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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-07-06 Regular MinutesThe minutes of the previous meeting were approved as presented. July 6, 1970 The regular meeting of the Tukwila City Council was called to order by Mayor Stan D. Minkler at 8 :10 P. M. Council members present were: Richard A. Bowen, L. E. Crostick, Joseph R. Johanson, George D. Hill, Paul F. Dunning and A. G. Radford. Mr. Bowen made a motion Councilman Gardner's absence be excused. Motion seconded by Mr. Johanson and carried. PUBLIC HEARING GULF OIL SIGN HEIGHT VARIANCE Mayor Minkler opened the Public Hearing. Mr. Johanson reviewed the Planning Commission decision for denial of the request. Mr. Peter D'Amico, Field Engineer for Gulf Oil, appealed the decision of the Planning Commission. He requested a variance of the 45 foot sign height limitation to enable the locating of a 60 foot sign to advertise their station on West Valley Highway just South of the 405 overpass. He stated a 45 foot sign would not be visible with sufficient warning for a safe exit from the freeway due to the location of the 68th Avenue Overpass. Miss Helen Nelsen, 15643 West Valley Road, spoke against the granting of the variance, stating the station was completely ready for opening before the variance was considered. The question should have arisen before the station was built. She felt the placement of any high sign in the area would contribute to the delinquency of motorists by incouraging illegal left turns. Dwayne Traynor, 14910 58th Avenue South, spoke against the granting of the variance, stating the ordinance sets forth a hardship must be proven to warrant the granting of a variance not a self -made one. Miss Nelsen further pointed out other service stations along Interurban and the West Valley Highway are managing to compete with 35 foot signs and that the area in question, while zoned M -1, is still largely residential. After further discussion of the problem by members of the Council, Mr. Crostick made a motion the Public Hearing be closed. Motion seconded by Mr. Johanson and carried. Mr. Crostick pointed out that sign heights are strictly controlled in the Industrial Park and Shopping areas which are located on the southern end of the city, therefore, other surrounding signs should also conform. Mr. Johanson made a motion the petition from Gulf Oil for a sign height variance be denied in accordance with the Planning Commission recommendation. Motion seconded by Mr. Dunning and carried. RESIGNATION OF POLICE CHIEF Mayor Minkler read a letter of resignation for personal reasons from Police Chief Edward G. Boze effective August 1, 1970. Mayor Minkler reported he had accepted the resignation and expressed his appreciation for Mr. Boze's seven years of fine service. He further reported he had appointed Officer Pat Phelan as acting chief until the return of Sargent Maxwell from vacation. Sargent Maxwell will then temporarily fill the position until the Civil Service Commission can fill the vacancy. POST OFFICE Mayor Minkler read correspondence from United States Representative Brock Adams dated June 19, 1970 in regard to the use of Seattle addresses in the Southcenter Shopping Center. Congressman Adams suggested a meeting with representatives of the Regional Post Office for Friday, July 10th at 11 :00 A. M. Mayor Minkler requested Councilman Crostick meet with these gentlemen. Mr. Crostick also invited other members of the Council and Mr. Baker of the Tukwila Industrial Council to be in attendance. Correspondence was also received from United States Senator Henry M. Jackson stating he was initiating an inquiry with the appropriate officials on the postal address matter and would be in touch as soon as he had received their report. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL Correspondence was received from County Executive John D. Spellman acknowledging receipt of City of Tukwila's authorization for the County to prepare the overall plan for solid waste in the area. SURPLUS PROPERTY PARCEL 1 -2914 Correspondence was received from the State Department of Highways stating certain property located adjacent to the Freeway Foster Interchange to South 118th Street is surplus to the July 6, 1970 Page 2 needs of the Department of Highways, and inquiring if the City of Tukwila has any interest in acquiring it for our use. This matter was turned over to the Street Committee for further study. APPROVAL OF CURRENT CLAIMS Mr. Bowen made a motion claims approved by the Finance Committee be paid with warrants drawn in their respective amounts be drawn. Motion seconded by Mr. Dunning and carried. Following the claims: Claims Fund Vouchers No. through No. .7`.'-T LID 16 Warrant W/S Construction Fund Urban Arterial Street Fund i INCREASE IN WATER RATES Mayor Minkler reported he and Mr. Zepp had attended a meeting with the Seattle Water Department. The Seattle Water Department is anticipating a raise in water rates to their customers. The City of Tukwila is currently paying on a sliding scale from 9 to 13 cents per 100 cu. ft. The new anticipated rate would be 132 cents per hundred straight across. The Seattle Water Department expected the new rates to take effect on August 1st of this year. Mayor Minkler requested a work meeting of the Council to further discuss this matter. LID 17 SEWER ON WEST VALLEY HIGHWAY Mr. Hodge, City Attorney, reported a resolution for the formation of LID 17 would be ready for the July 20th Council Meeting. Mr. Baker requested this job go to bid at this time. Mr. Hill made a motion the City Consulting Engineers be instructed to advertise for bids contingent on the adoption of the resolution forming the LID. Motion seconded by Mr. Johanson and carried. RESOLUTION 246 CODIGA EASEMENT A proposed resolution accepting an easement from Frances North, Emma Lund, Archie James Codiga and Jack Voss as Executor of the Estate of Joan Voss, deceased was introduced. Mr. Jon Stack explained the purpose of the proposed resolution and the conditions of the easement. Mr.. Bowen made a motion the proposed resolution be read for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Dunning and carried. This being Resolution 246. RESOLUTION 247 AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR HUD GRANT SEWERS A proposed resolution authorizing filing of an application with the Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant to aid in financing the construction of two sanitary sewerage projects was read. Mr. Dunning made a motion the proposed resolution be adopted as read. Motion seconded by Mr. Hill and carried. This being Resolution 247. RESOLUTION 248 AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR EDA GRANT SEWERS A proposed resolution authorizing filing of application with the Economic Development Administration for a grant to aid in financing the construction of Sanitary Sewer improve- ment was read. Mr. Dunning made a motion the proposed resolution be adopted as read. Motion seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried. This being Resolution 248. RESOLUTION 249 AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR EDA GRANT STREETS A proposed resolution authorizing filling of application with the Economic Development Administration for a grant to aid in financing the construction of street improvement project (Andover Park East Minkler Boulevard) was read. Mr. Hill made a motion the proposed resolution be adopted as read. Motion seconded by Mr. Johanson and carried. This being Resolution 249. ORDINANCE 627 ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMIT ON SR 181 INTERURBAN A proposed ordinance establishing the speed limit zone on Secondary State Highway No. 181 in the City of Tukwila and repealing Ordinance 612 was introduced. Mr. Dunning made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its first reading. Motion seconded by Mr. Hill and carried. Mr. Bowen made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its second reading by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Johanson and carried. Mr. Hill made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its third and final reading for adoption, by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Johanson and carried. This being Ordinance 627. OFFER TO PURCHASE BONDS LID 13 LID 15 A letter dated July 6, 1970 was received from McLean Company, Inc. offering to purchase $128,307.18 City of Tukwila Local Improvement Districts No. 13 No. 15 bonds was received. Mr. Johanson made a motion the City accept this offer. Motion seconded by Mr. Dunning and carried. July 6, 1970 Page 3 ORDINANCE 628 FINANCING LID 13 15 A proposed ordinance establishing Consolidated Local Improvement District No. 13 15 and "Consolidated Local Improvement Fund, District No. 13 15" and fixing the amount, form, date, interest rate, maturity and denominations of the Consolidated Local Improve- ment District No. 13.- 15 Bonds and directing the issuance and sale thereof to McLean Company, Inc. Tacoma, Washington was introduced. Mr. Hill made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its first reading. Motion seconded by Mr. Johanson and carried. Mr. Bowen made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its second reading by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Dunning 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. Hill and carried. This being Ordinance 628. RESOLUTION 250 MEMORY OF SHERIDAN STOREY A proposed resolution in memory of Sheridan Storey, a former Councilman of the City of Tukwila (1931 1939) who passed away recently was introduced. Mr. Crostick made a motion the proposed resolution be read for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Hill and carried. This being Resolution No. 250. ORDINANCE 629 ADOPTION OF COMPREHENSIVE WATER PLAN A proposed ordinance adopting a Comprehensive Water Plan was introduced. Mr. Bowen made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its first reading. Motion seconded by Mr. Hill and carried. Mr. Dunning made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its second reading by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Johanson and carried. Mr. Dunning made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its third and final reading for adoption, be title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried. This being Ordinance 629. ORDINANCE 630 AMENDING ORDINANCE 625 STREET LIGHTING CONST. FUND A proposed ordinance amending Ordinance 625 by adding a statement showing the assessed valuation of the City and the amount of existing indebtedness was introduced. Mr. Bowen made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its first reading. Motion seconded by Mr. Johanson and carried. Mr. Dunning made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its second reading by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Hill and carried. Mr. Hill made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its third and final reading for adoption, by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Dunning and carried. This being Ordinance 630. ORDINANCE 631 FEES FOR PERMITS UNDER FIRE PREVENTION CODE A proposed ordinance providing for the payment and collection of fees for permits required under the Fire Prevention Code; adding a new section to Chapter 16.16 Tukwila Municipal Code was introduced by Mr. Johanson. Mr. Johanson made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its first reading. Motion seconded by Mr. Hill and carried. Mr. Dunning made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its second reading by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Hill and carried. Mr. Hill made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its third and final reading for adoption, by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Dunning and carried. This being Ordinance 631. FIRE DEPARTMENT COMPLETION OF PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENTS Mayor Minkler announced five members of the Fire Department had satisfactory completed their probationery appointment periods. Hubert Crawley as Fire Marshall, Gary LaPine as Lieutenant, Dennis McCollum, Ronald Walker and Doyle Wood as firefighters. BUILDING PERMIT REPORT Mr. Zepp reported eight building permits had been issued during the Month of June with a valuation of $1,481,356 and permit fees of $2,009.50. PUGET POWER UNDERGROUND VARIANCE ON SOUTH 180th Mr. McGarrigle of Puget Sound Power and Light Company appeared to request reconsideration of the Council's action in denial of their request for a variance to the underground ordinance in respect to their transmission lines on South 180th. Mr. McGarrigle stated it was Puget Power's intention to follow the terms of the ordinance to underground in the five year limit. Much discussion followed as to the cost of undergrounding in the residential area and the installation of a steel tower line in the southern end of the City. Mr. McDonald of Puget Power explained undergrounding in established residential areas is at the cost of the property owner. The rate structures are filed with the Washington Utilities Commission and Puget Power would be agreeable to supplying the City of Tukwila with copies of the filed tarrifs. Mr. Bowen made a motion the Council approve the request for a one year variance to Ordinance 486 for the transmission lines on South 180th with the understanding Puget Power supply to the city copies of their filed tarrif rates. Motion seconded by Mr. Dunning. After further discussion the question was called. Voting in favor of the motion were Council members Bowen, Radford, Johanson, and Dunning. Voting against the motion were Council members Crostick and Hill. Motion carried. APARTMENT SIGNS Mrs. Phillips protested the posting of apartment advertising signs on South 154th in a R -1 zone. Mr. Hill reported Mr. Zepp had already notified the property owners they were in violation and had received assurance the signs would be removed. There being no further business, Mr. Dunning moved the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. Attest: City Clerk Mayor July 6, 1970 Page 4