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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-05-01 Regular MinutesMay 1, 1972 8:00 pm FLAG SALUTE AND CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS MINUTE APPROVAL VOUCHER APPROVAL APPOINTMENT OF NEW COUNCILMAN ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Res. 288 Filing of appli- cation with HUD proposed sewer development in lower Foster area Res. 289 Application for grant EDA aid in construction of City Shops Res. 290 Loan application Strander Bridge Project Res 291 Application for grant to fund 100% Strander Bridge Project Res. 292 Payment of 32 additional hours worked by police department employee TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Tukwila City Hall M I N U T E S Council Chambers Mayor Todd led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order. GARDNER,HILL, JOHANSON, STERLING, S'1'EVENS, and TRAYNOR MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY HILL, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING OF APRIL 17, 1972. THE MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, TO APPROVE VOUCHERS FOR PAYMENT. CARRIED. Claims fund #1854 1893 4,793.81 W/S Construction #1130 1131 $86,775.70 Urban Arterial #323 206.33 $91,775.84 Mayor Todd's appointment of Mr. Robert L. Crain as Councilman was put before the Council. MOVED' BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY STEVENS, TO CONCUR WITH THE MAYORS APPOINTMENT. CARRIED. Mr. Crain was sworn into office by Mayor Todd and took his place at the Council table. 302 MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY STERLING THAT PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ IN ITS ENTIRETY. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read the Resolution authorizing filing of application for grant from the office of Housing and Urban Development in the sum of $100,000 to supplement cost of proposed sewer development in lower Foster area. MOVED BY GARDNER,SECONDED BY HILL, THAT RESOLUTION 288 BE ADOPTED AS READ. CARRIED. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY STERLING THAT PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ IN ITS ENTIRETY. CARRIED. i Attorney Parker read the Resolution authorizing filing of application for grant from Economic Development Authority to aid in construction of proposed City, Shops. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR THAT RESOLUTION 289 BE ADOPTED AS READ. CARRIED. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY HILL THAT PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ IN ITS ENTIRETY. CARRIED Attorney Parker read the Resolution authorizing application for loan to be used for planning construction of the proposed Strander Bridge Project. MOVED BY HILL,' SECONDED BY STEVENS THAT RESOLUTION 290 BE ADOPTED AS READ. CARRIED. MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY HILL THAT PROPOSED RESOLUTION BE READ IN ITS ENTIRETY. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read the Resolution authorizing application for grant to fund 100% of the cost of the proposed Strander Bridge Project. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY JOHANSON THAT RESOLUTION 291 BE ADOPTED AS READ. CARRIED. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR THAT PROPOSED �DI-1 RESOLUTION BE READ IN ITS ENTIRETY. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read the Resolution authorizing payment of 32 additional hours of time worked by Kate Johnson as an exception to Ordinance 634. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY STERLING THAT RESOLUTION 292 BE ADOPTED AS READ. CARRIED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 2 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Cont. APPOINTMENT OF PARK BOARD MEMBER NEW BUSINESS McMicken Hts. Park site prop- erty Summer help for the Planning Dept. Business License It was determined by Mr. Sterling, Chairman of the request by Mr. Terry License, Legislative and School Committee, after Kemp reviewing Mr. Kemp's request for a business license and after a briefing by Police Chief Sheets, that Mr. Terry T. Kemp, of Turner Enterprises, be DENIED A BUSINESS LICENSE. CORRESPONDENCE Planning and Community Affairs Agency Metro Rapid Transit Golf Course meeting with Aliments Police Chief, John Sheets addressed the Council expressing his concern for revised legislation in regards to compensatory time and submitted a letter of explanation on the above referenced employee. 303 Mayor Todd's appointment of Mr. Albert Marshall as a Park Board Member was put before the Council. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY STEVENS, TO CONCUR WITH THE MAYORS APPOINTMENT. CARRIED. Mayor Todd inquired of the Council their wishes regarding property in the McMicken Heights area. Discussion ensued on the propertys use for a park site and appraisal fees involved. (Area of 54th Ave. So. and E. of 164th St. approximately 4 1/2 acres) This matter was TABLED until such time as the City Council and the Park Board review the property in question. Del Moss, Planning Coordinator presented an application for Summer Employment Program thru the University of Washington for 2 students working 14 weeks, with reimbursement to the City of 65% to 80 He explained that there is money within his budget to cover this expense. At this time a letter was read by Councilman Gardner strongly requesting that the Council be fully appraised of the status of affairs within the City, Administratior and staff. Lengthy discussion followed with audience participation by Mrs. Harris and Mrs. Davis, regarding the Planning Commission and Planning Departments' responsibilities. It was the decision of the Council to TABLE Mr. Moss's request until such time as the Council of the Whole and the Planning Commission can meet and discuss issues. Mayor Todd read a letter from the Planning and Community Affairs Agency inviting interested persons to attend a two -day workshop on May 18 19 at the Sea -Tac Hilton Inn in Seattle. The workshop being designed specifically for local government officials regarding grant -in -aid funds. Mayor Todd made announcement of a meeting to be held at the Kent City Hall at 7:30 pm regarding Metro Rapid Transit meeting on May 18 designed specifically for Councilmen. Mayor Todd called upon Gordon Hall, City Supervisor to advise the Council of the present status of the Foster Golf Course. Mr. Hall informed the council that a low estimate of $1,400 up to a high of $2,800 for appraisal of the property plus $25 an hour and expenses would be the cost to the City. It was noted by Mayor Todd that the Council has provided for a maximum of $750 for this purpose. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 3 CORRESPONDENCE Cont. Approval of temporary appoint- ments by Civil Serv. Commission Military aircraft presentation at McChord AFB Franchise City of Tukwila Sewer System Southgate Disposal Co. proposed garbage dispasal Lawsuit PARKS Walkathon POLICE DEPARTMENT Councilman Crain asked the Councils intent upon acquiring the golf course property with the answer being that it was to remain in operation as a Municipal Golf Course. Park Board Chairman, Ann Altmeyer stated Park Board Meetings will be announced so Tukwila citizens can voice their opinions about types of parks and park facilities. 304 A letter was read from the Civil Service Commission approving temporary sppointment of Hubert Crawley to Acting Fire Chief and Gary LaPine to Acting Fire Marshall and Richard Witters to Acting Lieutenant' until iuch time as Civil Service testing is complete. A letter from Brig. Gen. Van N. Backman was read inviting City officials and other interested persons to attend a briefing at the McChord Air Force Base Officers Club from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm on May 4. The presentation will outline actions to be taken in event of a military aircraft accident. A letter was read by Mayor Todd from the King County Council which authorized the County Executive to enter into a contract with the City of Tukwila for a franchise to lay down, construct, maintain and operate a sewer system in vicinity of lower Foster area within King County. A letter from Southgate Disposal Co. was read by Mayor Todd. The letter stated that they are prepared to reduce rates on residentials in Tukwila from $1.85 for one can to $1.65 with each additional can at $.75 instead of $1.10. They would suggest a license fee of $500.00 annually plus 3% of the gross income derived with a minimum of $400.00 per month. There was discussion on whether or not the City should go out on bid and the City to handle all billing. It was the Council's decision to TABLE this matter until the meeting of the 15th. As a result of injuries suffered by a Tukwila police officer in a disturbance at the Riverside Inn on March 5th which incurred losses totaling several thousand dollars in wages and medical expenses it was MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY CRAIN TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PROCEED ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND POLICE OFFICER WITH A LAWSUIT. Two opposing votes brought roll call vote 5 ayes: Gardner, Hill, Stevens, Traynor, Crain 2 Nos: Sterling, Johanson. MOTION CARRIED. Russ Rushmeier thanked the Council for city interest and support in the school's Walkathon April 29th in which the students raised about $2,500, most of which is earmarked for a universal gym machine for the school Police Chief, John Sheets reported crimes for April 1972 down slightly from April 1971, though total crimes to date this year exceeded those for the same period of 1971, adding however, that the crime increase is in the industrial areas of the city, not the residential areas. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 4 CORRESPONDENCE cont. STREET DEPARTMENT Mr. Gene Isler, Field Superintendent noted that delivery of the new Back -hoe would be within this week and that 60% of the City Streets have been striped. PLANNING DEPARTMENT Mr. Del Moss reported that at the last regular meeting of the Planning Commission they voted to continue the application for variance to Standard Service Oil Co. to set back their canopy; also reporting on the continuation of the flatlands study. CITY SUPERVISOR Mr. Gordon Hall, reported progress of the City Shop site upon which 3 acres of land are presently being filled. He spoke also of the Alcholics Treatment Program of which cities must turn over 2% of their related revenues. AUDIENCE COMMENTS Mrs. Harris announced that a committee has been formed to bring the matter of the Optional Municipal Code to a vote of the people by petition if the required number of signatures are obtained. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY STEVENS THAT THE MEETING 10:00 pm ADJOURN. CARRIED. II MAYOR, FRANK TOI D ATTEST: 305 �4WKe 7 c )ec'zJ SHIRLEE A. KINNEY, CITY CL RK