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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-10-20 Regular MinutesTUKWILA CITY COUNCIL October 20, 1981 Tukwila City Hall 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers 7:22 p.m. 7:25 p.m. 7:27 p.m. Chairperson ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS OFFICIALS PRESENT REPORTS Mayor's Report Proclamation Council Member's Report CONSENT AGENDA Ordinance #1234 Resolution #799 PUBLIC HEARINGS Use Hearing for 1982 Community Development Block Grant Funds Regular Meeting M I N U T E S Mayor Todd explained that the citizens and those others present to hear agenda items had waited too long and since there was still no quorum, he declared "no meeting" and left the Council Chambers. Councilman Harris arrived at the meeting. Councilman Saul led the Pledge of Alleginace and called the regular meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT COUNCILMAN BOHRER PRESIDE OVER THE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. LIONEL C. BOHRER, MABEL J. HARRIS, DORIS E. PHELPS, DANIEL SAUL. LAWRENCE E. HARD, City Attorney; PATRICK LOWERY, Police Chief; DON WILLIAMS, Recreation Director; JACOB MACIAS, Grants Coordi- nator; AL PIEPER, Building Official SHARON WYLIE, Administrative Assistant; MAXINE ANDERSON, City Clerk. Sharon Wylie, Administrative Assistant read a proclamation signed by Mayor Todd proclaiming the week of November 8 through 14, 1981, as "The Week of the Dyslexic Child." Councilman Phelps reported that Mayor Todd has an offer from Golf Management that they want to pay for the Sister City Group Breakfast on Saturday, November 7. Council needs to accept their offer by motion. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT COUNCIL ACCEPT THE OFFER OF GOLF MANAGEMENT. MOTION CARRIED. A. Approval of Minutes: October 6, 1981 B. Approval of Vouchers Claims Fund Vouchers #2181 #2345 65,061.42 $87.80 13,710.26 12,594.71 $54.25 6,676.04 11,949.04 19,070.55 $29.97 183.95 $129,417.99 LID 30 $4,701.42 2346 -2348, 2349 thru 2351 Petty Cash C. An ordinance of the City of Tukwila, Wash., setting testing fees for filing Civil Service applications. D. A resolution of the City of Tukwila, Wash., accepting two Scott Breathing Units from the 3M Company. Current Fund Golf Crse. Spec. Rev Street Fund Federal Shared Rev. Water Fund Sewer Fund Firemen's Pension 2181 2288 &2349 2289 -2292 2293 -2313 &2350 2314 -2315 2316 -2328 2329 -2343 &2351 2344 -2345 MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED. Jacob Macias, Grants Coordinator, explained that the Public Hearing is being held to allow citizens the opportunity to offer suggestions on the use of the 1982 Community Development Block Grant Funds. The application is due November 13. The money allotted Tukwila is $13,600. In the past, funds have been used for the Community Center, Home Security Program, Underground Wiring Program, Preliminary Plan for Interurban Avenue and Library rehabilitation. The Block Grant Program is aimed at projects that benefit low income people. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING October 20, 1981 Page 2 PUBLIC HEARINGS Cont. Use Hearing for 1982 Community Development Block Grant Funds (cont.) OLD BUSINESS Ordinance #1235 Fixing the amount of tax levies neces- sary to raise funds to meet expendi- tures for 1982 NEW BUSINESS Claim for Damages Surplus Police vehicles Councilman Bohrer declared the Public Hearing open for comments on the use of the 1982 Community Block Grant Funds. There being no comments from the audience, Councilman Bohrer closed the Public Hearing. 3y 91 Mr. Macias said that staff has two recommendations for use of the money. 1. $8,600 to go toward general rehabilitation of the Community Center. (paint, new locks, insulation heating system). 2. $5,000 to be used as partial matching funds; then, apply for $30,000 in Needs Funds. A new roof for the Center would cost 35,000. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THIS ITEM BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA FOR THE NEXT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDI- NANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. City Attorney Hard read an ordinance of the City of Tukwila, Wash., fixing the amount of tax levies necessary to raise funds to meet the estimated expenditures for the year, 1982, as required by RCW 35A.84; authorizing the finance director to certify such budget or estimate of the amount to be raised by taxation on the assessed valuation of the property located within the City of Tukwila, Washington, and declaring an emergency. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1235 BE ADOPTED AS READ.* The estimated amount necessary to be raised by taxation is the sum of $1,774,754 for the calendar year, 1982, and said amount of tax levy is necessary to be levied upon the real and personal property subject to taxation for the purpose of raising the necessary revenues for said City for the calendar year, 1982: AMOUNT RATE $780,548,547 1,620,986 2.074 153,768 .197 1,774.754 2.271 Total Assessed Valuation General Levy, All Funds Special Levy -Golf Course Bonds TOTAL *MOTION CARRIED. Claim for Damages was filed by Bruce C. Leaf for damage to his 1979 Honda by a City vehicle. Mrs. Wylie reported that this claim has been forwarded to the Insurance Carrier. She said Council is not required to take action on this matter. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THIS ITEM BE DELETED FROM THE AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. Pat Lowery, Police Chief, reported that the Police Department has a 1969 Chevrolet Convertible and a 1977 Pontiac that they no longer use. He recommended that they be declared surplus so they can be removed from the insurance. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT COUNCIL CONCUR WITH CHIEF LOWERY'S RECOMMENDATION AND SURPLUS THE 1969 CHEVROLET CONVERTIBLE AND THE 1977 PONTIAC.* Vehicles will be sold at public auction. *MOTION CARRIED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING October 20, 1981 Page 3 NEW BUSINESS Cont. Budget Transfer Motion No. 81 -13: Replacement of supplies for Fire Dept. Proposed Ordinance Reclassifying cer- tain land from R to C -2 (Shimatsu) RECESS 8:00 p.m.- 8:05 p.m. Consultants for Public Works Projects Budget Transfer Motion was requested by Hubert Crawley, Fire Chief, to replace supplies used during the recent gasoline tanker accident. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT BUDGET TRANSFER MOTION NO.81 -13 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000, BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. 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 of the City of Tukwila, Wash., reclassifying certain lands from R -1 to C -2 as des- cribed in Planning Department Master File 81 -31 -R. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Mr. Bob Scofield, representing Mrs. Shimatsu and Haden Island, asked if the property being rezoned is only the front 250 feet. He asked if the recording of the ordinance could be held up until their lease negotiations are completed and the property owner has put the release to record in writing. If the lease is not executed, the change in zoning could become a burden on the property owner. Mr. Collins said the rezone affects only the 250 feet west starting at Southcenter Parkway. Attorney Hard said that once the ordinance is passed, the City is obligated to publish and record it. Council declared a five minute recess to allow the applicants time to consider their request. Councilman Bohrer called the meeting back to order. Mr. Scofield asked to have his request withdrawn and have the ordinance delayed for two weeks. MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE TABLED UNTIL THE APPLICANT REQUEST IT TO BE BACK ON THE AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. 1. Signal modification at Southcenter Parkway between I -5 off ramp and Strander Boulevard. MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT COUNCIL CONCUR WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO AWARD ENTRANCO ENGINEERS THE CONTRACT FOR SIGNAL MODIFICATION ON SOUTHCENTER PARKWAY BETWEEN THE I -5 OFF RAMP AND STRANDER BLVD. AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $14,523. MOTION CARRIED. 2. Signalization at Andover Park East and South 180th Street. MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT COUNCIL CONCUR WITH STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD THE CONTRACT TO CENTRAC ASSOCIATES IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,000 FOR SIGNALIZATION AT SOUTH 180TH AND ANDOVER PARK EAST. MOTION CARRIED. 3. Southcenter Boulevard Study. Ted Uomoto, Public Works Director, explained that this contract award is for the first phase of the study. It is to do the preliminary study up to the plans and specifications. There is not enough money to consider acquisition of right -of -way. MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT COUNCIL CONCUR WITH STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD THE CONTRACT TO ENTRANCO ENGINEERS FOR PHASE 1 DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES FOR SOUTHCENTER BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENT RELOCATION PROJECT, NOT TO EXCEED $127,890.* TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING October 20, 1981 Page 4 NEW BUSINESS Cont. Consultants for Public Works Projects (cont.) 3tf 93 Mr. Uomoto said Phase 1 study involves getting field survey data, soils information, environmental impact assessment study, right -of -way requirements and aerial surveys. It will include an alternative alignment study to the best approach to relocate Southcenter Boulevard to join the west end of the Grady Way Bridge. After the City reviews the design report and finds it acceptable, the next phase is the construction plans and specifi- cations. When Phase 1 is completed, applications will be sub- mitted for State Funds for Phase II construction plans and specifications including construction funds. Councilman Bohrer said the total project will be 5 or 6 million dollars. Engineering fees will run $500,000 to $600,000. His concern is not with the recommended firm but with the bid process. The process being used is in accordance with State Law, but not one structured for maximum benefit to the City. He recommended the City go back and do a more thorough process for the entire project. Advertise for the entire process, including construction, contingent upon: (1) The recipient of the initial phase must perform satisfactorily throughout the project; (2) The City obtain funding to proceed with the second phase. Councilman Saul said the Public Works Committee discussed these items and stressed the importance of continuing the project be- cause of possible funding. Bob Schrengohst, Entranco Engineers, said the funds were made available for Phase 1 with the approval of the first section of Southcenter Boulevard. The funds were not used because of the new concept of joining Southcenter Boulevard with the Grady Way Bridge. The FAUS funds must be used or the funds will be with- drawn. Councilman Phelps said she has received the same information; if we don't use the funds, we are going to lose them. She recom- mended that the City proceed, but stated that she supports Councilman Bohrer's idea for an advertising and selection process for future projects. Mr. Uomoto said he would like this phase done considerably earlier than the July submittal date for additional funding. *MOTION CARRIED WITH BOHRER VOTING NO. Attorney Hard said that the voting on the motion is legal be- cause it takes a simple majority of those present. Puget Western MOVED BY SAUL, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT PUGET WESTERN'S OFFER offer to sell BE DISCUSSED. MOTION CARRIED. City surplus property Don Williams, Recreation Director, explained that Puget Western has offered to sell the City several small parcels of surplus land. The Mayor has recommended the City offer Puget Western 25% of the assessed value. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THIS ITEM BE FORWARDED TO THE NEXT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING FOR DISCUSSION AND THAT THE MAYOR WRITE A LETTER TO PUGET WESTERN INDICATING THAT COUNCIL IS CONSIDERING THEIR OFFER. MOTION CARRIED. Resolution 800 Emergency repairs Mr. Uomoto reported that due to the heavy rains the storm line on needed; South 133rd South 133rd underneath the bridge showed signs of blockage. This St. Storm Line blockage caused back -up of water in the King County storm drain system located west of the bridge. The storm system sustained a degree of damage due to the rush of water. It appears that the 24" clay tile line is plugged. A large sink -hole under the bridge was caused, created by the force of the water carrying earth into the storm drain system. Should there be more rain, the City would TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING October 20, 1981 Page 5 NEW BUSINESS Cont. Emergency repairs needed; South 133rd St. Storm Line (cont.) ADJOURNMENT: 9:10 P.M. take the necessary action to prevent further damage. Further loss of the bridge enbankment could undermine the foundation of the abutment and cause a total failure of the bridge. One of the major problems is a 12" gas line along side of the bridge and a 4" water line on the other side. Public Works Engineering Department does not have the staff capabilities for this project. A consul- tant has recommended the installation and relocation of a 36" pipe. King County has been contacted to see if they are willing to pick up all costs on their side of the boundary line. Tukwila will pay for the line within the City limits. It is estimated that the City's cost will be $20,702 and the cost to the County $10,032. He will discuss this further with King County before the next Council Meeting. There are funds available in the Street Fund to pay for this. MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY SAUL, THAT THIS ITEM BE PLACED, AS AN EMERGENCY ITEM, ON THE AGENDA FOR NEXT WEEK AND THAT A SPECIAL MEETING BE CALLED TO ALLOW APPROVAL. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED. â– uncilman Bohrer City' Clerk