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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-12-03 Regular MinutesTUKWILA CITY COUNCIL December 3, 1984 Tukwila City Hall 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers Regular Meeting ROLL CALL OFFICIALS REPORTS Oath of Office Certificates of Recognition Presentation by Arts Commission M I N U T E S CALL TU ORDER Mayor Van Dusen called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila and City Council to order and led the audience in the Pledge of PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Allegiance. LIONEL C. BOHRER, MABEL J. HARRIS, DORIS E. PHELPS, Council President, JOE H. DUFFIE, EDGAR D. BAUCH, WENDY A. MURGAN, CHARLES E. SIMPSON. LARRY MARTIN, City Attorney; MAXINE ANDERSON, City Clerk; BRAD COLLINS, Planning Director; ALAN DOERSCHEL, Finance Director; DON MORRISON, City Administrator; BYRON SNEVA, Public Works Director; DON WILLIAMS, PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR; DENNIS HIDELL, Legislative Coordinator. Mayor Van Dusen issued the Oath of Office to newly hired Police officer, Larry Richardson. Officer Richardson was previously employed by the City of Sulton. Mayor Van Dusen read a Proclamation extending congratulations and recognition to Police Officer F.R. (Buzz) Yohann and Police Sergeant James H. Todd for their efforts to save a life by performing CPR on a Tukwila citizen. Mayor Van Dusen introduced members of the Arts Commission, William Gorjance, Leslie Campbell, and Berdene caul. Mr. Gorjance reported on art objects the Commission is proposing to purchase. The first is a bench, handcrafted by a local artist and made of Oregon oak and walnut. It is unique in that the seat is carved from one slab of wood. The price is approxiamtely $1,295. The other object is a light sculpture done by Bill Parker. The kinetic light sculpture is con- tained in a handblown glass sphere. Mr. Parker is one of a new generation of artists trained in the techniques of the sciences as well as the disciplines of the fine arts. The approximate price is $3,130. Leslie Campbell introduced Phillip Levine, a local artist, who has done some well known figures in bronze. Mr. Levine did the three bronze figures standing in Coulon Park in the City of Renton. Councilman Bauch noted that there were no restrictions placed on the expenditure in the 1984 Budget. The decision on what to spend the money on is administrative. Council Member Morgan asked that consideration, again, be given to moving the fountain. Councilman Duffie thanked the Administration for connecting the water to the fountain; it looks nice. Park Commission Mayor Van Dusen announced that there are two openings on the Vacancies Park Commission. Council Member Morgan requested that the Mayor consider appointing someone who lives in a condominium or apartment and a minority to the vacancies. Council President Council President Phelps reported on her trip to Indianapolis to attend the National League of Cities Conference. Audience Cris Crumbaugh reported on a letter the Fire Department mailed to the members of the business community regarding their services, the codes, etc. The letter was well received. 5t �v TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING December 3, 1984 Page 2 CONSENT AGENDA PUBLIC HEARINGS Use of Revenue Sharing entitlement for 1985 and the 1985 Budget proposal OLD BUSINESS Ordinance #1336 Levying the general taxes for the fiscal year commencing January 1, 1985 a. Approval of Minutes: November 19, 1984 b. Approval of Vouchers Claims Fund Vouchers #20073 #20210 Current Fund Golf Course Spec. Rev. Street Fund Federal Shared Rev. Land Acq, Bldg, Dev. Water Fund Sewer Fund Fireman's Pension Equipment Rental 17,113.10 953.36 146,543.59 2,645.10 561.76 171.34 4,056.75 180.19 5,786.96 $178,012.15 c. Accept portable generator and electrical modifications to the Sanitary Sewer Lift Stations. MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED. The Public Hearing was advertised as required by the RCW. Mayor Van Dusen declared the Public Hearing open on the 1985 Budget for the City and on the Revenue Sharing entitlement. The total Current Fund budget is $5,884,943, and the Federal Shared Revenue is $91,700, and the total budget, all funds, is $19,581,344. Cris Crumbaugh suggested that money be spent on beautifica- tion of the entrances and exits to the City. It could be done in the form of plantings, landscaping, art objects, or many other ways. This would be a good use of money. There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed. Councilman Bauch stated that people who attend the Council Meeting know they have a chance to voice their opinions on any subject. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. City Attorney Martin read an ordinance of the City of Tukwila, Washington, levying the general taxes for the City of Tukwila in King County for the fiscal year commencing January 1, 1985, on all property, both real and personal, in said City which is subject to taxation for the purpose of paying sufficient revenue to carry on the several departments of said City for the ensuing year as required by law. MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1336 BE ADOPTED AS READ.* The estimated assessed valuation on all real, personal and utility property is $746,141,583. The levy rate is: Regular Tax Levy 2.47289 2,012,489 Special Tax Levy .16752 125,000 TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING December 3, 1984 Page 3 OLD BUSINESS Continued Ordinance #1336- MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY BOHRER, THAT THE ORDINANCE BE Tax Levies (cont.) AMENDED TO REDUCE SECTION 1, ITEM 1 BY $113,000. Council Member Harris said she agrees that Councilman Bauch is probably right about there being money in the budget that could be spent in other ways or eliminated, however, changing the real estate tax levy is not the way to go. If Council is going to decrease taxes, the way to go, probably, is to reduce the sales tax. Council President Phelps agreed; she said the City is now just getting around to implementing some of the functional plans that have been discussed with regard to projects for street, water, sewer, and park facilities. Councilman Duffie spoke against the motion; there are addi- tional services the citizens would rather have. Proposed Ordinance Adopting a system of registration of bonds Ordinance #1337 Relating to the waterworks utility Councilman Bauch said if the state law did not allow a limit on 6 the taxes would not be raised. The only reason we are raising taxes is because the state allows it. *MOTION FAILED WITH BAUCH VOTING YES. *MOTION CARRIED WITH BAUCH VOTING NO. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. City Attorney Martin read an ordinance of the City of Tukwila adopting a system of registration of bonds and obligations of the City. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Councilman Bohrer asked several questions and had some com- ments about the ordinance. Attorney martin explained that the ordinance is technical in nature and is written to comply with new legislation. Councilman Bohrer suggested that the ordinance be rewritten to clarify the duties of the two registrars. Attorney Martin suggested that the bond sale ordinance provide that no sale of bonds be final until passage of the registration of bonds ordinance. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THIS ITEM BE PLACED IN THE FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. City Attorney Martin read an ordinance of the City of Tukwila, Washington, relating to the waterworks utility of the City; specifying and adopting a system or plan of addi- tions to and betterments and extensions of the existing waterworks utility of the City; declaring the estimated cost thereof; authorizing the issuance of $2,900,000 par value of water and sewer revenue bonds; creating a special bond anti- cipation notes repayment fund; authorizing the issuance and sale of bond anticipation notes in the principal amount of $2,900,000 pending the receipt of bond proceeds; fixing the form, terms and covenants relating to such bond anticipation notes; and providing for the sale of such notes to Peoples National Bank of Washington of Seattle, Washington. *MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1337 BE ADOPTED AS READ.* TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING December 3, 1984 Page 4 OLD BUSINESS Cont. Ordinance #1337 Relating to the waterworks utility (cont.) Proposed Ordinance Amending the official zoning map by reclassi- fying certain prop- erty known as the North Hill Rezone property from RMH to P -0 NEW BUSINESS Proposed Resolution Expressing the in- tention to consider annexation of the territory within the boundaries of of Fire District 1 MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT SECTION 14 BE ADDED AS STATED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY. "NOT WITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE, THE BOND SALE AUTHORIZED BY THIS ORDINANCE SHALL NOT BE CARRIED OUT UNTIL A SYSTEM OF BOND REGISTRATION, COMPLYING WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL LAW, HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED BY SEPARATE ORDINANCE." MOTION CARRIED. *MOTION CARRIED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE AS AMENDED. MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY SIMPSON, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. City Attorney Martin read an ordinance of the City of Tukwila, Washington, amending the official zoning map adopted pursuant to Section 18.08.030 of the Tukwila Municipal Code by reclassifying certain property within the City known a the North Hill rezone property from high density multiple resi- dence (RMH) to professional office (P -0). MOVED BY SIMPSON, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Councilman Duffie spoke against the proposal because of the traffic on Southcenter Blvd. Councilman Bohrer supported the rezone but expressed concern about access and other items. He believes they should be restricted to a single access on the far west side. He had previously asked for an access study but has not seen it. How does the owner get access to the back side? The finding needs to be clarified to state that only the southern .87 acres are being rezoned. Mr. Collins said the access grade to the back property is excessive and, at this time, there is no other access available. MOVED BY BOHRER, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THIS ITEM BE TABLED UNTIL THE APPLICANT CAN ADDRESS SOME OF THESE ISSUES AND BRING IT BACK TO COUNCIL. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY MORGAN, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THIS ITEM BE PLACED IN THE COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE.* Mayor Van Dusen explained that the City Attorney has found a problem with the wording on the annexation petition. The form was used in good faith. The solution now is that Council approve this resolution which only says that the City agrees to look into the annexation. After the study is complete, the City could initiate the annexation to go to the vote of the people. Administration has asked that we do an inventory to study both the pros and cons before committing the City. Councilman Bauch said that sending this to committee would not solve anything. We need to develop the information requested in Sections 1 and 2 and come back and tell the people if we are interested in the annexation. Councilman Bohrer said, before the City proceeds, he would like to see a list of the issues to be addressed. This par- ticular area has already been before Council twice for con- sideration to annex. The first time the Boundary Review 51 L3 TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING December 3, 1984 Page 5 OLD BUSINESS Cont. Proposed Resolution (cont.) Authorize Mayor to execute contract for Public Defense Svs. RECESS 9:55 p.m. -10:10 p.m. STATUS REPORTS ON Community Affairs Committee Finance and Personnel Committee Parks and Recreation Committee Public Safety and Health Committee Board deleted the industrial part so the City denied it. The second one was largely the residential part and was declined by a vote of the people. Before the City gets to deeply into this item, there needs to be discussion with appropriate representaives of the area. Mr. Don Stark, Public Affairs consultant for the businesses in the northern section (Boeing Co., Monsanto, and Jorgenson Steel), said that he recognizes Council's concern. He is here to find out what consideration Council is giving to this matter and how serious the City is. ROLL CALL VOTE: BOHRER YES HARRIS YES PHELPS NO DUFFIE YES BAUCH NO MORGAN YES SIMPSON- NO *MOTION CARRIED 4 YES; 3 NO. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE MAYOR BE AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR PUBLIC DEFENSE SERVICES. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY BOHRER, THAT COUNCIL RECESS FOR FIVE MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED. Meeting was called back to order with all Council Members present. BUDGET REVIEW Council Member Morgan reported that Community Affairs Committee agrees with the Mayor's recommendation that a time clerical position be added to the Planning Department and that the full time Permit Technician position be created. The Committee recommends the addition of one full -time Planner to the Planning Department. This person will be made available to handle Intergovernmental Affairs. It is understood that in adding personnel, the necessary office furniture and supplies will be added to the budget. Councilman Duffie reported that the Finance and Personnel Committee recommends approval of the budgets they reviewed except, they make no recommendation on increasing personnel. This is left open for Council discussion. Councilman Bauch reported that the Parks and Recreation Committee have completed their review of the budget for the Parks and Recreation Department, Park Maintenance, Golf Course and Golf Course Maintenance and the Building and Land Development. Committee recommends "do pass" except for the personnel changes. Councilman Bohrer said he had reported at a previous meeting on the Committee's review of the Police budget. They have reviewed the Fire Department budget, note a number of inac- curacies and asked that they be corrected. Council, in its review of the 1984 budget, allowed the hiring of the Assistant Chief with the understanding that, at sometime, one TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING December 3, 1984 Page 6 STATUS REPORT ON BUDGET REVIEW Continued Public Safety and Health Committee Utilities Committee Transportation Committee Capital Equipment Justification Form MISCELLANEOUS ADJOURNMENT 10:35 p.m person will be decreased from the Fire Suppression Unit. Committee recommends that this be retained in 1985 and placed in the budget so it does not become lost. The Committee supported the purchase of a large, suburban type vehicle to be the two vehicle for the hazardous materials trailer. They also supported the replacement of a fire truck. Councilman Simpson reported that the Utilities Committee reviewed the water and sewer budgets and recommends Council adoption. Council Member Harris reported that they added preliminary engineering and construction engineering for the Macadam Road project; they added funds for about eight street lights on Andover Park West and they added overtime of $5,000 to cover seasonal part -time workers, weekend and holiday standby and emergency callouts. Councilman Bohrer suggested funds be budgeted for acquiring right -of -way for Macadam Road in 1985 and reserve construc- tion until 1986. We should look at acquiring right -of -way for Interurban Avenue. Councilman Bauch reminded Administration that according to Policy Procedure No. 01 -13 for every item in the budget that is over $500, there should be a Capital Equipment Justifi- cation Form. Metro Rate Study MOVED BY PHELPS, SECONDED BY SIMPSON, THAT THE METRO RATE STUDY BE REFERRED TO THE UTILITY COMMITTEE. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY BOHRER, THAT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED. Gthy'L. VA Dusen, Mayor 'Maxine Anderson," City Clerk