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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-03-1971 I I I AUBURN, WASHINGTON MAY 3, 1971 20;3 MONDAY The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Auburn, convened at 8:00 P.M., in the Auburn Ci ty Hall Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kersey. Councilmen present: Councilman Kline, Sonnemann, Darling, Holman, Fiedler and Nickson. Councilman Shaughnessy was excused. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Darling, seconded by Holman, that the Council Minutes of April 19, 1971 Council Meeting be approved as mailed. MOTION CARRIED PUBLIC HEARINGS Mayor Kersey declared the Public Hearing open on Final Assessment Roll for LID 250 (K Street N.E. from 8th st. N.E. to Harvey Road), street, sanitary sewer and sidewalk construction. It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Fiedler, that the Public Hearing be closed. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by be approved and confirmed and the City ordinance approving and confi rming the ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting Fiedler, that Final Assessment Roll for LID 250 Attorney be instructed to prepare necessary assessment and assessment roll. YES. MOTION CARRIED Mayor Kersey declared the Public Hearing open on request of the City of Auburn to establish a Comprehensive Land Use Plan for the area annexed to the City of Auburn lying between South 277th Street and South 288th Street. (Comp 1-71) The Planning Commission recommend to the City Council the approval of Comp 1-71, to continue the existing Comprehensive Land Use Plan northward to the North City Limits at South 288th Street. City Clerk Williams read the following recommendations from the Planning Director for the adoption of a Comprehensive Land Use Plan: As shown on the attached Comprehensive Land Use map, we have projected our existing land use plan north to include the area annexed. This extends to South 277th Street, which has been designated as a common boundary between Auburn and Kent. We have also included some Open Space adjacent to the Green River which is being purchased by Forward Thrust as a portion of the North Green River Park. The arterial and collector streets projected through the area north and south are a continuation of Auburn Way North, "I" Street N.E.and "M" Street N.E. Together with the east-west extehsion of South 285th Street these streets will provide a desirable grid to provide traffic circulation within the area. We hereby recommend that this Comprehensive Land Use Plan be adopted by Resolution and a certified copy of the resolution and map be filed in the office of the King County Auditor. It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Sonnemann, that the Public Hearing be closed. MOTION CARRIED 'J It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Kline, that the request of the City of Auburn to establish a Comprehensive Land Use Plan for the area annexed to the City of Auburn lying between South 277th Street and South 288th Street, be approved and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare necessary resolution establishing Comprehensive Land Use Plan, COMP 1-71. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE City Clerk Williams read Notice in Condemnation and for Trial Setting of State of Washington vs. Lawrence Bogle, Kenneth P. Weeks, Phillips Dickenson, John G1ase and Orlo B. Kellogg, all as Trustees of Jeff's Orphans Home; Arnold W. Davis and Betty Z. Davis, his wife; Lance A. Davis and Patricia D. Davis, his wife; City of Auburn, a Municipal Corporation. City Attorney Bereiter informed the Mayor and Council this matter should be noted and fil ed . 2.04 AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY MAY 3, 1971 City Clerk Williams read letter from State Department of Health regarding Water Improve- ment No. 73, advising of approval of plans and specifications for project. Mayor Kersey requested the letter be filed. City Clerk Williams read letter from Auburn Elks Lodge 1808 requesting permission to have the Carlson & Barnes five ring Circus perform on June 25, 1971. It was moved by Kline, seconded by Fiedler, that request to have Carlson & Barnes five ring Circus perform on June 25, 1971 be granted subject to concurrence of the License Committee. MOTION CARRIED I City Clerk Williams read Zone Change Application from Sam F. Parker for change of zoning classification from A-1 to M-l, property located at 3536 B Street N.W.; Application for Land Classification from James L. Stewart, property located at 306 29th N.W., and Application for Land Classification from George Kawasaki, property located at 4238 Auburn Way North. It was moved by Kline, seconded by Fiedler, that Zone Change Application from Sam F. Parker, and request of James L. Stewart and George Kawasaki be referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation. MOTION CARRIED AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Mayor Kersey welcomed Bernie Chi1quist, Leading Knight of the Auburn Elks, to the Auburn City Council Meeting. BID OPENING Bids were opened at 11:00 A.M., April 29,1971 on recall for bids for landscaping of Auburn Way North beautification with bids submitted as follows: E.P. & N. CONST. FREIGANG VALLEY CEMENT BUCKLEY NURSERY LANDSCAPING, INC. OSAKA $32,312.28 46,270.09 50,425.73 40,618.99 38,705.89 38,143.98 I The above bids included sales tax and all bids were accompanied by Bid Bonds. The Planning Commission recommend that the bid be awarded to E.P.& N. Const., based upon the recommendations of the landscape consultant, for the total amount of $32,312.28 including sales tax. It was moved by Darling, seconded by Holman, that the bid be awarded to E.P. & N. Const. for landscaping of Auburh Way North beautification in the amount of $32,312.28 including sales tax, subject to review and approval of the Planning, Beautification and Building Codes Committee. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilman voting YES. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Kline, seconded by Holman, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign a contract with E.P. & N. Const. and that immediately all but the three low bidders be returned their Bid Bonds, and upon signing of the contract the remaining two low bidders be returned their Bid Bonds, and all subject to concurrence and approval of the Planning Beautification and Building Codes Committee of the Project. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED RECOMMENDATIONS The following items were submi tted for Council approval by the Director of Publi c Works, I Pay Estimate No. 5 to Tri-State Construction Co. for construction of St. Imp. 122 (West Main Street) for $34,470.18. It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Sonnemann, that Pay Estimate No. 5 to Tri-State Construction of St. Imp. 122 in the sum of $34,470.18 be approved for payment. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Pay Estimate No. 3 to K10kstad Cement Contractors for construction of St. Imp. 124 (B St. S.W. Main to 3rd & 1st N.W.) for $18,969.73. It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Fiedler, that Pay Estimate No. 3 to Klokstad Cement I I I AUBURN, WASHINGTON MAY 3,1971 MONDAY 205 Contractors for construction of St. Imp. 124 in the sum of $18,969.73 be approved for payment. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Pay Estimate No.1 to General Service Electric, Inc. for construction of St. Imp. 119 (improvements to three intersections) for $23,140.00.) It was moved by Electric, Inc., ROLL CALL VOTE: Nickson, seconded by Sonnemann, that Pay Estimate No.1 to General Service for construction of St. Imp. 119 for $23,140.00 be approved for payment. All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Pay Estimate No.1 to M.A. Sega1e, Inc. for construction of St. Imp. 101 (15th St. N.E. N.W. street portion) for $62,003.48. It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Sonnemann, that Pay Estimate No. 1 to M.A. Segale, Inc. for construction of St. Imp. 101 in the sum of $62,003.48 be approved for payment. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED PROCLAMATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Kersey declared the week beginning May 1, 1971 as Youth Week in the City of Auburn. Mayor Kersey declared May 8, 1971 as Fire Service Recognition Day in the City of Auburn. Mayor Kersey declared the week of May 9 through 15, 1971 as National Hospital Week in commemoration of the Auburn General Hospital's 50th Anniversary within the City Limits of the City of Auburn. Mayor Kersey read letter from Mrs. Dean Patterson, American Association of university Women, with $10.00 check enclosed for Auburn Beautification. Mayor Kersey advised he would forward the check and letter to the Planning, Beautification and Building Codes Committee. Mayor Kersey read letter from Board of Certification of the American Water Works Association, advising that Jerry L. Keesee, William L. Folkes and Robert M. Kindernecht have completed a water works course at Green River College and commending these three for their participation in this course. Mayor Kersey read letter from the Department of Social and Health Services with enclosure of Certificates of Competency to be presented to Keith Dunbar and Everett Effland for successfully passing the written examination for water pollution control plant operators. Mayor Kersey stated these men should be commended for participation in this program. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS AIRPORT COMMITTEE - KLINE Councilman Kline, reporting for Airport Committee, stated the Committee recommends approval of Resolution 468. FINANCE COMMITTEE - KLINE Councilman Kline, reporting for Finance Committee, stated he would make the following motions predicated on the majority approval of the Finance Committee. It was moved by Kline, seconded by Nickson, that the Council approve the part time staff as presented for the Parks and Recreation Department. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Kline, seconded by Nickson, that the City Treasurer be authorized to invest the sum of $200,000.00 Airport Construction Funds not to exceed 90 days. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED The Finance Committee refer back to the City Council the matter relative to the disposition of vehicle #201. The Finance Committe recommends approval of the expenditure of $18,000.00 for the purchase of an Eductor. 20G AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY MAY 3,1971 It was moved by Kline, seconded by Nickson, subject to the concurring written legal opinion of the City Attorney that it is legal to purchase on the bid of the City of Kent an Eductor and a truck chassis on a State Bid, that the Public Works Department be authorized to purchase an Eductor on the City of Keht's bid and a truck chassis on a State Bid, and if one or the other or both purchases are unsuccessful that the City Clerk be authorized to call for bids for the purchase of same. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Kline, seconded by Fiedler, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to enter into an agreement with Leonard Construction Co. to construct a roof over the pen areas of the Animal shelter. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Councilman Kline reported that it was the recommendation of the Finance Committee that the conversion of the furnace at City Hall from Black oil to Gas was an administrative matter and that the Mayor should accomplish this which will result in cleaner air, and better operation of our furnace with less problem. 1 UTILITY COMMITTEE - SHAUGHNESSY Councilman Kline, reporting for Chairman Shaughnessy, announced the Utility Committee will meet at 7:30 P.M., Wednesday, May 5, 1971. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE - SONNEMANN Councilman Sonnemann reporting for the Committee, stated the Committee recommend approval of the repair of the roof at the Fire Station and purchase of new drapes in the fire station, of which were included in the 1971 Budget. MUNICIPAL BUILDING COMMITTEE - HOLMAN Councilman Holman, reporting for the Municipal Building Committee, stated the Committee have discussed the matter of the use of the two lots adjacent to the City Hall Building and the possibility of loss of the use of same and the Committee concluded that the City should purchase these two lots. It was moved by Holman, seconded by Fiedler, that the Mayor be authorized to start 1 proceedings to purchase Lot 1 and 2, Block 1 of L.W. Ballard Addition to the Town of Slaughter for the approximate sum of $62,000.00. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Councilman Holman reported the Committee is convinced the City is not meeting safety requirements and it is necessary to add one or two fire escapes at the approximate price of $600 to $650. It was moved by Holman, seconded by Kline, that the Mayor proceed to obtain the fire escapes subject to approval of building permit for same. MOTION CARRIED LICENSE, ANIMAL CONTROL AND CIVIL DEFENSE COMMITTEE - FIEDLER Councilman Fiedler reported the Committee met May 3, 1971 and considered and approved the license of Fred DeMarco for Merchant Patrol License. STREET AND ENGINEERING COMMITTEE MINUTES - NICKSON Councilman Nickson reporting for Street and Engineering Committee, stated the Committee considered the closure of the left-turn land from Auburn Way North onto Harvey Road and 15th N.E. and the Committee recommended the staff go ahead with such a plan during the working hours until such time as an alternate haul route can or may be established. The Committee considered the conversion of city equipment to L.P. Gas and authorized conversion of the mobile sweeper and the 5 yard Chev. Dump Truck. 1- The Committee considered the acquisition of a 15 foot wide lane between Hemlock Street S.E. and Scenic Drive (South of Forest Villa 3 Plat) and the Committee recommends purchase of this lane. The Committee reviewed the proposed U.A.B. Project for Ellingson Road ( Pacific Avenue to "A" Street S.E.) and directed the staff to prepare for submittal of a project prospectus. The Commi ttee reviewed the repair of Oravetz Road, portion Wes t of intersection wi th "R" St. S.E., in the amount of approximately $3,475.00, and it was the recommendation of the I 1 I AUBURN, WASHINGTON 207 MONDAY MAY 3, 1971 Committee to proceed with the repair. The Committee considered the improvement of 22nd Street N.E., West of Auburn Way North, to construct a 44 foot street with curb and gutter and two inches of asphaltic concrete and it was moved by Nickson, seconded by Sonnemann, that the Public Works Department be authorized to advertise for bids for improvement of 22nd Street N.E. MOTION CARRIED OLD BUSINESS It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Sonnemann, that request of Broadway Holding Company for grading, being application 12-71, be scheduled for Public Hearing at 8:00 P.M., May 17, 1971. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilman Fiedler, Sonnemann and Holman voting YES. Councilman Nickson, Kline and Darling voting NO. Mayor Kersey voting YES. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Sonnemann, that Council reconsider the motion to approve the request of the City of Auburn for a Special Property Use Permit for fill material removal. It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Fiedler, that this matter be tabled until the next meeting. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilman Sonnemann, Holman and Fiedler voting YES. Councilman Darling, Nickson and Kline voting NO. Mayor Kersey voting YES. MOTION CARRIED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (Listed on Agenda as 2544) It was moved by Darling, seconded by Fiedler, that Ordinance No. 2548 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, REPEALING SUB SECTION (B) OF SECTION 2 OF AUBURN CITY ORDINANCE NO. 2175 AND ADDING A NEW SUB SECTION (B) TO SECTION 2 OF SAID ORDINANCE NO. 2175, PASSED THE 5TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1968, WHICH CHANGES THE BUILDING PERMIT FEES IN THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1967 EDITION, ADOPTED BY SAID ORDINANCE NO. 2175." be introduced only. MOTION CARRIED ORDINANCE NO. 2545 It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Holman, that Ordinance 2545 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING AN "EQUIPMENT RESERVE FUND" FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACCUMULATING MONIES EITHER BY ALLOCATION FROM GENERAL REVENUES OF THE CITY OR FROM TRANSFER FROM OTHER FUNDS OF THE CITY TO HAVE MONEY ON HAND TO REPLACE WORN OUT MUNICIPAL EQUIPMENT OR FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING NEW MUNICIAPL EQUIPMENT WHICH IS OVER AND ABOVE MUNICIPAL EQUIPMENT PREVIOUSLY OWNED BY THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON." be introduced only. MOTION CARRIED ORDINANCE NO. 2546 It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Sonnemann, that Ordinance No. 2546 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, ADDING A NEW SECTION TO CHAPTER 8.18 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PERTAINING TO OBSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS AND MAKING SECTIONS 4401 THROUGH 4406 OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE,1967 EDITION, A SPECIFIC PROVISION OF AND EXEMPTION TO SAID CODIFED CHAPTER 8.18 OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON." be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED ORDINANCE NO. 2547 It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Holman, that Ordinance No. 2547 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CODIFIED AUBURN CITY ORDINANCE 9.22.260 (a) BY ADDING THERETO AN ADDITIONAL COMMERCIAL LOADING ZONE ON "B" STREET S. W. " be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED RESOLUTION NO. 468 It was moved by Holman, seconded by Nickson, that Resolution 468 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, AN ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES CONTRACT AGREEMENT 208 AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY MAY 3, 1971 BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUBURN AND ARCHIE J. FRY, ARCHITECT, TO PERFORM PROFESSIOÑAL SERVICES." be adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED APPROVAL. OF VOUCHERS AND TRANSFERS It was moved by Kline, seconded by Sonnemann, that the Voucher Approval and Depart- ment List in the sum of $596,314.93 be approved for payment. Claims Checks Nos. 467 to 500; 801 to 835; totaling $548,607.08; and Claims Checks No.s 901 thru 993; 995 thru 1135 totaling $46,600.63 and H.U.D. Check #111 in the amount of $1107.22. Payroll Checks in the amount of $141,298.01--Checks Nos. 1446 thru 1919. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Sonnemann, that Ordinance No. 2539 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 FOR STREET PURPOSES AT THE INTERSECTION OF AUBURN WAY NORTH AND HARVEY ROAD" be adopted. (Introduced April 5, 1971) ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED City Clerk Williams read Zone Change Application from Bonjorni, Burgeson and Fiori, for change of zoning classification from A-l to C-1, property located at 3204 Auburn Way North. It was moved by Kline, seconded by Fiedler, that Zone Change Application from Bonjorni, Burgeson and Fiori be referred to the Planning Commission. MOTION CARRIED There being no further business to come before the Council the meeting was adjourned by the Mayor at 9:45 P.M. Approved this 4th day of May, 1971. ~ --r1.f /J d d,:"" ~ ¿ . CITY CLERK 4f~v ~W-~ I,. MA OR 7 1 1 I