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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-18-1995 CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES September 18, 1995 7:30 p.m. CALL A. Bo Co 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* Page1 City of Auburn Council Meetin(~ Minutes September 18, t995 II. 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. Ao 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 Page 2 City of Auburn Council Meetinc~ Minutes Septe,mber 18, 1995 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 Page 3 City of Auburn Council Meetin;i Minutes September 18, t995 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. Page 4 City of Auburn Council Meetinq Minutes September 18, 1995 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 Page 5 City of Auburn Council Meetin,q Minutes September 18, 1995 III. 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 Ao 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. Page 6 City of Auburn Council Meetin.q Minutes September 18, t995 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. Page 7 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes September 18, 1995 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. o 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. Page 8 City of Auburn Council Meetin;i Minutes September 18, 1995 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. Page 9 City of Auburn Council Meetin.q Minutes September 18, 1995 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. Page 10 City of Auburn Council Meetin.q Minutes September 18, 1995 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 Page 11