Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-01-1971 AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY NOVEMBER 1, 1971 I.) K r- .." ~) The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Auburn convened at 8:00 P.M., in the Auburn City 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 Holman, seconded by Fiedler, that the Minutes of October 18, 1971 Council Meeting be approved as mailed. I MOTION CARRIED PUBLIC HEARINGS Mayor Kersey declared Public Hearing open on petition of Marsearch, Inc., for the purpose of hearing and determining whether or not the hereinafter described street right-of-way situate on a portion of an alley between 8th Street S.E. and Auburn Way South and "D" Street S.E. and "F" Street S.E. (Resolution No. 484) It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Nickson, that the Public Hearing be closed. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Nickson, that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up the necessary ordinance vacating alley. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Mayor Kersey declared Public Hearing open on request of Sam Parker to rezone from A-l to M-l, a parcel of land located at 3536 "B" Street N. W. (Application No. 13-71) The Planning Commission recommend approval of this application to the City Council because it conforms to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, provided there is a 60 foot right-of-way adjacent. I Mr. Sam F. Parker, 8297 Overlake Drive, Bellevue, Washington, petitioner, appeared in behalf of his rezone request and requested the City establish a 20 foot set back for building on that property for a reasonable period of time, such as ten years but not run in perpetuity. It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Sonnemann, that the Public Hearing be closed. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Kline, that the request of Sam Parker to rezone from A-l to M-l, a parcel of land located at 3536 "B" Street N..W. be tabled. It was moved by Kline, seconded by Fiedler, that the motion be amended that "at such time the request be removed from the table that no action be taken at the time it is removed from the table and that the petitioner be notified when it will be acted upon so that he can appear at the reconsideration". MOTION CARRIED Vote on motion as amended. MOTION CARRIED Mayor Kersey declared Public Hearing open on request of A & B Leasing Co. and Joseph E. Klontz to rezone from R-2 to C-l, a parcel of land lying between 21st and 22nd Streets N. E., West of "I" Street N. E. (Application No. 22-71) I The Planning Commission recommends to the City Council the approval of this application as it conforms to the City's Comprehensive Land Use Plan. It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Holman, that the Public Hearing be closed. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Fiedler, that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare necessary ordinance granting the rezone request of A & B Leasing Co. and Joseph E. Klontz to rezone from R-2 to C-l. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Mayor Kersey declared Public Hearing open on request of Harold McMasters to rezone from C-l to C-3, a parcel of land located in the 1000 block on the East side of Auburn Way South. The Planning Commission recommends approval to the City Council because it conforms to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Consideration should be given to the dedication of the 28G AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY NOVEMBER 1, 1971 Westerly 5 feet for public sidewalk purposes. It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Fiedler, that the Public Hearing be closed. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Holman, that the Planning Commission recommen- dations be concurred with and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare necessary ordin- ance granting rezone request. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Mayor Kersey declared Public Hearing open on the request of united Homes Corporation for a revision of their existing S.P.U. for the Forest Ridge Townhouses located on Forest Ridge Drive at Elm Street. The revision to include moving location of the swimming pool, construction of a travel trailer and boat storage area and relocating one building lot. I The Planning Commission recommends approval of this application with a provision that the ordinance contain conditions as follows: 1. That all lighting shall be situated to direct light away from the private property to the West. 2. That a solid screen fence a minimum of 6 feet in height be constructed along the West side of the pool-patio area. 3. That on the outside or West side of the fence rhododendrons of a variety that would achieve good height to provide an effective sound barrier at maturity be planted in lieu of the columnar English oak, and that the Planning Director be directed to specify, at the time of issuing a building permit, the size and variety of rhododendron to provide an effective sound barrier between the swimming pool area and the single family residents to the West. Mr. William Riley, 8009 Sapphire Drive, Tacoma, Washington, with united Homes, advised that United Homes concurs with the recommendations of the Planning Commission. Mr. Riley advised that Dames and Moore, Consulting Engineers in the Applied Earth Sciences, completed some soil tests and recommended the pool not be built on the edge of the bluff, and united Homes have agreed tohuild a pool for the people that live there. I Robert Wigre, 2825 Forest Ridge Drive, appeared to present his case against United Homes and to request that united Homes Corporation follow through with promises made at the time he purchased his property. Mr. Wigre presented copies of letters and information per- tinent to the request to the Mayor and Council. Mr. Ira Moody, 2815 Forest Ridge Drive, stated he came to hear about the relocation of a pool; that he has been listening for 2-1/2 years to Mr. Wigre and didn's know what he wants yet. Mr. Wigre advised that he wants just what he paid for--no more and no less. It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Sonnemann, that the Public Hearing be closed. Mrs. Betty O"Bannan, 2814 28th St. S. E. and Forest Ridge Drive, spoke in favor of the swimming pool. Mr. Andre Forest stated that Mr. Wigre was the onl~ one that was against the swimming pool. Councilman Kline requested the report received by United Homes Corporation from Dames Moore on re-evaluation of bluff be made a part of the record of this Council Meeting. copy of the report from Dames and Moore was presented by Warren J.Daheim, Attorney at 1204 Southeast l37th, Tacoma. and A Law, MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Darling, tha t the Planning Commission recommenda- I tions be concurred with except for number 3, to substitute the following: "That on the outside or West side of the fence, trees or shrubs be planted to provide an effective sound barrier and cause to grow. The size and variety of such trees and shrubs to be approved by the Planning, Beautification and Building Codes Committee prior to issuing a building permit for the swimming pool" and the City Attorney be directed to prepare necessary ordinance. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Mayor Kersey declared Public Hearing open on proposed zoning regulations. Commercial Regulations -- C-l, C.B.D., C-3, C-4, CN and CR. The Planning Commission recommends approval of these classificatioms to the City Council. AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY NOVEMBER 1, 1971 ')~'7 i-tCI It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Holman, that the Public Hearing be closed. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Kline, seconded by Sonnemann, that the proposed zoning regulations be tabled until the Council has completed a work session on this item. MOTION CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE City Clerk Williams read letter from Department of Social and Health Services regarding approval of water distribution mains for Green River Village Division 2. I MayofFKersey requested the letter be referred to Public Works Department. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Mr. Cliff Webb appeared to present a letter and gift from the Mayor of Sister City Kasuga-Cho. BID OPENINGS Bids were opened at 11:00 A.M., October 26, 1971 on Call for Bids for Golf Course parking Lot with bids submitted as follows: BIDDER TOTAL BID RAINIER ASPHALT PAVING CO., Auburn, Wash. W. C. FROST CONSTRUCTION CO., Kent, Wash. $6,020.23 6,382.95 The above bids included sales tax; the above bids were accompanied by bid bonds. It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that contract be awarded to Rainier Asphalt Paving Co., on their low bid of $6,020.23, including sales tax. It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Holman, that the contract be awarded to Rainier Asphalt Paving Co., on their low bid of $6,020.23, including sales tax. I It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Holman, that the contract be awarded to Rainier Asphalt Paving Co., for Golf Course Parking Lot on their low bid of $6,020.23 and upon signing of the contract the bid bond of the remaining unsuccessful bidder be returned. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED RECOMMENDATIONS The following items were submitted by the Director of Public Works for Council approval: Creation of LID 265, 12th St. N. E. Street construction from Auburn Way North to "M" Street N.E. and sanitary sewer construction between Auburn Way North and Harvey Road. It was moved by Kline, seconded by Shaughnessy, that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare necessary ordinance to implement LID 265. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES MOTION CARRIED Pay Estimate No.6 to C. J. Rockey Co., for st. Imp. 120, 12th st. S.E., for $11,438.27. It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Sonnemann, that Pay Estimate No.6 to C. J. Rockey Co., for $11,438.27 be approved for pay~ent. I ROLL CALL VOTE, All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Pay Estimate No.9 to C. J. Rockey Co. for St. Imp. 123, 29th St. S.E., for $8,473.52. It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Sonnemann, that Pay Estimate No.9 to C. J. Rockey Co., for $8,473.52 be approved for payment. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Pay Estimate No.2 to C. J. Rockey Co., for L.I.D. 264, sanitary sewer N.E. area of the City for $30,185.11. It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Shaughnessy, that Pay Estimate No. 2 to C. J. Rockey Co., for $30,185.11 be approved for payment. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED 2~8 AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY NOVEMBER 1, 1971 Pay Estimate No.2 to Bay Builders, Inc., for Hangar #7 construction, Auburn Municipal Airport for $11,586.01. It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Shaughnessy, that Pay Estimate No. 2 to Bay Builders, Inc. for $11,586.01 be approved for payment. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES MOTION CARRIED Pay Estimate No.7 to M. A. Segale, Inc., for st. Imp. 101, 15th st. N. E./N.W. construction for $33,598.12. It was moved by Holman, seconded by Nickson, that Pay Estimate No. 7 to M. A. Segale, Inc. Inc., for $33,598.12 be approved for payment. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED I PROCLAMATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Kersey made announcements of the forthcoming meetings. Mayor Kersey read letters from Mr. and Mrs. Strand, Mrs. Gritten, Oral Schenk, and Harold R. Stooms regarding the bus service. Mayor Kersey read letter from Fircrest Group Home, thanking all employees, Police and Fire Department, and the citizenry of Auburn for response to their Home and extended an invita- tion to stop and visit the Fircrest Group Home. Mayor Kersey reported on the 1972 budget for the City of Auburn, on the bus service and the Public Health Program. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS FINANCE COMMITTEE - KLINE Councilman Kline reported the Finance Committee had reviewed the request from the Park Board for authorization to purchase the proposed Cascade Park land for approximately $138,600.00 plus related costs, and it was moved by Kline, seconded by Holman, that the Park Board be authorized to purchase land for proposed Cascade Park for the approximate I sum of $138,600.00 plus related costs. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilrræn voting YES. MOTION CARRIED The Finance Committee discussed the interest rates to be charged property owners in connection with LID Assessments and it was the recommendation of the Committee that the rate be ,set at 7-1/2% and it was moved by Kline, seconded by Nickson, that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up an Ordinance setting interest rates for assessments at 7-1/2%. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED The Committee reviewed request of Chief Darby for authorization for Officer Solemsaas to attend Narcotics School in Missoula, Mon~ana and it was moved by Kline, seconded by Fiedler that Officer Solemsaas be authorized to attend Narcotics School in Missoula, Montana in November. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED The Council reviewed and approved payment of vouchers and transfer list in the amount of $926,779.71. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE - SONNEMANN Councilman Sonnemann announced that a special Public Safety Committee will meet at 7:00 P.M. at the Fire Station on November 2, 1971. UTILITY COMMITTEE - SHAUGHNESSY I The Committee will reconsider at the next meeting LID No. 230 for sanitary sewer assess- ment against Lea Hill Village, Div. #2. The Committee will review the King County Solid Wast Handling at the next regularly scheduled meeting. MUNICIPAL BUILDING COMMITTEE - HOLMAN Councilman Holman advised the Municipal Building Committee is still looking for signs of economic recovery. AUBURN, WASHINGTON AUBURN NOVEMBER 1, 1971 2~n LICENSE, CIVIL DEFENSE AND ANIMAL CONTROL COMMITTEE - FIEDLER Councilman Fiedler, reported the Committee recommend the dog license ordinance be extended for six months and new licenses be effective on July 1 hereafter. It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Holman, that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare necessary ordinance to reflect the changes. Discussion pro and con by the Council with regard to this matter. It was moved by Holman, seconded by Fiedler for the previous question. I ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilmen Holman, Fiedler, Kline, Shaughnessy, and Darling voting YES. Councilmen Nickson and Sonnemann voting NO. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Kline, seconded by Shaughnessy, that the matter of a charge for picking up cats be referred to the License Committee for recommendations. Councilman Sonnemann voting NO. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Holman, that the Council approve the City of Auburn Natural Disaster Operations Plan. It was moved by Holman, seconded by Fiedler, that the Auburn Natural Disaster Operations Plan be tabled until the next Council Meeting. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Shaughnessy, that the Cat Ordinance No. 2582 be removed from the table. Councilman Nickson voting NO. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Shaughnessy, that Ordinance No. 2582 be introduced and adopted. It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Kline, that the matter be tabled. I ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilman Nickson, Kline and Sonnemann voting YES. Councilman Shaughnessy, Darling, Holman and Fiedler voting NO. MOTION FAILED It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Nickson, that Ordinance No. 2582 be tabled. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilman Sonnemann, Shaughnessy, Darling, Nickson and Kline voting YES. Councilman Holman and Fiedler voting NO. MOTION CARRIED STREET AND ENGINEERING COMMITTEE - NICKSON Councilman Nickson reported the City Engineering staff will prepare a prospectus on Federal Aid Urban Funds for "A" Street S.E. storm sewer. The Committee was advised that the highway on West Main from the end of the current freeway project to Western Avenue was in need of pepair and the State Highway Department will re-surface this area. It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Holman, that a Public Hearing be held on cat and dog licenses at 8:00 P.M., December 20,1971. MOTION CARRIED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE NO. 2593 I It was moved by Shaughnessy, seconded by Nickson, that Ordinance No. 2593 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLA- TION OF CURB AND GUTTER, EXCAVATION, BALLASTING, STORM SEWERS, ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVING AND SANITARY SEWERS ON 12TH STREET N.E. BETWEEN AUBURN WAY NORTH AND "M" STREET N. E. SANITARY SEWERS TO BE CONSTRUCTED ONLY BETWEEN AUBURN WAY NORTH AND HARVEY ROAD, INSIDE THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY; CREATING AND ESTABLISHING WCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 265; PROVIDING THE METHOD OF ASSESSMENT IN SAID DISTRICT AND THE MODE OF PAYMENT THEREOF; AND CREATING A LOCAL IMPROVEMENT FUND THEREFOR" be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED ORDINANCE NO. 2594 It was moved by Kline, seconded by Holman, that Ordinance No. 2594 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, DETERMINING AND FIXING THE AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY AD VAWREM TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1972 FOR THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF RCW 35A.33.l35" be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED 290 NOVEMBER 1, 1971 AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY ORDINANCE NO. 2595 It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Nickson, that Ordinance No. 2595 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CODIFIED AUBURN CITY ORDINANCE 9.22.080 BY DELETING PORTIONS THEREOF AND BY ADDING NEW PORTIONS THERETO" be introduced only. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED RESOLUTION NO. 485 It was moved by Holman, seconded by Fiedler, that Resolution No. 485 entitled "A RESOLU- TION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, THE HEALTH SERVICES CONTRACT AGREEMENT SETTLING THE LITIGATION BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUBURN, KING COUNTY AND SUBURBAN MAYORS" ASSOCIATION, AND AUTHORIZING THE SPECIAL ATTORNEY TO DISMISS THE LAW SUIT AS FAR AS THE CITY OF AUBURN IS CONCERNED" be adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilmen Holman, Fiedler, and Shaughnessy voting YES. Councilmen Nickson, Kline, Sonnemann and Darling voting NO. MOTION FAILED APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS AND TRANSFERS It was moved by Kline, seconded by Holman, that the voucher approval and department list in the sum of $926,779.71 be approved for payment. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Kersey adjourned the meeting at 11:45 P.M. APPROVED THIS 2ND DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1971 ~/L£;J ¿JJ.Jl/;AAdd~ T CITY CLERK I I I