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Home My WebLink About1983-04-04 Regular MinutesFLAG SALUTE AND CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE City of Edmonds Celebration STAFF REPORT "T" Line Bridge Project City Attorney TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL April 4, 1983 Tukwila City Hall 7:00 P.M. Regular Meeting M I N U T E S Council Chambers In the absence of Mayor Van Dusen, Mabel Harris, Council President, led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order. LIONEL C. BOHRER, MABEL J. HARRIS, Mayor Pro Tempore, Doris E. Phelps, JOE H. DUFFIE, WENDY A. MORGAN. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBERS BE EXCUSED. MOTION CARRIED WITH BOHRER VOTING NO. DANIEL D. W00, Deputy City Attorney; MAXINE ANDERSON, City Clerk; HUBERT CRAWLEY, Fire Chief; BYRON SNEVA, Public Works Director. REPORTS Mayor Mayor Pro -tem Harris read a letter from John J. Fatheringham, Superintendent of Schools, South Central School District. He Contribution is responding to a letter from Mayor Van Dusen pertaining to b. contributions to the Renton Area Youth Service. The State R.A.Y.S. Examiner's Office confirmed that the School District cannot make a contribution to R.A.Y.S. as they are prohibited legally from making that sort of transaction. Councilman Morgan said Council asked the Mayor to contact the School District about a contract with R.A.YS. not a contribution. The City of Edmonds and the Chamber of Commerce are hosting a "Welcome Home" celebration to honor Rosalynn Sumners, Ladies World Figure Skating Champion. They have invited the Mayor to attend and asked that Council consider a proclamation honoring Rosalynn. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY MORGAN, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SUBMIT A PROCLAMATION TO THE CITY OF EDMONDS TO HONOR ROSALYNN SUMNERS. MOTION CARRIED. Byron Sneva, Public Works Director, asked Council to consider a presentation on the "T" Line Bridge Project. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY MORGAN, THAT THE "T" LINE BRIDGE PROJECT BE ADDED TO THE AGENDA AS ITEM 8b. MOTION CARRIED. Proposed MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY BOHRER, THAT A REVISED RESOLUTION Resolution REGARDING THE FORM OF GOVERNMENT BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA AS ITEM 8c. MOTION CARRIED. Daniel Woo, Deputy City Attorney reported on the proposal to install a Hydrotube at the Pavilion Outlet Center. It is a "water slide" and would be installed from a structure on top of the building making is visible from the surrounding area. On March 24, 1983 this project was heard by the Planning Commission. They agreed to grant a Conditional Use Permit. Since then, the Mayor has met with the Benaroya Co. and they have agreed to send it back to the Planning Commission for them to consider the design and enviromental criteria as required by the Municipal Code. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING April 4, 1983 Page 2 DEMONSTRATION CONSENT AGENDA Resolution No. 857 Resolution No. 858 OLD BUSINESS Resolution No.859 authorizing the Mayor to negotiate and execute an agreement to purchase the Independent Water Company. "T" Line Bridge Project. Firemen Peterson and Ray from the Tukwila Fire Department demonstrated the operation of the Defibrillator. The machine would be used on a patient who has confirmed circulatory arrest due to ventricular fibrillation. It was an interesting and informative presentation. a. Approval of Minutes, March 21, 1983 b. Approval of Vouchers: Claims Fund Vouchers #14419 Current Fund Golf Course Spec. Rev. Street Fund Federal Shared Rev. Firemans Pension Water Fund Sewer Fund #14531 38,804.91 4,809.91 883.83 1,946.30 485.70 10,082.66 2,543.03 59,556.34 c. Resolution No. 857 of the City of Tukwila amending Resolution No. 707 by increasing the petty cash and change funds. d. Approval for immediate disposal of the Buurroughs L -5000 Accounting Machine. e. Resolution No. 858 of the City of Tukwila authorizing the Finance Director to transmit State Excise, Sales and Leasehold Taxes per statuatory requirements. MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY MORGAN, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED. 31 77 MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. Attorney Woo read, a Resolution of the City of Tukwila, Washington, authorizing the Mayor to negotiate and execute an agreement to purchase the assets of the Independent Water Company. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT RESOLUTION NO. 859 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. Mr. Sneva reported that a recent study on the realignment of the "T" Line Bridge shows that the 60 inch Seattle pipe line lies in the path of the proposed project and shows the pipe line to be on unstable ground. It has been recommended that no further fill be placed over the line and it would be too costly to move. Alternatives have been studied on a new location. Recommendation is that the new bridge be built to the east of the existing structure, Alternate C. It would bring the curve on to Tukwila Parkway almost as it is today. This project would not effect the proposed extension of the trail system. MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY BOHRER, THAT COUNCIL DIRECT STAFF TO PROCEED WITH ALTERNATE C AND MEET WITH STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT TO FACILITATE THE PROJECT. MOTION CARRIED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING April 4, 1983 Page 3 Resolution No. 860 MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY MORGAN, THAT THE PROPOSED amending Res. No. 856 RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. req. Co. Auditor MOTION CARRIED. to call a special election to consider Attorney Woo read, a Resolution of the City of Tukwila, Washington, whether the City amending Resolution No. 856 and requesting the County Auditor to should adopt a new call a special election to consider the issue of whether the City form of government should adopt a new form of government. NEW BUSINESS Resolution No. 861' establishing a policy on reimbursement for eyeglasses or contact lenses Request Reappointments, Planning Commission, Eileen Avery Park Commission Donna Segale Resolution No. 862 declaring opposition to Substitute H.B. No. 713 regarding health services. MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY MORGAN, THAT RESOLUTION NO. 860 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED WITH DUFFIE VOTING NO, MAYOR PRO TEM HARRIS VOTED YES. MOVED BY MORGAN SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. Attorney Woo read, a Resolution of the City of Tukwila, Washington, establishing a City -wide policy on reimbursement for eyeglasses or contact lenses. MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT RESOLUTION NO. 861 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY MORGAN, THAT THE RESOLUTION BE AMENDED TO ADD "THIS BENEFIT CANNOT BE ACCUMULATED OVER A PERIOD OF YEARS" END OF THE FIRST PARAGRAPH. MOTION CARRIED. *MOTION CARRIED to adopt the Resolution as amended. Councilman Morgan requested that a packet on employee benefits be furnished to Council when they go into the 1984 Budget Hearings. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT COUNCIL CONCUR WITH THE MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION THAT EILEEN AVERY BE REAPPOINTED TO POSITION #3 ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION.(Position #3 is a six year term which expires March 31, 1989.) MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY MORGAN, THAT COUNCIL CONCUR WITH THE MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION FOR THE REAPPOINTMENT OF DONNA SEGALE TO POSITION #5 ON THE PARK COMMISSION. (The term for this position expires March 31, 1986.) MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Pro tem Harris said that both of these women have served their respective commissions conscientiously and faithfully without compensation. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. Attorney Woo read, a Resolution of the City of Tukwila declaring opposition to Substitute House Bill No. 713 regarding Health Services. MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT RESOLUTION NO. 862 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING April 4, 1983 Page 4 MISCELLANEOUS Certificates of Appreciation EXECUTIVE SESSION MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT COUNCIL RECESS FOR TEN MINUTES THEN RECONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. MOTION CARRIED. Councilman Duffie said he would like to see something presented to the people that volunteer on the various City Committees. It would be nice to let the people know we really appreciate their service to the City. Councilman Morgan suggested that the City recognize these people during National Volunteer Week. Councilman Phelps suggested that Council have cake and coffee at one meeting to honor all the people who are volunteers. 8:30 P.M. Attorney Woo asked Council to go into Executive Session to discuss Southcenter South. 8:58 P.M. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY MORGAN, THAT THE EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED. ADJOURNMENT 9:00 P.M. MOVED BY MORGAN, SECONDED BY BOHRER, THAT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Pro Ter' City Clerk Mabel J. Harris