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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-12-06 Regular MinutesThe minutes of the previous meetings were approved. December 6, 1971 The regular meeting of the Tukwila City Council was called to order by Mayor Stan D. Minkler at 8:00 P.M. The following council members were in attendance: R. A. Bowen, D. W. Gardner, J. R. Johanson, G. D. Hill, A. G. Radford, and J. D. Sterling. Council— man Savisky was absent. APPROVAL OF 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. Gardner and carried. Follow— ing the Claims: Claims Fund Warrants No. 1242 through 1312 in the amount of $17,907.59, Urban Arterial Fund Warrants No. 309 through 311 in the amount of $9,339.$2, Building Fund Warrants No. 37 through 110 in the amount of $2,855.96 and Water —Sewer Construc— tion Fund Warrants No. 1121 through 1123 in the amount of $101,711.60. PUBLIC HEARING ANNEXATION PETITION GACO WESTERN PROPERTIES 6 1 A Public Hearing was held on the proposed annexation to the City of Tukwila of certain properties located adjacent to the Southeasterly boundary of the City of Tukwila. Mayor Minkler opened the Public Hearing. Mr. Gordon Hall explained the area of the annexation. He stated the owner of the property desired to enlarge his facility and since the present City boundary bisected his property the enlarged facility would span the City County line. He has therefore petitioned along with other property owners to the south for annexation to the City of Tukwila. Mr. Hall reported he has inspected the property and it appears to be a suitable and satisfactory annexation. Mayor Minkler requested statements for or against the proposed annexation from anyone present. No statements were given. Mr. Hill made a motion the Public Hearing be closed. Motion seconded by Mr. Gardner and carried. Mr. Bowen made a motion the City of Tukwila accept the annexation petition in its intent for the Boundary Review Board to waive jurisdiction and indicate that the property owner will accept their pro rata share of assessments if any and that we indicate that this property is part of our Comprehensive Annexation Plan. Motion seconded by Mr. Sterling and carried. AWARD OF CONTRACT ON LIFT STATION Mayor Minkler reported a bid opening was held December 2nd on bids for the lift station at Andover East and Strander Boul8vard. He read a letter of recommendation from Jon Stack of Hill, Ingman, Chase and Company recommending award of the contract to the low bidder, Shaffer Engineering and Construction of Everett, Washington contingent on approval by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Ecology. Mr. Stack reported he had investigated and found the firm to be reliable and noted some of the previous jobs the firm had satisfactorilylcompleted. Discussion followed regarding pumps and controls and the delivery of same. Mr. Gardner made a motion the City go with the low bid of Shaffer Engineering and Construction of Everett subject to the approval of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Ecology. Motion seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried. Mr. Stack stated it would take three to four weeks to obtain approval of the two agencies. ACCEPTANCE OF FIRE STATION NO. 1 Mr. Johanson reported he had received a letter from James Dersham, Architects on the building recommending acceptance of the fire station building subject to the condition that prior to release of the retainage five items be completed; (1) Strip reprime and repaint Door No. 8, (2) Paint window stops on Door No. 2, (3) Furnish as built drawings, (4) Furnish descriptive and operational manuals for all mechanical and electrical equip— ment, and, (5) Furnish guarantees for all mechanical and electrical equipment. Fire Chief Boulanger concurred with this recommendation. Mr. Johanson made a motion the City accept the Fire Station Building as the letter so states. Motion seconded by Mr. Hill and carried. SALE OF SURPLUS CITY PROPERTY December 6, 1971 Page 2 Mr. Radford made a motion the City accept the vault as completed. Motion seconded by Mr. Sterling and carried. A letter dated November 11, 1971 was received from Restaurant Industries, ing that the City sell to Restaurant Industries, Inc. a strip of property Macadam Road at Southcenter Boulevard and setting forth the conditions of purchase. Mr. Hall was instructed to proceed with Mr. Hodge's suggestions. ACCEPTANCE OF VAULT Mr. Radford reported the vault has been satisfactorily completed and recommended accep— tance. After some discussion on making application for a permit under the Shoreline Manage— ment Act on property that the City does not own, Mr. Bowen made a motion the Council table decision on whether to proceed on condemnation proceedings on the shop site on South 143rd until the new Mayor and Council take office in January 1972. Motion seconded by Mr. Radford and carried. 1 SHOP SITE A letter was received from City Attorney, A. Wesley Hodge reporting the title problems on the shop site have been resolved and that Mr. Hall has advised him that the Shore— line Management Act does not constitute a deterrent to the development of the selected site. Since there has been a considerable time lapse precluding the commencement of the condemnation action and because of the forthcoming change in administration, he requested Council review of this matter. OPERATORS MANUAL SEWER LIFT STATION Mr. Stack reported part of the stipulations under the federal grant for construction of the lift station requires the development of a operation manual for the lift station. Since this does not come within the normal engineers functions, he requested Council authorization to prepare such a manual. He estimated the cost would be less than $2,500. After much discussion, the matter was tabled until Mr. Stack can come up with a more firm estimate of the cost. Inc. propos— located on the proposed Mr. Zepp explained the property in question is property purchased by the State High— way Department for slope right of way in the realignment of Macadam Road. If the adjoin— ing property is brought to street level, the slope right of way would not be necessary. However, when the State Highway Department turned Macadam Road back to the City, no paper work changed hands. Therefore, the City has no doccument showing ownership of the land. Mr. Hodge advised there must be something in writing showing the property in question is City property and suggested a letter be written to the State Highway Department to obtain proof of ownership. He further advised the property would have to be declared surplus by the Council, be appraised and put up for public bid in accordance with RCW 24.300 and Chapter 2.64 of the Tukwila Municipal Code. /a i APPOINTMENT OF NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE Mayor Minkler reported employees of the Fire Department have formed a union and want to negotiate with the City. He appointed the following Council members to serve as a negotiating Committee for the City: Mr. Sterling, Mr. Hill and Mr. Johanson. ORDINANCE 686 AMENDMENT TO 1971 BUDGET A proposed ordinance amending the 1971 Budget Ordinance No. 653 as amended by Ordinance 660,661, 682 and 684 was presented. Mr. Bowen made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its first reading. Motion seconded by Mr. Johanson 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. Hill made a motion the proposed ordi— nance be placed on its third and final reading for adoption, by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Sterling and carried. This being Ordinance 686. ORDINANCE 687 PROSTITUTION 2 2 f A proposed ordinance relating to prositution was introduced. Copies of the proposed ordinance had been distributed to members of the Council for review. Mr. Hodge reported the proposed ordinance had been requested by Police Chief John Sheets and that this was the same ordinance recently passed by the City of Seattle and has been ruled consti— tutional by the Washington State Court. Mr. Bowen made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its first reading by title only. Motion seconded by Mr. Sterling 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 687. ORDINANCE 688 CREATING CUMULATIVE RESERVE FUND FOR FIRE TRUCK t 2 A proposed ordinance providing for a cumulative reserve fund for the purpose of acquir— ing a Fire Pumper truck. Mr. Bowen made a motion the proposed ordinance be placed on its first reading. Motion seconded by Mr. Sterling 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. 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 688. BUILDING PERMIT REPORT Mr. Zepp reported 2 building permits had been issued during the month of December with a valuation of $80,000 and permit fees of $216.50. OTHER BUSINESS Mrs. Altmyer reported several motorists have run into the fence at the end of 58th Ave. South and requested the City place a reflector post there to warn motorists this is not a through street. Mr. Hill and Chief Sheets were requested to investigate the sit— uation. Mr. Larib reported the metal building at the end of 65th Avenue South was an eyesore and requested action. Mr. Hodge reported the building was on private property and was in the process of being torn down. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:25 P.M. ATTEST: City Clerk Mayor December 6, 1971 Page 3