HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-17-1997 Council Minutes CITY OF AUBURN
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
March 17, 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 City Council were in
attendance: Rich Wagner, Sue Singer, Jeanne Barber, Trish
Borden, Fred Poe, and Stacey Brothers. Councilmember Gene
Cerino was excused from this evening's meeting. Staff members
present included: Fire Chief Bob Johnson, Police Chief Dave
Purdy, Personnel Director Brenda Kennedy, Parks and Recreation
Director Dick Deal, Public Works Director Frank Currie, City
Engineer Dennis Dowdy, Assistant Planning Director Lynn Rued,
Intergovernmental Affairs Manager Lisa Clausen, City Attorney
Michael J. Reynolds, and City Clerk Robin Wohlhueter.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a) Proclamation
A1.8
Mayor Booth to present a proclamation to Marilyn
Dollinger, Volunteer Chairman of the Auburn Leaders
Association of Camp Fire Boys and Girls, declaring
the children of Auburn as absolutely incredible kids.
Mayor Booth read and presented a proclamation
declaring March 20, 1997 as "absolutely incredible
kids day" to Marilyn Dollinger, Volunteer Chair of the
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Auburn Leaders Association of Camp Fire Boys and
Girls.
2. Appointments
There were no appointments for City Council review.
D. Agenda Modifications
An agenda modification included correspondence dated March 12,
1997 addressed to Thomas J. Alvis and Brian C. Alvis regarding
PR 548 from City Engineer Dennis Dowdy transmitted under Item
II.C.3 of these minutes.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
The following heating is closed record heating where comments
are limited to the existing record and no new evidence or
information is allowed to be submitted.
1. Application No. RFZ0006-96
03.8 Application No. REZ0006-96
The request of the Quadrant Corporation to rezone from RS,
Single Family, to C-3, Heavy Commercial, on 8.6 acres of
properly located on the west side of West Valley Highway
approximately 1,0000 feet south of the intersection of the
West Valley Highway and 15th Street SW.
Assistant Planning Director Lynn Rued presented the staff
report on Application No. REZ0006-96. Utilizing an
overhead projector, Mr. Rued illustrated a map identifying
the site of the proposed rezone located on the west side of
West Valley Highway and south of 15th Street SW. The
proposed rezone site is located within a previous mining
operation. The City approved a mine permit for the site in
1987, and the area was mined for a period of five years.
The mining and reclamation is complete, and no future
mining is planned. The proposed rezone is located on the
eastern portion of the previous mining operation and at the
bottom of steep slopes. Portions of the Quadrant property
are located within the city limits of both cities of Auburn and
Algona.
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Mr. Rued identified properties owned by Mr. T. E. Mathews
located atop the west hill and within the Jovita Heights
subdivision. Jovita Heights was subdivided in 1911. When
the City approved the mining permit for the Quadrant
Company in 1987, the Council decided to not include a
requirement for the construction of a road through the
mining site. Properties on the west hill have access from the
west.
Mr. Rued explained that Quadranrs original rezone
application was for a rezone of 10 acres and included the
steeper portions of the property. At the request of the City,
the site of the rezone application was scaled back to 8.6
acres as presented this evening.
Mayor Booth opened the closed record hearing.
Councilmember Borden questioned future mining operations
planned for the area. Assistant Planning Director Rued
explained that no future mining is planned. The site has
been reclaimed, and the slopes are finished and stable. A
mining stockpile is located at the bottom of the hill which will
be removed.
In response to a question from Councilmember Poe,
Assistant Planning Director Rued explained the proposed
rezone site is designated as C-3 on the Comprehensive
Plan map. The designation was changed a few years ago
from residential to C-3.
Councilmember Brothers questioned the effect of the
proposed rezone on the supposition that development of
heavy retail would be limited to the mall area. Assistant
Planning Director Rued pointed out that the proposed
rezone site is far removed from the mall. The site is west of
Highway 167 and the West Valley Highway and would not
be considered "mall sprawl."
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Michael Bocatch, 111 "H" Street SE, Auburn, WA
Mr. Bocatch recalled that during the SuperMall rezone
hearings, the Audobon Society conceded that the West
Valley Highway would be developed. However, they wanted
to ensure the City Council was environmentally aware of the
Blue Heron sanctuary and keep the development at a
minimum to safeguard the Blue Heron sanctuary.
Thomas Mathews, 37202 - 56th Avenue South, Auburn, WA
Mr. Mathews read his letter dated March 13, 1997
addressed to Mayor Booth, Auburn City Council Members,
Auburn City Planning Commission, and Hearing Examiner
Diane Vanderbeek in which he requests the City Council
require, as pad of the fezone, that Quadrant Corporation
construct Iowa Drive and 56th Avenue in order to provide
access to the west hill properties from West Valley Highway.
Councilmember Singer asked how fire and police
emergency services are provided to the area. Assistant
Planning Director Rued explained there are no homes on
the hill at this time. Emergency services would access from
the west side.
Thomas Mathews, 37202 - 56th Avenue South, Auburn, WA
Mr. Mathews recalled some of the history of his property
acquisitions and the Quadrant property. Mr. Mathews
advised that at the time the Quadrant mining permit was
under consideration, he had suggested the construction of a
road to Iowa Drive, but the City Council elected to not
require the construction of the road. Mr. Mathews requested
the Council now require construction of the road.
Councilmember Brothers requested an estimate of the police
and fire emergency response time to the area after it
becomes developed. Assistant Planning Director Rued
clarified the issue before the City Council this evening is
consideration of a rezone application for properly which will
have access on West Valley Highway. The issue of access
to Mr. Mathew's property is not relevant to the rezone
request.
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Councilmember Poe pointed out that there may be a need
for access to the west hill from West Valley Highway, but the
route through the Quadrant mining area is not feasible
because of the steep grades.
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by
Councilmember to Wagner to close the public hearing.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
Councilmember Borden disclosed that she had a telephone
conversation with Mr. Mathews a few weeks ago. The
conversation consisted of a discussion of the hearing
process. They did not discuss the content of Mr. Mathews'
testimony, and their discussion will not affect her vote on the
proposed rezone application.
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by
Councilmember Wagner to approve the rezone based on the
Hearing Examiner's Findings of Fact, Conclusions and
Conditions, and instruct the City Attorney to prepare the
necessary ordinance.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
B. Audience Participation
1. Michael Bocatch, 111 "H" Street SE, Auburn, WA
Mr. Bocatch spoke regarding Resolution No. 2828 which will
approve a Concessionaire Agreement between the City and
the Auburn Optimist Club for concession operation at Game
Farm Park. Mr. Bocatch indicated he supports adoption of
the resolution. Mr. Bocatch suggested that the City also
pursue a Concessionaire Agreement for Brannan Park.
Mr. Bocatch also spoke regarding Resolution No. 2832. He
recalled a recent television news broadcast on the "fleecing
of America". The broadcast pointed out that the standard
life expectancy of roads is approximately 30 years
maximum; however, a new concrete product exists which
can extend the life expectancy of a road to over 1 DO years.
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Mr. Bocatch requested the City investigate the product and
consider using it for construction of "B" Street NW.
Mr. Bocatch referenced a recent South County Journal
article in which claims for damages due to potholes were
mentioned. Mr. Bocatch referred to a recent edition of the
Puget Sound Motorist which indicates that most motorists
avoid potholes if they can. However, swerving around
potholes is a well-documented cause of collisions.
Mayor Booth noted that potholes are filled; however,
because of weather conditions, the fill material erupts from
the pothole.
Public Works Director Currie agreed to investigate the
suggestions made by Mr. Bocatch.
Parks and Recreation Director Deal advised there some
groups which have expressed an interest in the Brannan
Park concession stands. Mr. Bocatch also suggested that
the City offer the concession stands to the restaurants who
sponsor various teams.
2. William Chadek, PO Box 4007, Bellevue, WA, 98009
Mr. Chadek advised that he is the author of a letter to the
City regarding the proposed "B" Street Local Improvement
District (LID). He expressed concern regarding Resolution
No. 2832, proposed LID No. 347, and improvements to "B"
Street NW. His concerns with the proposed LID were
described in a letter he previously submitted to the City. He
acknowledged receipt of a letter from City Engineer Dennis
Dowdy in response to his concerns. Mr. Chadek advised
that he objects to the apportionment of the assessments to
the property owners. He believes it is unfair to assess 10 to
12 property owners for approximately $800,000 of the "B"
Street improvements costs. Mr. Chadek advised that he will
be attending the public hearing on the proposed LID to
discuss the matter in more detail.
Mr. Chadek requested that he receive a copy of the City's
appraisal report for his property which was referred to in City
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Engineer Dowdy's letter. Mayor Booth indicated a copy
would be made available to him.
Mr. Chadek also expressed concern with the definition of a
half-street versus a full-street improvement. He views the
project as a full-street improvement, although he will be
required to pay for half-street improvements. Mr. Chadek
questioned whether the proposed improvements will
alleviate the flooding problems in the area, especially the
area between 30th and 37th Streets NW where major
flooding has occurred in the past.
In response to a question from Councilmember Brothers,
Public Works Director Currie advised there are 16 parcels of
property affected by the proposed LID. Some of the parcels
are under the same ownership.
Mr. Chadek added that according to the information he has
received, the property owners will be asked to pay for
approximately $850,000 of the LID improvements, and the
City's share will be $90,000.
3. Floyd Darrell, 5350 South Kenyon, Seattle, WA
Mr. Darrell advised he owns property along "B" Street NW,
and has several concerns regarding the proposed LID. He
expressed concern with the amount of storm water in the
area and the threat of damage to a new street caused by
standing storm water. Mr. Darrell expressed objection that
Burlington Northern Railroad is not among the property
owners proposed for assessment. Mr. Darrell agreed that
the improvements will increase the value of the properties,
but property taxes will increase as a result. He expressed
concern that the City plans to make short-term drainage
improvements for the area and also disputed the number of
property owners who have already agreed to not protest
formation of the LID.
4. John Raeder, 4102 "B" Place NW, Auburn, WA
Mr. Raeder indicated he is an owner of property located
north of the proposed LID 347 improvement project. Mr.
Raeder described "B" Street NW as the worst street in the
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city. Although he sympathized with the adjacent property
owners' concerns, he urged the City to address
improvements to the street immediately.
Councilmember Poe requested that Public Works Director
Currie present a thorough review of the storm sewers in the
north end of the city at the hearing on the proposed LID.
C. Correspondence
1. Letter dated March 3, 1997 to the Honorable Chuck Booth,
Mayor of the City of Auburn, from Eugene Cerino,
Councilmember regarding meeting availability.
2. Letter dated March 7, 1997 to William J. Chadek and
Richard A Strand regarding PR 548, LID 347 from Dennis
Dowdy, P.E.
3. Letter dated March 12, 1997 to Thomas J. Alvis and Brian C.
Alvis regarding PR 548 from City Engineer Dennis Dowdy.
III. 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 Monday, April 7, 1997 at 4:30
p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Borden reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee did not meet on March 10, 1997. The next regular
meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee
is scheduled for Monday, March 24, 1997 at 7:30 p.m.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met March 10,
1997. The Committee discussed the proposed "B" Street LID
formation. He recommended that the City Council go forward with
the public hearing on the LID to allow property owners an
opportunity to comment on the proposed LID. The Committee also
received an update on LID financing in general. Finance Director
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Supler advised the Committee on methods for keeping LID funds
fiscally sound. The Committee discussed the acquisition of a small
piece of property on 21st Street to alleviate flooding. The
Committee also discussed emergency repairs to the Riverside lift
station. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is
scheduled for March 24, 1997 at 5:30 p.m.
D. Finance
Chair Barber reported the Finance Committee met this evening at
7:00 p.m. The Committee reviewed claims and payroll vouchers.
The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled
for Monday, April 7, 1997 at 7:00 p.m.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes
1. Minutes of the March 3, 1997 regular City Council meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2, F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 120874 through 121273 including
voided claims check numbers 120874 through 120891 in the
amount of $1,628,478.88 for Period 16 and dated March 17,
1997.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 237482 to 237751 in the amount of
$996,995.20 and Direct Payroll Deposit transmissions in the
amount of $246,597.28 for a grand total of $1,243,592.48 for
the pay period covering February 27, 1997 to March 12,
1997 are approved for payment this 17th day of March,
1997.
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C. Contract Administration
1. Public Works Contract No. 573B
O4.9.1
Approve Change Order No. 10 to Contract No. 95-25 with
R.W. Scott Construction for $13,804.60 for PR 573B,
Emerald Downs Roadway Improvements.
D. Liquor License
A5.6.1
1. Recommend the City Council approve, subject to
compliance with all applicable City Code requirements and a
valid occupancy permit, of a Class H liquor license Las
Margaritas Family Restaurant located at 1525 'A' Street NE,
Suite 100.
Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by Councilmember Brothers to
approve the Consent Agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There were no items for City Council review under this section.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
There were no items for City Council review under this section.
VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
There were no ordinances for review under this section.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 2828
O5.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk of the City
of Auburn, to execute a Concessionaire Agreement between
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the City and the Auburn Optimist Club for the concession
operation at the Game Farm Park Ballfields for 1997.
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by
Councilmember Wagner to adopt Resolution No. 2828.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
2. Resolution No. 2831
O4.11
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
a Standard Service Agreement Establishing Water Utility
Service Area Boundaries.
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by
Councilmember Poe to adopt Resolution No. 2831.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
3. Resolution No. 2832
F2.4.9, LID 347
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, declaring its intention to order construction of
street improvement including the construction of the east
half-street, curb and gutter, sidewalk, driveways, water,
sewer stubs for future extension, storm drainage, lighting
and undergrounding existing power to "B' Street N.W. and
other improvement related thereto and to create a Local
Improvement District to be known as local Improvement
District No. 347 to assess a part of the cost and expense of
carrying out those improvements against the properties
specially benefited thereby, and notifying all persons who
desire to object to the improvements to appear and present
their objections at a hearing before the City Council to be
held on April 21, 1997.
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by
Councilmember Poe to adopt Resolution No. 2832.
Councilmember Wagner noted that Mr. Chadek's comments
were important in that the property owners are not
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necessarily protesting the formation of the LID, but rather
object to the method of assessment. Councilmember
Wagner urged the City Council to move forward to discuss
how the assessments will take place in order to improve "B"
Street NW.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
4. Resolution No. 2833
A3.4
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington expressing its support for a conceptual revenue
package increasing the motor vehicle fuel tax provided such
increased motor vehicle tax revenues are expended
exclusively for local street maintenance/preservation
projects, the State Transportation Improvement Account of
the Transportation Improvement Board and separated grade
crossings.
Please see Item VIII.C of these minutes for action on
Resolution No. 2833.
VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT
A. Update on Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Railroad
City Attorney Reynolds updated the City Council on the status of
litigation between the City and the Burlington Northern/Santa Fe
Railroad before the Central Puget Sound Growth Management
Hearings Board. The City prevailed on a Hearings Board decision
which the Railroad subsequently petitioned for reconsideration.
Their request for reconsideration was denied by the Hearings
Board. The Railroad has now appealed the Growth Management
Hearings Board decision to King County Superior Court.
B. Legislative Update
Intergovernmental Affairs Manager Lisa Clausen distributed a
memo addressed to the Mayor and City Councilmembers dated
March 17, 1997 containing a brief synopsis of some of the key
issues pertinent to the City Council's legislative agenda. She
highlighted some of the issues.
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All transportation funding issues of interest to the City and included
in the City's legislative agenda are related to the budget and
revenue packages that are being considered by the Senate
Transportation Committee. Mayor Booth testified before the
Senate Transportation Committee on key transportation funding
matters of concern to the City. There is a bill scheduled to come
out of the House and on to the Senate Transportation Committee
on the recommendations of the Freight Mobility Advisory
Committee.
Under municipal finance, there are several special interest tax
exemption bills which have died in committee. Among the bills that
failed to make it out of committee was the warehouse sales tax
exemption legislation. The measure to exempt intangible personal
property from property taxation has passed the Senate, and the
Association of Washington Cities will be requesting the City's
assistance on this issue soon. A bill affecting the City's gambling
tax revenue has passed the House. A bill which would
compensate some cities for some of their losses caused by the
1995 manufacturing sales tax exemptions did not get out of
committee. However, work is underway to try to keep the measure
alive in some form.
Telecommunications and energy deregulation legislation are
evolving. The issue is very complex, and the Senate and House
are still considering the legislation.
Several pieces of legislation related to the Growth Management Act
have been or are expected to be passed by the House. The
Governor is anticipated to not sign many, if any, of the measures.
Two measurers related to annexation are of significant interest to
the City. House Bill 1948 would prohibit annexation by a city of
property outside its existing county boundaries. This would affect
the City of Auburn in Pierce County. Representatives Thomas and
Robertson have been contacted about this bill, and they indicated
they are not in support of the bill. House Bill 1983 would restrict
the use of petition-method annexation to areas with only five
percent or less of a city's population. The City has expressed
opposition to this bill as well.
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Concerning adult entertainment legislation, the House has passed
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1575, the model ordinance bill.
There are several bills related to water resources. One of particular
interest to Auburn is House Bill 2054 related to watershed planning.
It is unclear whether this bill will pass out of the House or Senate.
A bill to protect cities from liability related to skateboarding and in-
line skating on city-owned property has passed the Senate and will
go on to the House. No opposition to the bill has been expressed.
Councilmember Wagner questioned whether House Bill 2180
contains a funding mechanism. Ms. Clausen reported no specific
funding mechanism is contained in the bill which she believes is still
under negotiation. The legislation contains a list of 28 projects
scheduled to be accomplished in the first biennium. There is a
second list which includes projects that are not ready for
construction.
C. Transportation Revenue Issues
Mayor Booth presented the City Council with a memorandum
regarding transportation funding. The Public Works Committee
requested that information be developed to provide a factual basis
upon which the Council could discuss funding mechanisms for
transportation improvements. City Engineer Dennis Dowdy
reviewed the existing funding mechanisms. Currently, the City
receives $1.5 million annually in taxes to support transportation.
The taxes include motor vehicle excise tax and state motor vehicle
fuel tax.
The state motor vehicle fuel tax of $0.23 per gallon is collected
state-wide and distributed to local governments on a per capita
basis. The cities' share of the state motor vehicle fuel tax is only
$0.024 of the $0.23 collected by the state. City Engineer Dowdy
displayed a graph of the state motor vehicle fuel tax adjusted for
inflation. The graph revealed that if the tax rate had been tied to an
inflation factor, the state gas tax would be $0.74 per gallon. As a
result of the passage of Initiative 601, the gas tax is tied to a fiscal
growth factor. If the same inflationary adjustments were made to
the City's annual apportionment of motor vehicle fuel taxes, the
City would be receiving approximately $4.8 million as opposed to
the $1.5 million the City now receives.
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The collection and disbursement methods for the motor vehicle
excise tax are different from the fuel tax collection and
disbursement methods. Approximately one-half of the motor
vehicle excise tax collected is used for transportation purposes
across the state. The cities receive approximately 12% for multiple
purposes.
City Engineer Dowdy reported the City is in groat need of
transportation capital and transportation proservation support. He
estimated the City needs approximately $1.2 to $1.5 million per
year for arterial repairs alone. The City has been spending
approximately $150,000 to $200,000 per year over the last several
years to repair the City's roads. The City has been deferring
considerable stroet construction and repairs over the years as
many cities in the area have done. City Engineer Dowdy estimated
the City has deferrod approximately $500,000 per year in street
construction and repairs over the past six to eight years. The
amount of construction deferred relates to the cost of maintaining
arterial streets at the status quo. City Engineer Dowdy also added
that his projections for annual construction and ropair costs rolate
to arterial streets only and not the 150 miles of total streets.
Councilmember Brothers questioned whether the City's slurry seal
program is classified as repair or cosmetic. City Engineer Dowdy
explained the slurry seal seals the pavement and protects it from
winter frost action.
Councilmember Wagner advised that the information provided
regarding transportation revenue issues highlights the needs of the
City and the lack of funding at the state level. Financing from the
State's Transportation Improvement Account is not available. He
noted that the Association of Washington Cities has been updating
the cities on pending legislation that would provide transportation
funding. Councilmember Wagner proposed that the City Council
go on rocord as supporting a gas tax adjustment as rocommended
by the Association of Washington Cities.
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember Poe
to adopt a rosolution that the Auburn City Council supports a gas
tax incroase as supported by the Association of Washington Cities.
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Councilmember Brothers questioned the portion of the gas tax
increase that would be distributed to the cities. Councilmember
Wagner explained that of the seven cent fuel tax increase, the
cities would receive .5 cents. Cities would also have an option to
enact an additional one cent per gallon gas tax of their own. The
seven cent fuel tax increase would general approximately $200,000
for the City of Auburn. The local option tax could generate
approximately $200,000 to $500,000. Councilmember Wagner
proposed that the revenues generated by the local option gas tax
could be used for street preservation. The State's portion of the
seven cent gas tax increase would go to programs which would
provide funding for the City's grade separation projects and other
major projects that the State is expected to fund. Mayor Booth
advised that he received a letter from Senator Prince indicating if
there is a passage of the transportation package, the State will look
at the crossing problems in Auburn.
Intergovernmental Affairs Manager Clausen explained that five
cents of the seven cent tax increase would go to the State
Department of Transportation. It is not specified yet that any
portion of the proceeds from the tax increase will be for freight
mobility or impact related needs. The proceeds will not go to the
General Fund.
Councilmember Poe noted that the state's Transportation
Improvement Board (TIB) would receive .35 cents of the seven
cent gas tax increase. He questioned the effect of the proposed
seven cent tax increase on the TIB's current funding level. City
Engineer Dowdy explained there are two TIB funds from which the
City has received funding, the Transportation Improvement
Account and the Urban Arterial Trust Account.
Councilmember Borden expressed her support for the gas tax
increase proposal. She advised that the Public Works Committee
has studied the pavement preservation program for the City, and
there appears to be no other alternative than to increase gas taxes.
Mayor Booth distributed a copy of the proposed resolution for
Council review.
Councilmember Wagner explained that the resolution targets
preservation maintenance and separated grade crossings. The
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resolution is somewhat similar to the resolutions adopted by the
cities of Kent and Renton.
Councilmember Borden suggested that the word "exclusively" be
deleted from the resolution title and that the title read in part, "that
some of the increased motor vehicle tax revenues are expended
for local street maintenance".
Councilmember Wagner agreed with Councilmember Borden's
suggestion. He suggested to include broader language to convey
the Council's acknowledgment that a state-wide problem exists for
funding of transportation issues and to lend the City's support. He
added that the Association of Washington Cities' position on the
gas tax increase may be stronger for the cities than the language
contained in the resolution.
In response to Councilmember Brothers, Intergovernmental Affairs
Manager Clausen advised that the legislation is not yet in bill form
and is being fine tuned in the Senate Transportation Committee,
Councilmember Poe suggested that the language contained in the
title and Section 1 of the resolution be amended as follows:
replace the word "such" with "a portion of' and delete the word
"exclusively". The title and Section 1 would then read in part as
follows: "the motor vehicle fuel tax provided a portion of increased
motor vehicle tax revenues are expended for local street
maintenance/preservation projects, the State Transportation
Improvement Account of the Transportation Improvement Board
and separated grade crossings.
Councilmember Brothers questioned the need for the word
"conceptual" within the title and Section 1, and suggested it be
deleted from the resolution.
Councilmember Barber suggested that the Council follow
Councilmember Wagner's suggestion to follow the Association of
Washington Cities recommendation.
Councilmember Wagner modified his motion to adopt Resolution
No. 2833 with the following amendments to the title and Section 1
of the Resolution: delete the word "conceptual", replace the word
"such" with the words "a portion of', and delete the word
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"exclusively". Councilmember Poe agreed to the modification on
the motion.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
D. Executive Session
Mayor Booth recessed the meeting to executive session at 8:55
p.m. for approximately 20 minutes in order to discuss labor
negotiations and legal issues.
Mayor Booth reconvened the regular meeting at 9:25 p.m.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Thero being no further business to come before the City Council this
evening, the meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
Approved on the ~ day of ~ ,1997.
Charles A. Booth, Mayor Robin Wohlhueter, City Clerk
97M3-17.DOC
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