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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-18-1994 G\tYor ~~ Auburn: . CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Monday, July 18, 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, Stacey Brothers, and Don Kurle. Councilmember Barber was excused. Staff members present included Parks and Recreation Director Len Chapman, Fire Chief Bob Johnson, Police Chief Dave Purdy, Planning and Community Director Paul Krauss, Public Works Director Frank Currie, City Engineer Dennis Dowdy, Finance Director Victor Thompson, Assistant City Attorney Judy Ausman, City Clerk Robin Wohlhueter, and Deputy City Clerk Gayle Butcher. C. Announcements and Appointments 1. Announcements a. Proclamation Mayor Booth presented a proclamation honoring Allen Anthony as Citizen of the Month for his heroic act on June 2, 1994 when he assisted in obtaining medical assistance and administered CPR to Bob Hain. Allen Anthony accepted the proclamation and received congratulations from the Mayor, Council, and staff. 2. Appointments - None. D. Agenda Modifications - None. II. CITIZEN INPUT. PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings 1. 1995-2000 Six Year Street Program 04.9.3 Pursuant to State law, the Auburn City Council is to annually conduct a public hearing in order to receive public comments, to review the work proposed under the Six Year Street Program, to determine current City street needs, and to adopt a revised and extended comprehensive street program for the city of Auburn. Mayor Booth opened the public hearing, and requested citizen input for or against the 1995-2000 Six Year Street Program. A UBURN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 18, 1994 Page No. 2 George Anthony - 2302 R Street S.E., Sp. #17, Auburn WA George Anthony is a resident in the city of Auburn. Mr. Anthony reminisced about his days in construction when he lived in California. Mr. Anthony said, in California, a plumber would obtain a permit for $250.00 to dig into a street. To ensure the street is rebuilt back to California's requirements, California offered a refund of $100.00 of the street permit fee to the contractor. Given his experience in California, Mr. Anthony offered free services to the Mayor and Council. Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember Burns to close the public hearing. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 2. Application No. CUP0007-9l 03.10.1 CUP0007-9l The request of Jay Thorpe to amend Ordinance No. 4535 to allow him to increase the number of mechanical amusement devices (video games) from 40 to 70 at the Auburn Family Sports Center located at 340 East Main Street, Auburn W A. Mayor Booth read and opened the public hearing on Application No. CUP0007-91. Jay Thorp - 2106 East Main Street, Auburn W A Jay Thorp, applicant, business owner, and resident of the city of Auburn, introduced himself to the Mayor and Council. Mr. Thorp explained in looking at his growth in customer base 80% are parents and kids. He said, this is the reason why he needs to expand. Expansion will allow for more interactive games, not video games. Mr. Thorp pointed out that all games are classified as amusement devices or video games, but he is considering games that are interactive for children ages 2-10 years old. Councilmember Brothers asked what percentage of the increase (30 games) would entertain kids ages 2-10 years old. Mr. Thorp responded there are two reasons he asked for the increase. The first reason is for expansion into the existing building, and the second reason is to allow for more growth. He said, big toy or soft toy are the kind of interactive games planned, in addition to two birthday party rooms. Mr. Thorp explained his concept is to reduce the amount of video games and move to "interactive games" such as basketball hoop shoots and air hockey. Councilmember Brothers asked if the applicant was adding to the building, or utilizing the existing building. Mr. Thorp answered, he is using the existing building in an area behind the store where Mr. Massey stored his groceries. Councilmember Borden asked Mr. Thorp to define interactive games. Mr. Thorp answered, interactive games include T -ball and wacky gator which are designed for kids rather than what we commonly know as coin operated video games. He said interactive games are classified as video games. Councilmember Haugen questioned Mr. Thorp's future plans with regard to other modifications. Mr. Thorp explained his plans under consideration at this time, and concluded that he ultimately plans to reduce the number of coin operated video AUBURN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 18, 1994 Page No.3 games. When he first opened, he said, business hours ran until 11:00 p.m., and now run until 9:00 p.m. Mr. Thorp explained he found later hours attracted a different growd. His intent is to keep his business family oriented. Councilmember Burns moved to close the public hearing. Councilmember Borden. Second by MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Prior to his motion, Councilmember Burns told Mr. Thorp that he likes video games. Councilmember Burns moved to approve an amendment to Ordinance No. 4535 that would allow for 70 amusement devices; and, to instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance. Second by Councilmember Borden. Under discussion, Council member Brothers said, he likes video games too. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. B. Audience Participation Mayor Booth invited citizens in the audience to make any comments or suggestions they wished to bring to the attention of the City Council. Raymond Richcreek - 1225 Harvey Road, Auburn W A Raymond Richcreek explained his house is the first house south of the Elks Club on Harvey Road. Mr. Richcreek addressed a concern with regard to Auburn City Code Chapter 18.50, Landscaping and Screening which is being interpreted and enforced upon his neighbors, Cascade Athletic Club. He said Cascade Athletic Club is required to put up a 6-foot screening fence across the north side of his house and down the west side. Mr. Richcreek submitted pictures showing the obstruction of his picture window, and the existing fences have that have not been maintained. Mr. Richcreek has maintained parts of the fence for the last four years. Last week, Mr. Richcreek raised his concern with City staff to no avail. Mr. Richcreek feels the lack of fence maintenance promotes a fire hazard, and a habitat for varmints, rats, and other rodents. Mr. Richcreek referred to a conversation with a Police Department Crime Stoppers representative, and it was suggested that shrubs which obstruct views be moved away from a house. Mr. Krauss reported that Cascade Athletic Club is putting up the fence because they want to and not because the City is asking them to. Mayor Booth recommended this item be referred to the appropriate department for a thorough review and staff recommendation. Mr. Richcreek also said he asked to see the approved landscaping plan that surrounds his property, and was told by City staff it was not available. He found this highly irregular given it is a public document. A UBURN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 18, 1994 Page No. 4 C. Correspondence 1. A Notice of Public Hearing sent to Don Torcaso was returned with a hand written note supporting Application No. CUP0007 -91, Auburn Family Sports Center's request to increase the number of mechanical amusement devices from 40 to 70. 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. and the topics of discussion were Resolution No. 2537 pertaining to water rights, Resolution No. 2539 pertaining to revisions of an ongoing contract between the City and the State Parks and Recreation, quarterly report from the City's Cable TV consultant, surplus of bicycles, report on fireworks during the 4th of July, and tabled one item due to the lack of time. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 1, 1994 at 4:30 p.m. B. Planning & Communitv Development A3.6.4.4 Chair Burns reported the Planning and Community Development Committee met on July 11, 1994, and there were a number of items presented and discussed by the Committee which are matters of public record and are part of the minutes of the meeting. Chair Burns asked for support of those items as they appear on tonight's agenda. Chair Burns said the next meeting will be held one week from this evening (July 25, 1994) at 7:30 p.m.. C. Public Works A3.6.4.4 Chair Wagner briefed the Council on recommendations of the Public Works Committee that met on Monday, July 11, 1994 to discuss items on the agenda such as signal interconnect program, six year street plan to finalize as brought forward to a public hearing this evening, right of way use permits for Supermall traffic improvements, and a payback agreement. Chair Wagner stated the Public Works Committee will meet on July 11, 1994 at 5:30 p.m. D. Finance A3.6.4.4 Vice Chair Brothers reported the Finance Committee met today at 7:00 p.m. to discuss claims in the amount of $1,302,807.76, and payroll vouchers in the amount of $891,952.42. Vice Chair Brothers said the next meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for Monday, August 1, 1994 at 7:00 p.m. IV. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes 1. Minutes of the June 28, 1994 Special Council meeting. 2. Minutes of the July 5, 1994 regular Council meeting. A UBURN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 18, 1994 Page No. 5 B. Vouchers F4.9.2, F4.9.5 1. Claim numbers 93811 through 94110 in the amount of $1,302,807.76 and dated July 18, 1994. 2. Payroll numbers 205854 through 206433 in the amount of $891,952.42 covering the period of June 30, 1994 through July 8, 1994. C. Contract Administration 1. Public Works Project No. 511 04.10.2 Recommend the City Council award the contract for PR 511, Traffic Signal Interconnect and Contract No. 94-02, to Totem Electric of Tacoma, Inc., for their low bid of $405,949.18. 2. Public Works Project No. 522 F5.4.4, 04.9.1 B Street/Back Side Main St Request permission to advertise for bids for PR 522 and Contract 94-08, for improvements located at B Street Southeast and the back side of businesses on Main Street. 3. Public Works Project No. 536 04.6.3 City Council request to approve Pay Estimate No.2 - Final to Gelco Services for PR 536, 1993 Sewer Relining Project in the amount of $10,857.67. D. Utili tv Billing Ad iustments F4.5.2 1. Recommend Council to approve an utility bill adjustment to account 2.60.5958 in the amount of $986.04. E. SUrPlus Propertv F4.6.l Recommend the listed unclaimed property as surplus and to be donated to Auburn Optimist Club. 93-110085 Univega Safariten 27" 10 speed #312922 93-110093 Kent Boys Blue 20" #W8207144CE 93-110132 Columbia #91550012 93-110204 Royce Union Boys 20" 93-110207 Free Spirit Flower Power #502479960 93-110236 Huffy Thunder BMX boys #C8300320313 93-110384 Sears Freespirit 26" Mens 3 spd #502473970 93-110389 Murray Obsession girls 26" lOspd 93-110559 Green 18 speed 93-110686 Magna BMX 20" #Y491092529 93-110574 Magna black and silver BMX 93-120074 Schwinn mens 10 spd blue #918434 AUBURN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 18, 1994 Page No. 6 93-120075 Schwinn Suburban gils #DP574332 93-120164 Tiger man 10 speed blue 93-120173 Raleigh Ladies 27" 10spd orange 93-120364 Adventurer Roadmaster boys 20" BMX #R9566714 93-120755 Huffy racing 30 red male 20" #H05386A 71 93-060479 Schwinn girls 10 spd 94-2009 Motobe boys 10 spd purple Ser #unk 94-000111 Huffy White Heat 12 spd 24" wheel 94-000238 Chrome 20" boys 94-000299 Murray 10 spd boys #7040126872 94-00361 Huffy ST200 Boys #HC798995 94-000383 Huffy OmnilO #H03250289 94-000518 Free Spirit Sunbird Mens #SK40503l502 94-000576 Huffy girls 10spd #93293 94-00670 Columbia 10 spd 94-00846 Huffy White Heat boys 24" 392751HUFFY34530 94-000870 Huffy Thunderidge 26" #91500HUFFY46540 94-000870 Huffy Stone Mount 26" #668l9l68226HC2044 94-001404 Murray Rally Outbound 21" #40779318 94-001404 Huffy Scout Mens 10 spd #HC3314945 94-001755 Huffy Boys 20" 5spd #HC1553072 94-002012 GT Talera 26" 21spd #T89l0 8381 94-002237 Clubman Yellow boys 10spd 94-002446 Kent Lil' Rainbow #W886078326 93-100094 Huffy 10spd #80558HUFFY 487948 93-100140 Raleigh Capri 10spd #7 A03868 93-100176 AMF Nimble Women's 3 speed 93-100449 20" multi colored 93-100615 foremost 3spd mens 24" 93-100707 Sears Freespirit Women's #70953-505473490 93-100768 Kent Enforcer Mens 20" BMX 5 spd 93-100771 Norco Micro Mountain 10spd #A900833666 93-100789 Huffy USA Red/Black #94 1 7HUFFY 4322 Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Burns, to approve Consent Agenda Items IV.A through IV.E. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS At the July 5, 1994 regular Council meeting, Resolution No. 2537 was referred to the Municipal Services Standing Committee of the Council. Mayor Booth read the title to Resolution No. 2537 out loud. A. Resolution No. 2537 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an application for change in place of use of water right with he State of Washington Department of Ecology to identify retail and wholesale services areas. A UBURN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 18, 1994 Page No. 7 It was moved by Councilmember Brothers for the adoption of Resolution No. 2537. Second by Councilmember Wagner. Under discussion, Assistant City Attorney, Judy Ausman, mentioned at the Municipal Services Committee the motion included the application with accepted language. Councilmember Wagner requested a short presentation by the Public Works Director Frank Currie with regard to water rights. Frank Currie briefly explained the purpose of making this application to the state is for the state to determine whether the change in use is consistent with the state mandate in regional planning and in cooperation between local governments. Mr. Currie's comments were illustrated on a screen overhead. He said the application approval conveys with it a permissive, not mandatory, allocation which allows us to sell water service to others, but does not require it. Mr. Currie stated allocation parameters are subject to interlocal agreements which will determine the amount, cost and conditions of delivery, that the application is consistent with Auburn's Ground Water Supply Study. Water rights and capacity are the two major issues. Mr. Currie said the water belongs to the state, not the City. Illustrating his comments with regard to water capacity in Auburn, Mr. Currie referred to graphs showing average day, peak day, and capacity. Mr. Currie reported an average day demand on water and peak day water demands. He also projected the capacity of the aquifer from 40 million gallon per day up to 80 million gallons per day. He noted the City's peak usage is equals 10 million gallons. Mr. Currie concluded his remarks by stating, the City is applying to State to extract the water from the aquifer that sits beneath Auburn in order to be in control of service demands, and to keep our water rates low. Otherwise, he said, someone else could apply to the state for the same water rights to extract and sell the service which would result in a greater expense to our citizens. Councilmember Haugen raised questions with regard to what the City will do with the revenue derived from providing water service, and if older water lines in Auburn would benefit. Mr. Currie acknowledged that City funds should not be used in development of a new water system because we are providing the service. His idea is to have someone come in and develop our system to meet the City's need and the developer's need. The cost to develop lines in order to sell water service to other jurisdications would be made up in the price of providing it. In answer to Councilmember Haugen's question with regard to older water lines, Mr. Currie pointed out there is an annual water maintenance program that identifies and replaces older lines. Councilmember Borden raised a question regarding how much water is in the aquifer. Frank Currie discussed how a geologist makes a determination. He explained the geology of the ground surrounding the confined aquifer located in Auburn, and illustrated the placement of wells. The geologist estimated there is 40-80 million gallons of water a day in this aquifer before the City drilled production wells. To ensure the City's rights are maintained, Judy Ausman recommended the language included in the Resolution, be included on the application even though it is referenced in Resolution No. 2537. Judy Ausman read the language to be added to the application, "by filing of this application, the City in no way waives any of its rights to its existing water rights or the seniority thereof", as contained in the resolution. Judy Ausman offered the Council the option of carrying the motion over to the next Council meeting, or A UBURN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 18, 1994 Page No. 8 withdrawing the motion and bringing it up again at the next Council meeting. It was pointed out that Resolution No. 2537 was not in the packet this evening, however, it was presented at the last Council meeting and copies were provided to each Councilmember prior to the meeting this evening by Mr. Currie. The preference of Councilmembers Brothers and Burns is to handle the resolution tonight. City Clerk Robin Wohlhueter was asked to repeat the motion. Ms. Wohlhueter read the motion, "Motion by Councilmember Brothers, second by Councilmember Burns to approve Resolution No. 2537 with additional language". Councilmember Brothers asked if the additional language should be stipulated? Councilmember Kurle felt it should be stipulated. Judy Ausman restated, the language would be similar to, the City, by filing of this application, in no way waives any of its existing City water rights or any of its seniority water rights. As makers of the motion, Councilmembers Brothers and Wagner concurred with the added language to the motion. Mayor Booth called for a vote. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. VI. NEW BUSINESS - None. VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Ordinances 1. Ordinance No. 4688 A3.5.5.18, 01.2, 03.4.2.1.2 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, repealing paragraphs A and B of Section 18.52.080, Auburn Municipal Code, which had required the payment of a fee for each parking space required and adding a provision to provide for execution of a Non-Remonstrance Agreement in lieu of parking. Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Borden to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4688. At the request Councilmember Kurle, Frank Currie described what eventually could happen should agreements be signed and the need for additional parking downtown is addressed. He said, by having non-remonstrance agreements on file will ensure property owner participation in future LID's to construct parking spaces. Paul Krauss pointed out that representatives of the Auburn Downtown Association have addressed the parking problems in downtown especially with older buildings where there are mandated parking problems. He felt citizens will be better served if the city's can address the parking needs downtown with the option of using a public/private approach, and this ordinance affords that opportunity. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. AUBURN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 18, 1994 Page No.9 B. Resolutions 1. Resolution No. 2539 02.3 A Resolution of the City Council of thr City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Auburn to execute a Fire Protection Contract between the City and the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. Motion by Councilmember Brothers, second by Councilmember Wagner to adopt Resolution No. 2539. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 2. Resolution No. 2540 A3.3.1, A3.13.8 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the City to execute a Developer/Local Agency Agreement No. UC3098 between the City, Hapsmith Development Corporation and the Washington State Department of Transportation to allow the Supermall of the Great Northwest to work within the State's right-of-way for traffic signal improvements and related work at SR l67/l5th Street SW interchange MP 13.85. Motion by Council member Wagner, second by Councilmember Kurle to adopt Resolution No. 2540. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 3. Resolution No. 2542 A3.l3.9 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 Gordon S. McLaren and Pam McLaren. Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember Burns to adopt Resolution No. 2542. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 4. Resolution No. 2543 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 the Wright Group. Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember Kurle to adopt Resolution No. 2543. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. c" ~ A UBURN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 18, 1994 Page No. 10 5. Resolution No. 2544 PL T0002-89R Sunning Hills A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing and approving the extension of the preliminary plat of "Sunning Hills", for an additional year. Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Borden to adopt Resolution No. 2544. MOTION CARRIED. 5-1 with Councilmember Brothers voting no. 6. Resolution No. 2545 04.9.3 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, adopting the 1995-2000 revisions and extensions of the Comprehensive Street program of the City of Auburn pursuant to R.C.W. Chapter 35.77 of the laws of the state of Washington. Motion by Council member Wagner, second by Councilmember Burns to approve Resolution No. 2545. MOTION CARRIED. 5-1 with Council member Haugen voting no. VIII. MA YOR'S REPORT Mayor Booth encouraged Councilmembers to submit their comments regarding the draft summary provided by Dr. Pendleton of the June 4, 1994 Council Workshop. Discussion centered around the next Council Workshop scheduled for August 24th and August 25th. The workshop on August 24th will be at 6:30 p.m. It was suggested to check to see if Trotters conference room is available for that evening. Councilmember Haugen asked for a report on the current cost of the workshop. A. Executive Session - None. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. ~ G.1&I? Charles A. Booth, Mayor ~ ~Wkß7ã Robin Wohlhueter, City Clerk ./ 94M7-l8