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Home My WebLink About02-22-1994 c\tyor ~:~.J.... Auburn ~ q$J,in~\! CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 22, 1994 I. CALL TO ORDER A. Flag Salute Mayor Booth called the meeting to order at 7;30 p.m. and led those in attendance in the pledge of allegiance. B. Roll Call Those in attendance included Mayor Booth and Members of the Auburn City Council as follows: Burns, Wagner, Haugen, Borden, Barber, Brothers, and Kurle. Staff members present included Police Chief David Purdy, Police Captain Ray Sherman, Fire Chief Bob Johnson, Personnel Director Pam Sime, Parks and Recreation Director Len Chapman, Deputy Finance Director Arlene Mempa, Acting Planning Director and Public Works Director Frank Currie, Senior Planners Lynn Rued and Al Hicks, Acting City Attorney Mike Reynolds, Assistant City Attorney Judy Ausman, Deputy City Clerk Gayle Butcher, and City Clerk Robin Wohlhueter. C. Announcements and Aooointments 1. Announcements None. 2. Aooointments a.) Librarv Board City Council to confirm the following appointments to the Library Board. Mel Lindbloom to fill the unexpired term of Clayta Eaton ending December 31, 1998. Pam Mills to fill the unexpired term of Gail Spurrell ending December 31, 1997. Rocky Ward to fill the unexpired term of Bob Wiley ending December 31, 1996. Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Burns to confirm Mayor Booth's appointments of Mel Lindbloom, Pam Mills, and Rocky Ward to the Library Board. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. / AUBURN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page No. 2 February 22, 1994 b.) Civil Service Commission Council confirmation on the appointment of Dr. Larry Debruler to fill the unexpired term of Virgil Hofkamp ending December 31, 1997. Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Barber to confirm Mayor Booth's appointment of Dr. Larry Debruler to the Civil Service Commission. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. c.) Planning Director Council confirmation on the appointment of Paul Krauss as the new Auburn Planning and Community Development Director. Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Borden to confirm Mayor Booth's appointment of Paul Krauss. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-1 with Councilmember Burns voting no. D. Agenda Modifications Agenda modifications are included under Council Agenda items I.C.2.b, which corrects a typographical error to read "...unexpired" term of Virgil Hofkamp, and IV.D. transmits an agenda bill inadvertently left out of the Council Packet with regard to a utility bill adjustment. II. CITIZEN INPUT. PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings - None. B. Audience Particioation A3.6.4.1 Mayor Booth invited citizens in the audience to make any comments or suggestions they wished to bring to the attention of the City Council. Kathv Heim - 102 West Main Street, Auburn W A Kath Heim, owner of the Truitt Building where the Peach Dream Cafe and Past Time Tavern is located. Ms. Heim expressed concern with regard to the City's current parking ordinance. She said if the city is to grow, the existing parking ordinance needs to be changed. Under the current ordinance, the Peach Dream Cafe is required to have eleven parking stalls. Ms. Heim pointed out that small business owners do not have the extra capital to make necessary land purchases or improvements for parking especially when they are just starting out. She stated, with the development of the mall, it is important to encourage establishment of unique small businesses that are going to bring people into the downtown area as a destination. C. Corresoondence A4.5.2, A1.9 Immediately after Council Agenda Item VI.A, Councilmember Trish Borden drew attention to a thank you note she received signed by 50 bus drivers thanking Steve AUBURN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page No. 3 February 22, 1994 Mullen and the Public Works Department for a timely adjustment to a traffic signal downtown. III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Municioal Services A3.6.4.4 Vice Chair Wagner reported the Municipal Services Committee met at 4:30 p.m. today to discuss and recommend approval of an Emergency Medical Services Contract. He stated they further recommend rejection of all bids submitted at the January 31, 1994 bid opening for Public Works Contract No. 93-12, the Municipal Services Building Remodel. The next regular scheduled meeting of Municipal Services is March 7, 1994 at 4:30 p.m. B. Planning & Community Develooment A3.6.4.4 Chair Burns reported the Planning and Community Development Committee met on February 14, 1994 and the minutes are of public record. He recommended support of those items as they appear later in toniight's agenda. The next meeting of the Planning & Community Development Committee is scheduled for February 28, 1994 at 7:30 p.m. C. Public Works A3.6.4.4 Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met on February 14, to review 1994 Storm Drainage Improvements, the Commute Trip Reduction Act, and to see a transportation presentation. In a special meeting prior to the Council meeting this evening, Mr. Wagner reported they met to discuss a release of utility easement on 2nd Street N.E. lying between N. Division Street and A Street N.E. The next meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for Monday, February 28, 1994 at 5:30 p.m. D. Finance A.3.6.4.4 Chair Barber reported the Finance Committee met prior to the Council meeting at 7:00 p.m. to discuss claims and payroll vouchers. The next meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for Monday, March 7, 1994 at 7:00 p.m. IV. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes 1. Minutes of the February 7, 1994 regular Council meeting. B. Vouchers F4.9.2, F4.9.5 1. Claim numbers 89669 through 90007 in the amount of $1,169,283.37 and dated February 22, 1994. 2. Payroll numbers 200755 through 201251 in the amount of $901,573,04 covering the pay period from February 4, 1994 to February 15, 1994, and dated this 22nd day of February, 1994. C. Liauor License Aoolication A5.6.2 AUBURN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page No. 4 February 22, 1994 City Council to approve Classes W2, W3 and W4 liquor licenses for American Wine Distributors, Inc., located at 4503 "D" Street N.W. D. Utility Bill Ad iustment F4.5.2 1. Recommend approval of utility adjustment to account 5.03.1200 in the amount of $15,465.63 and account 3.42.3360 in the amount of $13,842.75. E. Contract Administration 1. Public Works Proiect No. 507 PR507 Recommend awarding contract for construction of Auburn Way South - 4th to SR 18 (BNRR), Contract No. 93-14, to R. W. Scott on their low bid of $2,011,666.06. F. Surolus Prooerty 1. Library Recommend the below-listed equipment from the Library be declared surplus. Inventory # Descriotion Model 1-0017200001 Film Inspection Machine 1-0017200008 16mm Movie Projector 1-0017200009 16mm Movie Projector 1-0017200010 16mm Movie Projector 1-0017200103 Rotary Hot Splicer Retec 2-1030000120 Cassette Rack Mar-line by 3-0017200013 Electric Charging Machine Omega Bell & Howell 2590 Bell & Howell 2590 Bell & Howell Gressco Gaylord (1) The Library will no longer be circulating 16mm film because this type of material format has become obsolete. (2) The cassette rack is damaged and not repairable. (3) Automated circulation has made this piece of equipment obsolete. Prior to action on the Consent Agenda, Councilmember Brothers requested clarification of Item IV.C. regarding a liquor license. Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Burns to approve Consent Agenda Items IV.A through IV.F.l. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Public Works Proiect No. 538 04.4.11.1 As a result of the Municipal Services Committee meeting, Acting City Attorney Mike Reynolds recommended the City Council take formal action rejecting all the bids as submitted. He said AUBURN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page No. 5 February 22, 1994 the lowest bidder did not comply with the 10% rule, and subcontractors were not listed in the bid specifications as required by law. Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember Haugen to reject all bids submitted at the January 31, 1994 bid opening for Public Works Contract No. 93-12, the Municipal Services Building Remodel. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. VI. NEW BUSINESS A. Aoolication No. PL TOOO 1-90 03.5 Council consideration to extend the preliminary plat of Lakeland Hills Division #7 and #8 for one additional year. Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Barber to approve the extension of the preliminary plat of Lakeland Hills Division #7 and #8 for one additional year; and, to instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary Resolution. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7 -0. VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Ordinances - None. B. Resolutions Mike Reynolds read the titles to each resolution out loud. 1. Resolution No. 2467 03.11.1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Agreement with Auburn Youth Resources for support services for Youth and Families in the Auburn Community. Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Barber to approve Resolution No. 2467 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement between Auburn Youth Resources (A YR) and the City of Auburn in the amount of $60,800 to provide support services to youth and families in the Auburn Community. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 2. Resolution No. 2468 03.11.2 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Agreement with Child Care Resources to provide Child Care Referral Services. AUBURN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page No.6 February 22, 1994 Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Borden to approve Resolution No. 2468 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement between Child Care Resources and the City of Auburn in the amount of $7,500 to provide day care telephone information and referral to Auburn residents seeking childcare assistance. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 3. Resolution No. 2469 03.11.2 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement between the City of Auburn and Auburn Community Suppers. Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Barber to approve Resolution No. 2469 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement between Auburn Community Suppers and the City of Auburn in the amount of $2,400 for 1994. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 4. Resolution No. 2470 03.11.2 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Auburn, to execute an agreement with King County Sexual Assault Resource Center to provide counseling services to rape and other sexual assault victims within the Auburn Area. Prior to action on Resolution No. 2470, Councilmember Brothers expressed concern with how a recent assault case was handled. Mayor Booth reported a meeting has been scheduled with the victim. Councilmember Burns recommended approval of the contract since it was authorized under the budget process, and he requested that the Council be briefed at the next Committee meetingw with regard to the assault case handling. Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Council member Borden to approve Resolution No. 2470 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement between the King County Sexual Assault Resource Center and the City of Auburn in the amount of $29,000 for 1994 to provide counseling services to victims of sexual assault. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-1 with Councilmember Haugen voting no. AUBURN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page No. 7 February 22, 1994 5. Resolution No. 2471 03.11.2 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with Children's Home Society to provide child care services through the Families First Program for 1994. Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Borden to approve Resolution No. 2471 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement between the City and Children's Home Society in the amount of $20,000 for 1994 to provide child care through its Families First Program. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 6. Resolution No. 2472 03.11.2 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with Valley Cities Mental Health Center to provide mental health services for Auburn residents during 1994. Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Barber to approve Resolution No. 2472 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement between the City and Valley Cities Mental Health Center in the amount of $10,000 for 1994 to provide services through the Survivor's Support Therapy Program. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7 -0. 7. Resolution No. 2481 04.4.2 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Meals on Wheels Satellite Site Memorandum of Agreement for 1994 between the City of Auburn and Senior Services of Seattle/King County (SSC/KC) to provide home delivered meal service in the Auburn area to the elderly. Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Borden to approve Resolution No. 2481. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7 -0. AUBURN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page No. 8 February 22, 1994 8. Resolution No. 2482 04.4.2 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Memorandum of Agreement for 1994 between the City of Auburn and Senior Services of Seattle/King County Nutrition Projects (SSC/KC) to provide a federally funded hot meal program for low-income elderly citizens in the Auburn area. Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Barber to adopt Resolution No. 2482. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 9. Resolution No. 2485 PR 526 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement for Professional Services between the City of Auburn and KCM, Inc., relating to the 1993 Storm Drainage Improvements. Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember Haugen to introduce and adopt Resolution No. 2485. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 10. Resolution No. 2486 04.10 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing execution of an Interlocal Agreement between King County and the City of Auburn for the purpose of carrying out certain provisions of the Commute Trip Reduction Act of 1991. Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember Kurle to introduce and adopt Resolution No. 2486. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 11. Resolution No. 2487 A3.13.2.2 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Release of Utility Easement to eliminate the easement as established by Ordinance No. 4458 located on the vacated portion of Second Street Northeast lying between North Division Street and "A" Street Northeast, within the City of Auburn. Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember Haugen to introduce and adopt Resolution No. 2487. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. AUBURN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page No. 9 February 22, 1994 12. Resolution No. 2488 A3.17 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Auburn, to execute Contract Amendment to Eniergency Medical Services Contract between the City of Auburn and King County for 1992-1997 and specifying the 1994 funding total for basic life support services. Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember Borden to introduce and adopt Resolution No. 2488. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7 -0. VIII. MA YOR'S REPORT Mayor Booth requested an Executive Session for approximately 20 minutes to discuss property acquisition negotiations. He anticipated there would be no action taken as a result of the Executive Session, and recommended adjournment. A. Executive Session IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business this evening, Mayor Booth declared the meeting is adjourned at 8:05 p.m. ~G.~oCJ~ Charles A. Booth, Mayor ~(JJ~ Robin Wohlhueter, City Clerk 94M2-22