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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-11-02 Regular MinutesThe minutes of the previous meeting were approved. November 2, 1970 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: R. A. Bowen, D. R. Gardner, J. R. Johanson, G. D. Hill, P. F. Dunning, A. G. Radford and J. D. Sterling. APPROVAL OF CURRENT CLAIMS Mr. Bowen 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 1113 thru 1190, W/S Const. Warrants 1101 thru 1107, UAB Warrants 187 -191, LID 17 Warrants C -1 thru C -8, Street Lighting Const. Fund Warrants 007 008. COUNTY PARK RIVERSIDE FARM AREA Mayor Minkler read a letter from the King County Park Department indicating the County has a possible interest in acquiring a portion of land known as the Riverside Farm Property for park purposes. Since the land is located within the corporate limits of the City of Tukwila they requested a written statement from the City of Tukwila as to its official position on the matter. After some discussion the matter was turned over to Mr. Sterling for his Committee to investigate and report their findings at the next Council Meeting. RESLOCK REZONE REQUEST o Mr. Bowen reported the Council had met in work session after the Public Hearing. Mr. Bowen stated in his opinion the rezone would be an encroachment of a higher use zoning into an R-1 neighborhood; most of the arguments in favor of this change in zone could justify similar arguments for other rezone requests in the same area; the widening of 58th has not adversly affected the property in question; and the argument as to the view goes for all residents on the hill. Mr. Bowen stated in view of the many protests received from other property owners in the area, he did not feel the granting of the change in zone would be in the best interests of the City. Mr. Radford stated one of the questions to be weighed when making a decision on a change in zoning should be, is there a need for any more of this type of zoning at this time? He felt the answer at this time is negative. M. Bowen made a motion that the Council reject the recommendation of the Tukwila Plan- ning Commission and deny the rezone from R -1 to R-3. Motion seconded by Mr. Dunning and carried. Voting for the motion were: Bowen, Radford, Dunning and Sterling. Voting against the motion were: Hill and Johanson. Councilman Gardner abstained. AWARD OF BID ON FIRE TRUCK. Mr. Johanson reported on the study by the Fire Department Committee of the two truck bids received for the new pumper truck. One bid was from L. N. Curtis in the amount of $60,410.00 and one from American LaFrance in the amount of $57,910.00.. In the study of the bids the committee found 22 variances from the specifications in the American LaFrance bid and only 2 in the L. N. Curtis bid. It was the opinion of the committee that the higher maintenance costs of the American LaFrance would make up for the difference in the price of the two vehicles in a two year period. Mr. Johanson made a motion the council accept the bid from L. N. Curtis for the Ken worth motor truck in the amount of $60,410.00. Motion seconded by Mr. Hill and carried. PARK RESTROOM A letter was received from Olson, Richert Bignold stating the final inspection had been made on the restroom building in the park and recommending acceptenance of the contract. Mr. Sterling stated there were two items still under question and recommended the acceptance be withheld until the next meeting. RESIDENTIAL WATER SYSTEM A letter was received from Hill, Ingman, Chase Company stating Bert Robison Construction Company has completed the construction of the water project and recommending that the City accept the improvement. Mr. Bowen made a motion the water facility installed by Bert Robison and approved by our engineers be accepted with the take over by our Tukwila Water Department. Motion seconded by Mr. Dunning and carried. ORDINANCE 649 EMERGENCY BUDGET ORDINANCE A proposed ordinance declaring an emergency as a result of fire and appropriating funds for the fire, police, street departments and the parks and public buildings fund was introduced. Mr. Johanson made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its first reading. Motion seconded by Mr. Hill and carried. Mr. Gardner made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its second reading by title only. Motion seconded by November 2, 1970 Page 2 Mr. Dunning 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. This being Ordinance 649. RESOLUTION 255 AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN HUD GRANT PAPERS A proposed resolution authorizing the mayor of the City of Tukwila to sign and execute an application and other documents for the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Water Improvement Project, Contract 1 -70, WS—WASH-74 was introduced. Mr. Hill made a motion the proposed resolution be read for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried. This being Resolution 255. RESOLUTION 256 AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE GRANT APPLICATIONS A proposed resolution appointing and authorizing the Mayor of the City of Tukwila as the designated City Official to execute all grant applications and documents necessary for the State and Federal Aid Programs was read. Mr. Hill made a motion the proposed resolution be adopted as read. Motion seconded by Mr. Dunning and carried. This being Resolution 256. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BANK ACCOUNT A proposed resolution authorizing the opening of a bank account at the National Bank of Commerce. Mr. Bowen made a motion the Treasurer be authorized to open a corporate bank account with the National Bank of Commerce. Motion seconded by Mr. Johanson. City Attorney A. Wesley Hodge questioned the proposed resolution as to proper form. After some discussion, Mr. Bowen withdrew his motion and Mr. Johanson withdrew his second. The bank will be contacted for the proper resolution form. APPEAL SIGN HEIGHT VARIANCE PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION A letter was received from Mr. Bob L. Smith, President of Vip's Restaurants, Inc. and R. E. Oldright, owner of the property appealing the Planning Commission's decision to deny their request for a sign height variance. Mr. Hodge stated a research of the City ordinance on variances indicates that appeals on Planning Commission decisions must be directed to the Superior Court of King County and not to the City Council. This appeal must be made within 10 days after the Planning Commission decision has been reached. The City Clerk was instructed to inform the property owner of this fact. 1971 CITY OF TUKWILA BUDGET Mayor Minkler read his budget message to members of the Council along with 1971 pre— liminary budget. Mr. Bowen made a motion a Public Hearing be set for December 1, 1970 at $:00 p.m. to consider adoption of the 1971 budget. Motion seconded by Mr. Johanson and carried. WORK MEETINGS Mr. Bowen called a work meeting of the Council on the 1971 budget for Wednesday, November 4th at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Johanson announced a work meeting of the Fire Committee and other members of the Council on the proposed fire station for Thursday, November 5th at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Minkler announced a meeting with the property owners involved in the second phase of the South 144th et al project for Monday, November 9th at 7:30 p.m. BUILDING PERMIT REPORT Mr. Zepp reported 6 permits had been issued during the month of October with a valuation of $95,258.00 and permit fees of $357.00. PUGET POWER RATE STRUCTURE NEW CONTRACT Mr. "Zepp presented the new proposed Puget Power contract and rate structure for street lighting in the City of Tukwila. The old contract has now expired. The contract and rate structure were turned over to the Street Committee for their review and report to the Council. There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. Attest: amity Clerk Mayor