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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-08-17 Regular MinutesAugust 17, 1970 The regular meeting of the Tukwila City Council was called to order by Mayor Stan D. Minkler at $:00 P.M. Council members present were Dwight R.Gardner, Joseph R. Johanson, George D. Hill, Paul F. Dunning, A. G. Radford and Jon D. Sterling. Mr. Gardner made a motion the absence of Councilman Bowen be excused. Motion seconded by Mr. Dunning and carried. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as presented. PUBLIC HEARING ADOPTION OF FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL LID #16 Mayor Minkler declared the Public Hearing open. He read two lettersof protest. The first from R. L. Oldright, 7502 Eastside Dr. N.E., Tacoma who states that he purchased his portion of property from Orville L. Smith prior to the formation of the LID and that his property does not border on 4th Ave. South therefore, gains no benefit from the LID. The other letter from Mr. Orville L. Smith by his attorney, Melvin F. Buol, 1220 I.B.M. Building, Seattle stating that he does not own the total piece of property for which he has been assessed and that the property has been assessed unfairly. Mr. Jon Stack, Hill, Ingman, Chase Co., explained that the title search showed the total piece of property belonging to Mr. Smith. The change in ownership had not been recorded in the County Treasurer's Office therefore, the property was assessed as a single ownership. Mr. Oldright said that he bought the property prior to the formation of the LID and that he had not been notified until just recently of the LID. He also stated that his property does not benefit from either the street or the storm drainage on 4th Ave. South. Mr. Hill stated that since the original owner knew of the formation of the LID he should have notified Mr. Oldright. Mr. Fujiki reported he had talked to Mr. Smith's Attorney who said they were all in agreement with this project, they, at that time, knew of the amount of the assessment and that the City had received a deed from Mr. Smith for a portion of the property. Mr. Dunning said he felt it was up to Mr. Smith and Mr. Oldright to resolve this matter themselves. Mr. Hill moved the Public Hearing be closed. Motion seconded by Mr. Dunning and carried. Mr. Stack recommended both protests be denied. Mayor Minkler read a letter from City Attorney, A. Wesley Hodge, stating his legal opinion and recommending the protest be overruled. Mr. Dunning moved the protests be denied. Motion seconded by Mr. Gardner and carried. CORRESPONDENCE REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF BUSINESS HOURS Mayor Minkler read a letter from Attorney Anthony T. Ressa, 10210 N.E. Eighth, Bellevue, requesting the opportunity to be fieard regarding the extension of business hours under Ordinance 613, Section 11. Mr. Ressa, who was in attendance, stated that since Lee's Sauna Massage is the only business establishment of its kind in Tukwila he felt that the restrictive provisions of this Ordinance relating to the closing hour of 9:OOP.M. has caused the busitass to suffer severe financial losses. Also, he felt, that Ordinance 624, Section 12 requiring a masseur license under the King County Massage Ordinance rather vague, and asked that a Grandfather clause be provided until the operators have a chance to comply with the qualifications. Mr. Ressa further stated that in the past few months incorporated areas are each passing their own Sauna Massage Ordinances and all vary quite extensively. Mr. Radford suggested that Ordinances regulating such businesses should be uniform throughout the County and even the state. Mr. Ressa said the State Legislature is currently considering just such a law. After further discussion Mayor Minkler suggested this matter be turned over to Mr. Dunning and the License Committee for review and return to the Council with a recommendation within 90 days. Mr. Ressa stated the 90 days is an unreasonable length of time as there is already a financial hardship. He offered he would be glad to work with the committee. August 17, 1970 (cont.) Page 2 Mr. Dunning moved that a temporary 12:00 P.M. closing hour be granted pending a legal decision from the City Attorney. Mayor Minkler asked Mr. Dunning to contact Mr. Phillips for an opinion on the legality of the motion. Motion seconded by Mr. Johanson and carried. CORRESPONDENCE CITY TREASURER Mayor Minkler read a letter from City Treasurer Mabel J. Harris concerning the lack of fireproof storage for the City records. She suggested either a new safe and microfilm equipment or a new safe and fireproof cabinets, another alternative would be a fireproof block room added to the present building. This matter was turned over to Mr. Radford and the Public Grounds and Buildings Committee to meet with Mrs. Harris and come back 'to the Council with a recommendation. ORDINANCE 636 CLEARVIEW TV CABLE FRANCHISE Mr. Dunning introduced a revised TV Franchise Ordinance granting to Clearview TV Cable, Inc., the non exclusive right, privilege and franchise to construct, install, operate and maintain a coaxial cable subscriber system for television and other electronic signal distribution throughout the City of Tukwila.. Mr. Zepp reported the undergrounding would have to be done prior to the completion of the new street project. After further discussion, Mr. Dunning moved the proposed Ordinance be placed on its second reading by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Hill and carried. 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. Johanson and carried. This being Ordinance 636. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS Mr. Gardner made a motion claims approved by the Finance Committee be paid with warrants drawn in their respective amounts. Motion seconded by Mr. Dunning and carried. Claims fund warrants No. 839 thru No. 880. REPORT ON BID OPENING LID #17 SEWER, WEST VALLEY HIGHWAY Mr. Stack reported 8 bids had been received for the sewer line on the West Valley Highway. The two low bidders are: Low Bidder F. A. Breda A 95,618.00 P.O. Box 88847 B 60,989.40 Tukwila Branch Seattle, Washington 98188 Second Low Frank Chinella A $100,588.75 P.O. Box 66477 B 68,372.35 Burien, Washington 98166 A for a deep line that will serve a portion of Renton along with Tukwila B for a shallow line to serve just the portion of Tukwila Mr. Stack reported he bad reviewed the bids with Mr. Wilson, Renton City Engineer, who asked that the decision on the portion Renton might participate in be put off until the Council has a chance to review it next Monday night. Mr. Stack recommended the Council conditionally accept the bid of F. A. Breda. Due to the necessary timeing on this project, Mayor Minkler asked the Council for their permission, should he hear from the City of Renton before the next Council meeting, he can give the contractor notice to proceed. Mr. Gardner made a motion the bid be awarded to F. A. Breda, the low bidder, and the Council grant permission to Mayor Minkler so he can authorize the contractor to proceed at such time as he hears from the City of Renton. Motion seconded by Mr. Dunning and carried. SALE OF ORILLIA BRIDGE Mayor Minkler beported two bids received, one, a minus bid from Butler Construction and Engineering Co. which would cost the City $9,950.00 to have the bridge removed. The second bid received from M. A. Segale, Inc. 18010 Southcenter Parkway, Kent, for $25.00. Mayor Minkler commended Mr. Segale for this action. Mr. Hill moved that the bid_of M. A. Segale, Inc. be accepted. Motion seconded by Mr. Dunning and carried. August 17, 1970 (cont.) Page 3 SURPLUS EQUIPMENT f` 7-6 Mayor Minkler reported the City no longer has use for one 1969 Plymouth Fury III Police Car, a 1950 GMC Pannel truck and a 1963 1 ton Cab and Chassis. Mr. Dunning moved that this equipment be declared surplus and advertise for bids for there sale. Motion seconded by Mr. Hill and carried. PARK BOARD APPOINTMENT With pleasure Mayor Minkler appointed Eugene Elfstrom to the City of Tukwila Park Board to fill the position vacated by Councilman Sterling. PROPOSED INCREASE IN METRO RATES Mayor Minkler introduced Mr. Larry Coffman and Mr. Gary Isaacs who had been invited to the meeting to explain the proposed increase in the Metro Rates. The proposed customer increase is from $2.00 to $2.75 for those belonging to Metro and for those contracting with Metro (such as Tukwila) there would be an additional 25% surcharge, 680 on top of the 2.75. The Metro Council will hold a Public Hearing on September 3, 1970 and at their meeting on September 17, 1970 will take action on the proposal. UNPAID ENGINEERING BILLS The City Treasurer, Mabel Harris,'has requested Council action in collecting an unpaid Engineering bill from a particular business. Mr. Hill made a motion the City Attorney be instructed to take legal means to collect the unpaid Engineering bill under Due Process of Law. Mr. Dunning seconded the motion and it carried. ORDINANCE 637 CLARIFYING ZONING MAP BOUNDARIES A proposed Ordinance clarifying Tukwila Zoning Map Use District boundaries was introduced by Mayor Minkler. The area is East of Macadam Road ancL_South of South 150th Street. Mr. Hill made a motion the proposed Ordinance be placed on its first reading by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Dunning and Carried. Mr. Gardner made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its second reading by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Johanson 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 637. ORDINANCE 638 APPROVING AND CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT ROLL OF LID 16 Mayor Minkler introduced a proposed ordinance approving and confirming the assessments and assessment roll of Local Improvement District No. 16, which has been created and established for the purpose of improving 48th Avenue South from Interurban Avenue East to the Green River by installation of a fifty foot wide street with a twenty six surface by excavating and grading, including curbs and gutters, bituminous concrete surfacing and installation of storm sewers, all in accordance with City standards. Mr. Johanson made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on. its first reading by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Dunning and carried. Mr Hill made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its second reading by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Gardner and carried. Mr. Dunning made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its third and final reading by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Johanson and carried. This being Ordinance 638. ORDINANCE 639 ESTABLISHING THE POSITIONS OF ALL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS Mr. Johanson introduced an ordinance ratifying and acknowledging the past and present existence of the Tukwila Police Department in establishing the positions of all City of Tukwila law enforcement officers. Mr. Johanson made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its first reading. Motion seconded by Mr. Hill and carried. Mr. Hill 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 by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Gardner and carried. This being Ordinance 639. RESOLUTION 252 EASEMENT AGREEMENT OVER CITY OF SEATTLE PROPERTY Mayor Minkler introduced a- resolution authorizing execution of an easement agreement with the City of Seattle. Mr. Dunning made a motion to accept the resolution as read. Mr. Hill seconded the motion. This easement, for a water line, begins at the end of the Codiga easement, goes through the Pargas parking lot then, in a Northwesterly direction to 42nd Ave. South. Motion carried. ORDINANCE 60; BLANKET CONDEMNATION Mayor Minkler introduced an Ordinance relating to and providing for the acquisition of the condemnation of certain real property in the City of Tukwila. Mr. Hill made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its first reading. Motion seconded by Mr. Dunning 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. 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 640. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:00 P.M. ATTEST: City Clerk Mayor August 17, 1970 (cont.) page 4