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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-20-1969 I I I AUBURN. WASHINGTON HONDAY 7 JANUARY 20, 1969 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Auburn convened at g:OO P.~. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Gaines. Councilmen present: Kline, Sonnemann, Bailey, Fitzsirnmons, Blakeney, Darling and Nickson. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Nickson, that the Minutes of January 6, 1969 Council meeting be approved. MOTION CARRIED PUBLIC HEARINGS Mayor Gaines declared Public Hearing open on vacation of alley east of "A" st. S. E., immediately south of lOth St. S. E. Mr. Agee, representing Mr. and Mrs. Russell and Mr. and Mrs. Morisky, spoke briefly for vacation of alley, and recorrunended the sewer be kept in with reservations to the City. It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Nickson, that the Public Hearing be closed. MOTION CARRIED Councilman Blakeney requested the recommendations of the Engineering Division be read. The Engineering Division does not have any objections to this vacation. It is recommended the Cit~l retain an easement for operation, maintenance and repair of water and sanitary sewer lines with a hold harmless clause and a provision that any Dlture buildings placed over the existing lines be only upon the approval of the City Engineer and be removed and replaced as required by the City at the expense of the property owners. It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Nickson, that the recommendations of the Engineering Division be concurred with and the City Attorney be instructed to draw up the necessary ordinance vacating the alley east of "A" st. S. E., immediately South of lOth St. ~). E., with recrunmendations of the Engineering Division incorporated in the ordinance. MOTION CARRIED Mayor Gaines declared the Public Hearing open on request of Jeff's Orphans Home to rezone from Unclassified to M-l Light Industrial, property located West of West Valley Highway end of 15th N. W. The Planning Commission recommend to the City Council that this request to rezone from Unclassified to M-l be approved with consideration being given to the dedication of the South 10 ft. and the East 5 ft. for future streets. Mr. Weeks, a Trustee of Jeff's Orphans' Home spoke with regard to rezone request and dedication. It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Blakeney, that the Public Hearing be closed. I~r ,"{ MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Darling, that the request of Jeff's Orphans' Home to rezone from Unclassified to M-l Light Industrial, be granted, and the City Attorney be instructed to draw up the necessary ordinance including the Planning Commission recom- mendations and agreement in rezone. MOTION CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE City Clerk Williams read letter from R. J. Webster, 207 Cross Street, Auburn, Washington, 9g002, relative to continued and excessive noise from busses at 221 Auburn Way South. Mayor Gaines had turned this letter over to the City Attorney and Police Department and the matter has been resolved at this time. City Clerk Williams read letter from Alex Sonnichsen, Sonnichsen & Hayden, Engineers, Inc. submitting Plat of Great Western Addition. Mayor Gaines requested Plat of Great Western Addition be referred to the Planning Commis- sion and the Engineering Department. City Clerk Williams read Zone Change Application from Fred L. Brannon, to rezone Parcel B property from A-I to R-4 and Parcel C property from A-I to R-2, property located at 24th N. E. adjacent to Cascade Jr. High. 8 AUBURN. WASHINGTON MONDAY JANUARY 20, 1969 It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Nickson, that Zone Change Application from Fred L. Brannon, to rezone Parcel B property from A-I to R-4. and Parcel C property from A-I to R-2, property located at 24th N. E. adjacent to Cascade Jr. High, be referred to the Planning Commission. MOTION CARRIED City Clerk Williams read letter from Dan Narodick, Hebb & Narodick Construction Co., Inc., regarding Riverside South, complimenting and thanking employees of the City of Auburn. Mayor Gaines requested that copies of the letter be given to the employees and depart- ments specifically mentioned in the letter. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION I Mayor Gaines recognized C. H. Schuler, President of the Auburn Fire Fighter Local 1352, in accordance with the letter request for time under Audience Participation. Mr. Schuler, from audience, thanked the council for the opportunity to address the Council and introduced Mr. Harry Williams, representative for the Fire Fighter International, who spoke briefly with regard to the Auburn Fire Department. RECOMMENDATIONS AND BID OPENINGS The following applications were submitted by the Auburn Planning Commission: Request of Donald A. Rottle to rezone from R-2 to C-3, property located at 2626 Auburn Way North. The Planning Commission recommend to the City Council that this request be approved, as it conforms to our comprehensive plan for highway oriented business. It was moved by Kline, seconded by Nickson, that Public Hearing be held February 3, 1969 at 8:00 P.M. on request of Donald A. Rottle to rezone from R-2 to C-3 property located at 2626 Auburn Way North. MOTION CARRIED I Request of Michael Kramer to rezone from M-2 to R-2, property located at 2415 Forest Ridge Drive. The Planning Corrunission recommend to the City Council that this request be granted, provided the petitioner dedicates the South 60 ft. to the City for right of way for street purposes and an agreement be signed by the property owner to pay his equitable share for street, water and sewer costs when these improvements are extended. It was moved by Kline, seconded by Nickson, that Public Hearing be held February 3, 1969 at g:OO P.M. on request of Michael Kramer to rezone from M~2 to R-2, property located at 2415 Forest Ridge Drive. MOTION CARRIED Request of W. W. Mossey and Marion W. Cummins to rezone from Unclassified to R-4 property located on the corner of 37th St. ,& "M" St. S. E. The Planning Commission reeommend to the City Council that the request of Worthen Mossey and Marion Cummins be denied because there are lots proposed that do not face on the dedicated right-of-way. It was movêd by Kline, seconded by Nickson, that Public Hearing be held February 3, 1969 at 8:00 P.M. on request of W. W. Mossey and Marion W. Cummins to rezone from Unclassified to R-4 property located on the corner of 37th st. & "11" St. S. E. MOTION CARRIED I The following items were submitted by City Engineer, Fred Poe, for approval: 1. ApDrove letter agreement with Hill, Ingman, Chase & Co. for engineering services for planning and design of sewer line crossings of the proposed Valley Freeway. It was moved by Kline, seconded by Fitzsimmons, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign agreement with Hill, Ingman, Chase & Co. for engineering services for planning and design of sewer line crossings of the proposed Valley Freeway. MOTION CARRIED 2. Pass resolution authorizing Mayor and City Clerk to sign agreement with Puget Power for power service to Well No. 1 subject to approval by City Attorney. I I I AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY 9 JANUARY 20, 1969 It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Blakeney, that resolution be adopted authorizing Mayor and City Clerk to sign agreement with Puget Power for power service to Well No. 1 subject to approval by City Attorney. MOTION CARRIED 3. Pass resolution authorizing Mayor and City Clerk to sign agreement with Northern Pacific Railway Company for revised installation of traffic signal and railroad signal at 3rd st. S.W. It was moved by Kline, seconded by Blakeney, that resolution be passed authorizing Mayor and City Clerk to sign agreement with Northern Pacific Railway ComDany for re- vised installation of traffic signal and railroad signal at 3rd street S. W. MOTION CARRIED 4. Progress Estimate No. 1 (Final) for Water ImDrovement No. 68 (Pressure Reducing Valve Installation at Lea Hill Pumping Stati~n) to W. C. Frost Construction for $4,287.74. It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Fitzsimmons, that Progress Estimate No. 1 (Fìnal) for Water Improvement No. 68 (Pressure Reducing Valve Installation at Lea Hill PumDing Station) to W. C. Frost Construction for $4,287.74 be paid and that the project be accepted by the City as completed, and that the retained Dercentage amounting to $476.42, including sales tax, be paid in 30 days provided no liens or claims are filed and clearance is secured from the State Tax Commission and the Department of Labor and Industries. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED 5. Authorization to advertise for bids for Street ImDrovement No. 107 (traffic signals at Auburn Way South and 12th st. S. E.; Auburn Way South and Fir Street; Main and Division; and West Main and West Valley Highway). Advertise on January 29th and February 5th and open bids at 11:00 A.H. on February 12th. It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Nickson, that authorization be granted to advertise for bids for Street Improvement No. 107 (traffic signals at Auburn Way South and 12th Street s. E.; Auburn Way South and Fir Street; Main and Division; and West Main and West Valley Highway). Advertise on January 29th and February 5th and open bids at 11:00 A.M. on February 12th. MOTION CARRIED 6. Authorization to advertise for five 3/4 ton pickups for the Water, Sewer and street Departments. Advertise on January 29th and February 5th and open bids at ll:OO A.M. on February 12th. It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Bailey, to table request for authorization to adver- tise for bids for five 3/4 ton pickups for the Water, Sewer and Street Departments until February 3, 1969 Council meeting. MOTION CARRIED , 7. The bid of Mardel Investment Company, for Parcel No.2 of the property offered for sale by the Water-Sewer Utility, be rejected because the minimum bid Drice stated in the bid specifications was not met. It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Fitzsimmons, the bid of Mardel Investment Company for Parcel No. 2 of the property offered for sale by the Water-Sewer Utility, be rejected, and the bid bonds be returned. MOTION CARRIED 8. Change Order No. 1 for L.I.D. No. 219 to Slead-Tonneson for additional work required for installation of the lift station be authorized. It was moved by Fitzsimmons, seconded by Blakeney, that Change Order No.1 for L.I.D. No. 219 to Slead-Tonneson for additional work required for installation of the lift station be authorized. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilmen Fitzsimmons, Blakeney, Darling, Nickson, Sonnemann and Bailey, all voting YES. Councilman Kline voting NO. MOTION CARRIED PROCLAMATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND ANNOUNCF~NTS Mayor Gaines made the following appointments to Commissions and Boards: Bill Thorp, four-year appointment to the Cemetery Board. Ted Schutte, five-year appointment as Library Trustee. George Nickelsen, three-year appointment to the Park Board. Carl Scarff, Bill Dray, Gene Colburn and Earl Clark, one-year apDointment as Associate 10 AUBURi~, WASHINGTON HONDAY JANUARY 20, 1969 Members of Park Board. Dick Jannsen and John Lea, five-year appointments to Planning Commission. Jack Hawkings, five-year appointment to Board of Adjustments. Ron Brannon, one-year appointment as Civil Defense Uirector. David Van Hoose and George Schuler, three-year appointments to Valley Regional Planning Commission. Josephine Cugini, Lou Corsaletti, Al Rossi, Emile Johnson, Cyril VanSelus and Ralph Burr, one-year appointsments to Mayor's Youth Council. Dr. Gordon Thomas, one-year appointment as Health Officer. Roberta Morley, one-year appointment as City Historian. Warren Pugh, five-year term to Board of Appeals. Joe Koch, George Kinkade, Roberta Morley and Darlene Bothell, one-year appointsments to Auburn Historical Committee. Ed Dray, Bob Klontz, Pat Gailey, Walt Davis and George Schuler, one-year appointments to Stream Bank Committee. I It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Kline, that the above appointments be confirmed and ratified. MOT ION CARRIED COUNCIL COMHITTEE REPORTS ANNEXATION COMMITTEE - SONNEMANN It was moved by Aonnemann, seconded by Darling, that the Council go on record of directing and authorizing George Schuler to represent the Council at the Boundary Review Board hearing regarding Federal Way. MOTION CARRIED HOUSING ADVISORY COI~TTEE - BAILEY Councilman Bailey reported the last meeting which was cancelled would be rescheduled for Thursday evening, January 23, 1969 at 8:00 P.M. STREET COl~~ITTEE - BLAKENEY Councilman Blakeney, reporting for the Street CŒ~~ittee reported the committee has I requested the Engineering Division make recOIrunendations relative to Darking for one-way traffic on B Street S. E. It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Nickson, that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare necessary resolution appealing to the Washington State Highway Commission to review the access features of the West Auburn Interchange on state Route No. 167, Valley Freeway, considering the study recently completed by Jobn Graham and Company, dated January 14, 1969, entitled "Southwest Auburn Traffic Analysis." MOTION CARRIED Councilman Bailey reported the next meeting of the Street Committee would be 7:30 P.M. January 22, 1969. FIRE COMMI'ITEE - DARLING Councilman Darling, reporting for the Fire Committee, requested authorization to call for bids for the Fire Department for a station wagon, advertising Jan~ary 29th, February 5th, and open bids at 11:00 A. M. Fêbruary 12th. MOTION CARRIED Councilman Darling, reporting further for the Fire ~Œnmittee, read the Dress release which had been released on the City of' Auburn Fire Fighters, and went on to give a state- ment and report on study the Fire Committee had made on the wage dispute. Councilman Darling asked City Attorney VanSiclen to read the law with regard to strikes. I Councilman Darling asked for comments from others at this time, and Councilman Nickson, Councilman Sonnemann, Councilman Bailey, Councilman Blakeney and Councilman Fitzsimmons made brief comments with regard to the subject. Councilman Darling then asked Mr. VanSiclen to read the Agreement to Arbitrate. It was moved by Darling, seconded by Bailey, that the Mayor and City Clerk execute the agreement as read bet'tleen the City of Auburn and Fire Fighter Local 1352, and present to the Fire Fighter Local representative. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Bailey, that the Council yield to ~~. Williams, Vice-President of International Association of Fire Fighters. MOT I ON CARRIED AUBURN, Ì'JASHINGTON MONDAY 11 JANUARY 20, 1969 Mr. Williams stated the Fire Fighters Local of Auburn are prepared to accept bargaining arbitration but they felt they should have an opportunity to review the agreement and study same before it is signed. Mr. Williams reported they would read the agreement over and have a meeting and advise the Fire Corrunittee with regard to the agreement. CODE AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE - NICKSON Councilman Nickson, reporting for the Code and Ordinance Öo~~ttee, stated the committee had discussed the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and the ordinance on holidays and sick- leave and recommend its passage. I OLD BUSINESS It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Bailey, that Resolution No. 340, being resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with the King County Housing Authority to provide low-rent dwelling units pursuant to Section 23 of the United states Housing Act of 1957, as amended, be taken off the table. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Blakeney, that Resolution No. 340 be referred to the Housing Advisory Committee. MOTION CARRIED NEW BUSINESS City Clerk Williams read memorandum from Director of Finance, John Kelly, requesting the City Clerk call for sealed bids for the City of Auburn advertising and printing for the ensuing year in accordance with the Auburn City Code, 1.32.010. It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Nickson, that the City Clerk be authorized to call for sealed bids for the advertising and printing for the City of Auburn for the ensuing year in accordance with the Auburn City Code, 1.32.010. I MOTION CARRIED ORDINANCES AND RESOLlffIONS ORDINANCE NO. 2312 Ordinance No. 2312 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, \1ASHINGTON, ANSNDING SECTION 1.26.020 OF THE AUBURN CITY CODE, SAID SECTION Ar.fENDED RELATING TO SICK LEAVE". It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Kline, that Ordinance No. 2312 be introduced and adopted. ROLL C}LLL VOTE: Councilmen Nickson, Kline, Sonnemann, Bailey, Fitzsimmons and Darling voting YES. Councilman Blakeney voting NO. MOTION CARRIED ORDINANCE NO. 2313 Ordinance No. 2313 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, HASHINGTON, AHENDING SECTION 5 of ORDINANCE NO. 2205 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, SAID SECTION AI'1ENDED RELATING TO TRAFFIC CITATIONS". It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Blakeney, that Ordinance No. 2313 be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. I MOTION CARRIED ORDINANCE NO. 2314 Ordinance No. 2314 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, 1tIASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NO. 2300 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, SAID SECTION ANENDED RELATING TO THE LEGAL DESC1UPTION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY TO BE ACCmIRED BY EMINENT DOMAIN. It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Kline, that Ordinance No. 2314 be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED ORDINANCE NO. 2315 Ordinance No. 2315 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDINJ. 12 AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY JANUARY 20, 1969 CHAPTER l.29.0l0 OF THE AUBURN CITY CODE, SAID CHAPTER AHENDED RELATING TO THE HOLIDAYS GRANTED MONTHLY AND HOURLY EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF AUBURW'. It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Darling, that Ordinance No. 2315 be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED ORDINANCE NO:·. 2316 Ordinance No. 2316 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO AND PROVIDING FOR THE CONDEMNATION OF A TRACT OF LAND BY THE CITY OF AUBURN FOH THE PUR- I POSE OF ACQUISITION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR 15th STREET SOUTHtiEST, TO vITDEN THE INTERSECTION OF 15th STREET SOUTHHEST AND I,VEST VALLEY HIGHWAY". It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Nickson, that Ordinance No. 2316 be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED ORDINANCE NO. 2317 Ordinance No. 2317 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, DECLARING A PUBLIC EI~RGENCY TO EXIST AND AUTHORIZING THE TRANSr~H OF CERTAIN FUNDS WITHIN THE 1968 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, TO CO~œLETE THE FINAL ADJUSTMENT OF SAID BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF AUBURN". It was moved by Kline, seconded by Bailey, that Ordinance No. 2317 be introduced. MOTION Cfu~RIED RESOLUTION NO. 344 It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Fitzsimmons, that Resolution No. 344 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, 'vJASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE, ON BEHALF OF T!Œ CITY OF' AUBURN, AN AGREEMENT WITH HILL, INGMAN, CHASE & CO., CONSULTING ENGINEERS, FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES NECESSARY TO LOCATE, PLAN I AND DESIGN SANITARY SE\OO LINE CROSSINGS OF THE PROPOSED VALLEY FREEWAY HITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMn~S OF THE CITY OF AUBURN" be introduced and adopted. MOTION CARRIED RESOLUTION NO. 345 It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Nickson, that Resolution No. 345 entitled "·A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, A SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT BET1^ÆEN THE CITY AND THE NOR'rHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY CONPANY, A WISCONSIN CORPORATION FOR THE APPORTIONMENT OF WOHK AND EXPENSES AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE WIDENING AND IMPROVÐ'ŒNT OF THE RAILWAY GRADE CROSSING AT THIRD STREET SOUTHvŒST IN AUBURN, ,·WASHINGTON" be introduced and adopted. MOTION CARRIED RESOLUTION NO,~ 346 It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Darling, that Resolution No. 346 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOH AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, A CONTRACT WITH PUGET SOUND POvŒR AND LIGHT COMPANY FOR rlURNISHING MUNICIPAL WATER Pill1PING PŒ"~ SERVICE" be introduced and adopted. MOTION CARRIED RESOLUTION NO. 34( It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Fitzsimmons, that Resolution No. 347, entitled "A I RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, APPEALING TO THE Ir.JASHINGTON STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION TO REVIEW THE ACCESS FEATURES OF THE WEST AUBURN INTERCHANGE ON STATE ROUTE NO. 167, WEST VALLEY FRE1"'WAY, TO CONSIDER THE STUDY RECENTLY COHPLETED BY JOHN GRAHAM & COMPANY, DATED JANUARY 14, 1969, TITLED TiSOUTHì.rÆST AUBURN TRAFFIC ANALYSIS'" be introduced and adopted. MOTION CARRIED APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS AND TRANSFERS It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Nickson, that the transfers and vouchers as listed in the sum of (a) $69,508.84-Ì'larrants No. 2628 through 2727-for Dayment from 1969 budget, and transfers and vouchers in the sum of (b) $18,973.24-Warrants No. 2728 through 2782- for payment from 1969 budget, all from the Claims Fund, be approved for payment. ROLL GALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED I I I 13 AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY JANUARY 20, 1969 MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS City Clerk Williams read the following: 1. Special Property Use Permit Application of First Christian Church of Auburn, property located at 507 D st. S. E., and 2. Zone Change Application of M. C. Clark and Edith B. Clark, to rezone proDerty from R-2 single family district to M-l Light Industrial, property located at 29th and M sts. S. E. It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Nickson, that Special Property Use Permit Applica- tion of First Christian Church of Auburn, and Zone Change Application of M.C. Clark and Edith B. Clark to rezone property from R-2 single family district to M-l Light Industrj~l be referred to the Planning Commission. MOTION GARRIED City Clerk Williams read request of Fred W. Poe, Director of Public Works, requesting authorization to advertise for Street Sweeper. Advertise on January 29th and February 5th, and open bids at 11:00 A.M. on February 12th. It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Nickson, that the Director of Public works, Fred W. Poe, be authorized to advertise for Street Sweeper. Advertise on January 29th and February 5th, and open bids at 11:00 A.["I. on February 12, 1969. MOTION IjARRIED City Clerk Williams read letter from Holy Family School, 505 17th st. S. E., P. O. Box "B", Auburn, Washington, requesting a crosswalk for children. Mayor Gaines requested the letter be referred to the street Ijom~ittee. It was moved by Kline, seconded by Blakeney, that a letter of appreciation De sent to Mr. steve Lone in recognition of his long service on the Planning Commission. MOTION CARRIED There being no further business to come before tbe Council, it was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Nickson, that the meeting be adjourned at 10:45 P.M. MOTION CARRIED APPROVED THIS 2lst day of January, 1969. ~ wI~~--v CITY CLERK K~~r MAYOR ~~:~~~