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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. Page1 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes March 3, 1997 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. Page 2 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes March 3, 1997 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 Page 3 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes March 3, 1997 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. Page 4 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes March 3. 1997 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. Page 5 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes March 3, 1997 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 Page 6 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes March 3, 1997 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. Page 7 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes March 3, 1997 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) Page 8 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes March 3, 1997 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. Page 9 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes March 3, 1997 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. Page 10 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes March 3, 1997 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. Page 11 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes March 3, 1997 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 97M3o03,DOC Page 12