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Home My WebLink About02-01-1999 CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 1, 1999 7:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER FlaR Salute Mayor Booth called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM and led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call Mayor Booth and the following Councilmembers were present: Pete Lewis, Jeanne Barber, Trish Borden, Gene Cerino, and Rich Wagner. Councilmember Singer arrived at 7:56 during audience participation. Councilmember Poe was excused. Staff members present included: Planning and Community Development Director Paul Krauss, City Attorney Michael J. Reynolds, Personnel Director Brenda Heineman, Fire Chief Bob Johnson, Parks and Recreation Director Dick Deal, Finance Director Diane L. Supler, Police Chief Dave Purdy, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam. C. Announcements and Appointments 1. Announcements a) Proclamation Mayor Booth to present a proclamation declaring February 7-13, 1999 as DECA Week in the city of Auburn. Mayor Booth read and presented a proclamation declaring the week of February 7 through 13, 1999 as DECA Week in the city of Auburn to students Heather Muldary and Chrstyna Braughton. Page 1 City of Auburn Council Meetin;i Minutes February II. Appointments There were no appointments for City Council consideration. A en~odiflcations There was no agenda modification. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE Public Hearings No public hearing was scheduled for this evening. B. Audience Participation David Skinner, 7701 188th Avenue East, Bonney Lake, WA Mr. Skinner identified himself as a parent and volunteer coach in Special Olympics programs. He expressed concern that personnel issues in the Parks and Recreation Department may jeopardize the City's reputation for past participation in the Washington Special Olympics Program. He encouraged the City to resolve the issue in the best interests of the City of Auburn and the Special Olympics participants. Kerri Baldwin, 120 R Street SE, Auburn, WA Ms. Baldwin complimented the Parks and Recreation Department for its strong Special Olympics Program, which her son had participated in. She urged the Council to resolve personnel issues in the Parks and Recreation Department. Burke Sower, 1215 24th Street SE, Auburn, WA Mr. Sower spoke regarding gambling in the city of Auburn. He urged the Council to review the effect of additional gambling and card room establishments on the city of Auburn before any additional gambling businesses are allowed in the city. Lee McDaniel Mr. McDaniel spoke on behalf of his sister, Marilyn, who lives at 220 "D" Street SW in Auburn. He spoke regarding reduction of City provided transportation for Parks and Recreation Department special population programs. Mr. McDaniel displayed a flyer received by his sister advertising a bowling program sponsored by Page 2 I I City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes February Highline Community College and Auburn Parks and Recreation which states that transportation will not be provided. Mayor Booth responded that the Auburn winter bowling program was canceled due to the lack of a bowling alley in the city of Auburn. Efforts have been made to provide an alternative. Parks and Recreation Director Deal responded that the City agreed to provide transportation for the special populations programs and for other activities as in the past. He added that Highline Community College has three bowling programs in the South King County area, and the City of Auburn is partnering with Highline for one of them. Mr. McDaniel also suggested that the Kent bowling facility does not comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as the restroom is not wheelchair accessible. David Skinner Mr. Skinner requested the City investigate the Kent bowling facility to ensure it is ADA compliant and accessible to all special population program participants. Scott Switzer, Funsters, 1300 Supermall Way, Auburn, WA Mr. Switzer spoke on behalf of Funsters. He recalled the January 19, 1999 Council meeting where he and other Funster representatives testified during the public hearing on the moratorium for commercially stimulant card games. Their testimony included a presentation on their proposed business, Funsters, which would be located near the Supermall. He questioned whether the Council had made any decisions with regard to whether Funsters would be allowed to go forward with their project, the status of card rooms in the city, and any changes in the tax rates. Councilmember Borden responded that the Planning and Community Development Committee would be reviewing the issue of card rooms at its next meeting on February 8, 1999. Mr. Switzer presented a copy of a report prepared by Price Waterhouse Coopers on the economic impact of card rooms in the state of Washington. Page 3 City of Auburn Council MeetinR Minutes February Planning and Community Development Director Krauss explained that the issue of card rooms is being discussed in different Council committees. The Finance Committee is discussing the taxation of card rooms, and the Planning and Community Development Committee is discussing and reviewing the zoning and land use aspect of card rooms. (Councilmember Singer arrived at this time.) Councilmember Wagner estimated it would be at least another month before the Council makes a decision on zoning and taxation for card rooms or whether to ban card rooms outright. Gerry Kin.qen, 1323 Harbor Avenue SW, Seattle, WA Mr. Kingen spoke on behalf of Funsters. He characterized Funsters as a viable business with appropriate public profile and integrity. In response to questions from Councilmember Cerino, Mr. Kingen described the type of restaurant planned for Funsters. Fred Steiner, 333 15th Street NE, Auburn, WA Mr. Fred Steiner spoke on behalf of Freddie's Casino. Mr. Steiner spoke in favor of retaining the 10% tax rate on card rooms. According to their fourth quarter tax statement, Freddie's Casino owes the City of Auburn $94,352 in card room taxes. Referring again to their financial statements, Mr. Steiner advised that Freddie's Casino operated at a loss for the fourth quarter. Mr. Steiner advised that he is willing to provide operating financial statements to the City of Auburn. David Skinner Mr. Skinner expressed concern as a father who frequents the Supermall, and the mix of patrons that a facility like Funsters would attract. He also expressed concern with the amount of traffic and congestion that may be created in and around the Supermall area. Gerry Kin.qen Mr. Kingen compared the Las Vegas gambling environment, which caters to all age groups, with the type of business activity planned for Funsters. Page 4 City of Auburn Council Meetin¢; Minutes February 1, t9C~ II1. Corre~ Mayor Booth acknowledged the following correspondence. A letter dated January 27, 1999 addressed to Planning and Community Development Director Paul Krauss from Cindee J. Fullerton, President of the Homeowners Association of West Beverly Hill. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS A3.7.6 A. Municipal Services Vice Chair Cerino reported the Municipal Services Committee met this evening at 6:00. The Committee reviewed Ordinance No. 5209 and Resolution No. 3057 which appear later on the agenda. The Committee also discussed airport and police issues. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for February 16, 1998 at 6:00 PM. Planning & Community Development Chair Borden reported the Planning and Community Development Committee met on January 25, 1999. The Committee discussed items related to human services funding and received a presentation on park impact fees. The next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for February 8, 1999 at 6:30 PM. Public Works Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met January 25, 1999. The Committee discussed the amendment to the Mill Creek Interlocal Agreement, frost penetration and haul routes, and the methodology for determining plat bonds. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for February 8, 1999 at 4:30 PM. Finance Chair Barber reported the Finance Committee met at 6:30 this evening. The Committee reviewed claims and payroll vouchers. The Committee also received a legislative update from Finance Director Supler. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for February 16, 1999 at 6:30 PM. Page 5 City of Auburn Council Meetin,q Minutes February IV. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes Minutes of the December 15, 1998 special City Council meeting. Minutes of the January 19, 1999 regular City Council meeting. B. Vouchers F4.9.2,F4.9.5 Claims Claims check numbers 138994 through 139272 in the amount of $663,291.85 for Period 14 and dated February 1, 1999; and a wire transfer in the amount of $17,095.08 to the King County Library System. Payroll Payroll check numbers 250902 to 251127 in the amount of $401,535.77 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $520,203.10 for a grand total of $921,738.87 for the pay period covering January 15, 1999 to January 27, 1999. C. Contract Administration Public Works Project Number PR 52913 o4.9.1 PR 529D City Council approve Contract Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $45,167.00, Contract Number 98-32, for additional costs associated with Public Works Project Number PR 529D, Sunbreak/Thoroughbred Demolition. Page 6 City of Auburn Council Meetin;! Mim~e_~ February 1, 19~-- VI. Public Works Project Number PR 615 04.11.1 City Council approve Contract Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $43,390.95, Contract Number 98-11, for additional costs associated with Public Works Project Number PR 615, Green River Crossing. D. Surplus Property F4.6.1 Parks and Recreation Department City Council to authorize the surplus and disposal of the following equipment: One (1) Motorola portable cell phone Asset No. 0013300203 Councilmember Lewis moved and Councilmember Barber seconded to approve the Consent Agenda. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There were no items under this section for Council review. NEW BUSINESS Application No. CUP0007-98 03.10.1 cuP0007-98 City Council to consider the request of Beverly Laukala for a conditional use permit to allow auto safes at 420 - 37th Street NW in an M-2, Heavy Industrial Zone. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to approve the conditional use permit 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. Page 7 City of Auburn Council Meeting] Mim;~e~_ February 1,199. ADPlication No. REZ0001-9R 03.8 REZ0001-98 City Council to consider the request of Helen A. Shaughnessy to rezone 1.29 acres of property located at 601 "M" Street NE from "1" Institutional to RO Residential Office. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded 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. VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Ordinances Ordinance No. 5209 O3.4.1.21, F5.3 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving reimbursement of funds in the amount of Thirteen Thousand Seven Hundred forty-five and 00/100 Dollars ($13,745), and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Memorandum of Understanding between the Seattle-King County Department of Public Health and the City of Auburn to accept the reimbursement funds for implementation of a portion of the educational element of the Local Hazardous Waste Management Program. Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5209. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Ordinance No. 5210 O3,4.2.1.2 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, King County, Washington, adopting Findings of Fact justifying the continuation of interim zoning changes in downtown Auburn under Ordinance No. 5193 and the revision of and Page 8 City of Auburn Council Meetint:l Mim~te_~ February 1, 19~C continuation of interim zoning map changes under Ordinance No. 5194. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5210. Councilmember Cerino requested clarification on whether church groups would be permitted to have overnight activities. Planning and Community Development Director Krauss indicated existing churches in the C-2 Downtown District would be grandfathered. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Ordinance No. 5211 A3,14 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, (hereafter referred to as the City) authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Franchise Agreement between the City and Electric Lightwave, Inc., (hereafter referred to as ELI). Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5211. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Resolutions Resolution No. 3034 O3,11,1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Agreement for Services with the Auburn Christian Action Program Day Care (known as "ACAP Day Care") to provide parenting classes for Auburn residents during 1999. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3034. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Page 9 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes February 1, 1 Resolution No. 3035 o3.11.1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Agreement for Services with the Auburn Christian Action Program Day Care (known as "ACAP Day Care") to provide child care to Auburn residents during 1999. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3035. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Resolution No. 3036 O3.11.2 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an Agreement between the City of Auburn and the Auburn Food Bank for 1999. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3036. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Resolution No. 3037 O3.11.1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Agreement with Auburn Youth Resources for support services for youth and families in the Auburn community for 1999. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3037. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Page 10 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes February 1, 19~'_' Resolution No. 3038 O3.11.1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Agreement with Catholic Community Services to provide in-home non-medical assistance to 30 Auburn residents who are at risk to losing their ability to maintain independence in their own homes during 1999. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3038. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Resolution No. 3039 o3.11.2 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Agreement with Children's Home Society to provide child care services to Auburn residents for 1999 utilizing Children's Home Society Programs. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3039. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Resolution No. 3040 O3.11.2 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Agreement for Services with Community Health Centers of South King County to provide health services to Auburn residents during 1999. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3040. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Page 11 City of Auburn Council Meetlnfl Minutes February 10. Resolution No. 3041 03.11.2 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Agreement for Services with the Crisis Clinic to maintain a comprehensive database of social, health and welfare resources to be made available to employees and citizens of the city of Auburn during 1999. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3041. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Resolution No. 3042 03.11.2 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 contract between the City of Auburn and Domestic Abuse Women's Network (DAWN) relating to funds received from a portion of the Criminal Justice two percent sales tax revenues received by the City pursuant to RCW 82.14.340 to provide domestic violence community advocacy services for 1999. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3042. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Resolution No. 3043 O3.11.2 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 1999 Contract for Services between the City of Auburn and Domestic Abuse Women's Network (DAWN). Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3043. Page 12 City of Auburn Council Meetin;! Minutes February 11. 12. 13. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Resolution No. 3044 03.11.2 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Agreement for Services with the Auburn Food Bank to purchase and provide food to Auburn residents during 1999. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3044. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Resolution No. 3045 O3,11.2 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 an Agreement with King County Sexual Assault Resource Center to provide counseling services to rape and other sexual assault victims within the Auburn area during 1999. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3045. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Resolution No. 3046 o3.11.1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Agreement with Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation to provide mental health services for Auburn residents during 1999. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3046. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Page 13 City of Auburn Council Meetin;i Minutes February 14. Resolution No. 3047 O3.11.2 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Agreement for Services with Washington Women's Employment and Education to provide employment training services to Auburn Iow income residents during 1999. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3047. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 15. Resolution No. 3057 o4.7.2 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 for a litter control program between the City of Auburn and Vadis Northwest. Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3057. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 8-0. VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT Executive Session Mayor Booth recessed the meeting to executive session at 8:35 PM for approximately twenty minutes in order to discuss matters relating to litigation and real estate. He indicated no action would be taken following the executive session. Mayor Booth reconvened the meeting at 9:15 PM. Page 14 City of Auburn Council Meetin;i Minutes February IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council this evening, the meeting adjourned at 9:15 PM. Approved on the I ~'-day of. ~_~~.~ ,1999. Charles A. Booth, Mayor Page 15