HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-16-1990CITY OF AUBURN
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
April 16, 1990 7:30 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the City of Auburn Council was called to order by Mayor
Bob Roegner at 7:30 p.m. in the City of Auburn Council Chambers.
A. Flag Salute
Mayor Roegner led those in attendance in the pledge of allegiance.
B. Roll Call
Those in attendance included Mayor Bob Roegner and Councilmembers
Whittall, Wagner, Burns, Roland, Brothers and Kurle. Councilmember
Larson was excused. Staff members in attendance included Police Chief
Jake Evans, Fire Chief Bob Johnson, Parks & Recreation Director Len
Chapman, Finance Director Pat Dugan, Public Works Director Frank Currie,
Acting Planning Director Rob Chave, Senior Planner Al Hicks, Library
Director Mary Stanton, City Attorney Marguerite Schellentrager,
Construction Manager Larry Dahl, Lieutenant Marion Dukes, and City Clerk
Robin Wohlhueter.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a. Centennial Logo
A5.2.5
Mayor Roegner displayed the City's 1991 centennial logo designed
by the Centennial Commission. The centennial logo depicts those
things asssociated with the Auburn community.
b. Spring Clean-up
A1.12
Mayor Roegner announced Dick Scobee Elementary submitted the
winning slogan for Auburn's 1990 Spring clean-up campaign. The
winning slogan "Join the Team--Make Auburn Gleam!" was
submitted by a sixth grade class.
In conjunction with the spring clean-up, Mayor Roegner
announced at Gildo Ray elementary School on April 21st and 22nd
a kick-off to the annual spring clean-up campaign with a litter
challenge. Mayor Roegner directed attention to the Annual Spring
Clean-up newspaper advertisement showing days scheduled to pick
up trash and garbage designated by colored areas. Mayor Roegner
encouraged participation by all.
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c. Proclamations
April 16, 1990
1. Volunteer Week
A1.8
Mayor Roegner presented a proclamation naming the week
of April 22, 1990 through April 28, 1990 as "Volunteer
Week". Accepting the proclamation on behalf of all
volunteers were; Audra Porter, Senior Center volunteer
hostess; Marilyn McDaniels, Parks Department preschool
class helper and office task assistant; Jim Williams, Parks
Department youth baseball coach; and Paul Koenig,
Auburn General Hospital volunteer.
Mayor Roegner announced a luncheon is scheduled for
11:30 a.m. on April 24, 1990 honoring the volunteers. The
luncheon will be held at the Auburn Senior Center.
2. Appointments
a. Planning & Community Development Director
A4.5.2
Motion by Councilmember Burns to concur in the appointment of
Steve Lancaster as the City's new Planning & Community
Development Director. Second by Councilmember Wagner.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
The Mayor and Councilmembers congratulated Steve Lancaster on
his appointment, and welcomed him and his wife Karen.
D. Agenda Modifications
Agenda modifications include I.C.I.c transmitting a proclamation Mayor
Roegner is to present proclaming April 22 through April 28, 1990 as
"Volunteer Week" to community volunteers; II.C. tranmitting a letter dated
April 16, 1990 from Fred W. Poe regarding LID 338, and an inter-
department memo dated April 16, 1990 from Frank Currie regarding LID
338; and VII.A.2 transmitting Exhibit "A" to Ordinance No. 4421
inadvertently left out of the packet. Ordinance No. 4421 adopts the
Community Development Block Grant objectives, and recommends the use
of block grant funds.
Il. CITIZEN INPUT. PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
Local Improvement District 338
F2.4.9 LID338
The request of the City of Auburn to finalize the assessment roll for
Local Improvement District 338 according to Ordinance No. 4219
passed April 20, 1987 for construction and installation of an 8-inch
waterline and appurtenances in 4th Street N.E. and Riverview Drive
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N.E., Auburn, Washington. Those persons wishing to be heard may do
so at this time.
Mayor Roegner opened the public hearing.
Joann Martin 1818 4th Place N.E., Auburn, WA
Joann Martin, participant in the LID 338, stated she is here on behalf
of her neighbors. Ms. Martin slated Mr. Greeley should pay his entire
assessment. Ms. Martin questioned how final assessments were
computed, and expressed concern regarding the increase in assessments
since 1987.
Mark Weinstein 7702 16th Ave. N.W., Auburn, WA
Mark Weinstein questioned how and when payment is made. Mayor
Roegner referred him to Finance Director Pat Dugan.
Motion by Councilmember Kurle to close the public hearing on LID
338. Second by Councilmember Burns.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
Mayor Roegner asked for questions from the Council, and noted a
letter submitted from Fred Poe regarding LID 338.
Prior the Council questions, Frank Currie explained there was a 9%
increase in costs for completion of this project. One-third increase in
interest, and two-thirds construction costs.
Some of the Councilmembers questioned how interest was computed
over the delay of two and one-half years on LID 338, and how the
interest was spread over all the assessments.
Frank Currie explained due to financing costs of bonding such a small
local improvement district, the City decided to combine bonding with
Local Improvement District No. 339 for street improvements to Hidden
Valley, and estimates for financing both local improvement districts
were divided accordingly. Mr. Currie explained what the costs would
have been if LID 338 was financed on its own. Mr. Currie further
explained how the assessments were figured when combined with
Local Irliprovement No 339.
Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Burns to
to refer Local Improvement District No. 338 back to the Public Works
Committee.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
2. Local Imnrovement District 339* (Kurle/Currie)
F2.4.9 LID 339
The request of the City of Auburn to finalize the assessment roll for
Local Improvement District No. 339 according to Ordinance No. 4279
passed April 4, 1988 for acquisition, paving and related work to 53rd
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Street S.E., etal vicinity Hidden Valley tracts, in Auburn Washington.
Those persons wishing to be heard may do so at this time.
Prior to opening the public hearing, Councilmember Wagner excused
himself from the Council chambers due to his participation as a
resident in the formation of Local Improvement District No. 339. At
the formation of Local Improvement District No. 339 Councilmember
Wagner was not a member of the Auburn City Council.
Mayor Roegner opened the public hearing.
Joan Brooke 5501 Bridget Avenue S.E., Auburn, WA
Joan Brooke, participant in Local Improvement District No. 339,
expresed concern with some assessments being higher than others when
originally they were to pay the same amount. Ms. Brooke said the
City's contractor for LID 339 is a litterbug, and the City should
require appropriate disposal of construction materials.
George Dubeck 4921 55th Street S.E., Auburn, WA
George Dubeck, participant in Local Improvement District No. 339,
complimented Rich Wagner, who at the time was not on the Auburn
City Council, for his work in forming this local improvement district.
Mr. Dubeck stated the Council should be proud of this development
because it is one of the best in Auburn.
Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Burns to
close the public hearing.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
Mayor Roegner requested questions from the Council.
The Council noted Mr. & Mrs. Baier's letter objecting to Local
Improvement District No. 339, and stated staff had responded to the
Baier's concerns. Some of the Council questioned how assessments
were arrived at.
Frank Currie responded by explaining assessments are based on the
number of shares, a share being a five acre parcel. Frank Currie
noted corner lots fronting on two streets, where only one street is
built, are charged a 1/2 share. In one area within Hidden Valley, a
property owner agreed to do some of the work himself, and has a
lesser share accordingly. In another area, additional work was required
resulting in higher shares.
City Attorney Marguerite Schellentrager read Ordinance No. 4227
approving and confirming the assessments and assessment roll of Local
Improvement District No. 339 for the improvement of various streets
within King County, Washington, as provided by Ordinance No. 4279,
and levying and assessing the cost and expense thereof against
confirms the final assessment roll on Local Improvement District No.
339.
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Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Burns to
introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4227.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
3. 1990-1991 Community Development Block Grant
F5.4.3
The City of Auburn expects to receive $229,000 in Community
Development Block Grant Funds for the 1990-1991 program year. The
Auburn City Council encourages all interested citizens to voice an
opinion prior to the Auburn City Council determining the use of
Community Development Block Grant Funds.
Mayor Roegner opened the public hearing.
Lynn Roberts 11219 SE 323th Street, Auburn, WA
Lynn Roberts spoke in support of Washington Women's Employment
Education (WWEE). Ms. Roberts stated WWEE is an organization
estalished in Washington in 1982 that assists very low income and
welfare single parents in becoming self-sufficient through employment
and education. Soroptimist International of Auburn and WWEE will
co-support funding of this program.
Ms. Roberts cited national and local statistics with regard to services to
low-income, single heads of households. WWEE targets low income,
single heads of households for recruitment, and provides skills training
for job placement and professional development; counseling; and
support services such as childcare, transportation, clothing and
emergency needs.
Ms. Roberts concluded her comments by requesting City support of
this program in the amount of $5,000.
Jean Sails 640 L Street N.E.
Jean Salls, Director of the South King County Emergency Housing
Program of YWCA, located at Green River Homes in Auburn, thanked
the Council for the original funding to make the project possible in
Auburn. Currently, they are operating ten units. Jean Sails reported
the program has housed nine families in the transitional program; and
six families through the emergency shelter unit. She stated demand far
exceeds facilities and urged continued support.
Dick BrupRer - 11244 SE 322nd Street, Auburn, WA
Dick Brugger, Director of Auburn Youth Resources, requests #2 & 3
for social services facilities. These two proposals include painting the
outside of Auburn Youth Resources facility at 816 F Street S.E., in
Auburn, and having eight windows tinted to provide privacy. Tinted
windows would also provide shading on the west side of building.
Dick Brugger said the primary request is to extend the emergency use
shelter at 1425 Auburn Way South. Mr. Brugger thanked the city for
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providing forty-five percent of the funding to establish the facility.
Auburn Youth Resources is now asking that they enlarge it to one
thousand square feet. The facility currently turns away fifteen young
people every month. Dick Brugger said they would like the capability
of six to eight beds instead of five.
Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Brothers
to close the public hearing.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
Prior to the city attorney reading the proposed ordinance, Mayor
Roegner asked if there were questions from the Council.
Councilmember Whittall asked for clarification on the amount of the
ACAP funding request, and further questioned sidewalk improvements
and program administration.
A] Hicks responded the correct funding amount is $8,000 for ACAP
Frank Currie clarified under neighborhood revitalization that the
sidewalk repair program offers a lower income area an opportunity to
make improvements to sidewalks instead of using a local improvement
district process. The City identifies areas requiring improvements and
repairs the sidewalk within the area.
Al Hicks said the Block Grant Program administration is used to fund
administration within the department. HUD allows twenty percent to
be used for administration, and the City of Auburn uses approximately
ten percent.
City Attorney Marguerite Schellentrager read Ordinance No. 4421
approving community development objectives and proposed projects
and approving the appropriation of approximately $229,000 in 1990-91
Community Development Block Grant Funds.
Motion by Councilmember Burns to introduce and adopt Ordinance
No. 4421. Second by Councilmember Brothers.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
B. Audience Participation
James Hill - 4602 Bridget Avenue, Auburn, WA
James Hill, resident of Hidden Valley, stated people coming down Stuck
River Drive are shooting against a gravel hill. Somtimes the weapons create
a hazard by ricochetting overhead. Mr. Hill stated he has asked these people
to stop shooting, and one of them took a shot at him. Mr. Hill pointed out
the City should be concerned about this before there is a tragedy near this
area. Mr. Hill requested the City put signs up to deter the shooting within
this area.
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Mayor Roegner requested Mr. Hill speak with Chief Evans. Mayor Roegner
stated a report back to the Council would be provided.
C. Corresoondence
Local Improvement District No. 339
F2.4.9 LID339
Letter dated April 2, 1990 from Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Baier objecting
to Local Improvement District 339, Assessment No. 15.
2. Local Improvement District No. 338
F2.4.9 LID338
Letter dated April 16, 1990 from Fred W. Poe regarding LID 338.
3. Local Improvement District No. 338
F2.4.9 LID 338
Inter-department memo dated April 16, 1990 from Frank Currie
regarding LID 338.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Municipal Services
A3.6.4.4
Chairman Pete Whittall reported the Municipal Services Committee met on
April 12, 1990 to discuss the 1990 Spring Clean-up, out-of-state travel
requests from the Police and Fire Department, and Resolution No. 2040
clarifies that all solid waste issues are to come before the Municipal Services
Committee rather than the Public Works Committee. The next Municipal
Services Committee Meeting is May 3, 1990 at 5:30 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
A3.6.4.4
Chairman Burns reported the Planning & Community Development
Committee met a week ago this evening at 5:30 and the minutes are of
public record. The next meeting of the Planning & Community Development
Committee is scheduled for April 23 at 7:30 p.m.
C. Public Works
A3.6.4.4
Chairman Kurle reported the Public Works Committee met this evening prior
to the Council meeting and the minutes will be of public record when
published. Chairman Kurle stated the Public Works Committee discussed
Resolutions 2071, 2072, King County Local Hazardous Management Plan,
and denial of a utility bill adjustment. The next meeting of the Public
Works Committee is scheduled for May 7, 1990 at 5:30 p.m.
D. Finance
A3.6.4.4
Chairman Brothers reported the Finance Committee met prior to the Council
meeting tonight at 6:30 p.m. Items discussed included possible adoption of a
biennial budget, LIDS, Airport, Property and Boiler & Machinery insurance
coverage, and claims and payroll. The next meeting of the Finance
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Committee will be prior to the next Council meeting of May 7, 1990 at 7:00
p.m.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
April 2, 1990 regular Council minutes.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2, F4.9.5
1. Claim numbers #53248 through #53531 in the amount of $$945,290.54.
2. Payroll #153856 through #154287 in the amount of $576,392.08.
C. Liquor License
A5.6.1
1. Request approval for a Class ACEF liquor license for Jimmy's Lunch
Box, Inc. locatd at 4210 Auburn Way North #3.
D. Contract Administration
1. Game Farm Wilderness Park
05.2 90-01
To award Contract No. P90-01 for the development of the final phase
of construction at Game Farm Wilderness Park to Golf Landscaping,
Inc., for their base bid and deductive alternate I and additive
alternates 1, 2, 4 and 5 in the amount of $284,238.00 plus applicable
Washington State sales tax.
E. Utility Bill Adiustment
F5.4.2
1. Recommend denial of utility adjustment to account #231-2800 in the
amount of $59.54.
F. Insurance
Prouerty Insurance
A3.11.3.2
Recommend approval to accept property insurance policy for a term of
May 7, 1990 to expire on December 31, 1990 in the amount of
$33,680.00
2. Airoort Liability
A3.11.3.1
Recommend approval to accept a short term policy for a term of May
7, 1990 to expire on December 31, 1990 in the amount of $16,375.00.
3. Boiler & Machinery
A3.11.3.4
Recommend approval to accept Boiler & Machinery Coverage for a
term of May 7, 1990 to expire on December 31, 1990 in the amount of
$2,776.00.
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G. Out-of-State Travel
F4.1.1
L Fire Department
Recommend authorizing Out-of-State travel for Lieutenant Harold
Philbin to attend the Eighth Annual Hazardous Materials Response
Teams Conference in Rockville, Maryland April 26 - 29, 1990.
2. Police Department
Recommend authorization for Police Chief J. D. Evans to attend the
1990 IACP (International Association of Police Chiefs) Conference in
Tulsa, Oklahoma from October 6 - 11, 1990.
Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Brothers to
approve Consent Agenda Items IV. A. through IV.G.2.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
V. OLD BUSINESS -None.
VI. NEW BUSINESS - None.
VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
City Attorney Marguerite Schellentrager read the titles of each ordinance
aloud.
Ordinance No. 4420
F 5.2.8
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
approving an appropriation of grant funds in the amount of twenty-
two thousand three hundred fifty-four dollars ($22,354), and
authorizing the Mayor to accept the grant from the Washington State
Library Commission.
Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Burns to
introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4420.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
2. Ordinance No. 4421
F5.4.3
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving
community development objectives and proposed projects and
approving the appropriation of approximately two hundred and
twenty-nine thousand dollars ($229,000) in 1990-91 Community
Development Block Grant Funds.
Ordinance No. 4421 was adopted by the Council under II.A.3 of these
minutes.
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3. Ordinance No. 4422
03.10.1 CUP0002-90
An Ordinance of the City
Conditional Use Permit to
property located 123 feet
within the City of Auburn
April 16, 1990
of Auburn, Washington, providing for a
allow construction of six duplexes on
north of 14th Street N.E. in the 900 block,
, Washington.
Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Brothers
to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4422.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
4. Ordinance No. 4423
03.8 REZ0001-90
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, providing for the
rezoning of property located on the east side of "A" Street S.E., within
the City of Auburn, Washington, changing the zoning classification
thereof from R-3 (Duplex) to C-3 (Heavy Commercial).
Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Brothers
to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4423.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
5. Ordinance No. 4426
F2.4.9 LID338
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving and
confirming the assessments and assessment roll of Local Improvement
District No. 338 for the installation of waterlines, as provided by No.
4219 and levying and assessing the cost and expense thereof against the
several lots, tracts, parcels of land other property as shown on the
assessment roll.
Ordinance No. 4426 was referred to the Public Works Committee under
II.A.1 of these minutes.
Ordinance No. 4427
F2.4.9 LID339
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving and
confirming the assessments and assessment roll of Local Improvement
District No. 339 for the improvement of various streets within King
County, Washington, as provided by Ordinance No. 4279, and levying
and assessing the cost and expense thereof against confirms the final
assessment roll on Local Improvement District No. 339.
Ordinance No. 4427 was adopted by the Council under II.A.2. of these
minutes.
B. Resolutions
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Mayor Roegner stated the Council is empowered to adopt resolutions as a
whole.
Resolution No. 2064
03.11
Authorizes contract City of Auburn and Child and Family Resource
Referral to provide daycare telephone information and referral to
Auburn residents seeking childcare assistance.
Councilmember Whittall asked a question regarding Resolution No.
2064. Councilmember Whittall remembered discussions that occurred
in the past where a request had been made for the Council to receive
an inventory of social services in terms of availability in the Auburn
area. Councilmember Whittall wondered if there were other results
available.
Senior Planner A] Hicks responded that regional and local inventories
have been done and an indication of perceived priorities have been
established.
Rob Chave added the Planning Department has a draft Human Services
Plan that is to be brought to Council at a later date where the Human
Services Roundtable served as a background to the plan. The draft
Human Services Plan will provide more conclusions specifically related
to Auburn.
Councilmember Burns amplified Councilmember Whittall's comments,
and recalled the purpose of the Human Services Roundtable was to get
a feeling for what social services were available in the south end, not
just the City of Auburn, and what the majority of social issues were.
For example, Councilmember Burns remembered specifically
questioning the nature and extent of the homeless issue not just in
Auburn but in South King County, and how should the City deal with
it? How are other cities dealing with it?
Councilmember Burns requested the information prepared address what
social services are needed not only in Auburn, but also in the South
King County area, be added as the first agenda item at the next
Planning & Community Development Committee. Councilmember
Whittall is to receive a copy of the agenda.
2. Resolution No. 2069
A I.3.4
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an interlocal
agreement with King County containing provisions required for
distribution and use of the Open Space Bond Fund.
3. Resolution No. 2070
03.5 PLT0001-90
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A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
approving the preliminary plat of Lakeland Hills, Divisions #6, #7 and
#8 located on the east side of Lakeland Hills Division #2 and #3,
extending south to the King-Pierce county line within the City of
Auburn, Washington.
4. Resolution No. 2071
04.9.1 Street Improvement No. 265, 04.11.1 Water Improvement No.
184
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a supplemental
agreement with Sverdrup Corporation for design services for the Stuck
River Bridge project.
5. Resolution No. 2072
A3.13.4
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn accepting a
conveyance of real property from King County.
6. Resolution No. 2073
A3.12.5
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a contract for public
defense services between the City and Tucker & Stein, P.S.
Motion by Councilmember Burns to approve Resolutions 2064, 2069,
2070, 2071, 2072, and 2073. Second by Councilmember Kurle.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT
Steve Lancaster
Mayor Roegner invited everyone to a coffee being held in honor of Steve
Lancaster on April 27 at 3:00 p.m. in the Mayor's Office.
A. Executive Session
Mayor Roegner announced there would be a brief Executive Session to
discuss litigation, and negotiations. Mayor Roegner anticipated there would
be action as a result of the Executive Session, and recommended the Council
recess at 8:30 p.m.
The Council reconvened at 8:55 p.m.
Firefighters Local 1352
Motion by Councilmember Brothers to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to sign the contract with Fire Local 1352 subject to the local's ratification as
summarized herein. Councilmember Whittall seconds the motion.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
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IX. ADJOURNMENT
90M4-16
April 16, 1990
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There being no further business to come before the Auburn City Council, the
meeting adjourned at 8:56 p.m.