Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-09-20 Adjourned MinutesTUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 6, OLD BUSINESS cont. LID 18 cont. Strander Bridge Bids RECESSED: 9:00 pm September 20, 1972 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS OLD BUSINESS Strander Bridge Bids RETURN OF THEIR BID BOND. CARRIED. Mayor Todd reported that he had been in touch with the Department of Fisheries in hopes of getting an extension on the deadline now set for being out of the river. He stated that with an extension it would be possible to go out for rebid but he had no information as of yet. Councilman Traynor asked to have an engineer present at the next meeting. Mayor Todd assured the Council of an engineer. MOVED BY '1'RAYNOR, SECONDED BY STEVENS, TO RECESS UNTIL 8:00 PM WEDNESDAY, OCT. 20TH. CARRIED. Mayor Todd called the recessed meeting of the Tukwila City Council to order. GARDNER, HILL, JOHANSON, STERLING, STEVENS, TRAYNOR, CRAIN. 347 Mr. Jack Dovey, of Wilsey Ham, reported that they had checked all the bids, he then presented bid tabulations to the Council. He stated that he had been in contact with the low bidder, Peter Kewit, to see if it was possible to reduce the price to make it more favorable. He went through a list of items that could be deleated and the price savings to the City. Mr. Dovey suggested that the city could contract with Kewit or the other options are to throw all bids out rebid; rebid deleating the items discussed, with a possibility that the bids may come in higher than Kewit or the City could redesign and rebid. He said they could have the new specs available by the 29th and the city could have bid opening on Oct. 10, 1972. He stated that his company has been in contact with the Department of Fisheries and that the situation was reviewed by that Department and they gave a verbal extension until Dec. 31, 1972 and at that time they "would consider a further extension Mayor Todd asked if this would be in writting. Mr. Dovey replied that it would take about 7 days before receiving a letter of conforma- tion. Council then reviewed the plans. Lengthy discussion followed after which it was MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY HILL, TO REJECT ALL BIDS AS BEING TOO HIGH AND TO REDESIGN AND REBID THE STRANDER BRIDGE AND EX'1'ENSION. CARRIED. There was much discussion about the amount of money the city could commit to this project and reasons why the bids were much higher than the engineers estimate. There was a general willingness on the part of the business community to underwrite the balance if city funds are inadequate. MOVED BY CRAIN, SECONDED BY STEVENS, TO AMEND THE PREVIOUS MOTION TO INCLUDE THE PLACING OF A MAXIMUM OBLIGATION ON THE CITY OF $305,000.00 TOWARD THE STRANDER EXTENSION WHICH WOULD INCLUDE THE TOTAL PROJECT IN ADDITION TO THE $370,000.00 GRANT TO THE CITY. This brought a roll call vote; 4 Ayes: Hill, Sterling, Stevens, Crain, 3 Nos: Gardner, Johanson, Traynor. The motion CARRIED. October 10, 1972 8:00 pm FLAG SALUTE AND CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS Legal Notice of Meeting MINUTE APPROVAL Agenda ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Res. #316 Extension of Hours Additional Court Sessions Ord. #734 Amend. Sect. 1 of Ord. #627 Ord. #735 Amending Ord. 726 re: Municipal Court Prop. Res. Authorizing Applica- tion for funding CORRESPONDENCE AND CURRENT BUSINESS Survey Independent Water Company TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Tukwila City Hall Council Chambers 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. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY STERLING, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF OCT. 2, 1972, AS READ. CARRIED. MOVED BY STERLING, SECONDED BY HILL, TO AMEND THE AGENDA TO INCLUDE ITEMS 4a, 4b, 4c, AND 4d. (ORD E RES) CARRIED. 352 GARDNER, HILL, JOHANSON, STERLING, TRAYNOR. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY JOHANSON TO EXCUSE COUNCILMEN STEVENS_ AND CRAIN. CARRIED. Councilman Stevens arrived at 8:05 pm and Councilman Crain arrived at 8:10 pm. City Clerk, Shirlee Kinney, read the legal notice, as published, calling a regular meeting of the Council for October 10, 1972. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY HILL, TO READ PROPOSE RESOLUTION. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read Resolution authorizing extension of hours and additional sessions of the municipal court of the city of Tukwila. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY STEVENS, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #316 AS READ. There was discussion regarding the need of additional court time. Chief of Police, John Sheets stated that the Renton Court turned all of the Tukwila cases over to the Tukwila Municipal Court when this citys court was established,therefore there is a definate need for more time to hear these cases. Attorney Parker stated that if there are cases to be heard, the City must take the time or have them thrown out. The motion then CARRIED with Councilman Gardner voting "no MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY STEVENS TO READ \o PROPOSED ORDINANCE. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read Ordinance amending section 1 of Ordinance 627. Attorney Parker stated that the City has speed limit signs established and posted but were never made official by Ordinance. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY STERLING, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 734 AS READ. CARRIED. MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY HILL, TO READ 0 PROPOSED ORDINANCE. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 726, Section 8, sub section 1, and section 10. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY STEVENS, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 735 AS READ. CARRIED. MOVED BY STERLING, SECONDED BY HILL, TO TABLE THIS UNTIL THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING ON OCT. 16, 1972. CARRIED. Question was raised on whether this matter should be taken up by the Planning Commission but was determined that it was not necessary. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY STEVENS, TO INCLUDE THIS ITEM ON THE AGENDA. CARRIED. Mayor Todd then read a letter from Public Works Director, Steve Hall. The letter stated "Miss Helen Nelsen has agreed to pay one -half of the survey fee as proposed by Mr. Phil Botch, or approximately $175.00." Mr. Hall then stated that this is a verbal agreement at this time. There was discussion as to funding and Councilman Traynor indicated that it would be funded out of the Water Fund. MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY CRAIN, TO ACCEPT THE OFFER AND TO SHARE THE FEE. There was further discussion re: water meter readings and the possibility of waiting until after this was done. The origional motion was not acted on. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY STEVENS, TO TABLE UNTIL AFTER THE READINGS WERE MADE. CARRIED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 2, CORRESPONDENCE AND CURRENT BUSINESS cont. Bid Award: City Shop Construction Bid Award: Strander Bridge Extension Aerial Fire Truck 35 3 Public Works Director, Steve Hall, stated that he will meet with Wilcox Construction, the low bidder, in regard to the possability of saving approximately 1 $35,000 on the bid. He also requested that no decision be made until the next regular meeting as the Oct. 16th meeting will be within the 10 day limitation. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY CRAIN, TO TABLE THIS UNTIL THE OCT. 16TH MEETING. CARRIED. Mr. Jack Dovey of Wilsey and Ham, distributed bid to the Council. He then stated that there were 9 bids on the bridge. He further stated that seven of the bidders of schedule A were below the engineers estimates and that of the 4 bids on schedule B, 3 were below the engineers estimate. Three of these bids were specified as dual A B only. He stated that if the City were to go with the low bidders on schedule A E B seperately the City would be within the fund allocation. Public Works Director, Steve Hall then presented a letter to council which Councilman Hill read. The letter was an in -debth analysis and recommendation. The letter stated that the low bidders for Schedule A are Shaffer Construction ($368,098.00) and Burnham Construction ($392,560.00). The only Contractor submitting an acceptable bid for Schedule B only was R. W. Scott ($145,622.75.) Investigation of Shaffer Construction's work with other governmental agencies relates to the problems the City of Tukwila is presently having with Shaffer Construction on the sewage lift station presently under contract. These problems include overrun of contract time and lack of coordination of work within the organization. The work has been generally described as average. Investigation of Burnham Construction's background indicates excellent references as to cooperation, scheduling and quality. In light of the Department of Fisheries deadline of December 31, 1972 and time control required by the State Grant, scheduling is critical for this job and Contractor reliability is prime consideration.The letter further indicates that each bidder falls within the funds authorized by City Council. Mayor Todd stated that the 10" water main had been deleted from the new specifications and asked if they could now be included as there are funds available. Steve Hall stated that this could be done and it would be negotiated with the low bidder. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY HILL TO GRANT THE BID AWARD TO BURNHAM CONSTRUCTION AND R.W. SCOTT CONSTRUCTION. Much discussion followed regarding the deletion of the sidewalks from the new specs and posability of building a walkway under the bridge at a later date. THE MOTION BROUGHT A ROLL CALL VOTE; 4 AYES: HILL, STERLING, STEVENS, CRAIN. 3 NOS: GARDNER, JOHANSON, TRAYNOR. THE MOTION CARRIED. Councilman Traynor stated that his "no" vote was based on the fact that there are no facilities for pedestrians on or around the bridge. Councilman Johanson spoke on Fire Chief Crawley's l� recommendation for an aerial Fire Truck. Mr. Crawley stated that he would like to apply for funding for a 100' aerial truck, feeling the equipment is fast and does not need a lot of manpower. He also stated that at present the Fire Dept. is not equipped to handle a fire in a building of more than two stories and that with the amount of new building going on, this is a necessity. He stated that it would take any where from 15 to 30 months from the date it was bid to receive the truck and urged Council to take action. Mr. Crawley said he would be able to have specs ready by middle of October and would like to go out for bid at that time. MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY STEVENS,TO ESTABLISH FUNDING AND TO GO OUT FOR BIDS. CARRIED. It was noted that Councilman Crain stated he TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 3, CORRESPONDENCE AND CURRENT BUSINESS cont. Aerial Fire Truck cont. Landscape Maintenance Bond Requirement Rezone Applications Seattle First Tony Kato 354 would like to have the financial advisors in Re: the bridge fire truck. Mr. Del Moss, Planning Coordinator, stated that one October 4, 1972, the Planning Commission approved two buildings in the Southcenter West area and that part of the approval was a required maintenance bond. He then read the minutes of that meeting, and proposed the establishment of a renewable bond or misdemeanor if landscaping is not maintained. Mr. Charles Baker stated that there is a protective covenant in the Andover Park area and that the area being considered is under the control of the ACC and that it is CM zoning only and should cover all zones where landscap- ing is concerned. After further discussion Councilman Johanson suggested that Del Moss continue on the misdemeanor route. Chief of Police, John Sheets was asked if the Police would inforce this. Mr. Sheets stated this would be hard to do as the City could only impose a fine. Attorney Parker stated that the City could hold back on the Business License until landscape is maintained. Planning Commission will act on this recommendation. !co i Councilman Crain was excused from the meeting at 9:30pn Planning Coordinator, Del Moss gave the Planning 1 Commissions recommendations on the Seattle First Bank Property. He stated that this property is East of the present location and has the approval of the South Center Corporation. This property would be rezoned from CPR to CM zoning for the purpose of building an office building. He further stated that there were no public objections raised at the public hearing and that the staff recommends approval of zone change. There was discussion on the plans and Mr. Moss indicated rezone site on map. Mrs. Cathrine Harris stated that this land was sold to the bank by the Southcenter Corporation and that there were controls put on this building. Mr. Boys stated that there were rigid controls put on this building along with deed restrictions. Del Moss stated that this building will be for offices only. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY STEVENS, TO CONCUR WITH THE PLANNING COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION TO REZONE FROM CPR TO CM. CARRIED. The rezone Ordinance will be prepared and submitted at the next regular Council meeting on October 16, 1972. Planning Coordinator, Del Moss passed out copies of the Planning Commissions conditions per this rezone. These conditions were: 1. That land be provided for future public access to the land to the North and East of subject property, to eventually tie with 62nd Ave. South, the exact location of right -of -way be mutually placed. 2. Provide left turn channelization and widening of Southcenter Boulevard. Said widening shall provide that the additional traffic lane be a minimum of 12 feet wide and 5 feet more for a future pedestrian sidewalk. Said channelization and widening shall be approved by the Director of Public Works and be provided at no cost to the City. 3. All exposed slope cuts will be landscaped in accordance with plans drawn by a qualified landscape architect. 4. Provide storm sewer along Southcenter Boulevard at no cost to the City. 5. That a street, meeting City standards, be developed on the west property line in conjunction witl the landowner to the immediate west. This to be approved by the Director of Public Works. 6. Agree to participate in any future L.I.D. for traffic signal ization along Southcenter Boulevard. 7. That a detailed definitive site plan displaying the above conditions be approved by the City Council. 8. The north line of the new C -1 boundary be one hundred (100) feet from the present C -1 zone north boundary and run TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 4, CORRESPONDENCE AND CURRENT BUSINESS cont. Rezone Applications parallel to Southcenter Boulevard. There was cont. discussion re: the site and the number of parking spaces. Mr. George Williams stated that there is a lease between the Companys and that they are in agreement with the conditions and want to start building. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY STEVENS, TO CONCUR IN THE PLANNING COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION AND TO REVERT BACK TO R -3 ZONING IF THE LAND IS NOT DEVELOPED WITHIN TWO YEARS: ALSO TO ACCEPT THE CONDITIONS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION. Fire Chief, Hubert Crawley asked that the fire zone Ordinance be amended and a stipulation added to the zone request. The stipulation to be that the new building would go with fire zone #2. This proved satisfactory to the parties involved. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY STEVEN` TO AMEND THE PREVIOUS MOTION TO INCLUDE BEING COVERED BY FIRE ZONE #2. CARRIED. 11 7 City Hall Site Planning Coordinator, Del Moss presented an in -debth Justification analysis of the three sites being considered for the new City Hall. The properties being considered are; Southcenter Boulevard, the Desimone Property located south of South 151st Street and west of 65th Ave. So. and the third location is on Strander Boulevard. His letter gave a complete breakdown of each site and its advantages and disadvantages to the City and its' citizens. The letter stated that "The site proposed south of Strander Boulevard and east of Andover Park West has several advantages both for the residential area of the City and for the South King County area. In the long run the Strander Boulevard- Andover Park West site will, in all probability, provide the people in the area, resident and non resident, the greatest benefits." Mayor Todd then read a letter from Ben McAdoo, the architect of City Hall. The letter stated that the programming phase of their work is nearing completion and they expect to present a final draft of the program to the Mayor E1 Department Heads by the 20th of October. The complete presentatior to the City Council will probably follow within one week of that review. The letter gave the square footage estimates but added that these may vary a little when they develop the schematic design phase of their service. OMC Wording of Proposition AUDIENCE COMMENTS Mayor Todd stated that the Ballot wording had been changed and he then read the new wording. The wording is "Shall the City of Tukwila adopt the classification of non charter code city, retaining the mayor- council plan of government, as provided by the Revised Code of Washington, Title 35A, Optional Municipal Code Public Works Director, Steve Hall stated that the deletion of the sidewalks from the bid specs was his decision and if there were any questions on this to please contact him. Councilman Johanson commented on bills that are owing to Hill, Ingman Chase. City Clerk, Shirlee Kinney stated that this matter will come up at the work meeting set for 10- 12 -72. ADJOURNMENT 10:30 pm MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY HILL, THAT THE MEETING ADJOURN. CARRIED. Attest: r y i �i Cf c Frank Todd,Mayor Shirlee Kinney, City Clerk