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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-15-2004CITY OF WASHINGTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 15, 2004 7:30 PM CALL TO ORDER Flag Salute Mayor Peter B. Lewis called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call Mayor Lewis and the following Councilmembers were present: Rich Wagner, Sue Singer, Gene Cerino, Nancy Backus, Bill Peloza, Roger Thordarson, and Lynn Norman. Staff members present included: Human Resources/Risk Management Director Brenda Heineman, Planning and Community Development Director Paul Krauss, Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Parks and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Planner Bill Mandeville, City Attorney Daniel B. Heid, Police Chief Jim Kelly, Acting Fire Chief Russ Vandver, and Deputy City Clerk Cathy Richardson. C. Announcements and Appointments 1. Announcements a) Proclamation -Absolutely Incredible Kid Day Mayor Lewis declared March 18, 2004 as "Absolutely Incredible Kid Day" in the City of Auburn. Mayor Lewis presented the Proclamation to Campfire USA participants. b) Mayor Lewis congratulated Deputy City Clerk Cathy Richardson for earning the designation of Certified Municipal Clerk from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks. Page 1 City of Auburn Council Meetin.q Minutes March 15, 2004 II. Appointments There were no appointments for Council consideration. Agenda Modifications The following agenda items were distributed to the Council prior to the meeting: revised Ordinance No. 5834 under Item VIII.A.1 and revised Resolution No. 3700 under Item VIII.B.1. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE Public Hearings 2003 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the Community Development Block Grant Program and Pre-publication Hearing for the 2004 Program Year O3.4.1.7, F5.4.3 The CAPER is an overall review of housing and community development activities undertaken in Auburn during 2003. Its primary purpose is to inform the citizens of Auburn how and where the federal funds are spent, and assess the program accomplishments as they relate to housing and community development goals set forth in the Consolidated Plan. The purpose of this hearing is to solicit public comments prior to approval of the CAPER and submission of the report to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Planner Mandeville stated that the 2003 CAPER is an annual progress report that is required by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program as a condition for accepting CDBG funds. More than 5,000 clients were served by the City of Auburn with the CDBG funds during 2003. Services and grants included homeless prevention assistance, housing repair, housing placement for disabled adults, after school and child care programs, adult and youth parenting and family support programs, health care programs, and business assistance programs. Also funded were four capital improvement projects. Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing. Page 2 City of Auburn Council Meetin,q Minutes March 157 2004 Virginia Haugen, 2503 "R" Street SE, Auburn Ms. Haugen inquired regarding obtaining grant funds to preserve or restore older, possibly historic, garages. Director Krauss noted that City Code dictates that repairs can be made as long as non-conformity of a structure is not increased. However, CDBG funds are limited and the housing repair program is already over subscribed. CDBG funds are generally used for basic life safety needs in habitable spaces. Mayor Lewis closed the public hearing. Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Backus seconded to direct staff to prepare a final draft of the CAPER report and submit it to HUD. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Audience Participation This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City Council on any issue. Linda Crites, 12 1st Street SW, Auburn Ms. Crites inquired regarding surveying being done in the alley located near her business. Director Krauss stated that the City is in receipt of a petition by the property owner on the south side of the alley in question, to vacate the southern portion of the alley. The petition is being reviewed and, if approved, will go before the Public Works Committee and the City Council for their consideration. Public hearings would be scheduled and property owners would be notified. When both parties wish to vacate the alley, the City might consider abandoning the entire alley. Vacated alleys are typically divided equally between adjacent property owners. Skip Christian, 2112 "A" Street SE, Auburn Mr. Christian stated that he is Operating Manager for AAA Recycling Center, which was previously located at 2905 "A" Street SE. Mr. Christian stated that he assumed that the property located at 2112 "A" Street SE was zoned C-3. Mr. Christian referred to correspondence from the City of Auburn regarding code compliance issues. Mr. Christian indicated that he does not have Page 3 City of Auburn Council Meetin.q Minutes March 15, 2004 the funds to relocate the business to another location. Mr. Christian cited a section of the Auburn City Code and requested assistance in obtaining a Conditional Use Permit to allow the business to stay in its present location. Carolyn Dubuc, 115 17th Street SE, Auburn Ms. Dubuc spoke in favor of Mr. Christian's request. Director Krauss stated that AAA Recycling Center moved to their present location without obtaining the proper permits or a business license. Mr. Krauss indicated that current City Code does not allow' a Conditional Use Permit for this particular type of use in a C-3 zone. Director Krauss indicated that Council could allow Mr. Christian additional time to resolve the code compliance issues and offered to assist in searching for a new site. Councilmember Wagner spoke in favor of allowing Mr. Christian additional time and inquired whether the variance process could apply to Mr. Christian's issue. Director Krauss stated that, according to City Code, usage cannot be varied. However, the City Code is subject to the director's interpretation and that interpretation can be appealed to the Hearing Examiner. Director Krauss indicated that the correspondence received from Mr. Christian could be construed as a request to bring the interpretation of that particular section of the Auburn City Code to the Hearing Examiner. Mayor Lewis recommended that Mr. Christian schedule an appointment to discuss his issues with Director Krauss. Virginia Haugen, 2503 "R" Street SE, Auburn Ms. Haugen spoke regarding code enforcement issues and also in favor of Mr. Christian's request. Roberta Earhart, 2112 "A" Street SE, Auburn Ms. Earhart stated that she is the owner of AAA Recycling Center. Ms. Earhart reviewed statistics regarding the amount of recycled items processed at her establishment. Ms. Earhart urged Council to consider Mr. Christian's request. Jeff Oliphant, 3700 Beecher, Bellingham Mr. Oliphant gave a progress report on the remodeling project for the Auburn Municipal Court and Police Department facility on East Page 4 City of Auburn Council Meetin.q Minutes March 15, 2004 Main Street. Mr. Oliphant invited Council, staff, and interested parties to stop by for a tour. The project is ahead of schedule and should be completed by November 2004. Councilmember Cerino commended Mr. Oliphant on the tour he received of the facility and recommended others visit the site. Mr. Oliphant stated that over 1,000 - 1946 vintage glass blocks were removed from the building and are available to anyone that would like to have one. III. C= Correspondence No correspondence was received. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS A3.7.6 A. Municipal Services Chair Cerino reported that Municipal Services Committee met this evening at 5:00. The Committee discussed and recommended approval of surplus property and Resolution No. 3703. The Committee also received a report from Airport Manager Jamelle Garcia on various airport uses and grant agreements and discussed proposed Ordinance No. 5829 on dangerous dogs. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for April 5, 2004 at 5:00 p.m. B= Planning & Community Development Chair Singer reported that the Planning and Community Development Committee met on March 8, 2004 at 5:00 p.m. The Committee held a pubic hearing on an application for a water and sewer availability certificate and discussed accessory dwelling units, outdoor storage in M-1 zones, improvements to the neighborhood planning process, and the CAPER. The next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for March 22, 2004 at 5:00 p.m. Public Works Chair Wagner reported that the Public Works Committee met on March 8, 2004 at 5:30 p.m. The Committee discussed and recommended approval of contract administration items. The Committee also discussed a proposed joint grant application with Metro King County, one-way streets in transit areas, and possible needs for a traffic signal near Chinook Elementary. The next Page 5 City of Auburn Council Meetin.q Minutes March 157 2004 IV. regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for March 22, 2004 at 5:30 p.m. Finance Chair Backus reported that the Finance Committee met this evening at 6:30. The Committee discussed and recommended approval of consent agenda items, Ordinance No. 5834, and Resolution Nos. 3701 and 3702. The Committee also received a report on alternatives to incarceration from Director Heineman. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for April 5, 2004 at 6:30 p.m. COUNClLMEMBER REPORTS At this time Councilmembers may report on items not specifically described on the agenda, which are of interest to the community. Councilmember Peloza reported that, on March 4, 2004, he attended the Washington State Emergency Management Council at Camp Murray where topics included homeland security, emergency preparedness, and grant programs, and also attended the Suburban Cities Association Intercity Cooperation Policy Board meeting and discussed solid waste, water quality, and the split of transportation funds. He also met with Acting Fire Chief Russ Vandver and a consultant on March 9, 2004 to discuss homeland security and emergency management training issues. He attended the King County Regional Water Quality Committee meeting on March 10, 2004 where discussion included the Bright Water Treatment Plant in Snohomish County and possible increases in sewer rates, the Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA 9) meeting on March 11, 2004 to discuss salmon conservation issues, and the Puget Sound Public Access Channel open house in Kent on March 12, 2004. Councilmember Singer reported that she welcomed the new Police Academy class, and also attended the Beneficial Homeowners Association of Lakeland meeting to discuss concerns regarding Lakeland neighborhoods, and the Puget Sound Public Access Channel open house in Kent. Mayor Lewis reported that, last week, he attended the National League of Cities (NLC) conference in Washington DC and met with various congressional members to discuss funding for a study for an underpass of the railroad bridge on the Stuck River where an individual was recently struck and killed by a train. Funding was also requested for completion of for the White River Trail linkage, completion of the "A" Street corridor from th the Transit Station to 277 , a geological study for Academy Drive, a Page 6 City of Auburn Council Meetin,q Minutes March '15, 2004 railroad grade crossing on "M" Street, and State Route 164 road and safety improvements. Mayor Lewis also reported that the Sound Transit contract was received and will allow completion of the Kiss-and-Ride lot near the Transit Station. Mayor Lewis noted that a pay phone was recently installed at Auburn Transit Station. CONSENT AGENDA All matters listed on the Consent Agenda are considered by the City Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed. A. Minutes Minutes of the March 1, 2004 regular City Council meeting. B. Vouchers F4.9.2,F4.9.5 Claims Claims check numbers 328886 through 329315 in the amount of $1,656,884.38 and a wire transfer in the amount of $251,803.63 and dated March 15, 2004. = Payroll Payroll check numbers 507562 to 507704 in the amount of $634,127.27 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $912,415.39 for a grand total of $1,546,542.66 for the pay period covering February 26, 2004 to March 10, 2004. Surplus Property F4.6.1 Police Department City Council to approve the surplus following equipment: and disposal of the Blue Cannondale M-700 Competition Series Multi-speed Mountain Bike Legal Department City Council to approve the surplus following equipment: and disposal of the Item Model Serial # Fax Machine Brother MFC4550 001150021 Page 7 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes March 15~ 2004 VI. VII, VIII. D. Contract Administration Project Number C319A O4.9.1 PR C319A City Council to approve Final Pay Estimate #2 to Contract 03-11 with Petersen Brothers Inc. and accept construction of Project No. C319A, Lake Tapps Parkway Median Guardrail. Project Number C301A o4.9.1 PR C301A City Council to grant permission to advertise for bids for Project No. C301A, 2004 Pavement Preservation - Non- Classified (Chip Seal). Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to approve the consent agenda. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There were no items under this section for Council consideration. NEW BUSINESS Application No. WSC03-0018 A3.13.8 City Council to consider the request of Randy Goodwin for a Developer's Agreement, subject to conditions, for the issuance of water and sewer availability certificates for property located at 12226 SE 316th Street (generally west of 124th Avenue SE and on the north side of SE 316th Street) for a 25-1ot preliminary plat in King County. Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Norman seconded to approve the development agreement, subject to conditions that will enable the issuance of a water and sewer availability certificate to the applicant. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. (For further action on this item please see Item VIII. B.5 of these minutes.) ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Page 8 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes March 157 2004 A. Ordinances Ordinance No. 5834 F3.18 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Ordinance No. 5805, the 2004 Budget Ordinance and authorizing the mayor to accept Schedule "A" which relates to the City of Auburn 2004 Budget for additional appropriations in various funds pursuant to RCW 35A.33.120, and setting forth findings Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Norman seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5834. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 Resolutions Resolution No. 3700 A3.16.5, A1.3 A resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn Washington, accepting the grant of Three Thousand Four Hundred and No/100s Dollars ($3,400) from the Cultural Development Authority of King County (CDA) and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract with the CDA therefor Councilmember Norman recused herself from consideration of Resolution No. 3700 and left the room. Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Backus seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3700. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Councilmember Norman returned at this time. Resolution No. 3701 A3.12.9.3, A1.3, F2.4.9 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing an LID Formation and Guaranty Agreement to provide for public parking in downtown Auburn Page 9 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes March 15~ 2004 Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Norman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3701. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Resolution No. 3702 A1.3, A2.1.1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Agreement between the City of Auburn and King County for institutional network services Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Norman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3702. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Resolution No. 3703 O3.3.11 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with the Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority for the purpose of the development and maintenance of a Kiss-and-Ride parking lot and conveyance of real property interests Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3703. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Resolution No. 3704 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving the Development Agreement enabling the issuance of a water/sewer availability certificate to the applicant subject to certain conditions Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Norman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3704. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Page 10 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes March 15, 2004 (Action on this item occurred under Item VII.A of these minutes.) IX. MAYOR'S REPORT Executive Session No executive session was held. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:42 p.m. ~THE ~b"-'DAY~ OF APRIL, 2004. Peter B. Lewis, Mayor Cathy Richardson, Deputy City Clerk City Council agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's Office, on the City website, and via e-mail. Complete agenda packets are available for review at the City Clerk's Office and at the Library. Internet: http://www.ci.auburn.wa.us Page 11