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November 17, 1969
The regular meeting of the Tukwila City Council was called to order by Mayor
Stan D. Minkler at g :00 P.M. Council members present were Richard A. Bowen,
Dwight R. Gardner, Robert B. Anderson, Helen B. Nelsen, Thomas M. Forsythe, L. E.
Crostick and Joseph R. Johanson.
Minutes of the previous meeting were corrected to show the committee meeting on
the plumbing inspection problem was held November 10th.
PETITION 56th AVENUE SOUTH
A petition was received from 35 citizens requesting the following action: to
alleviate the hazardous traffic condition on 56th Avenue South between South
144th and South 139th:
1. That speed limit signs of 15 mph be posted at appropriate places.
2. That two -way signs be posted at the intersection of 56th Avenue South
and South 141st streets.
3. That parking on the sidewalks and street of 56th Avenue South be pro-
hibited.
Mrs. Robert Harris spoke on behalf of the petitioners. Much discussion followed
with Chief Boze explaining some of the problems of traffic control.
Mr. Forsythe made a motion the Street Committee come up with a signing program
and present it at the next meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried.
The Street Committee will meet with Chief Boze on this matter.
CURRENT CLAIMS
Mr. Bowen made a motion current claims approved by the Finance Committee be paid
with warrants drawn in their respective amounts. Motion seconded by Mr. Gardner
and carried: Following the claims:
CURRENT EXPENSE 10,829.64
STREET FUND 3,227.57
WATER FUND 3,993.12
SEWER FUND 5,032.72
CITY PROPERTY ASSESSMENT FUND 835.31
WATER SEWER CONSTRUCTION FUND 7,512.16
L.I.D. 13 1,210.39
URBAN ARTERIAL STREET FUND 1,210.39
ACCEPTANCE WATERLINE INTERURBAN
Mr. Ken Fujiki reported installation of the 12" cast iron water line on Interurban
and the 8" water line on a portion of the hill was completed and it was the
recommendation a Hill, Ingman, Chase and Company that the line be accepted as
constructed. Mr. Bowen made a motion the City accept the water line as recommend-
ed by the Engineer's report. Motion seconded by Mr. Anderson and carried.
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT STATE HIGHWAY
Mr. Frank Zepp presented proposed maintenance agreements for the maintenance of
certain small planted areas along the state highway system. After some discussion
the proposed agreements were turned over to the Street Committee for study and
recommendation to the council.
WATER SEWER CONNECTION CHARGES
Mr. Don Cole submitted drafts of proposed water and sewer connection charge
ordinances in accordance with an earlier request by Mayor Minkler. Much dis-
cussion followed as to various methods of arriving at connection charges, after
which the drafts were turned over to committee for further study and discussion.
The committee will report further to the council.
FLOOD CONTROL
An amended agreement for flood control on the Green River was presented along
with a letter from Mr. Gilispie of the King County Flood Control Department
requesting the Council authorize the Mayor to sign said agreement. Mr. Wanamaker
of King County Flood Control further explained the agreement and answered questions
from the Council.
Mr. Bowen made a motion the City of Tukwila go on record as approving the supple-
mental Flood Control Plan. Motion seconded by Mr. Gardner. Discussion followed
as to flooding problems in the lower Duwamish River and whether the installation
of the pumping station at the Black River Junction would cause problems in the
lower valley. The question was called. Voting in favor of the motion were
Council members Bowen, Anderson and Gardner. Voting against the motion were
Council members Crostick, Johanson and Nelson. Councilman Forsythe abstained.
The motion failed.
SPECIAL MEETING
Mr. Bowen made a motion a special council meeting be held Monday, November 24
to discuss this matter further. Motion seconded by Mr. Anderson and carried.
Mr. Wanamaker and a representative of the army Corps of Engineers will be
present at the special meeting.
ADOPTION OF COUNTY PLUMBING CODE
Mr. Bowen reported on a meeting with Mr. Ronald Nelson of the Renton Building
Department. Renton's plumbing code is similar to the county code with the
exceptionmof the use of plastic pipe in certain areas. Mr. Bowen made a
motion the City adopt the County Plumbing Code by reference. Motion seconded
by Mr. Gardner. Discussion followed. Mr. Bowen reported the fee would be
the same for inspection whether the inspection was done by the County or by
the City of Renton, except Renton would charge an additional fee for coming
over to Tukwila. The question was called and the motion carried with Mr.
Crostick casting a disenting vote.
ORDINANCE 594 CIVIL DEFENSE
A proposed Ordinance relating to Civil Defense was introduced, Mr. Cole
summarized the proposed ordinance. Mr. Forsythe made a motion the proposed
ordinance be placed on its first reading by title only. Motion seconded by
Mr. Anderson and carried. 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. Johanson made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on
its third and final reading for adoption, by title only. Motion seconded
by Mr. Anderson and carried. This being Ordinance 594.
ORDINANCE 595 AMENDING ORDINANCE 486, SECTION III UNDERGROUND WIRING
A proposed ordinance amending Ordinance 4$6, Section III, Sub Section B,
Paragraph 3 (underground wiring) was introduced. The proposed ordinance
was summarized 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 carried. 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 carried. This being Ordinance 595.
ORDINANCE 596 AMENDING ORDINANCE 560 WATER WORKS UTILITY
A proposed ordinance amending Ordinance 560 (water works utility) was
introduced. Mr. Anderson made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on
its first reading by title only. Motion seconded by Miss Nelsen and carried.
Mr. Johanson 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 Mr. Bowen and carried. This
being Ordinance 596.
ORDINANCE 597 LICENSES TO CARRY A PISTOL
A proposed ordinance relating to and regulating the issuance by the Chief of
Police of licenses to carry a pistol as provided in RCW 9.41, was introduced.
Mr. Anderson made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed On its first read—
ing. Motion seconded by Miss Nelsen and carried. Mr. Bowen made a motion
the proposed ordinance be placed on its second reading by title only. Motion
seconded by Mr. Gardner and carried. Mr. Johanson 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 carried. This being Ordinance 597.
ORDINANCE 598 REGULATING PLUMBING
A proposed ordinance adopting and regulating plumbing was introduced. Mr. Gardner
made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its first reading by title
only. Motion seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried. Mr. Johanson 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 carried with Mr. Crostick casting a disenting
vote on all three vote calls. This being Ordinance 598.
ORDINANCE 599 SEPTIC TANKS
A proposed ordinance relating to and regulating individual sewage waste disposal
systems (septic tanks) was introduced. Mr. Gardner made a motion the proposed
ordinance be placed on its first reading by title only. Motion seconded by Mr.
Anderson and carried. Mr. Gardner made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed
on its second reading by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Bowen 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. Gardner and
carried with Mr. Crostick casting disenting votes on all three vote calls. This
being Ordinance 599.
FLOOD CONTROL
Mr. Gardner made a motion the City write a letter to the Corp of Engineers request—
ing action be taken to assure flood control on the lower Duwamish River. Also
that letters be sent to the Cities of Auburn, Kent and Renton explaining the
problems of the City of Tukwila in this regard. Motion seconded by Mr. Anderson
and carried.
DDT
Mr. Gardner made a motion the City write a letter to the State Agricultural
Department requesting limiting the use of DDT. Motion seconded by Mr. Johanson
and carried with Mr. Anderson casting disenting vote.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 11:15 P.M.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor