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i ~" ~: June 16, 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, Parks and
Recreation Director Dick Deal, Finance Director Diane L. Supler,
Public' Works Director Frank Currie, Utilities Engineer Dwight
Holobaugh, Planning and Community Development Director Paul
Krauss, City Attorney Michael J. Reynolds, and City Clerk Robin
Wohlhueter.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. . Announcements
a) Friends of the Library Presentation
Mayor Booth introduced Deena Stapish of the Friends
of the Auburn Library. Ms. Stapish presented the
Friends of the Library scholarship to Carol Moss.
Miss Moss attended Auburn schools and is active in
her church and community. Miss Moss was
accompanied by her parents Larry and Anita Moss,
and brother Craig.
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2. Appointments
There were no appointments for consideration.
D. Agenda Modifications
There were no agenda modifications.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1. Application No. V-03-94
03.9 V-03-94
A petition for vacation of street has been filed by two-thirds
or more of the property owners abutting that portion of land
designated as public street right-of-way commonly known as
Oravetz Road and also known as Stuck River Road.
Public Works Director Frank Currie presented the staff report.
on the petition for vacation of street. The Latter Day Saints
(LDS) Church, the Auburn School District, and the City of
Auburn have petitioned for vacation of portions of Oravetz
Road. Using overhead slides, Mr. Currie indicated the
portions of Oravetz Road petitioned for vacation. The
purpose of the petition is to correctly reflect the constructed
Oravetz Road right-of-way and the design for developing the
Auburn Riverside High School complex which was agreed to
by the City. Public Works Director Currie noted that,
because of new information from Puget Sound Energy, the
easement reservation should be changed to reflect an
easement over, across, upon and underneath that portion of
property northeasterly of the east boundary of the northwest
quarter of Section 31, Township 21 North, Range 5 East,
W.M.
Mayor Booth opened the public hearing.
Jeff Mann, Apex Engineering, 2601 South 35th, Suite 200,
Tacoma, WA, 98373
Mr. Mann spoke on behalf of the LDS Church. Mr. Mann
expressed support for the petition, and requested the City
consider waiving their $250.00 petition fee.
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Bryan Meade, 820 Oravetz Road, Auburn, WA, 98092
Mr. Meade explained that he owns property adjacent to the
LDS property and Mill Pond Park. He questioned the effect
of the vacation on the county right-of-way which was pad of
the old homestead. According to Mr. Meade, the county
right-of-way crosses the school properly and Mill Pond Park
and abuts his property.
Public Works Director Currie explained that this vacation will
have no effect on the county road right-of-way platted in
1892.
Mr. Meade questioned how Puget Sound Energy will
continue to serve his property after the street vacation since
one of their utility poles is located on the right-of-way to be
vacated.
Mr. Jeff Mann of Apex Engineering advised that the LDS
Church will be responsible for relocating the power lines to
Oravetz Road right-of-way.
Mr. Meade advised that he is negotiating with the LDS
Church for an easement for ingress and egress to his
property.
Jeff Grose, Auburn School District, 950 4th Street, Auburn,
WA
Mr. Grose spoke on behalf of the Auburn School District and
in favor of proceeding with the vacation. He advised that
School District staff have been working with City of Auburn
staff to resolve the multiple rights-of-way in the area of the
Riverside High School for several years. He also advised
that the School District has dedicated right-of-way to the City
where a portion of Oravetz Road is now constructed.
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by
Councilmember Cerino to close the public hearing.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
See Item VII. A.4 for further action on this item.
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B. Audience Participation
No one from the audience requested to speak during audience
participation.
C. Correspondence
There were no items for review under this section.
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, July 7, 1997 at 4:30
p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Borden reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met June 9, 1997. The Committee discussed the
Business Improvement Area (BIA) budget and Resolution No.
2850. The Committee also discussed a draft wireless
telecommunications ordinance, and received a presentation on the
museum's fund raising efforts and facility remodeling. The
Committee discussed the Comprehensive Transportation Plan and
the downtown transit hub. The next regular meeting of the
Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for
June 23, 1997 at 7:30 p.m.
C. Public. Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met June 9,
1997. The Committee received comments from representatives of
the Supermall regarding storm water and other charges. The
Committee also received comments from contractor
representatives regarding disputed claims on Public Works Project
PR 586, the North Central Storm Drainage project. The Committee
discussed a $2 million grant from the P, TA to begin acquisition and
planning for the RTA station in downtown Auburn. The Committee
also discussed the Comprehensive Transportation Plan, the
Metricom Franchise Agreement, and the Six Year Transportation
Improvement Plan. The next regular meeting of the Public Works
Committee is scheduled for June 23, 1997 at 5:00 p.m. Chair
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Wagner indicated the meeting time of the Public Works Committee
meeting on June 23, 1997 may be changed to an earlier time.
D. Finance
Chair Barber reported the Finance Committee met this evening at
7:00 p.m. The Committee received an update on the Regional
Governance and Finance Committee and discussed the Municipal
Court Judge. The Committee reviewed and recommends approval
of claims and payroll vouchers. The next regular meeting of the
Finance Committee is scheduled for July 7, 1997 at 7:00 p.m.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes
1. Minutes of the May 20 and May 22, 1997 special City
Council meetings.
2. Minutes of the June 2, 1997 regular City Council meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4,9.2, F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 123352 through 123777 in the
amount of $2,670,335.44 for Period 19 and dated JUne 16,
1997.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 239179 to 239544 in the amount of
$662,089.29 and Direct Payroll Deposit transmissions in the
amount of $440,441.76 for a grand total of $1,102,531.05 for
the pay period covering May 30, 1997 to June 9, 1997 are
approved for payment this 16th day of June, 1997.
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C. Call for Public Hearing
1. 1997-98 BIA Budget
A1.10
City Council to call for a public hearing to be held on July 7,
1997 with regard to the Business Improvement Area (BIA)
Committee of Ratepayers proposed budget for fiscal year
1997-98.
2. Franchise Agreement
A3.14
City Council to call for a public hearing to be held on July 7,
1997 with regard to a Franchise Agreement with Metricore.
D. Contract Administration
1. Public Works Project No. PR 567
O4.8.1 PR 567
City Council to accept the construction of the South Central
Storm Improvement project, and approve final pay estimate
in the amount of $428.39 to Scotty's General Construction
for Contract No. 97-04, PR 567.
2.Public Works Project No. PR 591
O4.11.1 PR 591
City Council to accept construction project, and approve the
final pay estimate in the amount of $5,611.14 to Charon
Drilling for Contract No. 96-11, PR 591, for drilling Well No. 7
located at City Park.
3. Public Works Project No. PR 553. 577. 545. and 592
O4.10.2 PR 553, 577, 545, and 592
City Council to correct the bid award amount for Public
Works Contract No. 97-05, Public Works Project Numbers
PR 553, 577, 545, and 592, Combined Traffic Signal
Installation and Intersection Improvements, to $357,938.70.
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E. Surplus Property
F4.6.1
Request permission to surplus the vehicles listed below. These
vehicles have been heavily used, may have high mileage, and/or
are requiring more and more costly repairs.
UNIT DESCRIPTION SERIAL NUMBER LICENSE NO.
F037A 1991 BUICK SKYLARK 1G4NV54U3MM243636 12602D
F042A 1991 BUICK SKYLARK 1G4NV54U2MM242803 12612D
F043A 1991 CHEVROLETCORISCA 1G1LT53T4MY208616 12613D
F044A 1991 CHEVROLETCORSICA 1G1LT53T6MY236174 12616D
6213A 1990 PONTIAC SUNBIRD 1G2JB54K4L7549935 10772D
6402B 1989 DODGE 1 TON DUMP 186ME3684KS138914 05704D
6501C 1990 DODGE D150 1/2 T PICKUP 187GE16YOLS735217 08551D
6701B 1988 DODGE 15-PASS. VAN 2B5WB31W7JK155713 03971D
6711A 1989 CHEVROLET C20 PICKUP 1GCGK24K3KE193640 05336D
6715A 1989 FORD AEROSTAR MINIVAN 1FMCA11UXKZB40357 04730D
P023C 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA 2FALP71W1P, X140664 16911D
P024C 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA 2FALP71WgRX140668 16913D
P026C 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA 2FALP71W7RX140667 16912D
P029C 1995 FORD CROWN VICTORIA 2FALP71W6SX182415 20652D
P032B 1993 FORD CROWN VICTORIA 2FALP71W8SX182415 20651D
P038C 1995 FORD CROWN VICTORIA 2FALP71W1SX182418 20656D
P039B 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA 2FALP71WSRX140666 15598D
P042C 1994 FORD CROWN VICTORIA 2FALP71WSRX148833 16915D
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 review under this section.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Application No. PLT0001-94
03.5 PLT0001-94
Council consideration on a request for final plat approval of 8
additional lots in Division 3 of the Riverwalk subdivision located
south of Howard Road and west of the Forest Ridge neighborhood.
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by Councilmember
Barber to approve the final plat of Riverwalk, Division 3 for an
additional eight (8) lots and request the City Attorney prepare the
necessary Ordinance.
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MOTION CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Wagner voted no.
VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. O~inances
1. Ordinance No. 4978
A3.13.4, O4.9.1 PR 529
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing
the acquisition of certain property and property rights by
eminent domain providing for the payment thereof;
authorizing the City Attorney to prepare a petition for
condemnation in the Superior Court in and for the County of
King and for the prosecution thereof for the acquisition of
such property and property rights designated as tax parcel
number 395440-0005, Washington State Department of
Transportation Number 1-15842 for the State Route 18 /"C"
Street S.W. Interchange Ramp Improvement Project
(PR529).
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by
Councilmember Cerino to introduce and adopt Ordinance
No. 4978.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Ordinance No. 4980
03.4.3
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, relating to planning; adopting Comprehensive
Plan text amendments to comply with the Central Puget
Sound Growth Management Hearings Board Order in Case
No. 95-3-0075C, dated February 13, 1997, pursuant to the
provisions of R.C.W. Chapters 36.70A and 35A.63 of the
laws of the state of Washington; designating these
amendments as guidelines for exercising the City's authority
under the Washington State Environmental Policy Act
(SEPA); directing that this Ordinance and Comprehensive
Plan amendments it adopts and approves be filed with the
Auburn City Clerk and be available for public inspection.
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Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by
Councilmember Wagner to introduce and adopt Ordinance
No. 4980.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Ordinance No. 4982
F5.2.15, O4.10
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the acceptance of a grant from the
Transportation Improvement Board for the construction of
certain elements of the Auburn Transit Center.
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by
Councilmember Poe to introduce and adopt Ordinance No.
4982.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
4. Ordinance No. 4983
03.9 V-03-94
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving the vacation of that portion of
Oravetz Road from east of Mill Pond Drive SE to
approximately "A" Street SE, within the city of Auburn,
Washington.
City Attorney Reynolds recommended the following changes
to the text of the ordinance as discussed by Public Works
Director Currie during the public hearing on the petition for
street vacation. Section 1, shall read in part, "The unoponod
That portion of Oravetz Road . . ." Section 2, shall read,
"The City shall retain a utility easement for the construction,
repair and maintenance of all public utilities over, across,
upon and underneath that portion of the property described
in Section 1 of this Ordinance located northeasterly of
Pond Park the east boundary of the northwest quarter of
Section 31. Township 21 North, Range 5 Fast W.M."
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by
Councilmember Poe to introduce and adopt Ordinance No.
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4983 as modified by the City Attorney and to waive the
$250.00 fee for the proponents of the vacation.
Councilmember Cerino expressed concern that the vacation
will result in landlocking Mr. Meade's property pending his
negotiations with the LDS Church for an easement.
Councilmember Wagner responded that the City's portion of
the vacation does not reach Mr. Meade's property.
Councilmember Wagner also noted that Mr. Meade
indicated more concern about the overlap of the vacation
and the existing legal access to his property.
Public Works Director Currie concurred with Councilmember
Wagner's comments and added that the City has provided
temporary access for Mr. Meade. Mr. Meade will retain legal
access south of the right-of-way requested for vacation.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 2850
04.4.2
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, King
County, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the 1997-1999 Senior Rights Assistance Outreach
Sites Memorandum of Agreement between the City and
Senior Services' Senior Rights Assistance.
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by
Councilmember Barber to adopt Resolution No. 2850.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Resolution No. 2851
O3.1 ANX0004-97
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, relating to its intention to annex certain
property, located on the City's southern boundary, that is
south of and adjacent to the King/Pierce County line.
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Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by
Councilmember Wagner to adopt Resolution No. 2851.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Resolution No. 2852
04.9.3
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, fixing 7:30 P.M. on July 7, 1997 as the time
and date for a public hearing before the City Council on the
1998-2003 Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan.
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by
Councilmember Cerino to adopt Resolution No. 2852.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT
A. Special City Council Meeting
Mayor Booth announced that a special City Council meeting will be
held Monday, June 23, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Work Area.
The purpose of the meeting is to review and discuss development
mitigation fees for transportation and parks facilities.
Councilmember Wagner noted that the meeting time for the Public
Works Committee meeting scheduled for June 23, 1997 at 5:00
p.m. may be changed to an earlier time.
B. Executive Session
Mayor Booth recessed the regular meeting to executive session at
8:10 p.m. for approximately 20 to 30 minutes in order discuss
litigation. Mayor Booth indicated no action is anticipated this
evening as a result of the executive session.
Mayor Booth reconvened the regular meeting at 9:31 p.m.
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IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council this
evening, the meeting adjourned at 9:31 p.m.
Approved on the '~, ''~' day of ~"' j)(~t' ,1997.
Charles A. Booth, Mayor Robin Wohlhueter, City Clerk
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