from the 301 Land Acquisition, Building, and Development Fund. Ron Swanson, Finance Director, has stated the funds can be made available from the 301 Account by Budget Formal Motion. The projects were in the total amount of $13,600 and includes bleachers, Community Center roof (approved February 4, 1980), gym lights, miscellaneous electrical repairs, gutters and downspouts, and Community Center fencing. Councilman Hill asked about the number of lights required in the gym. Mr. Williams stated it involved five lights. Councilman Hill stated he felt the tennis courts at the park should be well lighted as a number of people like to play tennis at night and lights deter crime. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING February 25, 1980 Page 2 DISCUSSION Contd. Budget adjustment requests by Parks Recreation contd. Report on bids recd. for street widening proj. on Southcenter Pkwy. RECESS 8:00 8:15 P.M. Prop. Res. accepting Quit Claim Deed Bill of Sale for right -of -way utility improve- ments on Upland Dr. Conversion of City vehicles to propane. 9/ MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT A BUDGET MOTION BE PREPARED APPROPRIATING THE CONSTRUCTION FUNDS OUT OF LAND ACQUISITION FUND AND THE BLOCK GRANT COORDINATOR POSITION OUT OF NON- DEPARTMENTAL MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES FUND AND IT BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE MARCH 3, 1980 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE TUKWILA COMMUNITY CENTER FENCING AND LIGHTS BE PUT IN THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE. MOTION CARRIED. Phil Fraser, Acting Public Works Director, reported on the street widening project, stating the engineer's estimate on the project had been $75,715 and the low bid received was $68,923.50. He recommended that the City Council accept the low bid of Moss Construction Company. Several easements are needed. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT ADMINISTRATION BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN THE CONTRACT, SUBJECT TO THE EASEMENTS, AND IT BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE MARCH 3, 1980 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COPM1ITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING RECESS FOR FIVE MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED. The Tukwila City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting was called back to order by Council President Saul with Council Members present as previously listed. Prop. Ord. Larry Hard, City Attorney, said King County has asked the City to confirming assessment postpone action on this ordinance for a short time as they are Roll LID No. 25, considering payment of a portion of their share. He said the ordin- and ance confirming the assessment roll and the proposed resolution Prop. Res. authoriz- authorizing the negotiation to sell the LID No. 25 bonds can be on ing negotiations to the agenda of the next meeting. It is likely information will have sell LID No. 25 been received by that time. bonds. MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE APPROVING AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS AND ASSESSMENT ROLL OF LID NO. 25 AND PROPOSED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO NEGOTIATE TO SELL LID NO. 25 BONDS BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE MARCH 3, 1980 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED, WITH VAN DUSEN VOTING NO. Councilman Hill said he thought the City should not accept the street until it is brought up to City standards. Phil Fraser, Acting Public Works Director, recommended that this item be tabled until Upland Drive has been brought up to City standards. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE QUIT CLAIM DEED AND BILL OF SALE FOR ROAD RIGHT -OF -WAY AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS ON UPLAND DRIVE BE TABLED UNTIL SUCH TIME AS THE CITY IS NOTIFIED THAT ALL IMPROVEMENTS HAVE BEEN INCORPORATED. MOTION CARRIED. Phil Fraser, Acting Public Works Diretor, recommended that this item be tabled for the present time. There are uncertainties that are being investigated. Councilman Harris asked Mr. Fraser if he knew of any cities who have made the conversion to propane? Mr. Fraser said the City of Seattle has done so and they are having trouble with the maintenance. There seems to be a lack of flexibility. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THIS MATTER BE TABLED UNTIL THE 1981 BUDGET IS CONSIDERED. MOTION CARRIED. Purchase of Phil Fraser, Acting Public Works Director, recommended that this Independent Water Co. item be tabled until the necessary paper work has been provided. Councilman Hill said the City had made an offer and expected a response which was not received until last December. In the discussions the Council decided until it can be decided who pays what the matter should be tabled. He said he could not see paying TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING February 25, 1980 Page 3 DISCUSSION Contd. Purchase of Independent Water Co. contd. Street Vacation MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT A COUNCIL MOTION ON request by J. THE STREET VACATION REQUESTED BY J. MELLEN AND L. M. SHAW FOR Mellen L. M. Shaw. PROPERTY LYING BETWEEN BLOCKS 3 AND 4 IN THE PLAT OF RIVERTON BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE MARCH 3, 1980 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. Prop. Res. identi- MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION fying position class- CONCERNING IDENTIFYING CURRENT POSITION CLASSIFICATIONS AND ification increas- INCREASING THE SALARY GRADE SCHEDULE BY 12% BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE ig the salary MARCH 3, 1980 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. grade schedule by 12 5 Budget Transfer Motions to author. transfer of funds for Item #15. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS Finance Personnel Committee. Public Works Committee. Public Safety Committee. OTHER Fire Dept. pump. Planning Commission requirements. Mall Avenue. Complaint about Rendering Works. $30,000 for it and then paying $500,000 to put it into service. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE PURCHASE OF THE INDEPENDENT WATER COMPANY BE TABLED UNTIL ALL OF THE DOCUMENTS AND EASEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE. MOTION FAILED. Larry Hard, City Attorney, said if the City does not want to buy the Independent Water Company they can authorize him to write a letter giving the owners that information. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY BE DIRECTED TO INFORM THE OWNERS OF THE INDEPENDENT WATER COMPANY THAT DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE INDEPENDENT WATER COMPANY TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS THE CITY IS NOT INTERESTED IN BUYING. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT THE FIVE BUDGET TRANSFER MOTIONS TO AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR THE RESOLUTION ON INCREASING THE SALARY GRADE SCHEDULE BY 12% BE ON THE AGENDA OF THE MARCH 3, 1980 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. Councilman Phelps reported the Finance and Personnel Committee would meet on February 28, 1980 at 5:00 p.m. Councilman Hill stated the Public Works Committee is working on storm drainage. Councilman Hill reported the Public Safety Committee is meeting on Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. They will discuss the leash law and its enforcement. The public is invited to attend the meeting. Council President Saul reported that the pump at the Fire Department blew up and it will cost $16,000 to replace it. Council President Saul reported it is being investigated as to whether or not an individual must be a citizen of Tukwila in order to be on the Planning Commission. Councilman Harris said she has always felt that in small cities the business people live in town and are representative of the City where their business is located. She said Tukwila is unique in that few of the people who own businesses live in the City. She said she felt we should have some representation from these people. Council President Saul said some property on Mall Avenue can be traded for the same amount of property along the river adjacent to the park. This item should be put in the Community Affairs Committee. Council President Saul reported that many complaints were being received about odors coming from the Rendering Works. Mayor Todd said the Pollution Control Center has been called. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING February 25, 1980 Page 4 OTHER Contd. Condition of Golf Course. Memo from Councilman Bohrer re Executive Session at Committee of the Whole Mtgs. EXECUTIVE SESSION 9:00 10:05 P.M. ADJOURNMENT 10:07 P.M. Daniel J. Saul, it Council President Norma Booher, Recording Secretary t� 93 Councilman Harris said she had received calls complaining about the condition of the greens at the golf course. Council President Saul asked for a report on what is being done to improve the grounds at the golf course. Council President Saul referred to Councilman Bohrer's memorandum stating in accordance with TMC 2.04.070 a Committee of the Whole Meeting does not qualify as a regular meeting where an Executive Session can be held. Larry Hard, City Attorney, said he looked at the statutes and it says executive sessions can be held at regular or special meetings. The Committee of the Whole Meeting is a regular meeting so an executive session can be held at that meeting. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO CONSIDER THE TUKWILA CITY CENTER TO BE DEVELOPED BY CHARTWELL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE EXECUTIVE SESSION END. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED.