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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-06-15 Regular MinutesTUKWILA CITY COUNCIL June 15, 1981 Tukwila City Hall 7:00 P.M. FLAG SALUTE AND CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE REPORTS Council Members Finance Director's Monthly Report of Investments CONSENT AGENDA D. Items C through G E. were removed from the Consent Agenda F. and are discussed later in the meeting G. ASS 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. Meeting was changed to Monday because of the possibility that there may not be a quorum for Tuesday night due to the AWC convention. LIONEL C. BOHRER, MABEL J. HARRIS, GEORGE D. HILL, J. REID JOHANSON, DORIS E. PHELPS, DANIEL J. SAUL, GARY L. VAN DUSEN, Council President. LAWRENCE E. HARD, City Attorney; BRAD COLLINS, Planning Director; ALAN DOERSCHEL, Finance Director; PAT LOWERY, Police Chief; TED UOMOTO, Public Works Director, MAXINE ANDERSON, City Clerk. Councilman Van Dusen announced that the two council interns are preparing reports on the Mayor Council, Council- Manager forms of government for next weeks meeting. He announced that Ron Dunlap, King County Executive, will be present at the June 23 meeting to answer questions and discuss mutual problems. Alan Doerschel, Finance Director, reported that interest income for the month of May, 1981, amounted to $38,374.01 from the following activities: Investments Sold $4,550,000 Investments Purchased $4,364,000 A. Approval of Minutes: Special Meeting, May 26, 1981 B. Approval of Vouchers Claims Fund Vouchers #1001 #1186 C. Current Fund Golf Crse. Spec. Rev. Street Fund Federal Shared Rev. Land Acq, Bldg, Dev. Water Fund Sewer Fund Unemployment Firemen's Pension Current Fund Street Fund Water Fund Sewer Fund 1001- 1108 &1135 1109 -1111 1112 -1134 1136 -1140 1141 -1143 1144 -1164 1165 -1183 1184- 1185 -1186 Claims Fund Vouchers #10328 #10331 52,994.17 39,262.43 18,940.33 11,988.72 2,952.66 16,444.07 21,108.18 2,981.36 183.95 $166,855.87 10328 9,322.02 10331 427.04 10330 245.82 10329 317.97 10,312.85 An ordinance of the City of Tukwila amending the 1981 Budget to appropriate unanticipated revenue (Block Grant Funds for Park Plan Revision and to complete Alt. 6, Com. Ctr. Remodeling.) Acceptance of Christensen Greenbelt Park, Phase II. An ordinance of the City of Tukwila relating to compensation for Volunteer Firemen. An ordinance of the City of Tukwila amending the 1981 Budget to upgrade the position of Utility Accountant by changing the title to Senior Utility Accountant and increasing the salary. A resolution of the City of Tukwila amending the "Attachment A" of Res. #776 to upgrade the position of Utility Accountant and identifying the current position classifications. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING June 15, 198.1 Page 2 CONSENT AGENDA Cont. BID AWARDS Tukwila Community Center Remodeling OLD BUSINESS Ordinance #1219 Relating to gam- bling and gambling activities MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED.* Councilman Harris questioned approving ordinances by the Consent Agenda procedure. Ordinances are the law. She felt the Consent Agenda is only for routine items. She requested that Items C, E and F be removed from the Consent Agenda. Councilman Bohrer re- quested that Items D and G also be removed. *MOTION CARRIED WITH HILL VOTING N0. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE BID AWARD BE TABLED UNTIL APPROVAL OF ITEM 6 -C (Appropriating Block Grant Funds). MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HARRIS, 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., relating to gambling and gambling activities and repealing Ord. Nos. 917 and 999, MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1219 BE ADOPTED AS READ.* MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, THAT SECTION 10, THIRD LINE OF THE ORDINANCE, BE AMENDED BY ADDING THE WORDS "OR ANY OTHER PROVISION OF THIS ORDINANCE" AFTER FINANCE DIRECTOR. Councilman Bohrer asked if Section 5 is the section that now makes it unlawful to have RENO nights in the City. Attorney Hard agreed. Councilman Bohrer asked about the quarterly reports re- quired to be submitted to the Finance Director. Pat Lowery, Police Chief, said they had originally asked for monthly reports but quarterly is a compromise. They will submit the reports at the same time they file their financial statements. These include a little more information than the City was getting before. Quarterly will satisfy our need now. If it isn't sufficient, the ordinance gives us the authority to step it up. Councilman Bohrer noted Section 10- -any violation of any rule or regulation promulgated by the Finance Director shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. He asked if the Chief of Police should also be included. Mr. Lowery said he felt that by having one person responsible, it keeps con- tinuity. Attorney Hard said he feels it is best to have the Police Chief operate through the Finance Director. Under the state gambling law, the City is only a taxing entity. Councilman Bohrer asked where it says what the penalties are if the card room operators fail to file the necessary reports. Attorney Hard said that the ordinance provides for the Finance Director to adopt rules and regulations to enable the collection of the taxes. He should include one that says anybody conducting activites within our city shall file reports, etc. Attorney Hard said you can either amend the ordinance or the Finance Director officially promulgates the rules and regulations. Attorney Hard said he would prefer that somebody who has the expertise is- sue the regulations on exactly what kind of reports the City would like to have. This would give the City the power to require certain reports to be submitted. Mr. Lowery said that this was discussed at the Public Hearing and it was agreeable to everybody. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING June 15, 1981 Page 3 OLD BUSINESS Cont. Ordinance #1219 Relating to gam- bling and gambling activities (cont.) NEW BUSINESS Ordinance #1220 Establishing flood plain mgmt. dev. permit procedure ROLL CALL VOTE: SAUL NO HILL NO VAN DUSEN NO BOHRER YES JOHANSON YES HARRIS NO PHELPS NO *MOTION FAILED. ROLL CALL VOTE: SAUL YES HILL YES VAN DUSEN YES BOHRER NO JOHANSON NO HARRIS YES PHELPS YES *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., establishing flood plain management and development permit procedure and setting forth flood damage prevention policies for the City as required of jurisdictions participating in the National Flood Insurance Program. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1220 BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Councilman Bohrer noted that Page 5, Section 4, Paragraph 3 says that "No new residential structure shall be allowed in the flood plain." Council has discussed in the past that there are suitable locations in the flood plain for high density residential dwellings. The provision excludes that. Brad Collins, Planning Director, explained that, as an example, the majority of the area located in the Southcenter /Andover Park area would still be allowable for new construction of residential. Councilman Phelps said it was explained at the last meeting that the flood plain does not cover the entire valley floor. It only pertains to those areas that are not filled to minimum requirements for flood protection. Mr. Collins displayed a map showing the areas considered part of the flood plain. Councilman Bohrer noted that the major ex- clusions from the flood plain are areas that have been "flood proofed" by either erecting a dyke or filling to an appropriate level. Any of the sites that have been discussed are in the flood proofed area. He asked how you remove property from the flood plain. Mr. Collins said the map can be changed if the property has been flood proofed. The areas behind the dyke are not related to flooding from the river, but from flooding from other causes This copy of the ordinance was drafted to comply with Federal re- quirements. Updating of the map is done by the Public Works Direc- tor. It is done on his annual report. Cris Crumbaugh noted that the M. A. Segale property at the southeast corner of intersection of Strander Blvd. and Andover Park West is shown as being in the flood plain. He said it has already been filled to flood grade elevation. Mayor Todd said Public Works will take the necessary steps to have the map upgraded. *MOTION CARRIED. 357 TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING June 15, 1980 Page 4 NEW BUSINESS Cont. Resolution #789 Adopting revised extended Comp. Transportation Program Ordinance 1221 Fixing the amount, form, date, interest rate, maturity denom. of LID #29 bonds sale to Foster Marshall MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. City Attorney Hard read a resolution adopting a revised and extended comprehensive transportation program in accordance with RCW 37.77 and RCW 36.81. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT RESOLUTION NO. 789 BE ADOPTED AS READ.* 3 ,.52 Councilman Bohrer noted that the 6 -year Transportation Program includes widening about 90% of the streets in the Southcenter/ Andover area. Last year he stated that the City did not have ade- quate justification that the street widening was really appropriate and he is still not convinced that it is necessary. Relative to Item 3, the funding source is listed as an LID. It would seem that this facility is a regional facility that benefits Tukwila as well as Renton, Kent, and County residents. An LID seems un- appropriate; there ought to be a better source of funds. He commented that bikeway improvements did not seem to be included in the program. Mr. Rod Schrengohst, Entranco Engineers, said that any project that has the amenities for a bike route will have it included. Mr. Rod Schrengohst said they have been working with the City on the 6 -year plan and have also been developing a proposal for a local improvement district to make some transportation improve- ments in the commercial area. He explained the proposed LID. It will be developed in three phases by solving some of the most pressing problems first. Phase I includes the 188th Street con- nector, widening South 188th Street, and the extension of Minkler Blvd. to Southcenter Parkway. Phase II completes the arterial network with the extension of Minkler Blvd. to the east across the river. Phase III fills in the secondary arterials and faces congestion problems. Mr. Schrengohst assured Council that they will be looking for funds wherever they are realistically available. Councilman Bohrer asked about the I -405 corridor improvements. Mr. Schrengohst said they are not included in the plan. The Department of Transportation is still working on their proposal and have not disclosed whether it includes I -405 access improvements. Councilman Bohrer felt they are essential and should be included in the Transportation Program. Mr. Cris Crumbaugh thought maybe they should be included, possibly as an addendum. Mr. Schrengohst said that the 6 -year plan can be amended at any time. *MOTION CARRIED WITH BOHRER VOTING NO. Councilman Bohrer said his objections are not only the projects he has already mentioned, but the proposed improvements to many of the streets in the Southcenter area are unjustified at this time. This has confused the priorities with some of the other street projects. Mr. Schrengohst said that timeline is part of their problem. Councilman Bohrer said for the past five years this plan has come to Council too late to be given serious con- sideration. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. City Attorney Hard read an ordinance fixing the amount, form, date, interest rate, maturity and denominations of Local Improvement District No. 29 Bonds and directing the issuance and sale thereof to Foster Marshall, Inc. of Seattle, Washington. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1221 BE ADOPTED AS READ.* TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING June 15, 1981 Page 5 NEW BUSINESS Cont. Ordinance 1221 Fixing the amount, form, date, interest rate, maturity denom. of LID #29 bonds sale to Foster Marshall (cont.) RECESS: 8:30 P.M. Ordinance #1222 Appropriating un- anticipated revenue (block grant funds) Acceptance of Christensen Green- belt Park, Phase II Ordinance #1223 Relating to com- pensation for Volunteer Firemen Mr. John Urbina, Vice President, Foster Marshall, Inc., presented Council with a copy of a purchase contract with the purchase price of $456,661.78 at an interest rate of 11.9% annually for the Local Improvement District #29 bonds. He explained that the market is very uncertain these days. Last year the rate on City LID bonds was 9 7/8 They have been working with the Finance Director to find the right time to sell the bonds. This looks like the best time so the City will not have to pick up additional interest. MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, THAT COUNCIL ACCEPT THE OFFER FROM FOSTER MARSHALL, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE LID NO. 29 BONDS. MOTION CARRIED. *MOTION CARRIED. Council declared a five minute recess. Mayor Todd called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council back to order with Council Members present as previously reported. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, 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., amending the 1981 Budget as adopted by Ordinance No. 1197 to appropriate unanticipated revenue. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1222 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT COUNCIL ACCEPT THE CHRISTENSEN GREENBELT PARK PHASE II PROJECT AS COMPLETED.* Councilman Bohrer said that the trail is currently being used by vehicles that have caused damages to it. By this time, the bollards that protect the trail should have been in place. Until the City has control it is not appropriate to approve the construction. We don't know who is causing the damage. Mr. Brad Collins said it is his understanding that the contractor has completed his requirements and the project has been inspected and approved by both Public Works and Recreation. The damage is probably unrelated to this particular contract. If some damage has been done, the responsible party should do the repairs. Councilman Saul said he has seen Tecton's backhoe using the trail. If they have done some damage, I'm sure they would repair it. Councilman Harris said she also saw a rubber -tired machine driving on the trail. Councilman Bohrer asked when the City gets control of the keys to have access to the trail. Councilman Saul noted that you do not need to go to the entrance to get on the trail. There is access through Tecton's parking lot. Councilman Van Dusen offered that he and Mr. Uomoto would find out about it tomorrow. *MOTION CARRIED WITH BOHRER AND SAUL VOTING NO. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, 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., relating to compensation for Volunteer Firemen, amending Ordinance No. 548 and repealing Ordinance Nos. 840 909. 3d5c MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT ORDINANCE 1223 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING June 15, 1981 Page 6 NEW BUSINESS Cont. da Ordinance #1224- MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE Upgrade the posi- BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. tion of Utility Accountant City Attorney Hard read an ordinance of the City of Tukwila, Wash., amending the 1981 Budget to upgrade the position of Utility Ac- countant by changing the title to Senior Utility Accountant and increasing the salary. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT ORDINANCE NO.1224 BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Councilman Bohrer said the Finance, Personnel and Community Affairs Committee discussed this in some detail. He has a reservation whether one of their objectives has been achieved. This position has no on -going supervisory duties. It does have the responsibility of being second in command. He suggested the following amendments be made to Attachment A, Position Description: (1) Delete the line after the word "supervises" in the second line; (2) Second page, paragraph 2 (Experience), second line,delete "and supervisory (3) Delete all of Item 5.. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT ATTACHMENT A BE AMENDED BY THESE THREE DELETIONS. Councilman Harris said when the Finance Director is not in the office this person is responsible for the supervision and is being paid accordingly. You cannot remove the supervision entirely. ROLL CALL VOTE: SAUL YES HILL NO VAN DUSEN NO BOHRER YES JOHANSON YES HARRIS NO PHELPS NO *MOTION FAILED. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT SECTION 5, SUPERVISE, BE AMENDED BY DELETING "WHEN DIRECTOR" AND ADDING "IN THE ABSENCE OF THE FINANCE DIRECTOR. Councilman Bohrer said that doesn't accomplish the objective. Mr. Alan Doerschel, Finance Director, explained that the position is not going to be a supervisor. No one will report to them. The person will only supervise if I am gone one week or longer, but they will handle inquiries in the department in my absence. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE POSITION DESCRIPTION BE AMENDED BY DELETING "FINANCE DEPARTMENT STAFF AS REQUIRED BY FINANCE DIRECTOR" AND INSERTING "NONE." MOTION CARRIED. ROLL CALL VOTE: SAUL NO HILL NO VAN DUSEN NO BOHRER YES JOHANSON YES HARRIS YES PHELPS YES *MOTION CARRIED. *MOTION CARRIED WITH HILL VOTING NO TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AS AMENDED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING June 15, 1981 Page 7 NEW BUSINESS Cont. Resolution #790 Upgrade the posi- tion of Utility Ac- countant identi- fying current posi- tion classifications BID AWARDS Tukwila Community Center Remodeling ADJOURNMENT: 9:15 P.M. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, 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., amending "Attachment A" of Resolution No. 776, upgrading the position of Utility Accountant and identifying current position classifications. MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT RESOLUTION NO. 790 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY JOHANSON THAT TIM PERRY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY BE AWARDED THE CONTRACT FOR THE TUKWILA COMMUNITY CENTER REMODEL PROJECT, ALTERNATIVES 1 THROUGH 6, IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,409.39.* Councilman Saul reminded Council that, in this case, it was a great benefit to the City to reject the first bids and call for bids again. We will be able to get the three alternates done with the money available. *MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL ADJOURN. 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