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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-06-01 Regular MinutesTUKWILA CITY COUNCIL June 1, 1982 Tukwila City Hall 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE EXECUTIVE SESSION: 7:05 P.M. FLAG SALUTE REPORTS Grady Way Bridge Pro Parks Bond Issue City Attorney CONSENT AGENDA PUBLIC HEARINGS Establish regu- late license fees for amusement centers, owners devices Regular Meeting M I N U T E S Mayor Todd, presiding, called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order. Council Chambers GARY L. VAN DUSEN, LIONEL C. BOHRER, Council President, MABEL J. HARRIS, DORIS E. PHELPS, JOE H. DUFFIE, EDGAR D. BAUCH. LAWRENCE E. HARD, City Attorney; BRAD COLLINS, Planning Director; ALAN DOERSCHEL, Finance Director; HUBERT CRAWLEY, Fire Chief; BYRON SNEVA, Public Works Director; PAT LOWERY, Police Chief; SHARON WYLIE, Administrative Assistant; MAXINE ANDERSON, City Clerk. The Executive Session was called to discuss the three labor negotiators interviewed at the last meeting. In attendance, besides the Mayor and Council, were the Department Heads and the Administrative Assistant. The Executive Session adjourned at 7:35 p.m. Mayor Todd led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council back to order. Mayor Todd reported that Councilman Hill is on vacation. Byron Sneva, Public Works Director, reported that the final documents are complete and ready to send to the Highway De- partment jointly with the City of Renton. Don Williams, Recreation Director, noted that he attended the King County public hearing on the Pro Parks Bond issue and presented the Mayor's and Council's position. Attorney Hard asked for an Executive Session at the close of the meeting to discuss the Allenbach lawsuit. a. Approval of Minutes: May 18, 1982 b. Approval of Vouchers Claims Fund Vouchers #11982 Current Fund Street Fund Arterial Street Federal Shared Rev. Water Fund Sewer Fund Firemen's Pension #12122 45,701.45 7,996.53 34,487.77 6,672.62 9,941.06 5,917.94 1,168.30 $111,885.67 MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Todd declared the Public Hearing open on the proposed ordinance establishing and regulating license fees for amuse- ment centers, owners and devices. The Public Hearing had been duly advertised in the Record Chronicle. Mayor Todd called for comments from the audience. There being no comments, Mayor Todd declared the Public Hearing closed. Councilman Van Dusen asked if anyone was notified of the Public Hearing. He was told that the meeting was advertised as re- quired by law and the Chamber of Commerce was notified. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING June 1, 1982 Page 2 PUBLIC HEARINGS Cont. Establish regu- late license fees for amusement centers, owners devices (cont.) OLD BUSINESS Proposal by King County on funding for the 56th Ave. Bridge Councilman Phelps noted that the Community Affairs Committee will suggest some amendments to the ordinance. MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT THIS ITEM BE ON THE AGENDA FOR THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE NEXT WEEK.* MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, TO AMEND THE MOTION THAT THIS ITEM BE PUT FORWARD AT THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT'S DIS- CRETION. MOTION CARRIED. *MOTION CARRIED. Mr. Fitzsimmons noted that this proposal must be approved by both the County and City Councils. He commented that the 80% funding from the County is viewed, by them, as County money. The money is allocated to King County by the State for use in bridge replacement. The choice of the bridge is the County's. They could decide not to apply this money to Foster Bridge and reapply for other bridges. They feel it is King County's money that is being applied to Foster Bridge. The County has a firm belief that 50% of the bridge is the responsibility of the City of Tukwila; so, 50% is worse than 20 Councilman Bauch asked if Mayor Todd has applied for bridge funds. Mayor Todd noted, at the beginning, he proposed that the City be the lead agency, but Council declined and turned it over to King County. Councilman Van Dusen asked what the total funds are that the County received for bridge replacement. Mr. Fitzsimmons said, to date, they have not received anything. They have received a commitment to fund 80% of the replacement cost up to just under 1.5 million dollars. If acceptable to the City, they will begin the design phase and arrive at the exact cost of the bridge. If need be, they will go back to the state and ad- just the allocation. Mayor Todd reported that there have been many discussions on the collapsed 56th Ave. Bridge in the past two years. Now, a proposal has been agreed upon to be sent to the King County Council and the Tukwila City Council. Simply, the proposal is that the County will accept 80% of the funding and the City agree to the other 20 The bridge is estimated to cost 1.5 million dollars. The question was raised as to what is the County's contribution since the 80% is coming from Federal and State sources. Mayor Todd introduced Mr. Tom Fitzsimmons of King County representing County Executive Randy Revelle. Council President Bohrer asked if there will be a formal document for the City to act on. Mr. Fitzsimmons said there would be. Tonight, the idea was to introduce the proposal. There are some thirteen items for the agreement. Council President Bohrer asked if King County is proposing to split the Claim for Damages filed by one of the utility companies as well as the cleanup costs. Mr. Fitzsimmons felt there was a clear understanding that the County is mutually liable. Mayor Todd noted that the County agrees to be the lead agency; that the bridge should be aligned with the intersection rather than replaced at the old location; that City and County share 50 -50 the cost of the cleanup and any other claims contributed to the bridge collapsing. Further, County would provide 80% and the City 20 There are several other minor items. Mr. Fitzsim- mons said the design and realignment will be done through a mutual study. They must stay within the type, size and utility of the bridge being replaced. The replacement cost would include right of -way acquisition, road construction, surfacing, traffic signals any any other activity directly related to the replacement. It would be a full replacement package. This will come before the King County Council in the form of an appropriation ordinance. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING June 1, 1982 Page 3 OLD BUSINESS Cont. Proposal by King County on funding for the 56th Ave. Bridge (cont.) Council President Bohrer asked if the County has considered a substitute bridge from another location. This might make pos- sible the construction of a bridge here at a substantially lower cost. Mr. Fitzsimmons said many options were considered, but not all are eligible for State funding. Councilman Duffie asked how long it will take to complete this bridge. Mr. Fitzsimmons said the appropriation is in 1983 Federal dollars. It will be mid to late 1984 before completion. Mr. Fitzsimmons explained that these are Federal dollars ap- propriated to Washington State Department of Transportation, who, in turn, appropriates it to local governments. Councilman Bauch said he does not believe the Federal Government would say the funds could only be used in King County or that the State would say a non existent bridge was not important and let the County decide. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT THE CITY ACCEPT THE OBLIGATION FOR 20% OF THE TOTAL COST OF THE PROJECT.* Councilman Van Dusen asked where the money is coming from. Mayor Todd said funds can be made available through bonding or the half cent sales tax is available to the City. He recommended that the City accept this offer. ROLL CALL VOTE: VAN DUSEN NO BOHRER NO HARRIS NO PHELPS NO DUFFIE YES BAUCH NO *MOTION FAILED. MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE CITY APPLY FOR STATE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT FUNDS TO REPLACE THE FOSTER BRIDGE.* Mayor Todd felt the prospects of obtaining funds is very small and would take about two years before a decision is made. He suggested that Council make an alternate proposal to King County. Councilman Harris said she feels the balance above the Federal Funds should be split 50 -50. ROLL CALL VOTE: VAN DUSEN YES BOHRER YES HARRIS YES PHELPS NO DUFFIE NO BAUCH YES *MOTION CARRIED. Councilman Duffie asked Mr. Fitzsimmons if the County would be willing to split the 20% with the City. Mr. Fitzsimmons said he would be willing to take this proposal back to Mr. Revelle. He said King County has a number of bridge needs. They were looked at and it was decided that the County would dedicate 80% of the bridge replacement costs for Foster Bridge. They can return the appropriation back to the State and reapply for a different project. They have proposed what they feel is a fair and equitable split of the cost of replacement. This is their offer and it stands. In the City turning it down, it gives the County the opportunity to reconsider the proposal. He said he could not say they would be willing to look at some other split. He was not willing when he met with Mayor Todd. He TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING June 1, 1982 Page 4 OLD BUSINESS Cont. Proposal by King County on funding for the 56th Ave. Bridge (cont.) Proposed Ordinance Sale of LID #30 Bonds NEW BUSINESS Resolution #822 Regarding the incorporation proposal for the City of Highline does not speak for the County Executive but he knows his thinking and that was an 80 -20 split. This will probably be the best of- fer made to the City. Councilman Van Dusen said maybe this is the best offer, but until I feel comfortable where the money is coming from, I'm not going to make any agreements. Mr. Fitzsimmons said tonight they only need an indication in principle; then specifics can be discussed. Councilman Harris noted that there are a group of interested people in the audience and the discussion sounds like Council doesn't care, but that is not true. This whole package has been alluded to in the paper; it has been a very hush, hush item and now, tonight, it is being dropped on the Council. We are now saying we would like to have time to look for a source of funding and to further negotiate with the County. Mayor Todd asked Council if they are ready to make a counter- proposal. Mr. Fitzsimmons said he feels this is a reasonable offer, and it stands for a reasonable amount of time. MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE MAYOR PROCEED WITH NEGOTIATIONS WITH KING COUNTY UNDER THE CURRENT PROPOSAL AND THAT THIS ITEM BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Todd clarified Council's actions. Council rejected the proposed settlement of the bridge issue. The proposal was that the City pay for 20% of the cost of the bridge and the County would be responsible for 80 Now, Council wants the Mayor to apply for bridge funds. Councilman Van Dusen said that the pro- posal is only rejected for now. Councilman Harris said they turned down the proposal because the 80% County funds are a grant from the State. The bridge is a joint responsibility, but the County is asking the City to fund the remaining 20 Alan Doerschel, Finance Director, asked to have the proposed ordinance on the sale of the LID #30 bonds delayed. Foster Marshall needs another week. If Council would prefer, a Special Meeting could be called next week to approve the sale. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT IF FOSTER MARSHALL IS NOT READY TO CLOSE THE BOND SALE NEXT WEEK, THE FINANCE DIRECTOR WILL SEEK AN ALTERNATE SOURCE FOR THE SALE. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. City Attorney Hard read a resolution of the City of Tukwila, Washington, regarding the incorporation proposal for the City of Highline. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS READ.* MOVED BY VAN DUSEN, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT COUNCIL CONSIDER THE SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION (Resolution No. 822). MOTION CARRIED. It was clarified that Council President Bohrer and Brad Collins, Planning Director, would attend the Boundary Review Board Meeting and each give a presentation. *MOTION CARRIED. 9:15 P.M. Councilman Duffie left the meeting. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING June 1, 1982 Page 5 NEW BUSINESS Cont. Final Acceptance of the emergency storm drain re- pair on So. 180th Andover Park W. Appointment to Position #2 on the Park Com. Labor Negotiator EXECUTIVE SESSION 9:20 P.M. 10:20 P.M. 10:20 P.M. Mr. Sneva reported that the emergency storm drain project has been completed to City standards. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT COUNCIL ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE TO ACCEPT THE EMERGENCY STORM DRAIN REPAIR PROJECT AT SOUTH 180TH AND ANDOVER PARK WEST. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT COUNCIL CONCUR WITH THE MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION OF WYNN ANDERSON TO THE PARK COM- MISSION. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY VAN DUSEN, THAT COUNCIL RETAIN FRANK DENNIS AS LABOR NEGOTIATOR FOR THE CITY OF TUKWILA. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT COUNCIL GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS THE ALLENBACH LAWSUIT. MOTION CARRIED. Executive Session was held at the request of the City Attorney. MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE EXECUTIVE SESSION BE CLOSED. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED. 'City Clerk 36575