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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-02-22 Regular MinutesFebruary 22, 1983 7:00 P.M. FLAG SALUTE AND CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMEBERS OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE REPORTS Mayor Changes in Health Requirements. Council Members Form Of Govern- ment. City Attorney Report TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL Tukwila City Hall City Chambers Regular Meeting M I N U T E S Mayor Van Dusen led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order. MABEL J. HARRIS, Council President, GEORGE D. HILL, LIONEL C. BOHRER, EDGAR D. BAUGH. DANIEL D. W00, Deputy City Attorney; MAXINE ANDERSON, City Clerk. Mayor Van Dusen presented Verna Aal, Administrative Secretary for the Fire Department, with a ten year employee service pin. Those also eligible for 10 year employee service pins,but not in the audience, are: Ted Ebert, Lieutenant David Hansen, Lieutenant Loren McFarland, Lieutenant Sam Ruljancich, Firefighter First Class All four are members of the Fire Department. J,fso Mayor Van Dusen referred a letter from Mayor Roegner of Auburn, concerning RCW 70.05 on changes to local health requirements. Mayor Roegner, through the Suburban Mayor's Association, is opposing the proposed legislation. The legislation proposes that all guidelines be established by the State Board of Health. MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT MAYOR ROEGNER'S LETTER AND A COPY OF THE PROPOSED BILL BE ON THE NEXT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. Council President Harris reminded Council of the Wednesday meeting to continue the investigation on forms of government. The full time Mayors of Auburn and Redmond will be present. Councilman Bohrer reported that Council Members Bauch, Harris, Phelps and himself attended the 1983 Association of Washington Cities Legislative Conference. They were briefed on the bills being considered in the morning session and in the afternoon were able to talk with some of the Legislators. The Binding Arbitration issue is one the City will want to continue to discuss with the Legislators to work for its defeat. Deputy Attorney Woo asked to have discussion on the Peden Lawsuit added to the Executive Session agenda. He reported on the proposed Allentown Annexation. The next step is for the City to pass an ordinance continuing the annexation procedure. It was stopped in 1980 by a lawsuit filed by King County Fire District No. 1. The lawsuit has now been dismissed. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY BAUCH, THAT THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS BE DRAWN UP FOR THE NEXT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ALONG WITH A MEMEO FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY STATING HIS OPINION ON THE AFFECT THE ANNEXATION MAY HAVE ON THE 56th AVENUE BRIDGE AGREEMENT. MOTION CARRIED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING February 22, 1983 Page 2 DEMONSTRATION Diaz School of Gymnastics. 7:40 P.M. CONSENT AGENDA Items d,e f BID AWARD Golf Course Irrigation System, Phase II Mr. John Diaz, owner of the Diaz School of Gymnastics was present with 10 students to put on a demonstration on the gymnastics training taught at the school. They are new to the Tukwila area and, at the present time have about 300 students. The art of gymnastics performed by the girls was enjoyed by all. Councilman Duffie arrived at the meeting. a. Approval of Minutes: February 7, 1983 b. Approval of Vouchers: *MOTION CARRIED. Claims Fund Vouchers #14070 #14166 Current Fund Golf Course Spec. Rev. Street Fund Federal Shared Rev. Water Fund Sewer Fund Unemployment Claims Fund Vouchers #14067 #14069- -VOID 30,010.15 6,816.69 8,746.64 513.44 7,002.47 33,176.83 6,842.08 93,108.30 c. Resolution 847 of the City of Tukwila authorizing the Mayor to enter into Supplement No. 1 -832 to Agreement No. CAG 060 77. (Grady Way Bridge) d. Authorize Mayor to approve consultant selection for the 53rd Street Improvement Project. e. Authorize Mayor to advertise for consultant and enter into agreement for services for the Southcenter Boulevard Construction Project. f. Authorize Mayor to approve consultant selection and sign agreement for services for the 188th Street /I -5 Connector Alignment and Feasibility Study. g. Reassign the Block Grant Funds to the Upper Foster Park Youth Athletic Field Project. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS PRESENTED.* Councilman Bauch asked to have Items d,e and f removed. MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE MAYOR BE AUTHORIZED TO APPROVE THE CONSULTANTS AFTER CONSULTATION WITH THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT COUNCIL ACCEPT THE STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION AND HIRE LEONARD BERNHARDT LANDSCAPING CO. TO DO PHASE II OF THE IRRIGATION SYSTEM AT THE GOLF COURSE FOR THE AMOUNT OF $33,869.30. MOTION CARRIED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING February 22, 1983 Page 3 MISCELLANEOUS Appearance of Fairness Doctrine Councilman Bohrer explained that he discussed, with the City Attorney, a problem with Appearance of Fairness that he thought might give Council a problem at a later date, on the P.R.D. Ordinance. The City Attorney researched the State Law and found there had been a change. His conclusion is that neither the City nor any Council Member has any problem with prior discussions at the Council table. Councilman Bohrer extended his apologies for including a verbatim transcript to the January 17th minutes. Petition: Mayor Van Dusen presented a petition he had received signed Low water by about 20 citizens that live in the area of So. 149th and pressure 57th Ave. South. They are requesting that a pressure check be made as their water pressure is very low. In the event of a fire there would not be enough pressure to fight it. Mayor Van Dusen said he has already asked the Public Works Director to look into the problem. 8:00 P.M. Councilman Phelps arrived at the meeting. EXECUTIVE SESSION 8:05 P.M. An Executive Session was requested by the City Attorney to discuss the Allenbach Lawsuit and the Peden Lawsuit with the City Council. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT COUNCIL GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION AFTER A TEN MINUTE RECESS. MOTION CARRIED. 8:35 P.M. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE EXECUTIVE SESSION BE ADJOURNED. Appeal MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE CITY Allenbach ATTORNEY, UPON HIS ADVICE, TO APPEAL THE LITIGATION OF ALLENBACH Lawsuit VERSUS CITY OF TUKWILA REGARDING ISSUANCE OF THE BUILDING PERMIT. MOTION CARRIED. ADJOURNMENT 8:37 P.M. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED.