HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-16-1996 Council Minutes CITY OF AUBURN
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
January 16, 1996 7:30 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Flacl 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: Rich Wagner, Sue Singer, Jeanne
Barber, Trish Borden, Fred Poe, and Gene Cerino.
Councilmember Stacey Brothers was excused from the meeting.
Staff members in attendance included: Police Chief Dave Purdy;
Fire Chief Bob Johnson, Personnel Director Brenda Kennedy,
Assistant Personnel Director Dan Watts, Parks and Recreation
Director Len Chapman, Assistant Finance Director Arlene Mempa,
Public Works Director Frank Currie, Utilities Engineer Dwight
Holobaugh, Planning and Community Development Director Paul
Krauss, Assistant Planning and Community Development Director
Lynn Rued, Intergovernmental Affairs Manager Lisa Clausen,
Associate Planner Bill Mandeville, City Attorney Michael Reynolds,
City Clerk Robin Wohlhueter, and Deputy City Clerk Dani Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a) Proclamations
A1.8
(1) Mayor Charles A. Booth to present a
proclamation to Lola Kimmel declaring
February, 1996 as Daughters of the American
Revolution American History Month.
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Mayor Booth read and presented a
proclamation declaring February 1996 as
Daughters of the American Revolution
American History Month to Lola Kimmel and
encouraged all citizens to recognize the event.
(2) Mayor Charles A. Booth to present a
proclamation declaring January 27, 1996 as a
day honoring parents, participants and
volunteers of the Miss Auburn Scholarship
Program.
Mayor Booth read and then presented a
proclamation declaring January 27, 1996 as a
day honoring parents, participants and
volunteers of the Miss Auburn Scholarship
Program to program sponsors Sally Lynch and
Pete Lewis. Mayor Booth then introduced Miss
Auburn Charissa Schramm and Miss Auburn
Auto Dealers Leanne Draeger. Sally Lynch
then introduced some of the contestants of this
year's scholarship program in attendance this
evening as follows: Dayla Heffernan
sponsored by US Bank, Lisa Novak sponsored
by the Auburn Noon Lions Club, Char'ree
Woodson sponsored by Superior Insurance,
Lisa Titchenal sponsored by the Auburn North
Merchants, Christa Hjelm sponsored by Rio
Verde Styling Salon, Christine Lindebak
sponsored by Homes by Judi, and Stephanie
Denison sponsored by the Auburn Rotary.
Mayor Booth conveyed his best wishes to all
contestants of the Miss Auburn Scholarship
Program.
b) Employee of the Year for 1995
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Recognition for Cheryl Sallee, Senior Center
Supervisor, as Employee of the Year for 1995.
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Mayor Booth displayed a plaque previously presented
to Cheryl Sallee, Senior Center Supervisor, in
recognition of her selection as Employee of the Year
for 1995. Mayor Booth then presented a Certificate
of Recognition to Cheryl Sallee in recognition of her
valuable and distinguished service to the City of
Auburn.
c) Re~ionat Transit Authority
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Bob White, Executive Director, and Barbara Gilliland,
Planning Manager, to give a brief presentation to
update the City of Auburn on the Regional Transit
Authority's draft proposal.
Mr. Bob White, Executive Director of the Regional
Transit Authority, invited the City's active participation
in the Regional Transit Authority Board's decision-
making process to develop a draft regional transit
proposal. The proposal is scheduled to be presented
to the voters in the Snohomish, King, and Pierce
Counties region this fall. Mr. White presented a
handout to the members of the City Council. The
handout contains a brief description of the Transit
Board's new concept and approach towards regional
transit. The Regional Transit Authority Board will
utilize the concept as a starting point in its
development of a specific proposal to submit to the
voters. During the development phase, three basic
decisions need to be answered: how much should be
invested in the first phase of the regional transit
system, what should be included in the proposal, and
where should the district boundaries be drawn. The
preliminary proposal described in the handout would
implement a regional, three-county, high-capacity
transit system for approximately $3.5 billion
constructed over ten years. The proposal calls for
the completion of the HOV lane system in the region,
the implementation of a new electric light rail system
in the region, and implementation of the commuter
rail system between Tacoma and Everett. Mr. White
stated that while all of these elements were contained
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in the original plan voted down by the voters, the
elements are more conservative in the new proposal.
Mayor Booth stated a future study session will be
scheduled to review the proposal in more detail.
2. Appointments
There were no appointments for City Council review.
D. A~enda Modifications
Agenda modifications include the addition of Bob White, Executive
Director, and Barbara Gilliland, Planning Manager, as
representatives from the Regional Transit Authority under Item
I.C.1 .c of these minutes, and transmits a corrected Page 3 of the
January 2, 1996 regular City Council meeting minutes under Item
IV.A.1 of these minutes.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearin¢ls
1. Consolidated Plan
03.11.3, F5.4.3
City Council to conduct a public hearing on revisions to the
Consolidated Plan. The public hearing will allow comments
from those who might have comments or suggestions
regarding proposed revisions to the Plan. The City Council
will consider the final draft of the Plan at the February 5,
1996 regular meeting.
Mayor Booth opened the public hearing, and called upon
staff to make a presentation on the Consolidated Plan.
Associate Planner Bill Mandeville stated the purpose of the
hearing this evening is to provide an opportunity to hear
public comments on the revisions to the City's Consoldiated
Plan. The Consolidated Plan is a planning document which
contains strategies and policies for housing and community
development. The Plan serves as a guide in the City's
allocation of Community Development Block Grant funds.
The Plan was originally drafted in 1994, and changes are
suggested for two areas of the Plan, the citizen partcipation
schedule and the action plan. Suggested activities for the
1996 action plan include social services that help prevent
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homelesshess, financial assistance for emergency home
repair, a revolving loan fund to assist low-income residents
purchase their first home, child care programs for low-
income families, creation of neighborhood youth centers,
and programs to help develop and maintain safe
neighborhoods. The revisions will be presented to the City
Council for consideration on February 5, 1996.
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by
Councilmember Wagner to close the public hearing.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
B. Audience Participation
1. Virginia Hauclen, 2503 "R" Street SE, Auburn, WA
Ms. Haugen stated she has two questions for Chief Purdy,
and she then submitted her written questions to Chief Purdy.
Ms. Haugen asked whether the City would release the name
of the party who files a complaint against a property owner
in the city of Auburn. Public Works Director Currie stated
that if a complaint is filed and a subsequent investigation
reveals a violation exists, the City would pursue the violation
without revealing the name. City Attorney Reynolds stated
that during the investigation process, under the Public
Records Act, the City is not obliged to provide the name. If
the violation is pursued as a criminal matter, the defendant's
attorney may make a discovery request, at which time there
would be an argument of whether the complaining party's
name should be released. If the complaining party will be a
witness in the case, the name would be released through
the normal discovery process.
Ms. Haugen thanked the City of Auburn for keeping the
Auburn Library open on the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.
Mayor Booth stated the effort to keep the Auburn Library
open on the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday was supported
entirely by the employees of the Library.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for City Council review.
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Ill. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Municipal Services
Vice Chair Singer reported the Municipal Services Committee met
this afternoon at 4:30 p.m. The Committee recommends adoption
of Resolution No. 2696 and Resolution No. 2699. The Committee
discussed noise abatement regulations, but took no action on the
issue. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services
Committee is scheduled for Monday, February 5, 1996 at 4:30 p.m.
B. Plannin~ & Community Development
Chair Borden reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met January 8, 1996 at 7:30 p.m. The Committee
discussed regulatory reform which the City Council will need to
consider prior to March 31, 1996. The Committee also directed the
staff to approve water and sewer certificates for Village Square
Condominiums. Chair Borden stated the Committee and staff
discussed establishing a calendar of Committee activities which
will be shared with the City Council. The next regular meeting of
the Planning and Community Development Committee is
scheduled for January 22, 1996.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met January
8, 1996 at 5:30 p.m. The Committee discussed a proposal to
increase sewer utility rates required primarily to cover the Metro
rate increase. The Committee delayed action on a proposed storm
drainage utility rate increase until further information is received.
The Committee recommends approval of Technical Service
Agreements and a number of contract administration items. The
next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled
for January 22, 1996 at 5:30 p.m.
D. Finance
Chair Barber reported the Finance Committee met this evening at
7:00 p.m. The Committee recommends Councilmember Borden's
attendance at the Congressional Cities Conference in Washington,
D.C. as the City's delegate. The Committee recommends Council
approval of claims and payroll vouchers as they appear in tonight's
agenda. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is
scheduled for February 5. 1996 at 7:00 p.m.
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IV. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes
1. Minutes of the January 2, 1996 regular City Council
meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2, F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 108276 through 108538 in the
amount of $1,058,032.22 for Period 12 and dated December
31, 1995.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 221004 to 221367 in the amount of
$849,833.91 and Direct Payroll Deposit transmissions in the
amount of $193,548.55 for a grand total of $1,043,382.46 for
the pay period covering December 28, 1995 to December
31, 1995.
C. Contract Administration
1. Public Works Project Number PR 573B
O4.9.1 PR 573B
Recommend the award of Public Works Contract Number
95-25, Emerald Downs Signal Improvements, Public Works
Project No. PR 573B, to R.W. Scott Construction on their
low bid of $1,249,755.07.
2. Public Works Project Number PR 555
O4.9.1 PR 555
Recommend approval of Pay Estimate No. 7 (Final) to
Apply-A-Line for Public Works Contract No. 95-04, 1995
Channelization Program, Public Works Project No. PR 555,
in the amount of $231.60.
3. Public Works Proiect Number PR 519
O4.8.1 PR 519
Recommend approval of Change Order No. 1, Public Works
Contract No. 95-15, North Central Storm Basin Improvement
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Project, Public Works Project No. PR 519, to Robison
Construction in the amount of $54,509.42.
4. Public Works Proiect MS 713, SR167/15th Street NW
Intersection and Siqnal Improvements
O4.9.1
Request permission to advertise an invitation to bid for
Public Works Project MS 713, SR 167/15th Street NW
Intersection and Signal Improvements.
D. Utility Bill Adjustment
F4.5.2
1. Utility Bill Adjustment
Recommend approval of utility adjustment to the following
accounts for the amount listed:
Account 419.0990 = $ 664.65
Account 242.1080 = $ 1,023.92
Account 323.1830 = $ 818.99
Account 503.3420 = $10,839.82
2. Utility Bill Adjustment
Recommend approval of utility adjustment to the following
account for the amount listed:
Account 419.0370 = $ 1,923.75
E. Call for Public Hearinq
1. Moratorium on Adult Entertainment Uses or Adult
Entertainment Businesses
O3.10.14
City Council to call for a public hearing on February 5, 1996
on the moratorium on the establishment, location, or
licensing of adult entertainment uses or adult entertainment
businesses in the city of Auburn imposed by Ordinance No.
4824 adopted December 18, 1995.
Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by Councilmember Wagner to
approve Consent Agenda Items IV.A. 1 through IV.E.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
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V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Application No. CAP0002-95
A3.23.1 CAP0002-95, 03.10.2 MIS0007-95
City Council to consider an appeal filed by Gordon and Diane
Roach on the Hearing Examiner's decision dated December 1,
1995 for conditional approval of Application No. MIS0007-95.
Application No. MIS0007-95 is the request of John Berens for a
special home occupation permit to allow a minor automobile repair
shop to be located within a detached garage at 102 "H" Street SE
in Auburn. At the conclusion of the public hearing held January 2,
1996, the City Council postponed action on this item until this
evening to allow time for review by the new City Councilmembers.
Councilmember Borden disclosed that Virginia Haugen contacted
her with regard to this issue. Councilmember Borden stated the
conversation was short, and the conversation will not affect her
consideration of the application.
Motion by Councilmmeber Borden, second by Councilmember
Wagner to affirm the Hearing Examiner's decision.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Conaressional Cities Conference
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember
Barber to approve out-of-state travel for Councilmember Trish
Borden to attend the Congressional Cities Conference March 8
through 13, 1996, and designate her as the City's representative at
the conference.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
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VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
1.Ordinance No. 4821
A3.5.5.10, O1.2
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending
Auburn City Code Chapter 10.36 ~Stopping, Standing and
Parking, Sections (VI. Loading Zones), 10.36.480
Identification, 10.36.490 Commercial Loading Zones
Designated, 10.36.500 Passenger Loading Zones and
repealing 10.36.510 Short-term Loading Zones.
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by
Councilmember Cerino to introduce and adopt Ordinance
No. 4821.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
2. Ordinance No. 4827
A3.5.5.13, F4.3, 04.6.2
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending
Auburn City Code 13.20.440 pertaining to City of Auburn
sewer rates.
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by
Councilmember Borden to introduce and adopt Ordinance
No. 4827.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 2696
02.4
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 contract between the City of
Auburn and the Washington State Patrol, which provides for
reimbursement to the City for fire inspections in state
licensed facilities located in the City of Auburn.
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Motion by Councilmember Singer, second by
Councilmember Cerino to introduce and adopt Resolution
No. 2696.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
2. Resolution No. 2699
02.2, F7.1
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 the contract amendment to the
Emergency Medical Services contract between the City of
Auburn and King County for 1996 funding level of $289,964.
Motion by Councilmember Singer, second by
Councilmember Poe to introduce and adopt Resolution No.
2699.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT
A. Executive Session
Mayor Booth recessed the meeting to Executive Session at 8:10
p.m. for approximately 30 minutes to discuss litigation and
personnel matters. ActiOn may be taken after the meeting is
reconvened.
Mayor Booth reconvened the meeting at 9:20 p.m.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the
meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
Charles A. Booth, Mayor Robin Wohlhueter, City Clerk
96M1-16. DOC
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