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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-15-1971 AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY NOVEMBER 15, 1971 2Ul 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: Councilman Kline, Sonnemann, Shaughnessy, Darling, Holman, Fiedler and Nickson. APPROVAL OF MINUTES I Councilman Fiedler moved the November 1, 1971 Council Minutes be corrected on Page 6, under License, Civil Defense and Animal Control Committee, from "MOTION FAILED" to "MOTION CARRIED". It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Holman, that the Minutes of November 1, 1971 Council Meeting be approved as corrected and mailed. MOTION CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE City Clerk read letter from Pat Nevins, Director of Public Works, requesting consideration of segregation of assessment No.7, L.I.D. No. 236, for correction of legal description only. It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Sonnemann, that the segregation of assessment No.7, L.I.D. 236, for correction of legal description be approved. MOTION CARRIED AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Robert Gaines, Manager of Chamber of Commerce, appeared to request the City Council to go on record in support of the location of the bulk mailing facilities to be housed at surplussed property at GSA. It was moved by Kline, seconded by Shaughnessy, that the Auburn City Council go on record as being resolved to support and cooperate with the Chamber to obtain the bulk mailing facility at GSA surplussed area and that the Mayor be directed to cooperate with the Chamber in accordance with the ordinance setting out the duties of the Mayor. I ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Mayor Kersey advised the body that in October he had sent telegrams and letters to Washington, D.C., with regard to the bulk mailing facilities and requesting that consider- ation be given to this area for placement of the bulk mailing facilities. Robert Gaines reminded the Mayor and Council about the Industrial Workshop to be held at the Auburn Elks on November 23, 1971, at a cost of $3.00. Mr. Bud Shinpoch, in audience after an illness, thanked the Mayor for his "get well" wishes and the cards ~e had received wishing him well. Mayor Kersey told Mr. Shinpoch it was good to see him back and wished him well. BID OPENINGS Bids were opened at 10:00 A.M., November 9, 1971 on Call for Bids for multi-purpose building at Les Gove Park, with bids submitted as follows: BIDDER BASIC BID ALTERNATE BID LONE BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION C. E. SKINNER, INC. McKASSON BROS. CONSTRUCTION RUSHFORT H CONSTRUCT ION CO., INC. EAST VALLEY CONSTRUCTION $35,579.25 41,467.65 42,964.20 46,199.58 48,646.60 $37,137.45 44,898.00 47,143.20 49,966.98 42,657.64 I The above bids include sales tax; the above bids were accompanied by Bid Bonds. Mayor Kersey recommended delaying action on this matter until the "Committee Reports" section of the meeting. RECOMMENDATIONS The following items were submitted for Council approval by the Director of Public Works: Pay Estimate No.2 to Coulee Construction Co., Inc. for construction of St. Imp. 104, Ph. II, ("R" ST. S.E. & 17th ST. S. E.) for $52,818.21. It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Fiedler, that Pay Estimate No. 2 to Coulee Construction Co., Inc. for $52,818.21 be approved for payment. 2~2 AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY NOVEMBER 15, 1971 ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Pay Estimate No.3 to C. J. Rockey Co., Inc., for construction of L.I.D. 264 (sanitary sewers North Auburn area) for $24,833.71. It was moved by Holman, seconded by Shaughnessy, that Pay Estimate No.3 to C. J. Rockey Co., Inc., for construction of L.I.D. 264 for $24,833.71 be approved for paYment. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Pay Estimate No. 10 to C. J. Rockey Construction Co., Inc., for construction of St. Imp. 123, (29th St. S.E.) for $6,294.23. It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Sonnemann, that Pay Estimate No. 10 to C. J. Rockey I Construction Co., Inc., be approved for payment. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Change Order No.2 to W. C. Frost Construction Co., for construction of L.I.D. 257 (c St. N.W.) for increase of $5,445.39. It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Nickson, that Change Order No. 2 to W. C. Frost Construction Co., for increase of $5,445.39 be approved. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Pay Estimate No.2 to W. C. Frost Construction Co., for construction of L.I.D. 257 (C St. N.W.) for $40,667.17. It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Holman, that Pay Estimate No. 2 to W. C. Frost Construction Co., for $40,667.17 be approved for payment. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Pay Estimate No.4 (final) to General Service Electric, Inc., for st. Imp. 119 (improvements to three intersections) for $3,263.00. It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Sonnemann, that the City accept the project as com- I plete and that Pay Estimate No.4 (final) to General Service Electric, Inc., for $3,263.00 be paid, and that the retained percentage amounting to $6,718.00 including sales tax, be paid in thirty days provided no liens or claims are filed and clearance is secured from the State Tax Commission and the State Department of Labor and Industries. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED PROCLAMATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Kersey read letter received from Dr. Art Hoisington, Chairman of the Library Board of Trustees, advising of his resignation from the Board and Don Larberg was appointed by the Mayor to complete the term of office of Dr. Hoisington until December, 1973. It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Fiedler, to concur with the appointment by Mayor Kersey of Don Larberg to the Board of Library Trustees. It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Darling, to suspend the rules of order on the appointment of Don Larberg. MOTION CARRIED Vote on appointment. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Sonnemann, for a five minute recess for an executive session. MOTION CARRIED I Mayor Kersey reconvened the meeting. It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Sonnemann, that the names submitted to the Mayor and Council for the Drug Abuse Commission be spproved subject to the approval by the Council of the By-Laws of the Drug Abuse Commission. MOTION CARRIED Mayor Kersey announced Chinook PTA is sponsoring a re-cycling bottle drive and persons who would be willing to save bottles can call TE 3 8696 and they will be picked up, and also will be picked up along the highway. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS FINANCE COMMITTEE - KLINE Councilman Kline, reporting for Finance Committee, stated the Committee reviewed the request AUBURN, WASHINGTON 2U;) of the Public Safety Committee to call for bids on an additional pumper for the Fire Department, payment to be made from Fire Department Cumulative Reserve Fund, at an estimated cost of $46,000.00. MONDAY NOVEMBER 15, 1971 It was moved by Kline, seconded by Sonnemann, that the City Clerk be authorized to call for bids for an additional pumper for the Fire Department. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED The Committee reviewed the request of the Parks and Recreation Department for expendi- ture of $15,825.00 for development of Forest Villa Park. I Ib was moved by Kline, seconded by Nickson, that the Parks and Recreation Department be authorized to expend the sum of $15,825.00 for the development of Forest Villa Park. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Kline, seconded by Nickson, that Joe Sickler be authorized to travel to Portland, Oregon, December 15 and 16 to attend APWA wn~kshop. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED The Committee reviewed the architectural agreement with McCool, McDonald & Associates for the restaurant facilities for the airport and it was the recommendation of the Finance Committee that the agreement be approved by the Council. The Committee reviewed the bids for construction of the multi-service center at Les Gove Park and the Finance Committee noted the bid was approximately $15.00 per square foot, and further reviewed the changes recommended by the Park Board, which changes were deletions which would be rebid in the future and it was the recommendation of the Finance Committee that the bid be awarded to Lone Bros. on their bid of $38,887.80, which would include the fireplace. It was moved by Kline, seconded by Fiedler, that the construction contract for Les Gove Park multi-service center be awarded to the low bidder, Lone Bros. Construction Co. on their alternate bid of $38,887.80, which would include the fireplace. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED I PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE - SONNEMANN Councilman Sonnemann advised the Committee is in agreement with the Finance Committee to call for bids for an additional pumper for the Fire Department. Councilman Sonnemann advised there would be no Public Safety Committee meeting November 16, 1971. UTILITY COMMITTEE - SHAUGHNESSY Councilman Shaughnessy advised the Committee approved resolutions on agenda for consideration PLANNING, BEAUTIFICATION AND BUILDING CODES COMMITTEE - DARLING Councilman Darling, reporting for the Committee stated the Committee reviewed the inspection report of gravel operations and had lengthy discussion on "noise control and muffling devices" and reviewed the Corliss operations and the Committee directed the staff to coordinate with the City Attorney to insure necessary compliance with the appropriate ordinances governing this operation. The application letter of September 14, 1971 from Harry B. Corliss for Unit Permit #1 (SPU 15-70) was reviewed and the Committee unanimously recommend the City Council approve the unit Permit #1 subject to the conditions applicable under Ordinances 2530 and 2590. I It was moved by Darling, seconded by Fiedler, that Unit Permit #1 be approved subject to conditions of Ordinance No. 2530 and 2590. Brief discussion followed and Mr. Corliss was questioned with regard to the operations and his request. It was moved by Holman, seconded by Fiedler, for the previous question. MOTION CARRIED ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED The Committee reviewed the supplemental design billing from S E & A for Auburn Way North Beautification Project in the sum of $350.00 which was not included in previous contract. It was moved by Darling, seconded by Fiedler, that the sum of $350.00 to S E & A, Inc., for supplemental design services be approved for payment. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED ~ 94 AUBURN, WASHINGTON The Committee unanimously approved an expenditure of not more than $36.75 from the current Planning budget for tree planting and pointed out that this action should not be construed as one which will be indiscriminately repeated in neighborhood projects. Each beautifica- tion project and proposal will stand on its own merit with regard to Committee evaluations and funding requests. MONDAY ;,.OVEMBER 15, 1971 The Committee reviewed street tree planting proposals on 29th Street S.E. and concurred with the initial concepts of the Planning effort and emphasized the anticipation that all adjacent 29th Street S.E. owners will ultimately be polled regarding the project. The Committee unanimously approved the design proposals for "Clark Plaza" and beautification improvements at 15th Street Northeast and Auburn Way North. The Committee unanimously agreed to favorable approval of development expenditures for Forest Villa Park in an amount not to exceed $15,825.00. I The Committee agreed to recommend that the City Council deny the Unger request for surplus property in the Southeast corner of 15th Street Northeast and Auburn Way North. The Committee reviewed the subject of Shoreline Management Act and it was moved by Darling, seconded by Fiedler, that the Policy Guidelines for Shoreline Management for submittal by November 27, 1971, be approved. MOTION CARRIED The JC's and High School students will assist the Committee on Noise Abatement and Control in a survey which will commence about November 18. LICENSE, CIVIL DEFENSE AND ANIMAL CONTROL COMMITTEE - FIEDLER It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Sonnemann, that the Natural Disaster Operations Plan he remvoed from the table. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Holman, that the Natural Disaster Operations Plan be approved. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED STREET AND ENGINEERING COMMITTEE - NICKSON I Councilman Nickson stated the Committee reviewed Ordinance No. 2599 modifying tree planting, and routine housekeeping matters. NEW BUSINESS Authorization for City Clerk to Call for Bids for legal publications for 1972. It was moved by Kline, seconded by Shaughnessy, that the City Clerk be authorized to Call for Bids for legal publications for 1972. MOTION CARRIED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS It was moved by Holman, seconded by Fiedler, that Ordinance No. 2545 be removed from the table. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Holman, seconded by Fiedler, that Ordinance No. 2545 be introduced and adopted. Discussion followed with regard to this ordinance and intent of this ordinance. It was mov~d by Kline, seconded by Shaughnessy, that Ordinance No. 2545 be referred to Municipal Building Committee for recommendation. MOTION CARRIED I ORDINANCE NO. 2596 It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Shaughnessy, that Ordinance No. 2596 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO AND PROVIDING FOR THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY SITUATE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON" be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED ORDINANCE NO. 2597 It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Sonnemann, that Ordinance No. 2597 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION THEREOF FROM I I I AUBURN, WASHINGTON NOVEMBER 15, 1971 2~)5 MONDAY R-2 to C-l" be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED ORDINANCE NO. 2598 It was moved by Holman, seconded by Fiedler, that Ordinance No. 2598 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION THEREOF FROM C-l TO C-3" be tabled. MOTION CARRIED ORDINANCE NO. 2599 It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Shaughnessy, that Ordinance No. 2599 be amended to read as follows: "8.15.050 prohibited trees. It shall be unlawful to plant in any public parking strip the following trees: Poplar, Willow, Cottonwood, Fruit trees (except ornamental types), Nut trees, Ailanthus, Mountain Ash, and Oregon or Big-Leaf Maple, or any other tree the roots of which cause injury to the sewers, sidewalks, or pavements, or which breed disease dangerous to other trees or to the public health. No tree shall be planted within two feet of any sidewalk or pavement unless said planting is accomplished in accordance with a Comprehensive Street Tree Planting Program approved by the City of Auburn for the subject street. Poplar, Willow, American Elm, or Cottonwood trees hereafter planted anywhere in the City must be placed at least one hundred feet away from public sewers." ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Nickson, that Ordinance No. 2599 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CODIFIED AUBURN CITY ORDINANCE 8.15.050, PROHIBITING THE PLANTING OF TREES WITHIN A PARKING STRIP OF LESS THAN TWO AND ONE-HALF FEET IN WIDTH" be introduced and adopted as amended above. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED ORDINANCE NO. 2600 It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Shaughnessy, that Ordinance No. 2600 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO AND PROVIDING FOR THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY SITUATE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON" be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED RESOLUTION NO. 485 It was moved by Nickson, seconded by Fiedler, that Resolution-·No. 485 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 AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES BETWEEN ENPLAN CORPORATION AND THE CITY OF AUBURN FOR THE STUDY OF ALL TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES WITHIN THE CITY OF AUBURN" be adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED RESOLUTION NO. 486 It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Darling, that the Council unanimously recommend adoption of Resolution No. 486 entitled "A UNANIMOUS RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, URGING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON CITIES TO APPOINT THE HONORABLE STANLEY P. KERSEY, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON TO FILL THE FORTHCOMING VACANCY UPON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON CITIES." ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED RESOLUTION NO. 487 It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Nickson, that Resolution No. 487 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, A HIGH TNTENSITY SODIUM VAPOR STREET LIGHT CONTRACT BETWEEN PUGET SOUND POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY AND THE CITY OF AUBURN, SAID CONTRACT COVERING SERVICE TO THE RECENTLY INSTALLED TRAFFIC LIGHTING WITHIN THE CITY OF AUBURN" be adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED 296 AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY NOVEMBER 15, 1971 RESOLUTION NO. 488 It was moved by Shaughnessy, seconded by Darling, that Resolution No. 488 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 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE AND THE MUCKLESHOOT TRIBE AND THE CITY OF AUBURN PROVIDING FOR SATISFACTORY WATER SUPPLY AND ADEQUATE WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITIES FOR THE INDIANS ON THE MUCKLESHOOT RESERVATION" be adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED RESOLUTION NO. 489 It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Shaughnessy, that Resolution No. 489 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, A CONTRACT BETWEEN PUGET SOUND POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY AND THE CITY OF AUBURN, PROVIDING FOR MUNICIPAL WATER PUMPING POWER" be adopted. I ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED RESOLUTION NO. 490 It was moved by Shaughnessy, seconded by Darling, that Resolution No. 490 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASH1NGTON, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, AMENDMENT NUMBER 3 TO CONTRACT NUMBER GS-10B-C-03529, DATED MAY 19, 1969, WHICH CONTRACT COVERS TRASH REMOVAL SERVICE FOR THE GSA FACILITY, AUBURN, WASHINGTON" be adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED RESOLUTION NO. 491 It was moved by Klines, seconded by Nickson, that Resolution No. 491 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 BETWEEN McCOOL-McDONALD AND ASSOCIATES, ARCHITECTS, INC. P.S. AND THE CITY OF AUBURN FOR THE PROPOSED FLIGHT SCHOOL FACILITY AT THE AUBURN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT" be adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilman Kline, Sonnemann, Shaughnessy, Darling, Holman and Nickson I voting YES. Councilman Fiedler voting NO. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS Councilman Sonnemann moved that an election be held at this time to fill the forthcoming vacancies on the Committee on Committees. Councilman Fiedler pointed out that by the existing ordinance this cannot be done until the new Councilmen tak office. Councilman Fiedler's point of order was upheld and no further discussion was had. There being no further business to come before the Council Mayor Kersey adjourned the meeting at 10:45 P.M. APPROVED THIS 16TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1971. ~) ¿J.J/¿~ CITY CLERK I