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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
April 1, 1996 7:30 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Flag 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
City Council as follows: Rich Wagner, Sue Singer, Jeanne Barber,
Trish Borden, Fred Poe, Gene Cerino, and Stacey Brothers. Staff
members present included: Police Chief Dave Purdy, Fire Chief
Bob Johnson, Personnel Director Brenda Kennedy, Parks and
Recreation Director Len Chapman, Finance Director Diane L.
Supler, Public Works Director Frank Currie, Planning and
Community Development Director Paul Krauss, City Attorney
Michael J. Reynolds, City Clerk Robin Wohlhueter, and Deputy City
Clerk Dani Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
There were no announcements this evening.
2. Appointments
There were no appointments for City Council consideration
this evening.
D. Agenda Modifications
Agenda modifications include the Hearing Examiner's decision
relating to Application No. CUP0014-95 transmitted under Item
VI.A of these minutes, and Resolution No. 2732 transmitted under
Item VII.B.2 of these minutes.
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II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
There were no public hearings scheduled for this evening.
B. Audience Participation
1. Lisa Novak, 29226 118th Avenue SE, Auburn, WA, and
Holly Miller, 31453 117th Place SE, Auburn, WA
Ms. Novak stated the purpose of her and Ms. Miller's
attendance this evening is to request the removal of time
restricted parking zones on the streets surrounding Auburn
High School. Ms. Novak stated that many of the high school
students feel they should not be fined for parking in one of
the 70 one and two-hour parking spaces around Auburn
High School while they are attending school. She explained
that students who do not arrive at school early enough to
find a parking space among the 307 spaces allotted for the
1,628 potential high school drivers, must park on the street.
Those who park on the street must find time during their
class times or lunch to move their cars to avoid parking
fines. Ms. Novak stated the purpose of one and two hour
parking is to create parking spaces for local businesses.
She noted the only local business in the vicinity of the high
school is a television repair shop. Ms. Novak stated that
today she distributed a petition regarding the parking
problem among Auburn High School students, and in one
day obtained nearly 300 signatures. She stated there are
305 parking spaces for 1,628 potential student drivers, and
there are 153 parking spaces for less than 140 faculty
members. Ms. Novak and Ms. Miller displayed a diagram of
the parking areas surrounding the high school with the
parking areas designated for student parking highlighted.
She stated that although school starts at 7:45 a.m., the two
parking lots for student parking are full by 7:15 a.m. The
diagram also depicted the faculty parking area and the one
and two-hour street parking. Ms. Miller stated students
could face suspension or detention for leaving campus
grounds during the day to move their parked cars. Ms. Miller
stated she sees no benefit to the City to have the street
parking in the vicinity of Auburn High School limited to one
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and two-hour parking since the parking there is being used
by the students.
In response to questions from Councilmember Wagner, Ms.
Miller stated there are approximately 70 on-street parking
spaces consistently used by high school students. She
stated the 70 on-street parking spaces will not solve the
parking problems at Auburn High School, but the students
who park there should not be fined for attending school.
There will continue to be a parking problem at Auburn High
School until additional parking areas or other alternatives
are made available.
Ms. Novak stated many students park along "J" Street, "H"
Street and "G" Street which do not have limited time parking.
Mayor Booth stated there may be fewer drivers attending
Auburn High School next year when some students transfer
to Riverside High School.
Ms. Miller stated the tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grade
students comprise the 1,628 figure for potential student
drivers. She estimated 500-600 cars are parked in the
parking lots and side streets each day.
Ms. Novak stated there is a large number of students
involved in after-school activities or who have jobs after
school which make it necessary for the students to drive to
school in order to accommodate their schedules.
Councilmember Singer asked that the request be referred to
the Public Works Committee. Mayor Booth stated the matter
will be referred to the Public Works Committee for
consideration, and Ms. Novak and Ms. Miller will be advised
when the matter will be considered by the Committee.
2. Bob Cottrell, 3225 16th Street SE, Auburn, WA
Mr. Cottrell stated he has had a problem with noise created
by a neighbor for two and one-half years. Last year he
spoke with Mayor Booth and the City Attorney regarding the
matter, but nothing could be done. Mr. Cottrell stated that
one of his neighbors living across the street holds "jam
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sessions" at his house. The music can be loud at times, but
the worst part is the bass which vibrates through the ground.
Mr. Cottrell stated he has been referred to the State law
regulated through the Department of Ecology. Mr. Cottrell
stated the law appears to deal with industrial and
commercial type noise and not residential noise. Mr. Cottrell
stated the City of Kent controls noise by sending a police
officer out with a decibel meter, and Mr. Cottrell asked why
the City of Auburn cannot enact an ordinance to regulate
noise. City Attorney Reynolds explained that some cities,
including Auburn, made it a civil violation which is pursued
civilly through pollution control violations. City Attorney
Reynolds stated that Ordinance No. 4855 is before the City
Council this evening, which adopts by reference Chapter
9.66 RCW. Chapter 9.66 RCW provides that a criminal
violation occurs if the peace of more than one person is
disturbed. If the ordinance is passed, it will enable the City's
Police Department to issue a criminal citation for a violation.
Mr, Cottrell requested a copy of the proposed ordinance and
Chapter 9.66 RCW adopted by reference.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for City Council review.
Ill. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Municipal Services
Chair Brothers reported the Municipal Services Committee met this
afternoon at 4:30 p.m. The Committee recommends City Council
approval of Ordinance No. 4847, relating to a waste reduction and
recycling program grant; Ordinance No. 4853, relating to a local
hazardous waste program grant; and Ordinance No. 4855, relating
to public nuisances. The Committee met with the City's cable
television consultant and discussed the Telecommunications Act of
1996, received the annual report on the cable television franchise,
and discussed the proposed TCI Cable rate increase. The next
regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled
for Monday, April 15, 1996 at 4:30 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Borden reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met March 25, 1996 at 7:30 p.m. The Committee
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discussed the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
ordinance, and will continue discussions on the ordinance April 8,
1996. A public hearing on the CDBG ordinance will be held April
15, 1996. The Committee recommends approval of an increase in
cemetery fees which appears later in this evening's agenda. The
Committee discussed the expansion of the Auburn Food Bank.
The Committee also discussed Open Space Futures Funding.
King County has requested the City submit requests for local
projects for Open Space Futures Funding by April 30, 1996. The
Committee will be prioritizing a list of potential projects at the April
8, 1996 Committee meeting. The Committee also discussed the
library and potential locations for the library. The next regular
meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee
is scheduled for April 8, 1996 at 7:30 p.m.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met on March
25, 1996. Public Works Committee items appearing on this
evening's agenda include acceptance of ISTEA federal funds of
$433,000 for pavement improvements and $75,000 in state funds
to study the impacts of Burlington Northern projects within the city.
The Committee discussed water rates and continued the water rate
discussion at this evening's Public Works Work Session. Chair
Wagner requested the City Council's support of the contract
administration items appearing later on this evening's agenda. The
next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled
for Monday, April 8, 1996 at 5:30 p.m.
D. Finance
Chair Barber reported the Finance Committee met this evening at
7:00 p.m. Finance Director Diane L. Supler presented a revenue
update to the Committee. Chair Barber requested the City
Council's approval of Resolution No. 2732 and claims and payroll
vouchers. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is
scheduled for April 15, 1996 at 7:00 p.m.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes
1. Minutes of the March 18, 1996 regular City Council meeting.
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B. Vouchers
F4.9.2, F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 110306 through 110685 in the
amount of $928,194.07 covering period 16 and dated April
1, 1996,
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 222821 to 223121 in the amount of
$574,044.68 and Direct Payroll Deposit transmissions in the
amount of $200,576.54 for a grand total of $774,621.22 for
the pay period covering March 14, 1996 to March 22, 1996
are approved for payment this 1 st day of April, 1996.
C. Call for Public Hearing
1. 1996-97 Community Development Block Grant
O3.11, F5.4.3
City Council to call for a public hearing to be held on April
15, 1996 to receive public comments on the use of
CommUnity Development Block Grant Funds for 1996-97.
D. Contract Administration
1.Public Works Project No. 573A
O4.9.1
a) City Council consideration on Change Order No. 1 in
the amount of $77,333.31 for Public Works Project
No. 573A according to Contract No. 95-19 with M,A.
Segale, Inc.
b) City Council to consider approval of the final pay
estimate for Contract No. 95-19, PR 573A, Emerald
Downs Roadway Improvements in the amount of
$73,466.64.
2. Public Works Project No. 590
O4.9.1
Council consideration on the recommendation to award
Contract 96-08 from the Small Works Project PR 590, S.
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277th Street Repair to R.W. Scott Construction on their low
quote of $10,754.00.
Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by Councilmember Singer to
approve the Consent Agenda as it appears on this evening's agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There were no items for City Council consideration under this section.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Application No. CUP0014-95
O3.10.1 CUP0014-95
The request of Ken Schoenfeld for approval of a Conditional Use
Permit for an office building on property zoned R4/C3 located east
of Auburn Way North and north of 45th Street.
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by Councilmember
Wagner to approve the conditional use permit,
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
1. Ordinance No. 4847
F5.3, 04.7.3
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving reimbursement of funds in the
amount of fourteen thousand seven hundred sixty-one and
00/100 dollars ($14,761), and authorizing the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute an agreement with King County to
accept the reimbursement of funds to be used to provide
waste reduction and recycling programs and/or services to
the city's businesses.
Motion by Councilmember Brothers, second by
Councilmember Cerino to introduce and adopt Ordinance
No. 4847.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Ordinance No. 4848
F5.4.4, O4.9.1
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 for resurfacing and repairing
arterial streets.
Motion by Councilmember Wagner to introduce and adopt
Ordinance No. 4848 amended to include Oravetz Road from
City Park to Kersey Way in the design, scope and potential
construction phase in addition to those items already
identified within this pavement preservation project.
Councilmember Poe seconded the motion.
Councilmember Brothers questioned the reason for the
amendment. Councilmember Wagner explained that
Oravetz Road, in addition to the streets already included in
the Ordinance, is high on the list of the streets needed for
improvement. The Public Works Committee approved this
type of amendment to the Ordinance, because of the limited
time table for submitting the application for funding. Once a
cost estimate is obtained for Oravetz Road, the project will
be reviewed by the Committee. The Committee hopes that
improvements to Oravetz Road can be made for under
$100,000; however, the City Engineer has not been able to
provide a cost estimate. Public Works Director Curde
estimated that a projected cost should be available within a
month.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Ordinance No. 4849
F5.2.15, O4.5.1
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving acceptance of Category "Z" Funds
from Washington State legislative appropriation for study of
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traffic impacts caused by the reopening of Stampede Pass
route by the Burlington Northern-Santa Fe Railway.
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by
Councilmember Borden to introduce and adopt Ordinance
No. 4849.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
4. Ordinance No. 4852
F4.3, A3.5.5.2
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Auburn City Code Chapter 2.72
entitled Cemetery, by adding a new subsection to Section
2.72.300 Cemetery Fees and Charges.
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by
Councilmember Singer to introduce and adopt Ordinance
No. 4852.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
5. Ordinance No. 4853
F5.3, 04.7.3
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving reimbursement of funds in the
amount of twelve thousand and one hundred seventy-six
and 00/100 dollars, ($12,176), and authorizing the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute Memorandum of Understanding
between the Seattle-King County Department of Public
Health and the City of Auburn to accept the reimbursement
funds for implementation of a portion of the educational
element of the local hazardous waste management
program.
Motion by Councilmember Brothers, second by
Councilmember Cerino to introduce and adopt Ordinance
No. 4853.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
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6. Ordinance No. 4855
A3.5.5.9, O1.8
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, adding Sections 9.01.450 entitled "Public
Nuisance", 9.01.460 entitled "Unequal Damages", 9.01.470
entitled "Maintaining or Permitting Nuisance", 9.01.480
"Abatement of Nuisance", and 9.01.490 entitled "Deposit of
Unwholesome Substance" to the Auburn City Code Chapter
9.01 entitled "Specified Criminal Statues Adopted By
Reference" contained in Auburn City Code Title 9 entitled
"Public Peace, Morals, and Welfare".
Motion by Councilmember Brothers, second by
Councilmember Singer to introduce and adopt Ordinance
No. 4855.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 2729
A3.16.9
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
an Agreement for Professional Real Property Appraisal
Services for the year 1996 between the City and Clendaniel,
Lema & Watts, Inc.
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by
Councilmember Poe to adopt Resolution No. 2729.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Resolution No. 2732
A4.5.2, A1.4.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
an Interlocal Agreement between King County and the City
of Auburn for judicial services, appointing King County
District Court Judge James D. Cayce to serve as the Auburn
Municipal Court Judge for two years.
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Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by
Councilmember Brothers to adopt Resolution No. 2732.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT
A.Regional Transit Authority
A1.16
Mayor Booth stated the City Council may want to consider
conducting a work session regarding the Regional Transit Authority
(RTA) transit plan. Planning and Community Development Director
Krauss stated he hopes to have the Chair of the RTA attend a City
Council work session to respond to the City Council's questions.
The RTA Director will be available to meet with the City Council on
April 8, 9, 10 or 16. The RTA will conduct a public meeting on their
proposal later in the month.
Mayor Booth stated it is the City Councirs decision whether to take
a position on the RTA proposal and whether there is a need for
additional information.
Councilmember Singer stated she would like the opportunity to
present her comments to the RTA.
There was no motion by'the City Council to conduct a special work
session meeting.
Mayor Booth stated staff will ensure that each Councilmember
receives comprehensive information on the RTA proposal. Mayor
Booth stated that rather than schedule a special meeting, he would
invite a representative of the RTA to make a presentation at a
regular meeting of the City Council.
B. Executive Session
Mayor Booth recessed the regular meeting to executive session at
8:16 p.m. for approximately 20 minutes in order to discuss
litigation. Mayor Booth stated no action is anticipated as a result of
the executive session.
Mayor Booth reconvened the regular meeting at 8:32 p.m.
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IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council meeting,
the meeting adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
Charles A. Booth, Mayor Robin Wohlhueter, City ~,e~
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