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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-12-16 Regular MinutesTUKWILA CITY COUNCIL December 16, 1985 Tukwila City Hall 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE REPORTS Mayor Appointments: Dick Goe to Board of Adjustment and Dwayne Traynor to Civil Service Com. Proclamation Committee of the Whole Meeting cancelled Council Employee Awards Banquet CITIZEN'S COMMENTS Peddler's License Regular Meeting M I N U T E S Mayor Van Dusen called the Regular Meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. MABEL J HARRIS, EDGAR D. BAUCH, Council President, DORIS E. PHELPS, JOE H. DUFFIE, WENDY A. MORGAN, CHARLES E. SIMPSON. MOVED BY MORGAN, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT COUNCIL MEMBER BOHRER BE EXCUSED. MOTION CARRIED. JAMES HANEY, City Attorney; MAXINE ANDERSON, City Clerk; DON MORRISON, City Administrator, BRAD COLLINS, Planning Director; ALAN DOERSCHEL, Finance Director. Mayor Van Dusen is asking the City Council to concur with his reappointments of Dick Goe to Position #5 on the Board of Adjustment and Dwayne "Skip" Traynor to Position #1 on the Civil Service Commission. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT COUNCIL APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF BOTH DICK GOE TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND DWAYNE TRAYNOR TO THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Van Dusen read a Proclamation designating the week of December 15 through 21 as "National Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Week." Council President Bauch notified Council that, pending any emergencies, there would be no more Committee of the Whole Meetings until after the first of the year. Council Member Phelps congratulated Don Williams, Parks and Recreation Director, for completing as many of the projects and goals that he had listed for 1985 that he did. The work program established at the beginning of the year is completed. Councilman Duffie commented that the banquet was outstanding; everyone enjoyed it. The Renton Police stood by for the Tukwila on -duty officers so they could attend the party and the City was still being protected. It is good to have this kind of communication with other cities. Mayor Van Dusen commented that the members of the Boards and Commissions will be invited next year. c1 GS t yr Collin Bridge, P.O. Box 16, 2318, Seattle, said he is, what is thought of as, a peddler or vendor. He explained that the City's zoning ordinance prevents him from working. He asked if anything could be done. Sales outside are denied and this denies him the right to work. Brad Collins, Planning Director, explained that Mr. Bridge was trying to sell sheepskins on the lot next to the mini mart. He was informed that the property is zoned for Professional Office which doesn't allow retail sales and that he would need to get a business license. He had obtained a business license to sell in Southcenter Mall, but for some reason, he is not selling at the Mall. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING December 16, 1985 Page 2 CITIZEN'S COMMENTS Peddler's License (continued) CONSENT AGENDA OLD BUSINESS Ordinance #1375 Adopting the budget for 1986 Continued Councilman Duffie said he was notified about this salesman. The City does not have on- the street selling, and he is against both street sales and house to house sales. We do not want this type of business in our neighborhood. We have had problems caused by door to door salesmen. Our City is a beautiful City and we want to keep it that way. If a person wants to sell, he should obtain a business license, and do it right. I am against selling on the street corners. Mr. Bridge said he is just trying to make a living. Council Member Harris noted that the ordinance allows local grown produce to be sold at a stand and that is all. Not only is he in violation of the zoning code, but also the ordinances regulating sales. Mr. Bridge said he realizes he was in violation of the codes, but he thinks it is wrong, wrong to deny him the right to work. He asked Council if they would make a temporary waiver from now until Christmas. He said he is willing to contest this in court. Mayor Van Dusen said Council is not in a position to make a temporary waiver. He suggested Mr. Bridge put his concerns in writing and thanked him for coming. a. Approval of Minutes: December 2, 1985 b. Approval of Vouchers Claims Fund Vouchers #23987 #24163 Current Fund Golf Course Spec. Rev. City Street Arterial Street Federal Revenue Sharing Land Acq, Bldg, Dev. Water Fund Sewer Fund Water /Sewer Construction Equipment Rental Firemen's Pension 77,431.80 1,944.48 134,331.40 24,445.08 860.68 100,742.19 16,006.92 36,788.53 54,975.70 3,513.38 52.71 $451,092.87 MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED.* Council President Bauch asked to have the minutes withdrawn. *MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY MORGAN, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. City Attorney Haney read an ordinance of the City of Tukwila, Washington, adopting the annual budget of the City of Tukwila for the Fiscal Year, 1986. MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1375 BE ADOPTED AS READ.* TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING December 16, 1985 Page 3 OLD BUSINESS Cont. Ordinance #1375 (Continued) Resolution #986 Amending the non- union position list and establishing a salary and wage schedule for non- union employees to be effective 1/1/86 Ordinance #1376 To revise the legal description of the property known as the Green River Interchange annexation NEW BUSINESS Budget Transfer 85 -14 Providing funds for unexpected budget est overexpenditures Resolution #987 Thanking Mario A. Segale the children from the Tukwila Elementary school for decorating City Hall for the holidays Proposed Resolution Establishing a policy for developing recrea- tion trails along the Green River the actions necessary to implement that policy s Council Member Morgan commented that it was a thoughtful job of preparing the budget. Council has, for the most part, agreed with the Administration's proposals. TOTAL OF ALL FUNDS COMBINED FOR THE 1986 BUDGET- $22,886,175. *MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY MORGAN, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. City Attorney Haney read a resolution of the City Council of the City of Tukwila, Washington, amending the non -union posi- tion list established by resolution No. 960 of the City and establishing a salary and wage schedule for non -union employees to be effective January 1, 1986. MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT RESOLUTION NO. 986 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY SIMPSON, THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. City Attorney Haney read an ordinance of the City of Tukwila, Washington, amending Section 1 of Ordinance No. 1366 to revise the legal description of the property known as the Green River Interchange Annexation which was annexed to the City pursuant to said ordinance. MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY SIMPSON, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1376 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE ORDINANCE SUMMARY BE ADOPTED. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT BUDGET TRANSFER NO. 85 -14 BE ADOPTED AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY SIMPSON, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION CARRIED. City Attorney Haney read a resolution of the City of Tukwila, Washington, thanking Mario A. Segale of Segale Business Park and the children from the Tukwila Elementary school for decorating City Hall for the Holidays. MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT RESOLUTION NO. 987 BE ADOPTED AS READ. MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY PHELPS, THAT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ.* Councilman Duffie reported that he received a call about this. It comes out of the Community Affairs Committee and he questioned if a Public Hearing was held so that the citizens would have a chance to voice their opinions. The citizen that called does not approve of the policy. Mr Duffie recom- mended that the proposed resolution be referred back to the Committee. When this comes before the Committee, Mr. Bohrer should be notified so he can attend the meeting. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING December 16, 1985 Page 4 NEW BUSINESS Proposed Resolution Establishing a policy for developing recrea- tion trails along the Green River the actions necessary to implement that policy NOTE, page 5 provides for a Public Hearing to be held 1/20/86 6A Approval of Minutes MISCELLANEOUS TV Presentation EXECUTIVE SESSION 8:05 p.m. Report from Mayor *MOVED BY DUFFIE, SECONDED BY HARRIS, THAT THE MOTION BE AMENDED TO REFER THIS ITEM BACK TO THE COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE.* Council Member Harris said she also received phone calls. When there are feelings against this, we need to give the people of the City a chance to speak. Council President Bauch read from the policies of the City. This resolution says exactly the same thing. Council Member Phelps said this was of particular interest to the Parks and Recreation Committee because the City had experienced a little difficulty dealing with the Kaiser Development. The policies need to be stated more distinctly than they are right now. This resolution is merely a state- ment of what Council intends to do to move forward to imple- ment what the City has now in the Park and Open Space Plan. ROLL CALL VOTE: HARRIS YES BAUCH NO PHELPS NO DUFFIE YES MORGAN YES SIMPSON YES *MOTION CARRIED: 4 YES; 2 NO. Council Member Morgan commented she is in favor of a trail system in the City but the policy language needs to be as clear as possible. Council President Bauch asked to have his "NO" vote recorded in the minutes on the passing of the ordinance on raising the property tax. MOVED BY MORGAN, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT THE MINUTES BE APPROVED AS CORRECTED. MOTION CARRIED. Council Member Morgan commented that she was very pleased with Mr. Gibbs' (Fire Marshall) presentation after the fire at ParGas. The news commentator said, for the quick response of our Fire Department, damage was kept to a minimum. This shows clearly that we are able to look after the people in the north end of the City. She asked that Administration let Council know when our Departments are doing something of a public nature. Council President Bauch said Council is holding the Executive Session on a Personnel Matter (about 15 minutes). Councilman Bohrer arrived to join Council in the Executive Session. Council adjourned the Executive Session to go back into the Regular Meeting. Mayor Van Dusen reported that the Municipal Court Judge will not be reappointed to another term. Applications are being accepted from local attorneys to fill the position. s3S7 TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING December 16, 1985 Page 5 MISCELLANEOUS Report from Mayor (continued) ADJOURNMENT 9:20 p.m. When Don Pierce, Police Chief, was hired, one of the condi- tions was that he be allowed time off to go to the FBI Academy. During his 11 week absence, the command position will be split between the two Assistant Chiefs. Council President Bauch informed Councilman Bohrer that the resolution establishing a policy for developing recreation trails was referred back to the Community Affairs Committee. Councilman Bohrer said the policy on river access is in the Comprehensive Plan. It has come forward because of a need to strenghthen it. The river is a real amenity to the City and should be preserved. He will meet with the Committee and discuss this further. MOVED BY BAUCH, SECONDED BY DUFFIE, THAT A PUBLIC HEARING BE HELD AT THE SECOND REGULAR MEETING IN JANUARY ON THE POLICY FOR DEVELOPING RECREATION TRAILS ALONG THE GREEN RIVER.* Councilman Bohrer requested that Council notify a wide variety of the groups that would be interested in this subject. *MOTION CARRIED. It was suggested that the Public Hearing notice be posted along the trail. MOVED BY HARRIS, SECONDED BY DUFFLE, THAT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED. Maxine Anderson, City Clerk J360 t3; 2. 66 v ,2 /6 --•3 94" VERBATIM Tukwila City Council Regular Meeting December 16, 1985 SUBJECT: Peddler's License (CITIZEN'S COMMENTS) My name is Collin Bridge and I am what is usually thought of as a peddler or vendor. Mayor: Would you give your address? Bridge: It is Box 16, 2318, Seattle, and I don't know the zip code. Mayor: Go ahead. Bridge: You have a zoning ordinance in town that prevents me from working and I want to see if there is anything that can be done. Mayor: I guess for the benefit of the Table you are going to have to explain a little more. Bridge: Okay, outside sales are denied across the board and that in fact denies me the right to work. Mayor: Have you been involved with the staff? Are you aware, Brad, what let Brad explain the situation. Brad Collins, Planning Director: The gentleman has been trying to sell some sheepskins at the corner next to the A/P Mini -Mart on the vacant lot that is there. He was informed that that property is zoned for professional office which does not allow sales on that property, and that he would need to get a business license.for the location he was going to be selling his sheepskins. He had obtained a business license I believe to sell the sheepskins at Southcenter Mall in the Mall where he would be inside the facility, parking is provided through Southcenter and for some reason he is not selling his sheepskins at the Mall, but rather on the site where the North Hill Office Complex is proposed which is immediately to the east of the AM /PM Mini Mart on Southcenter Blvd. The gentleman was informed that at that location he could not do a retail activity. He did contact my staff and I talked to him myself, I believe, and indicated to him that the problems he had with trying to sell his sheepskins at that location. He would also, I believe, be in violation of the sign ordinance.and he really did not have the proper permits to do business at that location and he was so informed. He indicated that he wanted to come and address the Council. We informed him that the Council met on Monday nights and that there was an opportunity for him to bring his concerns to the Council. That is why he is here. Mayor: Does the Council have any questions? Councilman Duffie: Question. Mayor: Mr. Duffie. Duffie: I have been informed of what is going on with this gentleman. I was called when he first appeared on the site. I was called in fact about three times while he was on the site. I noticed him once when I was driving and I was the one who came down here and addressed the officer about the problem we had there because we do not have on- the street selling and I am one who is against on- the street selling. I am also against house -to -house selling. I don't think that this City, as far as I am concerned, our neighborhood, we do not want that type of business in our neighborhood. I feel that when a person comes home from work he is entitled to his own privacy and I feel if he is too lazy to go down town to shop, he should send his wife, but I do not believe anyone should be coming to homes with door -to -door selling. I am strictly against that. I was a Boy Scoutmaster for numbers of years and I do not believe in door -to -door sales- men. We have had our problems by going door -to -door selling. I have been in places where a lot of burglaries occur when you allow those activities. Our City is a beautiful '2. Duffie (contd.) City and I would like to keep it that way. I do not believe that we should have on -the- street site selling. I think if a person wants to sell I do believe he should obtain a business and do it right. But for selling on the street corners, I am against that. I do not wish to see Tukwila become another Aurora. This City is too beautiful and we have, I mean, the standard here is too great for it to broken down for those kinds of facilities. I am one who is against on -the street selling. I think if you want to sell then you should obtain your license and go to Southcenter where your permit will allow you to sell. Bridge: Yeah, where I was today was the place where I got the permit for, and I was still kicked out, but it was outside. I did not know you couldn't be outside. I am just trying to make a living here and I realize that some people say it is not nice to look at that may be. But I don't see anything wrong with it. Councilperson Harris: I believe our ordinance allows a farmer who grows produce to sell his produce outside on the stand, I believe it even allows something like if they grow their own chickens to sell, something like that, but that is the extent that our ordinance allows in outdoor sales, So not only is the zoning wrong but it is also in violation of the ordinance concerning sales. Bridge: I realize that now. I just think it is wrong to deny me the right to work. Harris: No, we are not denying you the right to work, you just have to work in the right place, Bridge: Right, but that is saying I have to rent a store and if I cannot afford to rent a store then you are, in fact, saying you cannot work here. Mayor: Anyone else want to comment? Bridge: Well, I think, you know like the man said, there have been burglaries or something with people going door -to -door, I figure that should be taken on a case by case basis as opposed to making a class statement or action. I feel the police are qualified to separate right from wrong, in that respect. Harris: This is our City, we make the laws to try and protect the safety and welfare of the citizens, if we have set up laws for our City they may not always be what other people would like but this is what we have used to set up this law and we have to abide by the laws of the City so I guess we are going to have to ask you to abide by them also. Bridge: I just wondered if you might make any sort of temporary waiver now, until Christmas. I am willing to contest this in court but what I cannot have happen is what the police threatened to do is bodily carry me away in handcuffs and impound my vehicle, Mayor: I don't believe the Council is in a position to make a temporary waiver. It would not get passed by the time Christmas well, maybe it could, but it would be close, Bauch: Our ordinance does not provide for a waiver on zoning. Mayor: To change it would take some publication time and w ?H a to override a veto. If you would like to address the Council further on this I believe the best route would probably be in writing. Bridge: I really don't know what else to say. Mayor: I think they appreciate you coming forward. I know it took some time out of your day to come forward. I don't know if the Council wants to proceed further at this point. 3. Harris: There is nothing further we can do at this point. Mayor: Okay. Unless you have something further to say I believe... Bridge: I appreciate it. Mayor: Okay, thank you very much. Transcript 1/9/86 Norma Booher