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Home My WebLink About01-19-1976AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY AN ARY Z9, 1976 The regular meeting of the Auburn City Council convened at S:DO P.M., in the Auburn City Council Chambers. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Councilman Roegner, Kitchell, Craig, Larson, Anderson, Flechsig and Lea. APPROVAL OF MINUTES f] It was moved by Flechsig,' seconded by Kitchell, that the Council Minutes of January 5, 1976, be approved as mailed. MOTION CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE Mayor Kersey asked George Schuler to explain his letter from the Planning Commission regarding the request of ACAP Group Homes and the South King County YMCA regarding the feasibility of using a portion of the existing YMCA site located on the north side of 12th Street S.E. for a site to construct an ACAP Group Home. Mr. Schuler stated that the request from ACAP had been listed on tonight's agenda, under Recommendatians, fora Ca11 for Public Hearing. He pointed out that ACAP has made no formal application on this particular request and this item should not come up under Recommendations later this evening. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Mayor Kersey asked Councilman Lea to report on the Metro Bus Route change on "G" Street S.E. Councilman Lea stated that sometime ago he had recei ved a number of phone calls in regard to the Metro Bus Route on "G" Street S.E. and stated that the citizens had complained of noise and other problems due to the buses using this route. He stated that the citizens 1i ving in .the area were contacted by Metro and several meetings were held and it is .his understanding that effective January 24, 1976, Metro. will begin another route, not using "G" Street 5.E. Councilman Lea also pointed out that he does not feel the Council should get involved with this matter as the citizens have been able to get a change through Metro. John Davies, 131 4'°G" Street S.E., asked i f there are further problems or the citizens would like to discuss the possibility of another change would it be possible to bring this matter back to the Council at a later date. The Mayor stated .that could be done; however, he feels it would be unlikely that any other changes could be made prior to June. It was moved by Lea, seconded by Larson, that the Council take no action on the Metro Bus Route Change on "G" Street S.E. MOTION CARRIED BID OPENINGS B.LA _ *Th th wi `~ Bids were opened January 12, 1976, 11:00 A.M., for the sale of the following: One 1957 Roney Fire Engine and One 1952 Reo Heavy Rescue Van. Bids were received as follows: 1957 Roney Fire En ine CLARK COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 11 $10,268.00 WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 19 7,505.00 *MA5ON COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 9 7,001.00 SKAGIT COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 16 6,751.58 SAN JUAN COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 3 6,660.00 BALLARD MOTORS 3.677. 7n 1952 Reo Heavy Rescue Van CK WATCH HIGHLAND REGIMENT JUNIOR DRUM & BUGLE CORPS.. $ 501.00 e Bid received from Mason County Fire District No. 9 was not properly marked and erefore it was not opened at the Bid Opening. Envelope was opened at 12:05 P.M. th the City Clerk's regular business mail. -1- ~7 ~. Ai7Bi1RN+ WA4NTNC"i'(1N ~nnmr~ _____r_ e~ -,};,~rvT7v~Y- 19,.,1976 It is the recommendation of the Fire Chief, Wilbur' Spencer, to award the 1957 Roney Fire Engine to Clark County Fire District No. 11 cxn_their high bid of $10,268.00 and award the 1952 Reo Heavy Rescue Van to the Black Watch Highland Regiment Junior Drum & Bugle Corps. on their bid of $501.00. It was moved by Craig, seconded by Lea, that the 1957 Roney Fire Engine be awarded to Clark County Fire District No. 11 on their high bid of $10,268.00. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Craig, seconded by Lea, that the ~g52 Reo Heavy Rescue Van be ` awarded to the Black Watch Highland Regiment Junicir Drum & Bugle Corps. on their bid of $501.00. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. ~ MOTION CARRIED RECOMMENDATIpNS ` ~; I The following items were submitted by the Directo of Planning & Community Development, George A. Schuler, for Council Approval: Ca11 for Public Hearing an the request of ,vohei and Emma Hikida to rezone from R-2 (Single Family) to C-1 (Light Commercial)'property logated between 702 .and 714 Auburn Way North. (Application No. 33-75) It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Larson, that Public Hearings be held on the request of Yohei and Emma Hikida (Application No.:33-75), Bonanza Investment Company and Harry Corliss (Application No. 3~-75), Mark Land Development Company Inc. and Robert Smythe (Application No. 35-75) , Keith B.' L,;1e (Application No. 36-75) and Loran W. Davis (Application No. 27-75) on February 2, 1976, at 8:00 P.M., in the Council Chambers. MOTION CARRIED COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS BUILDING COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN ROEGNER " ]];; .~4: k7 'r The Building Committee met at 7:30 P.M. on January 12, 19~.~` Chairman Roegner reported on the Committee Meeting and the Minutest,are a matter of Public Record on file in the City Clerk's Office. The Committee reviewed a quote for sealing the wa.Lls of the M & 0 building to stop. the leaking when it rains. The quote was for $l,'~600 and includes labor and materials. It was moved by Roegner, seconded by Kitchell, that the work. be authorized to seal the walls of the M ~ O building and the funds to perform th.~ work shall be determined` at the final budget review. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED The next Building Committee Meeting will be held on February 9, 1976, in the Council i Conference Room. ~ AIRPORT COMMITTEE - CI~AIRMAN KITCHELL Chairman Kitchell announced that interviews for the Airport Supervisor Position will begin next Tuesday. The next Airport Committee Meeting will be held at 7:30 P.M. on February 3, 1976. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN CRAIG The Public Safety Committee met at 7:30 P.M. on ,~anuary l4, 1976. Chairman Craig reported on the Committee Meeting and the Mir~ute5 are a matter of Public Record on file in the City Clerk's Office. The Committee discussed specifications submitted ;for three new police cars and recommends authority be granted to Call for Bids. ~' -2- a ,~ ~~~~ ~A ~, - ~~ y° .~r,. l 4 MONDAY JANUARY 19, 1 h 1~M' 7 t, ~ n. It was moved by Craig,~seconded by Roegner, that ~iority be gi ven to Ca11 for Bids for the purchase of three Police Department vehic s and that authority be given to dispose of three vehicles far trade-in. ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES. ' MOTION CARRIED i The next Public Safety Committee Meeting will be held at 7:30 P.M, on February 11, 1976, in tine Council Chambers. i PLANNING & BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN CARSON a- The Planning & Beautification Committee met at 7:.~Q P.M. on January 13, 1976. Chairman Larson reported on the Committee Meetingj~nd the Minutes are a matter of ~'~ublic Record on file in the City Clerk`s Office. The Committee discussed an application for $150,0~l~;.'00 of Referendum Funds for construc- Lion of the Community 'Center building, which is P rise I of the Master Plan. The total estimated cost of the ,building is $365,000.00. O er funding would include $30,000.00 ~~evenue Sharing, $75,b00.00 Community Developmentlock Grant Funds, $100,000.00 Forward Thrust Funds and $10,000..00 Community Con~,~ibutions. I.; It was moved by Larson, seconded by Roegner, that'~he application for $150,000.00 of Referendum 29 Funds be approved and the Mayor .~~ authorized to sign the application. A lengthy discussion followed and the Mayor and s'~~teral Councilmen voiced concern should the application be approved. Items of con~$n were: (1) Possibility that a new Community Center might detract or hinder chances for a new Municipal Building, (2) Possibility that the City could not afford t~;~_maintain the new building and ~..:: (3) What would be done with the building current~.'`~~' being used for the Senior ~"` Ci ti zen Program. ~~ ; ~-* ~ Several Councilman stated they feel we should do ~~e best we can for our senior citizens and pointed out that the Referendum 29 F~ds are available to us now and if we do not apply for them, we will not be apse to get these funds in the future. ~;: ,t :, i :~ T.en Chapman, Director of Parks & Recreation, answ~Ced some questions and explained the ,program. He also stated that a final decisio{i~ would not have to be made this evening; However, he pointed out that there is a q~rtain time frame and some decision would have to be made within three months or the funds would no longer be available for the program. , ~~~ :~, It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Craig, that~~his item be referred back to the Planning ~ Beautification Committee and then referred to the Finance and Building Committees far further study. I~~ MOTION CARRIED ;, The Committee discussed the preliminary plans for''the Bicentennial Park to be constructed at 6th and Auburn Way South. The Comr-~ittee recommends authorization be gi ven to proceed with removal of the concrete foundation, asphalt and surplus gravel to a depth to allow placement of top soil. It was moved by Larson, .seconded by Kitchell, thaf~°,authorization be given to proceed with removal of the concrete foundation, asphalt and surplus gravel to a depth to allow placement of top soil - Bicentennial Par~lc. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED The next Planning & Beautification Committee Meet~i,ng will be held at 7:30 P.M., February 10, 1976. ~i UTILITY COMMITTEE - ACTING CHAIRMAN RON CRAIG ' ;a The Utility Committee met at 7:35 P.M. on Januaryi,'g, 1976. Acting Chairman Ron Craig 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 held at 7:30 P.M. on January 27, 1976, rather than January 22 as regularly scheduled. I,' ,, -3- ' y a i j AUBURN, WASHINGTON JANUARY 19 , 1976 FINANCE COMMITTEE 1, ACTING CHAIRMAN FLECH5IG ~, The next Finance Committee Meeting will be held at x':30 P.M. on January 29, 1976. `r.. ,, STREET COMMITTEE -I CHAIRMAN LEA '{'~~~ The Street Committee met at 7:30 P.M. on January 7,;;1976. Chairman Lea reported on the .ommittee Meeting and the Minutes are a matter'tbf Public Record on file in the City Clerk's Office. The next Street Cammittee Meeting will be held at 730 P.M. an January 21, 1976. s. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPOR The City Attorney ,`John Bereiter, reported that fu ,her information will be available in regard to the F{~ireman's Fact Finding Report b~:~ ridgy afternoon. OLD. BUSINESS ~p No action was take-fin on Ordinance No. 2896 pertaini to codification of ordinances. (This Ordinance was introduced only on July 16, 19: ) ORDINANCES AND RESOLUT.E'~1S `" ' ORDINANCE NO. 3040 ~~ ;~ ~. ~~t It was moved by F.Lechsig, seconded by Craig, that ordinance No. 3040 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PROM NG FOR THE REZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED IdT EAST MAIN AND "F" STREET SOUTIs~ST, WITHIN THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION THEREOF FROM R-3 TO R-4." be introduced ar~d adopted. ~ MOTION CARRIED ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES. ORDINANCE NO. 3041 ~k .It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Lea, that O.~c~inance No. 3041 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PROV~IING FOR THE REZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 216 "A" STREET NORTFIWEST, WITHX"N THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION THEREOF FROM R-+~ TO C-2." be introduced and adopted . ``~' ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED ORDINANCE NO. 3042'' ,> ,: It was moved by Craig, seconded by Larson, that Orr~inance No. 3042 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMEND~'NG SECTION 20 OF AUBURN CITY ORDINANCE NO. 2259 (SEPTEMBER 3, 1968) RELATING TO°THE PERFORMANCE BOND OF C.A.T. V." ~` be introduced and adopted. ~ ROLL CALL VOTE: )!11 Councilmen voting YES. '`` MOTION CARRIED i ORDINANCE NO. 3043 ~ ~~_ r .Tt was moved by C.~aig,~seconded by Lea, that Ordit~$nce No..3043 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENNG SUB SECTIONS (7) AND (8) OF AUBURN CODIFIED C~'TY ORDINANCE 4.10.240 AND ADDINO~A NEW SUB SECTION (13) TO AUBURN CODIFIED CITY ORDNANCE 4.10.260 (GARBAGE COLLECTI;~~N CHARGES--NON OWNED DETACHABLE CONTAINERS)." and; Ordinance No. 3044 entitled "AIJs,~.~2DINANCE..OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, ADDING TWO NEW SECTIONS TO CHAPTER 4.~ OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES QF THE CITY OF AUBURN., (PERTAINING TO GARBAGE COLLE ,,l~N AND RATES) TO BE KNOWN AS ORDINANCE 4.10.26 (TEMPORARY SERVICE CONTAINER I~ CHARGE IN LIEU OF RENTAL) AND 4.10.266 (SCHEDUL~. OF CHARGES FOR SERVICE NOT PR ~DED FOR PER CONTRACT WITH R.S.T. DISPOSAL, INC. --`HOURLY CHARGE AND SPECIAL REQUE'„ED SERVICES)." and Ordinance No. 3045 entitled "AIV~ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,„~WA5HINGTON, REQUIRING THAT UPON THE EFFECTIVE DAT~' OF THIS ORDINANCE, ALL .INTERES ACCUMULATING ON FUNDS IN THE WATER/SEWER CONST$ZUCTION FUND (NO. 440) OF THE- CIT`3t OF AUBURN, SHALL BE AUTOMATICALLY TRANSFERRED TO TH~' ACCOUNT OF THE WATER/SEWER OPEf.'aaTION FUND-NO. 430." and Ordinance No. 3046 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE TY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE FIRST PARAGRA's'i'H OF AUBURN CODIFIED CITY ORDINANCE 10.08.330 REGARDING DELINQUENT PAYMENTS AND COLI~CTIONS FOR WATER BILLS." be referred to the Utility Committee. -4- s MOTION CARRIED R `;a { -, T ..+i.. MONDAY 1 AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY JANUARY 19, 1976 RESOLUTION NO. 706 It was moved by Larson, seconded by Kitchell, that Resolution No. 706 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE NAYOR OF THE CITY GF AUBURN, TO ENTER INTO A LETTER CONTRACT WITH THE URS COMPANY FOR THE PREPARATION OF A PLAN OF STUDY TO APPLY FOR A STEP I FACILITY PLAN GRANT." be adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES. It was moved by Craig, seconded by Larson, that the Mayor be authorized to sign -he new Project Agreement with King County Hausing Authority for the "!lousing 'epair Program and that authorization be given to make payment of $1,000 to ~~eorge Arndt for the foundation repair work mentioned above. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS Mayor Kersey asked George Schuler to explain his letter in regard to the City of A~_.burn "Housing Repair Program" Project Agreement with King County Housing Authority. r'r. Schuler stated that the original "Project Agreement" for repairs to houses in Auburn was approved and Signed for $21,000. One house under the program had some foundation work done by a private contractor because the Housing Authority was not equipped to do such repairs. The amount allotted for that foundation work was ;:1,000. Therefore, there is only $20,000 for the program under the contract with King County Housing Authority and they have drawn up a new project agreement to z•eflect the $20,000 amount rather than the original $21,000. Therefore, it is requested that the Mayor be authorized to sign the new "Project Agreement°' and e~utharization be given for payment of $1,000 to George Arndt, the private contractor u.~ho did the foundation repair on the house. ~-= ,. , ~..., ,. is i 1 ".OLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES. MOTION CARRIED MOTION CARRIED +`ouncilman Craig stated that a new Mayor Pro-tem should be elected and therefore, ~>e nominated Councilman John Lea. r~layor Kersey asked if there were any other nominations. Councilman Larson nominated Councilman Al Flechsig. ~~Iayor Kersey called for a Roll Call Vote on the nominations for Mayor Pro-tem. ROLL~CALL VOTE: Councilman Roegner - Councilman Lea Councilman Kitchell Councilman Flechsig Councilman Craig - Cauncilman Lea. Councilman Larson - Councilman Flechsig Councilman Anderson - Councilman Lea Councilman Flechsig - Councilman Flechsig Councilman Lea - Councilman Lea Councilman Lea was elected Mayor Pro-tem. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:16 P.M. APPROVED,~iIS 19TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1976. MrAYO CITY -5-