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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-09-02 Regular MinutesTUKWILA CITY COUNCIL September 2, 1980 Tukwila City Hall 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers Regular Meeting M I N U T E S FLAG SALUTE AND CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE MINUTE APPROVAL VOUCHER APPROVAL BID OPENINGS AND AWARDS Bid Award: Signal Installation at Tukwila Pkwy. Andover Park West RECESS: 7:10 P.M. 7:15 P.M. 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, DORIS E. PHELPS, DANIEL J. SAUL, Council President, GARY L. VAN DUSEN. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY BOHRER, THAT COUNCIL MEMBERS JOHANSON AND HARRIS BE EXCUSED FROM THE MEETING. LAWRENCE E. HARD, City Attorney; SHIRLEY KRISTOFFERSON, Acting Finance Director; JOHN MCFARLAND, Administrative Assistant; TED UOMOTO, Public Works Director; MAXINE ANDERSON, City Clerk, MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 18, 1980 BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE VOUCHERS, APPROVED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, BE ACCEPTED AND WARRANTS BE DRAWN IN THEIR RESPECTIVE AMOUNTS. MOTION CARRIED. Claims Fund Vouchers #7550 #7715 Current Fund 7550 -7662 32,218.18 Golf Crse. Spec. Rev. 7663- 15,200.00 Street Fund 7664 -7684 109,687.38 Federal Shared Rev. 7685 -7687 1,906.63 Land Acq, Bldg, Dev. 7688 -7691 4,925.42 Foster Golf Acq. 7692- 606.88 Water Fund 7693 -7706 34,276.04 Sewer Fund 7707 -7714 21,924.80 Unemployment Comp. 7715- 174.45 $220,919.78 Bids were opened on August 26 at 2:00 P.M. for the installation of the signal at Tukwila Parkway and Andover Park West. Three bids were received as follows: Totem Electric of Tacoma, Inc. $42,740 Westcoast Electric Co. of Wash. $35,638 Signal Electric of Kent $29,975 The Public Works Department recommended that the bid be awarded to Signal Electric. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE BID BE AWARDED FOR THE SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT TUKWILA PARKWAY AND ANDOVER PARK WEST TO SIGNAL ELECTRIC OF KENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,975. MOTION CARRIED. CITIZEN'S COMMENTS, INTRODUCTIONS AND AWARDS Introductions: Mayor Todd introduced Patrick J. Lowery and administered the Patrick J. Lowery, Oath of Office for the position of Acting Police Chief. Mr. Acting Police Chief Lowery noted that September 1 was his 26th anniversary in law enforcement.. He was sworn in as a rooky on September 1, 1954. Mr. Lowery introduced the newest Police Officer in the Depart- ment, Darrell Baskin, and administered the Oath of Office to him. 7:07 P.M. Councilman Harris arrived at the meeting. MAYOR TODD DECLARED A FIVE MINUTE RECESS FOR INTRODUCTIONS AND CONGRATULATIONS. MAYOR TODD CALLED THE REGULAR MEETING BACK TO ORDER WITH COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT AS PREVIOUSLY REPORTED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING September 2, 1980 Page 2 PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, APPEALS AND SIMILAR MATTERS Budget Transfer Motion No. 80 -32: Amend Budget for personnel changes Formal Motion No. 80 -5: Authorizing the Public Works Director to ob- tain estimates for a consultant to do a Comprehensive Water Sewer Study ORDINANCES Proposed Ordinance Requiring certain procedures to be followed in the hiring of Depart- ment Heads Budget Transfer Motion No. 80 -32 is to amend the budget to allow for personnel changes. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT BUDGET TRANSFER MOTION NUMBER 80 -32 BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED.* Councilman Bohrer said he noted that this transfer motion deletes the salary for the position of OCD Director. That position is still in the Municipal Code. The Finance and Personnel Committee has discussed the reorganization of the Department and has agreed to discuss it further. He said he feels it is inappropriate, at this time, to delete the salary for a position the City still has. At such time as this position is no longer in the organizational structure of the City, he would support deleting the salary. ROLL CALL VOTE: BOHRER NO HARRIS NO HILL YES PHELPS YES SAUL YES VAN DUSEN YES *MOTION CARRIED. Water and sewer rates in the City have not changed since 1975 and 1977 respectively, but labor, materials, and equipment costs have continued to increase, and the current rates do not allow for any major capital improvements to the system. The Formal Motion authorizes the Public Works Director to obtain estimates for a consultant to do a Comprehensive Water and Sewer Study. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT COUNCIL APPROVE THE FORMAL MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO OBTAIN ESTIMATES FOR A CONSULTANT TO DO A COMPREHENSIVE WATER AND SEWER STUDY. MOTION CARRIED. 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, requiring certain procedures to be followed in the hiring of Department Heads. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY BOHRER, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ.* ROLL CALL VOTE: BOHRER YES HARRIS YES HILL NO PHELPS NO SAUL YES VAN DUSEN NO *MOTION FAILED TIE VOTE. X9.3 Councilman Bohrer noted that Council had asked the City Attorney to research if this ordinance was in conflict with the Civil Service Rules. Attorney Hard said he could find no conflict. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THIS ITEM BE FORWARDED TO THE AGENDA OF SEPTEMBER 8, 1980 FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION.* Mayor Todd said it is his opinion that the ordinance, as presented, dies for lack of a majority. *MOTION FAILED TIE VOTE. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING September 2, 1980 Page 3 ORDINANCES Cont. Ordinance #1175 Regulating the size of signs authoriz- ing the Planning Com. to approve extraordinary signs Councilman Saul read a memorandum from Al Pieper concerning the proposed Sign Ordinance. Mr. Pieper requests the proposed ordinance not be adopted. The original intent of the ordinance was a simple change allowing applicants, under certain conditions, to apply for relief from code restrictions. After several revisions, the ordinance now adopts provisions and conditions that an applicant cannot meet, and therefore negates.any chance of relief. Changes in the code should make it more manageable and more in line with current and future needs. Mr. Pieper had again revised the ordinance and states that his revision is simple and meets all the needs that have been expressed at previous meetings and he urged its adoption with no further revisions. Councilman Saul read, in its entirety, the proposed ordinance as revised by Mr. Pieper. Councilman Van Dusen referred to a letter from Timothy S. Dubois, Doubletree Plaza Hotel. Mr. Dubois states that he believes what is necessary is simply a brief addition to the sign code recognizing large buildings as a fact of life in Tukwila. He suggested adding a letter E to Section 19.32.140 of the TMC: "High rise structures (as defined by the TMC) engaged in retail use and having a total projected face area exceeding 6,000 square feet may make sign application to the Planning Commission, sitting as a board of architectural review." Councilman Van Dusen expressed concern that the City could end up with large, obnoxious signs. He wanted to be sure this was prevented. Mr. Dobois said the existing sign code does not preclude this. In the coming months all of Southcenter Parkway is going to be developed, and under the current code, the City could have a street that looks like Highway 99. It would be better if all sign applications had to go for architectural review. Mayor Todd asked Mr. Dubois if he saw a need for a sign larger than 150 square feet on his building and was told, no. Attorney Hard, Mayor Todd and the Council discussed their interpretation of the proposed ordinance and made suggestions on how it could be amended to clarify the meaning. Mayor Todd called Council's attention to an old lawsuit filed against the City which involved a company that did not face Interurban Avenue but had exposure to the street and had an access to it. The court ruled in favor of the company. c)cs) Mr. Dubois noted thata 150 square foot sign on any building would be less obtrusive than a sign installed at curb level. Attorney Hard stated that Council needs to decide what they want in this ordinance so it can be amended to include those items. Mayor Todd suggested that "or from which access is available" be added to the first line of Paragraph A. Councilman Phelps suggested that Council use the proposed ordinance included in the agenda packet, eliminate subparagraphs 2 and 3, and include any of the amendments agreed to by the Attorney and Council. She said Mr. Bohrer has suggested some changes that make sense in the table as far as eliminating the stair stepping of sizes and you go through the square foot of sign area and building area. She would like to preserve that improvement to the Sign Code. MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE, INCLUDING AMENDMENTS BY THE CITY ATTORNEY, BE READ. MOTION CARRIED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING September 2, 1980 Page 4 ORDINANCES Cont. RECESS: 7:53 P.M. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT COUNCIL RECESS FOR SEVEN MINUTES TO ALLOW TIME FOR THE ATTORNEY TO AMEND THE ORDINANCE. MOTION CARRIED. 8:00 P.M. MAYOR TODD CALLED THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL BACK TO ORDER WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT AS PREVIOUSLY REPORTED. Ordinance #1175 Sign Code (cont.) Attorney Hard suggested that Council approve the following changes to the proposed ordinance which is included in the agenda packet: 1. Delete "(TMC 19.32.140)" which is included in the title. 2. A. (1), sentence 2: The area (insert "of signs 3. Line in Table- -3001 5000 100 0.02 4. Delete Paragraphs (2) and (3) 5. New paragraph (2) as follows: Buildings may utilize two or more signs providing the additional signs or signing is approved by the Planning Commission and is within the maximum total permitted sign area as set forth in the Table in paragraph A. (1) above. 6. Paragraph (4) is changed to (3) and paragraph (5) to (4). MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. Attorney Hard read an ordinance of the City of Tukwila, Wash., regulating the size of signs and authorizing the Planning Com. to approve extraordinary signs and amending Ordinance No. 773, Section 011, Paragraph 7. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1175 BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Councilman Harris said she still has a problem with the sentence which reads "one sign is permitted for each street on which the property fronts." Mayor Todd said his interpretation is based on the court decision that International Harvester did front on and did have access from Interurban, therefore, the award was made in their favor. Attorney Hard said he agreed. International Harvester had an easement from Interurban across the City Light easement, and the court held that that constituted frontage. Mayor Todd said the access road past the office building and the Standard Station is truly an access into the Doubletree Plaza Hotel and, as such, the north side of the building is considered to be a legal face on which they can place one or two signs. Mayor Todd noted that the City cannot depend on the memory of certain people in dealing with this matter. We need a con- currence of Council that access road means frontage, and make it a matter of record in the minutes. Councilman Harris said the word "front" is what bothers her. Mayor Todd suggested adding "or a street from which access is available" be added after the word "fronts" in Section A. (1). Attorney Hard worded the proposed amendment as follows: "or each street from which improved vehicular access is available." MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE ORDINANCE BE AMENDED TO INCLUDE THE AMENDMENT TO PARAGRAPH A (1) AS STATED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY. MOTION CARRIED. *MOTION CARRIED, ORDINANCE ADOPTED AS AMENDED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING September 2, 1980 Page 5 ORDINANCES Cont. Ordinance #1176 Designating the lending institution and setting the interim financing rate for LID #30 Revenue Warrants Purchase of Street Sweeper MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ. MOTION CARRIED. City Attorney Hard read, in its entirety, an ordinance designating a lending institution and setting the interim financing rate for LID 30 Revenue Warrants. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT ORDINANCE #1176 BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Councilman Bohrer asked if the Bonding Attorney has approved this ordinance. Mrs. Kristofferson said he does not approve it until after Council has passed it. At that time he will give his written opinion. *MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE AGENDA BE AMENDED TO INCLUDE A DISCUSSION ON THE PURCHASE OF A NEW STREET SWEEPER. MOTION CARRIED. Councilman Hill said this item has been discussed by the Public Works Committee. Ted Uomoto, Public Works Director, said that the City's street sweeper is in a continual state of repair. They need a sweeper for Fall when the leaves are falling to keep the storm drain systems free and clear. There are options that the City can use -one is to go to a contracted sweeper service. Their hourly rate is about $45.00. If we were to have an emergency, a sweeper might not be available. They were proposing the sweeper for next year's budget, but at the present time, there is a sweeper available that another City ordered and is unable to purchase. The Street Department has reviewed sweepers and feels that a Mobil Sweeper would fit the City's needs the best. The cost would be around $58,575. If we wait until next year, there could be a time delay on delivery of several months and a price increase. The company has a lease option program. The City could rent it for 4 months at $3,750 per month. At that time, if the City decided to purchase it, then 85% of that cost is applicable toward the purchase of the new machine. The old machine has an approximate $4,000 trade in value. Councilman Saul asked if there was money available. Mr. Uomoto said they are still checking the budgets. He said they need an opinion from the City Attorney if they would have to go out for bid on this machine when another City has already gone through the bidding process. Atty. Hard said it seems to him it would have to be bid. Mayor Todd agreed that it has to be bid, and we can't do anything until it is. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT THE CITY CALL FOR BIDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF A NEW STREET SWEEPER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.* Councilman Bohrer asked where the money was coming from. Mr. Uomoto said it is undecided. Mayor Todd suggested funding through a bank loan. Councilman Van Dusen asked if there was any method of sweeping sidewalks. Ralph Trepanier and Mark Badten, Maintenance Crew, agreed that the street sweeper is too heavy and could cause damage to the sidewalks and to the utility boxes installed in them. *MOTION CARRIED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING September 2, 1980 Page 6 RESOLUTIONS Resolution #757 Authorizing the Finance Director to make a segre- gation on the original assess- ment roll for LID #25 Resolution #758 Authorizing the execution of an agreement with King County re- garding Planning for use dist. of certain block grant funds for 1981 -1983 Resolution #759 Support of the King County Housing Community Dev. Program for devel- opment of housing for Senior Citizens DEPARTMENT REPORTS Mayor's Report Visit from Ikawa -cho Budget Discussion City Attorney's Report, Sunwood Development (Park Place) MOVED BY SAUL, 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, Wash., authorizing the Finance Director to make a segregation on the original assessment roll for LID 25. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT RESOLUTION NO. 757 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY SAUL, 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, Wash., authorizing the execution of an agreement with King County regarding planning for use and distribution of certain block grant funds for program period 1981 -1983 under the Community Development Act of 1974. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT RESOLUTION NO. 758 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY HILL, 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 in support of the King County Housing and Community Development program for the development of subsidized housing for senior citizens. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT RESOLUTION NO. 759 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Todd reported that the Departments are all busy preparing their 1981 budget proposals. Mayor Todd noted that he wanted to discuss the possibility of realigning of the management of the Police and Fire Departments by forming the position of Public Safety Officer with the Council. John McFarland, Administrative Assistant, reported that he has received a communique from Ikawa -cho, Japan. They would like to send another group of citizens over for a visit in late October or early November. Councilman Saul suggested that Council consider a schedule for budget review. Mayor Todd proposed that when the budgets are all complete, the Departments consider priorities before they are presented to Council to eliminate part of the problems. Councilman Saul said it looked like dollars will be the deciding factor this year. Attorney Hard noted that Mr. Dalley, one of the principals in the Sunwood Development (Park Place) called and would like to meet with Council in an attempt to furnish information and solve their problems. Councilman Saul suggested they attend the next Committee of the Whole Meeting and he asked staff to prepare a report. Attorney Hard said one of the questions is whether Council is going to make them develop the R -1 property or are you willing to leave it in open space. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING September 2, 1980 Page 7 MISCELLANEOUS AND FURTHER AUDIENCE COMMENTS Sales Tax Councilman Phelps reported that the period of July and August Revenue sales tax revenue is 12% above the 1980 estimated figure. $320,000 was estimated and the City received $357,265. ADJOURNMENT 9:15 P.M. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED. ATTEST: Mayon /_ll —s fie° ti Crl erk