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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-18-1992 CITY OF AUBURN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 18, 1992 7:30 p.m. I. 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, Borden, Barber, Brothers, and Kurle. Staff members in attendance included Fire Chief Bob Johnson, Police Chief Jake Evans, Personnel Director Pam Sime, Parks & Recreation Director Len Chapman, Finance Director Pat Dugan, Public Works Director Frank Currie, Planning Director Steve Lancaster, City Attorney Stephen R. Shelton, and Deputy City Clerk Gayle Butcher. Other staff members in attendance included Assistant Public Works Director Alice Conrad, Senior Planners Lynn Rued and Al Hicks, Associate Planner Jeff Lewis, and Traffic Engineer Steve Mullen. C. Announcements and Aooointments Proclamation AI.8 Mayor Roegner presented a proclamation to Public Works Director Frank Currie proclaiming February 16 through February 22, 1992 as Engineers Week. I. Announcements 2. Aooointments - None D. Agenda Modifications Mayor Roegner noted agenda modification this evening is Item II.C.I. transmitting correspondence from Fred Meyer, Inc. dated February 14, 1992 regarding the Auburn North Central Business District Plan, which is on this evening's agenda as Public Hearing Item II.A.I. II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings I. Aoolication No. COM0003-91 03.4.2.1.2, 03.4.3 Application No. COM0003-91 CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING February 18, 1992 City Council to consider the Planning Commission's recommendation to approve amendments to the City of Auburn Comprehensive Plan text and map, as well as amendments to the City of Auburn Zoning Code and Zoning Map, regarding the adoption and implementation of the "Auburn North Central Business District Plan". Mayor Roegner announced this public hearing was continued from the February 3, 1992 regular Council meeting. He further noted that Councilmember Burns was excused at the February 3, 1992 Council meeting, however, Councilmember Burns had reviewed all the material and listened to the February 3, 1992 Council tape. Mayor Roegner continued the public hearing. Greg Vine. 228 First ST NE. Auburn. W A 98002 Mr. Vine is the Director of the Business Improvement Area, and he noted he wished to clarify statements he had made at the February 3, 1992 Council meeting as reflected on this evening's agenda bills, and to present a letter from Mr. Bill Morchin who could not attend the Council meeting this evening. Mr. Vine clarified he felt the city should look seriously at extending "A" Street NW prior to development of the rezone area if the potential developments of a regional justice center, racetrack, and supermall occurred. Mr. Vine further expressed his appreciation to the city for their consideration of his February 3, 1992 request to choose an appropriate name for the rezone area when the planning process is completed so that the name would not conflict with the existing Central Business District. Mr. Vine read Mr. Morchin's letter expressing his concerns on traffic predictions. Mike Bocatch. III H ST SE. Auburn. W A Mr. Bocatch noted that there had been testimony regarding building heights around air fields at the February 3, 1992 meeting. He expressed his opinions regarding airplane takeoffs while patronizing a restaurant near the rezone area. Dave Husk. 5100 SW Academv. Portland. Oregon Mr. Husk works for Fred Meyer in the real estate division. He expressed his thanks to the Council that the public hearing had been continued. He further noted he had met with City staff and the management of Fred Meyer. He is requesting the Fred Meyer Store and vacant property owned by Fred Meyer be excluded from the rezone consideration. He expressed his opinion that Auburn Way North was a major arterial versus a pedestrian street. He also noted Fred Meyer had addressed staff concerns relating to outdoor uses. Robert Thome. 705 2nd. Seattle. W A Mr. Thorpe stated he is a planning consultant for Jim Griffin who owns nine acres west of the Fred Meyer site. He thanked the Council for continuing the public hearing and stated he and Mr. Griffin is more comfortable with the rezone. He is requesting Item 8 of the draft Auburn North CBD Implementation Plan regarding parking to be PAGE 2 CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING February 18, 1992 rewritten to allow for parking between the building and street if design benefits can be demonstrated. There were no additional requests to speak for or against Application No. COM0003-91. Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Barber, to close the public hearing. Motion Carried Unanimously. 7-0. Prior to Council deliberations Councilmember Trish Borden disclosed that representatives of Fred Meyer had approached her for a discussion on the rezone process only; that no substantive discussions took place. Mayor Roegner asked Planning Director Steve Lancaster to present any additional staff comments. Mr. Lancaster noted staff still feels the recommended rezone is appropriate for both Fred Meyer properties; however, excluding the Fred Meyer Store from the rezone could be considered. Mr. Lancaster emphasized the vacant Fred Meyer property is considered to be more appropriate to be included in the rezone to C-I. Council member Kurle asked Mr. Husk of Fred Meyer to elaborate on his testimony regarding the outdoor materials. Mr. Husk explained the outdoor garden sheds have been located to other portions of the property rather than having them frontage Auburn Way North. Council member Kurle asked Mr. Husk to clarify their concerns regarding the rezone of the vacant property. Mr. Husk explained the downzone would limit their ability to market the property, for instance they would not be able to sell the property to a bank which may need a drive-up banking facility. Councilmember Wagner questioned Mr. Rued on the proposed height standard change. Mr. Rued responded that during the Environmental Impact Statement, it was recommended that multi-story development be encouraged and therefore the need for additional height. He added that the changes to the C-I height standard is consistent with the existing C-3 and M-I standards. Councilmember Brothers noted the State Senate is looking into liability issues related to downzoning and questioned Mr. Lancaster if the city could become liable for a downzone value. Mr. Lancaster indicated that it was doubtful this rezone action would reach the thresholds required to receive compensation. Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Barber, to refer Application No. COM0003-91 to the Planning and Community Development Committee for further review. Motion Carried Unanimously. 7-0. PAGE 3 CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING February 18, 1992 2. Aoolication No. V ACOOO 1-91 03.9 Application No. V ACOOO 1-91 A petition has been filed for the vacation of a street right-of -way known as 8th Street S.E. between "D" Street S.E. and Auburn Way South, within the city of Auburn, Washington. Mayor Roegner opened the public hearing. Stan Piha. 4th & Blanchard Building. 2101 4th Av. Suite 2375. Seattle. WA 98121 Mr. Piha noted he was the applicant's real estate representative, and he was available to answer any questions regarding the vacation application. Motion by Councilmember Whittall, second Councilmember Burns, to close the public hearing. Motion Carried Unanimously. 7-0 Motion by Councilmember Whittall, second by Councilmember Wagner, to refer Application No. V ACOOOI-91 to the Public Works Committee for a traffic study. Motion Carried Unanimously. 7-0. 3. 1992-1996 Comorehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) 03.11.3 The City of Auburn to receive comments with regard to its proposed 1992- 1996 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) plan in order to establish goals and strategies as required by the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act of 1990. Mayor Roegner requested Senior Planner Al Hicks to provide a brief staff report. Mr. Hicks noted that to participate in the Community Development Block Grant Program, adoption of a Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) program is required. Mr. Hicks noted this is an important plan, enabling the city to better evaluate its resources and take affordable housing actions for Auburn residents. Mayor Roegner opened the public hearing. Dick Brugger. 11244 SE 322ND ST. Auburn Mr. Brugger is the Executive Director of Auburn Youth Resources, and he spoke in favor of the 1992-1996 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS). Mr. Brugger provided testimony of the many homeless youth of Auburn and expressed the immense need to expand present shelters, transitional housing, and emergency housing needs. Mike Bocatch. 111 H ST SE. Auburn Mr. Bocatch expressed his concern that with the potential development of the supermall and racetrack, Auburn has the potential of attracting a larger PAGE 4 CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING February 18, 1992 population of low-income wage earners. He indicated a larger population of low-income wage earners might also result in a larger portion of poorly maintained automobiles, and felt automobile emissions from poorly maintained automobiles would result in air quality concerns for the valley corridor. Mr. Bocatch expressed his concern that there might be more affordable housing in Auburn if the City would prevent commercial rezone takeovers. Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Barber to close the public hearing. Motion Carried Unanimously. 7-0. Mayor Roegner noted that the comment period for the 1992-1996 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) was through the month of February, and comments may be done in writing. 4. Aoolication No. REZ0003-91 03.8 Application No. REZ0003-91, 03.4.3 City Council to consider the Planning Commission's recommendation to approve the request of the Auburn School District #408 to rezone from R-l (Single Family) to P-I (Public Use District) along with a Comprehensive Plan Map amendment from Single Family to Public and Quasi Public for construction of a new junior high school on property located on the west side of Dogwood Street S.E. in the 1300-1400 blocks. Mayor Roegner opened the public hearing. Mike Revnolds. 329 East Main Street. Auburn. W A Mike Reynolds noted he was an attorney for the Auburn School District No. 408, and with him this evening were Auburn School District personnel, Mr. Poldevart and Mr. Grose, who were available to answer any questions. Mike Bocatch. 111 H ST SE. Auburn. W A Mr. Bocatch expressed his concern that during the school district's last renovation project, heavy duty trucks had damaged his residential streets, and he is requesting this construction be concerned about city streets. Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Barber, to close the public hearing. Motion Carried Unanimously. 7-0. Councilmember Kurle expressed his concern that the new junior high school property was near the Muckelshoot Indian Tribe Cemetery. Planning Director Steve Lancaster noted that the school district had consulted with the State Office of Archaeological and Historic Preservation, and the State has indicated there are no records indicating a likelihood of archaeological or historic resources in this site. Mr. Mike Reynolds noted that the school district was working closely with the Tribe to conduct an archaeological study of the site and to develop proper procedures in the event any remains were found during construction. PAGE 5 CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING February 18, 1992 Councilmember Borden requested a clarification from Planning Director Steve Lancaster regarding the "R" Street and White Lake Road connection. Mr. Lancaster explained the "R" Street Project is under the State's jurisdiction and development is dependent on State resources. Councilmember Barber commented that residents in the area have expressed favorable comments to her regarding the new junior high school. Motion by Council member Burns, second by Councilmember Barber, to affirm the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the rezone and Comprehensive Plan Map amendment based upon the Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Conditions as outlined and to instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance. Motion Carried Unanimously 7-0. B. Audience Particioation - None C. Corresoondence Under Agenda Modifications of these minutes, Item I.D, correspondence was transmitted. The correspondence was dated February 14, 1992 from Fred Meyer, Inc. regarding the Auburn North Central Business District Plan, which is addressed as II.A.l of these minutes. III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS A3.6.4.4 A. Municioal Services Chairman Brothers reported that the Municipal Services Committee met prior to the Council meeting at 4:30 p.m. and discussed Resolution 2280. The Committee also discussed Washington State Police accreditation, noting Auburn was the first police agency in Washington to receive such Accreditation. The next Municipal Services meeting is Monday, March 2, 1992. B. Planning & Community Develooment Chairman Burns reported that the Planning & Community Development Committee met on February 11, 1992 and the minutes are of public record. The next meeting of the Planning & Community Development may be rescheduled to meet February 25, 1992. C. Public Works Chairman Whittall reported that the Public Works Committee met prior to the Council meeting at 5:30 p.m. Items discussed were Mill Creek and Green River interlocal agreements and Resolution 2282. The next meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for Monday, March 2, 1992 at 5:30 p.m. D. Finance Chairman Barber reported that the Finance Committee met prior to the Council meeting this evening at 7:00 p.m. and discussed Consent Agenda PAGE 6 CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING February 18, 1992 Items. The next meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for Monday, March 2, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. IV. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes A3.6.2 1. Minutes of the February 3, 1992 regular Council meeting. B. Vouchers F4.9.2, F4.9.5 1. Claim numbers 69765 through 70113 in the amount of $1,410,767.99 and dated February 18, 1992. 2. Payroll check numbers 175512 through 176014 in the amount of $740,290.17 covering the period February 4, 1992 through February 7, 1992. C. Call for Public Hearing 03.4.3 Application No. COM0004-91, 03.7 City Council to call for a public hearing to be held on March 2, 1992 to consider the adoption of amendments to the Comprehensive Plan to implement policy changes regarding critical and resource lands and amendment of the Environmental Review Procedures Ordinance to meet the mandates of the States Growth Management Act. D. Surolus Prooertv F4.6.1 Recommend the listed property as surplus and to be sold at public auction. Blue cloth sleeping bag, (2) hydraulic jacks, (I) fox hide (fur) Pruning clippers, wood handled claw hammer Sentrek AM/FM Cassette radio, 2 Majestic speakers, 2 pry bars (1) 1-1/16th combination wrench, (1) 10 gallon white plastic RV type water tank (1) tool box with miscellaneous tools, (1) set of golf clubs in bag (1) Cycle America helmet, (1) bowling ball - black (1) Delco AM/FM cassette radio (1) Chrysler car radio (1) cassette case, 2 tapes (I) plastic tool box w /miscellaneous contents and tools (1) AM/FM receiver (not operating), 1 pair rubber overshoes, I grey sports bag (1) floor cabinet type safe w /broken locking device (I) Coleman lantern (I) M/C helmet, black, full face (1) green woman's coat (I) white colored suitcase, locked (1) cloth rifle case Blouse, skirt (I) hydraulic floor jack PAGE 7 CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING February 18, 1992 (1) 4' tall traffic cone (1) aluminum frame wheeled cart Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Burns to approve Consent Agenda Items IV.A. through IV.D. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. V. OLD BUSINESS - None. VI. NEW BUSINESS - None. VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Ordinances City Attorney Stephen R. Shelton read the titles to each ordinance. 1. Ordinance No. 4542 A3.4.1 An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Section 3 of Ordinance No. 4533 and authorizing execution of an interlocal agreement for establishment of the Growth Management Planning Council of King County to develop county wide planning policies. Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Barber to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4542. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7 -0. B. Resolutions City Attorney Stephen R. Shelton read the titles to each resolution. 1. Resolution No. 2275 03.11.2 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 for low-income elderly citizens in the Auburn area. Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Council member Barber to adopt Resolution No. 2275. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 2. Resolution No. 2276 03.11.2 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Meals on Wheels PAGE 8 CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING February 18, 1992 satellite site memorandum of agreement between the City of Auburn and Senior Services of Seattle/King County (SSC/KC) to provide home delivered meal service in the Auburn area to the elderly. Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Borden to approve Resolution No. 2276. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 3. Resolution No. 2277 03.11.2 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to Execute an Agreement with Children's Home Society to provide child care services through the Families First Program for 1992. Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Barber to approve Resolution No. 2277. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 4. Resolution No. 2278 03.11.1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with Valley Cities Mental Health Center to provide mental health services for Auburn residents during 1992. Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Borden to approve Resolution No. 2278. Councilmember Whittall disclosed he is a board member of this organization and will be abstaining from voting on Resolution 2278. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0 with Councilmember Whittall abstaining. 5. Resolution No. 2280 AI.4.1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute an interlocal agreement between the City and King County to provide municipal court probation services. Motion by Councilmember Brothers, second by Councilmember Barber to approve Resolution No. 2280. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 6. Resolution No. 2282 04.7.2 PAGE 9 CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING February 18, 1992 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement for professional services for a litter control program between the City of Auburn and Vadis Northwest Agreement for Litter Control. Motion by Councilmember Whittall, second by Council member Burns to approve Resolution No. 2282. Motion Carried Unanimously. 7-0. VIII. MA YOR'S REPORT Executive Session Mayor Roegner announced there would be an Executive Session for approximately 10 minutes to discuss litigation. There will be no Council action required. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Auburn City Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:37 p.m. Bob Roegner, Mayor ,- ,,^ } 1'_ Þ,Lf ~,,'$.'.',-~-~,.: ,< " - . ,'_ .,..... .' ' i..,...,~'lì....."",-¡¡.<,,·r__"-~~"'--'" J ~ 92M2-18 PAGE 10