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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-05-1974 350 .......~,·-l.;.',·· AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY AUGUST 5, 1974 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, Holman, Flechsig and Lea. Cc,.r¡rÜ '7laJ'1 S"cu!f:r;d' CC"'I1cilman Dar l lJ1.g- APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Lawler, that the Council Minutes of July 15, 1974, be approved as mailed. MOTION CARRIED PUBLIC HEARINGS Mayor Kersey declared Public Hearing open on the request of the Community Chapel Church to revise the plot plan on their existing Special Property Use Permit, to allm.¡ the expansion of their existing church facilities located at 2606 "R" Street S.E. (Application No. 8~74) The Planning Commission recommends approval of this request to the City that: (1) Adequate off-street parking is provided in conformance wi th of Chapter 11.16.160 (Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements) and (2) plan shall be attached to and be made a part of the ordinance. Council provided the requirements That the plot Reverend John Egerdahl, representing the Community Chapel Church, stated that they appreciate the consideration that has been given their request and they have met the two requirements requested of the Planning Commission. It was moved by Holman, seconded by Craig, that the Public Hearin~ be closed. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Holman, seconded by Flechsig, that the request of\the Community Chapel Church to revise the plot plan on their existing Special Property Use Permit be approved and the Planning Commission recommendations be concurred ~ith and the City Attorney be instructed to draw up the necessary ordinance. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE The City Clerk stated that a Petition had been received, from property owners, regarding zoning violations on "G" Street S.E. Mayor Kersey mentioned that copies of the petition had been given to the Planning Department and Mr. Schuler has contacted the gentleman and received oral commitments that he will correct the problem. The City Clerk read a Zone Change Application from M. E. Boys, requesting change of zoning from M-l (Light Industrial) to C-3 (Heavy Commercial), property located adjacent to 15th Street S.W. and east of freeway - Auburn 400 Area. (Application No. 11-74) It was moved by Lea, seconded by Craig, that the Zone Change Application from M. E. Boys (Application No. 11-74) be referred to the Planning Commission for recommendations. MOTION CARRIED The City Clerk read a letter from the Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce stating that the Retail Trades Division is opposed td the proposed sewer rate increase. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Bob Gaines, Manager of the Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce; Frank Shaughnessy, resident of Auburn and.abusinessman; and Bud Coffee, representing the Boeing Company asked that they be allowed to speak when the proposed sewer rate increase is discussed later in the Council Meeting. Councilman Flechsig gave his approval. Leon RaÌ'urn of 320 "F" Street S. E., Joan Evans of 321 "K" Street S. E., Linda Graham of 818 4t11 Street S.E., Ern~e Jensen 0...- 1.14 4..:h StL'et::;; S.E., <::nd Jim Wood of 326 "I" St.ceét S.E. spoke in favor of lowering the speed limit on 4th Street S.E. It was pointed out that a formal list of names was sent in to the City for record and these individuals indicated that this particular area has had a number of accidents because of the high speed of some motorists and they favor a lower speed limit (this item will be discussed later in the meeting - Ordinance No. 2823). -1- I I L. ; I l I I N 0C- t'- - .~ ,- ....... -- --- I I AUBURN, . WASHINGTON MONDAY AUGUST 5, 19725l2: Bill Donais of 803 E. Main, Attorney for the Ideal Tavern, stated he had been contacted by the Auburn High School Drama Club in regard to their use of the Windsor Apartments for a "spook house". He stated that it is his understanding that the Drama Club had been told they could not use the building because of the tavern's lawsuit against the City. Mr. Donais stated that he is for this project and he will cooperate with the Auburn High School but he does not feel the Ideal Tavern should be blamed if the Drama Club is not allowed to use the building. He also stated that he would be willing to . work with th~ City in regard .to this project and stated that he is also for a new City Hall; however, he does not wish to raise a controversy over this matter. Ralph Davis, Director of Dramatic Arts at Auburn Senior High School, pointed out that the request to use 17, 19. and 21 West Main Street had been approved by the Council at their meeting of July 1, 1974. Since that time the Drama Club has seen that insurance be provided for the location, they have spent about 400 hours on layout and design blueprints for their activities, and they have spent about $700 on materials and supplies for the project; however, now they are being told they cannot use the location requested. Mr. Davis stated that the Drama Club does not wish to get involved with anyone's ,-lawsuit or business, but they would like to use that building and get started on the spook house so it can be ready for Halloween. Gary Sandars, of 734 "H" Street N.E., explained that it would be very difficult to use the same building they had last year because they have new ideas and could not utilize the building properly. He also pointed out that the club has tried to locate another location; however, there is no location to be found for this type of activity. The City Attorney explained that the gentlemen came in with a request to use the three address locations mentioned above and it, is his understanding that George Schuler, Chuck Smith, the Fire Department, and members of the Council understood that the request was for the same location used last year. After considerable discussion, the City Attorney stated he did not feel there would be any problems if the request were granted. Mayor Kersey stated that should correct the problem. Tom Payne, of 619 8th Street S.E., thanked the Council for approving the location they had requested. BID OPENINGS Bids were opened July 29,1974,9:00 A.M., for the conversion and installation of a Computer System. The following bid was submitted: HONEYWELL $86,900 The above bid was accompanied by Bid Bond. It is the recommendation of the Director of Finance, Frank Shepard, to award the contract for the conversion and installation of a Computer System to Honeywell, of Mercer Island, on their bid of $86,900 - including the computer software and support necessary to install the computer. It was moved by Holman, seconded by Flechsig, that the contract for conversion and installation of a Computer System be awarded to Honeywell on their bid of, $86,900 and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the contract. Councilman Craig stated he is in opposition to this computer system because all of the conversion costs have not adequately been listed and probably within a year, we will need more people to do the computer work. Councilman Craig stated he still has many questions and he does not feel the Call for Bid was properly advertised. He pointed out that not too many computer firms read or receive the Auburn Globe News. Councilman Craig also noted ,that the City received letters from Burrough's and IBM. He stated that the City had not stated exactly what type of training they wanted, nor did additional costs get listed properly for air conditioning, etc. Councilman Craig asked'that this item not be passed and stated he would like to get out a proper bid. Councilman Lea asked the Mayor if he felt the bids had been handled correctly. He pointed out that there were comments made by other companies in regard to the way in which the bids were handled. Mayor Kersey stated t12at from the questions that have been mentioned, he would say that the other firms were a¡.o¡are of the bid and the Call for Bid was placed in the paper following the standard procedure. The Mayor also pointed out that there are less employees now than were employed this time last year. At the present time, there is no planned increßse for employees. The Mayor pointed out that the Council has heard of the work load in various departments and 'by obtaining the computer we will probably be able to relieve one person in the Finance Department and this should also help relieve other departments. The Finance Director confirmed that there are no plans to hire He pointed out that the new computer will be going to disk and -__.gointo_otJler. programs for Public Works, Traffic Control, etc. anyone at this time. we will be able to This computer -2- · ii q~URN, WASHINGTON MONDAY AUGUST 5, 1974 will enable us to do more work than we would be able to accomplish by hiring an additional person. He pointed out that many items now required by the State and Local Government, as well as other programs that the City would like to work on, will be better handled by the computer. In comparison, the computer will be able to do t'/ork in one hour that would require an individual eight hours. Mr. Shepard stated that the new computer system will, in the future, make Auburn a keypoint in State as far as recnrds are cònc:er'1er1 "ìn.d he stated he w0111d !Y'Jt have recommel1ded the Honeywell System ii: he di4 not l:eally believe this information to be true. the Mayor Kersey stated that we have Revenue Sharing Funds for this purpose and in just over fi ve years this machine will be paid for in full. In other words, the money we would spend on rental would pay for the machine. He pointed out that at the end of five years we would have to maintain the machine, but we will not be required to put $15,000 - $16,000 a year into rental that would be gone at the end of the year. By purchasing the computer, the Ci ty is trying to reduce expenses _and _,;c do more for our citizens. I Councilman Holman stated that the accounting work has more than doubled the past few years and¡in terms of dollars, we will be saving money by purchasing the system. He pointed out that they have considered this matter for over six months, they have studied the Omega Study, and they have visited other operations for input and information. He feels this is the best thing the City can do and pointed out that he has never seen the Finance Department work together as well or as hard as they are at this time. He stated it has been disturbing and frustrating to have this matter continue for so long. Councilman Lawler made reference to the comments on additional air conditioning and stated that it is a very common problem. He stated that whenever different equipment or larger equipment is used additional air conditioning is needed and he does not feel this an unknown item. Councilman Lawler also stated he believes the City has studied thismatter in detail and he feels the City has done a ,thorq,ugh job. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilman Holman, Flechsig, Lawler and Kitchell voting YES. Councilman Lea and Craig voting NO. I " MOTION CARRIED I I Bids were opened August 1, 1974, 11:00 A.M., for Contract No. 74-03, Street Improvement No. 162, street illumination and fire signalization on Auburn Way South. It is the recommendation of the Direcf;or of Public Works, Pat Nevins, that Street Improvement No. 162, be rejected, specifications be revised, and the project rebid _ due to unavailability of the original designed signal pole. It is requested that permission be granted to readvertise Street Improvement No. 162, lighting and fire signalization on Auburn Way South, area of 6th Street S.E. It was moved by Lea, seconded by Holman, that the bids for Street Improvement No. 162 be rejected, bid bonds be returned, and authorization be given to revise the speé:ifi- céJ.,tions and readvertise a Call for,B.ids for Street Improvement No. 162. 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 Standard Mining for a Special Property Use Permit for gravel removal on two parcels of property located southwest of 15th Street N.W. and the West Valley Highway. (Application No. 6-74) - It was moved by Craig, seconded by Holman, that a Public Hearing be held on the request of Standard Mining (Application No. 6-74) on August 19, 1974, at 8:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers. MOTION CARRIED The following i tf'm t/3S submi t:t'?iI by +-1'11::' nj rectnr 'rF P;>r!,;s .ç Recr'3at:ion, Lert Chapman, for Council Approval: Pay Estimate No.8 (Final) to Richard G. Wagner, Inc., for Brannan Park Development in the amount of $5,475.60. It was moved by Craig, seconded by Holman, that the project be accepted by the City -3- AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY AUGUST 5, 197ß 53'" as complete and Pay Estimate No.8 (Final) to Richard G. Wagner, Inc., for $5,054.60 be approved for payment and the retained percentage amounting to $15,615.00 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 The following items were submit.ted by the Director of Public Works, Pat Nevins, for Council Approval: I Change Order No. l to Morris Construction Co. for increase of $6,533.75 to LID 281 and 282 construction, Contract No. 74-01, incorporating storm water on lOth N.E. into Comprehensive Storm Drain Program and removal of deteriorated asphalt on 9th N.E. and repaving with new asphalt. It was moved by Lea, seconded by Flechsig, that the adoption of Change Order No. l to Morris Construction Company, for an increase of $6,533.75, be approved. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Pay Estimate No.2, final, to Bowers Construction Corp. for construction of Contract No. 74-09, L.I.D. 284, in the amount of $13,506.34. ~. It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Lea, that the project be accepted by the ..~ ac City as complete and Pay Estimate No.2, final, to Bowers Construction Corporation, t'- for $13,506.34 be approved for payment and the retained percentage amounting to ~ $2,676.98 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. o ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Change Order No.3 to Fitzpatrick-McIntyre, Inc., time extension only to September I, 1974, for construction of mausoleum - due to delay in delivery of granite. It was moved by Holman, seconded by Flechsig, that the adoption of Change Order No.3 to Fitzpatrick-McIntyre, Inc., for time extension to September l, 1974, be approved. I ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Pay Estimate No. 2 to Venture Construction Co. for construction of Contract No. 74-06, Reservoir No.2, in the amount of $67,799.29. It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Craig, that Pay Estimate No. 2 to Venture Construction Company, for $67,799.29, be approved for payment. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Pay Estimate No. 3 to Venture Construction Co. for construction of Contract No. 74-06, Reservoir No.1, in the amount of $125,826.35. It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Lawler, that Pay Estimate No. 3 to Venture Construction Company, for $125,826.35, be approved for payment. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Change Order No.2 to Burnham Const. Co., Contract No. 72-39 Ellingson Road construc- tion, increase in the amount of $491.l3, using crushed rock as back fill for portion of unsuitable roadway and addition of reinforced bars to curb and gutter. It was moved by Holman, seconded by Lea, that the adoption of Change Order No. 2 to Burnham Construction Company, for an increase of $491.13, be approved'. I ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Change Order No.3 to Burnham Const. Co., Contract No. 72-39 Ellingson Road construction, increase of $7,496.11, removal of unsuitable material and installation of select backfill and pavement repair and curb radius revision as requested by the Street Committee. It was moved by Lea, seconded by Craig, that the adoption of Change Order No. 3 to Burnham Construction Company, for an increase of $7,496.11, be approved. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilman voting YES. MOTION CARRIED C~ahgeÐrder No.4 to Burnham Const. Co., Contract No. 72-39 Ellingson Road construction, increase of $753.41, covering welding beam clips on the bridge -4- ~~."".-._'_._-- , , 1-3~··lf; 'IU"lURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY AUGUST 5, ~974 and sandb~astipg and painting of welded areas. It was moved by Holman, seconded by Lea, that the adoption of Change Order No. 4 to Burnham Construction Company, for an increase of $753.4)., be approved. ROLL CALL VOTE: A~l Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Pay Estimate Hu. 12, 1:-~nal, tù .....~. '_r.Jlai-n Con~t;ructio:2 Co. for r.;Jüst.Luc.::ion vI: Contract No. 72-39, Ellingson Road, in the amount of $11,496.66. It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Lea, that the project be accepted by the Ci ty as complete and Pay Es timª_te~No. 13, final, to Burnham Cons truction Company, for $11,496.66 be approved for payment and the retained percentage amounting to $17,995.36 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 PROCLAMATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Kersey announced that thirty-four visitors from our Sister City met at City Hall on Saturday morning. Since that time they have toured Southcenter, Nt. Rainier, the Rainier School in Buckley, and a child day care center. The Mayor stated that the visitors are a very fine group of people and they will be on their way to San Francisco tomorrow. The Mayor also announced that City Hall will be open for Voter Registration on Friday, August 16, 1974, üntil 8:00 P.M. and Saturday, August 17, 1974, from 8:00 A.M. until noon. The 17th of August is the last day to register for the Primary Blection held on September 17, 1974. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS BUILDING COMMITTEE - CHAIR1.fAN LAWLER Chairman Lawler stated that the next Building Committee Meeting w{ll be held at 7:30 P.M. on August 12, 1974. Mayor Kersey asked if the date could be changed because of a Soi~ Conservation Meeting on the 12th. Chairman Lawler suggested August 26. The Mayor again asked if the meeting could be changed because of a RIBCO Meeting on the 26th. Cl1airman'Lawler announced that the next Building Committee Meeting will be held at 7:30 P.M. on August 27, 1974. AIRPORT COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN KITCHELL The Airport Committee met in an Executive Session at 7:00 P.M., July 30, 1974 and held an Open Meeting at 7:30 P.M. Chairman Kitchell reported on the Committee Meetings and the Minutes are a matter of Public Record, on file in the City Clerk's Office. The Airport Committee discussed and recommends that the following people serve on the Airport Advisory Board: 'Bob Hoyt, Dave Morgan, Howard Bothell Jr., Jim Markins, and Joe DeJoie -- Dayton Witton will consult with the Advisory Board. It was moved by Kitchell, seconded by Lea, that Council concur with the recommendation of the Airport Committee. MOTION CARRIED The next Airport Commî£tee Meeting will be held at 7:30 P.M., August 6, 1974. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN CRAIG The Public Safety Committee met at 7:30 P.M., July 17, 1974. Chairman Craig reported on the Committee Meeting and the Minutes are a matter of Public Record, on file in the City Clerk's Office. The Committee discussed and recommends that the Fire Department be given the authority to Call for Bids for the "Jaws of Life", and Call for Bids for painting and roof repair. It W-'lS moved by Craig, seconded b~ L~wler: thar t:hp Firp nepart:1!:.~nt hp. authori7ed to Call for Bids for the "Jaws of Life". ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED It,was moved by Craig, ~econded by Kitchell, that the Fire Department be authorized , to Call for Bids for painting and roof repair. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. -5- MOTION CARRIED --I I I I I I I I I I I i AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY 355' AUGUST 5, 1974 The Public Safety Committee also discussed the need for replacement of carpeting in the Police Department. Chief Scyler had indicated that he has funds available in his budget, the funds had been earmarked for scrambler equipment; however, due to the problems being experienced by other departments with their scrambler equipment, Chief Seyler requested that the equipment not be purchased and the funds be utilized for replacement of carpeting. Funds available: $900.00; cost of carpet replacement, approximately $650.00. The Co~mittee recommends this request. It was moved by Craig, seconded by Kitchell, that authorization be given to Chief Scyler to rePlace carpeting in the Police Department. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED I Chief Scyler explained, to the Committee, the program in which they are now involved in combating illegally ridden motorcycles in and near the residential areas in the City and on public property. This activity is in violation of the law and Chief Scyler indicated that consideration be given to disposal of the third Harley Davidson Motorcycle. This motorcycle is not necessary at this time, due to the decrease in traffic, and the funds could be used to purchase a vehicle suitable for enforcement of motorcycle laws. It was moved by Craig, seconded by Lawler, that authorization be given to the Police Department to dispose of the Harley Davidson Motorcycle. ;:'\t X t'- '-:; Chief Calkins requested the Commi ttee recommend, to the, Council, authori ty be gi ven C:. to Call for Bids for a Fire Department Sedan to replace the 1961 Dodge Pickup. Funds c: have been provided for in the 1974 Budget. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Holman, seconded by Flechsig, that authorization be given to the Fire Department to dispose of their 1961 Dodge ]?ickup. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Craig, seconded by Lawler, that authorization be given to the Fire Department to Call for Bids for a 1974 sedan automobile. I ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Chairman Craig stated that the Committee has received a copy of the letter, from the Police Department, recommending that a Merchant Patrolman's License be issued to Terry L. Mengle. It was moved by Craig, seconded by Kitchell, that Council approve the request of Terry L. Mengle for a Merchant Patrolman's License, as recommended by the Police Department. MOTION CARRIED The next Public Safety Committee Meeting will be held at 7:30 P.M. on August 28, 1974, in the Council Chambers. The regularly scheduled meeting of August 14, 1974, has been cancelled. FINANCE COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN HOLMAN The Finance Committee met at 7:30 P.M. on August 1, 1974. Chairman Holman reported on the Committee Meeting and the Minutes are a matter of Public Record, on file in the City Clerk's Office. I The Finance Committee reviewed the need for a Voice Recorder for the Police Department. Dick Fisher explained how the equipment would work and the Committee recommends that authorization be given to the Police Department to Call for Bids, funds for the equipment will be made from previously allocated revenue of the Police Department Budget. It was moved by Holman, seconded by Craig, that authority be given to the Police Department to Call for Bids for a Voice Recorder. Funds for payment to be made from previously allocated revenue of the Police Department Budget. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED The Committee discussed and recommends that the Auburn Public Library be authorized to declare certain equipment and books surplus and be authorized to dispose of same. It was moved by Holman, seconded by Flechsig, that the Auburn Public Library be authorized .to.disPQseßf..ßurplus equipment and books. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED -6- 'B56 AUBURN, WASHINGTON , , MONDAY AUGUST 5, 1974 The Director of Finance explained, to the Committee, the current change from Repurchase Agreements to Certificates of Deposit, on a 30 day basis, which would result in a higher return on investments. The Committee discussed and recommends that the Director of Finance be authorized to invest $2,900,000. It was moved by Holman, seconded by Flechsig, that the Director of Finance be authorized to make the phova 7ísted investmcÞ~~ ip ';he ~~~np: ~urlined. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. NOTION CARRIED The Finance Committee studied a Call for Bid for Office Supplies and recommends authorization be given for same. It was mvoed by Holman, seconded by Flechsig, that authorization be given to Call for Bids on Office Supplies. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED UTILITY COMMITTEE MINUTES - CHAIRMAN FLECHSIG The Utility Committee met at 7:30 P.M. on July 18, 1974. Chairman Flechsig reported on the Committee Meeting and the Minutes are a matter of Public Record, on file in the City Clerk's Office The next Utility Committee Meeting willbe held at 7:30 P.M. on August 8, 1974. PL1!NNING & BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE - VICE CHAIRMAN LEA The Planning & Beautification Committee met at 7:30 P.M. on July 22, 1974. Vice Chairman Lea reported on the Committee Meeting and the Minutes are a matter of Public Record, on file in the City Clerk's Office. The next Planning & Beautification Committee Meeting will be held at 7:30 P.M. on A~gust 13, 1974. STREET COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN LEA I, The Street Committee met at 7:30 P.M. on July 17, 1974, and a Spec)al Meeting was éalled to order at 7:30 P.M. on July 31, 1974. -Chairman Lea reported'on the ,Committee Meetings and the Minutes are a matter of Public Record, on file in the City Clerk's Office. Chairman Lea mentioned that the Committee discussed-the speed limit on 4th Street S.E. and 37th Street S.E. This will be discussed under Ordinances and Resolutions, later in the Council Meeting. Councilman Lea stated, for documentation purposes,; that. the staffz:and';:'Street : Commit tee¿. recommends that a crosswalk be placed at 4t11 Street S.E. and "F" Street S.E. This action was taken because the area is somewhat dangerous and they feel a crosswalk will aid in pedestrian safety. The next Street Committee Meeting will be held at 7:30 P.M. on August 7, 1974, in the Public Works Department. Councilman Lea also announced that the Soil Conservation Committee will hold a meeting at Auburn City Hall, at 7:30 P.M., August 12, 1974. A presentation will be made regarding the impact of the present Soil Conservation Program for the cities of Kent, Renton and Auburn and Councilman Lea urged citizens and Councilmen to attend the meeting. OLD BUSINESS -----,--- .,._--.-....-..-...._--- --- "-"'-' ,'-,..--.- -. --..,.. ORDINANCE NO. 2823 It was moved by Lea, seconded by Flechsig, that Ordinance No. 2823 (introduced July 1, 1974) entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON; REDUCING THE SPEED LIMIT FROM 35 MILES PER HOUR TO 25 MILES PER HOUR AT ALL TIMES ON DESIGNATED PORTIONS OF FOURTH STREET SOUTHEAST AND DESIGNATED PORTIONS OF 37TH STREET SOUTHEAST, WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF AUBURN , WASHINGTON." be adopted wi th the following amendment to the title. Ordinance No. 2823 shall be entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, REDUCING THE SPEED LIMITS FROM 35 MILES PER HOUR TO 30 MILES PER HOUR AT ALL TIMES ON DESIGNATED PORTIONS OF FOURTH STREET SOUTHEAST AND 25 MILES PER HOUR ON DESIGNATED PORTIONS OF 37TH STREET SOUTHFAST¡ WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF AUBURN, WASH.1.NGTON.·· Councilman Craig stated that the Public Safety Committee feels the speed limit should be reduced to 25 MPH, as the ordinance was originally introduced, because of the policy of the Police Department to ticket motorists going 4 MPH - 9 MPH over the speed limit. He stated that because of the tolerance rate, motorists could actually drive 39 MPH (in a 30 MPH zone) without being ticketed; therefore, he recommends the Public Safety Committee recommendation of 25 MPH be adopted. He also pointed out that the lower speed appears to be what the citizens want in the area also. I N Q: r-.. ""':J ~~ o I I AUBURN, WASHINGTON 3'5'1;: AUGUST 5, 1974 MONDAY It was moved by Craig, seconded by Kitchell, that Ordinance No. 2823 be adopted as introduced on July l, 1974 - reflecting t.he speed limit be reduced from 35 miles per hour to 25 miles per hour on designated portions of Fourth Street S.E~ and 37th Street S.E. Councilman Lea stated that the Street Committee feels that 4th Street S.E. is an arterial street and since funds were made available a number of years ago, to widen the street, lowering the speed limit to 25 miles per hour ~lould defeat the purpose. The Police Department records indicate that 1fr" StreetS.E. is the problem area alid he stated he feels lowering the speed to 30 miles per hour would be a reasonable speed to rectify some of the problems we have had in the past. Councilman Lea stated he hopes the Public Safety Committee will reconsider this matter because he is concerned that there will be other requests to lower the speed on other streets, if the Public Safety Committee recommendation is followed. Mayor Kersey asked that the Council vote on Councilman Craig's motion to lower the speed limit on 4th Street S.E. and-37th Street S.E. to 25 miles per hour. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilman Craig and Xi tchell voting YES. Councilman Holman, Flechsig, Lea and Lawler voting NO. MOTION FAILED Mayor Kersey asked that the Council vote on Councilman Lea's motion to lower the speed limit on 4th Street S.E. to 30 miles per hour and 25 miles per hour on 37th Street S. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilman Lea, Lawler, Kitchell, Holman and Flechsig voting YES. Councilman Craig voting NO. MOTION C]J..RRIED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE NO. 2827 Councilman Flechsig stated he would call on the gentlemen who had requested permission to speak on sewer rates, earlier in the meeting, prior to action by Council. Bob Gaines thanked the Council and Mayor for considering the letter from the Chairman of the Retail Trades Division and stated that Pat Cavanaugh could not be at the Council Meeting this evening. Mr. Gaines mentioned that the Board Members of the Auburn Chamber of Commerce will be meeting Friday and the Chamber of Commerce, for that reason, would like to request a delay in action on this ordinance. He also pointed out that the possible sale of airport property, discussion on airport eåsements, and sale of General Services Administration Property should be good reasons to delay this matter. Mr. Gaines mentioned that the sale of the GSA Property will take place on September 4, 1974, and he feels the waiting period could be used to further pursue all possibilities for federal funds.> Bud Coffee, representing Boeing, stated he feels they share Mr. Gaines view in asking for a delay on Ordinance No. 2827 because it is a rather difficult and complex issue. Mr. Coffee stated that Boeing would like the sewer rates to be fair to residents and industry and their main concern is that if the rate schedule is not interpreted properly, Boeing's cost could go up as much as ten times what i.t is now. A rate schedule was presented to the Mayor, Councilmen,.and Pat Nevins and Mr. Coffee stated that Boeing wòuld be willing to supply data and help -in whatever way they can. Frank Shaughnessy stated his comments were unnecessary if the Council decides to delay this matter; however, his comments might be relevant if a delay is not granted. He stated his main concern is that the City take another look at the vast cost of providing service to a large user, as compared to a small user. He stated we must guard against the very popular pastime of making the person who looks most able to pay~ pay for those who think something is unpopular. He pointed out that quite often those who look most able to pay for something are the ones who are least able to do so. It would be better to place the initial charge where the costs lie. He stated as an individual and small industrial user, he is willing to pay but he still feels that the burden cannot be put on the relatively few heavy users. Mr. Shaughnessy stated that the best course of action would be to delay this matter to allow the City more time to study this, from the other side of the fence, rather than by what has been presented so far. If a delay is undesireable, at least consider an amendment to change your schedule of rates. Councilman Flechsig stated he was a little disturbed by the Auburn Chamber of Commerce because they waited until August 2 to send a letter. He stated some of the questions in their letter have already been answered but the City has not had enough time to answer all of the questions. Councilman Flechsig stated he appreciated the comments and _t:.hinki.''1~.?f the Boeing Company and said he feels we do owe the Chamber of Commerce and Boeing some consideration. Councilman Flechsig asked the Director of Finance to present a little information on bonding. -8- 358 AUBUR.1V, WASHINGTON MONDAY AUGUST 5, 1974 r ( Mr. Shepard briefly explained that during the past three or four years the Statè, as well as the Nation, is requiring the separation of utility accounting. That is, the complete separation of water and sewer in order that each may bare there own weight. He mentioned that he has talked with the State' Examiner, Bond Consultants, etc. regarding this and the ratio of 1.35 of the average Annual Debt Service being the acceptable ratio needed. The need for this ratio is most improtant in order to place the utility in a sol VP'1t: posi tion wi th regard to both p.i:ior issues and anlJ future ratina and/or sale of , utility bond issues. The Sewer Account currently has a short term ~Ilvestment of $18,000 and the Water Account an amount of $39,000, as of June 30. These investments are subject to use during the second half of 1974 for projects already initiated. The Sewer Account is going into a deficit picture in regard to bond issue capability and if this ratio is extended for any1ength of time, it will be harder for the City of Auburn to maintain the average annual principal and interest requirements. It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Craig, that Ordinance No. 2827 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING AUBURN CODIFIED CITY ORDINANCES 10.04.430, 10.04.440, 10.04.460 and 10.04.470 AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 10.04.435 AND 10. 04.475 TO THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, ALTERING THE MONTHLY SEWER CHARGE WITHIN AND WITHOUT THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN." be introduced and referred back to the Utility Committee for review and request that any industrial users, including Boeing, provide each member of the Utility Committee and each Councilman sufficient information and input - said information to be submitted on or before the August 22, 1974, Utility Committee Meeting. MOTION CARRIED Councilman Craig stated that speaking_for..A;he-commoD__c:i.tìzen,.theree.arè Çfù.ite ~á:-,number ó£cc:.Ëtdaensdwhoewill bèç,â.f£ected::::bg~1;hef60¢. i'ncrease - as well as the Metro charge that will be added and when we try to split the cost for industrial users or commercial users, then the residential users costs, are~raised and he is concerned. Councilman Holman pointed out that the City is keeping the cost down for residential users, as much as possible; however, business and stated that business and industry pay 70% on bond our schools, etc. Without business and industry, for the residential user~ industry is important also. He issues and this allows us to operate the rate ~lOuld have been higher ! i ORDINANCE NO. 2830 ... It was moved by Craig, seconded by Lawler, that Ordinance No. 2830 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE LICENSING AND REGULATION OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES I AMBULANCES, SETTING FORTH THE DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS OF AMBULANCE DRIVERS AND MEDICAL ATTENDANTS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED, EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES, DEFINING OFFENSES AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES." be introduced and adopted. Councilman Lea expressed concern that the Auburn Fire Department ~vill set up the inspection and standards for these vehicles and he pointed out that some private businesses may not be able to meet aJ.l or-the requirements because of lack of funds. He stated that this could limit the service available in the City of Auburn and he questions the City having the authority to set such standards. Councilman Craig stated that the Fire Department Aid Car answers all emergency calls but they do not transport injured persons, except in cases where an ambulance cannot transport an individual. The objective of the ordinance is to see that all drivers and attendants meet certain standards of training and that the vehicle be equipped with the needed equipment to meet the needs for emergency aid and transportation. Councilman Craig also stated that this ordinance has been discussed with both of the ambulance services in Auburn and they have agreed to the requirements and standards set forth in the ordinance. The City Attorney stated that Section 7 (A, B, and C) indicates what the equipment requirements are for ambulances and he pointed out that the requirements have been reduced somewhat from the original drafted ordinance. As far as the City being arbitrary or capricious in regard to a firm meeting these standards, he stated that the companies will not be hesitant to make their views known if they feel they are being mistreated. ROLLCALL VOTE: Councilman Craig, Holman, Flechsig, Lawler and Kitchell voting YES. Counc~~man Lea vot~ng NO. MOTION CARRIED -9- I "" oc:, l'- "":) ¡;::; o I I AUBURN, WASHINGTON g5!l' AUGUST 5, 1974 MONDAY ORDINANCE NO. 2831 It was moved by Craig, seconded by Kitchell, that Ordinance No. 2831 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION 3 OF THE AUBURN CITY ORDINANCE NO. 2298 (DECEMBER 2, 1968) BY DELETING THAT PORTION THEREOF WHICH READS ".......AND SHALL IN ADDITION THERETO HAVE SUCH OTHER AND FURTHER DUTIES AS MAY BE HEREINAFTER DESIGNATED BY THE CITY COUNCIL." be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. NOTION CARRIED ORDINANCE NO. 2832 It was moved by Craig, seconded by Kitchell, that Ordinance No. 2832 entitled "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE DRESS OF FEMALE EMPLOYEES IN PLACES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WHEREIN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE SERVED AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES." be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED ORDINANCE NO. 2833 It was moved by Craig, seconded by Holman, that Ordinance No. 2833 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND WCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF "R" STREET SOUTHEAST, SITUATE WITHIN THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION THEREOF FROM R-2 TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT." be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED RESOLUTION NO. 641 It was moved by Lea, seconded by Lawler, that Resolution No. 641 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, r-1ASHINGTON, DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE CITY OF AUBURN TO IMPROVE A PORTION OF A SIDEWALK WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY BY THE REPAIRING OR REPLACING OF SUCH SIDEWALK, PURSUANT TO A WCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO BE CREATED FOR SUCH PURPOSE." be adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED VOUCHER APPROVAL LIST It was moved by Holman, seconded by Lawler, that the Voucher Approval List dated July 31, 1974, in the amount of $9,,5:'1'8;'465.11} be approved. 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 10:54 P.M. APP R:;]/_V.ED, . 6TH DAY OF AUG U~T' 1974. . ?f3aj . T' ~~~ crTY CLERK ~__._ _u_ ~ ..___ -10-