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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-18-1991 ~ i CITY OF AUBURN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES i ~ TEN~ ` ~ November 1$, 1991 7:30 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER - The regular meeting of the City of Auburn Council was called to order by Mayor Bob Roegner at 7:30 p.m. in the City of Auburn Council Chambers. A. Flap, Salute Mayor Roegner led those in attendance in the pledge of allegiance. B. Roll Call Those in attendance included Mayor Bob Roegner and Councilmembers . Whittall, Wagner, Burns, Larson, Brothers, and Barber. Couneilmember Kurle was excused. Staff inembers in attendance included F'►re Chief Bob Johnson, Pa.rks & Recreation Director Len Chapman, Police Captain Ray Sherman, Public Works Director Frank Currie, Finance Director Pat Dugan, Planning Director Steve Lancaster, City Attorney Stephen Shelton, and City Clerk Robin Wohlhueter. C. Announcements and Aoqointments " 1. Announcements a. Fire Deaartment Sbecial Operations A1.9 Mayor Roegner presented Chief Johnson and Ballion Chief Vandver with a plaque given by the International Association of Fire Chiefs. The award was presented to the Auburn Fire Department Special Operations Team for special recognition for its innovative approach in cross-training fire fighters to deal with a wide variety of emergency situations for the year 1991. ~ Mayor Roegner praised Chief Johnson and Battalion Chief Vandver for their hard work in achieving this honor. The Fire Department Special Operations Team was seated in the back of the Council Chambers. Mayor Roegner and the Council applauded the Special Operations Team for this recognition. 2. Anpointments A1.4.1 Mayor Roegner stated there is one appointment this evening that appears as an agenda modification under Resolution No. 2255, appointing Auburn's first municipal court judge. ~ . ~ CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING November 18, 1991 D. Akenda Modifications A 3.6.6 Mayor Roegner announced that the agenda modifications appear under IV.D.2, IV.D.3, and VII.B.4: IV.D.2 is a bid award on Contract No. 91-16; IV.D.3 is a rejection of a bid on Contract No. 91-17; and VII.B.4 confirms by Resolution No. 2255 the appointment of Duncan A. Bon jorni as the Municipal Court Judge for the City of Au6urn Municipal Court. Mayor Roegner requested Council action on Ordinance No. 4521, and Resolution No. 2255. Please see VII.A.I, and V[LB.4 of these minutes for Council action. After council action was taken on the above referenced council agenda modifications, Mayor Roegner introduced the City of Auburn's first Municipal Court Judge Duncan A. Bonjorni. Mayor Roegner commented on Mr. Bonjorni's legal background, and joined with the Council in welcoming Duncan A. Bonjorni on staff. II. CITIZEN INPUT: PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearinas 1. 1992 Preliminarv BudQet F3.6, 1992 Preliminary Budget The 1992 Prelimina.ry Budget and Budget Message are available for public inspection and may be examined by any taxpayer. At this time, the Mayor and Auburn City Council invite all citizens to provide the Council with written and oral comments and to ask questions concerning the Ci,ty of Auburn's entire proposed 1992 Budget. Mayor Roegner opened the public hearing. Dick Brugger - 11244 SE 322nd Street, Auburn, WA Dick Brugger, Executive Director of Auburn Youth Resources, is representing the Board of Directors. Mr. Brugger expressed appreciation for contributions the city has made to AYR. He said City contributions assist in generating funds £rom other agencies such as county, cocporations, foundations, individuals, and federal agencies. Don Kulman - 31608 Thomas Road S:E.; Auburn, WA Don Kulman is a member of the Board of Trustees for K ing County Sexual Assault Resource Center. (vlr. Kufman requested additional funding in the 1992 budget, and exp(ained the costs associated in providing services in Auburn. Mr. Kulman distributed a Fall, 1991 brochure to the Mayor and Council. PeQ Mason - 4338 Auburn Way North, Auburn WA Peg Mason, Director of Children's Home Society, submitted a letter and expressed appreciation for Auburn's support in funding its program in the 1992 budget. PAGE 2 , CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING November 18, 1991 William Morchin - 1345 East Main Si., Auburn, WA William Morchin commented that the 1992 budget' does not indicate any activity for the Downtown Design Plan even though it was ` specified in an ordinance. Mr. Morchin noted the city is installing computerized controlled lights on Main Street. He asked the Council to consider installing a pedestrian initialized switeh for passage on Auburn Way at Main Street. Mr. Morchin questioned why there is an increase in the Parks and Planning budgets and how it relates to the Community Center and Senior Center. Mayor Roegner advised Mr. Morchin that staff will respond to his remarks. Motion by Counciimember Brothers, second by Counciimember - Whittall to close the public hearing. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. B. Audience Particination William Morchin - 1345 East Main St., Auburn, .WA Based on the sense of the community, Willia.m Morchin said he. is petitioning the Council to revise the plan for Les Gove Park to eliminate the placement of the Community Center at the park. He volunteered his time to assist the staff in the design of a Senior Center/Library improvement and a Community Center. . C. Corresnondence - None. III. COUNCIL COh1R11TTEE REPORTS A3.7.6. A. Municinal Services Chairman Whittall reported that the Municipal Services Committee met on November 12, 1991 and the minutes are of public record. He reported discussion centered around the municipal court and judge. The next meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for November 25, 1991 at 4:30 p.m..in Confecence Room #1 located on the main floor of Auburn City Hall. B. PlanninQ & Communitv Dev.elopment Chairman Burns reported the Planning & Community Development Committee has not met since the last Council meeting. The next:meeting of the Planning & Community Development Committee is scheduled for December 9, 1991 at 7;30 p.m. PAGE 3 CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING November 18, 1991 C. Public Works Vice-Chairman Burns :repo.rted the Public Works Committee met prior to the Gouncil meeting this evening to discuss those items appearing on tonight's agenda. The next meeting, of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for Monday, December 2, 18, 1991 at 5:30 p.m. D. Finance Chairman Brothers reported that the Finance Committee met prior to the Council meeting tonight to review claims and payroll and an interfund loan. The next meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for December 2, 1991 at 7:00 p.m. IV. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minu e , 1. Minutes of the November `1991 regular Council meeting. B. Vouchers F4.9.2, F4.9.5 1. Claim numbers 67765 through 68057 in the amount of $833,089.90 and dated November 18, 1991. 2. Payroll numbers 172528 through 173019 in the amount of $703,600.58 covering the period dated November 18, 1991.. . C. Survlus Propertv F4.6. l 1. Police Department Recommend council to authorize listed found and unclaimed property as surplus and be auctioned at a public auction: (2) Rings (1) Gold colored ehain (I) Condor AM/Flvi eassette radio (1) EverReady flashlight D. Contract Administration 1. Street Imnrovement -No. _286 04.9.1 Street Improvemenr No. 286 Recommend approvai of Pay Estimate No. 4 to Gary Merlino Construction in the amount of $2,674.67 for Street Improvement No. 286, Contract 90-12, Mountain View Drive. 2. Centennial Viewpoint Park Terminal Park Citv Fark Imnrove►nents 05.2 Contract No. 91-16 To award Contract No. 91-16, construction of Centennial Viewpoint Park, and Terminal Park/City Park improvements, to Golf PAGE 4 : CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING November 18, 1991 Landscaping, lne. for their base bid in the amount of $95,320 plus WSST. 3. Park Maintenance Buildinp, 04.4.8.1 Council reject the bid received for Contra¢t No. 91-17, Construction of Park Maintenance Building, and authorize the project to be re-bid. E. tnterfund Loan F4.7 l. Request interfund loan for Solid Waste Fund 434 from Water Fund 430 in the amount of $50,000.00 at the rate of 5.7°k, for the period of 10- 31-91 to 10-31-92. Motion by Councilmember Larson to approve Consent Agenda ltem IV.A.I through IV.E.1 including agenda modifications IV.D.2 and IV.D.3. Second by Councilmember Burns. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. V. OLD BUSINESS - None. N71. NEW BUSINESS - None Vtl. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Ordinances City Attorney Stephen Shelton read the titles to each ordinance. 1. Ordinance No_ 4521 A 1.4, A3.5.5.2 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, adding a new Chaptec 2.14 to the Auburn City Code entitled "The Municipal Court System" and thereby establishing a Municipal Court System pursuant to the Court lmprovement. Act of 1984 which has exclusive originai ju "risdiction over all violations of the city ordinances and such other cases as may be prescribed by State Law; which authorizes the appoiniment and reinoval of a Judge and Judges Pro Tem; which provides for the court's~ authority to impose certain sentences upon individuals found guilty; which provides for court pleadings; practice, procedure, a court seal, and court transfers; and establishing an effective date. Motion by Councilmember Whittali, second by Councilmember Wagner to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4521. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. PAGE 5 . CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING Novemtier 18, 1991 2. Ordinance No. 4526 03.10.1 Application No. CUP0003-91 An Ordinance. of.the City of Auburn, Washington, providing for a Conditional Use Permit ro allow construction of an outdoor storage yard "20,681 square feet in size to be situation on property located on , the south side of 15th Street N.W. in the 1400.61ock in an M-1 (Light Industrial) zone, within the City of Auburn, VVashington. Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Larson to - introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4526. MOTION CARRIED. 5-1 with Councilmember Brothers voting no. 3. Ordinance No. 4527 03.10.1 Application No. CUP0004-91 An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, providing for a Conditional Use Permit to establish a cellular radio base station communications fa¢ilitv which includes a IOO foot tall tower to be situated on property loeated at 19 Clav. Street N.W., in a M-2 (Light Industrial) zone, within the City of Auburn, Washington. Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Brothers to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4527. MOTION CARRIED UNAN[MOUSLY. 6-0. 4. Ordinance No: 4528 A3.5,5.18, 03.4.2.1.2, 03.4:2.2 An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending the official zoning map and Zoning Ordinance for the City of Auburn, Washington, pursuant to the provisions of R.C.W. Chapter 35A.63 of the laws of the State of Washington and dire¢ting that.this ordinance be filed with the Auburn City Clerk and be available for public inspection. Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Brothers to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4528. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0 B. Resolutions Stephen Shelton read :the tifles to each resolution. 1. Resolution.No. 2252 , 04.9.1 Street (mprovement No. 281 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 3 between the City of Auburn and Bell-Walker Engineers; Inc., to provide consulting services for the South 277th Street Project Improvements. PAGE 6 . , , CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING November 18, 1991 Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Wagner to adopt Resolution No. 2252. - ~ MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 2. Resolution No. 2253 03.5 Application No. PLT0001-91 A Resolution of the City:Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving the pretiminary plat of "J. Rich" located on the east side of "M" Street S.E. in the 3200-3300 blocks, within the City of Auburn, Washington. - Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Brothers to adopt Resolufion -No. 2253. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 3. Resolution No. 2254 03.4.3 A Resotution of the City Councii of the City of Auburn, Washington, adopting and appraving Auburn Adventist Academy Plan as an element of the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Auburn, Washington, pursuant to the provisions of RCW Chapter 35A.63 of the laws of the State of Washington, and designating this element as guidelines for exercising the City's authority under SEPA, and directing that this resolution and the element of the Comprehensive Plan it adopts and approves be filed with the Auburn City Clerk and . be available for public inspection. . Motion by Couneilmember Burns, second 6y Councilmember Brothers to adopt Resolucion No. 2254. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 4. Resolution No..2255 A4.5.2, A5.2, A 1.4. P A Resolution of tfie City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, confirming the appointment 6y the Mayor of`Duncan A. Bonjorni as the Municipat Court Judge for the City of Auburn Municipal Court for a term of four. years effective January 1, 1992 and expiring on December 31, 1996. Motion by Couneilmember Whittali, second by Councilmember Wagner . fo adopt Resolution No. 2255. MOTION CARRIED UNAN[MOUSLY.. 6-0. Vt[I. MAYOR'S REPORT - None. PAGE 7 r CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING November 18, 1991 A. Executive Session - None. 1X. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Auburn Cify Council, the meeting a' urned at :00 p.m. Bob Roegner, Mayor Robin Wohlhueter, City Clerk 91M11-18 rn. " PAGE 8