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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-02-17 Regular MinutesTUKWILA CITY COUNCIL February 17, 1981 Tukwila City Hall 7:00 P.M. FLAG SALUTE AND CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE MINUTE APPROVAL VOUCHER APPROVAL Budget Transfer Motion No. 81 -03: F.G.C. Irrigation System Council Chambers 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, GARY L. VAN DUSEN, Council President. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT COUNCIL MEMBER HARRIS BE EXCUSED FROM THE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. LAWRENCE E. HARD, City Attorney; SHIRLEY KRISTOFFERSON, Acting Finance Director; JOE MATHEWS, Acting Administrative Assistant, TED UOMOTO, Public Works Director; DON WILLIAMS, Recreation Supervisor; MAXINE ANDERSON, City Clerk. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 2, 1981, BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED.* *MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES BE TABLED UNTIL THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING.* Councilman Bohrer explained that he had just received a copy and wanted time to review them. *MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY PHELPS THAT THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 9, 1981 BE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED. MOTION CARRIED. Claims Fund Vouchers #9102 #9234 Current Fund Golf Course Spec. Rev. Street Fund Foster Golf Links Acq. Water Fund Sewer Fund Firemen's Pension Councilman Van Dusen explained that he reviewed the vouchers because the members of the Finance Committee were out of town. There are a couple of things that he noted that should be watched. (1) We need to check on the use of credit cards, who is using them, and where are they going that they need to use the credit cards? (2) Has anyone looked into the cost of copying; can we consolidate it? (3) We still have the problem of running after parts. It in- cludes everything from vehicle parts to hobby crafts. (4) Rental of some particular items might be more practical than the purchase. (5) If the use of gasoline stays at the same rate, we will be well overspent by the end of the year. We need to establish a vehicle use policy in the City. (6) How do we monitor long distance tele- phone calls? (7) Again, I noted the high cost for consultant work (8) Also, I think Council should have the right to negotiate employee benefits instead of having outside agencies telling us what we have to pay for. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE VOUCHERS BE ACCEPTED AND WARRANTS BE DRAWN IN THEIR RESPECTIVE AMOUNTS. MOTION CARRIED. PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, APPEALS AND SIMILAR MATTERS MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT COUNCIL APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER MOTION NO. 81 -03 AS PRESENTED.* The transfer covers design changes for the Foster Golf Course Irrigation Project. The original budget of $199,000 will be increased to $228,000. *MOTION CARRIED. 9107 -9179 9180 -9181 9182 -9202 9203- 9204 -9217 9218 -9230 9231 -9234 $48,763.19 770.80 7,970.03 767.79 4,280.61 19,390.80 436.53 $82,379.75 TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING February 17, 1981 Page 2 ORDINANCES Proposed Ordinance Establishing green fees at Foster Golf Course MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ. MOTION CARRIED. City Attorney Hard read an ordinance of the City of Tukwila, Wash., establishing Green Fees charged at Foster Municipal Golf Links, and repealing Ordinance No. 1159. Councilman Van Dusen asked, if Ordinance No. 1159 is repealed and the bridge isn't completed so there are not eighteen holes, what ordinance are the fees based on. Attorney Hard revised the pro- posed ordinance to clarify this point. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1203 BE ADOPTED AS AMENDED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY.* Mr. Roy Moore, President of Golf Management, asked for clarification. The $7.00 fee goes into effect when 18 holes are available for play. What rate is in effect now for people who play 18 holes? Are we required to charge them two 9 hole fees? Councilman Van Dusen said the intent was to operate under the old schedule until 18 holes become available. Councilman Johanson said the fees need to be established now so the leagues can be notified. Mr. Bill Smith, Foster Golf Club, reported that at the present time, they have 179 paid up members. Of this 179, 60 of them are senior citizens:. They play two to three times a week, part of the time on Saturday and Sunday. They are on a fixed income and cannot afford $7.00 for weekends. The seniors should get some kind of a rate. Don Williams, Recreation Supervisor, asked Mr. Smith what he felt was a reasonable weekend senior rate. Mr. Smith though $4.00 or $5.00. Mr. Williams noted that the Finance and Personnel Committee recommended these fees. He encouraged Council to approve the fees so the leagues can be notified. Mr. Moore explained that most courses don't have weekend junior and senior rates. The special rate was set to encourage these people to play during the off hours. If senior rates are allowed on the weekends, they could book the times so that those paying full fare are unable to get a tee off time. If it was possible, maybe the lower rate could be given to club members. If the seniors get a break in rates at Foster, it would encourage those from other areas to come here and play for the reduced weekend rate. Mr. Gordie Richardson, past president of the Foster Golf Club, noted a newspaper article concerning holiday play rates that dis- courage seniors from playing. Attorney Hard suggested that the ordinance be worded as follows: Section 1. Effective 12:01 a.m., April 1, 1981, the following rates are established for play at Foster Municipal Golf Links: Section II. Effective 11:59 p.m., March 31, 1981, Ordinance No. 1159, adopted the 19th day of May, 1980, shall be repealed. Councilman Hill asked if Council passed a reduced rate for weekend play for senior members of the club, could this be considered dis- crimination? Mr. Williams said his experience has been that you can't discriminate among seniors. Mr. Richardson said if Council approved the reduced rates for seniors and someone challenged it, what would happen? Attorney Hard said they could take legal action to have it discontinued. *MOTION WITHDRAWN. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING February 17, 1981 Page 3 ORDINANCES Cont. Proposed Ordinance Establishing green fees at Foster Golf Course (cont.) Golf Course Bridge Report Ordinance No. 1204 Granting approval to the merger of Tele- prompter Westing- house Electric Corp. Ordinance No. 1205 Annexing certain property that is contiguous to the boundaries Proposed Ordinance Reclassifying cer- tain property from R -4 to C -1 (Schnei- der /Nilsen) MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1203 BE APPROVED AS REVISED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY.* Mr. John Hensley, Senior member of the Golf Club, said the seniors have always had a break at Foster. Now, you are taking it away. Councilman Bohrer noted that the reduced senior rate is to encourage weekday play. *MOTION CARRIED WITH HILL VOTING NO. 3J Mayor Todd asked for a report on the bridge project. Ted Uomoto, Public Works Director, said the contract has been signed with D. L. Cooney Co. who is a bridge construction specialist. The total con- tract amount is $62,266. The contractor is required to have the bridge completed by March 31, 1981. Mr. Smith said he felt the City has spent a lot of money trying to find out what is the matter with the bridge. If you would go out there and straighten up the pillar and pull the cable back, the bridge would be level. I would be willing to bet the cable hasn't given where it is connected to the ground. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. City Attorney Hard read an ordinance of the City of Tukwila, Wash., granting municipal approval to the merger of Teleprompter Corp. and a subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Corp. as required by Ordinance #675. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1204 BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Councilman Hill wanted to be sure the provisions of Ordinance No. 675 will still apply to the new owner. Mayor Todd explained that Ordinance No. 675 requires that prior approval of the City Council is required when ownership or control is acquired by another person or group. Attorney Hard explained that this puts Westinghouse in the same position that Teleprompter was. They will be liable to perform all the terms of the franchise. *MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. City Attorney Hard read an ordinance of the City of Tukwila, Wash., annexing certain territory contiguous to the City of Tukwila (commonly referred to as the Boyd Annexation) and classifying and zoning said property. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1205 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. City Attorney read an ordinance reclassifying certain lands from R -4 to C -1 within the City of Tukwila as described in Planning Department Master File No. 81 -2 -R. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, THAT COUNCIL RECESS FOR FIVE MINUTES TO ALLOW TIME TO REVIEW THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE. MOTION CARRIED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING February 17, 1981 Page 4 ORDINANCES Cont. Proposed Ordinance Reclassifying cer- tain property from R -4 to C -1 (Schnei- der /Nilsen) (cont.) RESOLUTIONS Proposed Resolution Authorizing the ad- ministration to exe- cute a release by the City of the Dev- elopers Agreement, between Southcenter Investors the City Mayor Todd called the regular meeting back to order with Council Members present as previously reported. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY BOHRER, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE TABLED TO THE NEXT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING.* Councilman Hill said, as far as the rezone is concerned, he has no problem with it, but what about the So. 147th Street right -of- way? Do we have to have a street vacation or move the street? Mayor Todd agreed that something will have to be done. They need the zoning so they can use the back section for parking. The telephone cable is still there. Mr. Nilsen said they need to meet with Puget Power about the aerial cable. All they are asking for is a rezone. The R -4 property is not suitable for residence. There is no access except through the commercial area. In all cases along Interurban, you can't stick to the 150 foot commercial because of the terrain. The zoning on the R -4 property should be C -1, the same as the front parcel. They have two proposals for the trail; one is to maintain it in its present location. The other is to relocate it along the north end of the building. Councilman Bohrer asked Mr. Nilsen if they hold title to both pieces of property. He said, yes, it was purchased from Puget Power about two years ago. They are ready to build so they are paying the con- tract off. *MOTION CARRIED WITH HILL VOTING NO. 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 of Tukwila, Wash. authorizing the administration to execute a release by the City of that Developer's Agreement dated October 20, 1978 between Southcenter Investors and the City of Tukwila. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Councilman Bohrer said he is not concerned about the action before them but about other actions concerning this particular property. Council has not discussed these in any substance or fashion. Concerns were raised in the Community Affairs Committee about construction on this property as it relates to set backs from the high water mark in the river zone, the impact on the trail easement, and restriction on the turning radius. The action before the Council is one of the last actions where there there might be any leverage. *MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THIS ITEM BE REFERRED TO THE COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION.* Councilman Phelps said she doesn't think it's fair to hold up this release since Southcenter Investors is no longer involved. Mayor Todd noted that the agreement covers the street improvements which have been completed. Staff reports that everything down there is in compliance with all requirements. Councilman Bohrer said he has a document that indicates there are infringements on the city ease- ment. There is no urgency on this. It does not have to be passed tonight. Councilman Hill said if there are violations of the City standards, they should be discussed, but they don't tie into this release request. *MOTION CARRIED WITH HILL VOTING NO. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING February 17, 1981 Page 5 RESOLUTIONS Cont. Resolution #779 Authorizing the administration to execute an agree- ment with con- tractor regarding F.G.C. irrig. sys. Resolution #780 Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Developer's Agreement with Fostoria Park Associates Resolution #781 Accepting a war- ranty deed from Tom Kato DEPARTMENT REPORTS Mayor's Report Seniors, reduced rates Finance Director's Monthly Report ADJOURNMENT 8:53 P.M. 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 of Tukwila, Wash., authorizing the administration to execute an agreement with con- tractor regarding the Foster Golf Course Irrigation System. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT RESOLUTION NO. 779 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. City Attorney Hard read a resolution authorizing the Mayor, as Chief Executive Officer, to enter into a Developer's Agreement with Fos- toria Park Associates, etal, partnership of the State of Wash., to participate in future local improvement district(s) in the vicinity of South 134th Street. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT RESOLUTION NO. 780 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 of Tukwila accepting a warranty deed from Tom Kato. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT RESOLUTION NO. 781 BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Councilman Hill asked how much it would cost to build a 5 foot sidewalk, 150 feet long and found about $3,000 because we have to go out for bids. Councilman Hill said he asked Mr. Uomoto if the City Crew could install it and was told they were too busy. He said the Public Works Committee would discuss this again. *MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Todd reported that he and Joe Mathews interviewed a candi- date for Finance Director. Subject to meeting the salary that was discussed, he will take the job. They discussed Grade 2, Step 5. Mr. Mathews said this fits in with the city policy on prior experience. The Finance and Personnel Committee will discuss this and make a recommendation. Don Williams asked Council for a clarification. If it is legal to establish a reduced rate for weekends for the seniors in the men's golf club, does Council wish to consider it? Council indicated they do not. Shirley Kristofferson, Acting Finance Director, reported interest income for the month of January, 1981, amounted to $29,981.34 on the following activity: Investments Sold $3,170,000 Investments Purchased $3,312,000 MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor )1402 City Clerk