HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-07-1999 CITY OF AUBURN
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
June 7, 1999 7:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Fla.q Salute
Mayor Charles A. 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
from the meeting.
Staff members present include: City Attorney Michael J. Reynolds,
Parks and Recreation Director Dick Deal, Personnel Director
Brenda Heineman, Fire Chief Bob Johnson, Deputy Police Chief
Jim Kelly, Finance Director Diane L. Supler, Public Works Director
Christine Engler, Senior Engineer Dennis Selle, Design Engineer
Joe Bangah, Planning and Community Development Director Paul
Krauss, Assistant Planning Director Lynn Rued, and City Clerk
Danielle Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointment,~
Announcements
There were no announcements.
Appointments
There were no appointments for City Council consideration.
Agenda Modifications
Agenda modifications included the transmittal of additional
correspondence regarding Application No. ZOA0001-99 and/or the
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moratorium on filing applications for business licenses and building
permits for food or drink establishments conducting commercial
stimulant card games under Item II.A.1 of these minutes, the
addition of Ordinance No. 5245 transmitted under Item VII.A.4 of
these minutes, the addition of Ordinance No. 5248 transmitted
under Item ¥11.A.6 of these minutes, and the addition of Ordinance
No. 5249 transmitted under Item VII.A.7 of these minutes.
CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
Application No. ZOA0001-99
03.4.2.1.2, 07.1
City Council invites comments on proposed amendments to
Auburn City Code Title 18, Zoning Ordinance, relating to
enhanced card rooms.
Assistant Planning Director Rued presented the staff report
on Application No. ZOA0001-99 and the moratorium on
commercial stimulant card games. Approximately six
months ago, the City Council enacted a moratorium to allow
the City Council to study the issue of enhanced card rooms
in the city of Auburn. Staff approached the issue similar to
that for adult uses in which enhanced card rooms would be
limited to certain areas of the city and subject to separation
requirements. Mr. Rued directed the Council's attention to a
map of the city illustrating the proposed areas where
enhanced card rooms could be located. The proposed
Zoning Code amendment would allow enhanced card rooms
in C-3, M-1 and M-2 zones along 15th Street SW, 15th
Street NW and NE and the West Valley Highway except for
that portion between Highway 18 and 15th Street NW. The
proposed amendment also requires a quarter mile
separation between enhanced card rooms.
The Planning Commission considered the Zoning Code
amendment at a hearing held May 4, 1999. Mr. Rued
advised that many of the persons testifying at the hearing
spoke in favor of banning additional card rooms and phasing
out any existing card rooms. The Planning Commission
voted to not recommend approval of the proposed Zoning
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Code amendment and to look for ways to ban existing card
rooms.
Mr. Rued explained that tonight the City Council will consider
whether to extend the moratorium on commercial stimulant
card rooms for another six months, since the existing
moratorium expires June 20, 1999. Additionally, the Council
will consider whether to amend the Zoning Ordinance to
either allow or ban enhanced card rooms.
Since both hearings scheduled for this evening relate to
gambling, Mayor Booth opened both public hearing
simultaneously and invited members of the audience to
speak either for or against the proposals.
Burke Sower, 1215 24th Street SE, Auburn, WA
Mr. Sower spoke against gambling activities in the city of
Auburn. He declared that gambling has no positive benefits,
and urged the Council to stop the expansion of gambling at
all levels.
Ray LaPlante, 4240 "A" Street SE #613, Auburn, WA
Mr. LaPlante identified himself as a member of the Ilalko
School PTA as well as other organizations dedicated to the
benefit of children. He spoke of gambling addiction and the
number of gambling establishments already available to the
public. He spoke against gambling activities in the city of
Auburn.
Laurie Bulson, 31008 149~ Avenue SE, Kent, WA
Ms. Bulson stated she has four children which attend
Auburn Schools. She spoke against increased gambling
activities in the city of Auburn.
Hu.qh De.qler, 32310 58th Avenue South, Auburn, WA
Mr. Degler read statistics related to card rooms and
increases in various types of crime. He urged the City
Council to eliminate gambling in Auburn.
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Linda Evans, 11314 SE 313th Place, Auburn, WA
Ms. Evans suggested that, based on her research of state
law on enhanced card rooms, the City has only two choices
regarding card rooms. The City can either allow free access
to state licensed card rooms or ban card moms entirely.
She referred to the City of Kent which recently passed an
ordinance prohibiting social card games and giving existing
card rooms until March 2004 to phase out their card room
business. She also referred to the City of Vancouver which
passed a ban on card games several years ago and the City
of Redmond which also passed a ban on card rooms. Both
cities provided a period time to phase out existing card
game activities. She urged the City Council to adopt a total
ban of social card games in the city of Auburn.
John Caverl¥, 135 15th Street SE, Auburn, WA
Mr. Caverly questioned the effect of a ban on social in-
house card games. Assistant Planning Director Rued
explained that in the staff proposal to amend the Zoning
Ordinance, definitions are provided for a public card room
and enhanced public card rooms. Social card games, as
allowed in the past, and those games associated with non-
profit organizations would not be affected by the proposal.
Ga¥1¥n Shoemaker, 35822 166th Lane SE, Auburn, WA
Ms. Shoemaker spoke regarding a family member's and a
friend's experiences as gambling addicts. She urged the
Council to ban gambling activities in the city of Auburn.
Eric Hansen, 918 6th Street SE, Auburn, WA
Mr. Hansen spoke as an employer regarding the
experiences of one employee who became a gambling
addict. He spoke against any additional gambling facilities
in the city of Auburn and indicated he would leave Auburn if
any additional gambling facilities were allowed in the city.
Brian Jaeckel, 31627 111th Court SE, Auburn, WA
Mr. Jaeckel described himself as a married man with four
children. He moved to Auburn because of the schools and
Iow crime. He spoke against gambling in the city of Auburn,
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and urged the City Council to keep Auburn as a good family
environment.
Ed Eaton, 1313 "F" Street SE, Auburn, WA
Mr. Eaton identified himself as a former member of the
Auburn Planning Commission. He expressed concern with
the image of the City of Auburn as a gambling destination
and with other types of businesses gambling activities
attract.
Terese Henderson, 11249 SE 306~ Place, Auburn
Ms. Henderson spoke regarding her father and his addiction
to gambling. She contended that gambling destroys families
and is not needed in the city of Auburn.
Doua Larson, 3312 "1" St NE #D303, Auburn, WA
Mr. Larson stated he has resided at his current residence for
seventeen years. He urged the City Council to either reduce
or ban gambling in the city of Auburn.
Dave Beemis, 15949 SE 176th Place, Renton, WA
Mr. Beemis identified himself as the General Manager for
Freddies Club in Auburn. Mr. Beemis reported that Freddies
Club has had a good relationship with the City of Auburn.
He also announced that Freddies Club has been awarded
the Auburn Chamber of Commerce Beautification Award.
Randy Arens, 904 Pike Street NW, Auburn, WA
Mr. Arens spoke regarding crime incidents that occurred in
Nevada casinos involving children left unattended.
Ruth Stewart, 202 29th Street NW, Auburn, WA
Ms. Stewart read a letter from her cousin, Roderick W.
Stewart who resides at 116 29th Street NVV, Auburn. Mr.
Stewart expressed opposition to gambling in the city of
Auburn and urged the Council to read an article in the June
1999 issue of Readers Digest entitled "Addicted to Luck."
He expressed opposition to the legalization of gambling and
urged the Council to continue the moratorium.
Ms. Stewart then read a letter written by herself. She
expressed opposition to any further expansion of gambling
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in the city of Auburn and recommended a three step
solution. First, extend the moratorium. Secondly, study the
strategies used by other cities and towns to discover a
means to keep casinos out of Auburn. Lastly, apply other
cities' successful strategies to the city of Auburn.
Gustavo Un.quez, 227 "D" Street NE, Auburn, WA
Mr. Unguez identified himself as a new homeowner. He
spoke against gambling in the city of Auburn and urged the
City Council to look to other avenues for economic growth.
Ryan Anderson, 6108 35th Way SE, WA
Mr. Anderson expressed support for Auburn's community
spirit and its school system. He expressed concern with the
type of businesses that are locating in Auburn with the
expansion of gambling here. He believes some of the
businesses carry a negative stigma. He also expressed
concern with the viability of the downtown area with the
expansion of gambling activities. He expressed opposition
to the expansion of gambling in Auburn.
J. B. Bond, 2001 3rd Street, Puyallup, WA
Mr. Bond reported he is looking to purchase a home in
Auburn. He recently retired from Las Vegas where he was
vice president of operations for the Tropicana Hotel and
worked for several other casinos there. He also reported he
has invested $500,000 in another mini-casino in another city
in the Puget Sound region. He empathized with residents of
Auburn, but asked the City Council to contemplate those
who would be displaced by a ban on gambling in Auburn.
Craiq Shoemaker, 35822 166th Lane SE, Auburn, WA
Mr. Shoemaker spoke against any further studies on the
effects of gambling. He urged the City Council to ban
gambling in Auburn.
Michelle Sodenkamp, 19428 SE 328th Place, Auburn, WA
Ms. Sodenkamp expressed concern with gambling activities'
impact on the city of Auburn. She predicted that families will
leave Auburn if gambling activities continue in Auburn. She
urged the City Council to ban mini-casinos in Auburn.
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Helen Johnson, 4231 South 261't Street, Kent, WA
Ms. Johnson spoke regarding the impact of gambling on a
community. She read portions of her letter which she later
presented as part of the record. She urged the City Council
to extend the moratorium on new casinos and reduce the
number of casinos in Auburn.
Jay Bulson, 31008 149th Avenue SE, Kent, WA
Mr. Bulson identified himself as an executive director for
human resoumes for a public communications firm in
Bellevue and a father of four children. He expressed his
belief that allowing Freddies in the city of Auburn was a
mistake. He urged the Council to ban mini casinos including
Freddies Club.
Scott Switzer, 1300 Supermall Way, Auburn, WA
Mr. Switzer identified himself as a representative from
Funsters. Mr. Switzer reported that in 1988 there were 110
card rooms in the state of Washington while today there are
87. He asserted that Auburn would not become a gambling
destination. He contended that mini casinos do not create
more crime. He referred to a report prepared by Price
Waterhouse to support his claim that mini casinos do not
create an increase in the crime rate. He described Funsters
as an excellent organization which proposes to construct a
quality business in the community. He spoke in favor of
limiting the number of casinos in the city and restricting their
location.
Clynn Wilkinson, 1310 "H" Street SE, Auburn, WA
Mr. Wilkinson advised that he previously sent a letter to the
Mayor and City Council regarding the issue before the
Council this evening. He alleged that the majority of
gamblers are those who can least afford it. He urged the
Council to eliminate gambling in Auburn.
Lisa Wilkinson, 1310 "H" Street SE, Auburn, WA
Ms. Wilkinson spoke regarding the effects of gambling on
children and families. She believes that gambling
enterprises target youth, and teenage addiction to gambling
is increasing.
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Jeff Baxter, 144 East Main Street, Auburn, WA
Mr. Baxter stated he owns a tavern business located at 144
East Main Street. He stated that his business would
probably benefit if no further casinos were allowed in Auburn
or if all casinos were banned. Mr. Baxter voiced support to
allow gambling in restricted zones. He asked the Council to
not blame the gaming industry for the small percentage of
people who abuse it.
Rick Morton, 1808 Tacoma Point, Sumner, WA
Mr. Morton explained that he moved from southeast Auburn
because of crime in the area. He felt the issue is so
important to the community that the City propose a
referendum on the question.
Cory Thompson, 5117 Olive Avenue SE, Auburn, WA
Mr. Thompson identified himself as the former casino
manager for Freddies Club in Auburn. Although he no
longer works for Freddies in Auburn, he spoke on behalf of
some of the employees who work there. He indicated that
many employees there are single mothers who were
previously on state assistance. They are afraid of losing
their jobs, and ask that the City Council not close Freddies
Club.
Ray Mortrud, 2002 Pike Street NE, Auburn, WA
Mr. Mortrud reported that he moved to Auburn in 1968.
spoke against gambling in the city of Auburn.
He
Keynor Rich, 3511 Olympic Street, Auburn, WA
Mr. Rich advised that he came to live in Auburn because of
its sense of community. He spoke against gambling
establishments in Auburn.
Mark Rawlings, 2635 24th Street SE, Auburn, WA
Mr. Rawlings announced he moved to Auburn approximately
fifteen years ago. He spoke regarding the amount of crime
in his neighborhood since the construction of the
Muckleshoot Bingo Hall and the Muckleshoot Casino. He
voiced concern for his family's safety.
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Todd Rawlings, 2635 24th Street SE, Auburn, WA
Mr. Rawlings declared that gambling has no benefit to the
community and only has negative impacts. He spoke in
favor of banning gambling in Auburn.
Donna Brooke, 1011 17th Street NE, Auburn, WA
Ms. Brooke identified herself as a resident of Auburn for
twenty years and a real estate agent. She spoke of a
colleague's recent experience in which a home sale in
Auburn was lost due to the casinos located in Auburn. Ms.
Brooke also indicated that when she looks to purchase a
new home later this year, she will not be looking in Auburn if
the City continues to allow casino gambling. She spoke in
favor of a gambling ban in Auburn.
Kay Criddle, 29835 112th Avenue SE, Auburn, WA
Mr. Criddle voiced opposition to any form of gambling. He
reported that he has spoken to approximately fifty to
seventy-five business owners in Auburn regarding mini
casinos, and not one supports them. He urged the Council
to ban gambling in Auburn.
Kay Rich, 3511 Olympic Street SE, Auburn, WA
Ms. Rich spoke against gambling in that it is a bad example
for children.
John Niles, 19403 SE 332nd Place, Auburn, WA
Mr. Niles described himself as a homeowner, a father, and
an avid community supporter. He spoke against gambling
activities in Auburn.
Lisa Shepherd, 12832 SE, 306th Place, Auburn, WA
Ms. Shepherd recalled a comment by her son that Auburn
seems to be in the news lately because of the amount of
crime occurring in the city. She spoke in favor of banning
gambling in Auburn.
Jon Evans, 11314 SE 313th Place, Auburn, WA
Mr. Evans identified himself as a member of the Auburn
Planning Commission and indicated his opinion on the
matter is already a matter of public record. He spoke
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regarding the City's image related to gambling, and spoke
against gambling in Auburn.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to close the public hearings.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
Mayor Booth recessed the meeting at 9:32 PM for a five minute
intermission. Mayor Booth reconvened the meeting at 9:41 PM.
Councilmember Borden remarked that the City Council
adopted a moratorium on enhanced card rooms to stop or
slow down the proliferation of gambling in Auburn. She
voiced concern about the image of the City.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to extend the moratorium for an additional six
months, prohibit enhanced card rooms, phase out existing
card rooms within not more than the next five years, and
instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary
ordinance.
Councilmember Lewis commented that Freddies Club was
permitted in the city of Auburn because the state and State
Gambling Commission advised that the City had no authority
to prohibit its location here. Mr. Lewis advised that he
cannot support the motion as stated. He suggested
investigating the consequences and gathering more
information on the proposed action before proceeding.
Councilmember Cerino expressed concern that card rooms
may locate on the perimeters of the city limits and still have
an effect on the City of Auburn. He recommended
continuing the moratorium and continuing to study and work
with adjacent jurisdictions to develop a plan.
Councilmember Wagner stated it is clear that state law
allows cities to ban card rooms. He recommended the City
proceed with an outright ban on card rooms regardless of
adjacent cities' positions.
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Councilmember Borden cited the actions of the Kent and
Redmond City Councils and expressed hope that the cities
of Federal Way, Pacific and Algona will follow with similar
actions. She spoke in favor of a complete ban on mini
casinos in Auburn.
Councilmember Barber voiced concern that the City Council
may be hasty in banning card rooms tonight. She agreed
with Councilmember Lewis' position. She suggested the
City continue to study the ramifications of a ban before
proceeding with action tonight.
Councilmember Cerino expressed concern that the City of
Auburn may be forced to provide additional police services if
mini casinos aro allowed to locate just outside the city limits
of Auburn.
Councilmember Borden spoke against any further delay in
taking action regarding mini casinos.
Councilmember Wagner also spoke against any further
delay in acting this evening. He pointed out that the City
Councill will need to vote on the ordinance implementing the
ban at the next City Council meeting.
In response to a question from Councilmember Barber, City
Attorney Reynolds advised that the current moratorium will
expire on the day of the next Council meeting. The
moratorium will need to be extended in order to allow time to
prepare an ordinance as directed by Council and for Council
action on the ordinance relating to the ban on enhanced
card rooms. Mr. Reynolds advised the Council to act on
Ordinance No. 5249 to extend the moratorium on
commercial stimulant card games as a separate issue.
At the request of City Attorney Reynolds to separate the
questions regarding the moratorium and the ban on
enhanced card rooms, Councilmember Borden withdrew her
motion.
City Attorney Reynolds road the title of Ordinance No. 5249.
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Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5249.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to prohibit enhanced card rooms and phase out
the existing card rooms within a period not to exceed five
years, and instruct the City Attorney to prepare the
necessary ordinance.
MOTION CARRIED. 4-2. Councilmembers Cerino and
Lewis voted no.
Moratorium on Filinq of Applications for Business License~
and Buildin.q Permits for Food or Drink Establishment~
Conducting Commercial Stimulant Card Games
o7.1
On December 21, 1998, the Auburn City Council adopted
Ordinance No. 5198 establishing a moratorium on the filing
of applications for business licenses and building permits for
food or drink establishments conducting commercial
stimulant card games. Any existing food or drink
establishment that has been issued a business license shall
be required to apply for an additional business license to
conduct commercial stimulant card games on the premises.
The moratorium was effective upon its adoption on
December 21, 1998, and will continue in effect for six (6)
months thereafter unless repealed, renewed or modified by
the City Council after a public hearing and entry of findings
of fact. The City Council proposes extending the moratorium
for an additional six (6) months.
The public hearing on the moratorium for filing applications
for businesses conducting commercial stimulant card games
was conducted simultaneously with the hearing under Item
II.A.1 of these minutes.
Audience Participation
Laurie Bulsoq, 31008 49th Avenue South, Kent, WA
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III.
Ms. Bulson responded to Councilmember Cerino's previous
comments regarding mini casinos. She stated that if card rooms
locate in adjacent cities, those cities will be receiving the income
and should be able to afford the appropriate police services.
John Caverly, 135 15th Street SE, Auburn, WA
Mr. Caverly spoke regarding juvenile curfew. He requested
additional information on how the curfew ordinance will work,
especially the exceptions contained in the ordinance. Mayor Booth
responded that the ordinance sets forth curfew hours and the
exceptions which would allow juveniles to be out during curfew
hours. The parental responsibility portion of the ordinance holds
the parents responsible to assist in the enforcement of the
ordinance. Additionally, Councilmember Barber read a letter from
the Auburn Police Guild in support of a juvenile curfew ordinance.
Linda Evans, 11314 SE 313th Place, Auburn, WA
Ms. Evans thanked the City Council for their decisions on gambling
related issues this evening. She reported that she will be pursuing
the City of Algona for similar actions related to gambling.
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 did
not meet this evening. The next regular meeting of the Municipal
Services Committee is scheduled for June 21, 1999.
Planninq & Community Development
Chair Borden reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met May 24, 1999. The Committee discussed and
recommended approval of a contract for editorial reporting services
(Resolution No. 3093), an Interlocal Agreement with Pierce County,
(Resolution No. 3091), and development regulations consistent
with the Comprehensive Plan (Ordinance No. 5239). The
Committee also discussed potential emergency amendments to the
Comprehensive Plan, the Bravo Series, center arts update, funding
for the Auburn Newsletter, and concerns of Shaleen Dumas
regarding her proposed business in the city of Auburn. The next
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IV.
regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development
Committee is scheduled for June 14, 1999.
Public Works
Chair Wager reported the Public Works Committee met May 24,
1999. The Committee discussed a Iow interest loan from the
Public Works Trust Fund (Ordinance No. 5240) and the traffic issue
at 41st Street and "A" Street SE. The next regular meeting of the
Public Works Committee is scheduled for Monday, June 14, 1999
at 4:30 PM.
Finance
Chair Barber reported the Finance Committee met this evening at
6:30 PM. The Committee discussed and recommended approval
of claims and payroll vouchers, surplus property, Ordinance No.
5245, Ordinance No. 5248, and Ordinance No. 5241. The next
regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for June
21, 1999 at 6:30 PM.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes
1. Minutes of the May 17, 1999 regular City Council meeting.
City Council to correct the minutes of the May 3, 1999
regular City Council meeting, page 13, Item IV.D.1 to reflect
the correct equipment number as follows:
e_~_n~.~,6413A 1989 Chevrolet %Ton Pickup s/n 1GCGC24K3KE193358 FA 55000 ..... S413A
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2,F4.9.5
Claims
Claims check numbers 141932 through 142442 in the
amount of $3,036,303,05 for Period 5 and dated June 7,
1999.
Payroll
Payroll check numbers 252676 to 253063 in the amount of
$457,219.96 and electronic deposit transmissions in the
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amount of $534,627.18 for a grand total of $991,847.14 for
the pay period covering May 14, 1999 to June 2, 1999.
F4.6.1
Personnel
City Council to approve the surplus and disposal of
Municipal Court property which is of no further use to the
Court.
1 - Executive chair
22 - Hard plastic chairs
2 - Desk chairs
Contract Administration
Public Works Projects No. C8010, C9023, C9045
O4.6.3, o4.11.1
City Council to grant permission to advertise for bids for
C8010, 1998/99 Sanitary Sewer Replacement Program, and
C9023 for Industrial Bolt and C9045 for St. Matthews Water
Conveyance Improvements.
Public Works Project No. C8050
O4.9.1
City Council to grant permission to advertise for bids for
C8050, South 316th Street - Half-Street Improvement.
Small Works Project No. C8003
O4.10.2
City Council approve Final Pay Estimate No. 3, Small Works
Contract 98-23, in the amount of $5,075.56 and accept
construction of Project No. C8003, GSA Park Sidewalk and
Illumination.
Skate Park
05.2
City Council award Contract No. 99-08, Project C8068,
Skate Park, to T. F. Sahli Construction on their Iow bid of
$157,448.28 including Washington State sales tax.
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VI.
Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to
approve the Consent Agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There were no items under this section for City Council consideration.
NEW BUSINESS
Public Works Project No. PR 529
O4.9.1
City Council to grant permission to advertise Phase I of the 3~
Street SW Grade Separation Project (PR 529) subject to
Washington State Department of Transportation approval.
Senior Engineer Dennis Selle presented the staff report on the
request to advertise Phase I of the 3rd Street SW Grade
Separation Project. Mr. Selle presented a copy of the slide
presentation he used for his presentation. He explained the
purpose of the project is to alleviate the existing and forecasted
traffic congestion at 3rd Street SW and SR 18, improve safety and
access for traveling public, provide convenient access to the
Auburn Commuter Rail Station, and to increase the region's rail
freight mobility issues through grade separation.
The project consists of two phases. Phase I includes construction
of everything west of the Burlington Northern Railroad tracks. This
includes the realignment of "C" Street, construction of at-grade on
and off ramps at Highway 18, fill for the loop ramp, the ramp
portion of the elevated off-ramp for Highway 18, and an up ramp for
3rd Street SW and a down ramp to" C" Street. The second phase
of the project includes most of the work east of the railroad tracks
and consists of the "A' Street loop, fill for the 3rd Street and all the
bridge structures, structure of "A" Street SW, a structure over the
railroad tracks, a structure to access the transit station, and two
structures over "C" Street SW. Landscaping and visual treatments
are also included in Phase I1.
The estimated project costs are $29.29 million. To date, $8.95
million is secured. Referenum 49 funding in the amount of $10
million is anticipated July 1, 1999. The Port of Seattle contribution
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in the amount of $2.12 million is anticipated July 1999. In
September 1999, the City anticipates receiving $5.90 million in
TEA-21 federal funding and $1.19 million from the Burlington
Northern Railroad. Approximately $80,000 is anticipated in traffic
mitigation fees after completion of the project.
Mr. Selle pointed out that the City is approximately $1 million short
in secured funding for the estimated project costs. He noted that
the project budget includes $1.36 million in contingency which can
be utilized if necessary. Also, a favorable bidding climate exists
now for separated grade projects and the City may be able to take
advantage of the market conditions.
Mr. Selle then reviewed the proposed detour routes during
construction. Most of the detoured traffic will be routed through the
Auburn Way/SR 18 interchange.
Mr. Selle summarized the rationale for proceeding with the bid
advertisement for Phase I of the 3rd Street Project. The City has
received approval of the biological assessment from the Fisheries
Department and anticipates receiving Washington State
Department of Transportation approval in June 1999 with
construction beginning in July. Additionally, all right-of-way is
secured, a construction management firm is under contract, and all
Phase I funding will be secured prior to bid award. Additionally, the
project will ensure coordination with the Commuter Rail Station
opening in December 1999, will take advantage of a favorable
bidding climate, and will ensure project continuity and the City's
commitment to the public.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to to grant permission to advertise Phase I of the 3rd
Street SW Grade Separation Project (PR 529) subject to
Washington State Department of Transportation approval.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
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VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
Ordinance No. 5239
03.4.3
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, to affirm
that the existing development regulations in the Auburn
Municipal Code are consistent with the City's adopted
Comprehensive Plan in compliance with the Growth
Management Act.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5239.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
Ordinance No. 5240
F5.2.17
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
a Public Works Trust Fund Loan Agreement between the
City and the Washington State Department of Community,
Trade and Economic Development for development of water
corrosion control facilities and appurtenances.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5240.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
Ordinance No. 5241
O1.8
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, adopting a juvenile curfew and parental
responsibility ordinance, reestablishing Chapter 9.50 of the
Auburn City Code, establishing Findings of Fact, and setting
forth penalties for violators.
City Attorney Reynolds noted that the expiration date of
Ordinance No. 5241 should be changed to read June 20,
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2000. He noted that the curfew ordinance will sunset on
June 20, 2000 unless extended by the City Council.
Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5241 with
the correction noted by City Attorney Reynolds.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
Ordinance No. 5245
O1,8
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, repealing Auburn Ordinance Number 5165.
Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5245.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
For clarification of these minutes, Ordinance No. 5245 was
adopted following Item V/LA. 5 of these minutes.
Ordinance No. 5247
F5.2.7
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the acceptance of a grant from the
Department of Ecology for the removal of underground
storage tanks by the City.
Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5247.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
Ordinance No. 5248
O1.8
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending City Code Title 9 entitled "Public
Peace, Morals and Welfare", Chapter 9.01 entitled
"Specified Criminal Statutes Adopted by Reference", Section
9.01.010 entitled, "Adopted - Copies Filed and
Authenticated", to add RCW Title 66, "Alcoholic Beverage
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Control" and RCW Title 69 "Food, Drugs, Cosmetics and
Poisons" as adopted by reference.
Councilmember Barber moved and Counciimember Wagner
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5248.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
Ordinance No. 5249
O7.1
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, King
County, Washington, extending a moratorium on the filing of
applications for business licenses and building permits for
food or drink establishments conducting commercial
stimulant card games and declaring an emergency.
Refer to Item II.A.1 of these minutes for adoption of
Ordinance No. 5249.
Resolutions
Resolution No. 3083
A4.19
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to provide
information to the Continental Savings Bank for purchase or
refinance of a City of Auburn employee's principal residence
located within the Auburn School District.
Ordinance No. 3083 was removed from the agenda
pursuant to the recommendation of the Finance Committee.
Resolution No. 3087
04.4.2
A Resolution of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing
the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Auburn, to execute
an Agreement with Collette Tours to act as tour provider for
the City's Senior Center Program.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3087.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
Resolution No. 3089
04.1.4, O4.9.1 PR 529
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
a Construction Services Agreement with TCl Cablevision of
Washington, Inc., to provide for relocation of existing service
cables within the area of City Project No. PR 529, known as
3rd Street SW Grade Separation/C Street SW/SR 18 Ramp
Project.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3089.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
Resolution No. 3090
04.2, O4.9.1 PR 529
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
an Underground Conversion Agreement with Puget Sound
Energy to furnish and install a main distribution system for
Project No. PR 529, known as 3rd Street SW Grade
Separation/C Street SW/SR 18 Ramp Project.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3090.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
Resolution No. 3091
F5.3
An Interlocal Agreement between Pierce County and the
City of Auburn, relating to the use and allocation of grants
for buildable lands evaluations under Revised Code of
Washington (RCW) 36.70A.215.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3091.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
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Resolution No. 3093
A5.1.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute an
Agreement for Professional Journalism Services between
the City of Auburn and Marjorie Rommel.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3093.
MOTIOI~ CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT
IX.
Executive Session
Mayor Booth recessed the meeting to executive session at 10:42
PM for approximately ten minutes in order to discuss litigation.
Mayor Booth indicated no action is anticipated following the
executive session.
Mayor Booth reconvened the meeting at 10:45 PM.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council this evening,
the meeting adjourned at 10:45 PM.
Approved on the ~/' ~ day of
Charles A. Booth, Mayor
,1999.
D~nielle Daskam, City Clerk
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