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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-07-1980 44 AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY JANUARY 7, 1980 The regular meeting of the Auburn City Council convened at 8:00 p.m. in the City of Auburn Council Chambers. ROLL CALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmembers Kitchell, Craig, Larson, Hitchcock, Flechsig and Lea. COUNCILMEMBER EXCUSED: Councilmember Roegner. STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Stan Kersey; Jack Bereiter, City Attorney; Len Chapman, Parks and Recreation Director; Jim Gibson, Police Chief; Bill Herold, Personnel Director; Coralee McConnehey, City Clerk; Pat Nevins, Public Works Director; George Schuler, Planning & Community Development Director; Ken Thompson, Finance Director. It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Hitchcock, that the minutes of the December 17, 1979, Council meeting be approved as mailed. MOTION CARRIED PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Mayor Kersey declared the public hearing open on the request of Pacific Ventures, Inc. to rezone from A-1 (Agriculture) to C-3 (Heavy Commercial) , R-4 (Multi-Family) and R-2 (Single Family) a parcel of land approximately 24 acres in size lying between Auburn Way North and the Green River. (Application 50-79) The Planning Commission recommends approval of this request because it does conform to our Comprehensive Land Use Plan and will conform with existing zoning on adjoining properties. Con- sideration should be given to any requirements of the Public Works Department. Duane Steinle, agent for Pacific Ventures, Inc. , was in the audience to answer any questions. Craig asked for clarification of an item on Mary Seabrands memo of November 30, 1979, regarding an existing 30 inch storm drain along the 30th Street right of way. ' He wondered if this might be misunderstood there would be no charge for utilization of the line. Pat Nevins stated it was clear there would be a charge to use the line. It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Larson, to continue the public hearing until the January 21 , 1980, Council meeting and that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up the necessary ordinance approving the request of Pacific Ventures to rezone from A-1 to C-3, R-4 and R-2 (Application 50-79) to include the recommendations of the Planning Commission and Public Works Department. MOTION CARRIED 2. Mayor Kersey declared the public hearing open on the request of Agnes Marty to rezone from Unclassified to M-1 (Light Industrial) a parcel of land 2.71 acres in size lying at the northeast corner of 30th and "B" Streets N.W. (Application 53-79) The Planning Commission recommends approval of this request because it does conform to our Compre- hensive Land Use Plan and does conform to existing zoning on surrounding properties. Consideration should be given to the dedication of additional property to provide a 60 foot right of way for "B" St. N.W. and consideration should be given to any require- ments of the Public Works Department. No one in the audience spoke for or against the request. It was moved by Larson, seconded by Hitchcock, to continue the public hearing until the January 21, 1980, Council meeting and that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up the necessary ordinance approving the request of Agnes Marty to rezone from Unclassified to M-1 (Application 53-79) to include the recommendations of the Planning Commission and Public Works Department. MOTION CARRIED 3. & 4. Mayor Kersey declared the public hearing open on the request of Multi-Vest Ltd. to rezone from M-1 and M-2 (Industrial) to C-3 (Heavy Commercial) a parcel of land approximately 5 acres in size lying between the Auburn Way North and "B" Streets N.E. extended northerly in the 800-900 blocks. (Application 54-79) The Planning Commission -1- 44 AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY JANUARY 7, 1980 The regular meeting of the Auburn City Council convened at 8:00 p.m. in the City of Auburn Council Chambers. ROLL CALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Councilmembers Kitchell, Craig, Larson, Hitchcock, Flechsig and Lea. COUNCILMEMBER EXCUSED: Councilmember Roegner. STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Stan Kersey; Jack Bereiter, City Attorney; Len Chapman, Parks and Recreation Director; Jim Gibson, Police. Chief; Bill Herold, Personnel Director; Coralee McConnehey, City Clerk; Pat Nevins, Public Works Director; George Schuler, Planning & Community Development Director; Ken Thompson, Finance Director. It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Hitchcock, that the minutes of the December 17, 1979, Council meeting be approved as mailed. MOTION CARRIED PUBLIC HEARINGS • 1. Mayor Kersey declared the public hearing open on the request of Pacific Ventures, Inc. to rezone from A-1 (Agriculture) to C-3 (Heavy Commercial) , R-4 (Multi-Family) and R-2 (Single Family) a parcel of land approximately 24 acres in size lying between Auburn Way North and the Green River. (Application 50-79) The Planning Commission recommends approval of this request because it does conform to our Comprehensive Land Use Plan and will conform with existing zoning on adjoining properties. Con- sideration should be given to any requirements of the Public Works Department.l. Duane Steinle, agent for Pacific Ventures, Inc. , was in the audience to answer any questions. Craig asked for clarification of an item on Mary Seabrands memo of November 30, 1979, regarding an existing 30 inch storm drain along the 30th Street right of way. ' He wondered if this might be misunderstood there would be no charge for utilization of the line. Pat Nevins stated it was clear there would be a charge to use the line. It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Larson, to continue the public hearing until the January 21, 1980, Council meeting and that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up the necessary ordinance approving the request of Pacific Ventures to rezone from A-1 to C-3, R-4 and R-2 (Application 50-79) to include the recommendations of the Planning Commission and Public Works Department. MOTION CARRIED 2. Mayor Kersey declared the public hearing open on the request of Agnes Marty to rezone from Unclassified to M-1 (Light Industrial) a parcel of land 2. 71 acres in size lying at the northeast corner of 30th and "B" Streets N.W. (Application 53-79) The Planning Commission recommends approval of this request because it does conform to our Compre- hensive Land Use Plan and does conform to existing zoning on surrounding properties. Consideration should be given to the dedication of additional property to provide a 60 foot right of way for "B" St. N.W. and consideration should be given to any require- ments of the Public Works Department. No one in the audience spoke for or against the request. It was moved by Larson, seconded by Hitchcock, to continue the public hearing bntil the January 21, 1980, Council meeting and that the City Attorney be instructedrto draw up the necessary ordinance approving the request of Agnes Marty to rezone from Unclassified to M-1 (Application 53-79) to include the recommendations of the Planning Commission and Public Works Department. MOTION CARRIED 3. & 4. Mayor Kersey declared the public hearing open on the request of Multi-Vest Ltd. to rezone from M-1 and M-2 (Industrial) to C-3 (Heavy Commercial) a parcel of land approximately 5 acres in size lying between the Auburn Way North and "B" Streets N.E. extended northerly in the 800-900 blocks. (Application 54-79) The Planning Commission -l- 45 AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY JANUARY 7, 1980 recommends approval of this request because it will conform to existing zoning and development along Auburn Way North and would be considered a down-zoning of the property. Consideration should be given to any recommendations of the Public Works Department. Mayor Kersey also declared the public hearing open on the request'of Multi-Vest Ltd. for approval of a preliminary plat to be known as Maracaibo Park on a parcel of land 26.4 acres in size lying on the west side of Auburn Way North in the 800- 900 blocks. (Application P-15-79) The Planning Commission recommends approval of the preliminary plat of Maracaibo Park subject to the following conditions: (1) That a public street access be provided to the west edge of the plat to provide access to adjoining property, (2) That prior to submitting a final plat the owners and/or engineers meet with the property owners to the north and the Public Works Department to discuss the need for an additional east/west street along the north line of the plat between "A" and "D" Streets N.E. , (3) Any requirements of the Public Works Department. George Berry, Berry & Berry Associates, gave a slide presention on the project COand stated he was in the audience to answer any questions. Lea stated the Street Committee had reviewed the location of "A" Street N.W. and felt a different location other than what Multi-Vest Ltd. had proposed would best fit in with long standing goals in the Comprehensive Street Plan. Q Schuler suggested a meeting with representatives of the developer could be accomplished by the next Council meeting and the matter should be easily resolved. Q Mr. Berry concurred. It was moved by Craig, seconded by Larson , that the public hearing on the request of Multi-Vest Ltd. to rezone from M-1 and M-2 to C-3 (Application 54-79) and for approval of a preliminary plat to be known as Maracaibo Park (Application P-15-79) be continued until the next regular Council meeting and the City Attorney be instructed to draw up the necessary ordinance approving the rezone to include the recommendations of George Schuler together with the Street Committee review of the preliminary plat and incorporate those recommendations prior to being resubmitted for final approval at the next regular Council meeting. MOTION CARRIED RECOMMENDATIONS The Department of Planning & Community Development recommends the following be referred to the Planning:Commission. 1. The request of Burlington Northern Inc./Vangas, Inc. for a Conditional Use Permit to install two 30,000 gallon propane tanks with rail and truck loading facilities and one 2,000 sq. ft. building in the future on property presently zoned M-1 (Light Industrial) located on the west side of "A" Street S.E. between 33rd and 37th Streets S.E. (Application 56-79) 2. The request of Don Small & Sons, Inc. for a Conditional Use Permit for bulk storage of gas and diesel fuel on property presently zoned M-2 (Heavy Industrial) located on east side of "C" St. N.W. in 300 block. (Application 57-79) 3. The request of N.A.N. Partners to rezone from M-2 (Heavy Industrial) to R-4 (Multi- Family) , property located approximately 1157 feet north of 37th Street S.E. in the 600 block. (Application 58-79) It was moved by Larson, seconded by Craig, to refer Items No. 1 and 2 (Applications 56-79 and 57-79) to the Public Safety Committee.and Planning Commission. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Larson, seconded by Craig, that Item No. 3 (Application '58-79) be referred to the Planning Commission. MOTION CARRIED The Department of Public Works recommends the following for Council approval: -2- 46 AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY JANUARY 7, 1980 1. Authority to call for bids for St. Imp. 165, "A" Street S.E. construction from 6th St. S.E. to South City Limits. Funding: Urban Arterial Trust Funds and Forward Thrust matching funds. It was moved by Lea, seconded by Craig, to authorize a call for b_'ds- for St. Imp. 165, "A" Street S.E. construction from 6th St. S.E. to South City Limits with funding from Urban Arterial Trust Funds and Forward Thrust matching funds. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmembers voted YES MOTION CARRIED 2. Pay Estimate No. 4 to Robison Construction Co. for St. Imp. 200, Auburn Way North, Contract 79-12, in the amount of $131,626.40. Contract Amount $1,196,547.91 Earned to Date 472,639.09 (Incl. $28,228.75 retainage) Flechsig handed out to the Council and City Attorney a status report on St. Imp. 200 by Mary Seabrands. He briefly recapped its contents. Lea said he felt the pay estimate should not be paid until Robison lived up to their contract. He asked for Bereiter's opinion. Bereiter stated he relunctantly recommended payment. He said he felt he could work with the Public Works Department and the attorney for Robison and work the situation out. It was moved by Lea, seconded by Flechsig, that Pay Estimate No. 4 to Robison Construction Co. for St. Imp. 200, Auburn Way North, Contract 79-12, in the amount of $131,626.40 be approved for payment. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmembers voted YES MOTION CARRIED 3. Change Order No. One to Contract 79-23, Sidewalk Imp. #5, wheel chair ramps in various locations, increase of $750.00 to Concrete Contractors, Inc. Replace- ment of alley return due to unsafe existing cross section and to improve Iocation for fire entrance into new fire lane, located south of East Main, abutting Safeway. It was moved by Lea, seconded by Hitchcock, to approve. Change Order No. One to Contract 79-23, Sidewalk Imp. #5, increase of $750.00 to Concrete Contractors, Inc. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmembers voted YES MOTION CARRIED 4. Pay Estimate No. One to Concrete Contractors, Inc. for construction of Contract 79-23, Sidewalk Imp. #5, wheel chair ramps at various locations, in the amount of $8,897.40. Contract Amount $11,455.00 (Intl. Change Oder) Earned to DAte 9,886.00 (Incl. $988.60 retainage) It was moved by Craig, seconded by Larson, that Pay Estimate No. One to Concrete Contractors, Inc. for construction of Contract 79-23, Sidewalk Imp. #5, in the amount of $8,897.40 be approved for payment. 5. Pay Estimate No. 4, final, on Contract 79-01, L.I.D. 303 and 305 construction, sanitary sewers area West Valley Highway & 15th N.W. , etc. to Shoreline Construction Co. in the amount of $12,058.57. Contract Amount $694,027.38 plus change orders equals $723,333.72 Earned to Date $723,333.72 (Incl. $39,346.33 retainage) It was moved by Craig, seconded by Larson, that Contract 79-01, L.I.D. 303 and 305 construction, be accepted by the City as complete and Pay Estimate No. 4, final, to Shoreline Construction Co. for $12,058. 57 be approved for payment and the retained percentage amounting to $39,346.33 be paid in thirty days provided no liens or claims are filed and clearance is secured from the Departments of Revenue and Labor and Industries. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmembers voted YES MOTION CARRIED -3- : 47 AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY JANUARY 7, 1980 6. Approval for Pat Nevins to attend Institute for Administrative Management Meeting in Mobile, Alabama at no cost to the City other than his salary. Date: February 20, 21 and 22nd. It was moved by Craig, seconded by Hitchcock, to approve Pat Nevins' attendance at the Institute for Administrative Management Meeting in Mobile, Alabama, at no cost to the City other than his salary. Date: February 20, 21 and 22nd. III ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmembers voted YES MOTION CARRIED COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Municipal Building Committee - No report. Planning & Community Development Committee - Chairwoman Lillian Kitchell - No report. Utility Committee - Chairman Ron Craig - Minutes are of public record. COw Airport Committee - Chairman Bud Larson 14 It was moved by Larson, seconded by Hitchcock, to approve two months' credit on 0 Mr. Perler's hangar rent for Hangar H-27 at $95.20 per month due to faulty motor Q which made it impossible to use the hangar: Q ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmembers voted YES MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Larson, seconded by Lea, to instruct the City Attorney to write up a bill for collection of the past leasehold tax due from hangar renters. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmembers voted YES MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Larson, seconded by Lea, to increaseall hangar, tiedown and end room III storage rents effective March 1, 1980, as follows: From To Open Hangar $55 $65 in addition to 12% leasehold tax Twin Hangar 75 85 " " " " " " Closed Hangar 85 95 " " " " " " Tiedown 20.50 25. " " " " " " i, Storage 20.00 30 " " " " " " ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmembers voted YES MOTION CARRIED Public Safety Committee - Chairman Lewis Hitchcock - Minutes are of public record. • Finance Committee - Chairman Al Flechsig It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Craig, to accept the bid of Fournier Newspapers for 1980 legal publications as follows: 8 Point Type r $3. 96 per column inch for first publication .44 cents per line for first pbulication $3. 78 per column inch for additional publications .42 cents per line for additional publications ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmembers voted YES 4 MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Lea, to authorize payment of the employer's share I of retirement contributions for Blaine Elwell in the amount of $73.89. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmembers voted YES MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Craig, to approve the following interfund loans, due 12-31-80 at 12 1/2%: -4- 48 AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY JANUARY 7, 1980 FROM FUND TO FUND AMOUNT EFFECTIVE DATE 000 General 700 (LID) $ 500 12-31-79 000 General 795 (LID) $5,000 12-31- '9 ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmembers voted YES MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Craig, to approve payroll on checks 6889 through 7158 in the amount of $165,428.93. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmembers voted YES MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Lea, to approve accounts payable on checks 4231 through 4432 in the amount of $6,390,413.94. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmembers voted YES MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Craig, to authorize the Mayor to lease one or possibly two copy machines for Auburn City Hall. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmembers voted YES MOTION CARRIED Street 6 Engineering Committee - Chairman John Lea - Minutes are of public record. It was moved by Lea, seconded by Flechsig, to call for a Council Workshop on January 14, 1980, to discuss Committee assignments. MOTION CARRIED 'NEW BUSINESS It was moved by Lea, seconded by Hitchcock, to reappoint Jim Pierre and Robert West to the Board of Adjustments for a five year term effective January, 1980. MOTION CARRIED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS 111 Ordinance No. 3462 It was moved by Lea, seconded by Hitchcock, that Ordinance No. 3462, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, GRANTING TO THE BURLINGTON NORTHERN RAILWAY, INC. , ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, THE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE AND AUTHORITY TO CONSTRUCT, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE A RAILROAD SPUR TRACK UPON AND ACROSS "C" STREET N.W. , WITHIN THE CITY OF AUBURN, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON," be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmembers voted YES MOTION CARRIED Ordinance No. 3476 It was moved by Lea, seconded by Flechsig, that Ordinance No. 3476, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO AND PROVIDING FOR THE VACATION OF STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY, SITUATE ON A PORTION OF REDDINGTON ROAD WHICH RUNS ADJACENT TO THE GREEN RIVER IN THE 3000 BLOCK OFF AUBURN WAY NORTH, AND SITUATED WITHIN THE ' THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN," be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmembers voted YES MOTION CARRIED Ordinance No. 3477 This ordinance was held per request by George Schuler. Ordinance No. 3478 It was moved by Larson, seconded by Flechsig, that Ordinance No. 3478, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, APPROVING THE PLAT OF AUBURN PARK OF INDUSTRY DIVISION NO. 2 ADDITION TO THE CITY OF AUBURN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF ON FILE WITH THE CLERK OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON," be introduced and adopted. -5- 49 AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY JANUARY 7, I980 ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmembers voted YES MOTION CARRIED Ordinance No. 3479 It was moved by Larson, seconded by Craig, that Ordinance No. 3479, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, APPROVING THE PLAT OF SUNRISE ADDITION TO THE CITY OF AUBURN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF ON FILE WITH THE CLERK OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON," be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE:III All Councilmembers voted YES MOTION CARRIED Ordinance No. 3480 It was moved by Craig, seconded by Larson, that Ordinance No. 3480, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING AUBURN CODIFIED CITY ORDINANCE NO. 13.04.360 PERTAINING TO WATER RATES FOR THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON," be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilmembers Craig, Larson, Hitchcock and Kitchell COvoted YES. Councilmembers Flechsig and Lea voted NO. icr . ♦r.} MOTION CARRIED 9 Resolution No. 1022 (Cr Q It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Hitchcock, that Resolution No. 1022, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT REGARDING EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITIES OF AUBURN, KENT, RENTON,. TUKWILA, PACIFIC, KING COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS NOS. 1, 2, 11, 18, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 39 AND 40, AND KING COUNTY," be adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmembers voted YES MOTION CARRIED U Resolution No. 1046 It was moved by Larson, seconded by Kitchell, that Resolution No. 1046, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, EXPRESSING THE SENTIMENT OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, ON BEHALF OF ITS' CITIZENS CALLING FOR THE APPROPRIATE STATE AND COUNTY OFFICIALS TO GIVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO THOSE CITIZENS RESIDING EAST OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY NO. 5 IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, TO MAKE THEIR OWN DECISION AS TO WHETHER OR NOT THEY WANT TO EITHER (a) REMAIN IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF KING COUTY, OR (b) BECOME A PART OF THE PROPOSED NEW MUNICIPAL CORPORATION KNOWN AS FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, OR (c) ANNEX .TO THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmembers voted YES MOTION CARRIED Resolution No. 1047 It was moved by Craig, seconded by Larson, that Resolution. No. 1047, entitled; "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A LATE COMER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUBURN AND WICK HOMES FOR THE OFF-SITE WATER LINE INSTALLED FOR JANSSEN'S ADDITION ALONG AUBURN WAY SOUTH," be adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmembers voted YES MOTION CARRIED IIIThere being no further business to come before the Council the regular meeting was adjourned to an executive session to discuss matters of personnel and litigation at 10:09 p.m. Q &A. Lt S4P -6-