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Home My WebLink About1972-08-07 Regular MinutesAugust 7, 1972 8:00 pm FLAG SALUTE AND CALL 1'0 ORDJR ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS MINUTE APPROVAL VOUCHER APPROVAL APPOINTMENTS Fire Chief ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Ord. #716 Condemnation of Strander Extension Right of Way Ord. #717 Creating rank of Captain in Fire Dept. Ord. #718 Abolishing position of Fire Marshall '&7 Tukwila City Hall TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING M I N U T E S Mayor Todd led the Pledge of Allegiance and called the meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order. Council Chambers GARDNER, HILL, JOHANSON, STEVENS, TRAYNOR, CRAIN. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY HILL TO EXCUSE COUNCILMAN STERLING. CARRIED. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JULY 17, 1972. CARRIED. MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY CRAIN, TO APPROVE THE VOUCHERS FOR PAYMENT. CARRIED. Vouchers #2178 #2241 Current Fund $7,500.62 Street Fund 3,923.14 Water Fund 930.39 Sewer Fund 4,673.72 Emerg. Empl. Fund 46.43 717074770 L.I.D. #13 Control Fund Warrant #C -49 5.00 Mayor Todd announced the appointment of Hubert Crawley to the Fire Chief's position and stated that he was in receipt of correspondence from the Tukwila Civil Service Commission indicating that Mr. Crawley was a successful applicant for that position. The appointment was effective July 26, 1972. Director of Public Works Mayor Todd introduced Mr. Steven Hall to the Council. Mr. Hall was appointed to the position of Director of Public Works, effective August 7, 1972. f° MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY HILL, TO READ 11% PROPOSED ORDINANCE. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read Ordinance relating to and providing for the acquisition and condemnation of certain real property in the City of Tukwila re: extension for the Strander Boulevard right of way and to provide approaches for a bridge crossing the Green River and providing for the method of payment of said condemnation. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 716 AS READ. CARRIED. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY HILL, TO READ 1I?` PROPOSED ORDINANCE. CARRIED. As the Civil Service Commission no longer recognizes the position of Fire Marshall, there were questions as to job classifications and as to whether their was an actual need for a Captain in the Fire Dept. After lengthy discussion Attorney Parker read Ordinance establishing the rank of Fire Department Captain and fixing salary. MOVED BY STERLING, SECONDED BY CRAIN, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 717 AS READ. CARRIED. MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT NO APPOINTMENT BE MADE UNTIL THE JOB POSITION IS CLARIFIED. Opposing votes brought roll call vote 3 Ayes: Gardner, Johanson, Traynor, 3 Nos: Hill, Stevens, Crain: TIE VOTE, MAYOR VOTING NO. MOTION FAILED. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, TO READ 1 11 PROPOSED ORDINANCE. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read Ordinance abolishing the position of Fire Marshall in the City of Tukwila Fire Department. MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY STEVENS, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE #718 AS READ. CARRIED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 2, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS cont. Ord. #719 Emerg. Empl. Fund Appropriation for P.E.P. Employees Ord. #720 Amending Ord., 570 Clarification of "Nudity" Ord. #721 Repayment of Grant loan Strander Bridge Res. #308 Grant and Loan Strander Bridge Res. #309 MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, TO READ Designating Consulting PROPOSED RESOLUTION. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read Engineers Strander Blvd. Resolution designating Wilsey and Ham as consulting engineers on the Strander Boulevard extension and bridge project. MOVED BY STERLING, SECONDED BY CRAIN,TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 309 AS READ. CARRIED. Res. #310 Transfer of funds Dir. of Pub. Wks. CORRESPONDENCE Postal Zone Change Public Hearing date set Work Meeting Appeals Board Appointments 32b MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY HILL, TO READ PROPOSED ORDINANCE. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read Ordinance appropriating anticipated revenue to emergency employment fund to meet the costs of temporary full time positions of a municipal accountant and four park maintenance men. MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY HILL, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 719 AS READ. CARRIED. MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY HILL, TO READ 1 PROPOSED ORDINANCE. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 570, providing for the preservation of public morality, peace, safety and the good order in the City of Tukwila and providing penalties for violation thereof. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY JOHANSON TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 720 AS READ. CARRIED. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY JOHANSON TO READ W" PROPOSED ORDINANCE. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read Ordinance fixing terms for repayment of the Strander Boulevard Bridge construction loan from the State of Washington Department of Commerce. Mayor Todd then read a letter from Mr. Vadman of the Dept. of Commerce and Economic Development Re: the repayment schedule. It was then MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY STEVENS TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 721 AS READ. CARRIED. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY STEVENS, TO READ PROPOSED RESOLUTION. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a Grant in ��the amount of $370,000.00 and a loan in the amount of $170,000.00 from the State of Washington Dept. 0 of Commerce to aid in the extension and development of Strander Boulevard by construction of a bridge across the Green River. MOVED BY CRAIN, SECONDED BY STEVENS, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 308 AS READ. CARRIED. MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY GARDNER, TO READ PROPOSED RESOLUTION. CARRIED. Attorney Parker )b;t read Resolution transferring funds from street fund to current fund to cover salary and benefits for Public Works Director for remainder of 1972. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY GARDNER, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 310 AS READ. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read a letter from James J. Symbol, Postmaster. The letter indicated that in order for the City of Tukwila to use a single zip code it 11 would be necessary for the city to contact all of the residents and business firms in order to get their consent to their address being Tukwila, Wn. 98067. It was suggested that a Public Hearing be set for Sept. 5, 1972, at 8:00 pm in City Hall to determine what action will be taken. MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY CRAIN, TO SET THE HEARING DATE FOR SEP. 5TH. CARRIED. Mayor Todd announced that there would be a work meeting on Tues. August 8th, at 7:30 pm in the council chambers, with Mr. Connors the Labor Negotiator. Mayor Todd announced the formation of an Appeals`( Board for the Uniform Building Code. He has TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 3, CORRESPONDENCE cont. Appeals Board cont. Planning Commission Appointment OLD BUSINESS Val Vue Sewer Contract Attorney Parker announced that he has drafted a proposal agreement but that no official action has been taken on it at this time. Foster Golf Course Mayor Todd announced that he has not yet received any official decision from the authorities at the Golf Course, but that a decision should be short coming. Bid Award: Base Mayor Todd read the bids. Bidders were Seattle Station Radio Mobile Radio Supply, Motorola C E, General Electric �f4 Radio Units F R.C.A.. The apparant low bidder was Seattle Radio Supply. Mr. Gene Isler, Field Superintendant, stated that he was not too pleased with the low bid on the base station radio and that he felt R.C.A. or Motorola would be more satisfactory. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY CRAIN, TO TURN THE INFORMATION OVER TO THE PROPER COUNCIL COMMITTEE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION. CARRIED. Bid award will be made at the next Council Meeting. DEPARTMENT AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Engineering Planning Police Park Board Engineering Consultant Strander Lift Station 329 appointed the following men to form this Board: Henry Mairs, John Stack, Norm Seethoff, Vern Peterson, C.M. "Mac" Harding and John Richards, Ex Officio member and secretary. Mayor Todd asked Council concurrance of Col. Blaine Butters to the Planning Commission. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY STEVENS, TO CONCUR IN THE MAYORS lo3z APPOINTMENT.Opposing votes brought roll call vote 2 Ayes: Hill, Stevens, 4 Nos: Gardner, Johanson, Traynor, Crain. THE MOTION FAILED. The main objection to the appointment was Col. Butters non residency. John Richards, Office Engineer, stated that 4 building permits had been issued in June and fees collected in the amount of $2,009.00; 3 permits were issued in July with fees collected in the amount of $373.50. Planning Coordinator, Del Moss, stated that they have begun to process the grant -loan for Andover Park West. He also reported on an Environmental Impact statement on King County bike trails starting at Interurban Ave. along 405 and running South for 8 1/2 miles. He feels there is a deficiency in the plan and wants to wait until the Planning Staff has a chance to survey the route. He also brought up the point of liability to the City as the route is now unsafe, yet is under current use. Chief of Police, John Sheets,reported that there has been an increase in larceny, shop lifting and fraud for the month of July. He stated that Police calls have gone up tremendously and that the accident loss for the month of July was $16,990.00 with 8 injuries, and Crime loss was $15,429.76. Park Board Chairman, Ann Altmayer, reported on the great success of the concert in the park. She also commented on the Golf Tournament to be held on Sunday in conjunction with Tukwila Days. She also noted that Saturday there will be a Pancake Break- fast and Art Festival in the Tukwila Elementary School, also Bavarian Music from 1 to 4pm. Engineering Consultant, Walt Ramsey of Hill, Ingman F, Chase reported that they will be ready to test the new Pump Station on Wednesday, August 16th. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 4, DEPARTMENT AND COMMITTEE REPORTS cont. City Attorney Street Additional Office Space Councilman Johanson read a letter to the members of (Rental House) the Council from Mayor Todd. In this letter it was suggested that the City take over use of the Rental House located on city property for additional office space. There was discussion on the amount of space needed and the need for a feasability study for a new City Hall. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY HILL, TO TAKE OVER THE HOUSE FOR USE AS OFFICE SPACE. CARRIED. AUDIENCE COMMENTS Trade Fair 330 City Attorney, Wayne Parker, stated that L.I.D. 17 has been set for trial on the 19th of December and that L.I.D. 18 re: objection to accessment roll, is set for trial on the 18th of January. Gene Isler, Field Superintendant stated that 1900 tons of asphalt had been laid and that there is only touch up work left to be done. They answered 77 service calls from July 17 August 7. Mr. Charles Baker reported on the Tukwila Industrial Trade Fair to open on Aug. 20th. He said the theme will be "Two Great Worlds of Tukwila." He is trying to get more historical background for visual displays. ADJOURNMENT 9:50 pm MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE MEETING ADJOURN. CARRIED. Attest: Frank Todd, Mayor Shirlee A. Kinney, City Clerk