HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-28-2002 CITY OF AUBURN PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MINUTES OCTOBER 28, 2002
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Mayor Pete Lewis,
Committee Chairman Rich Wagner, Council/Committee member Fred Poe and
Council/Committee member Gene Cerino. Staff in attendance were Public Works Director
Christine Engler, City Engineer Dennis Dowdy, Assistant City Engineer Dennis Selle,
Assistant City Engineer/Utilities Duane Huskey, Traffic Engineer Michael Fuess, Storm
Drainage Engineer Tim Carlaw, Senior Project Engineer Ingrid Gaub, Project Engineer
Roger Culleton, Project Engineer Bill Helbig, Planning Director Paul Krauss, Environmental
Compliance Manager Aaron Nix, City Attorney Dan Held and Public Works Secretary Lorna
Dahlke.
Guests in attendance were Jennifer Boyes, Glenn Boyes, Jim Rottle, and Patty Albert.
II. CONSENT
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Councilmember Poe, seconded by Councilmember Cerino, that the
Committee approve the Public Works Committee minutes for October 14, 2002, as
submitted. Motion carried.
B. RIGHT-OF-WAY USE PERMIT 45-02, JENNIFER BOYES, USE OF SIDEWALK ON
SOUTH SIDE OF ROTTLES FOR ESPRESSO BAR
City Engineer Dowdy presented the staff report for Right-of-way Permit 45-02, which
analyzed the permit in accordance with the criteria of ACC 12.60.040 and recommended
denial of the permit. The Committee reviewed the salient points that contribute to public
interest and benefits presented by the Applicant to conclude that the proposed use will have
a public benefit owing to its particular location in vicinity of the parking lot and that the use is
consistent and supportive of the goals of the Downtown Plan to promote economic
prosperity. After discussion of the general merits of the proposal, the Committee asked the
City Attorney and City Engineer to draft an appropriate set of conditions that would establish
reasonable conditions of termination or revocation for issuance of the permit.
It was moved by Councilmember Poe, seconded by Councilmember Cerino, that the
Committee approve Right-of-way Use Permit 45-02, with the condition that there are
provisions for revocation for code violations and an appeal process to the revocation.
Councilmember Wagner amended the motion to include the statement that the Committee
supported the proposed use in the public interest and encouraged this kind of activity in the
downtown area. It was moved by Councilmember Poe, seconded by Councilmember
Cerino, that the Committee approve the motion as amended. Motion carried.
C. INITIATION OF PROJECT NO. C207A, 'A' STREET NW CORRIDOR - PHASE I
This project would complete the 3ra Street to 14th Street extension of the 'A' Street NW
corridor. The second portion of this phase would complete the design and construction of
7th Street to 14th Street scheduled for 2006, based on funding. The completion between 7~
and 10th Streets would be done by private interests, and the City would fund the remainder.
With the expected signing of an agreement with Multi-Care, the alignment of the corddor
would be finalized prior to the end of 2002.
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It Was moved by Councilmember Poe, seconded by Councilmember Cerino, that the
Committee approve the initiation of Project No. C207A, 'A' Street NW Corridor- Phase 1.
Motion carried.
D. INITIATION OF PROJECT NO. C226A, HILLCREST ESTATES DETENTION POND
EXPANSION
This detention pond, included in the annexation area from King County, had a number of
quality issues and citizen complaints. This project includes improvement to the pond to
bring it to current standards, whereby the City would be able to better maintain it, and
improve it's performance during rain events.
It was moved by Councilmember Poe, seconded by Councilmember Cerino, that the
Committee approve the initiation of Project No. C226A, Hillcrest Estates Detention Pond
Expansion. Motion carried.
III. ISSUES
A. RESOLUTION NO. 3540 CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON STREET VACATION
NO. V-04-02, SUBMITTED BY RODARTE CONSTRUCTION, FOR VACATION OF A
PORTION OF 151sT AVE E, EAST OF EAST VALLEY HIGHWAY.
It was moved by Councilmember Poe, seconded by Councilmember Cerino, that the
Committee recommend Council adopt Resolution No. 3540 Motion carried.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 3542, PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT RELATED TO PROJECT
NO. C0020, WEST LAKELAND HILLS BOOSTER PUMP STATION SITE
It was moved by Councilmember Poe, seconded by Councilmember Cerino, that the
Committee recommend Council adopt Resolution No. 3542 Motion carried.
IV, INFORMATION OR DISCUSSION
A.. RIGHT-OF-WAY USE PERMIT STANDARD CONDITIONS
Staff presented the results so far of the review requested by the Committee concerning
standard conditions for right-of-way permits. As a part of the staff presentation, the City
Attorney briefed the Committee on three considerations that may affect uses of rights of way
and the process established in city code for permit approval. Attorney Heid briefed on the
Mission Springs court case and how it affects quasi-judicial decisions of municipal bodies
and the State Constitution and the general prohibition of a gift of public funds or assets, and
heard from staff. The Committee asked staff to continue to conduct the review leading up to
the specific conditions of approval that should be used for various types of permits.
B. STORM COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Director Krauss presented concerns that in his opinion although the Storm Drainage Utility
Comprehensive Plan addresses storm water flooding issues, it does not do enough to
address the concerns of aquatic water habitat and water quality. Director Krauss stated his
belief that this omission could cost more money in the long run if water quality and habitat
issues need to be addressed at a later date. Director Krauss said he supported the Storm
Drainage Plan as part of the City Comp Plan, and issues regarding water quality could be
addressed under the SEPA review and conditions imposed.
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Discussing the issues at length, the Committee stated that although the issues were
complex, they should not be made more complex incurring additional costs to the storm
utility and restricting future development. The City has addressed storm water issues
historically and the water quality has continued to improve. The City has met existing
requirements and continues to meet new requirements imposed on storm water quality from
outside governmental agencies. Regulatory agencies are defining requirements on an on-
going basis and the changing requirements are being met.
Prior to the Committee review of the Storm Drainage Plan, Director Engler stated that the
plan is a capital facilities plan for the storm drainage utility, and does not document a
program for the entire storm utility. It is the purpose of the plan to take a longer view of what
the utility is up against and recommend alternatives in order to estimate costs. Portions of
our program address the requirements of the DOE manual, and the City's Storm Drainage
Plan is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan's policies, but it wasn't meant to be a
blueprint for the entire storm utility.
Committee members questioned current and past project priorities. Director Engler said
priorities have shifted as development moved ahead of the City. The plan provides a
blueprint for such development, or for the City, should development lag. Ultimately, the
Committee and Council determine priorities. The Drainage Plan is a planning tool to help in
making decisions.
The Committee felt it was important to advance the adoption of the Storm Drainage Plan in
a timely manner.
C. KERSEY-ORAVETZ SIGNAL DESIGN
Staff presented the proposed layout of the traffic signal at the Kersey-Oravetz intersection.
The Committee questioned whether there was enough room for trucks to turn left with the
addition of the signal light pole island within the intersection.
The Committee requested staff present the drawing of the intersection to Icon for input on
the spacing allowed for truck traffic within the intersection and to verify that left turn
movements by buses are accommodated.
D. CAPITAL PROJECT STATUS REPORT
The Committee had a question whether the project for the 1 .c Water Intertie with the City of
Bonney Lake would be able to be completed this year with a lack of power availability from
PSE. Engineer Gaub said that advertising of the project would occur in November of 2002,
but construction would not be completed until 2003.
V. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Public Works Committee, the meeting
was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
Submitted by Lorna Dahlke, Public Works Secretary.
Approved by the Public Works Committee on
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