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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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