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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-17-1981 • 250 AUBURN, WASHINGTON TUESDAY FEBRUARY 17, 1981 The regular meeting of the City of Auburn Council convened at 8:00 p.m. in the City of Auburn Council Chambers. ROLL CALL COUNCILMEKBERS: Councilmembers Roegner, Kitchell, Craig, Larson, Hitchcock, Flechsig and Lea. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Hitchcock, to approve the minutes of the Februar 2, 1981, Council meeting as mailed. MOTION CARRIED PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. R. A. PETERSON - VACATION - ALLEY BETWEEN "L" and "M" STREET S.E. - APPL. V-6-80 Mayor Kersey declared the public hearing open on the request for vacation of alley right of way at the end of the alley lying between "L" and "M" St. S.E. south of 4th St. S.E. Mrs. Peterson, 2110 First St. N.E. , was in the audience. She stated there hasn't been any use of the alley for 40 years. Vacation of this would permit them to put up a straight fence. No one else spoke for or against the request. It was moved by Lea, seconded by Hitchcock, to close the public hearing. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Lea, seconded by Kitchell, to approve the request for vacation of alley right of way at the end of the alley lying between "L" and "M" St. S.E. south of 4th St.. S.E. (Application V-6-80) and instruct the City Attorney to draw up the necessary ordinance. Hitchcock asked that the motion be amended to approval subject to Street Committee approval. MOTION CARRIED ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilmembers Lea, Roegner, Kitchell, Hitchcock and Flechsig voted YES. Councilmembers Craig and Larson voted NO. MOTION CARRIED 2. ANNEXATION - E. of 148th Ave. and N. of 363th St. S.E. - Mayor Kersey declared the public hearing open on the request for annexation of property on the easterly side of S.E. 148th Avenue from approximately 368th St. S.E. to S.E. 352nd Place. Dan Farr, attorney, Enumclaw, representing Mr. and Mrs. Brooks Farr and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Fioretti, spoke in opposition of the annexation. He presented the Council with a letter giving nine reasons why the Council should deny the annexation. (Letter of February 17, 1981) Richard Reich, 39015 172nd Ave. S.E. , representing the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, stated he agreed with Mr. Farr's comments and asked the Council to consider the Tribe's opposition as conveyed in his letter of February 17, 1981, to the Council and Mayor. He added he would be happy to answer any questions regarding the letter. Marlin Sande, 36229 148th Ave. S.E. , also spoke in opposition to the annexation. He felt the City should explore the need of additional police, fire and water servi this annexation would require. He thought the City should be concerned with provid ing services to the existing residents before expanding. John Roe, 36818 160th S.E. , said most of the people in the area had grown fond of the plateau as an agriculturally rural area. He said they realized there is a need for progress but he agreed with the comments with the previous speaker in that it would create an adverse affect on the area. He asked that the annexation be opposed. Deloris Gulla, 14912 S.E. 368th Place, opposed the annexation because she felt -1- 251 AUBURN, WASHINGTON TUESDAY FEBRUARY 17, 1981 prime farm land would be lost as well as foliage and wildlife. She submitted a letter dated February 17, 1981, listing additional reasons for her opposition. Walt Koehn, 5000 Auburn Way So, Vice Principal of Auburn Academy, stated he hated to see encroachment of urbanization in this particular! He asked the Council to take a serious look at it and deny the request. area Elizabeth Carletti, 15515 S.E. 372nd St. , said she felt this area was a great area to raise children in and thought 'it was imperative to save some of this IIIland. Bob Green, 36328 148th Place, said he would like to see the area annexed because it was being taxed as a residential area. He wondered how people who were against annexation could make a living on this land farming. He thought the Council should consider all aspects as he didn't feel annexation would be a disaster. Pat Hallowell, 37006 160th Ave. S.E. , said she lived on 12 acres and raised thorough- bred horses. She stated you could make money on the land if you raised the right thing. She add d lit used to be 9 miles from town now it 's gotten to three blocks. CO She said she/cou�dnr6 ise thoroughbred horses with kids and dogs and motorbikes and that she protested the annexation. Dick Jacobson stated he felt people cannot afford to live on large acreage. He believed the area is close enough to City and would be to everyone's advantage Q to annex. Jerry Humphrey, 162nd & 76th, spoke in opposition of the annexation. He said it was probably true you cannot make a living on his five acres, however, you could supplement it. He expressed concern with the water problem and stated it was a severe one now. Bob Gaines, 336 Park Ave. , asked the Council if this means the City cannot extend its boundaries because of the County farmlands act. He noted the property was already ' in the Auburn School District so he did not see the impact annexation would make on the school district unless something was built there. He felt some of the quest- ions coming up now should come up when something is being planned. He felt the City should look to the future for water, sewer and homes for more people. Ray Bodenharm, .36451 148th, said he lived in the City limits and two years ago he had a house burn down because they were told it was not in the city's jurisdic- tion. He couldn't see why annexing more land into the City would do any good. He added that after their house burned down they tried to get water and sewer out there and they were told it wasn't available so they put in a new well and septic system. He wondered why annex more land that water and sewer could not be provided? Joe Fioretti, 15124 S.E. 364th, took exception to Mr. Gaines remarks that he lived closer than those who signed the petition as he felt those who signed the petition lived closer than Mr. Gaines. He also took exception with the idea that somehow we have to expand when he knew there were 160,000 acres of residentially zone which is not being used in King County. He felt there was more money to be made by develop- ing a large area rather than a single lot here and there. He said he was not naive enough to think there could be enough houses built to pay for the water, sewer, and other services which would be needed. He added that 70% of the farmers in King County were part-time farmers. It was moved by Hitchcock, seconded by Roegner, to close the public hearing. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Roegner, seconded by Craig, to refer the request for annexation to the Planning & Community Development Committee for further study. Larson asked also if it could go before the Utility Committee. MOTION CARRIED -2- 252 AUBURN, WASHINGTON TUESDAY FEBRUARY 17, 1981 AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION METRO CIRCULATOR BUS Frieda Noonan , 1710 Henry Road, spoke in behalf of the Senior Citizens on the Metro Circulator bus. She felt the problem was that not enough people were aware of the bus. She said if gas reached $2.00 a gallon this would also increase the riders. She asked the Council to look it over because a lot a senior citizens and young mothers with small children need the services. Lucille , 1103 8th St. S.E. , said a lot of people on fixed incomes depended on the bus. She wondered if Metro could issue transfers to help save the cost of buying another ticket. Don McClean, manager, Auburn Globe News, spoke in behalf of funding the Auburn Special for another year. He said although this may not be the time people are looking to the bus for transportation he felt the time was coming. He recommended keeping the bus another year. Councilmember Roegner noted discussed of the Metro Circulator bus would be later under the Planning & Community Development Committee Report. BID OPENINGS Bids were opened at 11:00 a.m. , February 10, 1981, for irrigation parts and materials for a sprinkler system at City Park. The following bids were received: United Supply Company $16,436.05 Evergreen Turf Supply 16,822.88 H. D. Fowler Co. 17,147.24 Papsco, Inc. 17,186.66 (Includes Washington State Sales Tax) The Parks and Recreation Director recommends the bid be awarded to United Supply on their low bid of $16,436.05. It was moved by Kitchell, seconded by Roegner, to award the bid for irrigation parts an materials for a sprinkler system at City Park to United Supply Company for their low bi of $16,436.05, including State Sales Tax. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmembers voted YES MOTION CARRIED CONSENT AGENDA It was moved by Roegner, seconded by Kitchell, to approve the consent agenda as indicated: Call for a public hearing before the Council at its March 2, 1981, meeting: 1. The request of Lowell A. Nelson to rezone from R-2 (Single Family) to M-1 (Light Industrial) property located on the west side of Clay St. N.W. in the 200 block aka 210 Clay St. N.W. one acre in size. (Application 42-80) 2. The request of Trussler and Stobie for approval of a preliminary and final plat to be known as Trussler/Stobie First Addition to Auburn located on a parcel of land on the west side of "F" St. N.E. in the 700 block. (Application P-1-81) Instruct the City Attorney to draw up a Resolution calling for a public hearing: 3. Petition for vacation of street right of way on the folloiwng parcels: (1) That portion of 59th Ave. S. between 344th St. and S. 346th St. (2) That portion of 59th Ave. S. between S. 346th St. and Iowa Drive. (3) That portion of S. 344th St. between 56th Ave. S. and 59th Ave. S. (4) That portion of 56th Ave. S. between S. 344th St. and Iowa Drive. Refer to the Planning Commission: 4. The request of Title Guaranty Company for an amendment to an existing Special Property Use Permit for construction of a wood frame, single story addition, property located at 2704 "I" St. N.E. (Application 1-81) -3- 253 AUBURN, WASHINGTON TUESDAY FEBRUARY 17, 1981 5. The request of John E. Kingman to rezone from R-3 (Duplex) to R-4 (Multi-Family) property located on the west side of "M" St. S.E. in the 3400-3300 blocks. (Applica- tion 2-81) 6. The request of Gary L. Tuininga and Gary D. Ohrt to rezone from Unclassified to M-1 (Light Manufacturing) , property located at the northeasterly corner of S. 285th St. and the East Valley Freeway. (Application 3-81) 7. The request of Gregg N . Merrell to rezone from Unclassified to M-1 (Light Manufacturing) property located on south side of S. 285th St. approximately 210 feet west of BNRR railroad. (Application 4-81) 8. The request of D. M. Young Construction Co. , Inc. for a Conditional Use Permit for a "zero lot line" residential subdivision to be known as Riverpark. (Application 5-81) 9. The request of the Quadrant Corporation for approval of a preliminary plat for the Auburn portion of the Auburn 400 Corporate Park. (Application P-2-81) MOTION CARRIED a) RECOMMENDATIONS Public Works: 0 It was moved by Craig, seconded by Larson, to authorize a credit of $193.80 to the Q sanitary sewer bill of Account No. 315-1800, 112 East Main St. , due to two water leaks. Q ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmembers voted YES MOTION CARRIED COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Public Safety - Chairman Bob Roegner It was moved by Roegner , seconded by Kitchell, to approve the cabaret license for the III Ande's Auburn Station. MOTION CARRIED Planning & Community Development - Chairman Lillian Kitchell It was moved by Kitchell, seconded by Craig, to authorize a 10% petition be circulated to annex a parcel of land approximately 4.5 acres in size lying on the west side of Auburn Way North bweteen S. 277th St. and S. 280th St. MOTION CARRIED Metro Circulator Bus It was moved by Kitchell, seconded by Roegner, to approve the contract for the Metro Auburn Circulator for one year period with a 120 day cancellation clause. Lea said the City did not have enough money to not take a good look at the situation. He said they were talking at least $2.00 a person in costs. He said he realized it was a highly unpopular position but added he felt the dollars should be taken into considera- tion. Roegner said they were just asking the Council to approve the concept and the Committee planned on looking at the schedules and routes more thoroughly. Lea asked if there would be time to review it and bring it back to the Council. Roegner said Metro needed to know right away because of contractual problems with drivers. Flechsig noted the budget was set at $25,000, however, figures by Lynn Rued indicated it would cost approximately $26,500. He asked if we could make a commitment of less than one year. Roegner said the commitment would have to be for one year, however, there was a 120 day cancellation clause. -4- 2 01 ;USURN, WASHINGTON TUESDAY FEBRUARY 17, 1981 Hitchcock asked when the contract would run out. Roegner indicated the end of May. Hitchcock wondered why the push at this time. Mayor Kersey noted a letter from Metro indicated they needed to know by February 27th or have to assign a Metro driver. Craig said the Council should look at the entire contribution. He noted Metro was contributing $58,900 which meant at total of $85,000was committed to haul a few people around the City. He said the City spent $18,000 last year and it was a failure. He felt the the City should get out because it would be harder next year to get out. Roegner stated that when this came up last year he had told the Council it probably would be into the third year before the circulator bus would make money. He said if the revenues were not up substantially he would vote it down himself at the end of the second year. He cautioned the Council to not be shortsighted. Gas, cars are expensive and are going to get worse. He felt the City had some obligation to help. Larson stated he would vote for the concept, however, he felt very strongly the Committee should keep a very close watch on the situation. He thought the problem was not monitored enough. Flechsig said it hadn't actually been a full year yet. He stated he hated to see the project given up until some more research and study is done on it. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilmembers Kitchell, Larson, Flechsig and Roegner voted YES. Councilmembers Craig, Hitchcock and Lea voted NO. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Kitchell, seconded by Craig, to reaffirm Resolution No. 1046 and another copy together with a copy of the City Council minutes be sent to the Boundary Review Board and the Federal Way Community Council regarding the City's feelings on the proprosed incorporation of Federal Way.. MOTION CARRIED 111 It was moved by Kitchell, seconded by Craig, that the City go on record as opposing House Bill No. 38 regarding new annexation procedures because it would eliminate more local control and that a copy of this opposition be sent to legislators and the Associa- tion of Washington Cities. It was moved by Ktichell, seconded by Roegner, to approve the request for a Class E and F liquor license, to sell beer and wine by the bottle or package off-premises, for Don Small at 210 West Main Street. MOTION CARRIED Utility Committee - Chairman Ron Craig - Minutes are of public record Airport Committee - Chairman Bud Larson It was moved by Larson, seconded by Hitchcock, to pay Roofing Specialist the retainage in the amount of $4,172.26 in thirty days provided the appropriate releases have been received from State agencies. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmembers voted YES MOTION CARRIED Municipal Building & Equipment Maintenance Committee - Chairman Lewis Hitchcock It was moved by Hitchcock, seconded by Flechsig, that Equipment Rental Division be authorized to purchase the fuel control key system for an estimated cost of $3,000 and that the cost be pro-rated to the gasoline users over the year. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilmembers Hitchcock, Flechsig, Roegner, Kitchell, Larson and Craig voted YES. Councilmembers Lea voted NO. MOTION CARRIED Finance Committee - Chairman Al Flechsig -5- \I 255 AUBURN, WASHINGTON TUESDAY FEBRUARY 17, 1981 It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Craig, to approve Claims Checks No. 1253 through 1429 in the amount of $588,926.31 and Payroll Checks No. 15921 through 16228 in the amount of $200,433.07. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmembers voted YES MOTION CARRIED It wasmoved by Flechsig, seconded by Lea, to approve the Price Waterhouse proposal to conduct a compensation study for the City's unaffiliated employees with the total price of the study not to exceed $26,000. IIIROLL CALL VOTE All Councilmembers voted YES MOTION CARRIED It was movdd by Flechsig, seconded by Craig, to approve December adjusting cash entries. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmembers voted YES MOTION CARRIED Street & Engineering Committee - Chairman John Lea - No report COIt was moved by Lea, seconded by Flechsig, to reappoint Ralph Blakeney and Gene Wright to the Board of Adjustment with terms ending December 31, 1983. NI r+ MOTION CARRIED o ORDINANCES AND RFSOLUTIONS Q Q ORDINANCE NO. 3606 - COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES - APPOINTMENT It was moved by Craig, seconded by Larson, that Ordinance No. 3606, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING AUBURN CODIFIED CITY ORDINANCE 2.06.220 (A) RELATING TO CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES - APPOINTMENT," be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilmembers Craig, Larson, Flechsig, Roegner and III Kitchell voted YES. Councilmembers Hitchcock and Lea voted NO. • MOTION CARRIED ORDINANCE NO. 3608 - WATER MAIN EXTENTIONS It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Craig, that Ordinance No. 3608, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING AUBURN CODIFIED CITY ORDINANCE 13.08.090 RELATING TO WATER MAIN EXTENSIONS - CONNECTIONS ON UNASSESSED PROPERTY - CHARGE - PAYMENTS - NONPAYMENT ACTION," be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmembers voted YES MOTION CARRIED RESOLUTION NO. 1185 - PARKS & RECREATION SIX-YEAR PLAN It was moved by Kitchell, seconded by Craig, that Resolution No. 1185, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF AUBURN TO EXECUTE THE CITY OF AUBURN PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT SIX- YEAR PLAN," be adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmembers voted YES MOTION CARRIED RESOLUTION NO. 1186 - ADOPTION OF COMPREHENSIVE PARK PLAN IIIIt was moved by Kitchell, seconded by Craig, that Resolution No. 1186, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING A COMPREHENSIVE PARK PLAN:FOR THE CITY OF AUBURN," be adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmembers voted YES MOTION CARRIED RESOLUTION NO. 1187 - GREEN MEADOWS WATER MAIN EXTENSION WITH K.C. WATER DISTRICT NO. 87 • It was moved by Craig, seconded by Larson, that Resolution No. 1187, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF AUBURN TO EXECUTE GREEN MEADOWS WATER MAIN EXTENSION -6- • 256 AUBURN, WASHINGTON TUESDAY FEBRUARY 17, 1981 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUBURN AND KING COUNTY WATER DISTRICT NO. 87," be adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmembers voted YES MOTION CARRIED RESOLUTION NO. 1188 - VACATION OF STREET - 2ND ST. N.W. - APPL. V-2-81 It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Hitchcock, that Resolution No. 1188, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO THE PROPOSED VACATION OF STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY, SITUATED ON A PORTION OF 2ND STREET NORTHWEST, WEST OF "A" STREET NORTHWEST, WITHIN THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON," be adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilmembers Flechsig, Lea, Roegner, Kitchell, Craig and Hitchcock voted YES. Councilmembers Larson voted NO. MOTION CARRIED RESOLUTION NO. 1189 - APPLICATION FOR BLOCK GRANT FUNDING FOR PROJECT FUNDS It was moved by Kitchell, seconded by Roegner, that Resolution No. 1189, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING AUBURN CITY RESOLUTION NO. 1148 (PASSED NOVEMBER 3, 1980) AUTHORIZING AUBURN CITY MAYOR STANLEY P. KERSEY, TO APPLY FOR BLOCK GRANT FUNDING TO KING COUNTY FOR THE PROJECTS AND FUNDS AND BASED UPON THE PRIORITIES HEREINAFTER SET FORTH," be adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmembecs voted YES MOTION CARRIED RESOLUTION NO. 1190 - LATE COMER SANITARY SEWER AGREEMENT WITH AUBURN MOBILE HOME COURT 'It was moved by Craig, seconded by Larson, that Resolution No. 1190, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, TO EXECUTE A LATE COMER SANITARY SEWER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUBURN AND THE AUBURN MOBILE HOME COURT," be adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmembers voted YES MOTION CARRIED RESOLUTION NO. 1191 - AUBURN YOUTH RESOURCES AGREEMENT It was moved by Roegner, seconded by Kitchell, that Resolution No. 1191, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT FOR SERVICES AND COMMUNITY PROGRAM PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT NECESSARY TO SUPPORT THE POOR AND INFIRM BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUBURN AND AUBURN YOUTH RESOURCES," be adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmembers voted YES MOTION CARRIED ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned to an executive session to discuss matters of personnel and litigation at 9:47 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 10:15 p.m. It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Craig, that wages for the unaffiliated employees will be set at a total of 13.1%' increase less the 10% already provided retroactive to January 1, 1981, as previously acted upon. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilmembers Flechsig, Roegner, Kitchell, Craig and Larson voted YES. Councilmembers Hitchcock and Lea voted NO. MOTION CARRIED There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:16 p.m. tan ey P. ersey, Mayor Coralee A. McConnehey, City Clerk -7-