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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-07-1992 cJtyor ~:~~ Auburn ~ ~SJ,in~~ CITY OF AUBURN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES December 7, 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 Chief Jake Evans, 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, and City Clerk Robin Wohlhueter. Other staff in attendance included Police Lieutenant Bob Almy, and Associate Planner Jeff Lewis. C. Announcements and Aooointments 1. Announcements Prior to proceeding with the agenda, Mayor Roegner acknowledged 17 members of Boy Scout Troop 343 in the audience this evening working on their Citizenship in the Community Badge. Names of those members in attendance appear under I.C.1.d. below. a. Proclamation A1.8 Bringing our Community a great deal of recognition throughout the region and the state, Mayor Roegner acknowledged the various Auburn High School cultural and various team sports. Particularly, the Auburn High School Volleyball Team in which Mayor Roegner presented each team member and the coaches with a proclamation honoring their second consecutive year undefeated in league play with a 12-0 record and finishing sixth in the West Central District. The Auburn High School Volleyball Team for 1992-92 are: Janna Ellsworth Karen Reimer Stephanie Papke Kymm Lingnaw Danna Beard Becca Bregel Maggie Goodman Christie Davis Jodie Carothers Liz Holmes Robin Irvine Rachelle Duffy Head Coach: Assistants: Nancy Zehnder Chris Leverenz Danna Hinman CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING December 7, 1992 b. WFOA Certification A1.9 Mayor Roegner announced that Alice Strand, Financial Analyst, Pat Dugan, Finance Director, Sally Finch, Senior Accountant, Laura Benson, Enterprise Fund Accountant, and Arlene Mempa, Deputy Finance Director, have been certified by the Washington Finance Officers Association as "Professional Finance Officers" for the State of Washington for the year 1992. He mentioned this certification is one that is required to be earned annually. c. 1992 Budget Award A1.9, F3.6 1992 Budget Mayor Roegner presented to Finance Director Pat Dugan the Government Finance Officers Association "Distinguished Budget Presentation A ward" for the City of Auburn 1992 Final Budget. d. Bov Scout Trooo 343 Representing Boy Scout Troop 343 included Scout Leader Pat McNeal, and members Cris Tracy, Jeramy Horlocker, Time Skidmore, James Roberts, Mike Ricks, Dustin Phelan, Kelly Brame, Nick Deacons, Scott Blevens, Austin Poudelick, Brad Lake, Ken Cornwall, and Pat NcNeal. 2. Aooointments - None. D. Agenda Modifications The modifications are noted under II.C.12; II.C.13; II.C.14; II.C.15; and VII.A.3. Agenda modifications transmit correspondence with regard to the Supermall of the Great Northwest and Resolution 2341 which pertains to a Release of Utility Easement near Auburn General Hospital, and transmits a revised Ordinance No. 4598 which changes a dollar amount for determining and fixing ad valorem taxes for the fiscal year 1993. II. CITIZEN INPUT. PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings 1. 1993 Final Budget Hearing FIN 3.7, 1993 Budget Mayor Roegner and Members of the Auburn City Council have considered the proposed 1993 Preliminary Budget. Auburn's 1993 Budget is approximately $67 million dollars of which includes funding for the City's compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Mayor Roegner opened the public hearing by inviting citizen input. PAGE 2 CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING December 7, 1992 No one in the audience indicated a desire to make comment upon the proposed 1993 Final Budget. Motion by Councilmember Barber to close the public hearing. Second by Councilmember Brothers. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. B. Audience Particioation 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. Garv Nomensen Gary Nomensen, District Manager for Washington Natural Gas, is opposed to Resolution No. 2341 which is the Release of a Utility Easement. Mr. Nomensen stated that Washington Natural Gas is not opposed to the expansion of Auburn General Hospital, and recognizes that the Hospital is a valued member of the Auburn Community. In 1980, the City vacated the street and gave Washington Natural Gas an easement for a gas line. Mr. Nomensen said the issue is that the hospital is a private customer and Washington Natural Gas is a private utility serving a private customer. He said the city is not involved in this issue, and the hospital should be responsible for paying the relocation costs as a proper expense since they are benefiting from the easement. Mr. Nomensen concluded his comments by referring to Mr. David L. Johnson's letter dated December 4, 1992 in that the City condition its release of the easement on the Hospital's willingness to pay Washington Natural Gas relocation costs. John Keegan John Keegan is an attorney representing Auburn General Hospital. Also in attendance from the Hospital were Mike Gherardini and Mike Mains. Mr. Keegan spoke to the issue of Resolution No. 2341 with regard to the Release of a Utility Easement. Prior to the meeting tonight, Mr. Keegan attended the Public Works Committee meeting where they recommended approval of the vacation of this easement and accepted the staff recommendation. The staff recommendation is that neither the City or Auburn General Hospital should have to pay for the relocation of the gas line. Mr. Keegan briefly stated the line is located in an alley that was vacated 10 years ago by the Auburn City Council. At that time Washington Natural Gas made a plea that as a condition of the vacation of the alley that the City give them a special easement which was rejected by the Council. Currently, it is a sewer line that has been abandoned. Mr. Keegan researched the City's franchise with Washington Natural Gas and State Law in Washington, and stated that neither one of these are a source to support Washington Natural Gas's position. This line does not serve the hospital. It serves other properties, and therefore, Auburn General Hospital should not have to absorb the cost. Mr. Keegan requested the Council to support the recommendation of the Public Works Committee. PAGE 3 CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING December 7, 1992 C. Corresoondence 1. Letter dated November 13, 1992 from Dr. Marc R. Joondeph expressing support for the construction of the Supermall of the Great Northwest. 2. Letter dated November 25, 1992 from Mr. David A. Salhus expressing support of the new mall project. 3. Letter dated received on November 30, 1992 from Paul, Doris, and Romona Schwarz expressing support for the Supermall. 4. Letter dated November 25, 1992 from Elsie Lemke expressing support for the proposed Supermall. 5. Letter dated received by the City of Auburn on November 30, 1992 from Barbara J. Desveaux expressing support for the proposed Supermall of the Great Northwest in Auburn. 6. Letter received on December 1, 1992 to the Auburn City Council Members from Rob R. Crocker expressing support of the Supermall. 7. Letter dated November 24, 1992 to Mayor Roegner from Tina Manary expressing support of the Supermall of the Great Northwest. 8. Letters dated November 29, 1992 to Auburn City Council Members and to Mayor Roegner from Jean and C. E. Beveridge expressing support of the Supermall of the Great Northwest. 9. Letter dated November 29, 1992 to Mayor Roegner from Martin D. McMahon expressing support of the Supermall of the Great Northwest and expressing concern with regard to the Muckleshoot Casino. 10. Letter dated December 1, 1992 to the Members of the Auburn City Council from Mallie Ann Manning expressing support of the mall project. 11. Letter dated November 29, 1992 to City Council Members from Glen L. Steinback expressing support of the mall. 12. Memo from Mr. and Mrs. L. Moravec to Mayor Robert Roegner expressing support of the Supermall of the Northwest. 13. Letter dated November 30, 1992 from the staff and sales team at Windermere Real Estate expressing support of the Supermall of the Great Northwest. 14. Letter dated December 2, 1992 to Mayor Robert Roegner from C.W. Pelt expressing support of the Supermall. 15. Letter dated December 4, 1992 to Stephen R. Shelton from David L. Johnson with regard to Auburn's proposed vacation of Auburn General Hospital Easement. PAGE 4 CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING December 7, 1992 III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Municioal Services A3.6.4.4 Chairman Brothers announced that the Municipal Services Committee did not meet today, and previous minutes are of public record. The next meeting of the Municipal Services Committee will be December 21, 1992, at 4:30 p.m. B. Planning & Communitv Develooment A3.6.4.4 Chairman Burns reported that the Planning & Community Development Committee has not met since our last meeting. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning & Community Development Committee is scheduled for Monday, December 14, 1992 at 5:30 p.m. C. Public Works A3.6.4.4 Chairman Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met at 5:30 p.m. today to discuss potential parking changes in downtown as requested by the Downtown Association and the Auburn Chamber of Commerce. Resolution No. 2341 was also discussed. Chairman Wagner stated they are recommending approval of Resolution No. 2341 with a minor amendment to protect the City's interest. The next meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for December 21, 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 at 7:00 p.m. One item discussed included the 1993 Final budget of which the Committee is recommending approval. The next meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for December 21, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. IV. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes 1. Minutes of the November 16, 1992 regular Council meeting. 2. Minutes of the November 23, 1992 Council Budget Workshop. B. Vouchers F4.9.2, F4.9.5 1. Claim numbers 79017 through 79409 in the amount of $531,929.27 and dated December 7, 1992. 2. Payroll numbers 185660 through 186129 in the amount of $782,458.14 covering the period November 17, 1992 through November 24, 1992 and dated December 7, 1992. C. Call for Public Hearing 03.1 ANXOOOl-92 Request approval for the Auburn City Council to call for a public hearing to be held at its December 21, 1992 regular meeting on the petition for annexation of approximately 5.2 acres located on the City's eastern boundary. PAGE 5 CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING December 7, 1992 D. Utilitv Bill Ad iustment F4.5.2 Recommend approval of utility bill adjustment to account 3.61.1590 in the amount of $2,147.04. Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Burns to approve Consent Agenda Items IV.A.l through IV.D. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. V. OLD BUSINESS - None. VI. NEW BUSINESS - None. VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Ordinances F4.3, 04.7.2 City Attorney Stephen Shelton read each title to the ordinances out loud. 1. Ordinance No. 4595 03.8 REZ0008-89 An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, providing for the rezoning of property located on the east side of "I" Street N .E. (if extended) in the 3200 block, within the City of Auburn, Washington, changing the zoning classification thereof from R-2 (single family) to R-4 (multi-family) and repealing Ordinance No.. 4432 passed May 21, 1990. Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Barber to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4595. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 2. Ordinance No. 4596 03.10.1 CUP0006-92 An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, providing for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the construction of a building to be used as a religious educational classroom for high school students in an R-4 (multiple family residential) zone, within the City of Auburn, Washington and repealing Ordinance No. 4551 passed March 16, 1992. Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Borden to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4596. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 3. Ordinance No. 4598 F6.6.3, 1993 Property Tax Levy An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, determining and fixing the amount to be raised by ad valorem taxes for fiscal year 1993 for the City of Auburn, Washington, pursuant to the provisions of R.C.W. 35A.33.135. PAGE 6 CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING December 7, 1992 Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by Councilmember Brothers to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4598. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 4. Ordinance No. 4599 Oper 4.11.2, FIN 4.3 An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Auburn City Code 13.20.440 pertaining to City of Auburn sewer rates. Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by Councilmember Weekley to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4599. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 5. Ordinance No. 4600 Oper 4.11.2, Fin 4.3 An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Codified City Ordinance 13.04.360 pertaining to City of Auburn water rates. Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by Councilmember Brothers to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 2600. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 6. Ordinance No. 4601 FIN 3.7, 1993 Final Budget An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, adopting the budget for the City of Auburn, Washington, for the year A.D. 1993. Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by Councilmember Weekley to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4601. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. B. Resolutions 1. Resolution No. 2341 A3.13.2 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a release of utility easement to eliminate the easement as established by Ordinance No. 3516 located between North Division Street and "A" Street N.E. between 2nd and 3rd Street N.E. within the City of Auburn. Motion by Councilmember Wagner to amend Resolution No. 2341 to include a clause to be signed by Auburn General Hospital to hold harmless the City of Auburn should any litigation arise with regard to the release of the easement, and to so move for approval. Second by Councilmember Burns. Under discussion, Councilmember Kurle clarified that the Hospital does not receive gas from the utility easement line. City Attorney Shelton responded that the two-inch line that passes through the PAGE 7 CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING December 7, 1992 vacated right-of-way is now an easement for public utilities does not service the hospital. It continues through the property and services 12 residents. Councilmember Brothers asked if the property in question is related to Auburn General Hospital expansion. Frank Currie said the city reserved an easement over full length of the property for public utility running north and south. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 2. Resolution No. 2356 03.1 ANX0002-92 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington relating to its intention to annex certain property located on the west side of the West Valley Highway in the 2700 block. Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Barber to introduce and adopt Resolution No. 2356. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 3. Resolution No. 2357 03.5 PL T0002-92 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving the preliminary plat of a 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. Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Borden to introduce and adopt Resolution No. 2357. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 4. Resolution No. 2358 03.11.3 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, adopting the City of Auburn Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) 1993 Annual Plan. Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Barber to introduce and adopt Resolution No. 2358. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7 -0. VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT - None. A. Executive Session - None. PAGE 8 CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business adjourned at 7~. Bob Roegner, Mayor 92M12-7 PAGE 9 December 7, 1992 to come before the Auburn City Council, the meeting ø-?{~ ØcLtitlzl Lt f;;L Robin Wohlhueter, City Clerk