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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-03-21 Regular MinutesMarch 21, 1983 7:00 P.M. FLAG SALUTE AND CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE REPORTS Mayor Item 8a, Purchase of Independent Water Company. CONSENT AGENDA TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers Regular Meeting M I N U T E S Mayor Van Dusen led the Pledge of Alligiance and called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order at 7:30 P.M. GEORGE D. HILL, LIONEL C. BOHRER, EDGAR D. BAUCH, WENDY A. MORGAN. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE ABSENT COUNCIL PERSONS BE EXCUSED. MOTION CARRIED. DANIEL D. W00, City Attorney; MAXINE ANDERSON, City Clerk; HUBERT CRAWLEY, Fire Chief; BYRON SNEVA, Public Works Director; DON WILLIAMS, Recreation Director. Mayor Van Dusen reported that the Independent Water Company purchase agreement is not ready for execution so he pulled Item 8a from the agenda. a. Approval of Minutes, March 7, 19 b. Approval of Vouchers: Claims Fund Vouchers #14266 Current Fund Golf Course Spec. Rev. Street Fund Federal Shared Rev. Water Fund Sewer Fund Firemans Pension MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY BOHRER, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED.* Councilman Bauch asked to have Item 6b removed (approval of Vouchers). *MOTION CARRIED. 83. #14403 29,066.63 3,144.21 13,047.15 1,201.69 18,264.17 1,874.34 943.00 67,541.19 Councilman Bauch requested that Voucher No. 14311 be removed from payment. It deals with a computer program purchased out of the Police Department Supplies Budget, he asked for an explanation. Councilman Bohrer asked to have Vouchers No. 14377, 14382, and 14385 withdrawn. They are for eyeglasses and they seem unreasonably large. He asked for research on the acceptable charges under the LEOFF I statute and if there is any action that can be taken to limit the expenditures. MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE FOUR VOUCHERS BE WITHDRAWN FROM PAYMENT UNTIL A REPORT CAN BE PREPARED. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HILL,SECONDED BY BAUCH, THAT THE BALANCE OF THE VOUCHERS BE PAID AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING March 21, 1983 Page 2 PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing on Water Rates, April 11, 1983. NEW BUSINESS Resolution #852 allowing the Mayor, thru Public Works Director, to obtain a contract for "T" Line Bridge acq. services. Attorney Woo Read. Change Agenda Resolution #853 declaring an emergency and authorizing the Mayor Pub. Wks. Dir. to have ruptured water line serving Southcenter South repaired. Councilman Bauch reported that water rates were discussed by both the Finance Committee and Public Works Committee. It was recommended that a Public Hearing be held to receive input from the citizens and business community. MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT APRIL 4, 1983 BE THE DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON WATER RATES. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY BOHRER, THAT THE MOTION BE AMENDED TO HOLD THE PUBLIC HEARING ON APRIL 11, 1983. MOTION CARRIED. *MOTION CARRIED. 217 o Attorney Woo said federal and state laws require a Municipality to adopt a lengthy series of procedures and policies where any land is taken or relocation required. The "T" Line Bridge Project involves relocation and land acquisition. The purpose of this resolution is to comply with the laws by allowing the City to contract either with the State or with an agency approved by the State to do the acquisition and relocation requirements set forth. The resolution requires that any contract must go to the Council for review and approval. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY BAUCH, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. A Resolution of the City of Tukwila, Washington, allowing the Mayor, through the Public Works Director, to obtain a Contract for "T" Line Bridge Acquisition Services conforming to Federal and State laws and regulations, providing that no contract may be executed until review and approval, if any, by the City Council. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT RESOLUTION NO. 852 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT ITEM 9c BE CONSIDERED AT THIS TIME. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Van Dusen reported on the break of the water line that serves Southcenter South. It has been determined that, because of the timeline, it should be declared an emergency and the City should proceed with the repair. Mr. Sneva reviewed a report explaining the circumstances that dictate the need to declare an emergency for the repair or replacement of the broken water main in the Green River at South 180th. The City of Kent is now serving the Southcenter South area through an intertie line with Tukwila's system. They have notified Tukwila of concern for their inability to supply water after June 1983 due to their limitations during the dry season. Further, the Fire Chief has reported that the present situation is not providing adequate fire -flow capacity. A fire of any significance would have the ability to over -run the protection expected from a sprinkler system. There are other alternatives to get water to the area besides repairing or replacing the line in the river. An over land line could be installed or a line could be hung from a pe- destrian bridge. If an emergency is declared a utility bridge could be built somewhere in the vicinity of the existing crossing and it could be operational by July 1, 1983. Mayor Van Dusen noted that a foot bridge is not part of the emergency but discussion on it may help Council make a decision on what route to use to solve this problem. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING March 21, 1983 Page 3 3/7/ Don Williams, Recreation Director, showed some aerial photographs and explained the current proposal for a trail system with a foot bridge over the Green River to link with the Kent Trail System. Along the east side of the river the City has a 30 foot trail easement. At the present time Christensen Trail ends at So. 180th and the proposal is to continue it under the end of the Frank Zepp Bridge and along the west bank of the river to a point where it is feasable to build a foot bridge linking the east and west side trails. At the present time there are no Recreation grants available. Mr. Sneva showed a sketch of a laminated arch bridge that could be used for recreation purposes. It would be about 200 feet long by 8 feet wide and would accomodate the utilities. The bridge alonewould cost $63,000, not including construction. Brad Collins, Planning Director, explained the permit process and said that in case of an emergency for utilities the permit process may be expedited. He noted that the goals and policies of the Shoreline Master Program does support the idea of a pedestrian bridge across the river. In order to proceed ahead with a combination utility and recreation bridge the declaration of an emergency is important. If an Enviroment Impact Statement is required it would cause a lengthy delay in the project. The SEPA Guidlines make some provisions for emergencies. Attorney Woo said it is his opinion that because of great harm to the public from fire and loss of use of water to this area a bridge providing for the water and sewer line would fall under the emergency construction exemption of the Shoreline Management Act. However, the Department of Enviroment may not agree. MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. Attorney Woo read, a Resolution of the City of Tukwila, Washington, declaring an emergency and authorizing the mayor to take immediate action to have the ruptured water line serving Southcenter South repaired. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY BAUCH, THAT THE TITLE AND FIRST PARAGRAPH IN THE MAIN BODY BE AMENDED BY ADDING "OR REPLACE" AFTER "REPAIR" AS SUGGESTED BY ATTORNEY W00. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE RESOLUTION BE AMENDED TO ADD "SUPPORTED BY A PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE" TO THE END OF THE FIRST PARAGRAPH OF THE MAIN BODY AFTER THE WORD "SEWER MAINS" Councilman Bohrer drew a financial table on the black board as follows: Repair Construct line Construct In Place over F.Z. Bridge, Bridge along W. Valley, etc. Water Only 80,000 $107,000 $145,000 Water $120,000 $187,000 $150,000 Sewer Councilman Bohrer suggested that this illustrates a rational for apportioning costs between Water, Sewer and Recreation. Councilman Bauch said this project is restoring some respect to our portion of the river. It is taking a potential for pollution out of the river and is giving the river back to the people. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING March 21, 1983 Page 4 RECESS 9:25 P.M. 9:40 P.M. Funding alternative for 1983 water system capital improvements. MISCELLANEOUS Exchange Maule Ave. Right -of -way for a strip along Interurban. EXECUTIVE SESSION 10:05 P.M. ADJOURNMENT 10:30 P.M. Mr. Williams said that the State is on record of supporting the Christensen Trail System. *MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY BAUCH, THAT THE SECOND PARAGRAPH IN THE MAIN BODY OF THE RESOLUTION BE AMENDED TO READ "THE CITY COUNCIL MAKES THIS DECLARATION BASED ON THE UNDERSTANDING THAT THE EXPENDITURE WILL NOT EXCEED $150,000 MOTION CARRIED. MOTION CARRIED to adopt the Resolution as amended. MOVED BY BAUCH,SECONDED BY HILL, THAT COUNCIL TAKE A FIVE MINUTE RECESS. MOTION CARRIED. Councilman Bauch said Public Works Committee recommended that an outright grant be made from the Sewer Fund to the Water Fund to pay for the Water System Capital Improvements. He said the Finance Committee has a proposed policy recommendation, also approved by the Public Works Committee, that the Council will establish depreciation and fund it at budget time. The Finance Director endorses this policy. MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY BOHRER, THAT COUNCIL SPLIT THE FUNDING ONE -THIRD TO SEWER, ONE -THIRD TO WATER, AND ONE -THIRD TO RECREATION. MOTION CARRIED WITH HILL VOTING NO. Councilman Hill said he wanted all seven Council Members to discuss this. JI7 2 Mayor Van Dusen called the Regular Meeting back to order with four Council Members present. Mayor Van Dusen explained that there is no money in the Water Fund so an alternate source is needed to fund the capital improvement projects. Councilman Bohrer, going back to the water line repair, said there are three uses for the proposed bridges, the water and sewer utilities will use it and it is going to be used as a recreation facility. Let the Sewer Fund give a one time grant to the Water Fund for its share, then a decision will have to be made on how to fund the recreation share. MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT COUNCIL ESTABLISH THE POLICY THAT EFFORT WILL BE MADE TO EXCHANGE RIGHT -OF -WAY OF MAULE AVENUE FOR A STRIP ALONG INTERURBAN AVENUE. MOTION CARRIED. Council requested a Resolution be drawn stating this policy. MOVED BY MORGAN, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT COUNCIL GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION. MOTION CARRIED. Executive Session called by the City Attorney to discuss the NAACP Lawsuit. MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE EXECUTIVE SESSION BE CLOSED. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HILL SECONDED BY BAUCH, THAT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED. Mayo', Gary L. Van Dusen City Clerk