HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-04-20 Regular MinutesTUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
April 20, 1982 Tukwila City Hall
7:00 P.M. Council Chambers
FLAG SALUTE AND
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL OF
COUNCIL MEMBERS
OFFICIALS IN
ATTENDANCE
REPORTS
Mayor
Council
Finance Director's
monthly report
Tukwila Park
Cleanup Station
for McMicken Hts.
CITIZEN'S COMMENTS
Sister City
visit to Japan
Scheduling prob-
lems in parks
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, Council President, MABEL J. HARRIS, GEORGE
D. HILL, EDGAR D. BAUCH, JOE H. DUFFIE, DORIS E. PHELPS,
GARY L. VAN DUSEN.
LAWRENCE E. HARD, City Attorney; BRAD COLLINS, Planning
Director; ALAN DOERSCHEL, Finance Director; DON WILLIAMS,
Recreation Director; BRYON SNEVA, Public Works Director,
MAXINE ANDERSON City Clerk.
Mayor Todd reported that he has written a letter to the
King County Executive regarding the 56th Ave. Bridge.
He has been informed that Governor Spellman has signed the
local option 2¢ sales tax bill.
He reminded Council that all of the union contracts will be
negotiated this year. This is a very important issue.
The Pro Parks issue will be back to Council for a decision
shortly.
Council Member Phelps announced that the Finance and Personnel
Committee will discuss library costs, salary plan update and
the P L Development on April 29.
Councilman Bauch said the Public Works Committee will consider
the 6 -Year Street Plan on April 21.
Mayor Todd noted the Finance Director's monthly report on in-
vestments. Interest income for the month of March, 1982, amounted
to $22,360 on the following activity.
Investments Sold $3,352,000
Investments Purchased $3,113,000
Councilman Duffie noted that he has had complaints about young
adults holding frisbee tournaments on weekends in the Tukwila
Park. The general public is unable to use the park because of
this. The group is asking them to leave. The park is for
everyone, not for one group to take over. Councilman Bohrer
suggested that the Police Department look into this.
Councilman Bauch said he is surprised to find that there is no
cleanup station scheduled for the McMicken Heights area. He
asked why? Mayor Todd offered to look into this. The last
one was located at 54th and Slade Way.
Mr. Dick Goe, Chairman of the Sister City Committee invited the
Mayor, Councilmembers, City employees and interested citizens
to join them on their next visit to Ikawa, Japan. The next
planning session is April 21 at Showalter Middle School.
Mr. Dwayne Traynor, audience, noted that there seems to be a
scheduling problem for the baseball field at Joseph Foster
Memorial Park. The conduct of the adult men's team in a
particular situation was questionable. These parks were
completed for the young people, adults are secondary. Mr. Don
Williams, Recreation Director, recognized the problem. Ap-
parently the School District scheduled a make up game and did
not inform the Recreation Department.
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TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING
April 20, 1982
Page 2
CITIZEN'S COMMENTS Cont.
PROCLAMATION:
Volunteer Week
PROCLAMATION:
Building
Safety Week
CONSENT AGENDA
RECESS:
7:20 P.M.-
7:30 P.M.
BID AWARDS
Repair of Fire
Station Roof
OLD BUSINESS
Ordinance #1247
Adopting a new
zoning code and
shoreline reg.
Mayor Todd read a proclamation proclaiming April 18 through
24 as Volunteer Week and thanking the volunteers for their
contribution to the City. He and Don Williams, Recreation
Director, presented certificates of recognition to the volun-
teers in the Parks and Recreation Program.
Mayor Todd recognized a proclamation distributed by Governor
Spellman proclaiming April 18 through 24 as Building Safety
Week in Washington State.
a. Approval of Minutes: April 6, 1982
b. Approval of Vouchers
Claims Fund Vouchers #11646 #11731
Current Fund
Golf Crse. Spec. Rev.
Street Fund
Arterial Street
Federal Shared Rev.
Water Fund
Sewer Fund
Unemployment
40,705.43
13,059.00
15,945.31
4,163.40
248.45
5,484.78
20,604.26
728.32
$100,938.95
MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA
BE APPROVED AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED.
MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT COUNCIL TAKE A SHORT RE-
CESS TO ALLOW THOSE THAT WANT TO LEAVE THE MEETING A CHANCE TO
DO SO. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Todd called the regular meeting back to order with
Council Members present as previously reported.
MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE CALL FOR BIDS TO
REPLACE THE FIRE STATION ROOF BE TABLED AT THE REQUEST OF THE
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilman Bohrer said that this ordinance is very important to
the City and it is imperative that Council act on it.
Councilman Van Dusen said that this ordinance was started over
six years ago. Everyone has had a chance to express an opinion.
The Public Hearings were done properly. No one is completely
happy with the final comprehensive plan and zoning code. It was
estimated that $200,000 has been spent to get this ordinance to
the point it is today. Many many hours have been spent by many
people. Council approved the ordinance on March 16; following
Mayor Todd vetoed it. If we do not do something with this to-
night, we are back to the old ordinance.
Councilman Duffie asked Attorney Hard if Council can vote on the
zoning text and map separately? Attorney Hard agreed that this
was possible but would prefer that it not be done that way. This
is a comprehensive law that includes both the text and map.
Councilman Hill agreed that a lot of work has gone into this
ordinance. The main thing in contention right now is the zoning
of the 27 acres on the north slope in the McMicken Heights area.
There are some that feel the best protection for a residential
area would be a buffer of duplexes around the residential area
allowing heavier density stepping down the hill to an R -3 level
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING
April 20, 1982
Page 3
OLD BUSINESS Cont.
Ordinance #1247
Adopting a new
zoning code and
shoreline reg.
(cont.)
(15 units per acre). Apartment dwellers are not second class
citizens. Putting apartments on that hillside is not going to
turn it into a slum area.
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Councilman Harris said that some way this must be resolved or the
whole city will suffer.
Attorney Hard called attention to the material on the Council
table. It is information from Mr. Joel Haggard, attorney,
representing one of the property owners on the hillside.
Mr. Joel Haggard, 1700 Daon Building, Seattle, referred to his
letter. "Perhaps, it is more improtant at this stage for each
of us to listen to each other and to find an acceptable basis
for a solution which respects the rights of all people, property
owners, potential residents and residents." You have expended
a lot of time and effort in what you are considering; you don't
want to throw that out. He recommended that Council adopt the
zoning text; it is well written, comprehensive, provides pro-
tection and predictability for the property owners and the
people that want to live here if new developments want to come
in. He suggested that it may be appropriate to hesitate a little
while with respect to the zoning map. Council does not want to
put the whole zoning code in jeopardy. There is still one area of
dispute. He displayed a map of the McMicken hillside area. Their
property, clearly, is not within nor a part of, the McMicken
Heights area. A natural topographic feature (about the 300-
305 foot elevation) is the natural boundary point. The I -5
and the SR 518 corridor is an arbitrary and capricious manmade
barrier. Mr. Haggard suggested that Council adopt the zoning
text, but withhold action on the zoning map for two weeks and
instruct him to meet with the people from McMicken Heights.
Maybe they could arrive at a compromise. He urged Council to
adopt the zoning code; it is a good one, but take a second look
at the 27 acres. He said they have advised their clients to
accept a taking away of the existing RMV and R -4 zoning and re-
placing it with R -3 subject to PRD. They also suggest that the
property is not properly characterized as part of the McMicken
Heights single family residential, detached neighborhood. Thus,
what is done here does not affect the neighborhood integrity
that residents in McMicken Heights have fought to maintain.
Mr. Haggard noted his letter to his client, Mr. Herman M.
Allenbach, giving them an opinion as to what might be in-
volved and what their legal rights are to challenge since the
constitution gives them the right to petition the government
for redress of wrong. If R -1 is adopted, there is a meritorious
basis for filing a complaint to question and to challenge the
decision with respect to the imposition of R -1 zoning on this
piece of property. His clients have given him strong indication
they intend to pursue their reasonable rights in litigation
unless some type of acceptable compromise, which protects not
only McMicken Heights people, but also their rights as property
owners is reached.
Councilman Bohrer said the conditions stated by Mr. Haggard
are very general appearance of fairness, environmental pro
tection--so any person in the City could file the same claim.
They are asking that Council deal with them and with other
properties on a very limited basis. Once Council decides to
do that under the threat of legal action, we are laying our-
selves open to anyone else in the City who is not satisfied
with their current zoning and wants to make the same claim.
Mr. Haggard said his letter is not presented as a threat; it
is simply his opinion that there may be a meritorious claim
specifically with respect to concerns over either the procedure
or the substance, assuming that R -1 zoning is adopted.
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING
April 20, 1982
Page 4
OLD BUSINESS Cont.
Ordinance #1247
Adopting a new
zoning code and
shoreline reg.
(cont.)
It is unfortunate to be here at this late date requesting
Council to exercise some prudent and second thought regarding
this 27 acres. In all fairness, all members of the Council
must consider all the information available to make sure
they have adequate grounds for a decision and not one based
upon an arbitrary and capricious boundary of a freeway cor-
ridor as distinct from a natural topographic boundary.
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Councilman Duffie asked if it would be legal to ask the
citizens of McMicken Heights to help work out a compromise
plan for Council review. Attorney Hard said Council could
encourage people to attend a meeting for that purpose, but
Council cannot delegate them a legislative function.
Mr. Cris Crumbaugh, P.O. BOX 88050, Tukwila, Attorney,
recommended that Council not adopt the zoning map separate
from the zoning ordinance. For seven years, all discussions
have been on a certain text geared to certain zoning desig-
nations. If you adopt the text and not the map, you have
different regulations on property you might never have
conceived. Further, there could be a race to the Building
Department for building permits based upon an old map and
new text. He suggested Council make a decision and not split
the adoption process. He noted that the code includes a
severability clause.
Mr. Dwayne Traynor, 14910 58th Ave. South, told Council they
should stand up and be counted and adopt the zoning ordinance
and map. Anyone can come back at a later date and request a
change in the new ordinance.
Councilman Bohrer noted that Mr. Haggard's request is not a
new one. It has been before Council through the whole review
process. Council has heard the same opinoin from the same
people for the last four or five years. Now they are asking
for further delay. In each case, with three separate Councils,
the judgment was always that Council should continue with the
approach in the Comprehensive Plan and leave the area as R -1.
Further, he agreed that it would be a bad policy to divorce the
map from the text.
Mr. Dennis Robinson, 16038 48th Ave. South, said he is President
of the Tukwila /McMicken Action Committee. The group was formed
to deal with this land use issue. Nothing is going to change
us, postponing this to talk with us again is only going to
delay it and won't accomplish anything. Council should take
a stand on the issue before them tonight. There should be no
doubt on how we (McMicken Heights) stand.
Mayor Todd asked Mr. Robinson if he lives in Tukwila and would
he contribute to the Tukwila legal fund if litigation occurs
because of this. Mr. Robinson said he does not live in Tukwila,
but did make the effort to have his area annexed to the City.
A vote of the people turned this down. We are impacted by
your zoning ordinance. We are a community.
Mayor Todd noted that Council has never denied them the right
to speak on any occasion.
Councilman Van Dusen asked if Mr. Robinson lives in the Tukwila
planning area and was told "yes."
Councilman Duffie noted that he does not represent just one
area of town; he represents the whole city and will vote the
way he feels is best.
Councilman Van Dusen asked Attorney Hard if the city has followed
all of the procedures and met all of the requirements of SEPA.
Attorney Hard said Mr. Haggard has raised some good questions
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING
April 20, 1982
Page 5
OLD BUSINESS Cont.
Ordinance #1247
Adopting a new
zoning code and
shoreline reg.
(cont.)
Ordinance #1251
Amending Ord.
1247
about compliance with SEPA. There were no intentional over-
sights on the part of the city. Councilman Van Dusen asked if
the city has met all of the requirements of the appearance of
fairness. Attorney Hard agreed that the city has. The city
has followed the appropriate procedures for adopting the zoning
code under the State Enabling Act.
Mayor Todd asked the City Attorney if it was not the duty and
obligation of any elected official to represent all parties on
a fair and equal basis. Attorney Hard said yes. Mayor Todd
asked if the land owners that are being down zoned from RMH to
R -1 are being fairly treated. Attorney Hard said his job is to
see that the process has been fair. It is not his job to make
legislative decisions.
Councilman Bauch said that most of the significant changes in
land use within the city have been done on a local rezone type
situation. Generally there were more stringent conditions set
on the rezones than were included in the zoning code. It would
be impossible to include all of these things in the text. At
the time Council adopted the Comprehensive Plan, they initiated
a waiver process. Again, the waivers applied more stringent
conditions. He urged Council to adopt the zoning ordinance
and the map as it is now on the table. If situations change
and there needs to be a compromise, it should be considered
one parcel at a time.
Councilman Hill commented that a PRD has to come before the
Council, and they can put restrictions on the development.
Council would have control.
Mayor Todd explained that the concept of an area wide PRD to
an R -3 density was conceived so that the first development
would set the trend for all the rest of the developments in
the area. Council would have some latitude in placing the
building to give the least impact on the existing residential
area.
MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT COUNCIL RECONSIDER
ORDINANCE NO. 1247 AT THIS TIME.*
Councilman Bohrer asked if the intent is to override the veto.
Councilman Phelps said it was.
Attorney Hard explained a "Yes" vote is in favor of Ordinance
No. 1247 as it is now written including the current map. It
would override the Mayor's veto.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
HILL NO
VAN DUSEN YES
BOHRER YES
HARRIS YES
PHELPS YES
DUFFIE YES
BAUCH YES
*MOTION CARRIED BY A VOTE OF 6 YES; 1 NO.
MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE PROPOSED
ORDINANCE BE READ IN ITS ENTIRETY. MOTION CARRIED.
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Attorney Hard explained that Ordinance No. 1247 contains an
effective date clause in Section 5. He recommended that this
section be repealed.
MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE AGENDA BE
AMENDED TO CONSIDER AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1247. MOTION CARRIED.
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING
April 20, 1982
Page 6
OLD BUSINESS Cont.
Ordinance #1251
Amending Ord.
1247 (cont.)
Excuse Council-
man Duffie
RECESS: 8:45 P.M.-
8:55 P.M.
McNamara Waiver
Request (McMicken
Hts. area)
Proposed Ordinance
Amending Ord. 1203,
Establishing green
fees for Foster
Municipal Golf Links.
Attorney Hard read, in its entirety, an ordinance of the City
of Tukwila, Wash., amending Ordinance No. 1247 by repealing
Section 5.
MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT ORDINANCE NO.
1251 BE ADOPTED AS READ.*
MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, TO AMEND THE ORDINANCE
BY ADDING "TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Attorney Hard said it is unnecessary to declare an emergency
on this ordinance.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
HILL NO
VAN DUSEN NO
BOHRER NO
HARRIS NO
PHELPS NO
DUFFIE NO
BAUCH NO
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*MOTION FAILED.
*MOTION CARRIED.
MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT COUNCIL EXCUSE COUNCIL-
MAN DUFFIE. MOTION CARRIED.
MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT COUNCIL RECESS FOR
TEN MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Todd called the regular meeting back to order with
six Council Members present.
MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT COUNCIL GO ON
TO ITEM 8C.*
Attorney Hard explained that Ordinance No. 1186 provided
that the waiver process would become null and void either
upon the passage of a new zoning code or at the first regular
meeting in January, which ever came sooner. The waiver process
was automatically repealed in January so there is no need to
proceed with Mr. McNamara's waiver request. Councilman Bauch
asked if there is any way to reduce the city's liability in
there are water problems on the hillside. Attorney Hard said
the City should require the developer of the property to pro-
vide adequate, professional assurances to the City that there
would be no danger. This would be provided by a certified
engineer. Councilman Bauch asked if the City could request a
second opinion and have the developer pay for it. Attorney
Hard said it is possible.
*MOTION CARRIED.
MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE
BE READ IN ITS ENTIRETY. MOTION CARRIED.
Attorney Hard read an ordinance of the City of Tukwila,
Wash., amending Ordinance No. 1203, establishing Green
Fees for Foster Municipal Golf Links.
MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE ORDINANCE BE
ADOPTED AS READ.*
Councilman Hill said he has a problem in that a person, just
because they are 62, can play for a reduced rate. It wouldn't
bother him so much if the person is on a pension with Social
Security; but you can't discriminate, can you? Attorney Hard
said that some municipalities set fees based solely on income.
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING
April 20, 1982
Page 7
OLD BUSINESS Cont.
Proposed Ordinance
Amending Ord. 1203,
Establishing green
fees for Foster
Golf Links (cont.)
Councilman Bauch said that the Park Board voted against this
rate change. The seniors have plenty of opportunity during
the off -peak hours to play. The rates on weekends should be
premium rates.
Councilman Phelps said the city received five petitions con-
taining 139 signatures requesting a special weekend rate for
senior citizens. The Foster Men's Club endorsed the request.
The Community Affairs Committee reviewed this and recommends
that the ordinance be adopted.
Mr. Roy Moore, President of Golf Management, said they operate
the golf course for the city. There are some problems with the
proposed rate change. How do they police it? An addition
like this does not cost the city; it costs Golf Management.
Their contract with the city expires at the end of this year.
They will not renew without some modifications. They have an
analysis that indicates it would be possible to lose up to
$2,000 a month if the rates are changed. This would be a
material change in the contract. They are charged with all the
maintenance and operation regardless of the amount of income.
The golf course is not overly profitable as Council is already
aware. Further, Section 4 of the ordinance deals with the fact
that sales tax is included in the price. This is approximately
a $4,000 reduction for them. The sales tax has been increased
since their contract went into affect.
Councilman Phelps requested a copy of the evaluation Mr. Moore
referred to.
Mr. John Hensley, 5711 So. 152nd, said he is a long time
resident of Tukwila and is interested in the welfare of the
senior citizens. They would like cheaper rates for seniors on
weekends. It is a profitable operation. The weekend rate
will not decrease their profit. Many believe there will be a
gain. He recommended that Council vote for this rate change.
ROLL CALL VOTE
HILL NO
VAN DUSEN NO
BOHRER NO
HARRIS YES
PHELPS YES
BAUCH NO
*MOTION FAILED: 4 NO; 2 YES.
Mr. Moore offered that their books are open and have been
audited by the city at least once. He said that, if the
senior weekend rate is passed, Foster would be one of the only
courses that offers this type of rate. It would draw seniors
from other clubs; they will crowd out some of the regular paying
people.
Mrs. Ann Crain, 5105 So. 163rd P1., said she sees no reason for
the seniors to have a reduced rate on weekends. The golf course
is crowded. It would be nice to have reduced rates for the
residents, but unnecessary.
Don Williams, Recreation Director, said they have requested
more detailed information from Golf Management on the annual
statement. There is a disagreement on this. The contract
specifically says that fees are set by the Council.
Councilman Bohrer stated that the City invested in a sprinklersystem
that decreased some of the maintenance costs at the golf
course and there was no contract adjustment for that. He has
sympathy for the seniors, but there is already an adequate
allowance for reduced rates on weekdays.
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING
April 20, 1982
Page 8
OLD BUSINESS Cont.
Proposed Ordinance
Amending Ord. 1203,
Establishing green
fees for Foster
Golf Links (cont.)
NEW BUSINESS
Revised Sign
Code
Ordinance #1252
appropriating
unanticipated
funds for the
Interurban Ave.
Corridor Geo-
metric Plan
Ordinance #1253
appropriating
unanticipated
funds for the pur-
chase of 8 parcels
from Puget Western
Approval to pro-
ceed with the 59th
Ave. St. Improve-
ment Project
MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE ORDINANCE BE RE-
INTRODUCED AND AMENDED BY ADDING "FROM OCTOBER 1 THROUGH MARCH
1" TO THE UNDERLINED SENTENCE IN SECTION 1.*
MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY BAUCH, THAT THIS ITEM BE TABLED
AND PLACED IN THE COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE. MOTION FAILED.
*MOTION CARRIED TO BRING THE ORDINANCE BACK TO THE TABLE AND
AMEND IT.
MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE ORDINANCE BE
APPROVED AS AMENDED.*
MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY BOHRER, THAT THE ORDINANCE BE
FURTHER AMENDED BY DELETING SECTION 4. MOTION CARRIED.
*ROLL CALL VOTE:
HILL YES
VAN DUSEN NO
BOHRER NO
HARRIS YES
PHELPS YES
BAUCH NO
MOTION FAILED (TIE VOTE).
MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THIS ORDINANCE BE
PLACED IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.*
Councilman Bauch said reduced rates for Tukwila residents
needs to be considered.
*MOTION CARRIED WITH HILL VOTING NO.
Brad Collins, Planning Director, suggested that May 11 be
set as the public hearing date on the revised Sign Code.
Council could then adopt the ordinance on May 18. He as-
sured Council that all of the comments from the committees
have been included in Draft No. 4 along with comments
by the Planning Commission.
Council agreed to the May 11 public hearing date.
MOVED BY BOHRER, 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.,
appropriating funds for the Interurban Avenue Corridor Geo-
metric Plan I -5 to 405 and amending the 1982 Budget as adopted
by Ordinance No. 1241.
MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1252 BE
ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Todd read an ordinance of the City of Tukwila, Wash.,
appropriating unanticipated funds for the purchase of eight
parcels of land from Puget Western, Inc. and amending the
1982 Budget as adopted by ordinance No. 1241.
MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT ORDINANCE NO.
1253 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilman Bauch explained that the 59th Avenue Street Improve-
ment Project is in the budget. The engineering is completed
and ready to call for bids. If the bids do not exceed the
budgeted amount, Council can proceed with the contract award.
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MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE
BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED.
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING
April 20, 1982
Page 9
NEW BUSINESS Cont.
Approval to pro- MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT COUNCIL ALLOW THE
ceed with the 59th CALL FOR BIDS FOR THE 59TH AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
Ave. St. Improve- MOTION CARRIED.
ment Project (cont.)
Interurban Ave.
South Geometric
Plan
Proposed Ordinance
Changing the days
for the Council
Meetings
Ordinance #1254
Appropriating un-
anticipated revenue
for warrant investi-
gation for Municipal
Court
Resolution #820
Supporting the pro-
tection of the
Cedar River Water-
shed
Councilman Bauch said that the Public Works Committee have
reviewed the alternatives and recommend Alternate No. 3.
It is essentially the same as there is now a 2 way left
turn lane and two traffic lanes on each side. It would have
sidewalks and local bus turnouts. The purpose in accepting
an alternate now is so the engineers can finish design.
MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT COUNCIL ACCEPT THE
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION OF ALTERNATE THREE.*
Councilman Phelps noted that in 1980, the Community Affairs
Committee addressed the Interurban Corridor and made some
recommendations. Alternate 3 does not provide a buffer
between the street and the sidewalk. The committee recommended
that a bicycle lane be provided on the east side where
possible. Councilman Bohrer asked if the Public Works Com-
mittee had considered these previous recommendations.
Councilman Bauch said he is not aware that they did.
Councilman Harris said the traffic on Interurban is inclined
to be quite fast. There should be some sort of a buffer to
protect the pedestrians.
*MOTION FAILED (TIE VOTE) Mayor Todd declined to break the
tie because of a possible conflict of interest.
Mr. Collins requested that there be a right -of -way map and
overlay system so it can be determined what will happen to
the area between Maule Avenue and Interurban Avenue.
MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN THAT THIS ITEM BE RE-
FERRED TO THE COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE. MOTION CARRIED.
MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN THAT THE PROPOSED
ORDINANCE ON CHANGING THE DAYS FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS BE
TABLED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT. MOTION
CARRIED.
MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE PROPOSED
ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Todd read an ordinance of the City of Tukwila, Wash.,
appropriating unanticipated revenue for warrant investigation
for the Municipal Court and amending the 1982 Budget as
adopted by Ordinance No. 1241.
MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1254
BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED.
MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT THE PROPOSED
RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED.
Attorney Hard read a resolution of the City of Tukwila,
Wash., supporting the protection of the Cedar River Watershed
and opposing the issuance of oil and gas exploration leases
in the Watershed.
MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT RESOLUTION NO. 820
BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED.
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TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING
April 20, 1982
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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
10:43 P.M. MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT COUNCIL GO INTO
EXECUTIVE SESSION. MOTION CARRIED.
10:55 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT:
10:56 P.M.
Mayor Todd explained that this session is to consider a
claim filed by an applicant for employment.
MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT THE EXECUTIVE
SESSION BE CLOSED AND THAT COUNCIL GO BACK INTO REGULAR
SESSION. MOTION CARRIED.
MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT COUNCIL DENY THE
SHIREY CLAIM AND DIRECT ADMINISTRATION TO PROCEED TO PROTECT
THE CITY'S INTERESTS. MOTION CARRIED.
MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY BOHRER, THAT THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED.
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Mayor
City" Clerk
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