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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-16-1992 C\lYO/' ~:~Y..... Auburn ~~ ~V~~-.~ qSIlin~\~ CITY OF AUBURN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES November 16, 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 Weekley, Wagner, Burns, Borden, Barber, Brothers, and Kurle. Staff members in attendance included Police Captain Bill Pitzl, Fire Chief Bob Johnson, 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 Shelton, City Clerk Robin Wohlhueter, and Deputy City Clerk Gayle Butcher. Other staff in attendance included Library Director Andy Waters, Associate Planner Jeff Lewis, and Senior Planner Al Hicks. C. Announcements and Appointments 1. Announcements a. Fleet Reserve Association A1.12 Mayor Roegner presented a plaque in recognition of services rendered to the Fleet Reserve Association given to the City honoring them in the City's Veterans Day Parade. Mayor Roegner thanked the various City staff members for the annual undertaking of organizing the Veteran's Day Parade, and he thanked the Council for their continued support of this event. Mayor Roegner further thanked Parks Director Len Chapman for organizing this year's parade to allow parade youth to be able to watch most of the parade after their participation. b. Boy Scout Troop 340 Al.6 Mayor Roegner acknowledged in the audience this evening Boy Scout Joe Davis who is working on his Citizenship in the Community Badge. Troop leader is Scott Master. Mayor Roegner thanked Joe for attending the meeting tonight. c. Library Director A4.5.2 Mayor Roegner acknowledged the newly appointed Library Director Andy Waters in the audience this evening. CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING November 16, 1992 2. Appointments There were no appointments this evening. D. Agenda Modifications The modifications are under Consent Agenda Item II.C.3-5 which transmits three letters with regard to the Supermall of the Great Northwest; IV.B.I which transmits claim vouchers; VII.B.4 transmits a corrected page one to Resolution No. 2354; and VII.B.5 which adds Resolution No. 2355. II. CITIZEN INPUT. PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings I. 1993 Preliminary Budget Hearing F3.7, 1993 Budget The 1993 Preliminary Budget has been filed and may be examined by any taxpayer. All citizens are invited to voice an opinion or ask questions concerning the City of Auburn's entire proposed budget. Mayor Roegner opened the public hearing. Dick Brugger - 11244 SE 322nd St., Auburn, W A Mr. Brugger is the Executive Director of Auburn Youth Resources. He expressed appreciation to the Council for the many years of support for his agency. He noted the funds received are for Auburn residents, and the City's contributions have helped in proyiding emergency shelters for the homeless as well as long-term transitional housing. He indicated he understood the 1993 budget is status quo, but he wished to express support for the proposed Youth Coordinator and the Youth 2000 Program. Don Kulman. 31608 Thomas Rd. SE. Auburn. WA 98002 Mr. Kulman is a Vice President, Board of Trustees, for King County Sexual Assault Center. He noted his agency has served 78 Auburn residents this past year, and currently there is a waiting list of 46- residents needing services. He expressed his appreciation for the support Auburn has contributed during the past years. Mr. Kulman also stated he understood the budget constraints facing the City for 1993. He further expressed his thanks to the Council for the Center's fund raising drive for kids. Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by Councilmember Brothers to close the public hearing. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Mayor Roegner noted the Council will begin budget deliberations beginning Monday, November 23, 1992 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Work Area, and that persons wishing to speak on the proposed 1993 budget could still do so. The final budget hearing is scheduled for December 7, 1992. PAGE 2 CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING November 16, 1992 2. 1993 Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy 03.11.3 The City of Auburn to receive comments with regard to 1993 update of the Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) Plan. Dick Brugger - 11244 SE 322nd St., Auburn, W A Mr. Brugger is the Executive Director of Auburn Youth Resources. He expressed support to the CHAS Program and stated that the Planning Department has done a lot of work developing the different strategies. Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Council member Barber to close the public hearing. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 3. Application No. ANX0002-92 03.1 An annexation Petition has been filed by property owners David E. and Donna M. Stratton to annex property approximately 4.84 acres in size located on the west side of the West Valley Highway in the 2700 block. Donna Stratton - 2703 West Valley Hwy., Auburn, W A 98002 Ms. Stratton is an annexation petitioner, and she has lived at this address for 33 years and over the course of time, her residence has become surrounded by light industrial, and she now wishes to move. Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Borden to close the public hearing. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Borden to approve the annexation and to instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolution and the Planning Director to prepare the notice of intention and forward it to the Boundary Review Board. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. B. Audience Participation A3.6.4.1 Mayor Roegner invited citizens in the audience this evening who may want to bring to attention of the City Council something occurring in the community or later in tonight's agenda to come forward. Ricardo Benavides - 515 12th ST SE, Auburn, W A 98002 Mr. Benavides expressed his concern with regard to a recent road repaving project near the Auburn Way South railroad overpass and approximately 4th Street S.E. He noted his dissatisfaction with the construction work and he felt the potholes represented a public safety concern. Mayor Roegner directed Public Works Director frank Currie to respond to Mr. Benavides' concerns as well as provide the Council with a response. PAGE 3 CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING November 16, 1992 C. Correspondence F2.4.9 LID 345, 03.3.1 Supermall I. Letter dated November 6, 1992 to Mayor Roegner from William Butz thanking the Mayor, Auburn City Council, and Engineering Department for sidewalk construction in Southeast Auburn (LID 345). 2. Letter received by Mayor Roegner on November 9, 1992 from Robert and Maria Zanoni expressing their desire for the Auburn area to have a supermall. 3. Letter dated November 10, 1992 to the Auburn City Council from Ken & Angela Prince expressing support of the Supermall. 4. Letter dated November II, 1992 from Charles Poe requesting consideration on six items during review of the final EIS for the Supermall of the Great Northwest. 5. Letter dated November 10, 1992 from Attorney at Law Michael P. Salazar expressing support for the proposed Auburn Supermall of the Great Northwest. III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Municipal Services A3.6.4.4 Chairman Brothers announced that the Municipal Services Committee met today at 4:30 p.m. to discuss several items apearing on this evening's agenda as well as discussing recycling. The next meeting of the Municipal Services Committee will be December 7, 1992 at 4:30 p.m. B. Planning & Community Development A3.6.4.4 Chairman Burns reported that the Planning & Community Development Committee has not met since the last City Council meeting. The next Planning & Community Development Committee meeting will be November 23, 1992 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Work Area. C. Public Works A3.6.4.4 Chairman Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met at 5:30 p.m. prior to the Council meeting this evening to discuss Growth Management transportation issues and Resolution No. 2353. The next meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for December 7, 1992 at 5:30 p.m. D. Finance A3.6.4.4 Chairman Barber reported that the Finance Committee met prior to the Council meeting this evening at 7:00 p.m. Items discussed included claims and payroll numbers, an interfund loan, and Resolution No. 2351. The next meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for December 7, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. PAGE 4 CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING November 16, 1992 IV. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes I. Minutes of the November 2, 1992 regular Council meeting. B. Vouchers F4.9.2, F4.9.5 1. Claim numbers 78698 through 79016 in the amount of $1,262,196.25 and dated November 16, 1992. 2. Payroll numbers 185155 through 185659 in the amount of $803,462.79 covering the period 11/02/92 to 11/06/92. C. Interfund Loan F2.4.9 LID 345, F4.7 Request interfund loan for LID #345 (Sidewalk Improvement #14) from Water Fund (Fund #430) in the amount of $24,000.00 at the rate of 3.41% for the period of October 31, 1992 to October 31, 1993. D. Utility Bill Ad Îustment F4.7 1. Recommend approval of utility adjustment to account 2.19.3690 in the amount of $160.47. Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Burns, to approve Consent Agenda Items IV.A-D which include items noted under agenda modifications. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 V. OLD BUSINESS - None. VI. NEW BUSINESS A. Application No. PL T0002-92 03.5 PL T0002-92 The request of Richard Wakazuru & Crista Ministries for a Preliminary Plat for 134 lot residential subdivision to be known as "River Park Meadows" located on the East side of "I" Street N.E. (if extended) in the 3200- 3300 blocks. Councilmember Brothers requested a clarification with regard to whether the subdivision is for 133 or 134 lots. Planning Director Lancaster indicated there were 133 single-family residential lots proposed and one lot designated as multi-family residential. Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Borden, to approve the preliminary plat based upon the Hearing Examiner's Findings of Fact, Conclusions, and Conditions and to instruct the City A ttorney to prepare the necessary ordinance. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. PAGE 5 CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING November 16, 1992 VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Ordinances City Attorney Stephen Shelton read each title to the ordinances out loud. I. Ordinance No. 4592 A3.11.2 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving an appropriation of funds as provided in the contract for social services between the City and the Housing Authority of the County of King. Motion by Councilmember Brothers, second by Council member Wagner to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4592. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. B. Resolutions 1. Resolution No. 2351 F4.20, F4.18 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the transfer of City of Auburn Cemetery Endowed Funds to the Cemetery Fund in the total amount of $35,000.00. Motion by Councilmember Barber second by Councilmember Brothers to introduce and adopt Resolution No. 2351. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 2. Resolution No. 2352 01.7 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the City of Auburn Finance Director to pay sixty dollars per visit once a week to Annie McDonald, R.N., to provide medical screening of prisoners at the Auburn City Jail. Motion by Councilmember Brothers, second by Councilmember Wagner to introduce and adopt Resolution No. 2352. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 3. Resolution No. 2353 A5.3.3.2 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, declaring its intent to join with King County and other cities to form the South County Area Transportation Board to manage multijurisdictional transportation issues in the South County Region. Motion by Council member Wagner, second by Councilmember Weekley to introduce and adopt Resolution No. 2353. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. PAGE 7 CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING November 16, 1992 4. Resolution No. 2354 03.1 Application NO. ANX0003-92 Resolution No. 2354 will state the City's intention to the King County Boundary Review Board to annex certain property located at on the northeast corner of 4th and "V" Street S.E. Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Borden to introduce and adopt Resolution No. 2354 as corrected under agenda modifications. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7 -0. 5. Resolution No. 2355 A1.3.7 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, expressing strong opposition to the decision by King County to reduce available hours for public use of county swimming pools located within city boundaries. Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Barber to introduce and adopt Resolution No. 2355 as presented under agenda modifications. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT A. Executive Session Mayor Roegner announced there will be an Executive Session to discuss personnel and litigation for approximately 15 minutes, and that there would be no action required as a result of the Executive Session. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Auburn City Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Bob Roegner, Mayor 92MII16 PAGE 8