HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-17-2000 CITY OF AUBURN
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
July 17, 2000 7:30 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Flag Salute
Mayor Charles A. Booth called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM and
led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
B. Roll Call
Mayor Booth and the followoing Councilmembers were present:
Rich Wagner, Jeanne Barber, Trish Borden, Fred Poe, Sue Singer,
Pete Lewis and Stacey Brothers.
Staff members present included: Fire Chief Bob Johnson, Planning
Director Paul Krauss, Parks and Recreation Director Dick Deal,
Public Works Director Christine Engler, Finance Director Diane L.
Supler, Personnel Director Brenda Heineman, Police Chief Jim
Kelly, Assistant City Attorney Judith Ausman, and City Clerk
Danielle Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a) Hometown Hero Award
Mayor Booth presented Auburn's Hometown Hero
Award to Agnes Farr in recognition of her unique
contributions to the Auburn community. Mayor Booth
spoke of Mrs. Farr's community involvement and
dedication to the community. Two of Mrs. Farr's sons
as well as several of her friends were in attendance.
Page
0 City of Auburn Council Meetin~3 Minutes July 17, 2000
b) Auburn Chapter of DeMolay
Chapter Advisor Mike Palko-Dean of the Auburn
Chapter of DeMolay introduced members of the
Edward James Chapter of DeMolay in attendance this
evening: Kevin Nolan, Dave Lewis, Ryan Foster,
Jacob Wagner, and Mitchell Wagner.
2. Appointments
There was no appointment for City Council review.
D. Aqenda Modifications
There was no agenda modification.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings/Closed Record Hearings
1. Application No. CAP00-0002
A3.23.1
A closed record hearing on an appeal filed by Dennis
Nicholson, et al, on the Hearing Examiner's decision to deny
the request of the applicant, Dennis Nicholson, for a
variance to allow for the construction of a freestanding sign
seventy-five (75) feet high on property located at 1101
Supermall Way.
Planning Director Paul Krauss advised that the applicant
withdrew his appeal of the Hearing Examiner's decision.
Therefor, the closed record hearing was not held.
B. Audience Participation
There was no request from the audience to address the Council.
C. Correspondence
No correspondence was received for City Council review.
Councilmember Lewis reported that he received correspondence
from Dale Zinser, District Manager of the U. S. Postal Service. Mr.
Zinser states in his letter that at this time, there are no funds to
build a new Auburn Post Office, and Auburn is not on the list of
projects in the near future. However, Mr. Zinser indicates that he is
Page 2
. City of Auburn Council Meetin¢~ Minutes July 17, 2000
pursuing possible contract post offices to the north and to the south
of the existing post office. Councilmember Lewis indicated that he
and Councilmember Singer would continue to correspond with the
U.S. Postal Service to urge the remodel of the existing post office
and to site two permanent stations, one to the north and one to the
south of the Auburn Post Office.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A3.7.6
A. Municipal Services
Chair Singer reported the Municipal Services Committee met this
evening at 6:00. The Committee discussed solid waste alternatives
and discussed correspondence from the Communities for Safer
Guns Coalition. The Committee also reviewed and recommended
approval of Ordinance No. 5421 approving a Federal Aviation
Administration grant. The next meeting of the Municipal Services
Committee is scheduled for Monday, August 7, 2000 at 6:00 PM.
B. Planning and Community Development
Chair Borden reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met July 10, 2000. The Committee discussed building
heights in the downtown area, the Senior Center hazardous
materials abatement, and Brannan Park lighting. The Committee
received a presentation from Parks and Recreation Director Deal
on a community center concept. The Committee also discussed
King County Planning's housing target and comprehensive plan
amendments. The Committee discussed panhandle lots and
access tracts. The next regular meeting of the Planning and
Community Development Committee is scheduled for Monday, July
24, 2000 at 6:30 PM.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met July 10,
2000: The Committee discussed street delay agreements,
recommended approval of a fire flow protection agreement with the
City of Pacific, reviewed the Six Year Transportation Improvement
Plan and in particular discussed the 277th Street project and its
funding. The Committee could not recommend funding the entire
shortfall of $5 Million but recommended a $2 Million contribution to
the 277th Street project. The next regular meeting of the Public
Works Committee is scheduled for July 24, 2000 at the special time
of 3:00 PM.
Page 3
City of Auburn Council Meetinn Minutes July 17, 2000
D. Finance
Chair Barber reported the Finance Committee met this evening at
6:30. The Committee reviewed and recommended approval of
consent items, Ordinance No. 5413, and Ordinance No. 5422. The
Council also discussed Council salaries and benefits. The next
regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for
Monday, August 7, 2000 at 6:30 PM.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes
1. Minutes of the July 5, 2000 regular City Council meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2,F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 152818 through 153186 in the
amount of $1,938,003.00 for Period 7 and dated July 17,
2000; and a wire transfer to King County Library System in
the amount of $1,026,909.35.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 259010 to 259215 in the amount of
$536,157.48 and electronic deposit transmissions in the
amount of $647,215.58 for a grand total of $1,183,373.06 for
the pay period covering June 28, 2000 to July 11, 2000.
C. Contract Administration
1. Old Library Building Hazardous Materials Abatement
04.4.2
City Council to grant permission to solicit bids for a small
works contract to remove identified hazardous materials
from the old library building prior to the remodel project.
2. Parks Project Number C9062
05.2
City Council to grant permission to pre-qualify prospective
bidders to design and construct the lighting system for
Page 4
City of Auburn Council Meetin_~ Minutes July 17, 2000
Brannan Park Field No. 1, and to solicit bids from the
identified, qualified vendors/contractors.
3. Public Works Project Number C9025
04.6.3 c9025
City Council to award Contract No. 00-03, Project No.
C9025, 2000 Storm Replacement Program, to Shoreline
Construction Company on their low bid of $91,763.00 plus
Washington State sales tax of $7,891.62 for a total contract
price of $99,654.62.
D. Surplus Property
F4.6.1
1. Legal Department
City Council to authorize the surplus and disposal of the
following items which are outdated or no longer in working
order:
IBM Selectric II Electric Typewriter
IBM Selectric II Electric Typewriter, Serial Number 0011500005
L shaped brown desk with drawers
Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to approve the Consent Agenda.
Councilmember Brothers requested a correction to the minutes of
the July 5, 2000 Council meeting so that the third paragraph under
Item VII.A.5 on page 12 reads: "Councilmember Brothers
questioned the purpose of equipment the City will receive from
King County. Fire Chief Johnson responded that the City will
receive chemical, radiological, and biological agents protective
gear and chemical detectors. A full list of the equipment is
contained in the agenda packet."
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no item under this section for City Council review.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
There was no item under this section for City Council review.
Page 5
City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes July 17, 2000
VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. O~inances
1. Ordinance No. 5372
04.10
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Chapter 1.25 entitled "Civil Penalties
for Violations."
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Poe
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5372.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Ordinance No. 5413
F2.4.9
An Ordinance relating to Local Improvement District No.
347; fixing the amount, form, date, interest rate and maturity
of the Local Improvement District No. 347 bond; providing
for the sale and delivery thereof to U.S. Bank, National
Association, in Seattle, Washington; and fixing the interest
rate on Local Improvement District assessment installments.
Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5413.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Ordinance No. 5416
03.1 o. 1 cuP00-0003
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, King County,
Washington, providing for a conditional use permit to
construct a drive through espresso stand on property zoned
C-1 (Light Commercial) located at 410 West Main Street,
within the city of Auburn, Washington.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5416.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
Page 6
City of Auburn Council Meetin_q Minutes July 17, 2000
4. Ordinance No. 5417
o3.10.1 cuP00-0002
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, providing
for a conditional use permit to allow construction of three
duplex units (for a total of six dwelling units) on property in
the R-3 (Duplex Residential District) located at 2121 "D"
Street SE, within the city of Auburn, Washington.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5417.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
5. Ordinance No. 5418
03.10.3 MIN0001-99
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving
a surface mining permit to allow the continued mining of a
77-acre parcel located east of "M" Street SE and south of
Highway 18, within the city of Auburn, Washington.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5418.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
6. Ordinance No. 5420
F5.2.15, O4.9.1 PR 529
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Ordinance 4786 by approving
additional Washington State Transportation Improvement
Board Grant funds to prepare and implement the SR 18/C
Street SW Ramp Modifications/3rd Street SW Grade
Separation Project, PR 529.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Poe
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5420.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
Page 7
City of Auburn Council Meetin_cl Minutes July 17, 2000
7. Ordinance No. 5421
F5.4.2, 04.4.9.4
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to accept
an allocation of grant funds in the amount of One Hundred
Sixty Thousand Six Hundred forty-nine ($160,649.00)
Dollars from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal
Aviation Administration which grant requires a ten percent
contribution ($17,849.00) from the City to fund an Airport
Master Plan update and to acquire and install perimeter
fencing on the west boundary of the Auburn Municipal
Airport, authorizing the execution of the grant agreements
and approving the expenditure and appropriation of said
funds.
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5421.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
8. Ordinance No. 5422
F3.14
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Ordinance No. 5323, the 2000
Budget Ordinance, and authorizing the Mayor to accept
Schedule "A" which relates to the City of Auburn 2000
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 Lewis
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5422
amended to include in Schedule A, page 2, an appropriation
under Non-Departmental of $150,000 for Professional
Services for the Public Safety Building Study consultant and
a $150,000 reduction in the unreserved ending fund balance
on page 3 of Schedule A resulting in a $23,600 requested
amendment for a new anticipated unreserved ending fund
balance $3,478,500.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
Page 8
· City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes July t7, 2000
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 3236
o4.11
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
an Interlocal Agreement regarding emergency fire flow
protection for the proposed Vista Heights development at
Lakeland between the City of Auburn and the City of Pacific.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Poe
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3236 with an amendment
to delete the word "binding" from paragraph 1.c of the
Interlocal Agreement.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Resolution No. 3237
O4.11
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
an Interlocal Agreement regarding the Duberry Hill
development project between the City of Auburn and King
County Water District #111.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Poe
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3237.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT
A. Executive Session
No executive session was held.
Page 9
City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes July 17, 2000
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the
meeting adjourned at 8:09 PM.
Approved on the ¢~J~" day of ~-Zy .2000.
Charles A. Booth, Mayor kam, City Clerk
Page 10