HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-03-17 Regular MinutesTUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
March 17, 1980 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
APPOINTMENTS
Tukwila Park
Commission
Civil Service
Commission
Re- discussed
on Page 12
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Regular Meeting
M I N U T E S
Mayor Todd, presiding, led the Pledge of Allegiance and called
the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order.
LIONEL C. BOHRER, GEORGE D. HILL, J. REID JOHANSON, DORIS E.
PHELPS, DANIEL J. SAUL, Council President, GARY L. VAN DUSEN.
MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, THAT COUNCIL MEMBER
HARRIS BE EXCUSED FROM THE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED.
LAWRENCE E. HARD, City Attorney; JOHN MCFARLAND, Administrative
Assistant; MAXINE ANDERSON, City Clerk; AL PIEPER, Building
Official; TED UOMOTO, Public Works Director.
MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 3, 1980, BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED.
MOTION CARRIED.
MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, THAT THE VOUCHERS,
APPROVED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, BE ACCEPTED AND WARRANTS
BE DRAWN IN THEIR RESPECTIVE AMOUNTS. MOTION CARRIED.
Claims Fund Vouchers #5799 #5970
Current Fund
Golf Crse. Spec. Rev.
Street Fund
Federal Shared Rev.
Land Acq, Bldg, Dev.
Foster Golf Acq.
Water Fund
Sewer Fund
Firemen's Pension
5799 -5897
5898-
5899 -5923
5924 -5925
5926 -5928
5930-
5931 -5945
5946 -5962
5963 -5970
49,214.52
2,211.50
52,881.22
11,225.82
1,941.23
42.96
4,331.10
15,462.34
491.66
$137,802.35
LID 28 C 23 2,512.29 Special Funding -No Rev.Warrant
LID 29 C 20 $10,457.76 Revenue Warrant #12
Positions #1 and #5 on the Tukwila Park Commission expire
March 31, 1980. Mayor Todd is recommending that Mr. Wayne
Nelson and Mrs. Donna Segale be reappointed to their respective
positions. The positions expire March 31, 1983.
MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT COUNCIL APPROVE THE
REAPPOINTMENTS TO POSITIONS #1 AND #5 ON THE PARK COMMISSION.
MOTION CARRIED.
MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT COUNCIL CONCUR WITH THE
REAPPOINTMENT OF STEVEN PHELPS TO POSITION #1 ON THE CIVIL
SERVICE COMMISSION.*
Mr. Ed Bauch, 16603 53rd Ave. So., said he felt there is a
serious problem with the Appearance of Fairness Doctrine if
Mr. Phelps is appointed to the Civil Service Commission. Mr.
Phelps has done an outstanding job on the commission for the
past four years, but the City is putting its position in jeopardy.
There is the possibility of a lawsuit on a quasi judicial board
if one of the members is the spouse of a City Councilman who has
jurisdiction in these cases.
*MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THIS APPOINTMENT BE
TABLED TO GET A LEGAL OPINION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY. MOTION
CARRIED.
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING
March 17, 1980
Page 2
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Revised Six -Year
Transportation
Improvement Plan
Transportation
Improvement Plan
CITIZEN'S COMMENTS
Dog Control
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Mr. Phil Fraser, Public Works Department, explained that review
of the Six -Year Transportation Improvement Plan adopted July
2, 1979, showed some traffic needs and programs that were
identified in the Entranco study, were not in the six -year plan.
The need to provide better regional access in and out of Tukwila,
improve the traffic flow and reduct congestion is recognized
as the highest priority for program needs for the City at this
time. The six -year plan is an important document when the City
approaches the funding sources. Entranco Engineers have reviewed
the six -year program and have added 9 new projects. Mr. Fraser
briefly reviewed the new items.
Mayor Todd declared the Public Hearing on the Revised Six
Year Transportation Improvement Plan open for audience comments.
Councilman Bohrer asked Mr. Terry Gibson of Entranco Engineers
about Item #6, Chartwell West Extension and was told this
proposed street lies south of Strander Boulevard and will be
added to the city system. He asked if Item #7, Minkler East
Extension would be extended into Renton and was told there is
no plan to extend it east. He asked about providing the right
turn lane in Item #24 and was told it would be an exclusive
right turn lane from SR 181 on to Strander Boulevard. Council-
man Bohrer further asked if the study included only automobile
traffic. Mr. Gibson said that primarily they looked at the
general purpose vehicle. Their recommendations for bicycles
was limited to providing a signed route.
Mr. Ed Bauch said that the six -year plan is the goals and
aspirations of the City as far as the local streets. Based
on the President wanting to reduce funding sources, Mr. Bauch
said it bothers him to find the pedestrian bridge on the 1st
year. This will tie up $34,000 of city funds when the
residential street program has been moved to the 3rd year.
This needs to be moved out of that priority. On Items #36
and #37, the residents have petitioned asking the City not
to redo their streets and they are still on the six -year plan.
On Item #45 there should be an asterisk added because one -half
the street is undeveloped property and should be developed
under an LID. Item #46 is the same; it should be done under
an LID. The same with 52. The City has to start looking at
the streets in McMicken Heights. It is time to shift to the
other side of town.
There being no further comments, Mayor Todd closed the
Public Hearing.
MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT THE SIX -YEAR TRANS-
PORTATION PLAN BE PLACED IN THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. MOTION
CARRIED.
Councilman Bohrer noted that Council has not heard the final
report on the Entranco Study.
MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT A PRESENTATION ON THE
ENTRANCO STUDY BE ON THE AGENDA FOR THE NEXT COMMITTEE OF THE
WHOLE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilman Van Dusen noted that the City has received a number
of complaints on large dogs running in packs. The Public Safety
Committee decided to hear citizen comments on the subject of dog
control.
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING
March 17, 1980
Page 3
CITIZEN'S COMMENTS
Dog Control
(cont.)
Citizen Complaint
cont.
PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, APPEALS AND SIMILAR MATTERS
Proclamation:
Youth Law
Week
John McFarland, Administrative Assistant, read a Proclamation
signed by Mayor Todd declaring the week of March 24th as
Youth and Law Week.
Mr. Mike Dixon, 5702 South 144th, spoke in favor of dog
control. He has had problems from messes on the lawn,to his
small children being frightened. Recently it has become more
of a problem. There are more dogs, there are larger dogs and
they are running more freely throughout the area. He expressed
concern over small children going to and from school.
Mrs. Bobby Zepp, 5637 South 149th, said she would like to see
dog control. On her street the dog problem is terrible. There
are 5 or 6 big dogs that roam the street. They make messes on
the lawn and there are dogs that are mean. They have frightened
children visiting her home.
Councilman Saul said he jogs on the streets and has been bitten
twice. One of the dogs is still roaming the streets. Mr.
Ron Mettler commented on the cars parked along both sides
of 56th Ave. South, south of the church. At times the road
is nearly impassible. There are many dogs and children running
back and forth across the street from between the parked cars.
This is really creating a traffic hazard. He asked Council what
their intent is for 56th? Is one -way or limited parking being
discussed?
Mrs. Regel, 56th Ave. South, said the dogs are making a play-
ground of her lot. They are huge animals. She is for dog control.
Mr. Ed Bauch said that dog control in our city is difficult
because of the way the County Ordinance is written. In two
areas of the County, they have enacted a temporary urban animal
control. This means that the dog has to be restrained to the
owner's property or on a leash. He recommended that the city
council adopt the urban area animal control.
Mr. Charles Wetzler, 56th Ave. South, agreed that some type
of dog control is in order. If we have a control, why would
it be necessary to have a dog license? He said he is more
concerned about children being hit by cars on his street than
bitten by dogs. If you pass a control, how can it be enforced?
Mayor Todd noted that the license fee will pay Animal Control
for picking up dogs. The owner has to pay to get the animal back.
Councilman Hill said it bothers him that the big dogs are
running in packs. Councilman Johanson asked if they are
discussing animal control or just dog control.
Mr. Glen Anderson said he is in favor of dog control as long
as it is enforced throughout the whole city.
Mr. Dixon said the dog packs are getting larger every day. One
dog isn't near as bad as 4 or 5. Mrs. Regel said she has seen
school children in the street frightened by dogs. Mrs. Zepp
said she has a neighbor that needs to walk for her health but
the dogs bother her.
MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THIS ITEM BE PUT
BACK IN THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE. MOTION CARRIED.
Mrs. Regel noted that cars can be impounded if they are parked
on the street longer than 48 hours. There are two cars on
South 144th that have been there for weeks.
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING
March 17, 1980
Page 4
PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, APPEALS AND SIMILAR MATTERS Cont.
Waiver Application
requested by A.
O'Dell (14040
Interurban Ave.)
Criteria #1
Criteria #2
Criteria #3
Waiver application submitted by Aden M. O'Dell to use the property
at 14040 Interurban Avenue South for manufacturing and retail
sale of candy, warehousing and business office. A waiver
approval is necessary because the proposed land use includes a
manufacturing activity in an area limited by the Comprehensive
Plan as Commercial uses and also, the site has direct frontage
on the Duwamish River and is designated "environmentally sensitive"
on the city's environmental base map.
Mayor Todd read Criteria #1: Does the proposed action represent
a unique condition?
MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT COUNCIL VOTE YES ON
CRITERIA #1.*
Councilman Bohrer noted that the application says it is unique
but he doesn't feel it is as there is considerable property
in that area designated Commercial by the Comprehensive Plan.
It is subject to the same conditions as this particular property.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
HILL
VAN DUSEN
SAUL
BOHRER
JOHANSON
PHELPS
*MOTION FAILED.
NOT APPLICABLE
YES
NO
NO
NO
NO
Mayor Todd read Criteria #2:
cant in scale?
MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT COUNCIL VOTE YES ON
CRITERIA #2.*
ROLL CALL VOTE:
PHELPS NO
JOHANSON NO
BOHRER YES
SAUL NO
VAN DUSEN NO
HILL NO
*MOTION FAILED.
Mayor Todd read Criteria #3: Has the applicant shown that
no reasonable alternatives are available which would not
require a waiver?
MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT COUNCIL VOTE YES
ON CRITERIA #3.*
Councilman Bohrer said since the area is designated commercial,
a total commercial use would be a condition exempt from the
requirement of the waiver. There are two reasons for the
waiver: (1)river bank, (2) request for manufacturing use.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
JOHANSON
BOHRER
SAUL
VAN DUSEN
HILL
PHELPS
*MOTION FAILED.
NO
NO
NO
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
Is the proposed action signif-
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TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING
March 17, 1980
Page 5
PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, APPEALS AND SIMILAR MATTERS cont.
Waiver Application
requested by A.
O'Dell (14040
Interurban Ave.)
(cont)
Criteria #4
Criteria #5
Criteria #6
Mayor Todd read Criteria #4: If the request for waiver involves
building, grading, clearing, excavation, or filling in a
geographical area generally identified by the environmental
base map as an area of high natural amenity or development
constraint are sufficient mitigating measures provided?
MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT COUNCIL VOTE YES
ON CRITERIA #4.*
Councilman Bohrer noted that the applicant answers "Not
Applicable" but he indicates he intends to make changes to
the buildings, and building is one of the criteria. In his
mind it clearly is applicable.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
BOHRER
SAUL
VAN DUSEN
HILL
PHELPS
JOHANSON
*MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Todd read Criteria #5: Is the request for waiver con-
sistent with the goals and policies of the comprehensive land
use policy plan?
MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT COUNCIL VOTE YES ON
CRITERIA #5.*
ROLL CALL VOTE:
SAUL
VAN DUSEN
HILL
PHELPS
JOHANSON
BOHRER
*MOTION CARRIED.
*MOTION FAILED.
NO
YES
YES, even though it is a remodel, Council
will put mitigating measures that will solve
the problems.
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
YES, because Mr. O'Dell said the building closest
to the river will not be remodeled and, at a
later date, it will possibly be torn down.
YES, it is consistent with the Land Use
Policy Plan.
YES
YES
YES
YES
NO, for a number of reasons. The buildings
on the particular site in question are located
on the south property line so there is no set-
back from the neighboring properties. The current
buildings on the site are far below the standard
that is maintained in the rest of the city. The
application does not indicate that the unsightly
character of the building is going to change.
Also, part of the building is within eight feet
of the river bank and this is not in conformance
with any number of policies in the Comprehensive
Plan.
Mayor Todd read Criteria #6: Do the requirements of this waiver
ordinance impose a special hardship to this site?
MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT COUNCIL VOTE YES ON
CRITERIA #6.*
ROLL CALL VOTE:
VAN DUSEN YES, this ordinance puts a hardship on any site.
HILL YES
PHELPS YES
JOHANSON NO
BOHRER NO, the hardship is the same on any site that has
a conflict so it is not a special hardship for
this area.
SAUL NO
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING
March 17, 1980
Page 6
PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, APPEALS AND SIMILAR MATTERS Cont.
Waiver Application
requested by A.
O'Dell (14040
Interurban Ave.)
(cont)
Criteria #7
RECESS:
8:25 P.M.-
8:30 P.M.
Mayor Todd read Criteria #7: Would a grant of the waiver
necessitate a major policy commitment prior to the adoption
of the new zoning ordinance and map?
MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT COUNCIL VOTE YES ON
CRITERIA #7.*
Councilman Bohrer said if Council is
commitment made on the Comprehensive
and allow manufacturing in the area,
commitment.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
HILL
PHELPS
JOHANSON
BOHRER
SAUL
VAN DUSEN
*MOTION FAILED.
Councilman Bohrer reminded Council they are voting first on the
preliminary waiver as submitted.
MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT COUNCIL APPROVE THE
WAIVER APPLICATION AS SUBMITTED.*
ROLL CALL VOTE:
HILL
VAN DUSEN
SAUL
BOHRER
JOHANSON
PHELPS
*MOTION FAILED.
NO
NO
YES
YES
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
going to
Land Use
it seems
change the
Policy Plan
like a major
MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT THE PRELIMINARY
WAIVER BE APPROVED SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. PROHIBITION OF OUTDOOR STORAGE OF FUELS OR MANUFACTURING
RAW MATERIALS WITHIN THE RIVER HIGH IMPACT ZONE ESTABLISH-
ED BY THE TUKWILA SHORELINE MASTER PLAN.
2. PROHIBITION OF VEHICLE MANEUVERING OR LONG -TERM PARKING
WITHIN 25' OF THE RIVER MEAN HIGH WATER LEVEL.
3. IF ANY SUBSTANTIAL OPEN PORTION OF THE SITE IS COVERED
WITH IMPERVIOUS PAVING MATERIAL, OIL SEPARATORS SHOULD
BE INSTALLED AS PART OF THE DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVING THAT
PAVED AREA.*
Councilman Hill asked if one wall of the storage area is common
to the Riverside and was told that it is. The storage area is
8 feet from the river to the south but gets wider as it goes
to the north. He suggested either removal of the storage shed
or, at least, allowing no substantial remodeling.
MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT COUNCIL RECESS FOR
FIVE MINUTES TO CONSIDER THIS FURTHER. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Todd called the regular meeting back to order with Council
Members present as previously reported.
Attorney Hard noted that the applicant will have to go through
the process to get a Substantial Development Permit as required
by the Shoreline Management Act. At the time this matter is
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING
March 17, 1980
Page 7
PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, APPEALS AND SIMILAR MATTERS Cont.
Waiver Application
requested by A.
O'Dell (14040
Interurban Ave.)
(cont)
considered for the Substantial Development Permit all conditions
to do with the buildings should be considered. Conditions such
as this should be made a part of this permit, not as a condition
of the waiver.
MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT CONDITION #4 BE ADDED-
NO MANUFACTURING USES BE PERMITTED ON THE PROPERTY.
Councilman Johanson asked if making candy is manufacturing.
Councilman Bohrer said that Council went through a considerable
process to arrive at a Comprehensive Plan that calls for no
manufacturing in the area. This is all Commercial. If we begin
to allow manufacturing, where do we stop?
Attorney Hard said the waiver process is not the right place
to consider that condition. All this does is allow them to
apply for a building permit. Councilman Johanson asked if the
waiver process isn't a good approach in regard to special
requirements? Attorney Hard explained that it is, but the
process was designed to be a temporary measure. The longer we
have before the adoption of the Zoning Ordinance, the more
problems we are faced with. An application such as this is
only the first step.
Chris Crumbaugh, audience, reminded Council that the concern,
at the beginning of the waiver process, was for areas that were
environmentally sensitive. The waiver process was adopted to
look at each case individually. The Comprehensive Plan is not
an operating document, it is a guide for adopting zoning laws.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
PHELPS NO
JOHANSON NO
BOHRER YES
SAUL NO
VAN DUSEN NO
HILL NO
*MOTION FAILED.
Councilman Johanson said it seems to him that this process
does allow "special considerations" and it can be done without
setting precedents. Attorney Hard said each application must
be considered on its own and Council must look at only the facts
set forth in this application.
Chris Crumbaugh noted that zoning is what all of the property
in town is developed by but for the ordinance requiring a waiver.
This is your zoning control. It is only precedent setting if
somebody sees a trend or doesn't see a trend in the Council decisions.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
HILL YES
VAN DUSEN YES, for several reasons: (1) It is presently
zoned M -1; (2) It is a small type of development
which is not precedent setting; (3) The develop-
ment is clean environmentally; (4) A piece of
property, identified as a "sore spot" is being
upgraded; (5) It follows the policies of the
Comprehensive Plan; (6) Council cannot always
separate Commercial and Manufacturing because
somewhere there is a gray area.
SAUL YES
BOHRER NO, (1) The development intrudes on an environ-
mentally sensitive area; (2) The policy of
allowing manufacturing in an area designated
by the Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan as
Commercial is counter to the Plan; (3) A candy
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING
March 17, 1980
Page 8
PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, APPEALS, AND SIMILAR MATTERS Cont.
Waiver Application
requested by A.
O'Dell (14040
Interurban Ave.)
(cont)
Receipt of Notice
of Suit:
Pargas vs.
City of Tukwila
Claim for Damages:
Larry Masseth
Claim for Damages:
Gary A. Nilsen
Amend Agenda
OLD BUSINESS
Budget Transfer
Motion No. 80 -7
NEW BUSINESS
shop is better than a concrete manufacturing
shop, but the quality of the development, as
it is currently proposed, is far lower than the
standards maintained elsewhere in the City.
JOHANSON NO
PHELPS YES, I don't think it is inconsistent with the
Comprehensive Land Use Goals.
*MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Aden O'Dell expressed his appreciation for the vote of the
Council.
Mayor Todd noted, for the record, receipt of Notice of Suit
No. 67013, Pargas of Seattle, Inc. -vs- City of Tukwila. John
McFarland reported that it has been referred to the Insurance
Carrier.
Mr. McFarland reported that a claim for damages was filed by
Larry Masseth. The claim resulted from damage incurred to Mr.
Masseth's vehicle while parked on 65th Avenue South during the
January snow. Mr. Masseth alleges that his vehicle was struck
by a city operated snow plow. There were no witnesses. The
Public Works Department disputes Mr. Masseth's findings. Mr.
McFarland recommended the claim be denied.
MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE CLAIM FOR DAMAGES
FILED BY MR. LARRY MASSETH BE DENIED. MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. McFarland reported that a Claim for Damages was filed by
Mr. Gary A. Nilsen as the result of a backing accident involving
a City of Tukwila Maintenance vehicle. An accident report filed
by the vehicle operator substantiated Mr. Nilsen's claim. He
recommended the claim be approved in the amount of $134.25.
MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT THE CLAIM FOR DAMAGES
IN THE AMOUNT OF $134.25 BE APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED.
MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, THAT THE AGENDA BE AMENDED
TO INCLUDE ITEM 8E. MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. McFarland read a letter from Mayor Akira Sogabe of Ikawa-
cho, Japan. Mayor Sogabe expressed pleasure in having a friendly
Sister City 5,000 miles beyond the sea. He thanked the Tukwila
citizens for the cordial welcome extended his entourage last
November and said he is looking forward to welcoming Tukwila
citizens to Ikawa -cho.
MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT COUNCIL APPROVE
BUDGET TRANSFER MOTION NUMBER 80 --7.*
Transfer necessary to allow for credit for prior experience
and education for Mark Caughey, Planning Assistant. Mr.
McFarland explained the past experience and education and how
the longevity credits were figured.
*MOTION CARRIED.
Tow Truck Rates MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN THAT THE TOW TRUCK RATES
BE NOTED AND APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED.
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TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING
March 17, 1980
Page 9
ORDINANCES
Ordinance #1148
Authorizing a
Sewer Fund Contri-
bution to repay
ineligible EPA /DOE
Grant Costs
Ordinance #1149
Relating to non-
conforming signs
MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1148
BE ADOPTED AS READ.*
MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE ORDINANCE BE
AMENDED TO HAVE THE FOURTH WHEREAS READ AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, A RESIDUAL OF $9,917 REMAINS IN THE WATER /SEWER
CONSTRUCTION FUND APPLICABLE FOR SUCH REFUND, AND.
MOTION CARRIED.
MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, THAT THE ORDINANCE BE
AMENDED TO CHANGE THE WORD "CONTRIBUTE" TO "EXPEDITE" IN THE
LAST WHEREAS. MOTION CARRIED.
MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE
BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED.
City Attorney Hard read an ordinance amending the 1980 budget
as adopted by Ordinance #1139 and authorizing a sewer fund
contribution to various sewer projects and sewer related
local improvement districts (LID'S) in order to repay ineligible
EPA /DOE Grant Costs.
Councilman Phelps explained that the projects approved under
this grant are completed and the books have been audited.
There were some audit exceptions that were not allowed and the
City is being asked to refund the money. Councilman Bohrer
noted that between the time the projects were started and the
time the audit was conducted, the criteria they used for allow-
able charges changed. He noted that URS has said they will
pay some $1,489 in engineering charges that were not allowed.
The Mayor is directed to seek reimbursement from one of the
developers for $658. The LID will pay for the remainder.
MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, THAT THE ORDINANCE BE
AMENDED BY ADDING THE FOLLOWING WHEREAS:
WHEREAS, THE CRITERIA FOR ESTABLISHING ELIGIBLE COSTS
APPLICABLE TO THE LID HAS CHANGED FROM THE TIME OF CON-
STRUCTION TO THE TIME OF AUDIT AND THE AUDIT MUST BE
CONDUCTED ACCORDING TO THE CURRENT CRITERIA.
MOTION CARRIED.
MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT THE ORDINANCE BE
AMENDED BY DELETING "AND 7" FROM SECTION 3. MOTION CARRIED.
*MOTION CARRIED, ORDINANCE NO. 1148 ADOPTED AS AMENDED.
MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE
BE READ. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Todd noted that the proposed amendment relieves the
responsibility of enforcing the Sign Ordinance for one additional
year.
City Attorney Hard read, in its entirety, an ordinance of the
City of Tukwila, Washington, relating to non conforming signs
and amending Ordinance #773 Section 010 (3).
MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1149
BE ADOPTED AS READ.*
Councilman Bohrer said he is concerned about those businesses
that are in compliance with the Sign Code and whether they are
being adversely impacted in competition by the current violators
of the Code. In reviewing the list of violators, they range
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING
March 17, 1980
Page 10
Ordinance #1149
Relating to non-
conforming signs
(cont)
Ordinance #1150
Relating to the
composition of
membership of the
Tukwila Planning
Commission
from small corporations to some of the largest in the City.
These violators have had seven years to amortize the cost of
their signs. The economic impact on these businesses should
be quite small. Councilman Bohrer recommended that the period
not be extended but that Council request the Building Official
to come back with some simple changes to make many of the non-
conforming signs conform. Then, the City could continue to
proceed with the flagrant violators and have time to proceed
with the revisions to the Sign Code.
Mayor Todd commented that the City receives $1,800,000 in retail
sales tax, and without a sign the retail business cannot survive.
Al Pieper, Building Official, said the problem of enforcement
comes after a citation is issued. There is no variance procedure
for people with non conforming signs to follow. The purpose of
the year's extension is to allow time to revise the Sign Ordinance
to make it enforceable.
Mr. Wetzler, audience, commented that Council needs to take
into consideration what the sign means to the business and to
its prospective customers.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
BOHRER NO
HILL YES
JOHANSON NO
PHELPS YES
SAUL YES
VAN DUSEN YES
*MOTION CARRIED.
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MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY HILL, 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 the composition of membership of the
Tukwila Planning Commission and amending ordinance No. 1112,
Section 1 and TMC 2.36.010 to establish conditions of residency.
MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1150 BE
ADOPTED AS READ.*
MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE ORDINANCE BE AMENDED
TO STRIKE THE WORDING AFTER "PLANNING COMMISSION" IN THE LAST
SENTENCE AND ADD "SO LONG AS THESE PERSONS RESIDE WITHIN THE
TUKWILA PLANNING AREA.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
BOHRER YES
HILL NO
JOHANSON YES
PHELPS NO
SAUL NO
VAN DUSEN NO
*MOTION FAILED
ROLL CALL VOTE:
BOHRER NO
HILL YES
JOHANSON NO
PHELPS YES
SAUL YES
VAN DUSEN YES
*MOTION CARRIED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 1150 AS READ.
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING
March 17, 1980
Page 11
ORDINANCES Cont.
APPOINTMENT:
Planning Com-
mission,
Charles Arvidson
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution #721
Ordering the
cancellation of
outstanding
municipal warrants
Mayor Todd recommended that Mr. Charles Arvidson be appointed
to the unexpired term of Mr. Steve Welsh. The term expires
on March 31, 1985.
MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT MR. CHARLES ARVIDSON
BE APPOINTED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. MOTION CARRIED.
MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION
BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED.
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City Attorney Hard read a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Tukwila ordering the cancellation of outstanding municipal
warrants.
MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT RESOLUTION NO. 721
BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED.
Proposed Resolution- MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION
Endorsing the King BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED.
Subregional Plan
City Attorney read a resolution endorsing the King Subregional
Plan adopted by the King Subregional Council of the Puget Sound
Council of Governments.
City Attorney Hard pointed out that he rewrote the Resolution
as directed by the Council.
MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION
BE ADOPTED AS READ.*
MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION
BE AMENDED BY DELETING THE PORTION OF SECTION I WHICH FOLLOWS
"AS LISTED IN APPENDIX A OF THIS RESOLUTION.
Attorney Hard agreed with the amendment.
Chris Crumbauch, audience, asked the implication of the map
attached to the resolution. Mayor Todd said the City wanted
to change the designation to be more eligible for funds and
the City wants funding availability on the broadest scope within
the guidelines to be indicated in the resolution. Mr. Crumbaugh
said he could see things outside the area designated that could
be priorities for funding. Mayor Todd noted that once you
cross the City boundaries you infringe on other jurisdictions.
Mr. Crumbaugh suggested the map read the designation is within
the Tukwila City Limits. There are things outside the City
that could serve the City and are vital to the City concerns.
He also said he would recommend leaving all of Section I in.
Attorney Hard explained that this resolution is a statement
saying we disagree with the plan. We want to be called a
"Secondary Metropolitan Center." Section 4 says the City
designates the area described on Attachment I as a Secondary
Metropolitan Activity Center.
*MOTION CARRIED.
Councilman Bohrer noted that Map 1 of the plan designates
Tukwila /Southcenter.
MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT SECTION 4 BE AMENDED
BY ADDING THE FOLLOWING WORDING: THE CITY FURTHER REQUESTS
THAT MAP 2, ENTITLED DESIGNATED ACTIVITIES CENTERS, KING
SUBREGION, OF THE ACTIVITIES CENTER POLICY DESIGNATE A SECONDARY
METROPOLITAN CENTER AT THIS LOCATION BY THE NAME "TUKWILA."
MOTION CARRIED.
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING
March 17, 1980
Page 12
RESOLUTIONS Cont.
Proposed Resolution
Endorsing the King
Sugregional Plan
(cont)
APPOINTMENTS:
Civil Service
Commission
Steven Phelps
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Mayor's Report
Finance Director's
Monthly Report of
Investments
ADJOURNMENT
10:55 P.M.
c-
Councilman Bohrer said he has noted several problems with the
map attached.
MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE MAP ATTACHED BE
AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
1. THE PORTION OF THE MAP CURRENTLY ENTITLED SECONDARY
RECREATION /TRADE AREA BE DELETED ALONG WITH BOX DENOTING IT.
2. THE OTHER CROSS HATCHED BOX THAT INDICATES THE INDUSTRIAL
AREA SOUTH OF 405, EAST OF I -5 NORTH OF 180TH THENCE EAST
TO CITY LIMITS BE DESIGNATED TUKWILA SECONDARY METROPOLITAN
CENTER.
3. THE MAP BE DESIGNATED ATTACHMENT 1 AND ENTITLED DESIGNATED
ACTIVITY CENTER.
Mayor Todd said he can see some problems that might impact the
intent. Some sizeable pieces of property are being deleted.
*MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THIS ITEM BE PLACED ON
THE AGENDA FOR THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OF MARCH 24TH.*
Councilman Bohrer said that for some reason Tukwila was designated
as a Suburban Activity Center. There are criteria in the docu-
ment by which the City will be measured for the designation of
Secondary Metropolitan Center. He suggested that a Staff Report
be submitted to Council giving supporting information on the
size designation, the distance from other centers and that it
address all of the other criteria.
*MOTION CARRIED.
The appointment of Mr. Steven Phelps to the Civil Service
Commission was tabled to get an opinion from the City Attorney.
Attorney Hard said he could see no violation of the Appearance
of Fairness Doctrine.
MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY BOHRER, THAT THIS ITEM BE BROUGHT
BACK TO THE TABLE.*
Councilman Phelps excused herself from the table.
*MOTION CARRIED.
MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT COUNCIL CONCUR WITH
THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF MR. STEVEN PHELPS TO THE CIVIL SERVICE
COMMISSION. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Todd reported they are working on the Firefighter Contract,
but it is not ready for discussion with the Council.
Councilman Phelps read the Investment Report submitted by Ron
Swanson, Finance Director. Interest income for the month of
February amounted to $51,225.28 from the following activity:
Investments Sold $2,954,475
Investments Purchased $3,121,000
MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED.
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Mayor
CiyClerk