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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-12-04 Regular MinutesDecember 4, 1972 8:00 pm FLAG SALUTE AND CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL MEMBERS MINUTE APPROVAL VOUCHER APPROVAL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Ord. #749 Amend. Ord. #564 Failure to Maintain Landscaping Ord. #750 Amend. Ord. #571 King Cty. Animal Control Ord. #751 Environmental Impact Statements Res. #323 Transfer of Funds TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL Tukwila City Hall REGULAR MEETING 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. GARDNER, HILL, JOHANSON, STERLING, STEVENS, TRAYNOR, CRAIN. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY STERLING, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 20, 1972, AS READ. CARRIED. MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY HILL, TO APPROVE THE VOUCHERS FOR PAYMENT. CARRIED. Vouchers #2781 #2909 Current Fund #2781 #2838 Street Fund #2839 #2865 Water Fund #2866 #2877 Sewer Fund #2878 #2889 E.E.F. Fund #2890 #2891 Land Acq. #2892 #2892 City Shop #2893 #2901 Strander #2902 #2904 W/S Constr. #2909 W/S Revenue R -29 L.I.D. 18 Cash #8 L.I.D. 18 Rev. #R -6 7,071.91 4,587.44 5,719.35 5,373.30 136.15 78.75 33,410.97 240,469.46 5,356.46 $302,203.79 5,356.46 47,471.34 47,471.34 37 2 MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY STEVENS, TO READ PROPOSED ORDINANCE. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read Ordinance amending Ordinance NO. 564 by declaring failure to maintain landscaping a nuisance. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY CRAIN, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 749 AS READ. CARRIED. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, TO READ t PROPOSED ORDINANCE. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read Ordinance of the City of Tukwila, Washington, amending Ordinance #571, fixing the fee for dog licenses in the amount of $6.00 and for cat licenses in the amount of $3.00. Discussion followed regarding the amount of licensing and the need to notify the public. MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY STERLING, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE #750 AS READ. THE MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCILMEN GARDNER AND STEVENS VOTING AGAINST. It was noted that Councilman Gardner voted against because of the cat requirement. MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY HILL, TO READ PROPOSED ORDINANCE. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read Ordinance relating to environmental impact statements, establishing when they are required and providing for review of statements deemed insufficient. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE #751 AS READ. Planning Coordinator, Del Moss then explained environmental impact statements E procedures He further stated that this City will probably be the 1st City to establish such strict defined guidelines. Much discussion followed after which it was agreed to change the wording in section 4 to read "qualified individual, consulting firm or laboratory acceptable to the City." The motion then CARRIED. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY CRAIN, TO READ THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read Resolution transferring funds from the Contingency Fund to the Current Fund Fire Department for volunteer firemen's pay. MOVED BY CRAIN, SECONDED BY STEVENS, THAT RESOLUTION #323 BE ACCEPTED AS READ. THE MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCILMAN GARDNER VOTING AGAINST. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 2, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS cont. Res. #324 Transfer of Funds Res. #325 Washington Housing Services CORRESPONDENCE CURRENT BUSINESS Legal Agreement Jensen Rezone Project Acceptance Collucio Construction Tie -in With Water District #75 Unexpired Term Police Judge OLD BUSINESS Bid Award: Pumper Fire Truck Bid Award: Aerial Fire Truck December 4, 1972 373 MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, TO READ PROPOSED RESOLUTION. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read Resolution transferring funds from the Contingency Fund to the City Property Assessment Fund for L.I.D. payments on City property. MOVED BY CRAIN, SECONDED BY JOHANSON, TO ACCEPT RESOLUTION #324 AS READ. City Treasurer, May Harris stated that this transfer of funds is to cover the L.I.D. on acquired City property THE MOTION THEN CARRIED WITH COUNCILMAN GARDNER VOTING AGAINST. Mayor Todd read a letter from Harold Hopkins of the King County Housing Authority stating that the agreement to be entered into was for an office k building only. There was general discussion from the Council as to the impact of such a building and the non taxable aspect. MOVED BY CRAIN, SECONDED BY STEVENS TO READ PROPOSED RESOLUTION. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read Resolution which approves and authorizes the execution of a Cooperation Agreement between the City of Tukwila, Washington and the Housing Authority of the County of King, Washington MOVED BY CRAIN, SECONDED BY HILL TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 325 AS READ. MOTION CARRIED, with Sterling and Gardner voting no. Planning Coordinator, Del Moss explained to Council that the papers have been drawn up and will be w`i signed and notarized shortly. Councilman Gardner read letters from Steve Hall, Public Works Director from Bob Hawkins of Hill, Ingman Chase. Both letters stated that the work had been satisfactorily completed and recommended acceptance of same. MOVED BY GARDNER, SECONDED BY CRAIN, TO ACCEPT THE SANITARY SEWER INTERSEPTOR PROJECT 2 -71. CARRIED. Fire Chief, Hubert Crawley recommended the Bid be \C awarded to Crown on the Aerial Fire Truck. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY HILL, TO ACCEPT CROWNS BID. General discussion followed in regard to monies available and storage of the truck. The motion then CARRIED with Councilman Gardner voting against. Public Works Director, Steve Hall explained the cost involved to tie -in with Water District #75. Council- man Hill noted that this would save the City 1 approximately $24,000.00 a year in personnel, \.r maintenance and inspection. Mayor Todd stated that he has a signed agreement at this time with water district #75. Councilman Hill stated that this would eliminate the need for the City's own reservour and tank. Councilman Johanson read a letter addressed to him by the Mayor. The letter stated that Mr. Lee Phillips was terminated as Police Judge of the Tukwila Court contrary to R.C.W. 35:24:450. and further stated that Mr. Phillips should be paid for the balance of his term. Attorney Parker recited the R.C.W. and stated that the Judge could not be terminated and should be paid. Councilman Hill suggested Mr. Phillips be present at a work meeting to discuss this. Fire Chief, Hubert Crawley recommended the Bid be awarded to Crown on the pumper and that the miscell- aneous equipment be split between Crown L.N. Curtis. Councilman Hill asked how long before delivery. Crawley answered 365 days. MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY STEVENS, TO AWARD TO CROWN ON THE PUMPER CROWN L. N. CURTIS ON THE EQUIPMENT. CARRIED. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 3, OLD BUSINESS cont. Offer of Sale Kasperson Property NEW BUSINESS Approval of Site Plan International House of Pancakes "911" Emergency Telephone System Grant Increases Interum Financing L.I.D. #19 Letter: Attorney Generals Office December 4, 1972 374 Councilman Traynor read a letter he received from Ann Altmayer, Chairman of the Park Board. The letter stated that after having walked over and carefull JJ inspected the Kasperson property in the McMicken Heights area, the Park Board feels that due to the great instability of the land, any effort to develop a park would become economically unfeasible. MOVED BY TRAYNOR, SECONDED BY STEVENS, TO REJECT THE KASPERSON OFFER. CARRIED. Office Engineer, John Richards posted the site plan on the board and explained the provisions and changes that were made. Mayor Todd stated that he has a signed Hold Harmless Agreement with Mr. Kato. Attorney Parker stated that this agreement should go with the property. General discussion followed on site plan and agreement. MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, TO APPROVE THE SITE PLAN FOR THE INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES. CARRIED. Mayor Todd read a letter he received from Robert Bratton, Deputy Executive. The letter stated that King County has committed itself to a 911 Emergency Telephone System and asked that Tukwila implement this system also. Chief of Police, John Sheets stated that Seattle now takes the 911 calls and that very few 911 calls come in to Tukwila, he further stated that he would take the one free line but not contract to take any more. Fire Chief, Hubert Crawley stated that he feels the City's own system is better with the City's own number and stated he feels the 911 number would be a delay factor. MOVED BY CRAIN, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT THE MAYOR NOTIFY MR. SPELLMAN THAT THE CITY IS NOT INTERESTED IN THE 911 NUMBER AT THIS TIME. CARRIED. Mayor Todd stated that he notified the Department of Ecology Re: 75% increase in grant monies on the City's 384 EPA Grants. Mr. Hawkins, of Hill, Ingman E Chase recommended the City go out for bids on this project in January or February of 1973, and further stated that the k financing rates be set up now. MOVED BY JOHANSON, SECONDED BY STEVENS TO ALLOW THE CITY TREASURER TO SEEK INTERUM FINANCING ON L.I.D. 19. CARRIED. MOVED BY HILL, SECONDED BY TRAYNOR, THAT THE LETTER FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERALS OFFICE BE READ. CARRIED. Attorney Parker read a letter questioning the use of Forward Thrust Fund Monies and also questioned whether Councilman Stevens was a member of the Fire Dept. when he took office on the Council. Mayor Todd stated that Councilman Stevens was no longer a member of the Fire Dept. when he took office. Attorney Parker then read a follow up letter regarding Forward Thrust Funds G.O. Bond redemption fund UAB tie -ups. (Ord. 670) He then stated that possibly the monies in the G.O. Bond Redemption fund could be used. Mayor Todd stated that he will call in Max Whistler, the auditor, to take the necessary action to correct this problem. General discussion followed re: financing problem. Councilman Stevens stated for the record that he was not working for the Fire Dept. when he became a Councilman. DEPARTMENT AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Park Committee Councilman Traynor stated that the Park Board is 0 concerned with the lack of development on the mini park site, he also stated that Del Moss has developed a very good Park Plan that will be presented soon. TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Page 4, DEPARTMENT AND COMMITTEE REPORTS cont. School Committee Budget Meeting Police Committee Engineering Planning Sign Removal Sign Ord. AUDIENCE COMMENTS City Hall Site ATTEST: December 4, 1972 375 Councilman Sterling stated that at the next school board meeting they will be taking up the issue of changing the 6th grade from a grade school level to a Junior High, this would be the middle school plan. Councilman Johanson requested a budget meeting to be held at 7:30 pm Tuesday night, Dec. 5, 1972, and he further stated that Council will adopt the budget Ordinance at the regular meeting on the 18th of December, 1972. Councilman Hill read a letter he received from the Tukwila Elementary School Principal commending Offices Johnston's program at the school and thanking the Department. He then read a letter from William J. Bumgart of Foster High School, the letter noted appreciation to Officer Kilberg for being a referee at their Basketball Tournament. John Sheets stated that he feels the Police Department is made up of exceptionally fine young men and that there is total communication in the Police Dept. and combined efforts within the department. Councilman Gardner asked for a progress report on LID 18. Public Works Director, Steve Hall stated that this project is coming along on schedule and that they should be out of the River before the Dept. of Fisheries deadline. He further stated that City Shop construction is ahead of schedule. He then stated that the 5th lane has been completed for VIP's and the Pancake House and that channelization is underway but will be dependent on the weather. He then commented on an indepth traffic study that is now underway in our area and being done by the state. Planning Coordinator, Del Moss stated that the Sigri` Ord. has been reviewed and that a Public Hearing will be held on the 14th of December to review the new Ord. He further stated that copies of the revised document will be available shortly and that there will be a charge to the general public of $2.50 to offset printing costs. Councilman Hill requested Public Works Director, Steve Hall ask for sign removal on an apartment on McCadam Road. Mr. Charles Baker stated that he feels the charge very justifiable in obtaining an updated sign Ord. as it is very important to business to be aware of all changes. Mrs. Joanne Davis stated that if the old South Central School area could be annexed she would recommend this for the City Hall Site. Traynor noted that the fee for annexation has now been waived. ADJOURNMENT 10:20 IT WAS MOVED BY STEVENS, SECONDED BY CRAIN, THAT THE MEETING ADJOURN. CARRIED. sy,l Frank Todd, Mayor Shirlee A. Kinney, City C