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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-05-1994 CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES December 5, 1994 7:30 p.m. L CALL TO ORDER A. Flag Salute / Mayor Booth called the ¡eting 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 Bums, Rich Wagner, Virginia Haugen, Trish Borden, Jeanne Barber, and Don Kurle. Councilmember Stacey Brothers was excused. Staff members present included Police Chief Dave Purdy, Fire Chief Bob Johnson, Personnel Director Brenda Kennedy, Parks and Recreation Director Len Chapman, Finance Director Victor Thompson, Public Works Director Frank Currie, City Engineer Dennis Dowdy, Project Engineer Jack Locke, Planning and Community Development Director Paul Krauss, Senior Planner Al Hicks, Senior Planner Bob Sokol, Associate Planner Bee Sanders, Associate Planner Bill Mandeville, Intergovernmental Affairs Manager Lisa Clausen, Acting City Attorney Mike Reynolds, City Clerk Robin Wohlhueter, and Deputy City Clerk Dani Daskam. C. Announcements and Appointments 1. Announcements a. South King County Community Network Senior Planner Al Hicks made a brief presentation with regard to the South King County Community Network. Mr. Hicks explained that earlier this year the State passed legislation aimed at reducing and preventing youth violence through the design and delivery of social and health services to strengthen families and build stronger communities. Mr. Hicks stated the legislation calls for a plan to restructure children and family services in a way that will allow local citizens to look at the problems that affect families and children, to develop a comprehensive plan for addressing these problems and to direct financial resources to the programs and services that best meet the goals of the plan. This will be done at a local level by a series of Community Public Health and Safety Networks. A South King County Community Network is being formed as one of seven such networks in King County. AUBURN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 5, 1994 Page No. 2 Senior Planner Hicks stated the South County Network is the largest of the networks and will cover approximately 900 square miles and 600,000 residents. The Network must be governed by a volunteer group comprised of 23 citizens who represent the diversity of the South County community. Thirteen members of the Network volunteer group will be chosen by specific organizations; three by King County, three by the thirteen cities, three by the eight school districts, and three by local chambers of commerce. In addition, one high school student will be selected from among student organizations. These Network members may not serve in health, education, social service, or justice system organizations in a decision-making capacity. The remaining 10 Network members will be selected from among candidates who represent the following: local government; locally based State service providers; tribal organizations; parks and recreation programs; law enforcement agencies; superior court judges; South County based private, social, educational and health services providers and broad based non-secular organizations. Senior Planner Hicks announced there will be a series of meetings held December 8, 1994 in the South County for those interested in serving on the 23-member South County Network, and one of the meetings will be held at Auburn City Hall beginning at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Hicks explained persons interested in serving on the Network can obtain an application form from the Planning Department which, when completed, must be submitted to the South County branch of the United Way. Councilmember Kurle asked for a description of the geographic boundaries of the South County Network. Mr. Hicks stated the Network boundaries include the eight school districts of Auburn, Enumclaw, Federal Way, Highline, Kent, Renton, South Central (Tukwila), and Maple Valley. Councilmember Kurle questioned the purpose of the Network. Senior Planner Hicks stated it provides a grass roots effort to reduce factors that contribute to the occurrence of youth violence. b. Highwav 18 Project City Engineer Dennis Dowdy made a brief presentation regarding the Highway 18 Project. City Engineer Dowdy stated the SR 18 Project is a State project, and is being sponsored under a public/private enterprise program approved by the 1993 State Legislature. Mr. Dowdy said the purpose of the public/private enterprise program is to fund those projects which are not currently funded by the State, but are projects that must be accomplished to service the area. Mr. Dowdy stated the estimated cost of the SR 18 Project, which includes widening of Highway 18 to four lanes from Auburn to the Interstate 90 interchange, is $400 million. Mr. Dowdy stated as of now, the State can predict funding through the year 2003 at $180 million for the SR 18 Project. The SR 18 Project is one of six State-authorized projects. It is being used to test the public/private enterprise program to obtain AUBURN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 5, 1994 Page No. 3 the funding to accomplish the project. Mr. Dowdy explained the State is now negotiating with a private consortium for a franchise agreement which includes elements such as the amount of tolls to be collected to recover the developers' investment. Mr. Dowdy advised the State is conducting public meetings with regard to the SR 18 Project, including meetings tonight, and December 6 and 7, 1994. 2. Appointments - None. D. Agenda Modifications Agenda modifications were transmitted as correspondence under Agenda Item Nos. ILC.2 and ILC.3 relating to LID 346. Councilmember Kurle questioned the second piece of correspondence transmitted by the agenda modification which is a memorandum listing individuals who did not receive a notice of public hearing on LID No. 346 due to postal delivery problems. Councilmember Kurle asked whether the individuals listed received the required notice. City Clerk Wohlhueter explained public notices were mailed by certified mail to the property owners listed on the rolls ofthe King County Assessor as required by law. Councilmember Wagner questioned whether some of the property owners did not receive prior notice of the hearing because of the failure to receive the certified mail. City Clerk Wohlhueter explained that may be true in some cases, but attempts have been made to send courtesy copies of the notice of hearing to property owners not currently reflected on the rolls of the King County Assessor, but known by the City to have changed. Councilmember Wagner requested that every effort be made to contact persons affected by the LID even though the City has satisfied its legal requirement to provide notice. Acting City Attorney Mike Reynolds announced there is an additional agenda modification to include Resolution No. 2578 under Item No. VILB.8. Resolution No. 2578 will amend Resolution No. 2521 which authorized the execution of a Payback Agreement between the City and Ron and Elaine Wagers. Acting City Attorney Reynolds explained Resolution No. 2521 included an exhibit of a computer generated map which included a yellow line indicating the boundaries of the properties affected by the Payback Agreement. However, the yellow line was not legible by the copying techniques of the King County recording office. In order to correct this, staff is submitting a resolution with a new exhibit containing a bold black line and tax parcel numbers identified. Acting City Attorney Reynolds requested the Resolution be considered as part of tonight's agenda in order to record the Payback Agreement with its revised exhibit as soon as possible. ll. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings 1. 1995 Final Budget Hearing F3.9 The City of Auburn will conduct a public hearing to receive comments and suggestions with regard to the 1995 Final Budget. AUBURN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 5, 1994 Page No.4 Mayor Booth opened the public hearing on the 1995 Final Budget hearing. Finance Director Thompson gave a brief presentation ofthe 1995 Final Budget. Mr. Thompson explained the budget is a conservative budget, and although the Supermall is under construction and the Incredible Universe Store is open, no commitments to a level of service will be made until the revenues are received. Mr. Thompson also stated the 1995 Final Budget provides for adequate reserves and includes program improvements which lay the groundwork for increased services when the revenues develop. He also stated a mid-year budget adjustment is planned if the revenues are received and the need for services develops. Finance Director Thompson explained the baseline budget is an increase of 3.7% over the 1994 Budget. The budget includes approximately $350,000 in program improvements primarily for a temporary fire effort and additional police officers, which brings the 1995 Budget increase to 5.3%. Finance Director Thompson stated the projected 1995 General Fund Ending Fund Balance is $2 million. Finance Director Thompson explained the General Fund Revenues are budgeted at $23 million which is a 6.1% increase and includes modest revenue from the Supermall in the amount of $650,000. Finance Director Thompson reviewed the Capital Budget which includes Street Construction in the amount of approximately $3 million, Parks capital improvements in the amount of $917,000, Municipal Services Building improvements in the amount of $571,000, and the Enterprise Funds. Stacy Clark, 321 G Street S.E., Auburn, WA Ms. Clark asked for clarification on the increase in police services contained in the 1995 Budget. Police Chief Purdy stated the program improvements include hiring two additional officers to provide policing services to the Supermall area. Ms. Clark asked whether the budget includes funding for street repair. Public Works Director Currie stated the City typically spends $2 million annually for street repairs, and this will remain the same for 1995. Council member Kurle questioned whether the program improvements include additional computer equipment for the Police Department. Chief Purdy confirmed the program improvements include a computer system upgrade which will better facilitate police response time. There were no further requests for participation in the 1995 Final Budget hearing. Motion by Councilember Barber, second by Councilmember Borden to close the hearing. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. AUBURN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 5, 1994 Page No. 5 2. Local Improvement District No. 346 F2.4.9 The City of Auburn adopted Resolution No. 2563 that declared its intention to form LID No. 346 to make sidewalk, driveway, handicap ramp, and curb cut and other improvements related, to assess a part of the cost and expense of those improvements against the property in that district specially benefited. The improvements consist of seven separate units, specifically Boundary Units A, B, C, D, E, F and G are located in the city of Auburn. Mayor Booth opened the public hearing on Local Improvement District No. 346 (LID No. 346). Project Engineer Jack Locke explained the areas of the LID improvements are north of Highway 18 and east of Auburn Way. Mr. Locke stated this LID will fill in ten miles of sidewalks on major walking routes, and consist of 13,900 feet of new sidewalks and about 80 wheelchair ramps. The LID affects 154 assessments, and requires the acquisition of property for right of way. Mr. Locke stated staff have held neighborhood meetings, distributed two informational letters, mailed a courtesy preliminary assessment notice last spring, and mailed notices of tonight's public hearing by certified mail. Mr. Locke stated the project will be funded as follows: City contribution, $302,000, LID proceeds, $354,055, and HUD Block Grant, $128,000. The HUD Block Grant portion will be used to install wheelchair ramps and fund low-income grants. To date, 21 low income grant requests have been processed and approved in the amount of $34,040, and the program is still open for further requests. Project Engineer Locke stated that after the conclusion of the hearing and later in the agenda, the City Council will consider Ordinance No. 4708 which orders the formation of LID 346 and initiates a 30-day protest period. At the end of the 30-day protest period and provided there is not a 60% protest, the LID proceeds. After construction of the project is complete, the City Council will conduct a hearing on the final assessment roll. Councilmember Wagner asked when the low income assistance application process closes. Project Engineer Locke stated provided sufficient funding exists, applications can be considered up until approval of the final assessment roll. Councilmember Haugen asked if the affected property owners were advised of the availability of low-income assistance. Project Engineer Locke stated information on the low-income assistance was mailed to all the affected property owners. Councilmember Haugen asked if wheelchair ramps will be installed on 12th Street S.E. Project Engineer Locke stated the 80 wheelchair ramps are identified in the LID project. This includes ramps on 12th Street S.E. Project Engineer Locke explained that property owners have the option of constructing their own sidewalk. AUBURN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 5, 1994 Page NO.6 Ken Liesmaki, 908 9th Street N.E., Auburn, W A Mr. Liesmaki stated the street he lives on is one block long and dead ends both ways. Mr. Liesmaki expressed his protest of the LID as there is very little foot traffic on the street, and there are only three houses on the block. Mildred Danner, 1002 22nd Street N.E., Auburn, WA Mrs. Danner stated several years ago the City used the right-of-way along her house to put in a new water line, curb, narrow walk, and a new roadway. Mrs. Danner said she thought the City would use the right-of-way for a sidewalk, but a bicycle lane was installed instead. Mrs. Danner said the City assured her no sidewalk would be installed in the future. Mrs. Danner expressed her opposition to the City now asking the property owner to pay for the sidewalk. Ms. Danner stated the bicycle lane is rarely used. In response to a question from Councilmember Kurle, Ms. Danner explained the bike lane is on the north side of the street opposite her home. She suggested the City take out the bicycle lane and use the area for the new sidewalk. Councilmember Haugen asked Ms. Danner if the sidewalk will affect her front yard or side yard. Mrs. Danner stated the sidewalk would be installed along her front yard. Public Works Director Currie described the existing curb and retaining wall along Mrs. Danner's property. Mr. Currie stated the retaining wall is at the property line and there is approximately 18 inches between the curb and the retaining wall. The new sidewalks will be 5 feet wide and if the area between the curb and the retaining wall is 18 inches, an additional 3-1/2 feet will be needed to construct the sidewalk. Mrs. Danner asked if there is any way she can be excluded from the LID. Acting City Attorney Reynolds explained LID No. 346 is comprised of several units. Mr. Reynolds stated the law provides if 60% of the property owners protest the LID, the City cannot proceed with the LID. Acting City Attorney Reynolds requested that those persons protesting the LID submit their protest in written form with their name, the LID number, their assessment number, and signature to the City Clerk. Acting City Attorney Reynolds clarified his comments by stating the City Council is not required by law to remove a unit from the LID, but it is the Council's option to eliminate a unit from the LID. Acting City Attorney Reynolds stated Mrs. Danner and other property owners affected by LID No. 346 still have an opportunity to protest the LID. Councilmember Wagner stated it is still at the discretion of the City Council whether to honor the protests. Public Works Director Currie advised the City's right-of-way agent has been making preliminary contacts with property owners regarding right-of-way acquisition. AUBURN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 5, 1994 Page No. 7 Steve Fant, 19831 S.E. 370th Place, Auburn Mr. Fant stated he owns property on Auburn Way North. Mr. Fant questioned why some parcels on Auburn Way North such as Scarff Motors and St. Vincent dePaul are not included in the LID. Mr. Fant stated many of the properties north of 16th Street already have asphalt to the curb where people walk. Mr. Fant protested the LID stating the money could be better spent on street maintenance. Councilmember Burns asked why the section of Auburn Way North referred to by Mr. Fant is not included in the LID. Public Works Director Currie stated that section of Auburn Way North has been held out of the LID. A street widening project is planned for the area which will include installation of sidewalks, he said. Stacy Clark, 321 G Street S.E., Auburn, WA Ms. Clark stated she has not received any information about previous meetings on the LID. Ms. Clark stated she is concerned with issues of financing and payment plans on the LID, the interest rate, sidewalk codes, and maintenance related to the sidewalks. Ms. Clark expressed concern with speeding in her neighborhood. Ms. Clark requested improvements be made in crosswalks to make it safer for children walking to school. Ms. Clark requested handouts on the financial aspect of the LID and the maintenance responsibility. Ms. Clark stated the stop sign at 4th and G Street S.E. is in poor condition and requested it be improved. Ms. Clark stated she is not opposed to an LID to construct sidewalks, but she would like to see the paperwork related to the LID. Bob Coats, 31967 36th Avenue S.W., Federal Way, WA Mr. Coats stated he and his wife own commercial property at 2236 Auburn Way North. Mr. Coats stated his business is frequented by various sized automobiles and trucks. Mr. Coats said his property is asphalt to the street. Mr. Coats requested information on maintenance and asked if there is a cap on the assessment amount. Public Works Director Currie stated there is no cap, but Public Works staff have been fairly accurate on the estimates. Project Engineer Locke stated if the project goes forward after 30 days, staff will contact Mr. Coats to obtain his request for design of his sidewalk and driveway. Mr. Coats also expressed concern with whether the construction would prohibit access to his business and effectively shut down his business for a length of time. Project Engineer Locke stated staff will work to accommodate businesses such as Mr. Coats'. Mr. Coats asked who is responsible for maintenance of the sidewalk and driveway. Public Works Director Currie advised the adjacent property owner is responsible for maintenance of a public sidewalk. Mr. Coats requested a list ofthe properties and property owners in Unit G ofthe LID. Public Works Director Currie offered to provide the information to Mr. Coats this evening. Councilmember Borden asked Mr. Coats if the asphalt in front of his business is all driveway or if there is a curb. Mr. Coats explained a 21 foot curb was installed in the middle of two approximate 30-foot driveways on either side. Councilmember Borden asked the reason for taking out asphalt and putting in concrete. Public Works Director Currie stated it is due to the City's sidewalk standards and grade. AUBURN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 5, 1994 Page No. 8 Ron Potts, 514 0 Street N.E., Auburn, W A Mr. Potts stated if the purpose of the LID is to construct sidewalks for safer access to parks and schools, then the sidewalks should continue all the way up to M Street from 6th Street N.E. Mr. Potts requested a list of the other property owners in Unit C. Mr. Potts stated there is a property across the street from his which borders a park and whose owner has not been required to con~truct a sidewalk. Public Works Director Currie said he would check into this matter. Geraldine Taylor, 1602 6th Street N.E., Auburn, W A Ms. Taylor asked for clarification of a five foot easement through her property. Acting City Attorney Reynolds stated if the City holds an easement through her property, the City can use her property for a limited purpose such as installation of utilities or sidewalks. Mr. Reynolds state the property owner cannot do anything inconsistent with the purpose of the easement. Mr. Reynolds further explained the law provides that the adjacent property owner is responsible for the sidewalk. Ms. Taylor stated there is little foot traffic adjacent to her house, and there are other areas in the city where they are needed more. Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember Kurle to close the public hearing. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 3. Commuter Rail Station Siting Study 03.4.1.23 If the Regional Transit Plan is accepted by the voters in the Spring of 1995, Auburn has been identified to have a station on the proposed commuter rail line. This hearing is being held as a result of a study conducted by the City of Auburn to determine a preferred site for a commuter rail station within the city. Mayor Booth opened the public hearing on the Commuter Rail Station Siting Study. Associate Planner Bee Sanders made a presentation with regard to the Commuter Rail Station Siting Study. Ms. Sanders reviewed the process used for the siting study. Ms. Sanders stated the City received a grant from Metro approximately a year ago to pursue suitable locations for commuter rail stations in the City of Auburn in case the Regional Transit Plan is approved by the voters in the spring of 1995. In March, 1994, the City hired the firm of Otak to conduct the siting study on behalf of the City. At the same time, a 13-member citizens committee was organized comprised of Auburn residents, business owners, and Chamber of Commerce representatives. The objective was to select a preferred rail station site on both the Union Pacific and the Burlington Northern Railroad lines as it has not been determined which rail line will provide service. After identifying four sites on the Burlington Northern line and two sites on the Union Pacific line, the sites were then systematically rated by three separate groups, the consultant, the citizens committee, and staff. The result was the same for all three groups. The preferred site on the Burlington Northern line is the downtown site located between Main Street and 3rd Street AUBURN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 5, 1994 Page No. 9 S.W. and B Street and C Street S.W., and the preferred site on the Union Pacific line is adjacent to the Supermall. Ms. Sanders displayed a conceptual architectural design for the downtown site. Ms. Sanders stated after the public vote in 1995 a more detailed study will be conducted. Michael Bocatch, 111 H Street S.E., Auburn, W A Mr. Bocatch stated he favors the Burlington Northern site, although he didn't favor this site in the beginning. Mr. Bocatch stated he changed his mind as a result of hearsay about possible fuel contamination at the "old roundhouse" site. Mr. Bocatch expressed concern that the tax payers are paying for the commuter rail line while the railroad companies are not making a contribution. Motion by Councilmember Bums, second by Council member Borden to close the public hearing. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Motion by Councilmember Bums, second by Councilmember Barber to recommend the adoption of the Commuter Rail Station Siting Study and to instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary Resolution approving the Study and adopting the Commuter Rail Station Study as an element of the revised Comprehensive Plan when it is adopted. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 4. 1995 Consolidated Plan - Federal Housing Program 03.11.3 This public hearing is being held in order to obtain views and comments of individual citizens, private and public agencies regarding the housing and community development needs and strategies for the residents of Auburn. Information gathered at this public hearing will be used in the development of the 1995 Consolidated Plan for the City of Auburn. Associate Planner Bill Mandeville made a brief presentation with regard to the 1995 Consolidated Plan. Mr. Mandeville explained the 1995 Consolidated Plan is a community planning document required for the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant Program. The Consolidated Plan replaces the community planning documents for the Block Grant Program as well as other HUD and federal funding programs. The City's Consolidated Plan contains six chapters describing the planning process, the community participation plan, a statistical portrayal of the City of Auburn, a needs assessment of the housing and community development needs of Auburn, long range housing and community development strategies, and a one year action plan which will be added after the 1995 appropriations are determined. Mr. Mandeville stated HUD requires the City to conduct a public hearing on the Plan to allow interested individuals as well as other agencies the opportunity to suggest revisions to the Plan prior to public review. Mr. Mandeville reported no comments have been received to date. Mr. Mandeville stated after tonight's public hearing, the Plan will be sent once more to the Planning and Community Development Committee. On approximately AUBURN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 5, 1994 Page No. 10 December 19, 1994, the public review process will begin. After the public review period is completed at the end of January, 1995, the City Council will be asked to consider the Plan for adoption in February. John Raeder, 4102 B Place, Auburn, W A Mr. Raeder asked if the Consolidated Plan deals with low income housing. Associate Planner Mandeville stated a section of the Plan talks about low income housing, but it does not deal with building additional low income housing or siting low income housing. Mr. Raeder said it was a concern because there is already a high percentage of low income housing in the City of Auburn, and as a representative of the Chamber of Commerce, he opposes additional low income housing in Auburn. Councilmember Wagner requested a copy of the list of agencies to whom the Consolidated Plan was sent for comment. Motion by Councilmember Bums, second by Council member Borden to close the public hearing. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. B. Audience Participation Mayor Booth asked for citizen participation. Marv Farden, 2005 M Street S.E., Auburn, W A Mrs. Farden asked when resurfacing of A Street will be complete, and whether the layers of asphalt on Auburn Way South will be replaced. Public Works Director Currie stated the asphalt on Auburn Way South at Cross Street will be replaced as weather permits, probably by next spring. Public Works Director Currie stated A Street may be included in the slurry seal project for next year. Mrs. Farden also requested police patrol on M Street S.E. from 17th Street to 21st Street. Mrs. Farden said there have been numerous accidents in that area. Mrs. Farden also had questions regarding the auction of police evidence items. Police Chief Purdy stated the items that are available for release, if they are not returned to an owner, are made available through the City's auction. City Clerk Wohlhueter advised the City's auction is usually held in the summer or fall and is advertised through the legal notices of the newspaper. Cvril Van Selus, 20 Riverview Drive S.E., Auburn, W A Mr. Van Selus spoke regarding the position of City Attorney and the restrictions of the office regarding outside clients. Mr. Van Selus stated the expertise needed for the position of City Attorney has changed greatly since the position was created. Mr. Van Selus stated the person who fills the position of City Attorney should be experienced in the areas of land management and use acts, environmental impact studies, natural resource requirements, endangered species requirements, and endless County, State, and Federal laws and regulations in order to effectively and economically represent the City. Mr. Van Selus urged the Council to review the current legal expertise needs of the City. Mr. Van Selus stated many of the cities today do not have the same restriction on the office of City Attorney as Auburn does. Council member Kurle stated he would like to address this issue at the end of tonight's meeting as he has a draft ordinance regarding the position of City Attorney that he would like the Finance Committee to consider. AUBURN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 5, 1994 Page No. 11 Michael Bocatch, III H Street S.E., Auburn, W A Mr. Bocatch stated the State's public meeting regarding the Highway 18 project will be held locally on Wednesday night at the Kent Senior Center from 6-8:00 p.m. Mr. Bocatch questioned the elimination of the right turn only lane on Auburn Way South at 4th Street S.E. Mr. Bocatch stated that the right turn only lane existed prior to the railroad bridge replacement project, but it has now been eliminated. Mr. Bocatch also reported he has routine cable outages on the weekends. Mr. Bocatch also asked for enforcement of the numerous sandwich board signs within the city. Public Works Director Currie advised that some of the signs are legal, while some are not. Mr. Currie suggested Mr. Bocatch contact the City's Codes Compliance Officer regarding specific signs in order to determine if they are in violation. Public Works Director Currie advised the City receives periodic reports on cable outages in the City, and he will check further on Mr. Bocatch's complaint. Public Works Director Currie advised the right turn only lane at 4th Street S.E. and Auburn Way South had not been an official lane for many years. Councilmember Haugen requested a copy of the ordinance regarding sandwich board signs. Public Works Director Currie stated he would provide a copy of the ordinance. Councilmember Barber asked if the new railroad bridge over Auburn Way South will be painted. Public Works Director Currie stated the bridge will remain its present color. Public Works Director Currie stated the project called for artwork to be erected on the bridge, however, grant funding for the artwork was not received. C. Correspondence 03.1 ANXOOOI-92, F2.4.9, LID 346 A3.7.6 A. 1. Letter dated June 11, 1993 to the Honorable City Council from AIda H. Wilkinson, Executive Secretary, regarding resolution and hearing decision on File No. 1798-City of Auburn-NevitlDanielson Annexation. 2. Letter dated December 2, 1994 from George E. Williams of Bales & Williams regarding a protest on LID No. 346, Assessment No. 139. 3. Memo dated December 5, 1994 to Robin Wohlhueter from Gayle Butcher with regard to the Notices of Public Hearing for LID No. 346. IlL COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Municipal Services Vice Chair Wagner reported the Municipal Service Committee met November 21, 1994, and considered a housing grant and the Cops Fast Program and discussed the Auburn Community Fund. The regular committee meeting schedule for today at 4:30 p.m. was canceled. The next Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for Monday, December 19, 1994 at 4:30 p.m. AUBURN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 5, 1994 Page No. 12 B. Plmming & Community Development Chair Burns reported the Planning and Community Development Committee has not met since the last City Council meeting. The next Planning and Community Development Committee meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 12, 1994 at 7:30 p.m. C. Public Works Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met November 28, 1994, and considered the ISTEA grants, utility bill adjustments, and an update on the Cenex contamination. The next Public Works Committee meeting is scheduled for December 12, 1994 at 5:30 p.m. D. Finance Chair Barber reported the Finance Committee met this evening at 7:00 p.m. and considered various ordinances and resolutions as they appear on tonight's City Council agenda and reviewed claims and payroll. The next meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for Monday, December 19, 1994 at 7:00 p.m. Councilmember Borden requested a correction to the November 21, 1994 Finance Committee minutes. Council member Borden stated she was absent from that meeting and the minutes reflect she made the second on the motion to approve claims and payroll. Councilmember Kurle stated he made the second on the motion. IV. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes 1. Minutes of the October 17, 1994 regular Council meeting. 2. Minutes of the November 21, 1994 regular Council meeting. 3. Minutes of the November 2, Council Special Meeting. B. Vouchers F4.9.2, F4.9.5 1. Claim numbers 97166 through 97479 in the amount of $416,847.17 and dated December 5, 1994. 2. Payroll numbers 210625 through 211055 in the amount of $643,925.99 and a Direct Payroll Deposit Transmission in the amount of $67,341.73 for the pay period covering 11/17/94 to 11/29/94 are approved for payment this 5th day of December, 1994. C. Contract Administration 1. Public Works Project No. 546 04.9.1 PR 546 Contract No. 94-09 Approve Final Pay Estimate to Blackline for PR 546, Contract No. 94-09 for the 1994 Slurry Seal. AUBURN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 5, 1994 Page No. 13 2. Public Works Project No. 523 F2.4.9 LID 348, 04.9.1 PR 523 Request permission for the City to purchase light standards directly from the supplier. D. Utility Bill Adjustment F4.5.2 1. Recommend denial of utility adjustment to Continental Village Apartments in the amount of $892.05. 2. Recommend denial of utility adjustment to account #1.50.3750 for $125.20. 3. Recommend approval of utility bill adjustment to Account # 2.31.3820 for $223.85 and Account #2.60.0150 for $788.76. Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Bums to approve Consent Agenda Item Nos. IV.A through IV.D.3. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None. VI. NEW BUSINESS - None. VIL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Ordinances Acting City Attorney Reynolds read the title of each ordinance out loud. 1. Ordinance No. 4708 F2.4.9 LID 346, 04.9.1 PR 513 An Ordinance ordering the improvements of sidewalks, driveways, handicap ramps, curb cuts and other improvement related thereto, all in accordance with Resolution No. 2563 of the City Council; establishing Local Improvement District No. 346 and ordering the carrying out of the proposed improvement; providing that payment for the improvement be made in part by special assessments upon the property in the district, payable by the mode of "Payment By Bonds"; and providing for the issuance and sale of local improvement district warrants redeemable in cash or other short-term financing and local improvement district bonds. Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember Kurle to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4708. MOTION CARRIED. 5-1. Council member Haugen voted no. AUBURN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 5, 1994 Page No. 14 2. Ordinance No. 4712 F6.6.3 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, determining and fixing the amount to be raised by Ad Valorem Taxes for fiscal year 1995 for the City of Auburn, Washington, pursuant to the provisions of RCW 35A.33.135. Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by Councilmember Borden to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4712. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 3. Ordinance No. 4714 F5.4.4 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving federal ISTEA grant funds with local matching funds as provided in the local agency agreement between the City and the Washington State Department of Transportation to prepare and implement a city-wide bicycle plan. Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember Bums to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4714. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 4. Ordinance No. 4715 F5.4.4 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving federal ISTEA grant funds with local matching funds as provided in the Local Agency Agreement between the City and the Washington State Department of Transportation to prepare and implement a city-wide pavement management system, including GIS, rating and recording data (Phase I). Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Council member Kurle to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4715. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 5. Ordinance No. 4716 03.1 ANXOOOl-92 An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, annexing to the City three parcels of property totaling 5.2 acres located contiguous to the eastern city limits, just north of the Chinook Elementary School. . Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Borden to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4716. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. AUBURN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 5, 1994 Page No. 15 6. Ordinance No. 4717 F3.9 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, adopting the budget for the City of Auburn, Washington, for the year AD., 1995. Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by Councilmember Borden to introduce and adopt Ordinance No.4 717. MOTION CARRIED. 5-1. Councilmember Haugen voted no. B. Resolutions Acting City Attorney Reynolds read the title of each Resolution out loud. I. Resolution No. 2570 A3.4 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, adopting the 1995 Legislative Agenda and requesting the Mayor of the City of Auburn to transmit said package to members of the Washington State Legislature 1995 Legislative Package. Motion by Councilmember Bums, second by Council member Barber to adopt Resolution No. 2570. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 2. Resolution No. 2572 F5.2.13 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an application for eligible projects for consideration of Community Economic Evaluation Board (CERB) funding. Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember Haugen to adopt Resolution No. 2572. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 3. Resolution No. 2573 A1.4.l, A3.16.1O 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 a Professional Services Contract for Municipal Court Judge Pro Tem Services between the City and Byron H. Ward. Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by Councilmember Borden to adopt Resolution No. 2573. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. AUBURN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 5, 1994 Page No. 16 4. Resolution No. 2574 A1.4.1, A3.16.1O 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 a Professional Services Contract for Municipal Court Judge Pro Tem Services between the City and David G. Kontos. Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by Councilmember Borden to adopt Resolution Nos. 2574, 2575, and 2576. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 5. Resolution No. 2575 A1.4.1, A3.16.1O 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 a Professional Services Contract for Municipal Court Judge Pro Tem Services between the City and Carole A. Grayson. See Item No. VILB.4 of these minutes for action on Resolution No. 2575. 6. Resolution No. 2576 A1.4.1, A3.16.1O 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 a Professional Services Contract for Municipal Court Judge Pro Tem Services between the City and Jay V. White. See Item No. VILB.4 of these minutes for action on Resolution No. 2576. 7. Resolution No. 2577 A2.5 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Agreement for Telephone Services between the City of Auburn and Wiltel Communications Systems for the purpose of upgrading the City's Telephone System and Maintenance Agreement. Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by Councilmember Kurle to adopt Resolution No. 2577. MOTION CARRIED. 5-1. Councilmember Haugen voted no. 8. Resolution No. 2578 A3.13.9 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Resolution No. 2521 Exhibit "A" to add a highlighting in bold to allow the description to be readable to the recorder and to provide tax parcel numbers for the identification for the Payback Agreement between the City and Ronald L. Wagers and Elaine V. Wagers, husband and wife. AUBURN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 5, 1994 Page No. 17 Acting City Attorney Reynolds displayed a copy of the revised Exhibit A. Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by Councilmember Burns to adopt Resolution No. 2578. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Councilmember Kurle stated he requested and received a draft ordinance regarding the City Attorney and Assistant City Attorney positions for the City of Auburn from Mayor Booth. Councilmember Kurle requested the Finance Committee address the Ordinance at its next meeting and forward a recommendation to the City Council. VIIL MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Booth questioned whether a date should be set for a meeting of the Council Committee on Committees. Councilmember Kurle asked that those Councilmembers who believe a meeting of the Committee on Committees is necessary to discuss Committee reassignments to please leave a note in his mail box, and a meeting will be scheduled. Acting City Attorney Reynolds reported on the litigation regarding the proposed thoroughbred racetrack. Mr. Reynolds advised CAPOW has appealed the King County Superior Court decision, and the City has requested the matter go directly to the Supreme Court of the State of Washington thereby bypassing the Court of Appeals and in order to expedite the matter. A. Executive Session Mayor Booth recessed the regular meeting to Executive Session in order to discuss personnel matters. Mayor Booth indicated the Executive Session may take 40 minutes and action is anticipated as a result. The meeting reconvened at 10:35 p.m. Councilmember Barber moved to adopt the City's salary recommendation for the unaffiliated compensation plan, as established pursuant to Auburn City Code 2.88, effective January 1, 1995, to continue to contribute toward health care premiums at the current rate, and offer the Pacific Health PPO Plan to all eligible employees as a choice of health care plans effective January 1, 1995. Councilmember Bums seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED. 5-1. Councilmember Haugen voted no. Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by Councilmember Bums to approve a 3.5% average increase for cost of living for Department Directors, including recommended adjustments and personnel review, effective January 1, 1995, and to approve a 2.2% cost of living increase for the Mayor's position effective January 1, 1995. MOTION CARRIED. 5-1. Councilmember Haugen voted no. AUBURN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 5, 1994 Page No. 18 IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting adjourned at 10: 40 p.m. Charles A. Booth, Mayor ~a, (3o~ ~~ Robin Wohlhueter, City Clerk 94M12-5