Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-02-1969 I I I 78 AUBURN t WASHINGTON MONDAY JUNE 2, 1969 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Auburn convened at 8:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Gaines. Councilmen present: Kline, Sonnemann, Bailey, Blakeney, Darling and Nickson. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The following correction should be made on the bottom of page 4 and top of page 5 of the May 19, 1969 Council Minutes: The Airport Board of Appeals should read "Airport Zoning Board of Appeals." It was moved by Kline, seconded by Darling, that the Minutes of May 19, 1969 Council Meeting be approved as corrected and mailed. MOTION CARRIED PUBLIC HEARINGS Mayor Gaines declared Public Hearing open on request of Brannan, Campbell & Smith to rezone from A-l to SPU for retirement apartments on a parcel of land located at 2830 "I" St. N. E. The Planning Commission recommend to the City Council the granting of an SPU to the petitioners, Brannan, Campbell and Smith for retirement apartments on a parcel of land located at 2830 "I" st. N. E. providing a satisfactory covenant is drawn up with the park- ing requirement included. This requirement would be that if the use or ownership of one or the other should change, each facility would be required to provide off-street parking in accordance with the zoning ordinance of the City of Auburn. It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Sonnemann, that the Public Hearing be closed. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Kline, seconded by Bailey, that the Planning Commission recommendations be concurred with and the City Attorney be instructed to draw up the necessary ordinance granting rezone. MOTION CARRIED Mayor Gaines declared Public Hearing open on petition for annexation of that parcel of property lying between the John Reddington Road and the Green River. It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Sonnemann, that the Public Hearing be closed. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Nickson, that the annexation of that parcel of property lying between the John Reddington Road and the Green River be approved and be submitted to the King County Boundary Review Board for approval. MOTION CARRIED COORESPONDENCE City Clerk Williams read letter from John L. Wright (Bindon, Wright & Partners, Architects,) regarding proposed new City Hall. Mayor Gaines requested the letter be made available to the Municipal Building Committee. City Clerk Williams read letter from Water Pollution Control Commission, Olympia, Washing- ton, regarding approval of Sewer Extensions, L.I.D. 226, 16th st. N. E. between ItI" and "M". Mayor Gaines requested the letter be filed with copy available to the City Engineer. City Clerk Williams read letter from Water Pollution Control Commission, Olympia, Washing- ton regarding approval of Sewer Extensions, Plat of Forest Ridge Townhouse. Mayor Gaines requested the letter be filed with copy available to the City Engineer. City Clerk Williams read letter from Department of Health, Olympia, Washington, regarding Sewer Extensions, 16th St. N. E. between "I" and "M", L.LD. No. 226, approval of plans. Mayor Gaines requested the letter be filed with copy available to the City Engineer. City Clerk Williams read letter from Department of Health, Olympia, Washington, regarding Sewer Extensions, Plat of Forest Ridge Townhouse, approval of plans. Mayor Gaines requested the letter be filed with copy available to the City Engineer. 79 AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY JUNE 2, 1969 City Clerk Williams read letter from Department of Housing and Urban Development, San Francisco, California, acknowledging receipt of application for recertification of the Workable Program for Community Improvement for the City of Auburn. Mayor Gaines requested the letter be filed. City Clerk Williams read letter from Metro, Seattle, Washington, regarding comprehensive sewerage plan for upper Green River basin. Mayor Gaines urged the Councilmen and staff members to attend the meeting to be held at 10:00 A.M., June 12, 1969, and referred the letter to the Utilities Committee. City Clerk Williams read letter with three copies of proposed plat of Robin Wood for I Herbert R. Elving. It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Nickson, that the proposed plat of Robin Wood for Herbert R. Elving be referred to the Planning Commission. MOTION CARRIED RECOMMENDATIONS PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS The Planning Commission requests approval of final plat of replat of Lot 4, Block 1, Knickerbocker Heights addition. It was moved by Kline, seconded by Blakeney, that request for approval of final plat of replat of Lot 4, Block 1, Knickerbocker Heights Addition be tabled to June 16, 1969 Council Meeting. MOTION CARRIED The following items were submitted by the Planning Commission to call for Public Hearing: 1. The request of Charles Jovich to rezone from R-2 to R-3, a parcel of land lying on the N. E. Corner of 27th and "D" St. S. E. (Application No. 4-69) 2. The request of Roland A. Crabtree to rezone from Unclassified to R-2, R-3, R-4, I C-l and C-3, property located South of Oravetz Road area. (Application No. 11-69) 3. The request of Al Morrison to rezone from R-2 to NS and C-3, a parcel of land lying at the S. W. . corner of "R" and 29th St. S. E. (Application No. 40-68) 4. The request of John R. Hurt to rezone from R-2 to SPU for a dental clinic a parcel of land locàted at 620 "M" St. N.E. (Application No. 12-69) It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Kline, that Public Hearing be held on requests 1, 2, 3, and 4 above at 8:00 P.M., June 16. MOTION CARRIED ENGINEERING RECOMMENDATIONS The following items were submitted by the Director of Public Works for approval: l. Progress Payment No. 1 to Valley Cement Construction for Street Improvement No. 114 (C Street S.W.) for $4,749.61. It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Blakeney, that Progress Payment No.1 to Valley Cement Construction for Street Improvement No. 114 (C Street S.W.) for $4,749.61 be paid. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen present voting YES. MOTION CARRIED I 2. Progress Payment No. 6 to R. L. Moss & Co. for Street Improvement No. 105 (West Valley Highway) for $21,788.63. It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Blakeney, that Progress Payment No. 6 to R. L. Moss & Co. for Street Improvement No. 105 (West Valley Highway) for $21,788.63 be paid. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen present voting YES. MOTION CARRIED 3. Progress Payment No. 8 to Morris Construction Co. for L.I.D. No. 222 (Auburn Way North) for $83,261.16. ~O AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY JUNE 2, 1969 It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Blakeney, that Progress Payment No. 8 to Morris Construction Co. for L.I.D. No. 222 (Auburn Way North) for $83,261.16 be paid. MOTION CARRIED 4. Progress Payment No.1 to R. L. Moss & Co. for L.I.D. No. 226 (16th st. N. E.) for $20,071.03. It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Nickson, that Progress Payment No. 1 to R. L. Moss & Co. for L.I.D. No. 226 (16th st. N.E.) for $20,071.03 be paid. ROLL CALL yarE: All Councilmen present voting YES. I MOTION CARRIED 5. Authorization to advertise for bids for Street Improvement No. 104 (R street Bridge) Bid opening July 2, 1969 at 9:00 A.M. It was moved by Bailey, seconded by Blakeney, that the City Engineer be authorized to advertise for bids for Street Improvement No. 104 (R Street Bridge), with bid opening July 2, 1969 at 9:00 A.M. MOTION CARRIED 6. Authorization to advertise for bids for Pumphouse and related construction for Well No. 2 and watermains from Well No. 2 to 14th st. N. E. Bid opening July 2, 1969 at 11:00 A.M. It was moved by Kline, seconded by Darling, that the City Engineer be authorized to advertise for bids for Pumphouse and related construction fer Well No. 2 and water- mains from Well No. 2 to 14th street N. E. Bid opening July 2, 1969 at 11:00 A.M. MOTION CARRIED 7. Authorization to advertise for aeration equipment for modification to the sewage lagoon. It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Sonnemann, the City Engineer be authorized to advertise for bids for aeration equipment for modification to the sewage lagoon. I Mr. Frank Shaughnessy, from audience, stated the Council has authorized to Call for Bids, but asked if they have the specifications, and if not why not; he said further why are we letting our sewer lagoon go for an airport. Mayor Gaines asked Mr. Chet Woods from Hill, Chase and Ingman, to explain the aeration equipment. Mr. Woods replied with reasons for the interim measure to be installed at once until the specifications and plans can be submitted for the next modification. It was moved by Kline, seconded by Blakeney, that action on the aeration equipment be tabled until after the Utility Committee report. MOTION CARRIED PROCLAMATIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND APPOINTMENTS Mayor Gaines appointed Dick Fiedler to Valley Regional Planning Commission to replace David Van Hoose, who resigned. Mayor Gaines introduced Jack Ryan, reporter for the Seattle Post Intelligencer, who will be reporting Council Meetings. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS I AmpOOT COMMITTEE - KLINE Councilman Kline, reporting for the Airport Committee, stated the Airport Committee held a meeting on May 29, 1969 at which time the committee had discussed the proposal submitted by Gordon & Cross, P.E., for electrical engineering services at the new air field. It was moved by Kline, seconded by Nickson, that Gordon & Cross, P.E. be retained as Electrical Consulting Engineers for the City and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the agreement on an hourly basis as per the rate schedule attached to the agreement. MOTION CARRIED At this point in the meeting, Reuben Frostad, Chairman of the Cemetery Board, from audience announced the Cemetery Board had unanimously voted to appoint Wilbur Nichols as the new Cemetery Supervisor. 81 AUBURN, WASHINGTON FINANCE COMMITTEE - KLINE MONDAY JUNE 2, 1969 Councilman Kline, reporting for the Finance Committee, stated the committee discussed City Treasurer's request to purchase Financing Warrants as follows: L.I.D. Guaranty Fund Fire Relief & Pension Fund Wa ter Fund $ 356.56 1870.98 7.12 It was moved by Kline, seconded by Sonnemann, that the City Treasurer be author.ized to purchase the Financing Warrants as listed above. MOTION CARRIED I The Finance Committee di~ussed financing for water-sewer purposes, and the possibi- lity of issuing financing warrants to be redeemed at a later date when revenue bonds are sold, and that a commitment from Blythe & Co. be obtained guaranteeing a bid under the revenue bonds. It was moved by Kline, seconded by Blakeney, that Blythe & Co. be retained to sell water-sewer bonds subject to Council acceptance of fees for the perspectus. MOTION CARRIED The Finance Committee discussed the request of the Municipal Court to purchase filing cabinets for the sum of $324.00 without an emergency apprÒpriation. It was moved by Kline, seconded by Sonnemann, that the Municipal Court be authorized to expend the sum of $324.00 for filing cabinets. MOTION CARRIED The Finance Committee discussed the request of the City Attorney to overexpend the travel account to enable Mr. Van Siclen, Assistant City Attorney to attend a negotiations clinic in New York. It was moved by Kline, seconded by Blakeney, the request of the City Attorney be granted to overexpend the travel account to enable Mr. Van Siclen, to attend a negotiations clinic in New York. MOTION CARRIED I It was moved by Kline, seconded by Bailey, that additional shelving be placed in the basement of City Hall for storage, by General Administration. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Kline, seconded by Sonnemann, that General Administration be author- ized to purchase a shredder for use by the Police Department in the approximate sum of $300.00 from Account No. 3.4. MOTION CARRIED The Library requested permission to expend $1,000.00 to purchase a laminator for covering books, and the Finance Committee recommends the Library expend the monies budgeted for a book deposit box for a laminator in the approximate sum of $1,000.00. MOTION CARRIED LICENSE COMMITTEE-SONNEMANN Councilman Sonnemann, reporting for License Committee, reported the Committee had considered the request of Richard M. Laybourn for cabaret license for teenage dances at VFW Hall and it was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Nickson, that the request be denied. MOTION CARRIED The License Committee recommends the ordinance on taxicabs be changed and that the City Attorney have an ordinance prepared for introduction only. I STREET, ENGINEERING AND PLANNING COMMITTEE - BLAKENEY Councilman Blakeney, reporting for Street, Engineering and Planning Committee, stated two short-term loading zones to be signed as follows: Loading Zone - 7 AM to 12 PM, Monday through Friday - I-hour parking 12 PM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, all day Saturday and Sunday and Holidays, to be located immediately West of the crosswalk on East Main Street that is parallel with the West marginal line of B Street S. E. extended North to its intersection with the North side of Main Street. The other short-term loading zone to be located immediately East of the crosswalk which is parallel with the East Marginal line of B Street N. E. extended South to its intersection with the South side of East Main Street. I I I 82 AUBURN, WASHIIDTON MONDAY JUNE 2, 1969 The Committee recommends the creation of a Resolution L.I.D. to improve 1st street N.E., K street to L street. It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Bailey, that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare necessary Resolution to create L.I.D. for improvement of 1st Street N. E. between K Street and L Street N. E., to include curb and gutter where non-existing and asphaltic concrete paving, etc. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Bailey, that the ordinance on loading zones be changed in accordance to the recommendations of the street Committee. MOTION CARRIED CODE AND ORDINANCE CO~~TTEE - NICKSON Councilman Nickson reporting for the Code and Ordinance Committee, reported he attended the Suburban Mayors Association and heard a report by Mr. Kenneth Cole on Optional Municipal Code, and requested additional copies be obtained from the Assoc- iation of Washington Cities by City Clerk. UTILITY COMMITTEE - KLINE Councilman Kline, reporting for Councilman Fitzsimmons, reported it was the recommen- dation of the Utility Committee that Hill, Ingman and Chase prepare a study and report with regard to the Sewerage System. Mr. Shaughnessy commented he was happy to see the City is not holding up on attempting to commence correction to the sewerage problem. It was moved by Kline, seconded by Darling to remove from the table at this time the request of the Director of Public Works for authorization to advertise for aeration equipment for modifications to the sewage lagoon. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Kline, seconded by Nickson, that authorization to advertise for aeration equipment for modifications to the sewage lagoon be given. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Kline, seconded by Darling, that Hill, Chase and Ingman, conduct a study for the City of Auburn for long range costs compared to Metro. MOTION CARRIED DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS Mr. Fred Poe, Director of Public Works, gave a report on construction of 4th Street N .E., which will involve a period of approximately a week and a half. Mr. Poe stated he would appreciate notice in the papers cautioning motorists. Mr. Lange asked Mr. Orville Greer, Street Department Supervisor, to give a report on Spring Cleanup. Mayor Gaines congratulated the Engineering Department on a job well done. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE NO. 2348 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.42.030 OF THE AUBURN CITY CODE, SAID CHAPTER AMENDED RELATING TO THE LEVY OF THE UTILITIES OCCUPATION TAX OF THE CITY OF AUBURN AND THE BUSINESSES SUBJECT THERETO". It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Nickson, that Ordinance No. 2348 be adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED ORDINANCE NO. 2355 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF' THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTIONS 9.16.020, 9.22.190 AND 9.22.200 OF THE AUBURN CITY CODE, SAID SECTIONS AMENDED RELATING TO ONE-WAY ALLEY REGULATIONS AND ONE AND TWO HOUR NON-METERED PARKING REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, AND REPEALING ANY ORDINANCE OR ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF AUBURN IN CONFLICT HEREWITH". It was moved by Blakeney, seconded that Ordinance No. 2355 be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED ORDINANCE NO. 2356 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF' THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO AND REGULATING THE OPERATION OF AND RATES CHARGED BY TAXICABS LICENSED BY THE CITY OF AUBURN AND REPEALING ORDINANCES NO. 982, 1689, 1200 AND 2058 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, AND ALL AMEND~TS THERETO AND ALL OTHER ORDINANCES AND SECTIONS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITHtI. 83 AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY JUNE 2, 1969 It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Blakeney, that Ordinance No. 2356 be introduced only. MOTION CARRIED RESOLUTION NO. 366 It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Sonnemann, that Resolution No. 366 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE CITY TO IMPROVE A PORTION OF A STREET SITUATE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN BY THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF EXCAVATION, BALLASTING, ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVING AND CURB AND GUTTER WHERE NON-EXISTING, PURSUANT TO A LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO BE CREATED ¡''OR SUCH PURPOSE It be introduced and adopted. MOTION CARRIED I APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS AND TRANSFERS It was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Ba~te.~.t that the transfers and vouchers as listed in the total amount of $197,365.54õe approved for payment. Claims Warrants Nos. 690 through 784 and payroll in the amount of $106,803.53--Payroll warrants Nos. 762 through 1157. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen present voting YES. MOTION CARRIED MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS City Clerk Williams read letter from Charles H. Schuler, President of the Auburn Fire Fighter Local 1352, advising the Fire Fighters will soon submit their proposal for 1970. Mayor Gaines requested the letter be filed. City Clerk Williams read letter from Fred W. Poe enclosing bids for L.I.D. 232, ext- tension of water, sanitary sewer and street construction on 28th St. N. E. East of "I" St. N. E. as follows: L.D.L. LAND DEVELOPMENT CO., INC. MORRIS CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. MOSS CONSTRUCTION COHPANY, INC. $ 24,255.00 25,029.50 29,470.00 I It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Blakeney, that the Bid be awarded to low bidder, L.D.L. Land Development Co., Inc. for the sum of $24,255.00, and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign contract for same and the Bid Bonds of the unsuccessful bidders be returned. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen present voting YES. MOTION CARRIED There being no further business to come before the Council, it was moved by Blakeney, seconded by Nickson, the meeting be adjourned at 9:40 P.M. MOTION CARRIED APPROVED THIS 3rd DAY OF JUNE, 1969. ~v uJ~ CITY CLERK R" go,J ~ /J~...¿.. MAYOR I