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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-07-1972 I I I AUBU~N, WASHINGTON ')] ~ a , MONDAY FEBRUARY 7, 1972 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. The flag salute and presentation of colors was by Boy Scout Troop 401, Mark Stumpff led flag salute. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The following corrections should be made in the Council Minutes of January 17, 1972: Page 1, under PUBLIC HEARINGS, paragraph 5 should read: "Pat Nevins, Director of Public Works, indicated that the improvements along Main Street, directly abutting their property, this was accomplished by some people changing their service to underground along the street side. Other, such as Flett Dairy, chose to remain connected to the rear of their property." Page 4, under PROCLAMATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS, second line, after 8th NE, should read from instead of and, and third line after Harvey Road, word and should read to. Page 5, under COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS, second paragraph, after $6,000.00, for a TOPICS study should be inserted. It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Holman, that the minutes be approved as corrected above. MOTION CARRIED PUBLIC HEARINGS Mayor Kersey opened Public Hearing on request of Paul R. Luke to rezone from residential (R-3) to Commercial (C-l) a parcel of land 105x82.6 feet on the North side of East Main Street, between "J" and "K" Streets, NE, address known as 925 East Main Street. (Application No. 28-71) The Planning Commission recommend approval of this request to the City Council for the following reasons: 1. That the property is adjacent to existing commercial zones to the East and South; 2. That there is forming a pattern of commercial uses and increased traffic on East Main Street; 3. That the approval of the request, with the intended use proposed, would not be detrimental to the surrounding properties; and 4. That it would allow the applicant to upgrade his property. It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Sonnemann, that the Public Hearing be closed. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Gavey, that rezone request of Paul R. Luke be approved, and that consideration be given to the owner signing an agreement that would be binding on their heirs, successors, or assigns, whereby in the event the City determines that it is necessary to widen East Main Street because of the increased traffic volume and the additional traffic being generated on the street that the owners, their successors, or assigns, dedicate the South 6 feet for street purposes, and that this agreement be recorded with the King County Auditor, and that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare necessary ordinance. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE City Clerk Williams read letter from Pat Nevins, requesting Council approval to sign release of claim for damage sustained to a storm drain, concrete driveways and "D" Street N.W. It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Shaughnessy, that the Director of Public Works, Pat Nevins, be authorized to sign release for damages. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED City Clerk Williams read Special Property Use Permit Application from Broadway Holding Co., for removal of fill material and grading, property located West Valley Highway near 15th Street SW, and Zone Change Application from Chittenden and Prater, for change of zoning from R-3 (Residential) to C-3 (Commercial), property located 130 8th st. S.E. 318 AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY FEBRUARY 7, 1972 It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Lea, that Special Property Use Permit Application from Broadway Holding Co., and Zone Change Application from Chittenden and Prater, be referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation. MOTION CARRIED AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Mr. A. Wesley Hodge, special attorney for the City of Auburn and the Suburban Mayors Association, reported on the status of the lawsuit against the Seattle-King County Health Association. After hearing that report it was decided that no further action would be taken and that the vote at the January 17, 1972 Council Meeting; authorizing the City of Auburn to join the cities in the settlement, without prejudice, would stand. It was also urged that further study be given to the formation of a King County-wide Health District. I RECOMMENDATIONS The following items were submitted for Council Approval by the Director of Public Works: Pay Estimate No. 10 to C. J. Rockey Co., Inc., for construction of St. Imp. 120, 12th St. S.E., for $16,033.13. It was moved by Holman, seconded by Sonnemann, that Pay Estimate No. 10 to C. J. Rockey Co., Inc., for $16,033.13 be approved for payment. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen T,loting YES. MOTION CARRIED Pay Estimate No. 11 to C. J. Rockey Co., Inc., for construction of St. Imp. 123, 29th St. S.E., for $5,278.74. It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Gavey, that Pay Estimate No. 11 to C. J. Rockey Co., Inc., for $5,278.74 be approved for payment. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Pay Estimate No.5 to C. J. Rockey Co., Inc., for construction of L.I.D. 264, sanitary sewer NE area of Auburn for $11,124.58. I It was moved by Shaughnessy, seconded by Sonnemann, that Pay Estimate No. 5 for $11,124.58 be approved for payment. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Pay Estimate No.8 to M. A. Sega1e, Inc., for construction of St. Imp. 101, 15th St. N.E., for $13,780.56. It was moved by Holman, seconded by Sonnemann, that Pay Estimate No. 8 to M. A. Segale, Inc., for $13,780.56 be approved for payment. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Pay Estimate No.2 to M. A. Sega1e, Inc., for construction of Schedule II 15th St. N.E. (HUD portion watermain construction) for $15,391.86. It was moved by Shaughnessy, seconded by Sonnemann, that Pay Estimate No.2 to M. A. Sega1e, Inc., for $15,391.86 be approved for payment. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Pay Estimate No.1 to C. J. Rockey Co., Inc., for construction of Sanitary Sewer #18 (3rd St. N.E. from "A" N.E. to "A" N.W. for $1,520.20. I It was moved by Gavey, seconded by Shaughnessy, that Pay Estimate No.1 to C. J. Rockey Co., Inc., for $1,520.20 be approved for payment. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Co unci Imen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Pay Estimate No. 1 (Final) to National Bank of California in lieu of payment to Superior Fence of Washington, Inc., for construction of fencing for Cedar Lanes Park for $6,106.15, which includes liens of $1,891.42. I I I AUBURN, WASHINGTON 31H MONDAY FEBRUARY 7, 1972 It was moved b~ Fiedler, seconded by Gavey, that Pay Estimate No.1 (Final) to National Bank of California in lieu of payment to Superior Fence of Washington, Inc., for construction of fencing for Cedar Lanes Park for $4,214.73 be approved, and that the project be accepted as complete and that the retained amount of $1,891.42 for lien be paid upon receipt of releases of same, and that the retained percentage amounting to $642.75 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 receive bids for construction of Phase I Ellingson Road construction from "C" Street S. W. to Pacific Avenue. It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Fiedler, that Public Works Director be authorized to receive bids for construction of Phase I Ellingson Road construction. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Authority to hold Public Hearing on L.I.D. 257 assessment roll, public hearing to be held March 20, 1972. It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Holman, that Public Hearing be held on L.I.D. 257 be held at 8:00 P.M., March 20, 1972. MOTION CARRIED Authority to hold Public Hearing on L.I.D. 262 and L.I.D. 263, public hearing to be held April 3, 1972. It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Lea, that Public Hearing on L.I.D. 262 and L.I.D. 263 be held at 8:00 P.M., April 3, 1972. MOTION CARRIED PROCLAMATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Kersey announced that Amelia Mira1di would retire February 15, 1972 and wished her well and much enjoyment in her retirement. Amelia Mira1di thanked Mayor Kersey and the Council and stated she had enjoyed her term of employment with the City of Auburn and will miss everyone. Mayor Kersey announced that the Library Board will meet February 9, 1972 at 7:30 P.M. and the Park Board Meeting will be held February 15, 1972 at 7:30 P.M. Mayor Kersey proclaimed February 20 through February 26, 1972 as National Engineers Week. Mayor Kersey announced that he will be a representative of the City of Auburn and his alternate will be Pat Nevins to the Sewer Advisory Committee of Metro Council. Mayor Kersey announced that the Leff Board Committee will be, Councilman Gavey, Councilman Fiedler, Dick Kammeyer, uniform personnel, Captain Tinsley, Fire, Lieutenant Mulkey, Police. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS LICENSE AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE - GA VEY Councilman Gaveyannounced the License and Ordinance Committee will meet February 16, 1972. LEFF BOARD - GAVEY Councilman Gavey announced the LEFF Board will meet the Monday prior to the Wednesday preceding the first Council Meeting of the Month. The next meeting will be February 28 instead of February 18. STREET AND ENGINEERING COMMITTEE - SONNEMANN Councilman Sonnemann reported the Committee discussed application for a Topics project to build the left turn lane and access, total estimated cost would be $22,000, of which 65% would be paid under the Topics program and 35% by the City. It is the Engineer's recommendation the cost be split between the Mu11endores and the City (35%) in the amount of approximately $3,850.00 for each party. The Committee recommended the matter be referred to the Council for approval for the Engineering Division to apply for funds through the Topics Program to construct the proposed project. 3.20 AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY FEBRUARY 7, 1972 It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Holman, that the Director of. Public Works be authorized to apply for funds through the Topics Program to construct this proposed project. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmèn voting YES. MOTION CARRIED The Street Committee Meeting will be held February 9, 1972 at 7:30 P.M. UTILITY AND AIRPORT COMMITTEE - SHAUGHNESSY Councilman Shaughnessy reporting for Utility and Airport Committee stated the Committee had discussion with Eastridge Water Company Board of Directors with regard to the water system of the City of Auburn and it was the recommendation of the Committee that the Director of Public Works have the City's Master Water Plan updated to include the area of Lea Hill as far North as 304th Street; the Eastridge Water Utility is not covered currently in our master water plan. I The Committee discussed the proposed plat for Vali-Hi Subdivision located on the West Hill in the proximity of West Main Street and West Valley Highway and the policy the Utility Committee would take regarding to servicing the area with water and sewer line. The Committee agreed that in order to service the area, water and sewer lines would have to be extended from our existing facilities at total cost of the developer. The Commi ttee reviewed the mat,ter of water service to the Ci ty of Pacific residents along Ellingson Road. The City of Auburn would provide water service to several res- idents living in the City of Pacific. These residents would pay the same rate structure as the City of Auburn plus an additional 50 percent surcharge for those living outside the City. The Committee concurred with this recommendation from Denny Holt. AIRPORT COMMITTEE - SHAUGHNESSY The Committee agreed to give the management authority and responsibility of the operation of the airport to Mr. Chipperfield. He will report directly to the Mayor. Pat Nevins will provide assistance after a request by the Airport Supervisor in regard to maintenance of the facility. Both the Airport Supervisor and the Director of Public Works will cooperate in satisfying the needs of the airport. Two gentlemen appeared before the Committee with regard to a maintenance facility at the Airport. This matter will be discussed on February 24. I MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE - LEA Councilman Lea advised the Committee will catalogue the city buildings and request the information be submitted to him as requested in his memo. Mayor Kersey advised that Elmer Stodd will retire as of the 10th of February, 1972 and congratulated him on a fine job and wished him well in his retirement. NEW BUSINESS Consideration by the City Council of the request of Washington State Department of Social and Health Services to amend and extend the contract with the City of Auburn for distribution of food stamps. It was moved by Shaughnessy, seconded by Holman, that the contract with the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services for distribution of food stamps not be renewed because the requirements for insurance are impossible to meet. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Ratification and confirmation by Council of Agreement by and between City of Auburn and Teamsters Local Union No. 910. I It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Shaughnessy, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the Agreement by and between City of Auburn and Teamsters Local Union No. 910. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED I I I AUBURN, WASHINGTON 321 MONDAY FEBRUARY 7, 1972 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE NO. 2612 It was moved by Holman, seconded by Shaughnessy, that Ordinance No. 2612 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, APPROV;ING AND CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENTS AND ASSESSMENT ROLL OF WCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 252, WHICH DISTRICT HAS BEEN CREATED AND ESTABLISHED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND POWER LINES, AS PROVIDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2484 OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, AND LEVYING AND ASSESSING THE AMOUNT THEREOF AGAINST THE SEVERAL LOTS, TRACTS, PARCELS OF LAND AND OTHER PROPERTY UPON SAID ROLL." be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED RESOLUTION NO. 501 It was moved by Fiedler, seconded by Darling, that Resolution No. 501 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO A MUTUAL FIRE PROTECTIVE ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, BETWEEN PIERCE COUNTY, WASHINGTON, AND THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING MUTUAL AID WITH EVERY FIRE DEPARTMENT IN PIERCE COUNTY." be adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilman Fiedler, Lea, Gavey, Darling and Holman voting YES. Councilman Sonnemann and Shaughnessy ABSTAINED. MOTION CARRIED APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS AND TRANSFERS It was moved by list in the sum ROLL CALL VOTE: Holman, seconded by of $1,419,143.04 be Councilman Holman, voting YES. Councilman Lea and Fiedler, that the voucher approval and department approved for payment. Fiedler, Sonnemann, Shaughnessy and Darling Gavey ABSTAINED MOTION CARRIED MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS It was moved by Sonnemann, seconded by Fiedler, that the City Clerk's Office notify Mr. Sam Parker that the Council will remove his rezone request from the table at the next Council Meeting and refer it back to the Planning Commission for consideration. MOTION CARRIED Mayor Kersey announced that the next Council Meeting will be held February 22, 1972. There being no further business to come before the Council the meeting adjourned by Mayor Kersey at 9:45 P.M. APPROVED THIS 8TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1972. , j¿71ß ..J¿d//¿:d~ / CITY CLERK ? !t:~2~- /7. ~/.7/¿ A Y 0 R \./