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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-02-1971 AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY AUGUST 2, 1971 2/17 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: Councilmen Kline, Sonnemann, Shaughnessy, Darling, Holman, Fiedler and Nickson. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Darling, seconded by Fiedler, that the Minutes of July 19, 1971 Council Meeting and the July 26, 1971 Special Council Meeting be approved as mailed. I MOTION CARRIED PUBLIC HEARINGS Mayor Kersey declared Public Hearing open on request of James L. Stewart for land reclassi- fication under RCW 84.34 for Agricultural Lands Current Use Assessment a parcel of property located at 306 29th Street N. W. (Application No. 14-71) The Planning Commission recommends approval of this request provided that the owner agree and covenant the following conditions that shall be binding on their heirs, successors and assigns for the period of time that their property is used for agricultural purposes under provisions of Chapter 84.34, Laws of the State of Washington. 1. In the event that the City and/or the adjacent property owners desire to extend any street designated as arterial, secondary arterial or collector street on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan adopted by the City of Auburn or any amendments thereto adopted after public hearing thereon; the owner their heirs, successors or assigns shall dedicate to the City of Auburn for street purposes the right-of-way necessary for the extension of the aforesaid streets through their property. 2. If an existing City street abutts or extends through the parcel of land requesting class- ification and said street right-of~way does not meet the minimum right-of-way width as prescribed by the City of Auburn Street Committee policy, the owner, their heirs, successors and assigns shall dedicate to the City of Auburn for street purposes sufficient right-of-way to meet minimum requirements at such time as the City and/or adjacent property desire to improve said street or streets by Local Improvement District or other means. I 3. The owner, their heirs, successors or assigns shall agree to participate in any Local Improvement District for the installation of public utilities and/or street improvements by signing a petition requesting said improvements when said petition is initiated by property owners in the vicinity of the owner's property. It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Darling, that the Public Hearing be closed. MOTION CARRIED Brief discussion followed with George Schuler, Planning Director, giving an explanation of land reclassification under RCW 84.34 and Representative Shinpoch reporting on the matter as same became law. It was moved by Fiedler, that request of James L. Stewart be tabled. It was moved by Kline, seconded by Fiedler, to suspend the rule for discussion of the motion. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Holman, that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up necessary ordinance to implement reclassification under RCW 84.34 for Agricultural Lands Current Use Assessment. I It was moved by Kline, seconded by Fiedler, that the motion be amended to add that the City Attorney be instructed to render a legal opinion on the law to Mr. Stewart. VOTE ON AMENDMENT. MOTION CARRIED VOTE ON MOTION AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED Mayor Kersey declared Public Hearing open on the request of Washington Natural Gas Company to rezone from Suburban Residential (County Classification) to SPU for a gas utility regulator, a parcel of property located at Cameron Village, 3509 Lemon Tree Lane. (Application No. 18-71) 248 AUBURN, WASHINGTON AUGUST 2, 1971 MONDAY The Planning Commission recommend to the City Council the approval of the request of Washing- ton Natural Gas Co. with the following conditions: 1. That prior to the issuance of a building permit plot plans, exterior elevations and land- scaping be submitted to the Planning, Beautification and Building Codes Committee of the City Council for approval, modification or rejection. 2. The owner be required to plant, cause to grow and provide maintenance of the landscaping to be installed. It was moved by Holman, seconded by Fiedler, that the Public Hearing be closed. MOTION CARRIED I It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Holman, that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up necessary ordinance granting rezone request of Washington Natural Gas Company to rezone from Suburban Residential (County Classification) to SPU for a gas utility regulator a parcel of property located at Cameron Village, 3509 Lemon Tree Lane and the recommendations of the Planning Commission be a part of the ordinance. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Mayor Kersey declared Public Hearing open on request of Robert C. Kline, Jr., for a prelim- inary plat of a parcel of property located on Aaby Drive. (Application No. P-1-7l) The Planning Commission recommend to the City Council approval of the request of Robert Kline. It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Holman, that the Public Hearing be closed. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Darling, seconded by Holman, that the request of Robert C. Kline, Jr., for a preliminary plat be approved and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare necessary ordinance. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilman Darling, Holman, Fiedler, Sonnemann and Shaughnessy voting YES. Councilman Nickson abstained for the reason of adjacent property owner. Councilman Kline abstained. MOTION CARRIED I CORRESPONDENCE City Clerk Williams read petition submitted by Paulette Allie for installation of street light in King County Housing Project located at 8th Street S. E. It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Fiedler, that the petition be referred to the Street Committee and the Police Department submit recommendation with regard to installation of street light at this location. MOTION CARRIED City Clerk Williams read letter from M. A. Reiersgard regarding the dog law. Mayor Kersey requested the matter be referred to the Animal Warden. City Clerk Williams read letter from White River Buddhist Church regarding Japanese Cultural Dance Festival to be held August 7, 1971. Mayor Kersey requested the letter be filed. City Clerk Williams read letters from Department of Social and Health Services, Division Health, and State Department of Ecology regarding Street Improvement #120, LID 259 and 260, and approval of plans and specifications for project. of Mayor Kersey requested the letters be referred to the Department of Public Works. City Clerk Williams read letter from Boundary Review Board regarding proposed annexation #42 (Northlake) Lakehaven Sewer District. I Mayor Kersey requested the letter be referred to the Department of Public Works. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Mayor Kersey welcomed candidates for Council Position #2, John Lea and Robert Amschler, who stood and introduced themselves to those present at the Council Meeting. Mayor Kersey asked Wilbur Nichols to tell the Council about the awards the Elks Lodge had recei ved . Wilbur Nichols, Exalted Ruler of the Auburn Elks Lodge advised that the Elks Lodge had AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY AUGUST 2, 1971 24H received honors in awards--being overall winner of youth activities; placing 2nd in presentation of Youth Scrapbook; placing 3rd in Flag Day Program, (this implies to what our flag stands for). Mr. Nichols pointed out all awards were judged by National Judges for lodges over 2000 membership. Roberta Morley, City Historian, advised there is great demand for a new updated City History Book and requested consideration be given for funds to help defray costs for preparing the book. BID OPENING Bids were opened at 11:00 A.M., July 28, 1971, on Call for Bids on L.I.D. 261 for sanitary sewer in 15th St. N.E./N.W. vicinity, with bids submitted as follows: I BIDDER MORRIS CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. W. C. FROST CONSTRUCTION CO. F. COLUCCIO CONSTRUCTION CO. C. J. ROCKEY CO., INC. SELECT CONTRACTORS, INC. T & E CONSTRUCTION CO. HAROLD KAESER CO. TOTAL BID $45,555.30 49,108.50 55,688.27 56,886.90 60,666.90 63,468.35 75,950.70 The above bids were accompanied by Bid Bonds; the above bids include sales tax. It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that the contract for construction of LID 261 be awarded to Morris Construction Co., Inc., on their low bid of $45,555.30. It was moved by Shaughnessy, seconded by Holman, that Morris Construction Co., Inc. be awarded the contract for construction of LID 261 on their low bid of $45,555.30 and that the bid bonds of all but the three lowest bidders be returned immediately, and upon signing of a contract the bid bonds of the two remaining bid bonds of the two remaining bidders be returned. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED RECOMMENDATIONS I The following items were submitted by the Director of Public Works for Council approval: Pay Estimate No.3 to General Service Electric, Inc., for construction of St. Imp. 119, three intersection improvements & signalization, for $11,893.25. It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Darling, that Pay Estimate No. 3 to General Service Electric, Inc., for $11,893.25 be approved. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Pay Estimate No.1, final, to W. C. Frost Construction Co. for construction of St. Imp. 137, 22nd st. N.E. between Auburn Way No. & "E" St. N.E. & "E" St. N.E. storm sewer, for $10,799.37. It was moved by Kline, seconded by Nickson, that Pay Estimate No.1, final, to W. C. Frost Construction Co. for $10,799.37 be approved for payment, and the City accept the project as complete and that the retained percentage amounting to $1,199.93 be paid in thirty 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 Authority to hold public hearing on Comprehensive Six Year Street Plan, hearing to be held August 16, 1971. I It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Sonnemann, that Public Hearing be held on Comprehensive Six Year Street Plan at 8:00 P.M., August 16, 1971. PROCLAMATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Kersey read letter received from Larry Huwe, Tournament Director, for Annual Auburn Invi tational Softball Tournament, extending thanks for the help provided by the Ci ty of Auburn, the Parks and Recreation Departments and submitting Certificate of Appreciation for Mayor to present to Len Chapman. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS AIRPORT COMMITTEE - KLINE Councilman Kline reporting for the Airport Committee stated the Committee discussed application for funds from the Washington State Aeronautics Commission and the matter will 250 AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY AUGUST 2, 1971 be investigated and studied further prior to submitting application for same. The Committee reviewed the plans and specifications for building H-7 at the Airport and bids will be opened at 2:00 P.M., August 12, 1971. The Committee discussed an architectural services contract for the proposed new restaurant complex at the airport and the City Attorney is reviewing the matter and upon recommenda- tion of the City Attorney, a contract will be considered for signing. The Airport Committee recommends that the fuel contract with Standard Oil Company be extended for two years. The Committee discussed and considered the proposal from Mr. Ted Smith to operate an inspection, light repair and mechanical examination facility at the airport and Mr. Chipperfield was directed to advise Mr. Smith of the termination of the existing lease agreement with Aviation General and advise date lease agreement would be up for renewal so his application could be considered at that time. I Mr. Chipperfield presented to the Committee a proposal by Al Morrison, John Moore and Al Courter to operate an aircraft dealership at the airport and inasmuch as the City has a lease agreement with Aviation General to operate a maintenance facility and lease agree- ment with Auburn Flight Service guaranteeing them the sole right to sell new and used air- craft on the airport, Mr. Chipperfield was directed to advise Messrs. Morrison, Moore and Courter by letter of the termination date of the two lease agreements and that should they desire to make proposal then they could be considered to operate this facility at the airport. FINANCE COMMITTEE - KLINE Councilman Kline reported the Committee considered the request of the Public Safety Committee for authorization to Call for Bids for police cars and it was the recommendation of the Finance Committee that authorization be given to call for bids for police vehicles at this time within the scope of the 1971 budget and that any additional requirements be budgeted for 1972. The Committee referred the offer of Mr. Samuel Russ to sell or lease to the City a build- ing at West Main Street and A Street N.W. to the Building Committee for study. The Finance Committee recommend approval of the voucher approval list and departmental expenditure list in the amount of $930,124.26. I The Finance Department budget for the year 1972 was reviewed and approved as a preliminary budget and the Committee recommend and authorize the expenditure of $1,200.00 at this time for the renovation of the Treasurer's vault with the installation of a four-hour fire door and removal of wooden shelving and replacement with metal shelving and storage wi thin the vaul t. It was moved by Kline, seconded by Holman, that the Finance Director be authorized to expend the sum not to exceed $1,200.00 to renovate the vault. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED The Committee requested the Finance Director to prepare for the Committee a resume of the various departmental budgets proposed for 1972 showing separately items of labor and capital expenditures. The Committee took no action on a proposed program of the Employment Security Department to involve the City of Auburn on a 50% reimburseable basis. UTILITY COMMITTEE - SHAUGHNESSY Councilman Shaughnessy reported the Committee had discussed Water Improvement NO. 80, lowering water line at Lund Road and S.R. 18 and the Committee authorized obtaining quotes and contracting for Water Improvement No. 80. I The Committee reviewed the cost of telemetering and interconnection of water mains at ram site and the irector of Public Works was requested to report these to the Public Safety Committee and the Fire Chief for purposes of consideration for rating with the Washington Surveying Bureau. The Committee reviewed underground electrical service at 37th Street N.W. and it was the decision of the Committee to recommend to the City Council that a ,delay be rranted to those two residences that have not hooked up to underground/£~~ îb~tm~£t~~de~~i~~Yd~~ay be granted on the three phase pump until its current use of the property changes. It was moved by Shaughnessy, seconded by Darling, that a six months' delay from May 26, 1971 be granted to those residents that have not hook d . t d d f' 't d 1 e up 0 un erground and that an in- ehLnL e e ay be granted on the three phase pump until its current u£e of rhe ,Droperty c anges. MOTIUN CARR.LEv AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY AUGUST 2, 1971 251 It was moved by Shaughnessy, seconded by Darling, that maintenance contracts for chlorination equipment be renewed for a period of one year from its present expiration date. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Shaughnessy, seconded by Darling, that the Water Division Supervisor be authorized to attend the water treatment workshop to be held in Portland, Oregon, October 20 and 21, subject to approval of the Public Works Director. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED The Committee recommend the vacant positions in water and sewer divisions be filled, namely; the vacancy of Ken Garner and LeRoy Heinz. I The Chairman of the Utility Committee advised the Algona Sewage Lift Station has been completed and is now in operation. PLANNING, BEAUTIFICATION AND BUILDING CODES COMMITTEE - DARLING Councilman Darling advised the next meeting will be August 12, 1971 at 7:30 P.M. MUNICIPAL BUILDING COMMITTEE- HOLMAN Councilman Holman announced the Committee will meet August 4, 1971 at 7:30 P.M. LICENSE, ANIMAL CONTROL AND CIVIL DEFENSE COMMITTEE - FIEDLER The Committee met August 9, 1971 to review the new gambling law and it was the recommenda- tion of the Committee the ordinance regarding bingo, raffles and other games of skill be introduced and adopted and that those who will have bingo games will register with the Police Department. STREET AND ENGINEERING COMMITTEE - NICKSON Councilman Nickson, reporting for Street and Engineering Committee, reviewed items in the minutes, and further consideration will be given to the matter of on-street parking on Auburn Way North between 1st and 2nd Streets N. E. and it was the recommendation of the Committee that the City Attorney prepare a new ordinance on parking for consideration of the Council. I The Committee discussed the matter of the proposed haul route agreement over Howard Road northerly to Auburn Way South and northwesterly and concern with regard to restriction of hauling time from 7:00 A.M. until 7:00 P.M., and a letter will be transmitted to the Highway Department in an effort to coordinate hours of hauling. This matter will receive further consideration. The letter to the Council from Mr. Armstrong, Manager of Leisure Manor, was reviewed and a letter to be transmitted to Mr. Armstrong to the effect that the City has no jurisdiction over Indian land, State land and permits granted by the County prior to annexation, and also, the suggested alternate route only moves the problem adjacent to another residential area. The letter is to indicate the intention of the Committee to do those things that are within their jurisdiction and to bring to the attention of the pit operator and/or hauling operator or operators the problem as outlined in the complaint against the use of Howard Road as a haul route. The Committee reviewed the matter of the King County Horizontal Survey and various agencies of government in King County and King County and local jurisdictions propose to share in the cost along with Federal participation. Auburn's share for the three phases (reconnaissance, satellite station establishment, and primary station tie-in from satellite stations)would be $3,342.00. This amount is part of the 1972 budget. I ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE NO. 2572 It was moved by Holman, seconded by Fiedler, that Ordinance No. 2572 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING SECTION 810, UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, VOLUME I, 1970 EDITION PERTAINING TO "OPEN PLAN EDUCATIONAL BUILDING"" be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED ORDINANCE NO. 2573 It was moved by Shaughnessy, seconded by Darling, that Ordinance No. 2573 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CODIFIED AUBURN CITY ORDINANCE 10.08 (WATER--REGULATION AND RATES) BY ADDING NEW PORTIONS THERETO AND BY DELETING PORTIONS THEREOF" be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES MOTION CARRIED 252 AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY AUGUST 2, 1971 ORDINANCE NO. 2574 It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Sonnemann, that Ordinance No. 2574 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, REQUIRING THE REGISTRATION OF ALL PERSONS, COMPANIES AND ORGANIZATIONS WITH THE AUBURN POLICE DEPARTMENT WHEN SUCH PERSONS, COMPANIES OR ORGANIZATIONS PLAN ON ENGAGING IN FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES THROUGH THE USE OF BINGO GAMES, RAFFLES, AND OTHER GAMES OF SKILL AS AUTHORIZED BY CHAPTER 280, LAWS OF 1971, EXTRAORDINARY SESSION (HB 291) AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF" be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED RESOLUTION NO. 477 I It was moved by Kline, seconded by Holman, that Resolution No. 477 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, A "RENEWAL OF AIRPORT DEALER AGREEMENT" WITH STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA, FOR THE SALE OF AIRCRAFT ENGINE FUEL AND LUBRICATING PRODUCTS AT THE AUBURN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT" be adopted and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the agreement with Standard Oil Company, and after the agreement is signed by Standard Oil Company, the City Attorney be instructed to record the agreement. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED RESOLUTION NO. 478 It was moved by Kline, seconded by Shaughnessy, that Resolution No. 478 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO THE PROPOSED VACATION OF STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY SITUATE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN" be introduced and adopted. TOLL 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 Department list in the sum of $930,124.26 be approved for payment. Claims Warrants #1289 through 1300 in the amount of $659,734.70, #779 through 800 in the amount of $55,909.47, #1136 through I 1164 in the amount of $152,979.09 and Warrant Nos. 1770 through 1949 in the amount of $61,501.00; a total of $930,124.26. Payroll checks Nos. 2922 through 3408 in the amount of $145,370.78. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS City Clerk Williams read Zone Change Application for rezoning land in Forest Villa area from R-2 to P-l for Park Purposes. It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Fiedler, that the rezone request be referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation. City Clerk Williams read letter from Department of Health regarding LID 257 relating to Wa ter Main Replacement at" C" St. N. W., North from 3rd St. N. W. Mayor Kersey requested the letter be referred to Public Works Department. There being no further business to come before the Council the meeting was adjourned by Mayor Kersey at 9:10 P.M. APPROVED THIS 3RD DAY OF AUGUST, 1971. I ~'>\h ~ JL~ CI CLERK