HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-02-1975AUBURN, WASHINGTON TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 2, 1975
The regular meeting of the Auburn City Council convened at 8:00 P.M., in the Auburn
City Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present: Councilman Lawler, Kitchell, Craig, Larson, Holman, Flechsig
and Lea.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Holman, seconded by Kitchell, that the Council Minutes of August 18,
1975, be approved with the following correction: Page 3, last paragraph, first
sentence should read "Mrs. Forest Kimmerle, of 102 "J" Street N.E., and Kazuo Ninomiya,
of I05 "J" Street N.E., had several questions in regard to the motion on the ACAP
Group Home."
MOTION CARRIED
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Kersey declared Public Hearing open on the request of Mr. and Mrs. George
McPheeters to rezone from R-3 (Residential Duplex District) to C-1 (Light Commercial),
property located at 940 East Main Street. (Application No. 16-75)
The Planning Commission recommends approval of this request because it will conform
to the development pattern established along East Main Street.
e'"° Mr. and Mrs. McPheeters were present to support their request.
~ It was moved by Holman, seconded by Lea, that the Public Hearing be closed.
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MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Holman, seconded by Lea, that the request of Mr. and Mrs. George
McPheeters to rezone from R-3 (Residential Duplex District) to C-1 (Light Commercial)
be approved and the City Attorney be directed to draw up the necessary
ordinance.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Kersey declared Public Hearing open on the request of David M. 5iewerath and
Michael J. Rubel to rezone from a Special Property Use Permit to a Conditional Use
Permit, property located on the northwest corner of "O" and 31st Streets S.E.
(Application No. 18-75)
The Planning Commission recommends approval of this request with the proposed
reduction of units and. change of layout and design and that the revised plot plan
be attached to the ordinance.
It was moved by Craig, seconded by Lea, that the Public Hearing be closed.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Craig, seconded by Kitchell, that the request of David M. 5iewerath
and Michael J. Rubel to rezone from a Special Property Use Permit to a Conditional
Use Permit be approved, the Planning Commission recommendations be concurred with
and the revised plot plan be attached to the ordinance, and the City Attorney be
directed to draw up the necessary ordinance.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Kersey declared Public Hearing open on the requested Amendment to the City
of Auburn Zoning Ordinance No. 1702 as amended Chapter 11.22.065 (Pertaining to
Conditional Use Permits) Item A-1 Allowable Uses, Item B. Child Care Nurseries.
The proposed amendment would change Item B to read "Child Care Centers of seven (7)
or more children".
The Planning Commission recommends approval of the requested amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance No. 1702 as amended Chapter 11.22.065 (Pertaining to Conditional Use Permits)
Item A-1 Allowable Uses, Item B Child Care Nurseries. Changing Item B to read
"Child Care Centers of seven (7) or more children".
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Mr. Bi11 Gregory of 220 "M" Street N.E., representing the Day Care Mothers Association,
stated they would encourage the amendment to Ordinance No. 1702 as most of the Day
Care Mothers are only in the business temporarily to add a little extra income to
their family budgets. Iie pointed out that their insurance rates would increase and
the costs involved in becomming a Day Care Mother would be somewhat excessive if
the amendment is not passed.
It was pointed out that the proposed amendment would not exempt the requirement of
obtaining a General Business License.
It was moved by Larson, seconded by Holman, that the Public Hearing be closed.
MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Lawler, that the requested Amendment to the
City of Auburn Zoning Ordinance No. 1702 as amended Chapter 11.22.065 (Pertaining to
Conditional Use Permits) Item A-1 Allowable Uses, Item B Child Care Nurseries. The
praposed amendment would change Item B to read "Child Care Centers of seven (7)
or more children" be approved and the City Attorney be directed to draw up the
necessary ordinance.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
CORRESPONDENCE
MOTION CARRIED
The City Clerk read a Zone Change Application from Alfred M. Barem (Application No.
20-75)
It was moved by Lea, seconded by Holman, that the Zone Change Application from
Alfred M. Barem (Application No. 20-75) and the Zone Change Application from
Edith B. Clark (Application No. 21-75) be referred to the Planning Commission
for recommendations.
MOTION CARRIED
RECOMMENDATIONS
The following items were submitted by the Director of Public Works, Pat Nevins,
for Council Approval:
Pay Estimate No. 1, final, to Hewlett Packard for purchase of Electronic
Measuring Device, .Contract 75-11, in the amount of $4,466.28.
It was moved by Lea, seconded by Holman, that the project be accepted by the City
as complete and Pay Estimate No. 1, final, to Hewlett Packard for $4,466.28 be
approved for payment and the retained percentage amounting to $468.66 be paid in
thirty days provided no liens or claims are filed and clearance is secured from the
Department of Labor and Industries.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Change Order No. 1 to Associated Sand & Gravel to Contract 75-I5, Sts. Imp.
181 & 182 to include St. Imp. 183, overlaying of "F" St. S.E. from 17th S.E.
to 19th S.E. in the amount of $2,746.20 (increase).
It was moved by Lea, seconded by Holman, that the adoption of Change Order No. 1
to Associated Sand & Gravel, for an increase in the amount of $2,746.20, be approved.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AZI Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED
Pay Estimate No. 1 to Assoc. Sand & Gravel on Contract No. 75-15, overlay
of "M" St. S.E. and "C" St. S.W., St. Imp. Nos. 181 & 182, in the amount of
$43,132.08.
It was moved by Lea, seconded by Flechsig, that Pay Estimate No. 1 to Associated
Sand & Gravel, for $43,132..08, be approved for payment.
ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Change Order No. l to R. W. Rhine, Inc., Contract No. 75-08, demolition of
municipally owned buildings, authorizing pulverizing of existing concrete
floors and slabs and walls instead of removing from site. This due to
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extreme hazard to existing utilities located in alley and sidewalk surrounding
the site.
It was moved by Lawler, seconded by Holman, that the adoption of Change Order No. 1
to R. W. Rhine, Inc., authorizing pulverizing of existing concrete floors and
slabs and walls instead of removing from site, be approved.
ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
Pay Estimate No. 1 to R. W. Rhine, Inc. on Contract 75-08, demolition of
municipal building site in the amount of $18,312.75.
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It was moved by Lawler, seconded by Kitchell, that Pay Estimate No. 1 to R. W. Rhine,
Inc., for $18,312.75, be approved for payment.
ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED
PROCLAMATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Kersey announced that Metro has taken over the sewer lagoon and the Utility
Bi11s will begin reflecting Metro's charges as of September 10, 1975.
Mayor Kersey stated he received a letter from the State of Washington, Department
of Ecology, announcing that Terry L. Bartlett and Mike Browne have received Certifi-
cates of Competency as Water Pollution Control Plant Operators for Group IV Plants.
The Mayor stated the two individuals should be congratulated for their efforts
and interest in the program.
The Mayor announced that he received correspondence from King County relating to
a Public Health Department Meeting to be held at 2:00 P.M., September 21, 1975,
in the King County Executive Council Room. Discussion will be held pertaining to
Food Handlers and possible changes in licensing of same. As this information will
affect many people, the Mayor stated he has notified the news media and would
ask them to get the information out to the citizens.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
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BUILDING COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN LAWLER
Chairman Lawler announced that the next Building Committee Meeting will be held at
7:30 P.M., September 8, 1975. The meeting will be held in the Mayor's Office because
a Public Hearing will be held in the Council Chambers, pertaining to Open Space
Taxation, at 7:30 P.M.
Councilman Craig asked that the Consultants be requested to attend the next
Building Committee Meeting on September 8, 1975.
AIRPORT COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN KITCHELL
Chairman Kitchell announced that the regularly scheduled Airport Committee Meeting
had been cancelled because of the holiday and the next meeting will be held at
7:30 P.M. on September 16, 1975. An Executive Session will be held at 7:00 P.M.
prior to the regular meeting.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN CRAIG
Chairman Craig announced that the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Public
Safety Committee is 7:30 P.M., September 10, 1975. Due to a Chamber of Commerce
Meeting, the Public Safety Committee Meeting may be rescheduled (notification will
be made if a change is necessary).
Councilman Craig stated a Bid Opening was held on September 2, 1975, for Portable
Intrusion Alarm Equipment. The only bid was submitted by RSI Inc. for a bid price
of $4,812.50 plus Washington State Sales Tax.
The appropriated funds including LEAA Grant and Matching Funds by the City of Auburn,
from the Police Department Budget, allowed us to spend only $4,594.49 plus Washington
State Sales Tax. RSI Inc. was contacted and they have agreed to supply the equipment
for the $4,594.49, plus Washington State Sales Tax. Therefore, the Chief of Police
requests permission to purchase this equipment.
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It was moved by Craig, seconded by Kitchell, that the Chief of Police be authorized
to purchase the Portable Intrusion Alarm Equipment from RSI Inc., in the amount of
$4,594.49, plus Washington State Sales Tax.
ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED
PLANNING & BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN CARSON
Chairman Larson announced that the next Planning & Beautification Committee Meeting
will be held at 7:30 P.M., September 9, 1975.
FINANCE COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN HOLMAN
The Finance Committee met at 7:30 P.M., August 28, 1975. Chairman Holman reported
on the Committee Meeting and the Minutes are a matter of Public Record on file in
the City Clerk's Office.
The Committee discussed and recommends authority be given to the Director of Finance
to reinvest funds and to invest other monies received during the month of September.
It was moved by Holman, seconded by Flechsig, that the Director of Finance be
authorized to reinvest funds and authorized to invest other monies received during
September.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
The Committee discussed payment for eye glasses for a uniformed officer (information
and report from LEFF & FRP Board). The Committee recommends that Council deny
payment.
It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Holman, that the $52.22 claim submitted by
Ed Henderson, to the LEFF Board, for payment of glasses be denied.
Councilman Lea stated it was his understanding that the LEFF Board and State
Board were to administer the program set up by the LEFF Act and he asked why
this item should be brought before the Council
Mayor Kersey explained that questions have arisen over the claims being submitted
to the LEFF Board for glasses and he pointed out that a minority of individuals
feel that payment for glasses should be treated the same as for dental. If glasses
are needed as a result of an accident, then the Board should pay; however, regular
replacement should be paid for by the individual. The Mayor also pointed out that
by law, the Council must approve aZ1 bills and when there are no questions then the
Voucher Approval List is approved. On the other hand, if there is a question on
any bill, the bill should be referred to the Finance Committee and full City Council
for final determination of payment.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilman Flechsig, Lawler, Kitchell, Craig, Larson and Holman
voting YES.
Councilman Lea voting NO.
MOTION CARRIED
Councilman Flechsig requested that Mr. Henderson be notified of action taken in
regard to his claim for glasses.
UTILITY COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN FLECHSIG
Chairman. Flechsig announced that the next Utility Committee Meeting will be held
at 7:30 P.M., September 4, 1975.
STREET COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN LEA
Chairman Lea announced that the next Street Committee Meeting will be held tomorrow
evening, September 3, 1975, at 7:30 P.M. Discussion will be held on the Metro Bus
System .
PLANNING & BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN CARSON
Councilman Larson announced that the Planning & Beautification Committee had held
a meeting on August 18, 1975, and reviewed two proposals to provide housing assistance
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by H.U.D., within the City, under the provisions of Section 213(c) of the Housing
and Community Development Act of 1974. The Committee recommends that H.U.D. proposal
for housing for the elderly be given further consideration and the proposal for
family housing be rejected.
It was moved by Larson, seconded by Lawler, that H.U.D. proposal WA 19-0004-011
for 59 units of housing for the elderly, in the northeast portion of the City, be
given further consideration.
ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Larson, seconded by Craig, that X.U.D. proposal WA 19-0004-008 for
40 units of family housing, in the southeast portion of the City, be recommended for
rejection.
ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES.. MOTION CARRIED
OLD BUSINESS
No action was taken on Ordinance No. 2896 pertaining to codification of ordinances
(This ordinance was introduced only on July 16, 1975).
VOUCHER APPROVAL LIST
It was moved by Holman, seconded by Kitchell, that the Voucher Approval List dated
August 31, 1975, in the amount of $2,877,239.61, be approved.
ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES.
MOTION CARRIED
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned
at 8:58 P.M.
APPROVED THI5 3RD DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1975.
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