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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-15-1974 -" AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY APRIL 15, 1974307' The regular meeting of the Auburn City Council convened at 8:00 P.M., in the Auburn City Council Chambers. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Councilman Lawler, Kitchell, Craig, Darling, Holman, Flechsig and Lea. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Holman, that the Council Minutes of April I, 1974, be approved as mailed. I MOTION CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE The City Clerk Pro-tem, Dawn L. Hodson, read a letter from George A. Schuler, Planning Director, regarding the segregation of Assessment No. 32, L.I.D. No. 227, Total Assessment $1,515.07 and the segregation of Assessment No. 32, L.I.D. No. 228, Total Assessment $2,326.11. It was moved by Lea, seconded by Holman, that the segregation of Assessment No. 32, ~~ L.I.D. No. 227, be approved as follows: Assessment Nos. 32, 32A and 32B to ')0 Richard Bjorklund of Sumner for $1,515.07 (total of 316~44 f.f. water @ $4.787865). l~ Segregation of Assessment No. 32, L.I.D. No. 228, be approved as follows: Assessment ~ Nos. 32, 32A and 32B to Richard Bjorklund of Sumner for $2,326.11 (total of 316.44 ~ f.f. Sanitary Sewer @ $7.350869). ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED The City Clerk Pro-tem read another letter from George A. Schuler, Planning Director, regarding the segregation of Assessment No. 34, L.I.D. No. 230, Total Assessment $1,438.28. I It was moved by Lea, seconded by Lawler, that the segregation of Assessment No. 34, L.I.D. No. 230, be approved as follows: Assessment No. 34 to Roy J. J.1ackie of Norcross, Georgia for $482.52 (94.64 f.f. Sanitary Sewer @ $5.098491) and Assessment No. 34A to Garrett E. Voorhees of Auburn for $955.76 (160.0 f.f. Sanitary Se¡ver @ $5.098491 and 1 side se¡ver @ $140.00). ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED RECOMMENDATIONS The following item was submitted by the Director of Planning and Community Development, George Schuler, for Council Approval: Call for Public Hearing on the request of Burlington Northern, Inc. to rezone from M-1 (Light Industrial) to C-3 (Heavy Commercial) a parcel of land located on the southwest corner of 22nd Street N.E. and Auburn Way North. (Application No. 5-74) It was moved by Darling, seconded by Holman, that a Public Hearing be held on the rezone request of Burlington Northern, Inc. (Application No. 5-74) on May 6, 1974, at 8:00 P.M. MOTION CARRIED The following items were submitted by the Director of Public Works, Pat Nevins, for Council Approval: I Change Order No.1 to Seaport Dozing, Inc. for L.I.D. 279 (16th S.E., "A" to "B" Streets S.E., street and sanitary sewer) to construct dry well for disposal of storm water, increase of $1,070.00. It was moved by Lea, seconded by Darling, that the adoption of Change Order No.1 to Seaport Dozing, Inc., for an increase of $1,070.00, be approved. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTTON CARRIED Change Order No. 1 to Coulee Construction Co. fbr St. Imp. 154, mini-mall construction on "B" St. S.E., South of Main St., increase of $120.00, extra concrete removal consisting of foundation wall extending into right-of-way. - -- -...-- -1- ana A'ð~v, WASHINGTON MONDAY APRIL 15, 1974 It was moved by Darling, seconded by Holman, that the adoption of Chan;Je Qrder No. 1 to Coulee Construction Company, for an increase of $120.00, be approved. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.· MOTION CARRIED Creation of L.I.D. 284, 8" water main and fire hydrants on l18th Avenue S.E. between 304th St. and pt.,2,626.84 ft. N of S.E. 304th st. Estimated cost of ":'1;;pr,:dffir::tI1Í;;!;, ~::~,:'7:::.QQ. ':;9..:)7'; l!J.úperty owner.<: ,':= f"-:'-??. ë..:::-qa and assessaiJ.7.9 square footage and 59.9% property owners of total frontage signed petitions. It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Lea, that L.I.D. 284 be created and the City Attorney be directed to prepare._the necessary ordinance to accomplish s~~e. MOTION CARRIED Authority to call for bid on L.I.D. 284. It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Holman, that authority be given to call for bid on L.I.D. 284. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED PROCLAMATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Kersey announced that three gentlemen, from the Engineering Department, have met the requirements of the National Society of Professional Engineers and the Institute for the certification of Engineering Technicians certified Glenn A. Officer, Lawrence E. Dahl, and Richard C. Hudson as Engineering Technicians and recognizes that - through education, experience and knowledge - these persons have met the standards set forth by the Institute. The Mayor awarded certificates to and. congratulated Larry Dahl and Rich Hudson and asked Pat Nevins, Director of Public Works, to congratulate and give a certificate to Glenn Officer (who could not be in attendance). The Mayor announced that'a Rabies Clinic will be held at the Fire Station on Friday, May 17, 1974, from 6:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. The fee for the vaccination will be $2.50 and all dogs and cats, three months or older, should have rabies vaccinations. Dogs should be revaccinated every two years and cats every year. It i$ important that cats be brought in a carrying case or wood box. It was also pointed o~t that licenses will be due the first of July and they will also be available during this Clinic ---f€fes are=, as follows: unspayed female dogs $5, spayed female dogs $2, male dogs $2, and cats $2 for the original license and $1 for annual renewal. No pet will be licensed without proof of a rabies vaccination. The Mayor also announced that Spring Clean Up will begin on May 6, 1974, in the southwest portion of town. Schedules will soon be available, giving the dates for. clean up.in¿various docations:in~Auburn. 'It~ was ~lso póinted' out that every attempt will be made, 'this .year.,.;;to keep alleys -andga.:i:ds clean;. therefore, creating .less,.. annual problems. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS ~UILDING COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN LAWLER Chairman Lawler announced that the next regularly scheduled Building Conmúttee will be held at 7:30 P.M., May 13,1974, at the M & 0 Building. George Schuler and Pat Nevins were asked to have the agenda prepared for review, prior to the meeting. All Councilmen ,were invited to the Building Committee Meeting. AIRPORT'COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN KITCHELL The Airport Committee met in regular session on April 2, 1974, and a closed meeting was held on April 9, 1974. Chairman Kitchell reported on the two meetings and the Committee Minutes are a matter of Public Record, on file in the City C1~rk's Office. Councilman Darling requested that he, and other members of the Council, receive copies of the revised draft ordinance on the Airport Advisory Commi ttee, prior to the next Committee Meeting on May 7, 1974. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN CRAIG The Public Safet~ C0~~ttee met at 7:30 P.M. on ~pxil 10, 1974. Chairman Craig reported on the meeting and the Committee Minutes are a matter of Public Record, on file in the City Clerk's Office. The Committee discussed a request from the Auburn Globe News regarding placement of newsracks on the sidewalk in front;:6f the Auburn Globe 'News Office, the so ut:hwest' corner Main Street and Auburn Way South and in front of the A & B Tavern. The Committee -2- I ¡ I I I I· i I I i I ! of I ~\f .X) f~ ~ ~ :::J I I 197~Og~: AUBURN, WASHINGTON APRIL 15, MONDAY recommends approval of the request. It was moved by Kitchell, seconded by Craig, that the Auburn Globe News be granted permission to place newsracks, on the sidewalk, at the locations stated. MOTION CARRIED The Co~ttee discussed a request from Chief Scy1er for two men to attend the Western states Crime Conference in Sacramento, California, on May 6, 7 and 8, 1974. The Committee recommends approval of this request. It was moved by Kitchell, seconded by Craig, that authority be given to two Police Officers to attend the Western States Crime Conference in Sacramento, California, on dates stated above. A rather lengthy discussion by various Councilmen followed. It was pointed out that all Out-of-State Travel was to be discontinued and the funds have been deleted from the budget. If other Departments are not allowed to attend conventions and meetings out of state, this request would set a precedent. On the other hand, it was also pointed out that this was a very important conference and the citizens of Auburn would also benefit from what the Police Department Representatives learned. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilmen Ki tc11e1l, Craig and Lawler voting YES. Councilmen Darling, Holman, Flechsig and Lea voting NO. MOTION FAILED The Committee also discussed and recommends that the City of Auburn enter into an agreement with the Washington Crime Information Center, as required under the rules and regulations of the National Crime Information Center of the FBI. It was moved by Kitchell, seconded by Craig, that the City of Auburn enter into an agreement with the Washington Crime Information Center. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED The Committee also reviewed and recommends that the City of Auburn enter into an agreement with the National Crime Information Center as required under the rules and regulations of the NCIC, of the FBI. It was moved by Kitchell, seconded by Craig, that the City of Auburn enter into an agreement with the National Crime Information Center. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED The Committee also discussed and recommends that the City of Auburn enter into an agreement with the SeaKing Alert System, providing for the security of information contained in computerized systems and further providing that under the terms of this agreement, the sum of $602.12 per month be paid to the SeaKing Alert System for the City's share of costs. It was moved by Kitchell, seconded by Craig, that the City of Auburn enter into an agreement with the SeaKing Alert System, as stated above. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARfUED The Commi ttee reviewed and recommends approval of comparable wages of $1,159.00 for both the civilian and the police officer involved in the Two-man Burglary Team Program. It was pointed out that the funds will be reimbursed under the provisions of the Federal Grant. It was moved by Kitchell, seconded by Craig, that the two members 0;E the Two-.man Bur~lary Team be paid comparable wages of $1,159.00. A lengthy discussion by Council followed. Councilman Holman asked why it was necessary to pay both men the same salary, since one man is a civilian and the other a trained police officer. It was pointed out that the two men will be doing the same work and have the same responsibilities. As a team, working together, they should be paid the same. Councilmen Flechsig and Lea both voiced concern over this plan because there have 'been' th:t'ée..changes in the salary 'since theor1ginal plan wås presented to the Counci1.- Councilman-Lea stated he is not against the program itself; however, he pointed··out -that..when1hècomes tòa ;Counci1 'Meeting, he is entitled to know just what he is voting on and this particular program continues to have changes. Mayor Kersey explained.. that:. when the plan was originally presented, the salary for a 1st Class Officer was $1,000 per month. Since the grant went through in 1973, salaries for ---1st Class'Officers were increased to $1,092 per month (in February) and Detectives were increased to $1,159 per month. It was originally understood the men would be -3- r 3 J n"T'" >~ AUVURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY APRIL 15, 1974 paid as 1st Class Patrolmen; however, their salaries are based on detective work. Frank Shepard, Director of Finance, requested that a check be made to be sure the two men, on the Burglary Team, are covered with False Arrest Insurance. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilmen Kitchell, Craig, Holman, F1echsig, and Lawler voting YES. Councilmen Darling and Lea voting NO. f'lO'1'.rON (;r.F..RIED The Committee discussed and recommends approval of a Card Table License for the Rail Tavern. It was moved by Kitchell, seconded by Craig, that the Card Table License for the Rail Tavern be approved. MOTION CARRIED PLANNING AND BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN DARLING The Planning and Beautification Committee met at 7:30 P.M. on April 8, 1974 and the meeting was continued to April 9, 1974. Chairman Darling reported on the two meetings and the Committee Minutes are a matter of Public Record, on file in the City Clerk's Office. UTILITY COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN FLECHSIG The Utility Committee met at 7:30 P.M. on April 4, 1974. on the meeting and the Committee Minutes are a matter of the City Clerk's Office. Chairman Flechsig reported Public Record, on file in The next utility Committee Meeting will be held on Thursday, April l8, 1974. STREET COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN LEA The Street Committee met at 7:30 on the meeting and the Committee the City Clerk's Office. P.M. on April 10, 1974. Chairman Lea reported Minutes are a matter of Public Rþcord, on file in \ ... The Committee discussed the Chamber of Commerce request for use of sidewalks in conjunction with their "Old Fashioned Spring Festival". The Committee recommends approval of the request for April 24 through 27. It was moved by Lea, seconded by Holman, that Council approve the request of the Chamber of Commerce to use the sidewalks on April 24 through April 27. MOTION CARRIED Councilman Lea mentioned the Ci ty has gone to considerable expense for a professional land survey and appraisal in regard to Mr. Endersbe's problem ·on East Main Street. Councilman Lea indicated he felt it ~¡aS the City's obligation to try to satisfy Mr. Endersbe and the City has done everything in its power to do so. The cost to the City is in excess of what Mr. Endersbe's Assessment was and it was pointed out that the City had waived the ten day filing period for Mr. Endersbe to appeal to Superior Court. It .is now. up to Mr. Endersbe to make the next move, if he feels the problem has not been taken care of to his satisfaction. The next Street Committee Meeting will be held at 7:30 P.M. on April l7, 1974, in the Public Works Department. Councilman Lea also made several comments in regard to a letter, received from Pat Nevins, in regard to problems created by heavy rains. It was pointed out· that a dry well has been constructed, in connection with L.I.D. 279, because of the run-off of storm water. The existing storm drains do not have the capacity to carry the storm water caused by the heavy rains and a request has been made for L.I.D.s in other areas for this same purpose. Street paving will be held to a minimum because of this problem. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS Th'E! C.;ty Atto.J:'ney, John B. Bercdt:9I'.I stated t~:t.t T,·~t¡" rr? peT'I!'-!;;;cdr\7' ;Jf Counc:fI.. he has selected a law student to work with him in connection with the recodification of the City Code Book. Mr. Bereiter explained that Mike Reynolds, from the University of Notre Dame Law School, will be graduating soon and he will be a real asset to the Ci ty . -4- I I ! I , ¡ r I I I J I I I I ~. ¡ I ~'" x:,. f"'" -::J ~ ",-iii .-. I I --...--- ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS 31l~ ORDINANCE NO. 2808 It was moved by Craig, seconded by Holman, that Ordinance No. 2808 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED EAST OF "A" STREET BETWEEN 41ST STREET S. E. AND THE STUCK RIVER, SITUATE WITHIN THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION THEREOF FROM UNCLASSIFIED TO R-5 (MOBILE HOME PARK)." be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All 'Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED ORDINANCE NO. 2809 It was moved by Holman, seconded by Lawler, that Ordinance No. 2809 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, fvASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF "A" STREET S. E. SOUTH OF 41ST STREET S. E. , SITUATE WITHIN THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION THEREOF FROM UNCLASSIFIED TO C-3." be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED ORDINANCE NO. 2810 It was moved by Daxling, seconded by Lawler, that Ordinance No. 2810 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, REPEALING CODIFIED AUBURN CITY ORDINANCE CHAPTERS 11.12, 11.16.020, 11.16.030, 11.16.040, 11.16.050, and 11.16.060 IN THEIR ENTIRETY; CREATING NEW SECTIONS UNDER CHAPTER 11.12 (ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS) AND CHAPTER 11.16 (REGULATIONS) SAID SECTIONS TO BE KNOWN AS 11.12, 11.16.005, ll.16.010, 11.16.015, 11.l6.020, ll.l6.025, 11.16.030, 11.16.035, 11.16.040 and 11.16.235, (ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS-RESIDENTIAL)." be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED ORDINANCE NO. 2811 It was moved by Craig, seconded by Darling, that Ordinance No. 2811 enti t1ed "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED SOUTH OF 14TH STREET N.E. AND WEST OF "M" STREET NORTHEAST, SITUATE WITHIN THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION THEREOF FROM R-2 TO SPECIAL PROPERTY USE PERMIT." be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED RESOLUTION NO. 628 It was moved by Holman, seconded by Craig, that Resolution No. 628 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUBURN AND THE BURLINGTON NORTHERN INC." be adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED RESOLUTION NO. 629 It was moved by Craig, seconded by Darling, that Resolution No. 629 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO THE PROPOSED VACATION OF ALLEY SITUATE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN." be adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED MISCELLl!NEOUS BUSINESS Mayor Kersey announced that there will be a Workshop Meeting, of the Auburn City Council, on Monday, April 22, 1974, at 7:30 P.M. to discuss Revenue Sharing Allocations. Also, there will be an Executive Workshop Meeting on Monday, April 29, 1974, at 7:30 P.M. to discuss wages on several positions. The Mayor announced that beginning in May, Council Members and Staff Members may dress casually for the warm weather (jackets and ties are not required for the men). There being no further business to cóme before the Council, Mayor Kersey adjourned the meeting at 9:45 P.M. APPROVED THIS 16TH DAY OF APRIL, 1974. -"-- ---~. , r~ ¿¡~ {j> ~~~1 . . MAYOR