HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-20-1989CITY OF AUBURN
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
March 20, 1989 7:30 p.m.
, I. CALL 'I�O ORDER
The regular meeting of the City of Auburn Council was calied to order by 1�9ayor
f3ob Roegner at 730 p.m. in the City of Auburn Council Chambers.
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A. Flaa Salute
Mayor Roegner led those in attendance in the pledge of allegiance.
B. Rolt Call
Those in attendance include Mayor Bob Roegner and Councilmembers
Whittali, Walters, Burns, Larson, Roland, Brothers, and Kurle. Staff
members in attendance include Police Captain Bill Pitzi, Fire Chief Bob
Johnson, Personnel Director Gretel Sloan, Parks & Recreation Director Len
Chapman, Finance Director Pat Dugan, Public Works Director Frank Currie,
Planning Director Mary McCumber, Planner Greg Fewins, City Attorney
Marguerite Schellentrager, and Depury City Clerks Gayle Butcher and Jan
Hubbard.
C. Announcements and Anooin[ments
Announcements - None.
a. Proclamation
Mayor Roegner presented a proclamation to Dave Caffoe, General
Manager, and Steve Botkin, Editor, of the Valley Daily News,
honoring the IOOth Anniversary of the Valley Daily News. Mayor
Roegner also recognized the community contributions Valley Daily
News staff have made to the Valley area cities over the years.
b. Sunreme Court
Mayor Roegner invited Councilmembers and the public to attend
the open session of the Washington State Supreme Court on
Tuesday, March 21, 1989 at the Auburn High School, 400 4th
Street N.E.
c. Blair Rasmussen
Mayor Roegner announced April I5, 1989 as Blair Rasmussen
Day. Blair Rasmussen graduated from Auburn High School and
has made many contributions to basketball. He plays with the
Denver Nuggets and can be sen in a game against the Sonics April
I5, 1989.
2. A000intments - None.
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Aeenda Modifications - None
March 20, 1989
II. CITIZEN INPUT PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORR'ESPONDENCE
Public Hearines
Aoolication No. V-02-89
A request to vacate the southern one-half street right-of-way located
on that portion of land designated as Rose Street (South 288th Street)
located adjacent to the northern border of parcels B, C, and D on the
Plat of the Town of Christopher within the City of Auburn.
Mayor Roegner opened the public hearing. No one spoke for or against
Application V-02-89.
Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Burts to ciose
the public hearing.
MO'TION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
There was a brief Council discussion regarding right-of-way access affecting
the railroad crossing. Staff indicated that the right-of-way will be dedicated
between parcels "C" and "D" and access will not cross the railroad.
Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Brothers to
approve Application No. V-02-89 and to instruct the City Attorney to prepare
the necessary ordinance.
MOTION CARRIED 6-l. Councilmember Larson voted no.
2. Aoolication No. V-03-89
A request to vacate a street right-of-way known as 44th Street N.E. by
more than two-thirds of the property owners abutting the subject area.
Mayor Roegner opened the public hearing.
Duane Steinle. 222 First N.E.. Auburn
Mr. Steinle, attorney representing the applicant, informed the Council
he is present to answer any questions the Councit may have.
'I'here were no other requests to speak for or against Application No.
V-03-89.
Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Brothers
to close the public hearing.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
Discussion centered around questions raised by Councilmember Larson
relating to the right-of-way and the proposed street to be known as
45th N.E.
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Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Brothers,
to approve Application NO. V-03-89 and to instruc[ the City Atrorney
to prepare the necessary ordinance.
MOTION CARR[ED. 6-l. Councilmember Larson voted no.
� 3. Aoolication No 57A-89
The request of the City of Auburn to amend the Auburn
Comprehensive Plan to add definition and policies related to wedands
development, conservation and enhancement.
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Before opening the public hearing on Application No. 57A-89, Mayor
Roegner asked Planner Greg Fewins to give a background report and
update on the wetlands issue.
Greg Fewins indicated that only within recent years have wetlands
begun to be fully understood as an important resource. The wetlands
are a valuabie community and regional resource exhibiting benefits
related to biologicai, physical and socioeconomic functions and values.
He also indicated the City of Auburn began an invenrory program to
identify the location and character of Auburn's wetlands, and he
indicated the Wetland Program will further enhance Auburn's
Comprehensive Plan by returning better certainty and predictability to
the environmental and developmental processes within the Auburn
community.
The next major step in the City's Wetlands Program will be to develop
a Special Area Management Plan (SAMP). The Special Area
Management Plan process is now underway among the City of Auburn,
City of Kent, King Counry, and the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers.
'I'he Special Area Management Plan's purpose is to establish agreement
between the ]ocal governments and the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
regarding those wetlands which must be conserved, and those wetland
areas which can be filled or developed.
Greg Fewins also pointed out that the City of Auburn had produced
the wettands inventory in conjunction with a grant from the
Washington State Department of Ecology. The initial phase of the
inventory included the Mill Creek area and subsequent inventories for
the Green and White River drainage basins will be conducted during
1989 subject to receiving a grant from Washington State Department of
Ecology.
Greg Fewins noted the City's weltands inventory is based on the U. S.
Army Corps of Engineers and U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service
classifications. He indicated the wetland inventory map should be
viewed only as an information at this time. Wetlands develop, expand
and contract in conjunction with climatic changes, and therefore,
specific site studies will be conducted at various times in the future.
At the present [ime, the City of Auburn has approximately 25-35% of
its vacant industrial lands meeting the Corps wetlands definition.
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Greg Fewins stated the City of Aubu'rn has conducted several meetings
with agencies, developers, property owners, environmental/interest
groups and individuals, and that the intent of Council action this
evening is to amend the Comprehensive Plan to include wedand
policies. The wetlands policies are intended to be utilized as a guide
for administering the City's environmental review process, which
includes the SEPA process. The policy amendments will act as interim
guidelines until a Special Area Management Plan is developed.
Mayor Roegner opened the pubtic hearing.
Leonard Elliott 2006 Riverview Drive N E Auburn 98002
Mr. Elliott testified in favor of the proposed wetlands policies saying he
believes they are of value to all of us.
Ron Kranz 301 116th Avenue S E Suite 170 Bellevue 98004
Mr. Kranz was speaking for ponald L. Corson of the Glacier Park Company.
He noted Glacier Park Company believes the proposed comprehensive plan
policies are appropriate and will achieve the needed balance between
maintaining ecological values and allowing continued economic growth of the
City, however, Glacier Park Company is concerned about the I�nguage in
Policy 11.4.5 regarding the word "speculative". He is asking for clearer
definition. Mr. Kranz also presented a letter to the City Council which
addresses the language concern. Mary McCumber indicated th�t the word
"speculative" had been removed from Policy 11.4.5 based on comments
previously received by the Seatde-King County EDC.
Gdiv "v�°�"'�, ��nn D.,.L e.,ao��n SnatFle WA 9R101
Mr. Volchok testified that the wetlands policies should be used as a guide and
not an absolute rule.
R�,�oa• ramobell 415 Western N W Auburn 98001
Mr. Campbell testified against the proposed wetlands policies.
described the residential drainage problems he has experienced
He can no longer house the animals he once enjoyed, he has a
water drainage problems he has realized since Highway 167 w.
been disappointed with solution responses.
Mr. Campbell
over the years.
hisrory of
s Uuilt, and has
David Halinen 3015 112th Ave N E#203. Bellevue
Mr. Halinen spoke on behalf of Gary Merlino and emphasized Mr. Merlino's
opposition to the wetlands policies. Mr. Halinen pointed out the Council
packet included two letters from him detailing opposition to the weNands
program.
Hueh Goldsmith Goldsmith & Associates Eneineers 1450 I 14th Ave S.E.
Bellevue. 98004
Mr. Goldsmith addressed the impact of the wetlands inventory on the Auburn
Downs property. He submitted three maps ro the Council showing different
ways of depicting the wetlands area. He also submitted a large color-coded
map depicting the Corps of Engineers and U. S. Fish and Wildlife inventory
of wetlands for the City of Auburn. He stated he felt labeling is the issue
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and suggested changing the way in which the wetlands are designated on a
map, that would create a better feeling among property owners.
Dirk Sundbaum. 1210 30th N.E. Auburn 98002
Mr. Sundbaum spoke in favor of the wetlands program and encouraged the
Council to pass the proposed policies to preserve wetlands for public and
recreationai use.
' Malcoim Soine. 1103 A Street #320. Tacoma 98402
Mr. Soine presented and read a letter to the Council asking for approximately
58 acres of land in the area of the southeast corner of the intersection of �Vest
Valley Highway and 15th Street Northwest be excluded from the wedands
inventory. He indicated the property owners had received an offer ro
purchase the property for development. He feels the wetlands policy will
become a roadblock which will most likely negatively affect the pending sale
and impede future economic use of the land. He Telt the City would then be
liable for just compensation.
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Craie Moran 21804 S.E. 266th Place. Maole Valiev
Mr. Moran is the conservation chairman of the Rainier Audubon Sociery. He
spoke on the impact to waterfowl, which in turn affects the food chain. He
stated that wetlands are a biological necessity and an educational resource.
David Fairchild. 1208 14th St. N.E.. Auburn 98002
Mr. Fairchild expressed sympathy for owners of property investments which
are flagged as probable wetlands; however, he expressed that investment in
property is not a guarantee of financial gain. Wetlands are a part of a rotal
ecological plan, and he is in favor of preserving wetlands.
There were no further requests to speak for or against Application No. 57A-
89.
Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember 14alters to close
the public hearing.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
A Council discussion followed in which questions were asked about the
various aspects of the wetlands policies including the definition, use of the
map as an informational tool, and possible conflicts with previous drainage
plans as developed by other governmental entities. Planning Director Mary
McCumber responded by stating that the development of the Special Are�
Management Plan will adequately address the issues in question. Public \Vorks
Director Frank Currie concurred with Planning Director Mary McCumber's
response.
Councilmember Burns stated that the wetlands policy is an importan[ step in
dealing with the environmental and ecological aspects of the community's
development, and that Auburn can be proud of its work in developing the
wetlands policies.
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Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Walters to
approve the proposed amendments to the City of Auburn Comprehensive Plan,
designating said amendments as guidelines for exercising the City's subst�ntive
authority under the Washington State Environmental Po]icy Act (SEPA) and
instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolution for adoption.
MO'TION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
Audience Particioation - None.
Corresnondence - None.
I[I. COUNCiL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Municioal Services
Chairman Whittall reported the Municipal Services Committee met March 16,
1989 at 530 p.m. and the minutes will be public record after their
publicatioa The next Municipal Services Committee meeting will be March
30, 1989 at 5:30 p.m.
D. Plannine & Communitv Develo�ment
Councilmember Burns stated the Planning & Community Development
Committee met on March 14, 1989 and the minutes are a matter of public
record. The next meeting will be March 28, 1989 at 730 p.m.
C. Public Works
Chairman Kurle reported the Public Works Committee met prior to the
Council meeting this evening at 5:30 p.m. Chairman Kurle announced that
Resolution 1951 on tonight's agenda is to be referred back ro the Public
Works Committee for further review. The next meeting of the Public Works
Committee is scheduled for April 3, 1989, at 5:30 p.m.
D. Financ
Councilmember Walters stated the Finance Committee met prior to the
Council meeting tonight ro consider claims and payroll. "fhe next Finance
Committee meeting will be prior to the regular Council meeting on April 3,
1989 at 7:00 p.m.
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IV. CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes
March 6, 1989 regular Council meeting.
Vouchers
1. Claim numbers #43438 through #34756 in the amount of $796,631.82.
2. Payroll #142498 through #142903 in the amountof $507,330.45.
Contract Administration
Sidewalk Imurovement No 12
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Approve Pay Estimate No. 2, final, to Rodarte Construction in the
amount of $1,464.43, for sidewalk construction according to Contract
88-I4.
D. Out of State Travei
1. Public Works Denartment
� Request approval for out-of-state travel for Solid Waste Division
Supervisor Dick Suiser to attend the Governmental Refuse Collection
and Disposal Association's Annual North.west Regional Solid Waste
Symposium in Oregon City, Oregon on April 26, 27, 28, 1989.
2. Fire Deoartment
Request approval for out-of-state travel for Administrative Assistant
Dave Fugit to attend a course in Emergency Management at the
Nevada Radiological i'est Site near Las Vegas from April 26th through
May 5, 1989.
Motion by Councilmember Larson, second by Councilmember Kurle to
approve Consent Agenda Items IV.A through IV.D2.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
V, OLD BUSINESS
A. Aoolication No. 56A-89
Council consideration on an amendment to the Auburn Zoning Code which
would allow recreational vehicles to be used as living units through the
conditional use permit process in the RMHP (Residential Manufactured
Home Park District.)
At its February 21, 1989 regular Council meeting, the Council referred
' Application No. 56A-89 to the Planning & Community Development
Committee.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Aoolication No. P-2-85
The request of Greacen Construction, Inc. for approval of Final Plat of
Lakeland Hills Division No. 3 extension located East of Division No. 3 and
lying on the Nor[h side of the King/Pierce County line.
Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Walters ro
approve the final plat of Lakeland Hills Division No. 3 Extension and to
instruct the City Attorney ro prepare the necessary ordinance.
MO"I�ION CARRfED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
I. 9rdinance No. 4331
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An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the
Mayor to accept S Schedule "A which relates to the City of Auburn
1988 Budget reallocation of funds in various accounts in several funds
pursuant to RCW 35A33.120.
Motion by Counciimember Walters, second by Councilmember Roland,
to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4331.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Ordinance No. 4332
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washingron, approving an
appropriation not to Exceed 553,795, and authorizing the Mayor to
execute Narcotics Control Grant Contract No. 1-88-26001 and
Amendment I between the City and the State of Washington
Department of Community Development, Local Government Assistance
Division.
Motion by Councilmember Walters, second by Councilmember Roland
to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4332.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Ordinance No. 4333
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washingron, approving the
appropriation of the sum of $241,000 1989-1990 Community
Development Block Grant Funds.
Motion by Councilmember Walters, second by Councilmember Roland
to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4333.
MOTION CARRfED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
4. Ordinance No. 4334 ,
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, providing for the
rezoning of property Iocated on the West side of Harvey Road in the
1200 block, within the City of Auburn, Washington, changing the
zoning classiPication thereof from R-2 (single family) to R-0 (office
residential).
Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Kurle to
introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4334.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
E3. Resolutions
Resolution No. 1946
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a memorandum of
agreement between the City of Auburn and Senior Services of
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Seattle/King Counry (SSC/KC) to provide home delivered meal service
in the Auburn area to the elderly.
Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Walters ro
introduce and adopt Resolution No. 1946.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
' 2. Resolution No. 1947
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a memorandum of
agreement between the City of Auburn and Senior Services of
Seattle/King County nutrition projects (SSC/KC) to provide a federally
funded hot meal program to persons 60 and over in the Auburn area.
Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Walters to
introduce and adopt Resolution No. 1947.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Resolution No. 1948
A Resolution of the Ciry Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Auburn, to
execute an Addendum I to the Interlocal Services Agreement with
King County for Animal Control Services.
Motion by Councilmember Whittall, second by Councilmember
Brothers to adopt Resolution No. 1948.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
4. Resolution No. 1951
' A Resolution of the City Council of [he City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Auburn, ro
execute an engineering service contract for a construction under
Airport ►mprovement Program AIP #3-53-0003-OS between Ihe City
of Auburn and Wilsey & Ham Pacific, Inc..
Resolution No. 1951 was referred ro Public Works Committee unAer
Council Committee Item III.C.
5. Resolution No. 1952
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor And City Clerk of the City of Auburn, to
execute a pipeline permit with the Burlington Northern Railroad
Company.
Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Brothers,
to adopt Resolution 1952.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
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VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT - None.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Auburn City Council, the
meeting adjourned at 9:I6 p.m.
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