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Home My WebLink About08-19-1996 Council Minutes/'~-~'~..'~ CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES August 19, 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, Fred Poe, Gene Cerino, and Stacey Brothers. Councilmember Trish Borden was excused from the meeting. Staff members present included: Police Captain Bill Pitzl, Fire Chief Bob Johnson, Personnel Director Brenda Kennedy, Acting Parks and Recreation Director Dick Deal, Library Director Andy Waters, Finance Director Diane L. Supler, Public Works Director Frank Currie, Planning and Community Development Director Paul Kmuss, 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 August 5, 1996 Municipal Services Committee minutes transmitted under Item III.A of these minutes, the addition of an Inter-governmental Agreement between Page City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes August 19, 1996 the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe and the City of Auburn transmitted under Item VI.A of these minutes, and Resolution No. 2773 transmitted under Item VII.B.4 of these minutes. II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings There were no public hearings scheduled this evening. B. Audience Participation 1. Nina Auerbach, Executive Director of Child Care Resources, 841 North Central, Kent, WA Ms. Auerbach explained she incorrectly anticipated the City Council would be discussing human service agency funding allocations this evening. She thanked the City Council for their past support of Child Care Resources. Child Care Resources is a human service agency which assists parents in locating child care and works to improve the quality of child care in King County. Child Care Resoumes is the only local agency that has a comprehensive data base of all licensed child care providers in King County. Ms. Auerbach also indicated that welfare reform will create a higher demand for child care in King County, and Child Care Resources is working to increase the number of child care facilities in King County. She explained that Child Care Resources relies upon a funding partnership with suburban cities, and she requested the City's support. She then introduced Ms. Livingston and Ms. Morrison to speak on behalf of Child Care Resources. 2. Carol Livingston, 832 - 21 st Street SE, Auburn, WA Ms. Livingston spoke in support of Child Care Resources. Ms. Livingston is a child care provider in Auburn and a child care provider mentor for state licensors. In her mentor capacity, she frequently refers child care providers to Child Care Resources which can provide a variety of resources from referrals to training materials. Child Care Resources also provides workshops for child care providers which enhance the quality of child care in the area. Page 2 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes August 19, 1996 3. Ranita Morrison, 551 Temple Place, Seattle, WA Ms. Morrison explained that she is a mother of two, ages 19 and 4. Over the past 20 years she has worked outside the home, and child care has been a considerable issue in pursuing her career. She explained that Child Care Resources has been a valuable resource to her in locating child care. The Child Care Resources data base can locate child care providers within any given area and also provides information about the child care provider. Ms. Morrison is also a Board member of Child Care Resources. As a Board member she strives to ensure that parents can find safe and affordable child care in King County. Ms. Morrison urged the City Council's support. 4. Mai'y Farden, 2005 "M" Street SE, Auburn, WA Ms. Farden expressed her appreciation to all those who contributed to the success of this year's Auburn Good O1' Days. Ms. Farden also expressed concern with the safety hazard created by panhandlers at the Highway 18 interchange at Auburn Way South, She cited the amount of traffic and congestion at this interchange as a safety risk to both the panhandlers and the drivers. C. Correspondence 1. Letter dated August 12, 1996 to Mayor Booth and the Auburn City Council from Councilmember Trish Borden with regard to the August 19, 1996 City Council meeting. Ill. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Municipal Services Chair Brothers reported the Municipal Services Committee did not meet this afternoon. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for Tuesday, September 3, 1996. B. Planning & Community Development Vice Chair Wagner reported the Planning and Community Development Committee met August 12, 1996. The Committee held a public hearing and appreved a water/sewer agreement with a developer in the Lea Hill area. The Committee also received a Page 3 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes August 19, 1996 presentation from the Human Services Roundtable, discussed the HOME Consortium, received a presentation on golf course fees which resulted in a recommendation to study the fees and general marketing of the golf course. The Committee discussed the library and urged the Mayor to proceed with obtaining financial information regarding the potential annexation to the King County Library District. The next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for August 26, 1996 at 7:30 p.m. C. Public Works Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met August 12, 1996. The Committee discussed and considered the following items: state funding to study the traffic impacts of the reopening of Stampede Pass, parking issues in the city, authorization for improvements in transportation planning models, acquisition of property at the Highway 18 and C Street SW interchange, an interlocal greement with the City of Algona for provision of water, several c;r~tract administration items, the Transportation Plan, and the Muckleshoot Interlocal Agreement. The Committee also received a Maintenance and Operation work presentation. The Committee postponed until the next meeting a discussion regarding the Regional Transit Authority ballot issue and consideration of the interlocal agreement with the Corington Water District. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for August 26, 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 the City Council call for a public hearing on the 1997 Budget on September 3, 1996. The Committee also received a presentation on the 1996 mid year budget adjustment and discussed and recommends approval of claims and payroll vouchers. Chair Barber advised that the Committee decided to change its regular meeting time from 7:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. However, the next regular meeting of the Finance Committee will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 3, 1996, in order to allow sufficient time to discuss items on the agenda, Page 4 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes August 19. 1996 IV. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes 1. Minutes of the August 5, 1996 regular City Council meeting. B. Vouchers F4.9.2, F4.9.5 1, Claims Claim check numbers 114197 through 114560 in a total amount of $1,393,259.79 for Period 8 and dated August 19, 1996. 2. Payroll /Payroll che.ck numbers~.232019 through 232364 in the amount t'~50, 1555.59' an~d a direct deposit transmission in the a~o~nt-----ef-~--$21~75.78 for a grand total of $1,067,831.37 for the pay period covering July 26, 1996 to ~L'~ August 9, 1996 are approved for payment this 19th day of August, 1996. C. Call for Public Hearing 1. 1997 Budget F3.11 City Council to call for a public hearing on September 3, 1996 to receive citizen comments, proposals, and suggestions for the City Council and Mayor to consider during the preparation of the 1997 Preliminary Budget. D. Contract Administration 1. Public Works Project No. 573B O4.9.1 PR 573B Approve Change Order # 6 for a total amount of $99,730.59 for Contract No. 95-25 with R.W. Scott Construction for PR 573B, Emerald Downs Roadway Improvements. Page 5 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes August 19, 1996 2.Public Works Project No. 566 O4.11.1 PR566 Approve the Final Pay Estimate for Contract No. 96-02 to J. J. Sprague for PR 566, the Auburn and King County Water District #111 Water System Intertie. 3. Public Works Project No. 591 O4.11.1 PR 591 Award PR 591, Well #7 at City Park to Charon Drilling, Inc. on the low bid of $135,940. E. Liquor Licenses A5.6.1 1. City Council to approve, subject to compliance with all applicable City Code requirements and a valid occupancy permit, of a Class B, C, E, and F liquor license for Jack's Tavern located at 2425 Auburn Way North in Auburn. 2. City Council to approve, subject to compliance with all applicable City Code requirements and a valid occupancy permit, of a Class H liquor license for Sports Page Tavern located at 2802 Auburn Way North in Auburn. 3. City Council to approve, subject to compliance with all applicable City Code requirements and a valid occupancy permit, of a Class H liquor license for the Mecca Tavern located at 1 East Main Street in Auburn in Auburn. 4. City Council to approve, subject to compliance with all applicable City Code requirements and a valid occupancy permit, of a W5 bonded wine warehouse liquor license for A&M Warehouses located at 5002 "D" Street NW in Auburn. Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by Councilmember Cerino to approve Consent Agenda Items IV.A through IV.E. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There were no items for review under this section. Page 6 City 0f Auburn Council Meeting Minutes August 19, 1996 VI. NEW BUSINESS A. Inter-governmental Agreement between the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe and the City of Auburn. A5.2.2 City Council consideration of an Inter-governmental Agreement between the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe and the City of Auburn which creates a structured process which shall be used by both parties for future issues. Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember Singer to approve the Inter-governmental Agreement between the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe and the City of Auburn, and instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary Resolution. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. VIi. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Ordinances 1. Ordinance No. 4859 F5.2.15, O4.5.1 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, repealing Ordinance No. 4849 that approved the expenditure and appropriation of Category "Z" Funds in the amount of $75,000 for a traffic impact study caused by the reopening of the Stampede Pass route by the Burlington Northern-Santa Fe Railway. Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember Poe to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4859. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Page 7 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes August 19, 1996 2. Ordinance No. 4884 A1.10 An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington providing a $3500 working fund advance to the Auburn Downtown Association for administering programs for the Business Improvement Area. Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember Singer to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4884. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 8-0. 3. Ordinance No. 4892 03.11, A1.3 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the City to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for the 1997-1999 HOME Investment Partnerships Program between the City and King County. Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember Singer to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4892. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 4. Ordinance No. 4900 O3.10.3 MIN0001-95 An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving a surface mining permit to allow the excavation of 4,500 cubic yards of material to accommodate the construction of a light industrial project consisting of two buildings on property located on the southwest corner of 20th and "R" Street Northwest, within the City of Auburn, Washington. Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember Singer to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4900. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Page 8 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes August 19, 1996 B. Resolutions 1. ResOlution No. 2759 O4.10 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Agreement for Professional Services between Tmodel Corporation and tile City of Auburn, to revise an existing transportation model for the City of Auburn. Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember Poe to adopt Resolution No. 2759. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 2.Resolution No. 2769 A3.13.4, O4.9.1 PR 529 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor of the City of Auburn to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement with the owners of real property designated as Tax Parcel No. 395440-0090, Washington State Department of Transportation Parcel No. 1-15839 relating to the State Route 18 / C Street SW Interchange Ramp Improvement Project (PR 529). Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember Poe to adopt Resolution No. 2769. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 3. Resolution No. 2770 O4.11 A Resolution of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Auburn, to execute Interlocal Agreement No. 3 for the Algona Intertie Project between the City of AIgona and the City of Auburn. Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember Poe to adopt Resolution No. 2770. . MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Page 9 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes August 19, 1996 4. Resolution No. 2773 O4.9.1 A Resolution of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor of the City of Auburn, to enter into an Interlocal Agreement for the purpose of providing construction contract administration for the construction of repairs on West Valley Highway within the City of Pacific. Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember Poe to adopt Resolution No. 2773. In response to a question from Councilmember Poe, Public Works Director Currie explained that during a recent flooding event, a portion of the West Valley Highway within the city of Pacific was damaged. The City of Pacific has been awarded state funding for the project, but cannot administer the project as a Certifying Agency because it does not currently have a City Engineer. The Resolution authorizes an Interlocal Agreement whereby the City of Auburn will serve as the Certifying Agency for the project and will oversee the administration of the project, There will be no cost to the City of Auburn. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT A. Executive Session Mayor Booth recessed the regular meeting to executive session at 8:05 p.m. for approximately 45 minutes in order to discuss labor negotiations and potential litigation. Mayor Booth indicated no action is anticipated as a result of the executive session. Mayor Booth reconvened the regular meeting at 8:44 p.m. Page 10 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes August 19. 1996 IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council this evening, the meeting adjourned at 8:44 p.m. Approved on the ~ day of ~.,~k~~.~ ,1996. Charles A. Booth, Mayor Robin Wohlhueter, City Clerk 96M8-19.DOC Page11