HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-15-1996 Council Minutes CITY OF AUBURN
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
April 15, 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 the following
members of the City Council: Rich Wagner, Sue Singer, Jeanne
Barber, Trish Borden, Fred Poe, and Stacey Brothers. Mayor
Booth announced that Councilmember Gene Cerino is excused
from this evening's meeting due to another commitment. Staff
members present included: Police Captain Ray Sherman, Police
Lieutenant Bob Almy, Fire Chief Robert Johnson, Assistant Fire
Chief Monroe Shropshire, Personnel Director Brenda Kennedy,
Parks and Recreation Director Len Chapman, Library Director Andy
Waters, Finance Director Diane L. Supler, Public Works Director
Frank Currie, City Engineer Dennis Dowdy, Planning and
Community Development Director Paul Krauss, Senior Planner AI
Hicks, Associate Planner Bill Mandeville, Assistant City Attorney
Judy Ausman, City Clerk Robin Wohlhueter, and Deputy City Clerk
Dani Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a) Proclamations
A1.8
Mayor Charles A. Booth to present a proclamation
declaring the week of April 21 through April 27, 1996
as Volunteer Week.
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Mayor Booth road a proclamation declaring the week
of April 21 through April 27, 1996 as Volunteer Week
in the city of Auburn. Mayor Booth introduced the
following volunteers and prosented each a
proclamation in rocognition of Volunteer Week and
their dedication and contributions made to the
community:
Helen Spencer, represents the South King County
Multi-service Center. Ms. Spencer is also the
Chairperson of the Auburn Nutrition Project for King
County; and serves as RSVP liaison for Auburn
Hospital, Auburn Senior Center, and Auburn Food
Bank.
Genna Batson, represents Auburn Headstart. Ms.
Batson serves on its Executive Board and as a paront
volunteer.
Thelma Serrano, represents the Auburn Senior
Center. Ms. Serrano performs a variety of volunteer
activities there including working on the lunch
program registration, the Wellness Committee, and
the bulletin board.
Dena Stapish, represents the Auburn Public Library.
Ms. Stapish is Prosident of the Friends of the Library.
Debbie Maguiro, represents the Auburn School
District. Ms. Maguire is Paront-Teacher Association
Council President.
Don Chan, represents the Auburn Police Department.
Mr. Chan is a retired Renton police officer, and he
volunteers his services to Auburn Police Department
by working in the evidence room.
Elva Solberg, reprosents the Auburn Food Bank. Ms.
Solberg is an Auburn Food Bank volunteer.
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b) Presentation of Emergency Management Certificate
of Achievement
A4.5.2
Presentation of a Washington State Emergency
Management Institute Certificate of Completion to
Assistant Fire Chief Monroe Shropshire for
completion of a Professional Development Series in
Emergency Management.
Mayor Booth and Fire Chief Johnson presented a
Certificate of Completion to Assistant Fire Chief
Monroe Shropshire for completion Of a Professional
Development Series in Emergency Management
issued by the Washington State Emergency
Management Institute.
Mayor Booth and Fire Chief Johnson reported that
the State Department of Labor and Industries'
representatives who investigated the recent toxic spill
at the Auburn Boeing Plant, found that the Auburn
Fire and Police Departments responded to the
incident appropriately and commended them for their
professional operation.
2. Appointments
There were no appointments for consideration this evening.
D. Agenda Modifications
An agenda modification included the addition of the April 8, 1996
Planning and Community Development Committee minutes
transmitted under Item III.B of these minutes. Resolution No. 2735
is presented as an additional agenda modification by Mayor Booth
under Item VIII.B of these minutes.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1. 1996-97 Community Development Block Grant
O3.11, F5.4.3
City Council to conduct a hearing to receive public
comments on the appropriation of $619,600.00 of
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Community Development Block Grant Funds for 1996-97.
Citizens are encouraged to participate in this public hearing
to voice their opinion prior to the City Council making a
determination on the use of these funds.
Mayor Booth noted that the Planning and Community
Development Committee has reapportioned an additional
$20,000 to the Youth Center Program. Therefore, the City
plans to appropriate $639,600 in Community Development
Block Grant Funds.
Mayor Booth opened the public hearing, and invited
members of the audience to make comments.
Bill Kyle. Past President of the Auburn Food Bank, 2001
19th Drive NE, Auburn, WA
Mr. Kyle presented the City Council with a written statement
of his comments. Mr. Kyle thanked the Mayor and City
Council for their past support of the Auburn Food Bank, and
requested the City's continued support. Mr. Kyle said that
the needs of the residents have changed since he first
became involved with the Auburn Food Bank in 1978.
However, the Food Bank has not changed with the needs of
the community
Tom Trompeter, Community Health Centers of King County,
1025 South 3rd Street, Renton, WA
Mr. Trompeter spoke on behalf of the Auburn Community
Health Center. He thanked the City Council and staff for
allocating funds to the Auburn Community Health Center for
services and repairs to their facility. In 1995, with the
support of the City of Auburn and others, the Auburn
Community Health Center provided approximately 12,500
medical visits for approximately 3,000 low-income and
under-insured patients.
Jack Lafferty, 2406 West Pioneer Avenue, Puyallup, WA
Mr. Lafferty is Director of the Auburn Food Bank, and he
spoke on behalf of the Auburn Food Bank's funding request:
Over 8,000 Auburn families received assistance from the
Auburn Food Bank in 1995. The Auburn Food Bank
provides families with food, referrals, guidance, and
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emergency financial assistance. The Food Bank facility
does not currently provide adequate space for families to
receive services in privacy and with dignity. Mr. Lafferty
stated Auburn Food Bank's funding request will be used to
enlarge the waiting room and increase office space as well
as increase the storage space capability of the Auburn Food
Bank. Mr. Lafferty noted that the increased growth in the
community's population also means the community's needs
have increased. He reported that 80% of the Food Bank's
clients live within the city limits of Auburn. The Food Bank's
request to the City of Auburn is for 18% of the remodeling
cost of the Food Bank.
Lucy Oakes, Associate Director of ACAP Child and Family
Services, 1102 "J" Street SE, Auburn
Ms. Oakes thanked Mayor Booth and the City Council for
their support of ACAP, and she requested the City's
continued support. ACAP provides daycare services for pre-
school children and support services for their families. In
1995, ACAP provided services to 45 families. Ms. Oakes
introduced Mr. Paul Moyer to speak about the services he
received from ACAP.
Paul Moyer, 822 - 22nd Street NE, Auburn, WA
Mr. Moyer described himself as a struggling displaced
worker, single parent of four, who is currently enrolled in
college pursuing an environmental sciences career. Mr.
Moyer stated that ACAP Daycare has provided assistance to
him and his four year old daughter by providing her with
important development and social skills.
Mary Tungsvik, 1905 Dogwood Drive SE, Auburn, WA
Ms. Tungsvik spoke on behalf of Auburn Encouragement
Counseling. Ms. Tungsvik advised that Auburn
Encouragement Counseling has been in existence for
approximately a year, and was created for low-income
families that do not qualify for counseling services available
through welfare programs. Ms. Tungsvik expressed her
appreciation for any consideration the City Council can give
to Auburn Encouragement Counseling.
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JUdy Erickson, 1006 "L" Street SE, Auburn, WA
Ms. Erickson spoke on behalf the Auburn Residents Council,
which represents Green River Homes, Burndale Homes,
Firwood Circle, and Terminal Park. Ms. Erickson
commented on the expansion of the Auburn Food Bank
located at the Burndale Homes Community Center. She
informed the City Council that representatives of the
Residents Council met with representatives of the Auburn
Food Bank and the King County Housing Authority to
discuss the residents' concerns with the Food Bank
expansion project, Ms. Erickson reported that the Food
Bank now utilizes nine spaces at the Burndale Center, and
food bank participants utilize resident parking. The
Residents Council requested an alternate design of the
expansion, which nearly encloses one unit in the rear. Ms.
Erickson stated the Auburn Residents Council cannot make
a positive recommendation for the Auburn Food Bank
expansion until the concerns of the Residents Council have
been addressed.
Rex Bell, 31622 - 110th SE, Auburn, WA
Mr. Bell is Director of Auburn Encouragement Counseling.
He explained that Auburn Encouragement Counseling was
~vr;r~i~dg a year ago to primarily serve the low-income,
poor; however, they will counsel anyone who has a
need. Auburn Encouragement Counseling is comprised of
five 'counselors committed to helping people. Mr. Bell stated
AubUrn Encouragement Counseling requested a grant of
$3,Q00, but their program is not recommended for funding.
Mr. ~Bell stated there is a need for their services in the
community, and the staff have served 60-70 clients since
their, counseling program began in September. Mr. Bell
state,'d Auburn Encouragement Counseling would be willing
to accept a fraction of their funding request as an affirmation
of tl~eir service to the community.
Jack Miller, Seafirst Bank, 101 Auburn Way North, Auburn,
WA!
Mr. ',Miller is the manager of Seafirst Bank and also the
current President of the Auburn Food Bank. Mr. Miller
revi~ ;wed some of the history of the Auburn Food Bank. Mr.
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Miller explained that the Auburn Food Bank's funding
request from the City will complete the funding necessary to
expand the Food Bank building to a more user-friendly
facility. Mr. Miller advised that the Auburn Food Bank plans
to work with the Auburn Residents Council, and is
discussing alternative parking with the Food Pavilion.
Paulette McFarland, 31728 - 160th Place SE, Auburn, WA
Ms. McFarland described herself as a Green River
Community College student pursuing a business
management degree. She spoke in support of the Auburn
Food Bank and ACAP Daycare. When Ms. McFarland
moved to the area from Los Angeles, California, she chose
Auburn because ACAP Daycare was the only daycare in
Western Washingto.,n with a sliding fee scale. Ms.
MacFariand added that she recently enrolled her 13 year old
daughter in a two-week stay at Auburn Youth Resources in
order to obtain counseling.
Elva Solberg, 3611 "1" Street NE, Space 184, Auburn, WA
Ms. Solberg is a volunteer at the Auburn Food Bank. She
described the crowded waiting room at the Food Bank and
the inadequacy and inconvenience of the facility in serving
its clients.
Virginia Haugen, 2503 "R" Street SE, Auburn, WA
Ms. Haugen requested that the City be generous when it
budgets funds for food and reminded the City Council that
the funds can be earmarked for food only.
Councilmember Borden requested clarification of the funding
recommended for the Auburn Food Bank. Mr. Jack Miller,
Auburn Food Bank President, advised that the $40,000
requested by the Food Bank is for remodeling costs only.
Senior Planner Hicks also added that the request from the
Auburn Food Bank is for capital uses only. Therefore the
funds can only be used for capital expenses associated with
building remodeling and expansion and cannot be used for
purchase of food. Mr. Hicks further explained that only 15
percent of $185,000 can be used for public service activities.
These activities include operating costs such as the
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purchase of food. Mr. Hicks pointed out that the request
from the Auburn Food Bank did not include a proposal for
use of public service funds for food.
Councilmember Borden requested a staff comment on the
process required for a conditional use permit for the Auburn
Food Bank's proposed facility expansion. Planning and
Community Development Director Krauss explained that
conditional use permit applications are considered by the
Hearing Examiner, and issues regarding parking and
construction will be reviewed at that time. Mr. Krauss stated
he expects that issues of concern will be resolved prior to
the application being heard by the Hearing Examiner.
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by
Councilmember Wagner to close the public hearing.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by
Councilmember Singer to introduce and adopt Ordinance
No. '4845, for a total appropriation of $639,600 in Community
Development Block Grant Funds, and with a correction to
Page 12, item 9, which should read "Repair the roof and/or
paint the exterior of two housing units currently occupied by
very low income mentally ill adults."
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
B. Audience Participation
1. Connie Capitan, 3002 "C" Street SE, Auburn, WA
Ms. Capitan lives in a small unincorporated area of
southeast Auburn. Ms. Capitan expressed concern with a
new plat in the "D" Street area where construction of multi-
family units is planned. Ms. Capitan questioned what
improvements are anticipated to "D" Street to provide
emergency access to the new plat. Ms. Capitan expressed
concerned that the retired and low-income residents of the
area will be required to pay for improvements to "D" Street to
extend it to 37th Street. She requested the developers of
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the plat pay for a portion of the improvements to the street
when they occur.
2. Virginia Haugen, 2503 "R" Street SE, Auburn, WA
Ms. Haugen stated she visited City Hall last month with
questions about the "D" Street development. She expressed
concern that King County residents will be required to pay
for street improvements to "D" Street necessitated because
of the new development. Ms. Haugen also questioned a
small development of four-plexes being cOnstrUcted at 29th
Street and "C" Street SE. She asked whether the developer
has been asked to make the street and sidewalk
improvements abutting the development on "C" Street.
Planning and Community Development Director Krauss
explained that "D" Street is not being proposed for extension
at this time, but the City reserves the right to do so if the
need is present. Mr. Krauss did not have information
immediately available on the development taking place at
29th and "C" Street.
· Ms. Haugen commented that it is her hope that persons who
come to City Hall looking for information and assistance with
regard to proposed projects in their neighborhood are
provided the information they need. Mayor Booth assured
Ms. Haugen the required public notices are made and every
effort is made to ensure interested persons .are treated with
courtesy and sensitivity~
C. COrrespondence
There was no correspondence for City Council review.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Municipal Services
Chair Brothers reported the Municipal Services Committee meeting
scheduled for this afternoon was canceled. The next regular
meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for
Monday, May 6, 1996 at 4:30 p.m.
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B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Borden reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met April 8, 1996. The Committee discussed the
following items: Ordinance No. 4845, assignment of a lease to
Wingz, Inc., an easement for Glenn Kara Development located
near the golf course, Carrington Bluff Division II, liquor license
applications, the Lakeland Hills pre-annexation agreement, King
County Futures Funds, the planning process for the skateboard
park, and library funding. The next regular meeting of the Planning
and Community Development Committee is scheduled for April 22,
1996 at 7:30 p.m.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met April 8,
1996. The Committee discussed parking in the area of Auburn
High School. The Committee recommends approval of an
Ordinance appearing later on tonight's agenda which will remove
parking restrictions on some of the streets in the area. The
Committee also discussed parking violations in mail delivery areas,
an Ordinance to accept grant funds for the Highway 18/"C" Street
ramp project, a Resolution to surplus a small piece of property to
Cenex, and water rates. The Committee discussed the Regional
Transit Authority's (RTA) proposal, and the Committee reviewed a
proposed Resolution containing the City's concerns and
recommendations with regard to the RTA proposal. Chair Wagner
reported the Committee met this evening in a work session to
discuss water rates and contract administration budget authority.
The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is
scheduled for April 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 discussed Ordinance No. 4854 and
claims and payroll vouchers. Finance Director Supler updated the
Committee on several projects she is pursuing. The next regular
meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for May 6, 1996 at
7:00 p.m.
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IV. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes
1. Minutes of the April 1, 1996 regular City Council meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2, F4.9.5
1. Claims '
Claims check numbers 110686 through 111080 in the
amount of $1,226,740.61 for Period 17 and dated April 15,
1996.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 223122 to 223492 in the amount of
$943,524.26 and Direct Payroll Deposit transmissions in the
amount of $206,342.23 for a grand total of $1,149,866.49 for
the pay period covering March 15, 1996 to April 8, 1996 are
approved for payment this 15th day of April, 1996.
C. Call for Public Hearing
1. Lakeland Annexation and Utilities Agreement
O3.1, A3.13.20
City Council to call for a public hearing to be held on May 6,
1996 to receive public comments on the Lakeland
Annexation and Utilities Agreement.
D. Contract Administration
1. Public Works Project Number PR 583
O4.11.1
a) City Council to consider the recommendation to
approve Change Order No. 1, Public Works Contract
No. 95-27, Coal Creek Spring Flow Monitoring, Public
Works Project No. PR 583, in the amount of
$5,440.82.
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b) City Council to consider the recommendation to
accept the project and approve Pay Estimate No. 1
(Final) to R. W. Scott Construction for Public Works
Contract No. 95-27, Coal Creek Spring Flow
Monitoring, Public Works Project No. PR 583, in the
amount of $20,647.04.
Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by Councilmember Poe to
approve Consent Agenda Items IV.A through IV.D.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There were no items for City Council consideration under this section.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Application No. PLT0001-94
03,5 PLT0001-94
City Council to consider the final plat of Riverwalk, Division 1,
consisting of 27 single-family lots located south of Howard Road
and west of the Forest Ridge neighborhood.
Community 'Development and Planning Director Krauss explained
that the original preliminary plat for Division 1 consisted of 36 lots,
but due to some constraints with water pressure, 27 lots are now
being submitted for final plat approval as Division 1. All
improvements have been installed according to the plan, and some
minor details on easement descriptions can be accomplished after
the plat approval, Planning and Community Development Director
Krauss recommended that the final plat of Division 1 be approved.
In response to a question from Councilmember Wagner, Planning
and Community Development Director Krauss clarified that the City
Council is being asked to approve the final plat of Division 1 only of
the Riverwalk development. The remaining divisions will be
presented for final plat approval at a later date.
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by Councilmember
Wagner to approve the final plat of Riverwalk, Division t; and to
instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
1. Ordinance No. 4845
O3.11, F5.4.3
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending .
Ordinances Numbered 4618, 4671, 4699 and 4738 which
appropriated Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Funds in prior years so that certain unused appropriated
CDBG Funds are released in order to reappropriate such
unused CDBG Grant Funds for use during the 1996-97
CDBG program year thus adding a total of Two Hundred
Three Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-seven dollars
($203,997) to the CDBG Grant Funds appropriated for the
1996-97 program year for a total appropriation of Six
Hundred Thirty-nine Thousand Six Hundred Dollars
($639,600) for the 1996-97 CDBG program year and
authorizing the Mayor to implement the approved programs
and projects as provided herein.
See Item II.A.1 of these minutes for action on Ordinance No.
4845.
2. Ordinance No. 4850
F5.4.4, O4.12.1 PR 513
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, repealing Auburn City Ordinance No. 4832,
passed February 5, 1996, which approved Federal ISTEA
Grant Funds with local matching funds relating to the
Commercial Sidewalk Improvement Project from 15th Street
NE to north city limits.
Motion'by Councilmember Wagner, second by
Councilmember Poe to introduce and adopt Ordinance No.
4850,
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6;0.
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3. Ordinance No. 4854
A4.5.2, A3.5.5.2
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Auburn City Code Sections 2.16.010
and 2.16.020 which are contained in Chapter 2.16 entitled
"Auditing Officer" to designate the Finance Director or
his/her designee as Auditing Officer and to reflect legislative
changes contained in Washington Laws 1995, Chapter 301,
§72.
Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by
Councilmember Brothers to introduce and adopt Ordinance
No. 4854.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
4. Ordinance No. 4856
O4.9.1, F5.4.4
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving Federal ISTEA-STP Grant Funds
with local matching Funds as provided in the Local Agency
Agreement between the City and the Washington State
Department of Transportation for the SR 18 Westbound
Ramp/"C" Street SW Project.
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by
Councilmember Poe to introduce and adopt Ordinance No.
4856.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: 6-0.
5. Ordinance No. 4857
O3.10.1 CUP0014-95
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, providing
for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for the construction of a
professional office building on property zoned R-4 (multi-
family) and C-3 (Commercial) located east of Auburn Way
North and north of 45th Street, within the city of Auburn,
Washington.
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Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by
Councilmember Wagner to introduce and adopt Ordinance
No. 4857.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
6. Ordinance No. 4858
O1.2, A3.5.5.10
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Sections 10.36.380 entitled "One-
hour Parking Zones" and 10.36.390 entitled "Two-hour
Parking Zones" contained in Auburn City Code Chapter
10.36 entitled "Stopping, Standing and Parking", to eliminate
certain sections of 4th Street Northeast and "J" Street
Northeast from one-hour parking restrictions and to eliminate
a certain section of East Main Street from two-hour parking
restrictions.
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by
Councilmember Singer to introduce and adopt Ordinance
No. 4858.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 2730
A3.17, O4.4.9.1.3
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of AUburn,
Washington, authorizing the City to accept the letter
assignment of lease between Northwest Propeller and
Wingz, Inc., relating to the shop facility lease at Auburn
Airport.
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by
Councilmember Singer to adopt Resolution No. 2730.
In response to questions from Councilmember Poe,
Planning and Community Development Director Krauss
informed the City Council that there is approximately two
years remaining on the lease with Northwest Propeller. The
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principals of wingz, Inc. will be required to guarantee the
remainder of the lease.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
2. Resolution No. 2733
A3.13.7.2
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, clarifying Resolution 2684 which authorized the
Mayor of the City of Auburn to terminate that certain Street
Improvement Delay Agreement between the City of Auburn
and the owners of Lot 3 and the south 143.08 feet of Lot 2 of
City of Auburn Short Plat No. 32-79as described in Street
Improvement Delay Agreement recorded under King County
Auditor's File No. 8409131033 by adding the property
ownerS' names which is required by King County Auditor's
Office for recording.
Motion by C0uncilmember Wagner, second by
Councilmember Poe to adopt Resolution No. 2733.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
3. Resolution No. 2734
F4.6.1, A3.13.4
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, declaring the authorization to surplus City
owned real property as legally described on Exhibit "C"
attached hereto and incorporated herein.
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by
Councilmember Borden to adopt Resolution No. 2734.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
4. Resolution No. 2735
A1.16
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, directing that the City's concerns and
recommendations as expressed in this resolution be
transmitted to the Regional Transit Authority Board.
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See Item VIII.B of these minutes for discussion and action
on Resolution No. 2735.
VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT
A. 1996 Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Conference
A5.3.1
The Association of Washington. Cities 1996 Annual Conference will
be held on June 11 through June 14, 1996 in Pasco, Washington.
Mayor Booth announced that the Association of Washington Cities
1996 Annual Conference will be held in Pasco, Washington, June
11 through June 14, 1996. He encouraged any Councilmembers
who wish to attend to contact Mayor's Executive Secretary
Richards regarding registration and accommodations.
B. Regional Transit Authority Proposal
A1.16
Mayor Booth requested Planning and Community Development
Director Paul Krauss update the City Council on the Regional
Transit Authority (RTA) proposal.
Planning and Community Development Director Krauss advised
that the RTA will be conducting public hearings on their proposal
beginning next week. Staff is advocating that the City Council take
a position by its adoption of Resolution No. 2735 which supports
the commuter rail and other aspects of the RTA proposal, but also
allows the City the opportunity to present several points with regard
to the RTA proposal. The Resolution was reviewed at the Public
Works Committee's last meeting. Mr. Krauss reviewed the
Resolution point by point. The Resolution conveys support for
commuter rail, but also advocates that the initial level of service
operations for the RTA be increased. The RTA proposal is to run
three trains in each direction each rush hour. The City advocates
all day service with greater frequency. Also, the City recommends
that the grade separation projects that may be undertaken by the
RTA should be funded primarily by freight movers and other
entities which derive the greater benefit from the grade separation.
The City objects to the use of $10 million from the Regional Fund
for the cost of a study of the SR520 project. The SR520 project is
not consistent with the premise of the proposal, which is that funds
generated from one area would be spent in the same area. The
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City supports including the HOV project on SR167, but advocates
extending the project further south. The City also advocates that
the RTA promote the regional connection between Metro and the
RTA. The City also requests that the RTA indicate the possibility of
Auburn's selection as an intermodal Amtrak/commuter rail transfer
point. The City asks that the RTA study the possibility of
expanding the RTA boundary to prevent a potential loss of
business to other areas of King County not included in the RTA
service area. Mr. Krauss reminded the City Council that the RTA
will be holding public hearings on its proposal next week, and will
vote on the proposal a few days afterwards.
Councilmember Brothers asked what position, if any, the Cities of
Kent and Renton have taken on the RTA 'proposal. Mayor Booth
commented that he believes Kent will support the RTA proposal
and Renton may oppose the proposal.
Planning and Community Development Director Krauss advised
that the RTA proposal is for approximately $3.7 billion which will be
apportioned among the areas by population.
Councilmember Singer commented that she understood State
funding for the HOV lanes on SR167 was already secured. Public
Works Director Currie advised that HOV lane construction is
occurring north of 15th Street NW. Planning and Community
Development Director Krauss added that the funds paid by the
Supermall developer and the racetrack developer for the HOV
lanes on SR167 are being used by the Washington State
Department of Transportation for HOV design work.
Assistant City Attorney Judy Ausman read Resolution No. 2735 by
title. Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by
Councilmember Borden to adopt Resolution No. 2735.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
C. Fxecutive Session
Mayor Booth recessed the regular meeting to executive session at
8:50 p.m. for approximately 10 minutes in order to discuss litigation
settlement.
Mayor Booth reconvened the meeting at 8:55 p.m.
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IX, ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council this
evening, the meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
Robin Wohl~Clerk
96M4-15. DOG
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