HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-06-1994
=---
c;\tyo/,
~~
Auburn
~~
'k~;;;''v~"
~s1iin~~
CITY OF AUBURN
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
June 6, 1994 7:30 p.m.
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: Pat Burns, Rich Wagner, Virginia Haugen, Trish Borden, Jeanne Barber, Stacey
Brothers, and Don Kurle. Staff members present included Parks and Recreation Director
Len Chapman, Fire Chief Bob Johnson, Personnel Director Pam Sime, Police Chief Dave
Purdy, Police Captain Ray Sherman, Planning and Community Director Paul Krauss,
Public Works Director Frank Currie, Deputy Finance Director Arlene Mempa, Acting City
Attorney Mike Reynolds, Assistant City Attorney Judy Ausman, City Clerk Robin
Wohlhueter, and Deputy City Clerk Dani Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a. Proclamation
A1.8
Mayor Booth read a proclamation proclaiming June 14, 1994, as National Flag
Day in the city of Auburn and urged citizens to pause at 7:00 p.m. EDT on
June 14, 1994 for the fifteenth annual Pause for the Pledge of Allegiance to
the Flag.
b. Proclamation
A1.8
Mayor Booth read a proclamation honoring Washington Elementary School as a
United States Department of Education Blue Ribbon School. Mayor Booth
presented the proclamation to Washington Elementary School Principal Sandy
Turner, teachers Paula Berg and Jane Kuja, counselor Bonnie Olsen, Student
Council President Stacey Dederickson, and parent Mary Knoll. Mayor Booth
and the City Council members congratulated them on the achievement and the
pride and prestige they have brought to the City of Auburn. Principal Sandy
Turner explained the rigorous process for selection as a Blue Ribbon School.
Mayor Booth also congratulated Principal Sandy Turner on her selection as
"Distinguished Elementary Principal" for South King County.
A UBURN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
June 6, 1994
Page No.2
2. Appointments - None.
D. Agenda Modifications
Agenda modifications are included under Council Agenda items II.C.l Correspondence;
IV.F.l Call for Public Hearing, Application No. CUPOOOI-93; and VII.B.4 Resolution No.
2524.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings - None.
B. Audience Participation
Joe Robison, 1611 33rd Street S.E.. Auburn. W A
Mr. Robison expressed his concerns with the recent replacement of the two White River
Park signs with the new signs advertising Roegner Park necessitated by the renaming of
the park. Mr. Robison questioned the cost of the signs. Parks and Recreation Director
Len Chapman explained the two White River Park signs were replaced by two Roegner
Park signs at a cost of approximately $2,000 and paid from the Conservation Futures
Fund Grant. Mr. Chapman also stated the White River Park signs will be utilized along
the trail which will extend from Roegner Park to Game Farm Park.
Mr. Robison asked whether 37th Street S.E. will be extended from A Street to R Street.
Public Works Director Currie explained the current project includes extension of 37th
Street to M Street only as there was not sufficient funding or commitment from adjacent
property owners to extend it further. Public Works Director Currie added the further
extension of 37th Street is included in the comprehensive plan.
Mr. Robison also expressed concern with speed limit enforcement along R Street near
Game Farm Park. Mayor Booth stated the Police Department has been using radar
detection in that area. Police Chief Purdy offered to follow-up on the Mr. Robison's
concerns.
Councilmember Haugen asked whether the City has any plans for traffic control at the
corner of 29th and R Street S.E., and the average cost of a traffic signal. Public Works
Director Currie stated there is a plan under discussion by the Public Works Committee,
but no priorities have been assigned yet. Public Works Director Currie also stated the cost
of a traffic control signal could range from $125,000 to $160,000.
Virginia Moses. 1114 M Street S.E.. Auburn. W A
Mrs. Moses expressed concern with left-hand turn traffic on M Street S.E. at 4th Street,
and motorists' confusion with curbing in the area. Mayor Booth requested Public Works
Director Currie follow-up with Mrs. Moses' concerns.
Mrs. Moses also expressed concern with juveniles on the streets late at night and in the
early morning hours. Mayor Booth stated the City Council is presently examining some
background information on curfews and other methods to help alleviate the situation.
A UBURN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
June 6, 1994
Page No. 3
C. Correspondence
1. A letter addressed to Mr. Stacey Brothers from Leslie Elkins, 207 "R" Street S.E.,
Auburn, WA, 98002, and dated June 3, 1994.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Municipal Services
A3.6.4.4
Chair Brothers reported the Municipal Services Committee met this afternoon at 4:30 p.m.
Chair Brothers reported the Committee tabled two items regarding refuse collection, one
pertaining to landlords and tenants and the other the Auburn Community Fund. Chair
Brothers also stated the Committee discussed Resolution No. 2524 and recommends
approval of the Resolution. Chair Brother further stated the Committee discussed
Ordinance Nos. 4679, 4681, 4682 and 4683 which will return to Comittee at the next
regular meeting which is scheduled for Monday, June 20, 1994 at 4:30 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
A3.6.4.4
Chair Burns reported the Planning and Community Development Committee has not met
since the last City Council meeting. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning
and Community Development Committee will be Monday, June 13, 1994, at 7:30 p.m.
C. Public Works
A3.6.4.4
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met on Monday, May 23, 1994 to
accept citizen comments on the Six Year Transportation Plan. Chair Wagner reported the
Committee continued discussion of the Six Year Transportation Plan at this evening's
meeting of the Public Works Committee held at 7:30 p.m. and will continue discussion of
the Plan at its next meeting. Chair Wagner further reported the Committee discussed
Resolution No. 2523, Ordinance No. 4675, a utility billing adjustment, the final plat of
the Park 277 subdivision, Resolution No. 2521, and Resolution No. 2526 regarding the
remodel of the Municipal Services Building which may be returned to Committee. The
next meeting of the Public Works Committee will be held Monday, June 20, 1994 at 5:30
p.m.
D. Finance
A3.6.4.4
Chair Barber reported the Finance Committee met this evening at 7:00 p.m. and discussed
the surplus of equipment, Ordinance No. 4680, and claims and payroll vouchers. The next
meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for Monday, June 20, 1994, at 7:00 p.m.
E. Committee on Committees
Chair Kurle reported the City Councilmembers and the Mayor met Saturday, June 4, 1994
in a workshop meeting to discuss working relationships and goal-setting. Chair Kurle
stated the workshop was very worthwhile and successful, and the Committee on
Committees will work to continue the processes that resulted from the workshop meeting.
AUBURN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
June 6, 1994
Page No.4
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes
1. Minutes of the May 16, 1994 regular Council meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2, F4.9.5
1. Claim numbers 92075 through 92708 in the amount of $939,707.47 and dated June
6, 1994.
2. Payroll numbers 204209 through 204717 in the amount of $769,290.49 covering the
period May 12, 1994 to May 25, 1994.
C. Surplus Property
F4.6.1
Request authorization to surplus and dispose of Mita copier DC-15 #CL3700424239M.
D. Utility Bill Adiustment
F4.5.2
1. Recommend approval of utility adjustment to the following account for a total
amount of $22,247.34.
Account Number 3.42.3360
Auburn School District
Ad iustment of $22.247.34
800 4th Street N.E.
2. Recommend approval of utility adjustment to the following account for a total
mount of $32.37.
Account Number 4.34.0970
Handy's Express 802 14th Street N.E.
Ad iustment of $32.37
E. Contract Administration
1. Public Works Proiect No. 526
04.8.1 PR 526, Contract 94-06
Request permission to advertise for bids for PR 526, Contract 94-06, "F" Basin
Storm Drainage Improvements.
F. Call for Public Hearing
1. Application No. CUPOOO 1-93
03.3.4, 03.10.1 CUPOOOI-93
City Council to schedule a public hearing to be held June 20, 1994 regarding the
request of La Terra Limited Partnership for a conditional use permit to allow a
thoroughbred horse racing facility to be located north of 15th Street N.W. and south
of 37th Street N.W., between U.P.R.R. and B.N.R.R.
A UBURN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
June 6, 1994
Page No. 5
Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Burns to approve Consent
Agenda items IV.A.l through IV.F.l.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
This item was referred to the Public Works Committee at the May 16, 1994 Council meeting.
A. Application No. PL T0003-92
03.5 PL T0003-92
The request of Park 277 Associates for final plat approval of the Park 277 subdivision, a
six lot industrial subdivision, 83.62 acres in size that is located on the south side of South
277th and between the Union Pacific and Burlington Northern Railroad tracks.
Mayor Booth explained a motion, moved by Councilmember Borden and seconded by
Councilmember Barber, is on the floor to approve the final plat and direct the City
Attorney to prepare the ordinance.
Councilmember Wagner stated the Public Works Committee reviewed Application No.
PL T0003-92 to ensure all transportation improvements had been provided for and the
wetlands for the project had been dedicated. Councilmember Wagner reported the
Committee is satisfied with the application and the administrative recommendation.
Councilmember Brothers questioned the enhancement of the wetlands and to what extent
the wetlands will be enhanced. Planning and Community Development Director Krauss
stated there is a series of storm drainage and wetland drainage improvements. Mr. Krauss
further stated there is some wetland enhancement for environmental purposes such as
improved functioning. Mr. Krauss also stated the primary purpose is for environmental
and storm drainage purposes. Planning and Community Director Krauss estimated 15
percent of the area consists of wetlands.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Mayor Booth requested a show of hands
which indicated a unanimous vote.
VI. NEW BUSINESS - None.
VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
Acting City Attorney Mike Reynolds read the title of each Ordinance out loud.
1. Ordinance No. 4675
A3.5.5.3, F4.3
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, establishing a
new section of the Auburn Municipal Code specifying a process for charging and
annually updating the reimbursable labor rates for engineering services.
A UBURN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
June 6, 1994
Page No.6
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember Kurle to introduce
and adopt Ordinance No. 4675.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Ordinance No. 4678
03.5 PL T0003-92
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving
the Final Plat of "Park 277" located south of 277th South, within the City of
Auburn, Washington.
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember Kurle to introduce
and adopt Ordinance No. 4678.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Ordinance No. 4680
F4.16, F4.21
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving
the establishment of a separate fund 122 which is presently known as a "Cumulative
Reserve" Fund.
Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by Councilmember Brothers to introduce
and adopt Ordinance No. 4680.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
B. Resolutions
Acting City Attorney Reynolds read the title to each resolution out loud.
1. Resolution No. 2521
A3.13.9
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Payback Agreement between the City and
Ronald L. Wagers and Elaine V. Wagers, husband and wife.
Acting City Attorney Reynolds stated Attorney Charlotte Chalker, representing
Jerry and Cathy Clyde, is present to address Resolution No. 2521 which will affect
her clients, the Clydes. Acting City Attorney Reynolds explained the City had
obligated itself to enter into the payback agreement with the developer who installed
certain utility lines, and which agreement provides those who later connect to the
utility lines reimburse the developer for a pro-rata share of the installation costs.
Acting City Attorney further explained that before the City made a record of the
agreement, the Clydes entered into a transaction with other parties without knowing
the existence of the agreement, and the affected parties have not been able to obtain
a building permit because of the disputed payback fees. Acting City Attorney
Reynolds recommended the City Council adopt the Resolution, the City record the
agreement so no future disputes regarding the payback fees occur, and the City
address the Clyde's issue separately.
A UBURN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
June 6, 1994
Page No. 7
Charlotte Chalker of the firm Gordon. Thomas. Honeywell. Malanca. Peterson.
Daheim. First Interstate Plaza. Tacoma
Attorney Chalker explained the Clydes are already connected to City utility lines
and when the Clydes subdivided their property, there was no payback agreement of
record. Attorney Chalker stated that although the three lots in question are already
connected to City utility lines, the owners have not been able to obtain building
permits because of the disputed payback fees. Attorney Chalker requested the City
Council "grandfather" the Clydes from the payback agreement either through the
Resolution before the Council tonight or by another means as quickly as possible.
Acting City Attorney Reynolds reiterated his recommendation to adopt the
Resolution in order make the payback agreement a matter of record and deal with
the Clyde's request separately.
Councilmember Brothers stated if the request of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde comes before
the Council again at a later date, their attorney, Ms. Chalker, be in attendance to
answer any questions of the City Council.
Councilmember Kurle questioned to whom the Clydes paid their connection fees.
Attorney Chalker stated the Clydes paid $7,200 to the contractor for three water and
sewer connections. Public Works Director Currie stated the appropriate fees for
connecting to the utility lines were paid to the City but the payback fees have not
been paid to the City.
Councilmember Borden questioned the approximate cost to a single property under
the payback. Public Works Director Currie stated the cost depends upon the size of
the property and whether it is for water and/or sewer, but generally it is
approximately $3,500. Attorney Chalker stated the payback fee for the three
properties is $17,000. Attorney Chalker stated one of the property owners, Mr.
Noble, has applied for a building permit twice and has been refused.
Acting City Attorney Reynolds stated the City needs to get the payback agreement
on record to avoid any future problems in collecting payback fees. Acting City
Attorney Reynolds stated the Clydes are disputing whether the City can collect a
payback agreement from an owner when the agreement was not of record. Acting
City Attorney Reynolds stated he intends to resolve the Clyde issue as soon as
possible.
Attorney Chalker requested the City Council act this evening to "grandfather" the
Clydes from the payback agreement.
Councilmember Kurle stated his opposition to acting this evening to "grandfather"
the Clydes from the payback agreement based upon the information available, and
stated his support for acting upon Resolution No. 2521.
Councilmember Brothers concurred with Councilmember Kurle's comments.
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember Burns to adopt
Resolution No. 2521 and to move promptly to resolve the problem with the Clydes
and Wagers.
AUBURN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
June 6, 1994
Page No. 8
MOTION CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Haugen voted no.
2. Resolution No. 2523
04.5.5
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Agreement between the Union Pacific
Railroad Company and the City of Auburn, for improvement of existing public
highway crossing and culverts at M.P. 163.53, Seattle Main Line, Auburn, King
County, Washington.
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember Kurle to adopt
Resolution No. 2523.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Resolution No. 2526
04.4.11.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Addendum to the Professional Services
Contract with Arai/Jackson Architects for the purpose of providing redesign and
construction document services for phase 2 of the agreement for remodel of City
owned property located at 3 First Street N.W., Auburn, Washington.
Acting City Attorney Reynolds noted the Arai/Jackson Architects firm has moved
from the address indicated in the preamble of Addendum I; their new address is
1601 East John Street, Seattle, Washington, 98112.
Motion by Councilmember Brothers, second by Councilmember Wagner to table and
refer Resolution No. 2526 to the Municipal Services Committee for discussion.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
4. Resolution No. 2524
01.8
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement between Auburn School District
No. 408 and the City of Auburn, for the purpose of issuing a special commission to
security officers employed by the School District.
Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Wagner to adopt
Resolution No. 2524.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Booth reminded City Councilmembers of the Association of Washington Cities
Conference June 15-17, 1994.
AUBURN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
June 6, 1994
Page No. 9
Mayor Booth reminded City Councilmembers of the JOInt meeting with the Auburn School
District and the cities of Pacific and Algona on June 9, 1994 at 7:00 p.m. at the high school
library.
Mayor Booth announced there will be an Executive Session approximately 20 minutes in
duration to discuss potential litigation, and no action is anticipated as a result. The City
Council meeting was recessed to Executive Session at 8:25 p.m. The City Council meeting
reconvened at 9:35 p.m.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, it was the consensus of the Council
to adjourn the meeting at approximately 9:36 p.m.
~G.A,-;
~úJ~M
Robin Wohlhueter, City Clerk
../
Charles A. Booth, Mayor
94M6-6