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Home My WebLink About03-15-1999 CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES March 15, 1999 7:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Fla.q 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, Sue Singer, Jeanne Barber, Trish Borden, Gene Cerino, and Rich Wagner. Councilmember Fred Poe was excused. Staff members present included: Planning and Community Development Director Paul Krauss, Fire Chief Bob Johnson, Parks and Recreation Director Dick Deal, City Engineer Dennis Dowdy, Public Works Director Christine Engler, City Attorney Michael J. Reynolds, Police Chief Dave Purdy, Personnel Director Brenda Heineman, Finance Director Diane L. Supler, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam. C. Announcements and Appointments 1. Announcements a) Proclamations (1) Absolutely Incredible Kid Day Mayor Booth to present a proclamation declaring March 18, 1999 as "Absolutely Incredible Kid Day" in the city of Auburn. Mayor Booth read and presented a proclamation declaring March 18, 1999 as Page1 City of Auburn Council Meetin.q Minutes March 15, 1999 (2) "Absolutely Incredible Kid Day" to the advisors of Camp Fire Girls. Each member of Camp Fire Girls in attendance was presented a letter to be opened and read on Mamh 18, 1999. Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month Mayor Booth to present a proclamation declaring the month of April, 1999 as "Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month" in the city of Auburn. Mayor read and presented a proclamation declaring the month of April, 1999 as "Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month" in the city of Auburn to volunteers and staff members representing the King County Superior Court Guardian Ad Litem Program. Those present included: Patty Burrell of Children's Home Society, Alta Faye Berg, Constance Stockton, and Napoleon Caldwell. Appointments a) Human Services Committee City Council to confirm the appointment of Dan Shields to fill the unexpired term of Arlista Holman which will expire December 31, 2000. Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Barber seconded to confirm the appointment of Dan Shields to the Human Services Committee. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. b) Park Board City Council to confirm the appointment of Bob Jones to a three-year term to expire December 31,2001. Councilmember Lewis moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to confirm the appointment of Bob Jones to the Park Board. Page 2 City of Auburn Council Meetin;I Minutes March 15, 1999 II. II1. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Agenda Modifications Agenda modifications included the addition of Resolution No. 3069 transmitted under Item VII.B.4 of these minutes and the addition of Resolution No. 3071 transmitted under Item VII.B.5 of these minutes. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE Public Hearinqs No public hearing was scheduled for this evening. Audience Participation No one from the audience requested to speak during audience participation. Correspondence No correspondence was received for Council review. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS A3.7~6 A. Municipal Services Vice Chair Cerino reported the Municipal Services Committee met this evening. The Committee reviewed and recommended approval of Resolution No. 3069 and Resolution No. 3071. The Committee also received a presentation from Lon Hurd, the City's cable consultant, on the TCl, Inc. franchise. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for Monday, April 5, 1999. Planning & Community Development Chair Borden reported the Planning and Community Development Committee did not meet on March 8, 1999. The next regular meeting of the Committee is scheduled for March 22, 1999 at 6:30 PM. Public Works Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met March 8, 1999. The Committee reviewed and recommended approval of contract administration items, discussed the Griffis Construction request for a right of way permit in the downtown area, discussed Page 3 City of Auburn Council Meetin;I Minutes March 15, 199,q IV. the appeal process for design and construction standards, received an update on Coal Creek Springs, and received a report on the corrosion control project. In response to questions from Councilmember Borden regarding the corrosion control project, Public Works Director Engler responded that aeration is the preferred system for the City of Auburn. The construction cost is estimated at $5 million and predesign work is estimated to be $3 million. Chair Wagner noted the Pubic Works Committee's decision regarding the Griffis Construction request was intended to force the issue before the full City Council. the Committee did not necessarily feel that the merits of the request deserved a denial. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for March 22, 1999 at 4:30 PM. Finance Chair Barber reported the Finance Committee met this evening at 6:30 PM. The Committee reviewed and recommended approval of claims and payroll vouchers, discussed Ordinance No. 5221, discussed the capital facilities plan, and received a legislative update from Finance Director Supler. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for Monday, April 5, 1999 at 6:30 PM. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes 2. 3. 4. Minutes of the July 14, 1998 special City Council meeting. Minutes of the July 28, 1998 special City Council meeting. Minutes of the March 1, 1999 regular City Council meeting. Minutes of the March 3, 1999 regular City Council meeting. Vouchers F4.g.2,F4.9.5 Claims Claims check numbers 139920 through 140276 in the amount of $2,557,320.84 for Period 16 and dated March 15, 1999; and a wire transfer in the amount of $842.10 to the King County Library System. Page 4 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes March 15, 1999 Payroll Payroll check numbers 251566 to 251770 in the amount of $553,168.64 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $535,312.25 for a grand total of $1,088,480.89 for the pay period covering February 25, 1999 to March 10, 1999. Contract Administration Public Works Project Number C8016 o4.11.1 c8016 City Council to approve Change Order No. 1, Contract No. 98-21 in the amount of $13,453.51 for additional costs associated with Public Works Project Number C8016, 8th Street NE Pedestrian Trail and Waterline Improvements. Call for Public Hearing Appeal of Public Works Committee Decision A3.23.6 City Council to call for a public hearing to be held April 5, 1999 on the appeal filed by Griffis Construction of the Public Works Committee decision to require public improvements. 2. 1998 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report O3.4.1.7 City Council to call for a public hearing to be held April 5, 1999 on the 1998 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for the City of Auburn Community Development Block Grant Program. Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to approve the consent agenda. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There were no items for review under this section. Page 5 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes March 15, 199q VI. NEW BUSINESS There were no items for review under this section. VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. O~inances Ordinance No. 5217 F5.2.15 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Ordinance 5182 by authorizing the Mayor to sign a revised Local Agency Agreement and project prospectus between the City and the Washington State Department of Transportation, approving federal funds for the construction of cantilever mounted signals and gates at the grade crossing of 37th Street NW and the UPSP Railroad line. Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5217. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. B. Resolutions Resolution No. 3062 03.9 V-03-98 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, fixing a time for a public hearing on the petition for vacation of a portion of right-of-way on 2nd Street NE, within the city of Auburn, Washington. Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3062. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Resolution No. 3065 A3.17, O4.4.9.1.3 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending that certain fixed-base lease at Page 6 City of Auburn Council Meetin;I Minutes March 15, 1999 Auburn Municipal Airport for Sky Services, to reflect adjusted rental rates effective at specified time periods. Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3065. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Resolution No. 3066 A3.13.9 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Payback Agreement Developer's Extension between the City of Auburn and Randy Goodwin. Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3066. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Resolution No. 3069 O4.4,9,1,2 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor apd City Clerk to execute an Engineering Service Contract for north hangar buildings with VV & H Pacific, Inc., for the Auburn Municipal Airport. Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3069. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Resolution No. 3071 O4.9.1 PR 562 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Auburn, King County Office of Cultural Resources, Washington State Department of Transportation, Washington State Historic Preservation Officer, and the Federal Highway Administration regarding the adverse effect and mitigation measures of the South 277th Street reconstruction project. Page 7 City of Auburn Council Meetin;i Minutes March 15, 1999 Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3071. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT Kin.q County Library Update Parks and Recreation Director Dick Deal updated the Council on construction of the new King County Library facility located at Les Gove Park. The groundbreaking for the project took place this past Saturday, and the event was well attended. The general contractor for the project is John Daniels Construction from Bellingham. Demolition of the site will start later this week. Demolition will include the removal of the tennis courts, trees and other shrubs. Construction will include the planting of 43 trees and hundreds of shrubs around the new facility. The construction contract includes some alternate items which brings the total construction contract to $2.52 million. Construction will take eleven months, and dedication is expected in the spring of 2000. Executive Session No executive session was held. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council this evening, the meeting adjourned at 8:04 PM. Approved on the ,-~Y-~ day of (~-<~3-,w~ , 1999. / C~'~ries A.-BSoth, Ma~-~r - I~anielle Daskam, City Clerk Page 8