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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-01-05 Regular MinutesJanuary 5, 1981 7:00 P.M. FLAG SALUTE AND CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL 3os Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers Regular Meeting MINUTES Mayor Todd, presiding, led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order. LIONEL C. BOHRER, MABEL J. HARRIS, GEORGE D. HILL, DORIS E. PHELPS, DANIEL J. SAUL, Council President, GARY L. VAN DUSEN. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT COUNCILMAN JOHANSON BE EXCUSED FROM THE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. OFFICIALS IN LAWRENCE E. HARD, City Attorney; SHIRLEY KRISTOFFERSON, Acting ATTENDANCE Finance Director; TED UOMOTO, Public Works Director, DON WILLIAMS, Recreation Supervisor; MAXINE ANDERSON, City Clerk. MINUTE APPROVAL MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 15, 1980, BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED.* VOUCHER APPROVAL APPOINTMENTS: Tukwila Arts Commission MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT PAGE 11 BE AMENDED TO INCLUDE THE REPLY OF DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY CARLSON TO THE QUESTION "IS THE CITY ATTORNEY ALWAYS BOUND TO REPRESENT THE MAYOR AS OP- POSED TO THE COUNCIL" AND HIS ANSWER WAS "NO THAT THAT WAS NOT THE CASE, THE CITY ATTORNEY, I BELIEVE, REPRESENTED THE CITY." MOTION CARRIED. *MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF DECEMBER 18, 1980 BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF DECEMBER 22, 1980 BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE VOUCHERS, APPROVED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, BE ACCEPTED AND WARRANTS BE DRAWN IN THEIR RESPECTIVE AMOUNTS. MOTION CARRIED WITH BOHRER VOTING NO. Claims Fund Vouchers #8698 #8804 Current Fund 8698 8770,8804 $19,824.30 Street Fund 8772 -8782 7,717.06 Land Acq, Bldg, Dev. 8771- 861.35 Water Fund 8783 -8795 14,947.80 Sewer Fund 8796 -8803 1,600.79 $44,951.30 Councilman Bohrer said that included in these vouchers is payment for the Lanier recording equipment and he feels that Council did not understand what they were buying. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS TO THE ARTS COMMISSION BE READ FOR COUNCIL CONCURRENCE. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Todd said the following citizens have volunteered to serve on the Arts Commission. POSITION NO. 1. Ms. Marcia Clay, 15150 65th Ave. South POSITION NO. 2. Mr. William Gorjance, 16604 53rd Ave. South POSITION NO. 3. Mr. Richard Gravender, 5632 South 149th POSITION NO. 4. Ms. Berdene Saul, 17000 53rd Ave. South MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT COUNCIL CONCUR WITH THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS TO THE ARTS COMMISSION. MOTION CARRIED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING January 5, 1981 Page 2 PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, APPEALS AND SIMILAR MATTERS Agenda Items MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT ITEM 8a BE PUT FORWARD AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT.* *MOTION CARRIED WITH VAN DUSEN VOTING NO. *MOTION CARRIED. 3cSc Mayor Todd noted that Mr. Thorpe had called and asked to have Agenda Item 8a -an ordinance reclassifying certain lands from R -1 -12 to R -3 and R -4 within the City of Tukwila (Wynn Property) -put for- ward to the next Committee of the Whole meeting as he was not avail- able for tonight's meeting. Councilman Van Dusen said there should be time this evening to dis- cuss this. .Further, he had talked with Mr. Thorpe about Item 8a; his main concern was that Council might change the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Councilman Van Dusen said he would like to discuss this item. The concerns over the development of the property have nothing to do with the rezone. Foster Golf Course Ted Uomoto, Public Works Director, reviewed the summary of alterna- Bridge Rehabilita- tives for rehabilitation of the Foster Golf Course Bridge. Alternate tion #2 is a minimal project with an expected life of 5 years. It would cost approximately $80,000. Alternate #3 proposes a new structure for an approximate cost of $200,000. Mr. Uomoto said he recommends the construction of a new bridge if it is financially feasible. He suggested the existing bridge could be reinforced to make it usable while a new bridge is being constructed. Councilman Van Dusen expressed concern about the cost of these alternatives. He discussed the problem with a Mr. Brown of Hamilton Construction, Springfield, Oregon. The largest percentage of their work is bridges. Mr. Brown gave a rough estimate of $45,000 to install new dead -men, a new tower, and new decking and stringers of a treated material. Construction time was estimated at one week if the equipment could be gotten in. This should extend the life of the bridge about twenty years. The condition of the existing cables will have a bearing on final cost. Preliminary Engineering to ready the project to Call for Bids would cost around $3,500. Councilman Van Dusen suggested that Council instruct the Mayor to contact this company and proceed with the preliminary engineering. Councilman Harris noted at the end of twenty years the bonds would be paid off and at that time, a new bridge could be built. Mayor Todd said the Golf Course is producing enough revenue presently, without raising green fees to amortize the cost of a bond issue to replace the bridge. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT COUNCIL ALLOW THE MAYOR TO NEGOTIATE THE PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING UP TO THE AMOUNT OF $4,000 FOR GOLF COURSE BRIDGE REHABILITATION PROJECT.* Councilman Bohrer asked if the estimated five years life expected in Alternate #2 is keyed to the cable. Mr. Uomoto said it was, but he did not feel the existing cables could be good for another twenty years. Councilman Van Dusen said the $45,000 is based on the as- sumption that the cable does not need to be replaced. Councilman Bohrer asked what is the source of the $4,000 and was told Golf Course Special Revenue. Don Williams, Recreation Department, said the leagues that play at the golf course are expressing concern. They do not want to play on a nine hole course. In the next few weeks we need to know so we can start scheduling. Tournament play usually starts the first part of April. We need the 18 hole golf course to generate the revenue. Do we want to make temporary repairs on the bridge to allow the foot traffic? TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING January 5, 1981 Page 3 PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, APPEALS, AND SIMILAR MATTERS Cont. Foster Golf Course Bridge Rehabilita- tion (cont.) Final Acceptance: Traffic Signal, Tukwila Pkwy Andover Pk. W. RECESS: 8:10 p.m.- 8:15 p.m. LID #30, Con- sulting Engineers Council declared a five minute recess. 3c Mr. Roy Moore, President of Golf Management, explained to Council that it takes $26,000 per month to maintain the Golf Course. The revenue comes from the operation; if it doesn't come in the operating costs are still there. The revenues have got to come in. We have to let the leagues know or they will go to another golf course. Last year the league play generated $18,000 per month during the summer. If they don't play this year, that $18,000 disappears. We expect to run a negative cash flow during the winter. It is approximately $15,000 to $20,000 a month and we expect to make it up during the summer. We have to schedule the leagues and tournaments this month. If we can't schedule them, that revenue is lost. We lost money last year due to some of the improvements and also due to a decline in revenue because of the installation of the irrigation system. If we are faced with a $75,000 to $100,000 loss this year, it is not fair for Council to expect us to bear the burden. Unless we can tell people we are going to have a bridge, we are going to have to sit down with Council and make some decisions. You can't expect us to take the loss. The golf course has to be maintained. If you let it deteriorate, it is not that easy to get back. I want Council to understand, if the bridge is not repaired soon, we could be down $150,000 in revenue this year. This is a recreation business sub- ject to the public. Councilman Bohrer asked about the financing available for the bridge project. Mrs. Kristofferson explained that there is approximately $80,000 available in the Land Acquisition Fund. Mr. Bill Smith, Foster Golf Course Men's Club, said they have ap- proximately 200 members. If a decision on the bridge isn't made soon, they will start losing members. We need something to report to them at their board meeting next Tuesday. Mayor Todd assured Mr. Smith he would have a complete report for them. He will contact the consulting engineers and start the plans going. Councilman Harris assured him there will definitely be a bridge. It has taken a little longer because we want it to be a good bridge and one that will last. Memorandum from Wes Jorgenson, Junior Engineer, states Signal Electric has completed the installation of the traffic signal at Tukwila Park- way and Andover Park West in accordance with the plans, specifications, and change orders. The total project cost was $51,529.03. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT COUNCIL ACCEPT THE INSTALLATION OF THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT TUKWILA PARKWAY AND ANDOVER PARK WEST. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Todd called the regular meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order with Council Members present as previously reported. Mr. Uomoto explained Exhibit A, attachment to the proposed Consulting Engineer Agreement with Horton Dennis Associates for LID #30. It identifies the scope of work which remains should the City proceed with the LID. Phase I is to finalize the development($2,100). Phase IA would provide a new preliminary assessment role if it is required ($1,700). Phase II is for construction surveying ($7,900). And, Phase III provides for the final assessment roll ($700). The total agreement amounts to $12,400. This is in addition to the funds al- ready paid to date. Mr. Uomoto thought that figure was a little over $15,000. Mayor Todd noted that the total project engineering will be $27,400, approximately 10% of the total project. Councilman Van Dusen said it is time everyone is held accountable for his work. When change orders come up, we have to take a good look at them. Is the $12,400 an appropriate figure. Mr. Uomoto said it is a fair figure. All inspection will be done by City Staff. Councilman Phelps asked if the City crew will be used to change the utilities and was told no. Councilman Bohrer asked what the basis for the preliminary assessment roll was. Mr. Uomoto TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING January 5, 1981 Page 4 PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, APPEALS AND SIMILAR MATTERS,- Cont. LID #30, Con- sulting Engineering (cont.) Resolution 773 Authorizing the Mayor to execute agreement with Horton Dennis (LID #30) Lawsuit regarding new rules for Muni- cipal Court Confirm Appoint- ment of Finance Director RECESS: 8:45 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. 3b I said it was done by square feet of property. It was felt that this is the most equitable. Councilman Harris asked if the necessary property is already acquired. Attorney Hard said no, it is in the process. 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 Mayor to execute an agreement with Horton Dennis Assoc., Inc. for consulting engineering on LID #30. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT RESOLUTION NO. 773 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. Attorney Hard explained that the City of Seattle has invited cities and towns to participate in a court action against the State. This lawsuit is contemplated to recover the increased costs mandated by the Rules for Appeal of Decisions of Courts of Limited Jurisdiction. He recommended that Tukwila support their action. Mayor Todd recom- mended that it be at no cost to the tax payers. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL THAT COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO WRITE A LETTER OF SUPPORT TO THE SEATTLE ATTORNEY.* Council expressed concern about the amount it might cost to participate in that suit. Attorney Hard said he would write the letter of support, call the Attorney handling this for more information and report back to Council. *MOTION CARRIED WITH HILL VOTING NO. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY BOHRER, THAT THE APPOINTMENT OF FINANCE DIRECTOR BE MOVED TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING.* ROLL CALL VOTE: BOHRER YES HARRIS YES HILL NO PHELPS NO SAUL YES VAN DUSEN NO Mayor Todd asked Attorney Hard if he could break the tie. Attorney Hard said, yes. Mayor Todd YES. *MOTION CARRIED. Councilman Bohrer explained that this action calls for Council con- firmation. Is it appropriate to let the administration rule on such an action, and if it is now considered and the confirmation vote comes out a tie, is the administration authorized to cast the tie breaking vote? Attorney Hard said, under Roberts Rules of Order and under the RCW, the Mayor does have the power to cast the tie breaking vote on busi- ness matters before the Council at a regular meeting. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT COUNCIL RECESS TO ALLOW THE ATTORNEY TIME TO RESEARCH THE QUESTION. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Todd called the meeting back to order with Council Members present as previously reported. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING January 5, 1981 Page 5 PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, APPEALS AND SIMILAR MATTERS Cont. Confirm Appoint- ment of Finance Director (cont.) 306 Attorney Hard explained that the question he has been looking at is whether or not, in the confirmation of the Finance Director, the Mayor can break a tie vote of the Council. The TMC says "Director shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by a majority of the members of the City Council." The State Statute says the Mayor "shall have a vote only in the case of a tie." It gives the Mayor the power to cast the tie vote in this matter. The City Council has adopted Roberts Rules and they say "if there is a tie without the chair's vote, the presiding officer can, if he is a member, vote in the af- firmative." Attorney Hard said this is very complicated. Mayor Todd said it has been the practice for the Mayor to break a tie vote. Attorney Hard said in this case, the Mayor wishes to cast a vote on something that deals with one of his actions. I feel, at the moment, he has the power, but this is with hesitation because I have not had the chance to research enough. Councilman Harris suggested it be left until the Attorney has time to check. Councilman Bohrer explained the issue is t'rhseparation of powers of the Council versus the Administration. The ordinance explicitly says the Council shall do something where the Mayor has already acted. The ordinance draws a line, appointed by the Mayor and con- firmed by the Council means both bodies act independently. Attorney Hard said this is what troubles him, but based on everything he has seen, it looks like the Mayor has the right to cast the vote. He offered to research further. Mayor Todd said the selection process was done in accordance with the request or direction of one of the Council Members. I was not in on the selection process; in my case nothing has happened to create a conflict of interest. Mayor Todd said he would like an answer from the Attorney -can I break a tie vote? Attorney Hard said it is a difficult question, but based on what I have looked at, I believe you have the power, but there is still some doubt. Councilman Van Dusen suggested Council proceed with the vote on the condition that favorable opinion of the Attorney is upheld by his further research on the matter. If it is not favorable, then the matter will come back to the table. Councilman Bohrer said there is precedent already set in previous Council procedures'moving matters forward until Council can decide. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THIS ITEM BE MOVED FORWARD.* ROLL CALL VOTE: BOHRER YES HARRIS YES HILL NO PHELPS NO SAUL YES VAN DUSEN NO Attorney Hard said, in this case, Mayor Todd can break the tie vote. Mayor Todd NO. *MOTION FAILED. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT COUNCIL CONFIRM THE APPOINT- MENT BY THE MAYOR FOR THE POSITION OF FINANCE DIRECTOR.* TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING January 5, 1981 Page 6 PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, APPEALS AND SIMILAR MATTERS Cont. Confirm Appoint- ment of Finance Director (cont.) Councilman Phelps reported that, at the direction of the City Council, the position of Finance Director was advertised. Five candidates were chosen for interviews. It was a unanimous decision that three top candidates were chosen. The number 1 candidate, as it turned out, was not truthful about the manner in which he left his last job. The number 2 candidate determined that the salary offered by Tukwila was not acceptable. The 3rd candidate was the Acting Finance Director, Mrs. Kristofferson. The top three candidates were then submitted to the Mayor. Councilman Bohrer asked if candidate No. 2 was offered the job. Councilman Phelps said she was uncertain, but they were aware of what he is making at the present time which is more than Tukwila's Grade 1. Councilman Bohrer noted that there is no evidence that candidate No. 2 was offered the job. He asked if candidate No. 1 was given the opportunity to explain the problems discovered during the background check. Councilman Phelps said she didn't know. Councilman Phelps said the process they used in interviewing and selecting candidates was no different than that used for filling positions in other departments. Councilman Harris said this has gone on this long, why not let it go another week and get the answers to our questions. If Mr. McFarland was here, we could get the answers now. 363 Councilman Harris said she would like to know for sure if the No. 2 gentleman was offered the job and actually turned it down, so the City isn't putting itself in the position for a lawsuit. Mayor Todd noted that many people have turned down positions with the City because the pay isn't what they expected. Mayor Todd noted that after all the checking was completed, Mrs. Kristofferson is No. 1. The first person wasn't truthful in the interview and the second person wasn't interested because of the pay. Councilman Van Dusen asked Mayor Todd if the No. 2 person showed interest in the position would he still have picked Mrs. Kristofferson. Mayor Todd said he would have picked whoever was in the No. 1 position. This is what he committed to Mrs. Harris to do. Mayor Todd said he supports the selection. Mrs. Kristofferson has been with the City many years: and does a good job. He solicited Council support on the appointment. Councilman Harris said she is concerned because nowhere does it indicate the No. 2 candidate was offered the job and turned it down. Councilman Phelps: clarified that the older gentleman was the No. 1 candidate. RECESS: 9:40 p.m.- MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY PHELPS THAT COUNCIL RECESS FOR FIVE 9:45 p.m. MINUTES WHILE THE CITY ATTORNEY CALLS MR. MCFARLAND. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Todd called the meeting back to order with the Council Members present as previously reported. Attorney Hard talked to Mr. McFarland on the telephone about the hiring process. Mr. McFarland told him he was asked, by the Mayor, to design an objective method for selecting a Finance Director. He feels it was done objectively. The name of three qualified candidates were submitted to the Mayor. Candidate No. 2 was holding a position in which he was earning a salary substantially larger than this one offers. No, candidate No. 2 was not offered the job. It was John's feeling that it would have been futile. Councilman Hill said it is the Mayor's prerogative, as the Admini- strator of the City, to choose one of the three candidates offered. Attorney Hard agreed there is an approved Civil Service doctrine called the Rule of Three. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING January 5, 1981 Page 7 PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, APPEALS AND SIMILAR MATTERS Cont. Confirm Appoint- ment of Finance Director (cont.) Councilman Bohrer said this was not the process that was agreed upon, it was the top ranked candidate. The process has not been fulfilled if candidate No. 2 has not declined the position. 36I Mayor Todd said we are really quite fortunate things have evolved the way they have. If I felt I would be embarrassed by making this appointment, I certainly wouldn't do it. Shirley has proven she is capable and I support the appointment. Councilman Bohrer asked the City Attorney if candidate No. 2 should be given the chance to decline the position. The Mayor's agreement with Mrs. Harris was that the top ranked candidate would be offered the job. This has not happened. Attorney Hard said if this would result in four members of the Council approving the appointment, it would be a nice solution. Councilman Harris said this has been going on a whole year, does it have to be done tonight. The full Council has always confirmed appointments. Councilman Hill did not agree. Councilman Phelps said candidate No. 2 has applied for other positions, and we had the feeling Tukwila wasn't the place he was looking for. Attorney Hard said it would be desirable if four Council people confirmed this nomination. The TMC says "confirmed by a majority of the members of the City Council." Does this take precedent or does the tie breaking rule? It is a tough question to answer. ROLL CALL VOTE: BOHRER HARRIS HILL PHELPS SAUL VAN DUSEN NO NO, I want to qualify. I said if all conditions were met, I would vote for the Mayor's candidate; but, right now, I don't think all the qualifications have been met, so I have to vote against it. YES YES NO YES 3 YES; 3 NO. TIE VOTE. Attorney Hard said he would like more time to research the question. Councilman Van Dusen said if Council is going to proceed and the Attorney comes back with a negative report, it is up to us to bring this back to the table. Mayor Todd said potentially this is a very expensive decision that could cost the tax payers a lot of money. The main problem is that we will be losing a Finance Director -the annual report is due and we have no one in this city that can do it. Shirley has done a good job this past year, and I think, she has to be confirmed. I don't see how I can vote no on this. Mayor Todd asked Mrs. Harris if she would vote in the affirmative for the appointment if candidate No. 2 rejects the offer. Councilman Bohrer questioned this procedure. Attorney Hard said he sees nothing illegal. Attorney Hard said he is weighing the question, does the Mayor have the right to cast the tie breaking vote in this case. Mayor Todd asked for time to caucus with the City Attorney. Council agreed. Mayor Todd returned and reported that Attorney Hard is going to come up with a written legal opinion as to whether, in this instance, I have the right to cast the tie breaking vote. I am prepared to cast the vote subject to his opinion being received in the affirmative (the authority). Attorney Hard said he will have it by the end of tomorrow. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING January 5, 1981 Page 8 PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, APPEALS AND SIMILAR MATTERS Cont. Confirm Appoint- ment of Finance Director (cont.) ORDINANCES Ordinance #1199 Establishing cer- tain minimum standards for ap- proval of sprink- lers in buildings RESOLUTIONS Proposed Resolution Identifying current position classifica- tions and increasing the salary grade schedule by 12% Reconsider Item 8b Proposed Ordinance Repealing Ordinance #1175, concerning the regulation of signs Mayor Todd said he will vote for the appointment effective on the date he receives legal authority from Mr. Hard. If he feels I do not have the authority, my vote will become null and void. The *vote will stand, confirmation by 4 to 3 subject to legal authority. 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, Wash., establishing certain minimum standards for approval of sprinklers in buildings within the City of Tukwila and amending Ord. No. 1141. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1199 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY HARRIS THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION IDENTIFYING CURRENT POSITION CLASSIFICATIONS AND INCREASING THE SALARY GRADE SCHEDULE BY 12% BE PUT IN THE FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE. MOTION CARRIED. *3 YES; 3 NO. Mayor Todd cast a YES vote. MOTION CARRIED. 306s MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT ITEM 8b BE PLACED BACK ON THE TABLE FOR CONSIDERATION.* Councilman Van Dusen explained that Ordinance No. 1175 created more problems with signs than it solved. He suggested 1175 be repealed and Council start giving some thought to the Sign Ordinance. Councilman Harris said there were signs installed under Ordinance 1175. I think the Building Official misinterpreted the ordinance. Councilman Van Dusen said Council needs to make it very clear what their intent is. Councilman Van Dusen cited Section 7A and said it is causing a problem. Councilman Harris said there isn't time to study the ordinance tonight. Councilman Van Dusen recommended the ordinance be repealed. This isn't solving the problem. Amending the sign ordinance is going to be a large job. Councilman Bohrer said he understood there were two problems. Councilman Van Dusen said we need to go back to the old ordinance and not try to amend 1175. Mayor Todd said this has been to the Planning Commission and they agree ordinance 1175 should be repealed. Councilman Bohrer noted that section (3) is also a problem, but repealing the ordinance won't take care of that because it is the same wording in Ord. 773. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. City Attorney read an ordinance of the City of Tukwila, Wash., repealing ordinance No. 1175 concerning the regulation of signs. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Councilman Bohrer explained that there are two problems. One of them is the same in both ordinances, one of them is different. Either action you take fixes half the problem. Why take this action now and go back to something else later. If you can't fix the whole problem, leave it the way it is. *MOTION FAILED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING January 5, 1981 Page 9 ADJOURNMENT: 10:55 P.M. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED. 91 11A44-datY M ?or Ci y Clerk