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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-08-04 Regular MinutesAugust 4, 1969 The regular meeting of the Tukwila City Council was called to order by Mayor Stan D. Minkler at 8:00 p.m. Council members present were Richard A. Bowen, Dwight R. Gardner, Robert B. Anderson, Helen B. Nelsen, Thomas M. Forsythe, and L. E. Crostick. Minutes of the July 7th meeting were approved. Mr. Forsythe requested a correction of the spelling of Mr. George Forsyth's name on the agenda. PUBLIC HEARING Street Vacation of South 178th Mayor Minkler opened the Public Hearing on the petition of Mr. Ray Flink for vacation of a portion of the South 178th Street right of way that is no longer being used. Mr. Flink, 18059 Southcenter Parkway, requested approval of his petition. 110 opposition was raised. Mr. Flink was advised he would have to pay one -half of the appraised value for the land. This would be $380.00. There being no further discussion, Mr. Forsythe made a motion the Public Hearing be closed. Motion seconded by Mr. Bowen and passed. Mr. Forsythe made a motion the proposed ordinance vacating a portion of South 178th be placed on its first reading by title only. Motion seconded by Miss Nelsen and passed. Mr. Bowen made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its second reading by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Gardner and passed. Mr. Anderson made a motion the propoeed ordinance be placed on its third and final reading for adoption by title only. Motion seconded by Miss Nelsen and carried. This being Ordinance 566. POPEJOY RESIGNATION A letter was received from Mr. Popejoy, tendering his resignation as a member of the council since a new job would cause him to be away from town for a period of time. Mr. Popejoy recommended the council consider Mr. J. R. Johanson to fill this position until the term expires in December. Mr. Forsythe made a motion Mr. Popejoy's resignation be regretfully accepted effective this date. Motion seconded by Mr. Gardner and passed. After some discussion, Mr. Bowen made a motion Mr. Johanson be nominated to serve the remaining six months of Mr. Popejoy's term. Motion seconded by Mr. Gardner and passed with Mr. Anderson abstaining. -EMERGENCY PHONE SYSTEM 911 Mayor Minkler presented a letter from the Valley Regional Planning Commission requesting Council concurrence of a proposal for a regional study into the 911 emergency phone system. Mr. Bowen moved council concurrence with the request. Motion seconded by Mr. Forsythe and carried. AIR POLLUTION CONTROL A copy of a resolution recently adopted by the City of Normandy Park requesting revision of Regulation No. 1 by the Air Pollution Control Commission was received along with a letter requesting similar action by the Tukwila City Council in an attempt to obtain some revision of the strict regulations governing small back yard burning. After much discussion, Mr. Gardner made a motion the proposed resolution be read for adoption. Motion seconded by Miss Nelsen. Voting yes were Council members Gardner, Nelsen and Anderson. Voting no Councilman Bowen. Council members Forsythe and Crostick abstained. The motion carried. This being resolution No. 229. SEWER RODDING MACHING Mr. Gardner reported it was the committee's recomendation the council award the bid for the sewer nodding machine to Air Mac for a Champion machine in the amount of 5 1 37 3. 73 While, with the inclusion of optional extras, this machine was slightly over the low bid, the committee felt the availability of parts warranted the extra cost. AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE 251 The proposed amendment to Ordinance 251 regarding discussed. Miss Nelsen made a motion a Public Hearing September 2, 1969 to consider the proposed amendment. by Mr. Forsythe and carried. VARIANCR CENTERVIEW APARTMENTS Re: Set Backs A petition for a variance of set back regulations for the Center view Apartments was discussed. Mayor Minkler read a letter from the Planning Commission dated August 4th, recommending granting of the variance for buildings 2 and 3, subject to certain stipulations as set forth. Mr. David Best, attorney for the petitioners, spoke to the council stating the petitioners are agreeable to the stipulations. Mr. Forsythe made a motion the recommendations of the Planning Commission le accepted, the variance be granted, and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution to this effect. Motion carried with Mr. Crostick casting a dissenting vote. FORSYTH REZONE PETITION Discussion of a petition for rezone of certain property owned by George Forsyth was discussed. A letter from the Planning Commission, recommending granting of the petitioner's request subject to certain stipulations, was received. A letter from the petitioners was also received offering certain proposals and requesting council consideration. Mayor Minkler requested that copies of both letters be given to all Council mmmbers for study and consideration with the decision of the matter being deferred until the following meeting. Miss Nelsen made a motion discussion of tliS matter be continued until the next meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. Anderson and passed. SIGN HEIGHT VARIANCE Foster Interchange A proposed resolution granting a variance of sign height regulations for a sign to be located at the Foster Interchange was introduced. r. Anderson made a motion the proposed resolution be read for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Gardner and passed. This being Resolution 230./ ORDINANCE 567 Rezone Kasperson Property A proposed ordinance granting a petition for a change in zoning classification from R -1 to M -1 on a certain property owned by Kasperson was introduced. Mr. Cole reviewed the contents of the proposed ordinance, Mr. Gardner made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its first reading by title only. Motion seconded by Miss Nelsen and passed. Mr. Bowen made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its second reading by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Anderson and passed. Mr. Anderson made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its third and final reading for adoption, by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Bowen and passed. This being Ordinance 567. ORDINANCE 568 General Penalty A proposed ordinance adopting a general penalty for violation of all City of Tukwila Ordinances except Ordinance 414 was reviewed by Mr. Cole. Mr. Anderson made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its first reading by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Bowen and I a 34p AUGUST 4th, 1969 (Con't) PAGE 2 After much discussion, Mr. Gardner made a motion the council accept the committee's recommendation and award the bid to Air Mac for the Champion machine. Motion seconded by Mr. Anderson and passed. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS Mr. Bowen made a motion claims approved by the Finance Committee be paid with warrants drawn in their respective amounts. Motion seconded by Miss Nelsen and passed. Following the claims; CURRENT EXPENSE /4, qv •g e URBAN ARTERIAL STREET 3, O 7 9 S STREET i,'7��.� K/ WATER SEWER CONSTRUCTION t/6 5 WATER 6 ads LID 8 ,Q3 .s/. 9 7 SEWER 3, �A y. /2 ,3 7/ 3yd. mobile homes was be held on Motion seconded 6/ August 4, 1969 (Con't) Page 3 passed. Mr. Forsythe made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its second reading by title only. Motion seconded by Miss Nelsen and passed. Mr. Gardner made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its third and final reading for adoption, by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Bowen and passed. This being Ordinance 568. ORDINANCE 569 Repealing out -dated ordinances A proposed ordinance repealing 55 ordinances or sections of ordinances was reviewed by Mr. Cole. Mr. Bowen made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its first reading by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Anderson and passed. Mr. Forsythe made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its second reading by title only..Motion seconded by Miss Nelsen and carried. Mr. Anderson made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its third and final reading for adoption, by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried. This being Ordinance 569. ORDINANCE 570 Preservation of Public Morality A proposed ordinance providing for the preservation of public morality was reviewed by Mr. Cole. Mr. Bowen made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its first reading by title only. Motion seconded by Miss Nelsen and passed. Mr. Forsythe made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its second reading by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried. Mr. Bowen made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its third and final reading for adoption, by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Gardner and passed. This being Ordinance 570. ORDINANCE 571 Dog Licenses and Regulations A proposed ordinance providing for licenses and regulation of dogs was reviewed by Mr. Cole. Mr. Gardner made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its first reading by title only. Motion seconded by Miss Nelsen and passed. Mr. Anderson made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its second reading by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried. Mr. Bowen made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its third and final reading for adoption, by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Gardner and passed. This being ordinance 571. ORDINANCE 572 Amending Ordinancd 167 re: minimum firemen A proposed ordinance amending Ordinance 167 by eliminating a minimum number of firemen was reviewed by Mr. Cole. Mr. Gardner made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its first reading by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Bowen and passed. Mr. Anderson made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its second reading by title only. Motion seconded by Miss Nelsen and carried. Mr. Forsythe made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its third and final reading for adoption, by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Gardner and passed. This being Ordinance 572. ORDINANCE 573 Amending Ordinance 345 Police Civil Service Commission A proposed ordinance amending Ordinance 345 by eliminating require- ment an applicant must be a registered voter, was reviewed by Mr. Cole. Mr. Anderson made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its first reading by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried. Miss Nelsen made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its second reading by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Gardner and carried. Mr. Anderson made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its third and final reading for adoption, by title only. Motion seconded by Miss Nelsen and passed. This being Ordinance 573. ORDINANCE 574 Providing for the Fire Civil Service Commission A proposed ordinance providing for the appointment of a Civil Service Commission for the Fire Department and setting forth duties thereof was reviewed by Mr. Cole. Mr. Anderson made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its first reading by title only. Motion seconded by Miss Nelsen and passed. Mr. Gardner made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its second reading by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Forsythe and passed. Mr. Forsythe made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its third and final reading for adoption, by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Gardner and passed. This being Ordinance 574. BUILDING PERMIT REPORT Mr. Zepp reported eight building permits had been issued during the month of July with a valuation of $849,758.89 and permit fees of $1,078.65. UNDERGROUND WIRING Mr. Crostick reported in reviewing the underground wiring ordinance their seemed to be some confusion in its requirements. He requested the City Clerk be instructed to draft an amendment to the existing ordinance requiring all new construction to provide for underground service. ENGINEERING REPORT Mr. Hawkins, of Hill, Ingman, Chase and Company reported LID 13 and 15 are almost completed and the water job on Interurban Avenue and 65th should be completed in about two weeks. ATTEST: 3 6.z August 4, 1969 (Con't) Page 4 There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M. ,c219)