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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-20-1975____ AUBURN, WASHINGTON_-_- - __. _._... ,_. _._.__- _ MONDAY - _. __ _ __ OCTOBER 20, 1975 The regular meeting,Qf th~,_Aubuan.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 October 6, 1975, be approved with the following amendment: The second announcement on Page 6, under MISCELLANEOU5_BUSINESS, should read: "The Mayor also announced that a brief Executive Session of the Council will be held, directly following tonights Council Meeting, for the purpose of reviewing the status of Wage Negotiations." MOTION CARRIED PUBLIC HEARINGS Mayor Kersey declared Public Hearing open on the request of Clarence D. Gardner to rezone from R-3 (Residential Duplex District) to M-1 (Light Industrial), property Located at 8I0 "A" Street S.E. (Application No. 19-75) The Planning Commission recommends denial of the M-1 zoning and recommends approval ;,~~„ of C-4 (Wholesale Commercial) zoning to provide for the. necessary transition between r- the railroad yards and the existing single-family area to the east. e- Mr. Gardner was present and spoke in favor of his request. He stated that he believes the zoning recommendation made by the Planning Commission is better than the zoning he had requested and he would accept the change to C-4 zoning. It was moved by Holman, seconded by Larson, that the Public Hearing be closed. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Holman, seconded by Flechsig, that the request of Clarence D. Gardner to rezone from R-3 (Residential, Duplex District) to M-1 (Li ght Industrial) be denied; however, the recommendation of the Planning Commission to rezone from R-3 to C-4 (Wholesale Commercial) be approved and the City Attorney be directed to draw up the necessary ordinance.. ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen..voting YES.. MOTION CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE The City Clerk read a letter from George A. Schuler, Planning-Director, regarding the segregation of Assessment No. 1, L.I.D. No. 232, Total Assessment $11,721.94. It was moved by Flechs.l~,,seconded by Lea, that the segregation of Assessment No. 1, L.I.D. No. 232, be approved as follows: Assessment No. 1 to Michael Stobie of Auburn for $8,158.65 (405.16' St. @ $11.538647, 285.16' Water @ $5.265615, and 285.16' Sewer @ $6.950926) and Assessment No. lA to Michael Stobie of Auburn for $3,563.29 (150' St. @ $11.538647, 150' Water @ $5.265617, and 150' Sewer @ $6.950926). ROLL CALL VOTE: .All Councilmen voting YES. .MOTION CARRIED The Clerk read a,letter_fxom:George A. Schuler regarding segregation of assessments for correctior~_of .legal description only - Assessment No. SD,;L.I.D. No. 206,. Assessment Balance $144.90; Assessment No. 6D, L.I.D. 208A, Assessment Balance $386.40; and Assessment No. 4D, L.I.D. 209, Assessment Balance $358.80. It was moved by Lea,. seconded by Lawler,. that Assessment No. 5II, L.I.D. No. 206; Assessment No. 6D, L.I.D. 208A; and.Assessment No. 4D, L.I.D. 209 be approved for correction of legal description only. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Co,unc.~men voting YES. MOTION CARRIED The City Clerk read a Zone Change Application from William M. Fallon (Application No. 25-75). -1- ~4 AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY OCTOBER 20, 1975 It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Larson, that the Zone Change Application from William M. Fallon (Application No. 25-75) and the Zone Change Application from Rose E. Brown & Marvin R. & Laura M. Henry (Application No. 26-75) be referred to the Planning Commission for recommendations. MOTION CARRIED BID OPENINGS Bids were opened October 16, 1975, 20:00 A.M., for Contract No. 75-20, construction of Taxiways and Tiedown Pads at Auburn Municipal Airport. Bids were submitted as follows: ASSOCIATED SAND & GRAVEL COMPANY, INC. $18,752.93 RAINIER PAVING INC. 22,591.06 R. W. SCOTT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 22,744.80 CITY TRANSFER OF KENT, INC. 24,911.35 G. R. SEVERSON COMPANY ~ 25,074.83 TUCCI & SONS, INC. 27,735,12 The. above bids include sales tax and were accompanied by Bid Bond. It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works, Pat Nevins, to award Contract No. 75-20 to Associated Sand & Gravel Company, Inc., on their low bid of $18,752.93. It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Lea, that Contract No. 75-20, construction of Taxiways and Tiedown Pads at Auburn Municipal Airport, be awarded to Associated Sand & Gravel Company, Inc. on their low bid of $18,752.93 and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the contract. Bid Bonds to be returned to Tucci & Sons, Inc., G. R. Severson Company and City Transfer of Kent, Inc. and upon signing of the contract, bid bonds to be returned to R. W. Scott Construction Company and Rainier Paving Inc. ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED RECOMMENDATIONS The following items were submitted by the Director of Planning & Community Development, George A. Schuler, for Council Approval: Call for Public Hearing on the request of Edith B. Clark to rezone from R-2 (Residential Single Family) to ~-4 (A?ulti-Family), a parcel of land 4.5 acres in size, located at the northwest corner .of 29th and "M" Street S.E. {Application No. 21-75) It was moved by Craig, seconded by Larson, that Public Hearings be held on the request of Edith B. Clark (Application No. 21-75), the request of Mrs. Agnes Marty (Application No. 22-75), the request of James C. Person (Application No. 23-75), the request of Robert Kuzmer and Dale C. Cooper (Application No. 24-75) and the request of the Auburn Planning Department to amend Section 11.16.280 of Auburn Zoning Ordinance No. 1702 on November 3, 1975, at 8:00 P.M., in the Council Chambers. MOTION CARRIED The following item was submitted by the Director of Public Works, Pat Nevins, for Council Approval: Authority to call for bids for fencing contract at the Airport Tiedown Area to include a basic 4 foot chain link fence, with alternate for a 6 foot chain link fence, with a provision for security wire at a Later date. It was moved by Lea, seconded by Flechsig, that Public Works be authorized to call for bids for fencing contract at the Airport Tiedown Area to include a basic 4 foot chain link fence, with alternate for a 6 foot chain link fence, with a provision for security wire at a later date. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED -2- ~,~ AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY OCTOBER 20, 1975 It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Kitchell, that authorization be given to call for bids for 147 tiedown anchors (two-way expanding Blackburn #62434 or equal) and bids to include labor and installation costs. If the project is done by the City, the purchase order shall be approved. ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED PROCLAMATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Kersey announced that the Street Committee Meeting of October 2?, 1975, _ is being delayed to enable Council Members to attend the Association of Washington Cities Regional Meeting on Wednesday, October 22, 1975. The Mayor also stated that he would be leaving City Ha11 at 6:00 P.M. and would have room for five, should any of the Council wish to ride with him. The Mayor also announced that the Auburn Sister City Committee will be holding a meeting on October 28, 1975, at 7:30 P.M., at the Valley National Bank North Auburn Branch. Two students from Auburn, who were winners in the National George V. Allen Youth Essay Contest, will make a presentation and speak about their trip. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS BUILDING COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN LAWLER Chairman Lawler reported that the Building Committee will meet tomorrow, October 21, 1975, at 7:30 P.M. P d^ ~' ems-- AIRPORT COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN KITCHELL v~-~ ~"' ?'he Airport Committee met at 7:30 P.M. on October 7, 1975. Chairman Kitchell ~,.; reported on the Committee Meeting and the Minutes are a matter of Public Record on file in the City Clerk's Office. Chairman Kitchell reported that the Committee Meeting was continued to 7:30 P.M., October 20, 1975, prior to the Council Meeting, for the purpose of discussing tiedowns and anchors for the Auburn Airport. The next Airport Committee Meeting will be held at 7:30 P.M., November 4, 1975. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN CRAIG The Public Safety Committee met at 7:30 P.M. on October 15, 1975. Chairman Crai g 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 authorization be given to the Police Department to purchase a detective car from Federal Revenue Sharing Funds to replace unit N?8. It was moved by Craig, seconded by Lea, that the Police Department be authorized to Ca11 for Bids for the purchase of a detective car to replace unit N28 and authorization be given to dispose of unit #?8. Funds to come .from Revenue Sharing. ROLL CALL VOTE:. A11 Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED The Committee also discussed and recommends the purchase of a speed gun radar set for the Police Department. It was moved by Craig, seconded by Kitchell, that the Police Department be authorized to purchase a speed gun radar set, from Federal Revenue Sharing Funds, and asked that the Police Department maintain records on the usage of the radar guns used by the department. ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES. MOT20N CARRIED Councilman Craig stated that the Committee studied the .increase of coverage for False Arrest Insurance and asked that it be a matter of record that this item go before the Public Safety Committee and Finance Committee for final consideration, prior to adoption of the budget. Chairman Craig announced that the next Public Safety Committee Meeting will be held on November 1Z, 1975, at 7:30 P.M. - 3- ~ 6; AUBURN,. WASHINGTON MONDAY OCTOBER 20 ,1975 Chairman Craig also stated that the Committee had reviewed and recommends approval on the application from Roadrunner Taxi Company for a Taxi Cab Operators License. It was moved by Craig, seconded by Lawler, that authority be granted to issue a Taxi Cab Operators License to Roadrunner Taxi. PLANNING & BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN CARSON MOTION CARRIED The Planning & Beautification Committee met at 7:30 P.M. on October 14, 1975. Chairman T~arson 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 that the City annex the Green River Golf Course and the Issac Evans property to allow the Auburn Police Department to police the property and enforce City Ordinances. It was moved by Larson, seconded by Holman, that the City Attorney be directed to prepare-the necessary ordinance to annex the Green River Golf Course and Issac Evans Park, under .the provisions of R.C.W. 35.13.180. FINANCE COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN HOLMAN MOTION CARRIED The Finance Committee met at 7:30 P.M. on October 16, 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 that the City accept the compromise agreement of the State's Claim, regarding the Statewide City Employees Retirement System Administrative Cost deficiencies, in the amount of $3,381.21. It was moved by Holman, seconded by Flechsig, that the Council accept the compromise agreement and payment of $3,381.21 be approved for the City Employees Retirement System Administrative Cost Deficiencies. ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED The Committee discussed and recommends Council approve Revenue Sharing Allocations for the Auburn Fire Department and Library. It was moved by Holman,. seconded by Larson, that the following Revenue Sharing Allocations be approved: Auburn Fire Department - amount allocated $470.50 for cardiac monitoring unit for aid car be transferred to training portion of department budget and Library - balance of allocation of $2,000 for painting exterior of Library, in the amount of $441.56, be applied to purchase of book shelving now on order. MOTION CARRIED UTILITY COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN FLECHSIG The Utility Committee met at 7:30 P.M. on October 9, 1975. Chairman Flechsig reported on the Committee Meeting and the Minutes are a matter of Public Record on file in the City Clerk's Office.. The next Utility Committee Meeting will be at 7:.30 P.M., October 23, 1975. STREET COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN LEA The Street Conunittee met at 7:45 P.M. on October 8, 1975. Chairman Lea reported on the Committee Meeting and the Minutes are a matter of Public Record on file in the City Clerk's Office. Councilman Craig brought up the problem of the traffic revision changes on Peasley Canyon Road and West Valley Highway. After some discussion, Mayor Kersey asked that Hal O-,wens Look over the situation and determine the problem and come up with some possible solutions. -4- 1 AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY OCTOBER 20, 1975_ Pat Nevins, Director of Public Works, stated that this item has been discussed by the Committee; however, the State Department of Highways has done all of the work in t12at area and they made the revisions. He stated that Public Works will work together with the Department of Highways and if necessary, they can be invited to a Street Committee Meeting to further study and discuss this problem. The next Street Committee Meeting will be held at 7:30 P.M. on November 5, 1975. OLD BUSINESS No action was taken on Ordinance No. 2896 pertaining to codification of ordinances. (This ordinance was introduced only on July 16, 1975) ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCE NO. 3021 It was moved by Lea, seconded by Holman, that Ordinance No. 3021 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO AN PROVIDING FOR THE VACATION OF STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY SITUATE ON A PORTION OF "H" STREET NORTHWEST BETWEEN 6TH STREET NORTHWEST AND 15TH STREET NORTHWEST, SITUATE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON." be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED RESOLUTION NO. 695 ~"' It was moved by Craig, seconded by Lawler, that Resolution No. 695 entitled "A 1-°~ RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH PUGET SOUND POWER & LIGHT ~; COMPANY FOR FURNISHING MERCURY VAPOR STREET LIGHTING FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS TO THE CITY OF AUBURN." be adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED RESOLUTION NO. 696 It was moved by Craig, seconded by Larson, that Resolution No. 696 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE AUBURN CITY COUNCIL TO ELECT ONE OF THEIR MEMBERS TO BE A REPRESENTATIVE ON THE AUBURN AREA PARAMEDIC EXECUTIVE BOARD TD PARTICIPATE IN THE "PROVIDER GROUP" WITH OTHER AGENCIES WITHIN THE AUBURN SERVICE AREA." be adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED Councilman Craig stated he would be glad to represent the City on the Auburn Area Paramedic Executive Board, if the meetings are held in the evening. He suggested that someone else would have to attend if the meetings are held during the day. The Council concurred with Councilman Craig. MOTION CARRIED MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS The City Clerk read a Zetter from Tom Brown, President of A.C.A.P. Group Homes, relating to their purchase of property for a group home in Auburn being contingent on receiving a special use permit. George Schuler stated A.C.A.P. would have to submit an application for a Special Property Use Permit and pay the fee before any action could be taken. Councilman Craig pointed out that when A.C.A.P. Group Homes last came before the Council, they had stated that a charter would be written and submitted to the Council with other information and to date this information has not been received. Councilman Lea stated that a Council Workshop Session was held last Monday evening for the. purpose of discussing proposed budget cuts;. however, no definite cuts were made at that time. We were asked to set priorities and then make further recommendations at the next Workshop Session. On October 16, 1975, an article appeared in the Globe News stating that Council discusses budget cuts. Councilman Lea stated he questions the writer of the article and he also wonders where the information came from. He -5- (.~ AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY _ OCTOBER 20, 1975 cautioned that this is an election year and a number of employees are now telling others that certain programs will be cut, etc, and this is unfair to the employees and it also hurts the Council. Mayor Kersey stated that he is closing the Council Meeting; however, their will be an Executive Session directly following this meeting, for the purpose of discussing Fire Fighters Negotiations. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:23 P.M. AP~OVED THIS 21ST DAY OF OCTOBER, 1975. M A Y O R 1 -6-