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Home My WebLink About11-15-1999 CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES November 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 in attendance: Pete Lewis, Sue Singer, Jeanne Barber, Trish Borden, Fred Poe, and Gene Cerino. Councilmember Rich Wagner was excused from attendance. Staff members present included: City Attorney Michael J. Reynolds, Police Chief Jim Kelly, Fire Chief Bob Johnson, Personnel Director Brenda Heineman, Parks and Recreation Director Dick Deal, Planning and Community Development Director Paul Krauss, Associate Planner Bea Sanders, Assistant Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Public Works Director Christine Engler, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam. C. Announcements and Appointmenm 1. Announcements a) Proclamation - "Think Safe Week" Mayor Booth to present a proclamation declaring the week of November 15 - 19, 1999 as "Think Safe Week" to the Auburn Riverside High School DECA Club. Mayor Booth read and presented a proclamation declaring November 15 through 19, 1999 as "Think Page1 City of Auburn Council Meetin;i Minutes November 15, 19~o~ II. Safe Week" in the city of Auburn to Riverside High School DECA Club members Rachael Ankerfelt, Jerad Ostlund and Darrell Miller. b) Ernest F. Crane Susan Crane, the widow of Ernest F. Crane was in attendance to receive an honorarium from the City of Auburn. Mr. Crane was a decorated veteran who completed four terms as a state legislator for the 31st Legislative District, was past president of the South King County Bar Association, and practiced law in the state of Washington for fifty years. Mr. Crane served in the Army during World War II and received a Silver Star, a Bronze Star, and a Purple Heart. He also served in the Korean War. Mayor Booth presented Mrs. Crane with a plaque in Mr. Crane's honor. Appointments There was no appointment for Council consideration. Agenda Modifications Agenda modifications included the transmittal of the November 8, 1999 Public Works Committee minutes under Item III.C of these minutes, and a corrected Development Agreement (Petition for Annexation, Annexation Agreement, and Declaration of Covenant) for Application No. WSC0010-99 transmitted under Item VI.A of these minutes, and a corrected Exhibit "A" to Ordinance No. 5318 transmitted under Item VII.A.5 of these minutes. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE Public Hearings There was no public hearing scheduled for this evening. B. Audience Participation Roger Montgomery, 11 "F" Street NW, Auburn, WA Mr. Montgomery expressed concern with the condition of "F" Street NW in the vicinity of West Auburn High School. He indicated that he has made several requests to the City to repair the street, which has three-inch lifts and contains weeds. Mayor Booth indicated staff would address his request. Page 2 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes November 15, t99~, II1. Correspondence No correspondence was received for City Council review. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS ^3.7.6 A. Municipal Services Chair Poe reported the Municipal Services Committee met this evening at 6:00 PM. The Committee reviewed and recommended approval of Resolution No. 3126, authorizing an agreement with 3- H Cable Communications Consultants, and the surplus of a 1971 Mack fire engine. The next regular meeting of' the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for December 6, 1999 at 6:00 PM. Planning & Community Development Chair Borden reported the Planning and Community Development Committee met November 8, 1999. The Committee reviewed Resolution No. 3127, which authorizes a contract with the Auburn Downtown Association. The Committee recommended approval of the final pay estimate for the Skate Park project and a water and sewer availability certificate for Elmer Hautala. The Committee also discussed parks on Lea Hill and reviewed a schematic drawing of the new high school which will be located on Lea Hill. The next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for November 22, 1999 at 6:30 PM. Public Works Vice Chair Poe reported the Public Works Committee met November 8, 1999. The Committee recommended approval of several contract administration items that appear on the Council's agenda this evening. The Committee also recommended approval of Ordinance No. 5312 to reduce the speed limit on Auburn Way South from 17th Street to Poplar Street from 45 mph to 35 mph. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for November 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 and Resolution No. 3129. The Committee also discussed the 2000 Budget. The next regular Page 3 I" [ I Iltl: -- City of Auburn Council Meetin9 Minutes November 15, 1999 IV. meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for December 6, 1999 at 6:30 PM. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes Minutes of the November 1, 1999 regular City Council meeting. Vouchers F4.O.2,F4.9.5 Claims Claims check numbers 146536 through 146927 in the amount of $2,252,510.74 for Period 11 and dated November 15, 1999; and a wire transfer (Sequence No. 991105002256) in the amount of $298,458.04 to King County Library System for Billing No. 12. Payroll Payroll check numbers 255542 to 255739 in the amount of $509,083.53 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $576,718.74 for a grand total of $1,085,802.27 for the pay period covering October 26, 1999 to November 9, 1999. Contract Administration Skate Park 05.2 City Council to approve Final Pay Estimate No. 4 in the amount of $47,199.12, and accept construction of the Skate Park, Project Number C8068, Contract Number 99-08. Public Works Proiect Number C9005 ~ ~p 04.11.1 c9005 City Council to grant permission to advertise for pre- qualification of bidders and bids for Public Works Project Number C9005, Well 2 and Well 6. Page 4 City of Auburn Council MeetinR Minutes November 15, 1999 Public Works Project Number C9013 O4.9.1 C9013 City Council to award Public Works Contract Number 99-18, Project Number C9013, "J" Street - Street Improvements, to R. W. Scott Construction on their Iow bid of $136,004.80. Public Works Proiect Number PR 548 04.9.1 PR 548 City Council to approve Change Order No. 2 to Contract Number 99-09, for work on Public Works Project Number PR 548, "B" Street LID, in the amount of $15,800. Public Works Project Number C8016 o4.11.1 c8016 City Council to approve Final Pay Estimate No. 5 in the amount $5,382.22, and accept construction for Public Works Contract Number 98-21, Project Number C8016, 8th Street NE Water Main and Pedestrian Facility Improvement. Public Works Project Number PR529D 04.9.1 PR 529D City Council approve Final Pay Estimate No. 4 in the amount of $1,815.88, and accept construction for Public Works Contract Number 98-32, Project Number PR529D, Sunbreak/T'horoughbred Demolition. Amendment No. 1 to Aqreement for Professional Services with Consoer Townsend Envirodyne Engineers, Inc. A3.16.9 City Council to approve Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement No. AG-C-74 between the City of Auburn and Consoer Townsend Envirodyne Engineers, Inc. Call for Public Hearin,q 2000 Final Bud.qet City Council to call for a public hearing to be held December 6, 1999 on the 2000 Final Budget. on Page 5 City of Auburn Council Meetin;i Minutes November 15, 1999 VI. E. Surplus Property F4.6.1 Fire Department City Council to authorize the surplus and disposition of: (1) 1971 Mack Fire Engine Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to approve the Consent Agenda. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no item under this section for City Council review. NEW BUSINESS Application Number WSC0010-99 A3.13.8 City Council to consider the request of Elmer Y. Hautala for a Development Agreement for the issuance of water and sewer availability certificates for property located at 306xx 124th Avenue SE and to approve the Petition for Annexation, Annexation Agreement and Declaration of Covenant. Planning and Community Development Director Krauss explained the application from Elmer Hautala is for water and sewer certificates for a small single-family subdivision located on Lea Hill. Mr. Krauss advised that King County will not accept availability certificates from the City of Auburn until the City has an approved sewer plan. Public Works Director Engler clarified that King County will not accept certificates of availability for sewer after October 26, 1999 or until such time the City has an approved sewer plan. City Attorney Reynolds advised of proposed modifications to the Development Agreement and to Ordinance No. 5318, which appears later on the agenda, to address the fact that King County will not accept sewer availability certificates from the City after Page 6 City of Auburn Council Meetinq Minutes November 15, 199~1 October 26, 1999. City Attorney Reynolds road the following paragraphs to be added to the bottom of page 2 of Ordinance No. 5318: "WHEREAS, King Count/ has indicated it will not be able to accept a certificate of sewer availability from the City that was not in the King County system prior to October 26, 1999 until such time as the City has an approved sewer comprehensive plan; and WHEREAS, at this time the City does not have an approved sewer comprohensive plan; and" City Attorney Reynolds rocommended the following additional language to article 1.3, page 2 of the Development Agroement: "The Owners understand that King County has indicated it will not be able to accept a certificate of sewer availability at this time." Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to approve the Development Agreement with the additional language to page 2, article 1.3, as proposed by the City Attorney. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. O~inances Ordinance No. 5312 O1.8 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Chapter 10.12, Section 120, entitled "lncroases and Decreases on State Highways" to reduce the speed limit from 45 MPH to 35 MPH on Auburn Way South (SR 164) from 17th Street SE to Poplar Street SE. Councilmember Poe moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5312. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Page 7 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes November 15, 1999 ¸3. Ordinance No. 5314 04.6.2, F4.3 An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Auburn City Code Chapter 13.20 entitled "Sewers", Section 13.20.440 entitled "Fees and Charges." Councilmember Poe moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5314. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Ordinance No. 5315 F5.3 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving acceptance of the King County Office of Cultural Resource appropriation and expenditure of grant funds in the amount of Three Thousand and no/100 Dollars ($3,000.00), and authorizing the Mayor to execute Contract No. D27380D. City Attorney Reynolds noted a correction to the numeric dollar amount contained in Section 1 where "($300.00)" should read "($3,000.00)". Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5315. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Ordinance No. 5316 O3.10.1 CUP0005-99 An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, providing for a Conditional Use Permit to allow Valley Bank a drive-in bank facility in conjunction with a new bank to be built on property zoned C-1 (Light Commercial) located at 1001 "D" Street NE, within the city of Auburn, Washington. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5316. MOTION CARRIED. 5-0. Councilmember Poe abstained. Page 8 Ii I I I1[1' City of Auburn Council Meetin.q Minutes November 15, 1999 Ordinance No. 5318 A3.13.8 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Auburn to execute a Development Agreement between the City and Elmer Y. Hautala and Craig Shockman and James Tolas. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5318 as modified by the City Attorney and discussed under Item VI.A of these minutes. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Ordinance No. 5319 O4.9 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, repealing Auburn City Code Chapter 10.28 entitled "Street Use Restrictions" and amending Auburn City Code Title 9 entitled "Public Peace, Morals and Welfare as Adopted" by adding a new Chapter 9.12 entitled "Street Use Restrictions" for the purpose of incorporating changes as required by RCVV Chapter 47.48 entitled "Closing Highways and Restricting Traffic" to implement enforcement of a new frost protection program for all public highways, roads and streets within the jurisdiction of the City of Auburn. Councilmember Poe moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5319. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Resolutions Resolution No. 3126 o4.1.3.3 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Cable Television Consultant Services Agreement between Page 9 City of Auburn Council Meetinfl Minutes November 15, 1999 the City and 3-H Cable Communications Consultants for 2000. Councilmember Poe moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3126. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Resolution No. 3127 A1.10 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 with the Auburn Downtown Association, a non-profit organization, to administer the operation of the Business Improvement Area for the term July 1, 1999 through December 31, 2000. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3127. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Resolution No. 3129 A1.4.1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Interlocal Agreement continuing the authority of the Auburn Municipal Court as the Municipal Court of the City of Algona, and establishing an amended filing fee schedule. Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3129. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT Study Session Mayor Booth advised a study session will be scheduled prior to the end of the year to review long-term budget planning. Page 10 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes November 15, 1999 1999 Election Mayor Booth congratulated Councilmember Trish Borden on a successful campaign for re-election. Mayor Booth also commended Councilmember Cerino for his well-run election campaign. Executive Session No executive session was held. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:03 PM. Approved on the J ~'~ day of ~ ,1999. Charles A. Booth, Mayor Danielle Daskam, City Clerk Page 11 I r ]