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Home My WebLink About01-20-1992 CITY OF AUBURN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES January 20, 1992 7:30 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the City of Auburn Council was called to order by Mayor Bob Roegner at 7:30 p.m. in the City of Auburn Council Chambers. A. Flag Salute Mayor Roegner led those in attendance in the pledge of allegiance. B. Roll Call Those in attendance included Mayor Bob Roegner and Councilmembers Whittall, Wagner, Burns, Borden, Barber, Brothers, and Kurle. Staff members in attendance included Fire Chief Bob Johnson, Police Captain Bill Pitzl, Personnel Director Pam Sime, Parks & Recreation Director Len Chapman, Finance Director Pat Dugan, Public Works Director Frank Currie, Assistant Public Works Director Alice Conrad, Planning Director Steve Lancaster, City Attorney Stephen Shelton, and City Clerk Robin Woh1hueter. Other staff members in attendance included Financial Analyst Alice Strand, Purchasing Agent Janice Binetti, and Permit Technician Liz Reisinger. C. Announcements and Aooointments 1. Announcements Bov Scout Trooo 478 A3.6.4.1 Mayor Roegner introduced Boy Scouts Graham Browell and George Dunn who are working on their Communications Badge. Emolovee of the Year Al.9 After briefly describing the strict standards the city uses in purchasing, Mayor Roegner presented Purchasing Agent Janice Binetti with a plaque naming her as 1991 Employee of the Year. Finance Deoartment A ward Al.9 Mayor Roegner announced that the Government Finance Officers Association presented a Distinguished Budget Presentation A ward for the City of Auburn 1991 Budget. He said this is the third consecutive year Auburn has received this award which represents the highest form of recognition in governmental budgeting. The award was rated "Especially Notable" as a policy document. CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING January 20, 1992 Noting Finance Department employees Sally Finch, Pat Dugan, Arlene Mempa, Laura Benson who have received their certification, Mayor Roegner announced that Alice Strand has successfully completed educational and training requirement and is recognized as a Professional Finance Officer of the State of Washington as certified by the Board of Directors of the Washington Finance Officers Association. This is an annual certification that requires ongoing education. Receiving her certification for the first time, Ms. Strand accepted the plaque from Mayor Roegner. Other Emoloyee Recognition Al.9 Mayor Roegner recognized the following employees and their accomplishments: In 1991 Youth Services Librarian Terry Hendershott has finished her Masters of Science Degree in Library Science at the University of Washington Graduate School of Library and Information Science. The City of Auburn Sewer Division has received an Honor Award from the Pacific Northwest Pollution Control Association in recognition of Zero Lost Time Accidents during 1990 where 15,000 manhours were logged without an accident. Howell L. Owens has been certified as a Traffic Signal Technician Level III from the International Municipal Signal Association. Lieutenant Dan Bosch received a Bachelor of Science degree in Fire Command Administration from City University in September, 1990. Mayor Roegner stated Dan is the first Fire Department employee to earn this degree. Firefighter Jeff Stottlemyre, Fire Inspector Dave Smith and Hazardous Materials Officer Chad Morse received their Uniform Fire Code Certifications as Uniform Fire Code Inspectors in May, 1991. Washington Cities Insurance Authority awarded the City of Auburn with special recognition for excellence in claims reporting. Mayor Roegner noted most of the responsibility for this award is in the City Clerk's Office. Elizabeth Reisinger, Permit Technician, and Jeffrey Weir, Building Inspector have been certified as Plans Examiner with the International Conference of Building Officials. 2. Aooointments A3.8 Mayor Pro-Tern for 1992 A3.6.7 Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Whittall to appoint Don Kurle as Mayor Pro-Tern for 1992. PAGE 2 CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING January 20, 1992 MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. D. Agenda Modifications A3.6.6 Mayor Roegner noted one agenda modification correcting an agenda bill with regard to IV.D.1. II. CITIZEN INPUT. PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings - None. B. Audience Particioation A3.6.4.1 Mayor Roegner encouraged those citizens wishing to comment upon items appearing in tonight's agenda, or to update the Council on anything occurring within the community. Cyril Van Selus - 20 Riverview Drive S.E., Auburn, W A Mr. Van Selus introduced himself as a long time resident of Auburn. Referring to Council as policy makers, he said 1992 is a time to step back and take a look. Due to changing social economic conditions Mr. Van Selus asked the Council how familar they are with ACT APP and JCCC organizations that employ volunteers to assist with at-risk families in Auburn. He asked if the city is prepared to address the needs of other cultures in a growing community. Mr. Van Selus pointed out that growing communities often times have new rules and regulations that can cause problems with existing businesses. He encouraged the Council to work with businesses including labor forces, and other governmental agencies as we face new challenges in order to preserve what we have today. Mr. Van Selus felt the Council should place emphasis on the community's goals for next ten years so changes can be made for the benefit of the entire community. Mr. Van Selus asked what the city goals are for the next ten years. Mr. Van Selus concluded his comments by stating the government should be for the people and changes should be made to benefit all. C. Corresoondence - None. III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS A3.6.4.4 A. Municioal Services Vice Chairman Wagner reported that the Municipal Services Committee met on January 13, 1992 to discuss a Cable TV Services Consultant Agreement, Resolution No. 2271, and surplus property. The next meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for February 3, 1992 at 4:30 p.m. B. Planning & Community Develooment PAGE 3 CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING January 20, 1992 Chairman Burns reported that the Planning & Community Development Committee met on January 13, 1992 and the minutes are of public record. The next meeting of the Planning & Community Development Committee is scheduled for January 27, 1992 at 7:30 p.m. C. Public Works Chairman Kurle reported that the Public Works Committee met prior to the Council meeting at 5:30 p.m. Items discussed included Resolution No. 2272, Resolution No. 2273, and an utility bill adjustment. The next meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for February 3, 1992 at 5:30 p.m. D. Finance Chairman Brothers reported that the Finance Committee met prior to the Council meeting this evening at 7:00 p.m. to discuss Ordinance No. 4540 pertaining to petty cash for the Municipal Court, and claims and payroll numbers. Chairman Brothers stated the Finance Committee was briefed by City Attorney Stephen Shelton with regard to the "Appearance of Fairness Law". The next meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for Monday, February 3, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. IV. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes A3.6.2 I. Minutes of the January 6, 1992 regular Council meeting. B. Vouchers F4.9.2, F4.9.5 I. Claim numbers 69245 through 69456 in the amount of $1,378,865.23 and dated January 20, 1992. 2. Payroll check numbers 174946 through 175018 for the pay period covering January 10, 1992 in the amount of $26,507.20 this 20th day of January, 1992. C. Call for Public Hearing I. Aoolication No. COM0003-91 03.4.2.1.2 03.4.3 Application No. COM0003-91 City Council to schedule public hearing to be held on February 3, 1992 regarding the adoption and implementation of the "Auburn North Central Business District Plan". D. Surolus Prooerty F4.6.1 I. Finance Deoartment To authorize surplus of NCR computer equipment. ASSET-KEY DESCRIPTlON1 DEPARTMENT SERIAL # COST ---------.......----------------....----...............--------....-..---------_.....-------- PAGE 4 CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING 0013200193 HP 150 0011400150 HP 150 0011400164 HP 150 0012200219 HP 150 DISC DRIVE 0012200268 HP 150 4340000007 HP 150 DUAL DRIVE 0013300135 HP 150B 0011300189 HP 150B 4300000402 HP HARD DISK COMPUTER 0012200267 HP 150 0011300188 ACCESS COMPUTER 0011400146 ACCESS COMPUTER 0011400148 ACCESS COMPUTER 0011400147 ACCESS COMPUTER 0011400111 COMPUTER 9300 0011400121 505T VESIC PROCESSOR 0011400131 CRT TERMINAL 0011400134 CRT TERMINAL 0011400135 CRT TERMINAL 0011400153 CRT TERMINAL 0011400165 CRT TERMINAL 0012100404 CRT TERMINAL 4300056085 CRT TERMINAL 4340000003 CRT TERMINAL 4369900048 CRT TERMINAL 5507700061 CRT TERMINAL 0011400132 CRT TERMINAL 0011400173 HP DISC DRIVE 0011400163 H P 150 0013200201 HP 150 WITH HARD DISC 0011700107 HP 150B 0011700114 HP 0013200138 APPLE 0012100449 CPT 0013200187 CPT 5507700062 CPT 5507700063 CPT 0013300129 HP January 20, 1992 BLDG 6,035.00 Finance 299A0417 6,634.00 FINANCE 2503A206 2,488.00 FIRE/NORTH 2339A145 5,257.00 FIRE 2503A2062,194.00 M&o 3,267.28 PARKS 2441A050 1,914.00 PERSNL 2441A509 2,948.00 PERSNL 2419A044 3,424.41 POLICE 2441A050 2,708.00 PRINTSHOP 010825 2,129.00 phone room 2,347.00 phone room 2,156.00 phone room 010440 2,367.00 janitors closet 46-12495102,733.00 janitors closet 1,324.00 phone room 945.00 phone room 945.00 phone room 945.00 phone room 550.00 phone room 860.00 phone room 1,515.00 phone room 913.88 phone room 1,223.65 janitors closet 934.68 janitors closet 3,900.25 janitors closet 945.00 Arlenes area 324.00 FINANCE 2446A1193,162.00 2502A193 4,819.00 2507A2493,391.00 051434 2,052.00 3,735.00 15,320.00 12,501.00 11,798.65 1,516.00 6,397.00 2. Police Deoartment Recommend the listed property as surplus and to be sold at public auction: Burroughs Model DEX 4100 Fax Machine SIN 33292 One Texas Instrument TI5024 Calculator SIN 166286 3. Parks Deoartment Recommend the listed reel grinding equipment be declared as surplus and used as a trade-in on new reel grinding equipment. PAGE 5 CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING January 20, 1992 Eauioment Fixed Asset # Serial # Foley Reel Grinder0013300083 5038 F. Utility Bill Adiustment F4.5.2 Recommend approval of utility adjustment to account #312-1440 in the amount of $3,071.39. Motion by Councilmember KUrle, second by Councilmember Burns to approve Consent Agenda Items IV.A. through IV.F including the agenda modification. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. V. OLD BUSINESS - None. VI. NEW BUSINESS - None. VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Ordinances 1. Ordinance No. 4540 F4.4, F4.11 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, adding a new section to Auburn City Code Chapter 3.04 creating a petty cash and change fund for the City of Auburn Municipal Court. Motion by Councilmember Brothers, second by Councilmember Whittall to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4540. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. B. Resolutions City Attorney Stephen Shelton read the titles to each resolution. I. Resolution No. 2263 04.1.3 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a contract for consultant services between the City of Auburn and 3-H Cable Communications Consultants for consultant services regarding the administration of the City's Cable Television Franchise for 1992. Motion by Councilmember Whittall, second by Councilmember Wagner to adopt Resolution No. 2263. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 2. Resolution No. 2270 03.5 Application No. 32-88 PAGE 6 CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING January 20, 1992 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing and approving the extension of the Preliminary Plat of Lakeland Hills Division No. 5A for an additional year. Motion by Councilmember Whittall, second by Councilmember Wagner to approve Resolution No. 2270. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 3. Resolution No. 2271 01.5 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Interlocal Cooperative Agreement Combined Regional Emergency Services Unit Operational Agreement between the Cities of Auburn, Renton, and Tukwila. Motion by Councilmember Whittall, second by Councilmember Wagner to approve Resolution No. 2271. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 4. Resolution No. 2272 03.9 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, fixing a time for a public hearing on the petition for vacation of a street right of way known as 8th Street S.E. between "D" Street S.E. and Auburn Way South, within the City of Auburn, Washington. Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Burns to approve Resolution No. 2272. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 5. Resolution No. 2273 F2.4.9, 04.9.1 Street Improvement No. 292 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington repealing Resolution No. 2264 and establishing a new date for setting a hearing on the final assessment roll for Local Improvement District No. 344 for the improvement by construction of a portion of the decorative sidewalk and a low level pedestrian illumination system which were included within Street Improvement No. 292 as approved in Ordinance No. 4499 for the improvement of East Main Street from Auburn Avenue to Auburn Way North in Auburn, Washington. Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Burns to approve Resolution No. 2273. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 6. Resolution No. 2274 A3.7.1 PAGE 7 CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING January 20, 1992 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, repealing Resolution Nos. 2039 and 2040 passed February 5, 1990 and February 20, 1990 and designating the members, powers, duties and meeting times and days of all standing committees of the City Council of the City of Auburn. Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Burns to adopt Resolution No. 2274. Under discussion, Councilmember Whittall mentioned that the Finance Committee meeting should be at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Roegner further acknowledged that the Economic Development Corporation should be taken out. Both adjustments to Resolution 2274 were approved by the maker of the motion and the seconder. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. VIII. MA YOR'S REPORT Executive Session Mayor Roegner announced there would be a brief Executive Session to discuss personnel for approximately fifteen to twenty minutes. The meeting recessed at 8:00 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:59 p.m. There was no action as a result of the Executive Session. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Auburn City Council, the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. ~ f /) ,/~7~~.v-j ~úJ~ Bob Roegner, Mayor Robin Wohlhueter, City Clerk 92MI-20 PAGE 8