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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. Page I City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes April 15, 1996 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. Page 2 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes April 15, 1996 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 Page 3 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes April 15, 1996 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 Page 4 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes April 15. 1996 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. Page 5 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes April 15. 1996 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. Page 6 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes April 15, 1996 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 Page 7 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes April 15, 1996 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 Page 8 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes April 15, 1996 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. Page 9 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes April 15, t996 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. Page lO City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes April 15, 1996 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. Page11 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes April 15. 1996 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. Page 12 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes April 15, 1996 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. Page 13 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes April 15. 1996 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. Page 14 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes April 15, 1996 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 Page15 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes April 15. 1996 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. Page 16 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes April 15, 1996 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 Page17 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes April 15. 1996 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. Page 18 - City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes April 15, 1996 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 Page 19