HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-18-1995 CITY OF AUBURN
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
September 18, 1995 7:30 p.m.
CALL
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TO ORDER
Fla,q Salute
Mayor Booth called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and led those
in attendance in the pledge of allegiance.
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, and Don Kurle. Stacey
Brothers was excused. Staff members present included: Police
Chief Dave Purdy, Fire Chief Bob Johnson, Personnel Director
Brenda Kennedy, Assistant Personnel Director Dan Watts, Parks
and Recreation Director Len Chapman, Finance Director Victor
Thompson, City Engineer Dennis Dowdy, Utility Engineer Dwight
Holobaugh, Public Works Director Frank Currie, Planning and
Community Development Director Paul Krauss, City Attorney
Michael Reynolds, City Clerk Robin VVohlhueter.
Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a)
Proclamation
Mayor Booth read and presented a proclamation to
Ms. Gary Lou Heistand from the King County Literacy
Coalition Speakers Bureau proclaming September 8,
195 as Literacy day and September as Literacy
month,
2. Appointments
a) Library Board*
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City Council to confirm the appointment of Kim
Harlington to the Library Board for a term to expire on
December 31, 1996. Ms. Harlington is filling the
unexpired term of Rockie Ward.
Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by
Councilmember Borden to confirm the appointment of
Kim Harlington to the Library Board for a term to
expire on Decemer 31, 1996.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
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Agenda Modifications
Agenda modifications include an addition to the Consent Agenda
under IV.C.7, Contract Administration, for a bid award for Lakeland
Hills road improvements; and transmits an original Ordinance No.
4791 included as part of Council Agenda Item VII.A.4.
CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
Public Hearings
No public hearing were scheduled for this evening.
B. Audience Participation
Mary Stanfill - 4603 Fenwick Court, Kent WA
Mary Stanfill introduced herself as a respresentative of Steel
Lake Little League. Ms. Stanfill explained the community
impact of losing five little league fields and one big league
field to the City of Seattle.
Ms. Stanfill brought up concerns of the following: during a
lawsuit over the landfill in 1990 the ball fields were sold to
the City of Seattle; as of December, 1995 the lease for use
of the fields will be terminated; approximately 700 children
participate in the league with 188 children from Kent, 166
from Federal Way, and 344 from Auburn most of which are
from the unincorporated area of Federal Way's annexation
area.
Ms. Stanfill asked for an opportunity to seek assistance from
City officials in surrounding areas.
2. Steven Po,qacsas - 1231 37th Street SE, Auburn, WA
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Steven Pogacsas expressed concern of a residence called
the Taylor House. He claims the residence is being used as
a drug and alcohol rehabiliation boarding house and is
located at 1301 37th Street SE. Mr. Pogacsas' runs a
daycare located next door to the Taylor house. He asked
whether or not the Taylor House has a permit to operate a
drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility. Staff has been
contacted with regard the Taylor house and they are
investigating concerns raised by neighboring property
owners.
Planning & Community Development Director Krauss is
aware of the concerns raised by neighboring property
owners. Mr. Krauss explained he has not been inside the
property but has contacted the Department of Social Health
and Services inquiring whether or not the property is a
licensed facility. Mr. Krauss anticipates he will have more
information to provide at the next meeting as staff proceeds
with its investigation and research.
Mr. Pogacsas submitted a notice that is being circulated
throughout the neighborhood regarding the residence at
1301 37th Street SE., the Taylor House.
Cai Creason - 1305 27th Street SE, Auburn, WA
Cai Creason, Auburn resident for 40 years, expressed his
concern of the effects of the residence located 1301 37th
Street SE. He stated in the past the property located at
1301 37th Street S.E. has always been owner occupied and
now it is not. Mr. Creason expressed concern of parties
going on all night that includes loud lewd language. Mr.
Creason urged the Council to assist property owners with
this problem.
In answer to Councilmember Haugen's question, Mr.
Creason pointed out the residence used to be a single
family house and now is converted into three separate
apartments. The conversion took place approximately 8-12
months ago.
Paul Wicks - 1226 37th Street SE, Auburn, WA
Paul Wicks is a resident living across the street from 1301
37th Street SE. Mr. Wicks reported that the police show up
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frequently due to the number of parties at this location. He
described one night where a rock was thrown and hit his
neighbor's car windshield. Mr. Wicks contacted the property
owner who claimed no liability for the actions of his tenants.
If this residence is being used for a drug and alcohol
rehabilitation facility, there needs to be management of the
tenants, he said. Mr. Wicks asked for an investigation of
providing sewer service for three apartment units instead of
just one.
In response to a question raised by Councilmemer Borden,
Mr. Krauss noted the subject property was converted into
apartments approximately three years ago. Mr. Pogacsas
stood up and disagreed. He stated the conversion took
place 8-12 month ago. Mr. Krauss indiciated he will
investigate the issue.
Carol Wiskirken - 3516 O Street SE, Auburn, WA
Carol Wiskirken has been a resident for approximately 30
years and lives around the corner from 1301 37th Street SE.
Watching this residence over the years, Ms. Wiskirken feels
an inspection is necessary because this home was originally
built as a single family home. She expressed concern of a
multi-family residence existing in a single family
neighborhood, providing sewer services for three units
instead of one, that the house is being used for a drug and
alcohol rehabilitation facility for the last three to five years,
and an increase in traffic over the last three years.
Corey Stratley - 635 7th Street NE, Auburn, WA
Corey Stratley is a student at Auburn High School. Mr.
Stratley expressed concern with regard Auburn's teen
pregnancy rate, the neighborhood watch program, and
teenagers smoking on the school grounds at Auburn High
School.
Mayor Booth indicated a written response to Mr. Stratley
concerns will be addressed.
Steven Po.qacsas - 1231 37th Street SE, Auburn, WA
Mr. Pogacsas discussed the late hour noise in his
neighborhood. He asked about the City's noise ordinance.
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City Attorney Reynolds stated noise is measured by a
decimal reading.
Stanford Tabb - 1101 Supermall Way, Auburn, WA
Stanford Tabb, Vice President
Since the opening of the Supermall there have been
approximately 1.25 million visitors. This was one of the best
openings of any shopping center in the United States. Initial
City financial projections of Supermall revenue were
incorrect, an issue fully discuss at the early stages of this
development. Mr. Tabb noted that up to this date the City
has approximately $1.5 million and $1.75 million over and
above expenses.
Mr. Tabb expressed his gratitude to the Fire Department,
Police Department, and the Building and Planning
Departments in development of the Supermall. During the
initial opening, medical emergency services were available
at all times, the Fire Marshal had to close down admission to
Supermall it reaching its load capacity, but it was done
graciously and professionally. The Police Department
assisted at all the intersections, coordinated traffic control,
worked nicely with Supermall security, and they were
prudent in planning manhours and expenses, and assisted
security with some problems as they arised.
Mr. Tabb announced the community room at the Supermall
is ready for use by organizations such as Green River
Community College, Auburn Police Department, Auburn
BIA, Auburn Job Services, University of Washington Nurses
organization, AARP, and Suburban Cities Association.
Even though he could not specify figures, Mr. Tabb reported
that one of the Supermall's anchor stores had its best
opening ever, Supersports sold over 30% of their original
projections, and one ice cream vendor bought chocolate for
750 dips and ended up selling 5000 dips.
Mr. Tabb concluded his comments by discussing the
Supermall Phase II plans and a rezone application on file
with the City. Due to the quasi-judicial process that may
eventually come before the Council, City Attorney Reynolds
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advised Mr. Tabb that his comments should wait until a
public hearing is scheduled for the rezone.
Correspondence
No correspondence was filed for Council review.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
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Municipal Services
Vice Chair Barber reported the Municipal Services Committee met
this afternoon at 4:30 p.m. to review 1996 Fire and Police Budgets
and Ordinance No. 4787. The next regular meeting of the
Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for October 2, 1995 at
4:30 p.m.
Planning & Community Development
Chair Burns reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met a week ago this evening. Chair Burns
recommended changes to the August 14, 1995 minutes. The
motion approving Items 1 and 2 were seconded by Borden. Chair
Burns updated the Council another item discussed. With regard to
a youth center, the committee ran into some problems with a
proposed service provider. He said they will be looking at siting a
number of youth services at various locations throughout the
community both in areas of existing public housing developments
and apartment complexes. The next regular meeting of the
Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for
September 25, 1995 at 7:30 p.m.
Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met
September 11, 1995 to discuss a Memorandum of Agreement with
the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe regarding a sewer connection
agreement adopted at a Special Council on September 13. Chair
Wagner stated the Committee also discussed a number of contract
administration items including the agenda modification and the
Water Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Wagner anticipated a Council
presentation by mid-October or early November on the Water
Comprehensive Plan. Chair Wagner concluded his comments by
stating there are number of corrections to the September 11, 1995
Public Works Committee minutes. The next regular meeting of the
Public Works Committee will be held September 25, 1995 at 5:30
p.m.
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IV.
Finance
Chair Barber reported the Finance Committee met this evening at
7:00 p.m. and discussed the sale of LID bonds with Finance
Director Victor Thompson. Available this evening to answer any
questions were the City's Bond Attorney Steve DiJulio, Financial
Advisor Bob Yeastings, and Alan Grandberg from Seattle First.
Chair Barber also reported the Committee reviewed claims and
payroll vouchers, and requests their approval by the City Council.
The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled
for Monday, October 2, 1995 at 7:00 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes
1. Minutes of the September 5, 1995 regular Council meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2,F4.9.5
Claims
Claims check numbers 105321 through 105593 in the
amount of $1,055,113.66 and dated September 18, 1995.
Payroll
Payroll check numbers 218092 to 218841 in the amount of
$737,276.24 and Direct Payroll Deposit transmissions in the
amount of $175,757.36 for a grand total of $913,033.60 for
the pay period covering August 31, 1995 to September 11,
1995 are approved for payment this 18th day of September,
1995.
Contract Administration
Public Works Project No. 502
F2.4.9 LID 341
Recommend awarding Contract No. 95-11 to Buckley
Nursery for Small Works Project No. PR502, 37th Street SE
Landscape Project.
Public Works Contract No. 507
O4.9.1
Approve Pay Estimate No. 16 - Final to R.W. Scott
Construction for PR 507, Auburn Way S/BNRR Bridge,
Contract No. 93-14 in the amount of $28,911.13.
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Public Works Project No. 522
O4.9.1
Approve Change Order No. 3 for PR 522, Downtown
Pedestrian Plaza, Contract No. 94-08 to R.W. Scott
Construction in the amount of $2,381.78.
a)
Approve Pay Estimate No. 11 - Final to R.W. Scott
Construction for PR 522, Downtown Pedestrian
Plaza, Contract No. 94-08 in the amount of
$5,569.92.*
Public Works Contract No. 523
F2.4.9 LID 348
Approve Change Order No. 1 for PR 523, Main Street
Improvements, Contract No. 95-01 to Woodworth &
Company in the amount of $63,985.89.
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Public Works Project No. 562
O4.11.1
Request permission to advertise for bids for PR 562 for the
Academy pressure rezone project.
Public Works Contract No. 572
O411.1
Request permission to advertise for bids for PR 572, Clay
Street NW, a waterline replacement.
Public Works Proiect No. 578
O4.9.1
City Council to award the Lakeland Hills Repair Project to
MA Segale, Inc., in the amount of $50,125.00
Utility Bill Adjustment
F4.5.2
Recommend approval of utility adjustment requests to the following
accounts for the amount of $6,627.93:
319.1770 ($4,857.63)
146.3330 ($1,127.70)
227.0990 ($ 166.95)
150.2370($ 475.65)
Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Burns to
approve Consent Agenda Items IV.A. 1 through IV.D.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There were no items for City Council review under this section.
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II.
NEW BUSINESS
There were no items for Council review under this section.
III.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
Due to the City's bond counsel in the audience this evening, City
Attorney Reynolds asked that Ordinance No. 4791 be considered
at this time. Please see item VII.A. 4 for action taken on Ordinance
No. 4791. Mike Reynolds read the title each Ordinance out loud.
Ordinance No. 4787
O1.8
Approving an appropriation of funds as provided in the
contract for Social Services between the City and the
Housing Authority of the County of King for the period
commencing December 1, 1995 and ending November 30,
1996.
Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by
Councilmember Borden to introduce and adopt Ordinance
No. 4787.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
Ordinance No. 4789
O3.1
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending
Section I of Ordinance no. 4770 correcting the legal
description of the annexation located south of South 277th
Street and north of South 280 Street and contiguous to the
northern city limits.
Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember
Wagner to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4789.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
Ordinance No. 4790
03.5
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving the final plat of Sunning Hills,
Division I, now called '¥istara", located on the west side of
the West Valley Highway north in the 1000-1100 blocks,
within the city of Auburn, Washington.
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Motion by Councilmember Bums, second by Councilmember
Wagner to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4790.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
Ordinance No. 4791
F2.4.9, LID 341/348, F2.4.7 CUD 341/348
An Ordinance relating to Local Improvement Districts;
establishing Consolidated Local Improvement District No.
341/348 and Consolidated Local Improvement Fund, District
No. 341/348; fixing the amount, form, date, interest rates,
maturity and denominations of the Consolidated Local
Improvement District No. 341/348 Bonds; providing for the
sale and delivery thereof to Seattle-Northwest Securities
Corporation of Seattle, Washington; and fixing the interest
rate on local improvement district assessment installments.
Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by
Councilmember Haugen to introduce and adopt Ordinance
No. 4791.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
Bond Counsel Steve DiJulio, Foster Pepper & Shefelman,
introduced Financial Advisor Bob Yeastings, Vice President
of Seattle Northwest Securities Corporation Alan Granberg.
Resolutions
Resolution No. 2673* (Burns/Krauss)
A5.3.3
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, supporting the campaign to keep the USS
Missouri in Kitsap County.
Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember
Wagner to adopt Resolution No. 2673.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Election Day
Mayor Booth reminded voters that tomorrow is election day and
encouraged voters to take advantage of their right to vote. Mayor Booth
further acknowledged incumbent Councilmembers Haugen, Kurle, and
Borden.
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II.
.E. xecutive Session
There will be a brief executive session to discuss matters of personnel for
approximately 20 minutes.
Councilmember Burns excused himself from the meeting.
The meeting recessed to executive session at 8:28 PM.
The meeting reconvened at 8:55 PM.
Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Haugen to
recess the meeting at 9:06 until Monday, September 25, 1995 at 7:15 PM
to consider a contract for a state highway for Emerald Downs.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
Charles A. Booth, M~yor
Robin Wohlhueter, City Clerk
95M9-18
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