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Home My WebLink About06-07-1976~. ~€)~~~s W~~~~N6~N t~®N~~ ~~~~ 9. 1~9~ ~'~@ ~~~u1a~ ~@@t1~~ ®~ t~~ ~u~u~n ~It~ Gounell oonvonod at 9100 ~. ~., In tho ~u~u~°n ~~ ~~~~ ~un~11~n ~~~~@~tf ~®unoll~an ~®o~nor, ~Ito~iall, G,~~~~, ~a~~on, ~nd~r~on, ~'Iachslq and ~~~. ~t ~aa ~®v@d ~~ end@~~®~, ~@o®ndod ~~ ~Ito~~1l that tho Gounoll minutoa o~'IHa~ 17, ~~~~, ~@ apps®ved wlt~ t~~ ~®~~®wln~ eo~~o®tlon to pago 4, pa.~a~xaph 3~ "It waa ~v@d ~~ ~'~'a1~, ~@e®nd@d ~~ ~,~~~®~ to aut~o~lao t~i® ~Na~o~ and tho CIt~ Clark to ~I~n ®~I~a~e~,~ ~~®~ t~~®u~~ ~0®9, w~1o~ woo pa~!aad upon ti~a adoption o~ ®~dlr~ane® ~~~~, Into®d~~~d ~un~ ~~, 199 (n®t 1996), paasod and app,~ovod Marsh ~~, 1976, ~~1~~ ®~dlnano~ ad®pt~d and o®~plotad too roood~~loatlon p~o~®ct." M®~'1'ON C~~~~'~ p~~~IC 1l~~~NC,S Mai®~ ~~~a~~ d~olar~d too ~u~11o Hoa~In~ opon on too ~oquoat off' ®aoa~ ~. ~ona~d t® ~~~@ ~~~ ~_~ (~In~1@ ~'a~n11~) to ~a~l (Mu11tp1o ~am11~J propo~t~ looatad' on t~@ ~aat a1d@ o~ -~®~~ ~t~~~t ~. ~'. ~ot~voon ?9th and ~Oth ~tr~ota ~'. ~. (Applio'stior~ 11-76) ~'~@ ~~~~~~~ ~'®~t~~®~ ~'@~~ti~nd~' ~~~~'®tral ®~ th.~ .request b~~~use i t does oonform t® t~~ ~~~~~~nalvo hand ~a~ ~Is~n. ~@r~~' ~. ~~~~~r~f :~~~05 198th S. E., commented on his request and stated he would answer any questions regarding same. It was moved by Lea., seconded by Larson that the Public Hearing be closed. MOTION CARRIED Councilman Lea questioned the Planning Director about the 16 foot easement on this property. It was moved by Lea, seconded by F1ecl~sig, that the request of Oscar L. Leonard to rezone from R-2 to R-4 be granted and that the City Attorney bF~ instructed to draw up the necessary ordinance, encompassing the recommendations of the Planning Commission. ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES MOTION CARRIED Mayor Kersey declared the Public Hearing open on the request of Douglas A. Fields, Sam Parker, Donald A. Rottle, Howard H. Bothell, Florence K. and Agnes E. Lone to rezone from M-1 and M-2 (Light and Heavy Industrial) to C-3 (Heavy Commercial) property located on the Southwest corner of 15th Street N. E. and Auburn Way North. (Application No. 12-76) The Planning Commission recommends approval of this request because it does conform to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and because it should be less detrimental to the adjoining properties. Bob Kuzmer, representing the owners of this property was in the audience to answer any questions. It was moved by Anderson, seconded ~y Loa, that the public /leariny be closed. MOTION CARRIED Councilman Craig questioned the City Attorney as to whether or not there would be some sort of agreement that would protect the City, because of the potential noise pollution. Mr. Bereiter stated 'No". ~. 3 6 AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY JUNE 7, 1976 It way moved by Craig, seconded by Kitchell, to make the matter of the property owners being advised of the potential noise po.b'htivn a matter of the Council minutes of this meeting. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Lea, that the request of Douglas A. Fields, Sam Parker, Donald A. Bottle, Howard H. Bothell, Florence K, and Agnes E. Lone to rezone from M-1 and M-2 to C-3 be granted and that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up the necessary ordinance, encompassing the recommendations of the Planning Commission. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YE5 MOTION CARRIED Mayor Kersey declared the Public Hearing open on the request of Arthur V. Vail to rezone from R-2 (Single Family) to R-4 (Multiple Family) and C-1 (Light Commercial) property Located on the north side of Auburn Way South, approximately 800 feet east of Hemlock Street S. E. (Application No. 13-76) The Planning Commission recommends approval of this request, because it does conform with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and provided that the R-4 portion of the. request is modified to remove that portion below in the valley and the portion on the side hill below elevation 300. Arthur Vail, 31 Riverview Drive N. E. was in the audience to answer any questions regarding this request. It was moved by Lea,. seconded by Roegner that the Public Hearing be closed. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Lea, seconded by Kitchell that the request of Arthur Vail to rezone from R-2 to R-4 and C-1 be granted and that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up the necessary ordinance, encompassing the recommendations of the Planning Commission. ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES MOTION CARRIF,'D. CORRESPONDENCE 1. Zone Change Application from John V. Fairchild requesting change of zoning from R-2 (Single Family) to R-4 (Multifamily) property located on the south side of 10th N. E. in the 700 block. (Application No. 17-76) 2. Zone Change Application from Stephen A. Hynes requesting a change of zoning from M-2 (Heavy Industrial) to R-TP (Mobile Home Park) on a parcel of land 120 x 1290 ft. located on the south side of 29th S. E. in the 700 blocJs, (Application No. 16-76) It was moved by Lea, seconded by Larson, that items 1 and 2 be referred to the Planning Commission. MOTION CARRIED 3. A letter dated May 26, 1976, from Robert M. Smythe, representing the Americology International Corp. requesting the Council not to defer consideration of the rezone application, was read by the Clerk. -2- 1 AUBURN, WA5tlINGTON MONDAY JUNE 7, 1976 Mr. Bob Smythe stated he would like to recap his Zetter before the Council. Councilman Lea asked Mr. Smythe if he was prepared to present his case. Councilman Craiq called for a point of order, stating that x~erhaps a Public Hearing should be held, if the Council was going to reconsider this request. After considerable discussion on this matter, it was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Lea, that our Attorney provide the Council with the necessary information this week as to the requirements of an Environmental Impact Statement and that if it is found that an Environmental Impact Statement is not necessary, the public be so advised and that the Council be prepared to vote on this rezone at the next Council meeting, to be held on June 21, 1976. MOTION CARRIEb BID OPENINGS ~ Bids were opened June 2, 1976, at 11:00 A. M., for the Street Striping Contract No. 76-05. Bids were received as follows: ~ Phase I Phase t2 Total Basic Alternate I ~;, Swanston Equipment Company $4,165.56 $5,077.13 $9,242.69 $7,922.60 ~.:: i.-:.. Paint-A-Line, Inc. $4,313.22 $6,432.93 $10,746.15 $9,432.50 These bids were accompanied by a 5~ bid bond. It is the recommendation of the Public Works Department that the bids on the street striping be referred to the Street Committee. It was moved by Larson, seconded by Lea that the bids for the street striping be referred to the Street Committee. MOTION CARRIED RECOMMENDATIONS The following item was submitted by the Public Works Department for Council approval. 1. Pay Estimate No. 2, final, to Jim Biggar, Inc. for construction of Storm Sewer Imp. #2, 5th N. W. area, west of No. Division, in the amount of $670.34. Contract Amount $10,678.00 Earned to Date 9,370.95 (incl. $937.10 retainage) It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Craig that Pay Estimate No 2, in the Amount of $670.35 be approved for payment and that the retained percentage be paid in 30 days provided no liens or claims are filed. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES 1~70TION CARRIED PROCLAMATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Kersey proclaimed June 19, 1976, as "Leanne Hollingsworth Day" in the City of Auburn. Mayor Kersey proclaimed the week of June 14th through July 4, 1976, as "Honor America Day" in the City of Auburn, and declared Sunday, June 13, 1976, as Flag Day, and urged all Citizens to join the Auburn Elks Lodge 1808 in honoring our Flag at ceremonies at Les Gove Park on Sunday, June 13, 1976, at 1:30 P.M. -3- ~3 AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY JUNE 7, 1976 COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS MUNICIPAL BUILDING CODES COMMITTEE - Chairman Roegner The Municipal Building Codes Committee met May 25, 1976, and the minutes of this meeting a.re on file with the City Clerk and a matter of public record. The next meeting will be held June 14, 1976, at 7:30 P.M. AIRPORT COMMITTEE - Chairman Kitchell The Airport Committee met May 18, 1976, and Chairman Kitchell briefly went through the minutes of the meeting. The next meeting of the Airport Committee will be held .June 8, 1976, at 7:30 P.M. UTILITY COMMITTEE - Chairman Craig The Utility Committee met May 20, 1976, and the. minutes of this meeting are on file with the City Clerk and a matter of public record. Chairman Craig briefly summarized the minutes of that meeting, and requested the staff review the future status of the sewage lagoon and if there are any suggestions as to what to do with this, they would be appreciated. The next meeting of the Utility Committee will be held June 10, 1976, at 7:30 P.M., in the Public Works office. PLANNING AND BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE - Chairman Larson The next meeting of the Planning and Beautification Committee will be held June 15, 1976, at 7:30 P.M. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE - Chairman Anderson The next meeting of the Public Safety Committee will be held June 22nd, 1976, at 7:30 P. M. It was moved by. Anderson, seconded by Roegner, that a Fire Works D~.splay permit be issued on behalf of the Chamber and Red Devil Fire Works, to be held on top of White Lake Hill. MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Roegner, to grant the Boy Scout Troop #409 to take over the location for sale of fireworks held by Mrs. Marvin Linder, who does hold a State License No. 253, and a City of Auburn License No. 2590. MOTION CARRIED FINANCE .COMMITTEE - Chairman Flechsig The Finance Committee met June 3, 1976. It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Anderson, that the Voucher Approval List, dated May 31, 1976, in the amount of $1,797,705.62 be approved for payment. ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES MOTION CARRIED -4- rJ AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY JUNE 7, 1976 It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Craig to approve the reinvestment of funds as well as other monies received during the month of June, 1976. ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YE5 MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Craig to approve the progress payment to the King County Housing Authority in the amount of $323.78. ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES MOTION CARRIED It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Craig that Ordinance No. 3085, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING AUBURN CODIFIF,D CITY ORDINAN 5.88.060 CHANGING THE PAYMENT DATE FOR THE AUBURN CITY UTILITY TAX FROM A SEMI- ANNUAL TO A QUARTERLY PAYMENT. BASIS." be introduced subject to the redraft with the notations as outlined. ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES MOTION CARRIED Ordinance No. 3086, enacting a Leasehold Excise Tax with the City of Auburn was discussed. CE Attorney Bereiter gave a brief explanation of this tax. It was moved by Flechsig, seconded by Craig, that Ordinance No. 3086, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF TXE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING AND ENACTING A LEASEHOLD EXCISE TAX WITHIN THE CITY OF AUBURN." be introduced and adopted, and that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up the necessary contract with the Department of Revenue and have the proper officials sign the proper forms. ROLL CALL VOTE: AZ1 Councilmen voting YES MOTION CARRIED The above Ordinances, No's. 3085 and 3086 were changed from No's. 3076 and 3077, as these numbers had been assigned to other ordinances. The next meeting of the Finance Committee will be held on June 17, 1976, at 7:30 P.M. STREET COMMITTEE - Chairman Lea The Street Committee met May 19, 1976. Chairman Lea briefly went through the minutes of that meeting. Chairman Lea reminded Council and any interested parties that the Chamber group will meet with the Street Committee at its regular meeting to be held June 9, 1976, at 7:30 P.M., to go over the Storm Drainage Ordinance. There will also be a review of the West Main Street proposal by URS. OLD BUSINESS It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Craig, that Ordinance No. 3064, en titled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTUN, RELATING TO TIIE INSTALLATION OF FIRE HYDRANTS AND MAINS SUPPLYING WATER FOR FIRE PROTECTION, THE PROVIDING OF FIRE VEHICLE ACCESS TO FIRE HYDRANTS AND AROUND BUILDINGS AND AREAS FOR FIRE FIGHTING PURPOSES IN THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, ON PRIVATE AND PUBLIC PROPERTY, AND REPEALING ALL OTHER ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH." be introduced and adopted. A discussion was held regarding this Ordinance between Council, Public Works, Planning and Chief Spencer of the Fire Department. ROLL CALL VOTE: Councilmen Roegner, Kitchell, Craig, Larson, Anderson and Lea voting YES Councilman Flechsig voting NO MOTION CARRIED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Ordinance No. 3075 It was moved by Lea, seconded by Flechsig, that Ordinances No. 3075, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION 1 OF AUBURN CITY -5- 140 AUBURN, WASHINGTON MONDAY JUNE 7, 1976 ORDINANCE NO. 3060 (PASSED APRIL. 19, 1976) RELATING TO THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR THE VACATION OF STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY, SITUATE WEST 340 FEET OF 5TH STREET NORTHEAST LYING NORTH OF THE AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUBURN WASHINGTON." be introduced and adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YE5 MOTION CARRIED Resolution No. 721 It was moved by Lea, seconded by Anderson that Resolution No. 721, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH STEVENS, THOMPSON & RUNYAN, INC. FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE 1976 WASHINGTON TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON." be adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES MOTION CARRIED Resolution No. 722 It was moved by Lea, seconded by Craig, that Resolution No. 722, entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, TO ENTER INTO A CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH HARSTAD ASSOCIATES, INC. TO ACCOMPLISH AN URBAN ARTERIAL BOARD PROJECT ON EAST MAIN STREET WITH THE CITY OF AUBURN." be adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE; All Councilmen voting YE5 MOTION CARRIED ~l Resolution No. 723 It was moved by Roegner, seconded by Kitchell, that Resolution No. 723, entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO A USE AGREEMENT WITH THE YMCA OF GREATER SEATTLE." be adopted. ROLL CALL VOTE: All Councilmen voting YES MOTION CARRIED MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS Mayor Kersey urged all Citizens to get out and vote on the School Levy, to be held June 8, 1976. The meeting was recessed for an executive workshop at 9:30 P.M. for the purpose of discussing wage negotiations. The meeting reconvened at 9:47 P.M. It was moved by Craig, seconded by Flechsig to authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement with the police union for a contract beginning June 8, 1976, through December 31, 1977, with negotiations open only for wages and medical insurance in January, 1977. ROLL CALL VOTE: A11 Councilmen voting YES MOTION CARRIED Being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:50 P.M. APP D THIS 11TH DAY OF JUNE, 1976 r±~' / -6- STANLEY P. RSEY, MAYOR CITY CLERK L