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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-02-1999 CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES August2, 1999 7:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Flaq 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, Fred Poe, Gene Cerino, and Rich Wagner. Staff members present included: Planning and Community Development Director Paul Krauss, City Attorney Michael J. Reynolds, Personnel Director Brenda Heineman, Public Works Director Christine Engler, City Engineer Dennis Dowdy, Police Chief Dave Purdy, Fire Chief Bob Johnson, Traffic Engineer Steve Mullen, Traffic Planner Joe Welsh, Finance Director Diane L. Supler, Financial Operations Manager Sherri Crawford, Parks and Recreation Director Dick Deal, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam. C. Announcements and Appointments 1. Announcements a) Auburn Pride Award Mayor Booth to present the Auburn Pride Award to Thoroughbred Collision Center. Mayor Booth presented the Auburn Pride Award to Thoroughbred Collision Center in recognition of their award-winning collision repair center located on "A" Street SE. Mr. Leonard Lassak and Mr. Allan Page 1 City of Auburn Council Meetin.q Minutes August 2, 199q II. Thomason were present to receive the award. Mayor Booth congratulated them on their contributions to the community. Appointments There were no appointments for City Council consideration. Agenda Modifications Agenda modifications included the July 26, 1999 Planning and Community Development Committee minutes transmitted under Item III.B of these minutes, the July 26, 1999 Public Works Committee minutes transmitted under IIl.C of these minutes, and Application No. ANX0002-99 transmitted under Item VI.B of these minutes. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings 2000-2005 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program 04.9.3 State law requires the City of Auburn to annually prepare and adopt a comprehensive transportation improvement program for each ensuing six calendar years. Prior to adoption of a six year transportation program a public hearing is held to review the work accomplished under each Six Year Transportation Improvement Program for the purpose of determining current city street needs, and to adopt a revised and extended comprehensive transportation improvement prog ram. Transportation Planner Joe Welsh presented the staff report for the Six Year Transportation Improvement Program. The Six Year Transportation Improvement Program is required by state law, ensures advance planning, encourages coordinated development of transportation projects, identifies financial impacts and informs the public and other jurisdictions of the City's transportation plans. The methodology for developing the program includes examining growth trends, reviewing safety data, reviewing transportation plans, prioritizing needs, identifying revenue Page 2 City of Auburn Council Meetinq Minutes August 2, 1999 and financial constraints, and creating or updating a list of projects and timelines. In summary, the Six Year Transportation Improvement Program represents a $151 million investment in transportation funded through local investment and grant programs. It includes continued emphasis on grade separation projects, emphasizes completion of corridors, creates and improves connections to future transit, and supports safety through traffic signalization, pedestrian separation, and experimental crosswalk program. Highlights of the roadway improvements include completion of the FAST Corridor projects at South 277th Street and 3rd Street SW, prioritization of the "A' Street SW/NVV and Auburn Way North corridors, and improvement of road links to Sound Transit. Non-motorized improvements include a bike and pedestrian link between the Interurban Trail, Sound Transit and downtown, and a bike lane on 15th Street SW. Safety imp'rovements include a pedestrian bridge at the Transit Center, an experimental pedestrian crosswalk program, and the addition and upgrade of traffic signals. The experimental crosswalk program includes embedded amber LED stobe lights in the crosswalk. Crosswalks near schools and those with high pedestrian activity will be targeted. The program will not only increase night time visibility but improve daylight recognition of the crosswalks. Councilmember Borden questioned the future of the new pedestrian pushbuttons for the downtown crosswalks. Traffic Engineer Steve Mullen explained that the pedestrian pushbuttons were originally intended to allow pedestrians to pre-empt vehicular traffic to be able to cross streets more quickly. Until vehicle detection is available at intersections, the pedestrian pushbuttons cannot be fully utilized. On Auburn Way, the pedestrian pushbuttons allow people more Page 3 City of Auburn Council Meetin.q Minutes Au;lust 2, 1999 time to cross the street where the normal signal timing would not. Councilmember Borden expressed concern that the pedestrian pushbuttons are confusing to the public and the cycling for a pedestrian "walk" signal is too long. Mr. Mullen responded that pedestrian pushbuttons ensure that the pedestrian has sufficient time to cross the street. When vehicle detection is available, pedestrians will be able to pre- empt the vehicle traffic cycle. Mr. Mullen estimated that the cost of providing vehicle detection is $12,000 per intersection. There are sixteen intersections in the downtown area. Councilmember Lewis expressed support for the experimental pedestrian crosswalk program. Mayor Booth opened the public hearing. Ken Nelson, 122 South Division, Auburn, WA Mr. Nelson advised that he is handicapped and utilizes an electric scooter to get around. He described the pedestrian pushbuttons as confusing and asked that they operate as they have in the past. Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Poe seconded to close the public hearing. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Audience Participation Dick Richards, 3611 I Street NE #284, Auburn, WA Mr. Richards spoke on behalf of Auburn Good or Days. He described the incorporation and intent of the organization. Mr. Richards also initiated comments regarding Home Plate Tavern's application for a right-of-way permit. City Attorney Reynolds advised that the appropriate forum regarding right-of-way permit applications is the Public Works Committee. Mayor Booth invited Mr. Richards to attend the August 9, 1999 Public Works Committee meeting. Page 4 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes Au;lust 2, 1999 I11. Correspondence No correspondence was received for City Council review. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS A3.7.6 A. Municipal Services Chair Poe reported the Municipal Services Committee met this evening at 6:00 PM. The Committee reviewed and discussed final pay estimates for the underground storage tank removal and aboveground storage tank installation projects. The Committee also discussed Ordinance No. 5224, relating to false alarm, and requests that the ordinance not go forward to Council until August 16, 1999. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for August 16, 1999 at 6:00 PM. Planning & Community Development Chair Borden reported the Planning and Community Development Committee met July 26, 1999. The Committee referred Application No. WSC0006-99 to staff for further information, reviewed and recommended Council approval of a request to annex (Application No. ANX0002-99), reviewed and recommended approval of Resolutions No. 3107 and 3106, and discussed the Community Development Block Grant funding for the 1999 program year. The Committee also discussed the new library construction, senior center conversion, the White River Trail, and the commuter rail station. The next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for August 9, 1999 at 6:30 PM. Public Works Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met July 26, 1999. The Committee discussed and recommended approval of contract administration items and the Six Year Transportation Improvement Program. The Committee also received a presentation on commuter rail. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for August 9, 1999 at 4:30 PM. Vice Chair Poe will chair the meeting and Councilmember Lewis will attend in Chair Wagner's absence. Page 5 City of Auburn Council Meetin;i Minutes AuRust 2, 1999 IV, Finance Chair Barber reported the Finance Committee met this evening at 6:00 PM. The Committee reviewed and recommended approval of claims and payroll vouchers, Ordinance No. 5270, and Resolution No. 3083. The Committee also received a status report on the LEOFF I long term care program. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for August 16, 1999 at 6:30 PM. CONSENTAGENDA A. Minutes 1. Minutes of the July 19, 1999 regular City Council meeting. B. Vouchers F4.9.2,F4.9.5 Claims Claims check numbers 143949 through 144360 in the amount of $1,091,724.17 for Period 7 and dated August 2, 1999. Payroll Payroll check numbers 253869 to 254121 in the amount of $396,428.27 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $611,853.50 for a grand total of $1,008,281.77 for the pay period covering July 15, 1999 to July 27, 1999. C. Contract Administration Public Works Project Numbers C8010, C9023, and C9045 04.6.3 City Council to award Public Works Contract Number 99-04; Public Works Project Numbers C8010, 1998/99 Sanitary Sewer Replacement Program; C9023, Industrial Bolt; and C9045 St. Matthews Water Conveyance Improvements, to Gary Merlino Construction on their Iow bid of $808,500 plus Washington State sales tax of $69,531 for a total contract price of $878,031. Page 6 City of Auburn Council Meetin.q Minutes Au;lust 2, 1999 Public Works Project Number C8046 O4.8,1 C8046 City Council award Public Works Contract Number 99-15, Project Number C8046, Central Storm Drain - H Street Improvements to Robison Construction on their Iow bid of $527,596.50 plus Washington State sales tax of $45,373.30 for a total contract price of $572,969.80. Public Works Project Number C8002 O4.9.1 C8002 City Council approve Final Pay Estimate No. 6 in the amount of $26,399.05, and accept construction for Public Works Contract Number 98-13, Project Number C8002, "A" Street Overlay and Sanitary Sewer Replacement. Public Works Project Number PR 626A O4.13.1 City Council approve Final Pay Estimate No. 6 in the amount of $1,537.97, and accept construction for Public Works Contract Number 98-05, Project Number PR 626A, Underground Storage Tank Removal. Public Works Project Number PR 626B O4.13,1 City Council approve Final Pay Estimate No. 6 in the amount of $107.46, and accept construction for Public Works Contract No. 98-16, Project Number PR 626B, Aboveground Storage Tank Installation. D. Surplus Property Fire Department F4.6.1 City Council approve following equipment: the surplus and trade-in of the Two (2) EXO 26 Full Face Masks S/N 821619, 675 Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to approve the Consent Calendar. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Page 7 City of Auburn Council Meetin.q M nutes August 2, 1999 VI, UNFINISHED BUSINESS There were no i~ems under this section for City Council review. NEW BUSINESS Application No. REZ0003-99 03.8 REZ0003-99 City Council.to consider the request of the Danner Corporation for a rezone of a 5.5 acre parcel of property located at 307 Oravetz Road from C-3, Heavy Commercial, to M-l, Light Industrial Zone. Planning and Community Development Director Krauss explained the applicant, Danner Corporation, requests a rezone from C-3, Heavy Commemial, to M-l, Light Industrial. The applicant has been operating a business on the site for over twenty years. A few years ago, Danner Corporation requested a Comprehensive Plan amendment from Heavy Commercial to Light Industrial, which the City Council approved. The rezone application is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, the existing use of the site and the future use of the site. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to approve the rezone based upon the Hearing Examiner's findings of fact, conclusions and conditions, and to instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Application No. ANX0002-99 03.1 ANX0002-99 City Council consideration on the request of property owners to annex a 1.5 acre parcel of property that is located on South 85th Avenue. Planning and Community Development Director Krauss described the application as a small annexation consisting of 1.5 acres which is an unincorporated island of King County. In response to a question from Councilmember Wagner, Mr. Krauss explained that typically annexed areas assume the R1 zone. However, the Council could pre-zone the area for light industrial uses. Page 8 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes Au;lust 2, 1999 Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to authorize the preparation and circulation of a petition for annexation. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. O~inances Ordinance No. 5224 F4.3, O1.8 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, repealing Auburn City Code Chapter 15.56 entitled "Intrusion Alarms" and enacting a new Auburn City Code Chapter 15.56 entitled "Alarm Systems" which requires registration; establishes fees; provides fines for excessive false alarms; provides for punishment of violations; and establishes a system of administration. By direction of the Municipal Services Committee, Ordinance No. 5224 was withdrawn from the agenda. Ordinance No. 5270 F3.13 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Ordinance No. 5181, the 1999 Budget Ordinance, and authorizing the Mayor to accept Schedule "A" which relates to City of Auburn 1999 Budget reallocation of funds in various accounts in several funds pursuant to RCW 35A.33.120, and setting forth findings. Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5270. Councilmember Lewis advised that the Finance Committee reviewed the budget amendments at length and have asked that next year's mid-year proposed budget amendments be distributed to all Councilmembers at the same time and that the budget adjustments be annotated with the name of the Committee where the adjustment was made, the date of the meeting and the amount of the adjustment. Page 9 City of Auburn Council MeetincI Minutes Au.q-,=* 2, 1999 Councilmember Borden inquired whether the budget amendment includes sufficient funding for improvements to the downtown traffic signals and pedestrian crossings. Mayor Booth advised that requests for funding should be addressed through the Public Works Committee and covered by the year-end budget adjustments. Public Works Director Engler added that another consideration is whether there are sufficient staff resources to develop and construct the project this year. She recommended considering the project for funding in the year 2000. Finance Director Supier provided a brief summary of the Ending Fund Balance for the General Fund. Ms. Supler directed the Council's attention to page 3 of Schedule A. Approximately $7.5 million is budgeted for Ending Fund Balance. Of that amount, $388,500 is requested for retirement reserve and $3.2 million (approximately ten percent of the General Fund) is requested for operating reserve. The remaining Ending Fund Balance that is not designated for any particular purpose is $3.9 million. In response to Councilmember Borden, Finance Director Supler explained that the Cumulative Reserve Fund is a separate fund and was created several years ago as a rainy- day fund. The Council authorizes use of the fund for designated emergency uses. The current balance of the Cumulative Reserve Fund is approximately $3 million. Councilmember Poe observed an increase in plan check fees and a decrease in building permit fees. Financial Operations Manager Sherri Crawford advised that during the initial preparation for the mid-year budget adjustment, the building permit fee revenues were down due in part to the inactivity at Lakeland Hills and building 3ermits waiting to be picked up. Councilmember Borden questioned the increase in gambling excise tax. Finance Director Supler advised that during preparation of the 1999 Budget estimates, there was no history on the amount of gambling taxes generated by the Page 10 City of Auburn Council Meetin;I Minutes Au.n.~t 2, 199q mini-casinos. The increase in revenues is based on the first and second quarter of gambling excise tax revenues. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 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. Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3083. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Resolution No. 3105 04,9.3 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, adopting the 2000-2005 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program of the City of Auburn pursuant to R.C.W. Chapter 35.77 of the laws of the state of Washington, Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3105. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Resolution No. 3106 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 1999-2001 Senior Rights Assistance Outreach Sites Memorandum of Agreement between the City and Senior Services' Senior Rights Assistance. Page 11 City of Auburn Council Meetinfl Minutes Au.qust 2, 1999 Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3106. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Resolution No. 3107 05.2 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 between the City and Boyle Wagoner Architects for consultant services relating to developing a site plan for the Olson Canyon property. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3107. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT Executive Session Mayor Booth recessed the meeting to executive session at 8:26 PM for approximately twenty minutes in order to discuss a matter of real estate. Mayor Booth reconvened the meeting at 8:40 PM. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:40 PM. Approved on the day of ~~ ,1999. Charles A. Booth, Mayor 'Dar{ielle Daskam, City Clerk Page 12