HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-03-1997 Council Minutes CITY OF AUBURN
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
March 3, 1997 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
Mayor Booth and the following members of the Auburn City Council
were present: 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, Acting Parks and
Recreation Director Dick Deal, 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
a) Proclamations
A1.8
(1) Women's History Month
Mayor Booth read and presented a
proclamation declaring March 1997 as
Women's History Month in the city of Auburn to
Walter Hargrove, President of the Auburn Area
Chapter of AARP.
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2. Appointments
a) Parks and Recreation Director
A4.5.2
City Council consideration on the appointment of Dick
Deal to the position of Director of Parks and
Recreation.
Mayor Booth announced that an agenda modification
was submitted this evening to add consideration on
the appointment of Dick Deal to the position of
Director of Parks and Recreation. Mayor Booth
requested the City Council confirm the appointment of
Dick Deal as Director of Parks and Recreation. Mr.
Deal has served as Acting Parks and Recreation
Director since the retirement of Parks and Recreation
Director Len Chapman. The position was not opened
to other applicants.
Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by
Councilmember Singer to confirm the appointment of
Dick Deal as Director of Parks and Recreation.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
D. Agenda Modifications
An agenda modification included the addition of City Council
consideration on the appointment of Dick Deal to the position of
Director of Parks and Recreation transmitted under Item II.C.2.a of
these minutes.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
There was no public hearing scheduled for this evening.
B. Audience Participation
No one in the audience requested to speak during audience
participation.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for City Council review.
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III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Municipal Services
Chair Brothers reported the Municipal Services Committee met this
afternoon at 4:30 p.m. The Committee discussed Ordinance No.
4943 to implement a solid waste rate adjustment, Resolution No.
2830 regarding cable television consulting services, and the annual
television franchise report presented by cable consultant Lon Hurd.
The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is
scheduled for Monday, March 17, 1997 at 4:30 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Prior to giving her committee report, Councilmember Borden
complimented staff on the publication of this evening's agenda in a
two-sided format. Finance Director Supler advised the City was
able obtain a used piece of equipment which enables the printer to
print the agenda packet in a two-sided format. The equipment was
purchased used for $2,600. The same equipment costs
approximately $18,000 new.
Chair Borden reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met February 24, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. The Committee
discussed the Meals on Wheels Agreement, a Nutrition Project
Agreement, a $3,000 grant from the King County Arts Commission
for the Auburn Symphony, a consultant services agreement related
to the Mountain View Cemetery, and liquor licenses. The
Committee also received a calendar from the Mount Baker
Neighborhood Family Center. The next regular meeting of the
Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for
March 10, 1997 at 7:30 p.m.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met February
24, 1997. The Committee discussed a number of storm drainage
improvements including Public Works Project No. PR 567 which
appears on this evening's agenda under Contract Administration.
The Committee also reviewed the progress on the water
rights/aquifer study. The Committee discussed the final chapter of
the Transportation Plan, and publication of the Transportation Plan
is expected in the near future. The next regular meeting of the
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Public Works Committee is scheduled for March 10, 1997 at 5:30
p.m.
Councilmember Barber reported she has received numerous
inquiries regarding the detention ponds near the Riverwalk
subdivision. Citizens have expressed concern that the detention
ponds are not fenced to prevent children from entering the ponds.
Public Works Director Currie agreed to investigate the
requirements for fencing the detention ponds.
D. Finance
Chair Barber reported the Finance Committee met this evening at
7:00 p.m. The Committee discussed and recommends approval of
Ordinance No. 4953, Resolution No. 2829, and claims and payroll
vouchers. The Committee also received a legislative update from
Finance Director Supler and discussed the regional governance
and finance proposal. The next regular meeting of the Finance
Committee is scheduled for Monday, March 17, 1997 at 7:00 p.m.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes
1. Minutes of the February 18, 1997 regular City Council
meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2, F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 120351 through 120873, including
voided claims check numbers 120351 through 120356, in
the amount of $1,076,519.47 for Period 15 and dated March
3, 1997.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 237212 to 237481 in the amount of
$663,481.10 and Direct Payroll Deposit transmissions in the
amount of $248,650.32 for a grand total of $912,131.42 for
the pay period covering February 12, 1997 to February 26,
1997.
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C. Liquor Licenses
1. Triple Crown Bar and Grill
City Council to approve a liquor license for a Class H liquor
license at 2041 Auburn Way North subject to compliance
with all applicable City Code requirements and a valid
occupancy permit.
2. Sekai Teriyaki
City Council to approve a liquor license for a Class D liquor
license at 2824 Auburn Way North subject to compliance
with all applicable City Code requirements and a valid
occupancy permit.
D. Contract Administration
1. Public Works Project No. PR 567
O4.8.1 PR 567 Contract 97-04
City Council to award Contract No. 97-04 for PR 567, South
Central Storm Improvements Phase 1 to Scotty's General
Construction, Inc., on their low bid of $75,532.53 including
sales tax.
Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by Councilmember Brothers to
approve the consent agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7°0.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There were no items for City Council review under this section.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Application No. REZ0006-96
03.8 REZ0006-96
City Council consideration on the request of the Quadrant
Corporation for a rezone from an existing RS, Single Family zone
to a C-3, Heavy Commercial zone on property consisting of 8.6
acres located on the west side of the West Valley Highway
approximately 1,000 feet south of the intersection of West Valley
Highway and 15th Street SW.
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Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by Councilmember
Wagner to schedule a closed record hearing on Application No.
REZ0006-96 for the next Council meeting to be held March 17,
1997.
In response to a question from Councilmember Singer,
Councilmember Borden explained that rezone applications are
considered by the Hearing Examiner and then forwarded to the City
Council for consideration. The Planning and Community
Development Committee does not review the applications.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
In response to a question from Councilmember Borden, Planning
and Community Development Director Krauss advised that Mr.
Mathews will be included among those persons notified of the
closed record hearing.
VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. O~inances
1. Ordinance No. 4943
F4.3, 04.7
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending
Section 8.08.230 of the Auburn City Code to implement a
new solid waste rate structure to incorporate the April 1,
1997 King County tipping fee increase.
Motion by Councilmember Brothers, second by
Councilmember Poe to introduce and adopt Ordinance No.
4943.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Ordinance No, 4946
F5.3
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving acceptance of King County
appropriation of grant funds in the amount of Three
Thousand and 00/100 Dollars, ($3,000.00), authorizing the
Mayor to accept the grant from the King County Arts
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Commission and authorizing the expenditure of the grant
funds.
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by
Councilmember Barber to adopt Ordinance No. 4946.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Ordinance No, 4949
O1.2, O3.4.2.1.2, A3.5.5.18
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, King
County, Washington, amending Chapter 18.52 entitled "Off-
Street Parking and Loading".
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second . by
Councilmember Wagner to adopt Ordinance No. 4949.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
4. Ordinance No. 4950
03.8 REZ0005-96
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, providing
for the rezoning of property located at 903 "E" Street SE,
within the city of Auburn, Washington, changing the zoning
classification thereof from R-2 (single family) to C-3 (heavy
commercial).
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by
Councilmember Wagner to adopt Ordinance No. 4950,
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
5. Ordinance No. 4951
03.5 PLT0001-94
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving the final plat of a 30-lot single-family
subdivision to be known as "Riverwalk", Division 2B located
south of Howard Road and west of the Forest Ridge
neighborhood, within the city of Auburn, Washington,
according to the plat on file with the Clerk of the City of
Auburn.
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Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by
Councilmember Poe to adopt Ordinance No. 4951.
Councilmember Wagner introduced into the record a letter
he received from Kevin Simmons of Centex Homes dated
February 25, 1997 regarding Councilmember Wagner's
position and vote on the Riverwalk subdivision.
Councilmember Wagner 'reiterated his opposition to the
development. He recalled the City Council approved the
plat with the condition the Riverwalk development would be
separated from the Forest Ridge neighborhood. The two
neighborhoods are now separated by two gated emergency
accesses. Councilmember Wagner expects that the
residents of the Riverwalk development will want to open the
accesses particularly because of the single steep access to
the subdivision. Councilmember Wagner explained he
continues to vote against final plat approvals in part to
remind everyone that the Council promised the gates
separating the two neighborhoods would remain closed.
Councilmember Cerino expressed his concern regarding the
steepness of the street and the need for traffic control signs.
Public Works Director Currie advised that the project has
proceeded to a stage where the signs will be installed.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Wagner voted
no.
6. Ordinance No, 4952
F5.4.3, O3.4.1.7
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending
Ordinances Numbered 4845 and 4913 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 1997-98 CDBG program year thus
adding a total of One hundred Three Thousand Nine
Hundred Eighty-four Dollars ($103,984) to the CDBG grant
funds appropriated for the 1997-98 program year in the
amount of Four Hundred Three Thousand Dollars
($403,000) for a total appropriation of Five Hundred Thirty-
six Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty-four Dollars ($506,984)
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for the 1997-98 CDBG program year and authorizing the
Mayor to implement the approved programs and projects ad
provided herein.
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by
Councilmember Wagner to introduce and adopt Ordinance
No. 4952.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0,
7. Ordinance No. 4953
F4.11
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Ordinance No. 4204 increasing the
Auburn Fire Department petty cash fund from One Hundred
Fifty Dollars to Two Hundred Fifty Dollars.
Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by
Councilmember Singer to introduce and adopt Ordinance
No. 4953.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 2820
04.4.2
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
a Meals on Wheels Satellite Site Memorandum of
Agreement for 1997 between the City of Auburn and Senior
Services of Seattle/King County (SSS/KC to provide home
delivered meal service in the Auburn area to the elderly.
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by
Councilmember Barber to adopt Resolution No. 2820.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
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2. Resolution No, 2821
04.4.2
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
a Memorandum of Agreement for 1997 between the City of
Auburn and Senior Services of Seattle/King County Nutrition
Projects (SSS/KC) to provide a federally funded hot meal
program for low-income elderly citizens in the Auburn area.
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by
Councilmember Wagner to adopt Resolution No. 2821.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Resolution No, 2825
O4.4.10
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
Contract Amendment No. 1, Agreement for Consultant
Services between the City of Auburn and R. W. Beck,
Incorporated, to provide additional pre-design work for the
design of additional burial property at Mountain View
Cemetery.
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by
Councilmember Barber to adopt Resolution No. 2825.
In response to a question from Councilmember Singer,
Parks and Recreation Director Deal advised the property
identified for pre-design is located west of the cemetery and
currently owned by the cemetery.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
4. Resolution No. 2826
O1.2, A3.4.2.1.2
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, adopting and approving the Auburn Parking
Study Final Report.
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Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by
Councilmember Wagner to adopt Resolution No. 2826.
Councilmember Poe noted that he and Councilmember
Borden served on the Parking Study committee. He
advised that several business owners along Main Street
expressed concern for their employees who may be required
to walk more than a block along inadequately lighted streets
for parking. He urged the City to administratively review the
concern. Public Works Director Currie agreed to examine
and measure the levels of light along the streets in question.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
5. Resolution No, 2827
O3.1 ANX0001-97
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, relating to its intention to annex certain
property, located south of South 316th Street and west of
"W" Street NW.
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by
Councilmember Wagner to adopt Resolution No. 2827.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
6. Resolution No. 2829
A2.5.4
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
an Agreement for Telephone Services between the City of
Auburn and U.S. West Communications for the purpose of
maintaining the City's telephone system.
Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by
Councilmember Brothers to adopt Resolution No. 2829.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
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7. Resolution No. 2830
O4.1.3.3
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
a Cable Television Consultant Services Agreement between
the City and 3-H Cable Communications Consultants.
Motion by Councilmember Brothers, second by
Councilmember Poe to adopt Resolution No. 2830.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT
A. Executive Session
No executive session was held this evening.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council this
evening, the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Charles A. Booth, Mayor Robin Wohlhueter, City Clerk
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