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CITY OF AUBURN
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
May 1, 1989 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. Flae Salute
Led by Mike Morris Boy Scout Pack 784 posted the colors of the flag.
Participating scouts included: Danny Crangle; Joshua Braciley; Adam
Peterson; Jess Sheneberger; Jonathon Moore; Gary Miller; Matthew Swart;
Aaron Philson, Kevin Sampson; Kyle Flores; Joshua Miller; Chris Shape;
Wayne Salus; Matthew Salus; Brandon Fellows; Brian Riffle; Colin Peterson;
Mike Bradley; Janet Bradley; Ruth McGreyor; Andrew Bradley; Dustin
Davison; Kyle Johnston; Brett McCarty; Chris Tipton; and Wade Watkinson.
B. Roll Call
Those in attendance inciude Mayor Bob Roegner and Councilmembers
Whittall, Roland, Brothers, and Kur1e. Councitmembers Walters, Larson, and
Burns were excused. Staff inembers in attendance include Police Chief Jake
Evans, Police Captain Bill Pitzl, Fire Ch;ef Bob Johnson, F;re Marshal
Wayne Senter, Personnel Director Gretel Sloan, Parks & Recreation Director
Len Chapman, Finance Director Pat Dugan, Public Works Director Frank
Currie, Building Official Alice Conrad, Planning Director Mary McCumber,
Senior Planner Lynn Rued, City Attorney Marguerite Schellentrager, and
City Clerk Robin Wohlhueter.
C. Announcements and Anoointments
Announcements
Prior to continuing with Council agenda items, Mayor Roegner
regretfully informed those ii
Councilmember Walters' son
members and friends.
attendance of the death of
Jim, and expressed syropathy to family
Elder Alert Protection Svstem
Mayor Roegner continued his comments by explaining the "Elder Alert
Protection System program co-sponsored by Unicare, new owners of
Green River Terrace Nursing Center, and the City of Auburn Fire
Department. Displaying a fluorescent orange tube type cylinder,
Mayor Roegner stated the purpose of [his program is to provide
emergency personnel with healdi information of the patient resident
such as medical history, types of inedications they are taking, or any
allergies to medications. The florescent cylinder is placed in the
refrigerator with a sticker placed on the outside refrigerator door to
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indicate to emergency personnel that health information is located
inside.
a. Proclamations
Older Americans Month/Senior Center Week
Mayor Roegner presented 'a proclamation to Wayne Kelly and his
daughter Hazel Thrasher declaring the Month of May, 1989 as "Older
' Americans Month", and the week of May 7, 1989, as "Senior Center
Week". As in the four previous years Wayne Kelly, age 99 years old,
accepted the proclamation on behalf of all "Older Americans".
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National Public Works Week
Mayor Roegner presented a proclamation to Public Works Director
Frank Currie declaring the week of May 21 through 27, 1989 as
"National Public Works Week".
Municioal Clerk's Week
Mayor Roegner presented City Clerk Robin Wohlhueter a proclamation
declaring the week of May 7 through 13, 1989 as Municipal Clerk's
Week.
2. Apoointments - None.
D. Aaenda Modifications
Agenda modifications are noted under Council agenda items II.A.I
resubmitting documents pertaining to Application No. 56A-89 for clarity;
II.C.I.& 2 transmitting letters received by the City of Auburn from Wesiey
& Ann Stephens & Lillian Williams regarding Application No. 56A-89; II.A.
forwarding minutes ro the April 27, 1989 Municipal Services Committee
meeting; and VII.A. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. & 7 recommending referral back to the
committee for further review.
II. CITIZEN INPUT. PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearines
Annlication No. 56A-89
An amendment to the Auburn Zoning Code which addresses the
recreationat vehicles being used a living units in the RMHP
(Residential Manufactured Home Park District).
Prior to opening the public hearing Mayor Roegner requested a brief
update from Planning Director Mary McCumber.
Mary McCumber stated the City of Auburn has had a Iong history of
recognizing the need for affordable housing within the community.
The city has planned for multi-family and single family growth. In
order to help decrease the cost of housing, the city has within its
single family areas provided for small lot development. Ms.
McCumber discussed Auburn's treatment of mobile homes as single
family units. Along with design requirements mobile homes can be
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placed on lots in single family areas, and the City has approved,
through the years, a number of mobile home parks.
Initially, the recreational vehicle issue started as a land use issue;
whether or not recreational vehicles should be permitted as living units
within the city's mobile home parks. Ms. McCumber noted the
differences between mobile homes and recreational vehicles as defined
by code, and pointed out that recreation vehicles are considered
seasonal, recreational, temporary units, and located in commercial and
institutional zones within the city. '
Mary McCumber stated that the staff's initial recommendation was to
allow ]0%0 of the units within the existing mobile home parks to be
recreational vehicle units, plus siting and safe[y requirements, and to
(imit the impacts on the residental nature of mobile home parks and
adjacent areas.
Additional discussion centered around p�oblems associated with the
city recognizing seasonal recreational vehicles as long term permanent
living units. The Public Works Department, Building Official,
Planning Department, & Fire Department reviewed the differences
between the construction standards for long term living units. As a
result the staff changed their recommendations to the Council.
Ms. McCumber stated the amendment before the Council is to amend
the zoning code to recognize the existing recreational vehicles to allow
continued use of mobile home parks, but would not recognize
recreational vehicles as long term permanent units. The recreational
vehicles could not be replaced with another recreational vehicle once a
current tenant owning a recreationat vehicle leaves the park
permanently. Existing recreational vehicle tenants would not be
affected by this change unless they left the park permanently.
Addressing the concern of the amendment being a hardship for the
owner, Mary McCumber identified solutions when the recreational ,
vehicles leave permanently. The vacant Iots could be replaced with a
small mobile home or the vacant spaces could be combined with other
lots for a larger mobile home in the future.
Mayor Roegner opened the public hearing.
Steve Henderson 2424 Evergreen Park, Olympia, WA
Steve Henderson, Attorney representing Steve Hynes who is the owner
of Skylark Mobile Home Village I& II. Mr. Henderson stated on
behatf of his client, that they are opposed to the amendment to the
zoning code. Mr. Henderson remarked that the park has been in
existence since 1958 originally being called a trailer park. The zoning
code in effect at that time did not distinguish between mobile homes
or recreational vehicles. Mr. Henderson stated the mobile home parks
provide affordable safe housing and there is no need to change. If the
amendment is approved and recreational vehicles are vacated there is
no alternative to replace them. Lots are too small and internal lines
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have to be redrawn; therefore, the whole area should be allowed to
stay in its current use.
Steve Hvnes - Suite 210, 1511 Bellevue Avenue, West Vancouver,
British Columbia V7VIA6
Steve Hynes, owner of Skylark Village Mobile Home Park. Steve
Hynes stated that most of the people in Auburn are not in favor of the
proposed zoning change. Mr. Hynes furthered discussion around his
disagreement with staff recommendations and comments. Mr. Hynes
disagrees with staff comments of electrical extensions for mobile
homes, building standards for mobile homes safety concerns. Mr.
Hynes held up an example of an extension cord used for small
recreational vehicles. 'The extension cord is UL approved, state
approved, weather proofed, and designed and suitable for the purpose
it is intended.
Mr. Hynes stated spaces in Skylark I have been there for thirty years
and have been used for recreational vehicle spaces. The spaces are
grandfathered in.
Finally, Mr. Hynes identified that the proposed zoning code change
would sterilize a significant capital investment, and by combining lots
wouid eliminate two-thirds of the revenue. An expenditure of
between fifty and seventy-five thousand doilars is required to develop
spaces which would impact the people in the mobiie home park. Mr.
Hynes recommended the Council drop the zoning change or rezone an
area of the park to include recreational vehicles.
Russell Austin - 47th Floor of Columbia Center, Seattle, WA
Mr. Austin, Attorney litigating mobile home law for approximately
thirty years, briefed the Council on the case of Christine Work who in
1964 was arrested for living in a vehicle, a 36 foot long mobile home.
She was convicted for living in a mobile home. The case went to the
Supreme Court, and in 1967 it was determined that her mobile home
was a home. Mr. Austin stated the laws regulating mobile homes have
changed but are still directed at safety, health, and sanitation. Mr.
Austin briefly discussed the history of Skylark Village which was
originally created for recreational vehicles. Mr. Austin continued his
comments by requesting the Council not adopt this ordinance because
the Skylark Mobile home parks are needed and provide affordable safe
housing. If adopted, Mr. Austin recommended a resolution to delay
enforcement of the ordinance in order to test it.
Jack Lioscomb - 900 29th Street S.E., Auburn, WA 98002
Jack Lipscomb, resident of Skylark I Mobile Home Park, pointed out
that as a 7'rustee of the Skylark I& II Chapters he has discussed these
questions with residents. There is only one resident who has voiced an
objection to allowing recreational vehicles in the park. Mr. Lipscomb
remarked the attendance of those in the audience tonight represents
residents who are here supporting Mr. Hynes' position. Mr. Lipscomb
pointed out the Planning Commission is in error when they stated
recreational vehicles are for temporary or short term use when ads
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appearing in the newspaper for recreationai vehicles state for living or
short term occupancy. Mr. l,ipscomb stated the recreational vehicles
are safe.
Edward Tone - 909 29th Street N.E., Auburn, WA
Edward Tope, resident of Skylark Village, expressed concern about the
rising cost of rental spaces for mobile homes. Mr. Tope stated that if
Mr. Hynes loses thirty-nine recreational vehicle spaces Mr. Tope's rent
goes up, and with a fixed income this would be a hardship for him.
Teresa Center - 909 29th Street N.E., Auburn, WA
Teresa Center, resident oC Skylark Village i who lives in an
recreational vehicle, expressed concern with the cost of living
especially at $164.00 per month. Teresa Center asked where people
would go ro find a place to live that will not cost anymore than what
we are paying now. Discussion centered around costs associated with
approving the proposed amendment.
,Tohn Jensen - 18425 N.E. 95th Street, Space 214, Redmond, WA
98052.
John Jensen lives in a mobile home park in Redmond. Mr. Jensen's
comments centered around his concern at finding people dislocated
from mobile home parks. Mr. Jensen mentioned a number of
organizations he is affiliated with. He is a representative of Mobile
Homes of America since 1952, and serves on the Mobile Home and
RV Safery Committee for the National Fire Prevention Association.
Mr. Jensen brought to the Council's attention, that two years ago the
state supported a Washington State Housing Needs Study. The study
presents a lack of sufficient affordable housing. Mr. ]ensen provides a
network for working with people that are being displaced from mobile
home parks. Mr. Jensen requested the Council consider the change
closely looking at transition of the population out of affordable
housing.
Randal Smith - 909 29th Street S.E., Auburn, Wa
Randal Smith, resident of Skylark Village 1, questioned the number of
recreational vehides within the Ciry of Auburn and the impact they
have.
Mary McCumber answered there are thirty-one recreational vehic(es
within the mobile home parks, twenty-eight of those are in Skylark I
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Jean Lawrence - 909 29th Street S.E., Auburn, WA 98002
Jean Lawrence, resident of Skylark Village II, is concerned as a recent
mobile home owner. Ms. Lawrence briefly stated she bought a mobile
home for safety reasons, and to obtain a quality of fife not obtainable
in an apartment.
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Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Whittall
to close the public hearing.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4-0.
Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Whittall
to table the decision on App(ication No. 56A-89 until the next Council
meeting.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4-0.
Mayor Roegner announced that the decision will be carried over to the
next regularly scheduled Council meeting which is Monday, May I5,
1989 at 730 p.m. at which time we will have the benefit of the full
Council.
Mayor Roegner also stated that the tapes of the hearing will be
provided to the absent Councilmembers so that they can listen to the
testimony presented at the public hearing to assist them in their
deliberations.
Audience Particioation - None.
Corresoondence
Aonlication No. 56A-89
Letter dated April 14, 1989 from Stephen A.
Hynes, owner of Skylark Village Mobile Home Park and Skylark II
Village Mobile Home Parks, regarding Application No. 56A-89.
2. Letter dated April 24, 1989 from Herman Bracy,
resident of Skylark II Village Mobile Home Park, regarding
Application No. 56A-89.
3. Letter dated April 25, 1989 from Jack A.
Lipscomb, resident of Skylark Viilage Mobile Home Park, regarding
Application No. 56A-89.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Municinal Services
Chairman Whittall reported the Municipal Services Committee minutes of
April 27, 1989 are of public record. The next Municipal Services Committee
meeting will be May 11, 1989 at 5:30 p.m.
B. Pl�nnine & Communitv Develonment
Vice-Chairman Kurle stated the Planning & Community Development
Committee met on April 25, 1989 and the minutes are of public record. The
next meeting will be May 9, (989 at 7:30 p.m.
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C. Public Works
Chairman Kurle reported the Public Works Committee mec prior to the
Council meeting this evening at 530 p.m. The minutes of the April I7,
1989 meeting are of public record. The next meeting of the Public Works
Committee is scheduled for May 15, 1989, at 5:30 p.m.
D. Financ
Vice-Chairman Whittall stated the Finance Committee met prior to the
Council meeting tonight. The next Finance Committee meeting will be prior
to the regular Council meeting on May 15, 1989 at 7:00 p.m.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes
1. April 17, 1989 regular Council meeting.
B. Vouchers
Claim numbers #444443 through 3t44936 in the
amount of $887,824.19.
Payroll tt143708 through #144149 in the amount
of $463,491.37.
C. ANXI-
City Council to authorize the Planning Department to preUare an annexation
petition which has to be signed by property owners representing 7596 of the
assessed valuation.
D. Out of State Travel
Fire Deoartment
Recommend authorizing out-of-state travel for FF1C Public Education
Specialist David Cook to travel to Emmitsburg, Maryland to attend the
Advanced Fire Safety Education class at the National Fire Academy �
from May I through May 12, 1989.
Recommend authorizing out-of-state travel for Administrative
Assistant Dave Fugit to attend a course in Emergency Management at
the National Emergency Training Center in Emmitsburg, Maryland
from June 12 through June 23, 1989.
2. Police Deoartment
Recommend authorization for two Auburn o1'ficers, currently assigned
in the Department Drug Unit, to attend the annual Western States
Information Network (WSIN) Conference in Sacramento, California
from June 6 through 9, 1989.
E. Open Soace & Trail Kin¢ Countv Bond lssue
To approve the submittal of the White River/Lakeland Hills park and trail
system in the amount of $1.8 million to King County for inclusion on the
County-wide open space and trail bond proposition scheduled to be
presented to the voters in November, 1989.
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F. 1989-90 Insurance Renewals
Approve the renewal of property
boiler and machinery insurance i
by the Broker, Fred S. James
May 1, 1989
insurance in the amount of $40,924 and
n the amount of $4,257.00 as recommended
Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Whittall to
approve Consent Agenda Items IV.A through IV.F.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4-0.
V. OLD BUSiNESS - None.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Aooiication No. CUP0002-89
The request of Claude Salisbury and The Saynor Company for a Conditional
Use Permit for construction of a daycare center on property zoned R-4
(Multi-Family) and located on the northwest corner of 37th and "M" Streets
S.E. AKA 1101 37th Street S.E.
Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Whittall to
approve the Conditional Use Permit for a daycare center based upon the
Hearing Examiner's Findings of Fact and Conclusions, and to instruct the
City Attorney to prepare the necessary Ordinance.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4-0.
B. Apolication No. PLT0001-89
The request of Allied Commercial Group for a Preliminary Plat to be known
as Marycon Division No. I consisting of 3.10 acres on property zoned R-2
(Single Family) and located on the south side of 12th Street S.E. in the 500
block.
Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Brothers to
approve the preliminary piat of Marycon Division No. 1 beased upon the
Hearing Examiner's Findings of Fact, and Conclusions and Conditions; and
to instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary Resolution.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4-0.
VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
Ordinance No. 4328
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, providing for the
rezoning of property located on the east side of "B" Street N.W. in the
4400 block, within the City of Auburn, Washington, changing the
zon;ng classification thereof from County SR (Suburban Residential)
and General to M-1 (Light Industrial).
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Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Brothers to
introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4328.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4-0.
2. Ordinance No. 4335
An Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 4285, and section 1.24.010 of
the Auburn City Code entided penalties for violations, and enacting a
new section 1.24.010. '
3. Ordinance No. 4336
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, repealing Auburn
City Code section 9.40.010 entitled "Offenses Designated" contained in
Chapter 9.40 entitled "Disorderly Conduct" and adding a new 9.40.0l0
clarifying and adding offenses constituting disorderly conduct.
4. Ordinance No. 4337
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, adding a new
Chapter 9.11 to Auburn City Code Title 9 entiNed "Public Peace,
Morals and Welfare", to provide a new offense of disruption of
government offices.
5. Ordinance No. 4338
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, adding a new
Chapter to Title 9 of the Auburn City Code, designated Chapter 9.45
entided "Criminal Trespass".
6. Ordinance No. 4339
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
repealing Auburn City Section 9.80.060 entitled "Switchblade Knives-
Sale Prohibited" and enacting a new Section 9.80.060, entitied
"Dangerous Weapons-Prohibited:'
Ordinance No. 4340 '
An Ordinance amending Chapter 9.18 of the Auburn City Code
entitled Domestic Violence to amend the definition, issuance and
notice sections of that ordinance.
Motion by Councilmember Whittall, second by Councilmember
Brothers to refer Ordinance Nos. 4335 through 4340 back to
committee.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4-0.
8. Ordinance No. 4344
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
approving the plat of Lakeland Hills Division No. 3 extension, to the
City of Auburn, according to the plat on file with the Clerk of the
City of Auburn.
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Motion by Counictmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Roland to
introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4344.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4-0.
9. Ordinance No. 4347
� An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, annexing to the
City certain land contiguous thereto, a 13.09 acre parcei of land
located on "B" Street Northwest, and more particularly described in
attached Exhibit "A" (The "Miyagishima" Annexation).
Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Roland to
introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4347.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4-0.
B. Resolutions
Resolution No. 1958
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 1989 amendment to the emergency medical services contract
between the City of Auburn and King Counry to specify the 1989
funding mtaL
Motion by Councilmember Whittall, second by Councilmember
Brothers to approve Resolution No. 1958.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4-0.
2. Resolution No. 1961
, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a lease agreement
between the City of Auburn and Aaron Loudenback, to provide
additional securiry at Mountain View Cemetery.
Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Roland to
approve Resolution No. 1961.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4-0.
3. Resolution No. 1962
A Resolution of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the
Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Auburn, to execute Addendum 1
to extend the agreement with Makers to allow for additional funds to
complete consultant services en[itled "Auburn Urban Design Plan".
The original agreement was entered into on October 7, 1988.
Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Whittall
to approve Resolution No: 1962.
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MOT[ON CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4-0.
4. Resolution No. 1964
A Resolution of the City of Auburn, Washington, accepting the
dedication of "I" Street N.E.from 44th Street N.E. to 52nd Street N.E.
and the dedication of 45th Street N.E. from Auburn Way North to "I"
Street N.E. by Statutory Warranty Deed.
Motion by Counciimember Kurle, second by Councilmember Brothers '
to approve Resoiution No. 1964.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4-0.
VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Roegner announced there would be a brief Executive Session for approximately
five minutes to discuss legal matters.
Mayor Roegner anticipated there would be no action taken by the Council as a result of
the Executive Session, and recommended adjournment.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Auburn City Council, the
meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Bob Roegner, Mayor Robin Wohlhueter, City Clerk
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