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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. Page 1 I City of Auburn Council Meetincl Minutes January 16, 1996 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 A1.9 Recognition for Cheryl Sallee, Senior Center Supervisor, as Employee of the Year for 1995. Page 2 City of Auburn Council Meetincl Minutes January 16, 1996 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 A1.16 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 Page 3 City of Auburn Council Meetincl Minutes January 16, 1996 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 Page 4 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes January 16, 1996 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. Page 5 Citv of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes January '16, 1996 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. Page 6 City of Auburn Council Meetincl Minutes Januarv 16, 1996 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 Page 7 City of Auburn Council Meetincl Minutes January 16, 1996 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. Page 8 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes January 16, 1996 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. Page 9 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes January 16, 1996 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. Page lO City of Auburn Council Meetin~l Minutes January 16, 1996 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 Page 11