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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-10-18 Regular MinutesThe minutes of the previous meeting were approved. October 18, 1971 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: D. R. Gardner, J. R. Johanson, G. D. Hill, J. D. Sterling and S. R. Savisky. Mr. Hill made a motion the absence of Councilmen Bowen and Radford be excused. Motion seconded by Mr. Sterling and carried. 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. Sterling and carried. Following the claims: Claims Fund Warrants No. 1108 through 1148 in the amount of $10,462.30 and Urban Arterial Claims No. 299 through 301 in the amount of $821.31. PUBLIC HEARING ANNEXATION PETITION KEY PROPERTIFS A public hearing was held in regard to a petition for annexation to the City of Tukwila certain property located along Macadam Road in the vicinity of South 133rd. Mr. David Jensen, 200 112th N.E. Bellevue, owner of a portion of the property spoke in favor of the annexation. He explained he has purchased a parcel of property, part of which is in unincorporated King County and part within the City of Tukwila. The property in question is owned by him and Mr. Ted Gusa. He wishes to have the property annexed in order to develop the entire parcel under one building department jurisdic— tion and under one zoning. Mr. Hill asked why the code would present a problem since both the City and the County operated under the Uniform Building Code. Mr. Jensen explained it would be a matter of who inspects and a difference in the fee schedule. Also there was a possibility of a building spanning the City— County line. His Financial advisors have advised him to get all the property under one jurisdiction. Mr. Sterling asked if the pie shaped area omited from the annexation request was part of the development. Mr. Jensen replied not at this time. Mayor Minkler asked for anyone wishing to speak against the annexation. There was no objection raised. Mr. Hill made a motion the Public Hearing be closed. Motion seconded by Mr. Gardner and carried. Mr. Hill made a motion the council accept the annexation petition subject to approval of the Boundary Review Board. Motion seconded by Mr. Johanson and carried. KING COUNTY HEALTH SERVICE 3 Mayor Minkler read a letter in reference to the settlement of the health service dispute. The terms of the settlement were set forth and the City was requested to indicate authority to settle and to select from the two local cost sharing formulas shown. Mr. Gardner made a motion the Tukwila City Council agrees to the findings and accept the benefits distributed option in the amount of $11,314.00 for 1971 and 1972 (50% each year.) TRANSIT AGREEMENT AND RAPID TRANSIT STUDY U Mayor Minkler reminded members of the Council a decision must be made regarding our share of the rapid transit study to be made prior to submussion of the proposal to the voters in the spring. The City of Tukwila share is $14 040%but Mayor Minkler reported Mr. Larry Caufman of the Puget Sound Governmental Conference has indicated they will accept anything between $500 and $1,000. A letter was received from Mr. Charles Collins, Administrative Assistant to the County Executive, enclosing a Transportation Services Agreement consisting of a management agreement and a lease agreement for the continuation of the Metropolitan Transit service in the valley. A letter was also received from Mr._Spellman enclosing a copy of the Attorney General's opinion on the constitutionality of King County's proposed contract with Metropolitan Transit Corporation. After some discussion, Mr. Hill made a motion to defer decision on this matter until the November 1st meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. Sterling and carried. October 18, 1971 Page 2 BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD VAL VUE SEWER ANNEXATION Mr. Hall reported on the meeting with members of the Boundary Review Board on the pro— posed val vue sewer annexation. The parcel under consideration totals 1,000 homes in two parcels. It would involve tapping into the Metro trunk line running through Tukwila. The Boundary Review Board voted not to involk jurisdiction thereby allowing annexation of the area to the Val Vue Sewer District. The City of Tukwila can appeal to the Boun— dary Review Board asking them to involk jurisdiction thereby forcing a Public Hearing on the matter. He reported Val Vue wishes to sit down with the City of Tukwila and work out a common plan for servicing the area. Mr. Ted Mallory of Metro is also working on this to tie the two plans together. Mr. Gardner stated since the City has the right to have the Boundary Review Board involk jurisdiction this might be the best plan to bring all the plans to a head. Mr. Iverson reported any three members of the Board have 60 days to involk jurisdiction and we would probably have this done. However by the time a date is set and the matter considered we would be into next year. He suggested the Council appoint Engineers and Mr. Hall to work with Val —Vue to work out the problems. Mayor Minkler suggested an attempt be made to work out the problems to our mutual satis— faction, and if this fails then the City request jurisdiction be involked. Mr. Hall was requested'to contact Val —Vue Sewer District and set up a meeting with their three commissioners, the three members of our sewer committee, the Val —Vue and Tukwila engineers and Mr. Hall. LOWER FOSTER SEWER EXTENSION -4 Mr. Hall reported the Boundary Review Board has decided not to involk jurisdiction on our request to serve the lower Foster area with sanitary sewers. REZONE LE ROY BOWEN APPEAL Mr. Johanson reported members of the Council met in work session Thursday, October loth and have a @ajority recommendation to not consider any rezone at this time on the property. Among their concerns were: lack of proper traffic control, available parking area, and lack of concrete plans for the development of the property. The petitioner might not be the ultimate developer and the rezone would allow various uses. Mr. Johanson made a motion the Council accept the Planning Commission recommendation and deny Mr. Bowen's appeal due to traffic control problems and lack of adequate parking. Motion seconded by Mr. Sterling and carried. SOCIAL SECURITY WITHDRAWAL It was reported this matter will need further legal review to ascertain if a third class city has the authority to enter into the alternate retirement plan. PUBLIC NUISANCES Mayor Minkler reported the resolution concerning the house on 56th has been mailed and upon lapse of the proper time the resolutionn will be presented for adoption. No information was available on the legal action regarding the house on 58th Avenue South. Report will be given November 1st. COMPREHENSIVE DRAINAGE PLAN 7 Mr. Jon Stack of Hill, Ingman, Chase and Company reported on the work meeting held with members of the Council, representatives of Samamish Commercial, M. A. Segale and members of the City staff. This in regard to the comprehensive drainage plan on Andover Park West from South 180th to Minkler Boulevard and the issuance of a building permit for construction in this area. The work meeting was held October 6th to discuss the matter. Mr. Zepp and Mr. Stack met again with the developers at a later meeting then Mr. Stack offered the following recommendations. 1. Hill, Ingman, Chase and Company would recommend installation of one 60" storm drain from Minkler Boulevard to South 180th. 2. The Extension of sanitary sewer to South 180th. October 18, 1971 Page 3 3. The street be constructed from South 180th North to the Northerly extent of the property now being developed or already developed with full street drainage and the first lift of asphalt. This leaves one 60" storm drain to be contructed. It appears at this time that if the City reserves a 15' easement on the East side of Andover West for later installation of the second 60" storm drain, this could be done without damage to the street. Mr. Stack reported he has spoken to Mr. Hodge in regard to a performance agreement to construct the second 60" line but Mr. Hodge still has this question under advisement. Mr. Stack feels this plan resembles stage construction for this project. Mr. Hill reported he is concerned about tearing up the street, but if the second storm drain can be put in the easement he has no objections. Mr. Iverson of Samamish Commercial reported they concur as to what Mr. Stack has said and have written a letter to the Council affirming this and asked the Council to instruct Mr. Zepp to issue a building permit as presented. Mr. Hill stated he sees no reason for holding up the permit but the City should have some kind of agreement that the storm drain, sanitary sewer and street will be in prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit. Mr. Stack reported the installation of the storm drain on the East side of Andover West will come at a position in time when the other storm drain is needed. At that time when a developer requests a building permit it should be denied awaiting construction of the additional line. The City can always excercise authority and not issue any more permits until the second line is installed when it is necessary. Mr. Gardner stated the plan, showing a 60" line on each side of Andover Park West, was accepted by the Department of Ecology. Mr. Stack stated the proposal under consideration would be stage construction. It will cost approximately $350,000 for one line. Present economic situations makes it difficult to justify the second line at this time if it is not really needed now. Mr. Sterling questioned if property South of South 180th would be able to use the storm drain on the west side. 4. Mr. Stack further recommended the storm drain on the West side of Andover Park West be connected to the existing storm drain under South 180th and that property south of South 180th could develop and use the west line but when it is full someone will have to build the other line. Mr. Iverson asked if,tomorrow Segale wished to develop,he can use the line. Mr. Stack replied this was so. Mr. Gardner stated he was under the impression that since the City has adopted a compre- hensive drainage plan it is t- necessary to obtain approval of the Department of Ecology. Mayor Minkler stated that he was sure approval was still required. Mr. Sterling questioned as to drainage south of South 180th. Mr. Stack replied that when that area develops a Comprehensive Drainage Plan will have to be prepared and adopted. Mayor Minkler stated people involved have come to the best possible agreement. When the line reached capacity, the City will have to come to a halt on the issuance of building permits. Mr. Hill made a motion the City accept Hill, Ingman, Chase Company recommendations as to street, sanitary and storm sewers on Andover Park West subject to legal agreements being drawn. Motion seconded by Mr. Johanson. Mr. Sterling stated he thought it was a good' plan and would vote yes, but on the question of who pays for the lines, he votes no. Question was called. Gardner NO, Johanson YES, Hill YES, Sterling NO. Council- man Savisky abstained thus resulting in a tie vote. More discussion followed. Mr. Hill made a motion the City accept Hill, Ingman, Chase recommendations as to street, sanitary and storm sewers on Andover Park West subject to legal agreements being drawn and subject to approval of the Department of Ecology. Motion seconded by Mr. Johanson. Voting Yes were Councilmen Gardner, Johanson, and Hill. Voting No Councilman Sterling. Councilman Savisky abstained. October 18, 1971 Page 4 Mr. Hill made a motion the City issue a building permit but withhold occupancy permit until completion of the plan as presented, storm sewers, sanitary sewers and street. Motion seconded by Mr. Sterling. Mr. Stack pointed out there might be a weather problem as to street and storm drains. Sanitary sewers are needed prior to occupancy. Mr. Hill amended his motion to read the City issue a building permit but withhold occu— pancy permit until storm drains and sanitary sewers are in. The street can wait for normal construction season. Mr. Sterling agreed to the amendment and the motion carried. SHORELINES MANAGEMENT ACT Mayor Minkler reported that under the Shorelines Management Act the City is required to set up a plan for 200 feet of land on either side of the river. A letter of intent that the City will comply with the Act is necessary. He further reported that before July 1972, the City has to have an inventory and a year later the plan. Mr. Gardner made a motion the City of Tukwila send a letter of intent on the Shorelines Management Act. Motion seconded by Mr. Johanson and carried. RESOLUTION NO. 270 SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL A proposed resolution authorizing King County to prepare a plan for the City's solid waste management for inclusion in the county comprehensive plan was presented. Mr. Hall explained this resolution is necessary to allow the County to obtain a grant to prepare a Comprehensive Solid Waste Plan. Mr. Hill made a motion the resolution be read for adoption. Motion seconded by Mr. Gardner and carried. This being Resolution No. 270. ORDINANCE 684 AMENDING 1971 BUDGET ORDINANCE 653 A proposed Ordinance amending City of Tukwila Budget Ordinance No. 653 as amended by Ordinance 660, 661, 680 and 682 was presented. (This in reference of hiring two employees under the Federally Funded Man Power Act.) Mr. Hill made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its first reading by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Johanson 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. Gardner 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 684. ORDINANCE 685 SETTING TAX TFVY FOR 1972 A proposed ordinance to fix the amount of the ad valorem tax levies necessary to raise the amount of the estimated expenditures, less the estimated revenues from sources other than ad valorem taxation for the General Fund of the City of Tukwila for the fiscal year 1972 was introduced. Mr. Hill made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its first reading. Motion seconded by Mr. Johanson and carried. Mr. Johanson made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its second reading by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Sterling and carried. Mr. Sterling 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 685. URBAN ARTERIAL STREET PROJECT Mr. Hawkins reported the paving has been completed with the exception of a few intersect— ing side streets. The street light poles will be installed this week. TRAFFIC PROBLEMS Discussion was held regarding the three way stop intersection at South 147th and 57th Avenue South. Mr. Hill to review this intersection with Chief Sheets. Mr. Hill reported he had reviewed the sight distance impairment on 58th and since the hedge in question appears to be on private property this must reviewed with the City Attorney for possible legal action. T.O.P.I.C.S. Mr. Hill refered to the minutes of the September 20th Council meeting wherein he had recommended the retaining of the Cottingham firm to do the TOPICS Study for the traffic signal on Southcenter Boulevard at the S —Line Bridge. He stated the street committee felt they wanted the Cottingham firm as an outside con— sultant and yet a letter has been sent to the State Highway Department asking for approval of Hill, Ingman, Chase and Company as our consultants on the program. He challanged this action and requested this be made a matter of record. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. ATTEST: City Clerk Mayor October 1$, 1971 Page 5