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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