HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-17-1995 CITY OF AUBURN
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
April 17, 1995 7:30 p.m.
CALL
A.
TO ORDER
Fla,q Salute
Mayor Booth called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and led those
in attendance in the pledge of allegiance.
Roll Call
Those in attendance included Mayor Booth and members of the
Auburn City Council as follows: Rich Wagner, Virginia Haugen,
Trish Borden, Jeanne Barber, Stacey Brothers and Don Kurle.
Councilmember Pat Burns was excused from the meeting.
Staff members present included Police Captain Ray Sherman, Fire
Chief Bob Johnson, Personnel Analyst Dan Watts, Parks and
Recreation Director Len Chapman, Finance Director Victor
Thompson, Public Works Director Frank Currie, Senior Planner
Lynn Rued, Senior Planner Bob Sokol, Intergovernmental Affairs
Coordinator Lisa Clausen, City Engineer Dennis Dowdy, Traffic
Engineer Steve Mullen, Utilities Engineer Dwight Holobaugh,
Assistant Fire Chief M. Shropshire, City Attorney Michael
Reynolds, Assistant City Attorney. Judy Ausman, City Clerk Robin
Wohlhueter, and Deputy City Clerk Dani Daskam.
Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a)
Mayor Booth introduced Mr. Jim Farrell, Auburn High
School teacher, who in turn introduced the following
students in the audience observing the Council
meeting: Michele Boyd, Kate Hamilton, and Robert
Bryan.
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b)
Mayor Booth introduced King County Councilmember
Chris Vance of the 13th County Council District.
Councilmember Vance made a brief presentation on
the status of various county and regional issues.
Councilmember Vance stated since the majority of
the 13th Council District is comprised of incorporated
areas, he devotes his attention to the regional issues
that impact the 13th District. Councilmember Vance
updated the City Council on regional issues dealing
with governance, land use, and transportation.
Councilmember Vance stated one of the basic visions
under the Metro merger is the county will provide the
regional services while the cities will provide the local
services. Councilmember Vance stated regional
services are those types of services too big for one
city to accomplish and include such services as
records and elections, transit, water, public health,
courts and jails. Councilmember Vance announced
the County Council, at their session today, approved
$124 million appropriation for the construction of the
regional justice center which will improve law
enforcement services in South King County.
Councilmember Vance stated he is disappointed
there is not a simple written agreement delineating
the services provided by the county and those
provided by the cities. Councilmember Vance stated
Senate Bill 5038 requires a process for regional
governance and regional finance. Councilmember
Vance stated the City of Seattle, the County, and the
cities have basically agreed a separate entity will not
be created to address the work, but all regional
committees that exist will do their part. He anticipates
the Growth Management Planning Council (GMPC)
will be the main venue for the debate on regional
governance and finances. Councilmember Vance
stated he believes the GMPC is evolving into more
than the forum for adopting amendments to the
countywide planning policies of the Growth
Management Act. Councilmember Vance stated he is
disappointed the Auburn City Council does not have
a representative on the GMPC.
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Councilmember Vance reported last year the County
Council agreed to a new set of amended countywide
planning policies which includes how the urban
growth area boundary will be amended in the future.
Councilmember Vance stated it is critical to regional
planning that surburban cities located in the urban
growth area take the densities in the new population,
housing, and new growth of construction to
accomodate the regional countywide planning
policies. He stated he would not argue the Auburn
City Council's authority to decide Auburn's fate;
however, the county has been told by the leadership
of the Suburban Cities Association the cities will take
the growth, especially those cities that have applied
to be designated as urban centers, and which Auburn
is not. Councilmember Vance pointed out that the
City of Federal Way has rejected the countywide
planning policies and has imposed impact fees on
developers. Councilmember Vance stated if cities
resist the densities and the growth, the basic
assumption already made for growth management in
the region will have to be re-examined
Councilmember Vance stated regional leaders have
assumed the region must have a light rail system to
link the urban centers, and this year the leaders will
learn whether or not that assumption is in step with
the voters. Councilmember Vance stated the
Regional Transit Authority (RTA) plan was defeated
everywhere in the region with the exception of within
the city of Seattle. Councilmember Vance reported
the County Council Budget Committee will meet
Wednesday night at Federal Way City Hall to hear
public testimony on whether King County should fund
continuation of the RTA. The RTA has asked for $1.7
million from King County to continue the plan to the
next step. Councilmember Vance reported the Puget
Sound Regional Council (PSRC) is proposing the 25
Year Metropolitan Transportation Plan.
Councilmember Vance stated Mayor Clymer from
Renton is the only South County representative on
the PSRC Executive Board, and he urged the Mayor
and City Council's involvement on the Board.
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Councilmember Vance stated the transportation plan
is for the entire region for the next 25 years, and is a
sixty billion dollar ($60 billion) plan which includes
transportation improvements for the ferry system,
bicycle trails, RTA, and new roads. Councilmember
Vance stated the available resources provide only
thirty-seven billion dollars ($37 billion) in funding the
plan, and the plan as configured by the PSRC calls
for twenty,three and one-half billion dollars ($23.5
billion) in additional taxes. The additional taxes will
come from increased gas taxes, new taxes on oil
refineries imposed by the Legislature, tolls on all
major arterials, and one and 70/100ths dollars ($1.70)
per employee parking tax. Councilmember Vance
stated the PSRC General Assembly will consider the
plan in late May.
Councilmember Vance stated the City needs to be
aware that the countywide planning policies ratified
by the City of Auburn require that within the next 6-10
years all of the urban growth area will be annexed by
existing cities. Councilmember Vance stated one of
the assumptions is that the City of Auburn will
aggressivley annex areas such as the Lea Hill/east
hill area of Auburn.
Councilmember Vance reported he recently signed a
letter to the Mayor expressing his opinion as an
individual Councilmember urging the City to
reconsider a couple decisions made by the City in the
past to leave regional systems. Councilmember
Vance stated Auburn is one of a few cities which is
not part of the King County Library System, and he
believes it is a detriment to the citizens of Auburn to
not be able to access the King County Library
System. Councilmember Vance urged the City
Council to join the King County Library System.
Councilmember Vance also requested the City
Council reconsider its decision to leave the King
County District Court System. Councilmember Vance
stated it would be beneficial for Auburn, as well as
other suburban cities, to rethink its decision and
rejoin the King County Court System.
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c) Proclamations
A1.8
(1)
Volunteer Week
Mayor Booth read a proclamation declaring the
week of April 23 through April 29, 1995 as
Volunteer Week. Mayor Booth introduced the
following volunteers in recognition of Volunteer
Week and their dedication and contributions
made to the community:
Mike Hamilton who is a volunteer for the
Auburn School District serving four years as
Chair of the Auburn Citizens for Schools
Committee, eight years as a member of the
District Boundary Review Committee, and
serves on the ad hoc Facilities Needs
Committee.
Dutch and Lucille Hogenson who both earned
their five year volunteer pins for the Senior
Activity Center volunteering as Center
Greeters, Lunch Room Hosts, and home
delivery of meals. Lucille Hoganson has
recently organized a paperback book
exchange.
Sue Bryan is a Parks and Recreation
Department volunteer working with the
Specialized Recreation Programs as a Special
Olympics coach and this year coordinated the
Special Olympics Cheerleading Program
including making all the uniforms for the
program.
Mayor Booth invited all of those in the
audience who volunteer for any organization to
stand and be recognized with applause for
their service.
Mayor Booth noted that a survey last spring
indicated that the amount of volunteer hours
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II.
given in the Senior Center last year equalled
approximately 8.2 full-time persons.
(2)
Days of Remembrance
Mayor Booth read a proclamation declaring the
week of April 23 through 30, 1995 as Days of
Remembrance.
2. Appointments - None.
Agenda Modifications
Agenda modifications consist of correspondence transmitted and
announced by Mayor Booth and are included under Items II.C.2,
II.C.3 and II.C.4 of these minutes.
CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
Application No. PLT0005-90
03.5 PLT0005-90
The request of Henderson Development, Inc., to amend the
Preliminary Plat Application to allow for changes in the
street and lot layout of Division No. 14 of Lakeland Hills.
Division No. 14 is located west of Division No. 1 and east of
Lakeland Hills Way.
Application No. MIN0001-90
O3.10.3 MIN0001-90
The request of Henderson Development, Inc., to amend the
mining permit to allow additional material to be excavated in
order to accommodate the construction of Division No. 14 of
Lakeland Hills. Division No. 14 is located west of Division
No 1 and east of Lakeland Hills Way.
Mayor Booth opened the hearing on Application Numbers
PLT0005-90 and MIN0001-90, and requested Assistant Planning
Director Lynn Rued make a presentation on the applications.
Assistant Planning Director Rued explained the applications were
sent back to the applicant and staff for response to concerns raised
by the neighbors at previous hearings. Assistant Planning Director
Rued stated the applicant had to deal with a number of constraints
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as the project is limited geographically. The project is bordered on
the east by Division No. 1, bordered on the west by Lakeland Hills
Way, consists of a slope, and requires each lot have access to a
public street other than Lakeland Hills Way. Assistant Planning
Director Rued stated the result of the revision includes a reduction
of the number of lots from 39 to 36, reduces the amount of
excavation, and creates two open space tracts which will preserve
some of the trees. Assistant Planning Director Rued stated in order
to accomplish the goals of the project, it requires narrowing the cul-
de-sac 10 feet less than the City normally requires. Mr. Rued
stated the cul-de-sac abuts the open space tract, and staff feels it
is adequate as it enables emergency access and sidewalk access
to all lots that abut the cul-de-sac. Assistant Planning Director
Rued stated the revised project addresses the neighbors concerns
and leaves as much open space as is possible without reducing
the number of lots beyond three lots already eliminated.
Ken Kinared, Henderson Development Inc., PO Box 3866,
Bellevue, WA, 98009
Mr. Kinared stated he supports the applications as amended, and
requested the City Council support the request. Mr. Kinared
offered to answer any questions of the City Council.
Councilmember Haugen asked for clarification of the location of the
trees that will be saved. Mr. Kinared used a map of Division 14 to
show the location of the trees.
Councilmember Brothers thanked Mrs. Ryan for her diligence and
perseverence in coming to the City Council regarding the project.
Councilmember Brothers complimented Mr. Kinared and
Henderson Homes. Councilmember Brothers quoted from the staff
recommendation as follows: "Staff believes that the applicant has
made significant strides in improving the plat while responding to
the concerns of the Council and the neighbors." Councilmember
Brothers stated he believes the neighborhoold will be better
because of the input received from both sources.
Susan Ryan, 5101 Mill Pond Loop, Auburn, WA, 98002
Susan Ryan thanked the City Council and Planning Department for
their time and consideration.
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember
Borden to close the public hearing.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember
Borden to approve Application Number PLT0005-90 and instruct
the City Attorney to prepare the necessary Resolution and
Ordinance.
Councilmember Wagner complimented Mrs. Ryan on her approach
to her concerns.
Councilmember Haugen thanked both Mrs. Ryan and Mr. Kinared
for their efforts.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember
Borden to approve Application Number MIN0001-90 and instruct
the City Attorney to prepare the necessary Resolution and
Ordinance.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
Comprehensive Plan Amendments
03.4.3
Amendments are proposed to the City of Auburn
Comprehensive Plan to comply with the Washington State
Growth Management Act and to ensure consistency with the
King County Countywide Planning Policies. The
Comprehensive Plan serves as a policy framework which
guides future City decisions and actions. The
Comprehensive Plan amendments include the City's Capital
Facilities Plan. The Plan amendments have been
recommended for adoption by the City of Auburn Planning
Commission.
Mayor Booth opened the public hearing and requested
Senior Planner Bob Sokol make a presentation on the
Comprehensive Plan amendments.
Senior Planner Sokol explained the amendments to the
Comprehensive Plan and the Capital Facilities Plan are the
final products of a planning process which began with the
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passage of the Washington State Growth Management Act
in 1990. The process has resulted in previous amendments
to the Comprehensive Plan which included the City's urban
growth and expansion policies in 1991 and critical land
designation and protection in 1992.
Mr. Sokol explained the draft amended Comprehensive Plan
and Capital Facilities Plan were released for public
comment in September 1994; but prior to the release of the
draft documents, the Planning Commission held several
public workshops from April through July 1994 on the
Comprehensive Plan amendments. After release of the draft
amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, three open
houses were held attended by approximately 100 people,
over 30 written comments were received, and three public
hearings were held before the Planning Commission.
Senior Planner Sokol reported the Planning Commission
voted unanimously on December 6, 1994, to recommend to
the City Council adoption of the draft amended
Comprehensive Plan and Capital Facilities Plan as
amended by the Planning Commission recommended
addendum. Senior Planner Sokol stated the Planning
Commission addendum consists of maps and text based
upon the public comments received on the draft plans to that
date.
Senior Planner Sokol stated after the Planning Commission
vote, the Plan was forwarded to the Planning and
Community Development Committee for their review. The
issue of level of service for transportation was addressed by
the Public Works Committee. The issue of annexation and
service provision in unincorporated areas surrounding the
city was discussed in a special workshop by the City
Council. Senior Planner Sokol also reported the Plan has
been reviewed by several state agencies, and further public
comments have been received.
Senior Planner Sokol explained that amendments to the
draft based upon the comments by the Public Works
Committee, the Planning and Community Development
Committee, the City Council, and state agencies are
included in the Planning and Community Development
Committee's recommended amendments contained in this
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evening's agenda. Mr. Sokol stated the Planning and
Community Development Committee recommendations
include most of the amendments recommended by the
Planning Commission in their addendum.
Senior Planner Sokol presented a brief summary of the draft
Comprehensive Plan, Capital Facilities Plan, and the
Planning and Community Development Committee
amendments. Mr. Sokol explained the City Council is not
considering an entirely new Comprehensive Plan, but only
amendments to the existing Comprehensive Plan adopted in
1986. Mr. Sokol explained the changes that are proposed
are necessary to bring the plan in compliance with the
Washington State Growth Management Act and the King
County Countywide Planning Policies, and refinements of
existing city policies for clarity and improvements based
upon past experience with the Plan. Mr. Sokol stated there
is significant change in the Plan format also.
Senior Planner Sokol stated some of the amendments
concerning land use will place an increased emphasis on
downtown. The Plan also places an increased emphasis on
single family housing, to generally reduce the overall
percentage of multi-family housing throughout the city, while
encouraging multi-family housing in appropriate areas. Mr.
Sokol stated the Plan also recommends the establishment of
a design review process. Senior Planner Sokol stated the
Plan recognizes Auburn's commitment and responsibility for
providing its fair share of affordable housing while expecting
other jurisdictions in the region to do the same.
Senior Planner Sokol stated the Plan emphasizes the
important linkage between new development and the
provision of capital facilities to serve the new development.
The Plan also refines setting the level of service standards
and their measurement, and stresses the City's commitment
to encourage non-motorized modes of transportation,
transportation demand management, and transportation
system management.
Senior Planner Sokol said the Plan strengthens City policies
on water quality and storm drainage and the need for
enhanced landscaping requirements.
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Senior Planner Sokol stated the Plan identifies the City's
potential annexation areas and revises existing City policies
contained in Resolution 2232 to require immediate
annexation for property adjacent to the city limits who
request city utilities. He stated the Plan requires the City to
consider the existing King County and Pierce County zoning
and comprehensive plan designations in designating those
areas upon annexation.
Senior Planner Sokol displayed the Comprehensive Plan
Map and explained that the City Council is considering
amendments to the existing Comprehensive Plan Map which
is based on the 1986 Comprehensive Plan. Some of the
key changes include a new "Downtown" Comprehensive
Plan designation. The Plan designates a larger area near
downtown as residential. The Plan redesignates a portion
of Auburn Way North as multi-family residential to break up
the strip commercial corridor, and there are several
additional amendments based upon property owner
requests.
Senior Planner Sokol reported the Planning Commission
and the Planning and Community Development Committee
both recommend adoption of the amendments.
Councilmember Brothers noted the minutes of the April 10,
1995 Planning and Community Development Committee
contain discussion about inclusion of multi-family housing in
areas zoned for single family homes. Councilmember
Brothers questioned why there cannot be an exclusion, and
why the issue is handled by an action of the City Council.
Senior Planner Sokol explained it is a reflection of the
existing Comprehensive Plan and existing Zoning
Ordinance. He stated the R-2 zone, which is basically a
single family designation, allows duplexes and some multi-
family housing as a conditional use.
Councilmember Brothers asked if it would be beneficial to
incorporate as many protections as possible in single family
neighborhoods and not allow multi-family in single family
neighborhoods. Senior Planner Sokol stated the R-2
designation is typically placed on some of the older single
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family residential neighborhoods which typically already
have mufti-family residences. Assistant Planning Director
Lynn Rued added the R-2 zone may allow multi-family
residences, and provides a minimum lot size of 6,000
square feet. Mr. Rued stated the intent is to provide for
another form of housing in R-2 zones, and multi-family is
limited in R-2 zones by no more than four units per structure
and no more than 40 percent of a development can be
dedicated to multi-family.
Councilmember Wagner asked for clarification on the depth
of the General Commercial designation along West Main
Street from downtown to the railroad tracks. Senior Planner
Sokol stated it is one block back from West Main Street.
Laurie Pinard, PO Box 88050, Tukwila, WA, 98138
Ms. Pinard stated she is speaking on behalf of M. A. Segale,
Inc., related companies, and the Segale family. Ms. Pinard
distributed an outline sheet of the five areas she will speak
to and a more detailed discussion sheet. Ms. Pinard stated
her discussion will center around the subject of Mineral
Resource Areas. She stated the Growth Management Act in
1992 designated various critical areas and natural resource
areas such as forest resources, agricultural resources, and
mineral resources. Ms. Pinard stated the City designated a
Mineral Resource Area in the city of Auburn which she
illustrated on a map and is located south of Stuck River
Road, east of Kersey Way, and west of the Covington-
Chehalis power lines. Ms. Pinard stated that substantially
all of the area is owned by M. A. Segale Inc. and related
corporations and interests. Ms. Pinard stated that by state
law, the area must be designated and protected including
discouraging development adjacent to the area. Ms. Pinard
stated that as development occurs in the vicinity of the
Mineral Resource Area, people should be made aware that
it is a designated area. Ms. Pinard requested the
Comprehensive Plan be revised to include policies related
to the Mineral Resource Area including the City's plan to
adopt the state required Resource Use Notice. Ms. Pinard
stated the 1986 Comprehensive Plan does not have a
Mineral Resource Area and lacks related policies. Ms.
Pinard stated the Comprehensive Plan includes references
to natural resources, but it neglects to mention mineral
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resource areas. Ms. Pinard stated that many of the changes
she is suggesting is to include reference to mineral resource
areas. She also requested the Plan be revised to include a
provision that as new development occurs, the impacts of
the development on the Mineral Resource Area should be
considered. Ms. Pinard stated a policy similar to the one
she has suggested was recommended by the City on March
2, 1992 when the Mineral Resource Area was adopted, but
the policy has not been carried through to the
Comprehensive Plan.
Ms. Pinard stated the Comprehensive Plan does not
adequately or accurately address the Stuck River Road
Special Planning Area. Ms. Pinard stated the Plan fails to
acknowledge a permit process which has been ongoing with
the City of Auburn since 1990. Ms. Pinard stated Segale
Inc. applied for a permit for 285 acres located in the Special
Planning Area, and the permit has not been finalized to
date. She stated the language in the Comprehensive Plan
states that no future permits should be granted until the
planning process is finished, and this is a concern. Ms.
Pinard requested the information be brought up to date and
include a reference to the acreage of the Mineral Resource
Area in the Comprehensive Plan. Ms. Pinard stated
property owned by the City appears on the Park and Open
Space Map, but it is also in the Mineral Resource Area. Ms.
Pinard stated if this is not the City's intent, it needs to be
corrected. Ms. Pinard requested the Special Planning Area
section acknowledge the permit process that is ongoing, and
suggested that any permits issued in this area be issued for
the life of the resource.
Ms. Pinard stated the Lakeview Special Planning Area was
the subject of an environmental impact statement and a
special use permit through the City of Auburn in the early
1980's. Ms. Pinard stated the easterly portion is operated
by M. A. Segale and the westerly portion operated by
somone else. Ms. Pinard pointed out the Comprehensive
Plan identifies only one large gravel mine in the Lakeview
Special Planning Area when in fact there are two. Ms.
Pinard reported M. A. Segale applied for a permit in 1991
which is in process, and the language for the special
planning area contains language which states no new
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permits until planning is finished. Ms. Pinard stated M.A.
Segale does not want their permit delayed until the Plan is
finished.
Ms. Pinard spoke regarding Map 11.1 which is the Parks
and Open Space Map. She said the shaded area near
White Lake in the Lakeview area is represented as Park and
Open Space. Ms. Pinard stated the shaded area is a steep
slope area and part of the Segale mining operation. Ms.
Pinard requested the area not be designated Park and Open
Space because the City's environmental policies state
mines are not to go in Park and Open Space areas. Ms.
Pinard stated Segale has also applied for a permit for the
area. Ms. Pinard stated the City's property which is shown
as Park and Open Space and the Mineral Resource Area
should be corrected.
Ms. Pinard stated the information she submitted this evening
contains detailed language as sample provisions for
inclusion in the Comprehensive Plan.
Ms. Pinard referred to a City policy pertaining to the
Supermall included in the Comprehensive Plan amendments
on page 3-32 which limits the property uses near the
Supermall. Ms. Pinard pointed out one of the conditions of
the policy which states "any adverse impact or conflict would
result in denial of the development." Ms. Pinard expressed
concern with the language that any conflict or impact would
result in denial. Mr. Pinard stated M. A. Segale owns a 9-10
acre piece of property in the M-2 zone in the area of the
Supermall. Ms. Pinard questioned the intent of the
language and the definition of "conflict".
Ms. Pinard stated she believes the concerns and
recommendations of M. A. Segale Inc. have merit, and she
requested the City Council delay adoption of the
Comprehensive Plan amendments until after the City
Council and staff have an opportunity to review the
information she submitted this evening.
Councilmember Brothers asked whether staff is prepared to
respond to Ms. Pinard's comments. Senior Planner Sokol
stated the comments made and submitted by Ms. Pinard are
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comprehensive, and staff cannot fully address them at this
time.
Councilmember Wagner questioned the statement in the
Plan regarding the language that states "the plan element
must be in place before a permit may be issued."
Councilmember Wagner asked the effect on M. A Segale
Inc.'s permit process if the "plan element" is not adopted.
Senior Planner Rued stated M. A. Segale Inc. has applied
for permits for the Lakeview area and the area south of the
Stuck River. With regard to the area south of the Stuck
River, Mr. Rued stated there is language in the
Comprehensive Plan now under the Special Planning Area
that states mines north of Stuck River should strictly adhere
to the provisions while more flexibility be granted to larger
mines south of the Stuck River. Mr. Rued stated the
Lakeview site permit has an ElS and the policy language is
general enough for staff to proceed with processing the
permit under the existing Comprehensive Plan and the
existing Zoning Code.
Ms. Pinard stated the permit that is in process which
pertains to the Mineral Resource Area is for 285 acres of the
area. Other areas are the subject of special use permits
which will expire in approximately March 1996. Ms. Pinard
agreed there is language which allows for flexibility for the
area south of Stuck River. She recommended the language
state "flexibility is appropriate in a Mineral Resource Area".
Ms. Pinard pointed out the Plan does state no new permits
until the Plan is done.
Sharon Mattioli, 11510 S.E. 320th Place, Auburn, WA,
98002
Ms. Mattioli stated she does not live in the city limits of
Auburn, but lives in an area that is a potential annexation
area of the city of Auburn. Ms. Mattioli stated she is
addressing policy CE-10, and she read the policy for the
benefit of the audience. Ms. Mattioli suggested changing
the language to read "At annexation the City shall apply the
existing county comprehensive plan and zoning
designations as determined by the Soos Creek Community
Plan, King County Comprehensive Plan and Zoning
Ordiannce, Pierce County Comprehensive Plan and Zoning
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Ordinance, or other adopted plans to those lands newly
annexed to the city. Emphasis will be placed on maintaining
designations which protect sensitive lands and other natural
resources." Ms. Mattioli said she speaks specifically to the
Soos Creek Community Plan which she has a great deal of
confidence in as she was a member of the citizens advisory
committee that developed the plan. Ms. Mattioli stated she
worked on developing the plan from 1988-1991, and took
public input over the three years. Ms. Mattioli stated the
plan was developed in accordance with the Growth
Management Act. Ms. Mattioli stated the plan protects
sensitive areas, acknowledges infrastructure problems of
the Soos Creek Plateau, especially the Lea Hill and North
Lea Hill areas. Ms. Mattioli stated if the City Council
changes the policy to read "shall apply", she believes many
of the residents in the area would feel more confident about
being annexed to the city.
Ms. Mattioli suggested a second change to the policy with
regard to citizens advisory committees. Ms. Mattioli
requested the City Council include in the policy, provided
the Soos Creek Community Plan has been adopted as a
starting point, that when an area is annexed, the City will
convene a citizen advisory committee to start with these
policies and zoning designations as a base and review the
changes that have occurred over the years and develop a
new sub-area plan for the Lea Hill-North Lea Hill area
subject to full SEPA review.
Ms. rvlattioli urged the City Council to reword the policy to
say "the City shall adopt existing plans and upon annexation
shall evaluate changes through a citizens advisory
committee which shall formulate recommendations to be
subject to full SEPA review prior to adoption."
Hans Torklep, 11440 S.E. 290th Place, Auburn, WA
Mr. Torktep urged the City Council's support of Ms. Mattioli's
comments. Mr. Torklep stated he has lived in and around
Auburn for several years, and believes every neighborhood
has its own unique features. Mr. Torklep stated the water in
Olson Canyon supports wild fish and serves as a spawning
area. Mr. Torklep requested the area be retained as much
as possible.
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Bob Keever, 10812 S.E. 290th, Auburn, WA
Mr. Keever stated he is a neighbor of Mr. Torklep in the
North Lea Hill area above the Auburn Golf Course. Mr.
Keever stated he has previously sent the City Council
correspondence and a video. Mr. Keever spoke on behalf of
the Olson Creek Stewardship Committee, a North Lea Hill
community organization dedicated to the preservation of
Olson Creek and Canyon. Mr. Keever stated the Olson
Creek basin covers 1,000 acres in the North Lea Hill area
and includes over three miles of stream channel and over 70
acres of wetlands. Mr. Keever passed around photographs
of the area, and Mr. Keever advised the same scenery was
depicted in the video already given to the City. Mr. Keever
stated he sent a letter to the City Council which was
incorrectly dated March 7, 1995 and should have been
dated April 7, 1995. Mr. Keever submitted a corrected copy
to the City Clerk for inclusion in the record. Mr. Keever
submitted a memorandum dated April 17, 1995 with an
attached petition signed by residents of the North Lea Hill
area. Mr. Keever referenced the Enhanced Reconasance
Stream Report recently released by King County Public
Works which he said is the foundation document for the
scientific information on the Olson Creek watershed. Mr.
Keever stated it is in this document where the evidence is
presented on the significance of the resource area utilized
by fish, birds, and other animals. Mr. Keever stated the
destruction of the Olson Creek resource is a serious price to
pay for growth and development in the watershed. Mr.
Keever stated the Soos Creek Community Plan provides for
a greenbelt along the Olson Creek corridor and covers
several hundred acres. Mr. Keever stated the Soos Creek
Community Plan applies for as long as the area remains in
unincorporated King County. Mr. Keever stated he is very
interested in the preservation of the greenbelt and the
adoption of the Soos Creek Community Plan should the
area become annexed to the city of Auburn.
In response to a question from Councilmember Borden,
Senior Planner Sokol recommended retaining the existing
language of Policy CE-10 as staff is not familiar enough with
the Soos Creek Plan and the zoning designations at this
time to commit the City.
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Councilmember Brothers stated the City Council serves as
the citizens advisory committee for the citizens of the city,
but it does not preclude the City Council from seeking the
input and advice from the citizens of the area.
Councilmember Brothers stated be believes it is not
appropriate to mandate a citizens advisory committee in the
Comprehensive Plan.
Councilmember Borden stated when an annexation occurs,
zoning and a comprehensive plan designation is
established. Senior Planner Sokol added the City may
consider the Soos Creek Plan or determine at the time of
annexation the Soos Creek Plan is not appropriate.
Councilmember Haugen asked if the City would be required
to protect waterways in any event. Senior Planner Sokol
stated any development along the waterway would require
SEPA review.
Councilmember Kurle requested staff provide written
comments to each of the points raised during the hearing
this evening. Councilmember Kurle added staff can provide
written comments on the Olson Canyon issues, but a written
response to the M. A. Segale Inc. presentation may take
some time.
Councilmember Brothers requested staff also respond to the
M. A. Segale suggestions.
Bill Joy, 28183 109th Avenue S.E., Kent, WA
Mr. Joy stated he lives within the City of Auburn's future
annexation area. Mr. Joy stated he agrees that the Olson
Canyon should be protected and agrees with the idea of a
citizens advisory committee. Mr. Joy stated the Olson
Canyon is a very sensitive area, and the slopes need to be
protected. Mr. Joy added he hoped the City Council's first
allegiance is to the citizens of Auburn and not to others.
Paula Thrush, 10872 S. E. 318th Place, Auburn, WA
Ms. Thrush stated she submitted a letter to the City Council
earlier today and would like to reiterate some of her
comments. Ms. Thrush stated she has lived in the Auburn
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area for 40 years and has been a homeowner on Lea Hill for
the past 25 years. Ms. Thrush stated she has been involved
with land use issues on Lea Hill and began her testimony by
reading the the first eight paragraphs of her April 17, 1995
letter transmitted under Item II.C.3 of these minutes.
Mayor Booth requested Ms. Thrush make her comments
specific to the issue of the Comprehensive Plan. Ms.
Thrush asked if the City has a time frame for annexation.
Mayor Booth stated there is no time frame for annexation,
but explained the Comprehensive Plan identifies the Lea Hill
area within the Growth Management Area.
Ms. Thrush stated Sharon Mattioli's recommendation and
the Soos Creek Community Plan should be in effect at the
time of annexation.
Randy Hamblin, Quadrant Corporation, 1100 N. E. 8th,
Bellevue, WA
Mr. Hamblin suggested a revision to the statement found on
page 12 of the Planning and Community Development
Committee's recommendations which states "any adverse
impact or conflict would result in denial of the development."
Mr. Hamblin agreed with Ms. Pinard's statement regarding
the language, and that a project with an adverse impact
should not be denied if the project can be reasonably
mitigated. Mr. Hamblin reminded the City Council that the
Plan map includes heavy commercial along West Valley
Highway and there are specific policies in the Plan that
dictate planning policies toward arterial commercial, and Mr.
Hamblin stated he hoped the areas specifically designated
for those uses would be continued to be allowed for those
uses.
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second
Councilmember Haugen to close the public hearing.
by
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
Councilmember Wagner made a motion to adopt Resolution
2635 with additional amendments as follows:
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On page 41 of the Planning and Community
Development Committee recommended amendment
to the plan, add to CE-10, Objective 5.4, "Citizen
involvement will be solicted to a substantial degree."
On page 12 of the Planning and Community
Development Committee recommended amendments
to the Plan, referring to page 3-32 of the plan, item C,
remove the words, "Any adverse impact or conflict
would result in denial of the development" and add
the words, "and will be mitigated as referred in the
Plan."
Councilmember Borden seconded the motion.
In response to a question from Councilmember Borden,
Councilmember Wagner stated there is a large amount of
mitigation referenced under the LOS standards and can
easily cover any traffic situations that may occur around
commercial development or any other development.
Councilmember Brothers stated that since he and
Councilmember Kurle have both requested comments from
staff, it may be more appropriate for the Council to consider
adoption of the Comprehensive Plan amendments after
receiving staff comments. Councilmember Brothers also
suggested that action on the Comprehensive Plan
amendments be delayed until Councilmember Burns is in
attendance.
Councilmember Haugen stated she concurs with
Councilmembr Brothers comments. Councilmember Haugen
stated she would like to receive comments from staff and
will vote against adoption of the amendments unless the
information presented at this evening's hearing is given
consideration.
Councilmember Kurle asked what the deadline is for
adoption of the Comprehensive Plan amendments. Senior
Planner Sokol explained if the Comprehensive Plan is not
adopted by this Friday, the City would be ineligible for
grants from the Department of Community, Trade and
Economic Development. Public Works Director Currie
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stated the City would also be ineligible for funding from the
Public Works Trust Fund.
In response to a question from Councilmember Kurle, Senior
Planner Sokol stated the City of Auburn is allowed to make
one amendment to the Comprehensive Plan each calendar
year, therefore sometime within the next eight months the
City Council would have the ability to make any additional
changes.
Councilmember Brothers questioned the amount of the
funding the City is applying for through the Public Works
Trust Fund. Public Works Director Currie stated the funding
is for the "C" Street off-ramp project and is a just under $2
million.
Councilmember Kurle stated he wanted ample opportunity to
consider the testimony given this evening and staff's
comments. Councilmember Kurle stated if the City Council
can amend the Plan later this year, he is in favor of adopting
the Plan provided a specific date is given for consideration
of the testimony.
Councilmember Wagner amended his motion to include an
additional amendment as follows:
The City Council will make a revision to the
Comprehensive Plan by September 1, 1995 covering
the areas of testimony tonight especially the mineral
resource area.
On page 14-23 of the Comprehensive Plan, Stuck
River Special Planning Area, after the words, "any
new permit" add the words "except as existing permits
and agreements may be in place allowing flexibility of
development."
In response to a question from Councilmember Wagner,
Senior Planner Rued stated the application process may
proceed, and if the Mineral Resource Polices are completed
by September 1, 1995, the existing permitted site south of
Stuck River should not be affected.
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Councilmember Brothers suggested delaying adoption of
the Comprehensive Plan amendments until input is received
from staff on the public hearing testimony.
Councilmember Kurle stated he believes the Council should
adopt the Comprehensive Plan this evening with a date
certain of September 1, 1995 to amend the Plan to consider
the testimony given this evening.
Councilmember Haugen referred to a letter from Paula
Thrush in which Ms. Thrush proposes adding school impact
fee mitigation to the Comprehensive Plan. Councilmember
Haugen stated no one has addressed this issue.
City Attorney Reynolds suggested recessing the City
Council meeting until Thursday evening in order to allow the
City Council and staff to review the testimony and
information presented this evening.
Councilmember Borden stated she agrees with
Councilmember Kurle. Councilmember Borden stated the
changes proposed should be considered, but it will take
more time. Councitmember Borden stated the Plan should
be adopted this evening, and more time spent considering
some of the comments made this evening.
Mayor Booth asked City Attorney Reynolds if it is the
responsibility of the City or the school district to deal with
school mitigation. City Attorney Reynolds stated the school
district develops its capital facilities plan and methodology
for calculation of impacts, and then City the adopts the
school district's plan.
Councilmember Wagner amended his motion to adopt
Resolution 2635 with four additional amendments as
follows:
1)
The City Council will make a revision to the
Comprehensive Plan by September 1, 1995 covering
the areas of testimony tonight especially the mineral
resource area.
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2)
On page 14-23 of the Comprehensive Plan, Stuck
River Special Planning Area, after the words, "any
new permit" add the words "except as existing permits
and agreements may be in place allowing flexibility of
development."
3)
On page 41 of the Planning & Community
Development Committee recommended amendment
to the plan, add to CE-10, Objective 5.4, "Citizen
involvement will be solicited to a substantial degree."
4)
On page 12 of the Planning & Community
Development Committee recommended amendments
to the Plan, referring to page 3-32 of the plan, item C,
remove the words, "Any adverse impact or conflict
would result in denial of the development" and add
the words, "and will be mitigated as referred in the
Plan."
Councilmember Borden seconded the motion.
Councilmember Brothers questioned whether the motion
addresses the concerns expressed in the letter from Puget
Power. Councilmember Wagner stated he reviewed the
letter earlier and believes the concerns raised by Puget
Power can be addressed by the September 1, 1995
amendment.
MOTION CARRIED. 5-1. Councilmember Haugen voted
no.
Mayor Booth thanked all those who gave testimony this
evening with regard to the Comprehensive Plan
amendments. Councilmember Kurle thanked members of
the Planning Commission, staff, and members of the City
Council for their time and effort in adopting the
Comprehensive Plan.
Audience Participation
Maurice Kurtz, 38205 183rd Avenue S.E., Auburn, WA
Mr. Kurtz stated he is the owner of a Iow-income apartment
complex on "E" Street S.W. Mr. Kurtz spoke with regard to the
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current City and County commercial utility rates for water, sewer,
and Metro services to Iow-income housing and distributed a
handout of the information he presented. Mr. Kurtz stated the City
and County costs of operating Iow-income housing are too high.
Mr. Kurtz stated operators of Iow-income housing need relief on the
charges for utilities in order to offer a rental rate affordable for Iow-
income persons. Mr. Kurtz stated in 1990 approximately one tenth
of the income from three of the units was spent on utilities, and in
1994 one third of the income from the units is spent on utilities. Mr,
Kurtz asked that the utility rate for his apartment complex be the
same as other residential accounts.
Mayor Booth questioned whether water leaks were reimbursable
through Metro. Public Works Director Currie stated water leaks
are reimbursable through Metro if it is determined the water did not
enter the sewer system.
Mr. Kurtz objected to the recent rate increases. He also objected
to the storm sewer charges, and stated there are no storm sewer in
the vicinity of his apartment complex.
Mr. Kurtz requested the City Council publish the percentage
increase and the calculation methods, relief for water leaks no
matter where the leak exists, jusity the rate increases, and
commission a review committee consisting of Councilmembers
business people to review water, sewer, and Metro rate structures
for fairness between businesses and individuals, work with Auburn
and King County to make recommendations for changes. Mr. Kurtz
requested Council take his recommendations under advisement.
Mr. Kurtz explained the property he speaks of is located at 207 "E"
Street S.W. consists of a house converted to five-plex, a three-plex
he is not renting, and a house which is separately rented.
Councilmember Borden asked if Mr. Kurtz has worked with his
tenants to conserve water. Mr. Kurtz stated he has encouraged his
tenants to report water leaks.
Councilmember Wagner asked Public Works Director Currie if a
report will be given at the next Public Works Committee meeting on
the cost of service study for water. Councilmember Wagner invited
Mr. Kurtz to attend the next Public Works Committee meeting to
hear the consultant's report on a cost of service study.
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Carol Kraft, 2808 Pike Street S.E., Auburn, WA
Mrs. Kraft explained an incident which occured at her home last
week. She stated a policeman, with emergency lights flashing,
stopped a vehicle in her cul-de-sac. Mrs. Kraft stated when the
policeman saw her daughter watching from an open bedroom
window, he called her daughter "a dumb kid." Mrs. Kraft stated she
called the Police Department and spoke to the officer, who treated
her rudely, and subsequently to Sergeant Crouch. Mayor Booth
requested Mrs. Kraft speak immediately with Captain Sherman.
Councilmember Brothers thanked Mrs. Kraft for her report, and
requested that once Captain Sherman has had an opportunity to
review the incident and report back to Mayor Booth, a report be
given at the Municipal Services Committee meeting.
Councilmember Haugen stated she received a letter from Mrs.
Kraft, and she will make copies of the letter for other
Councilmembers, Mayor Booth, and the Chief of Police
C. Correspondence
Letter dated April 3, 1995 to the Honorable
Metropolitan/King County Councilperson Kent Pullen
regarding Notification to Governmental Entities of Proposals
File No: 1917 - City of Kent - Meridian Annexation.
Letter dated April 14, 1995 to Mayor Booth and City Council
Members from Joe and Peggy Velasquez regarding
Application No. MIN0001-90.
Letter dated April 17, 1995 from Paula Thrush to the
Members of the Auburn City Council and Mayor Booth
regarding Lea Hill area annexation.
Letter dated April 17, 1995 from Kevin Beck, Business
Office Manager of the South King Division of Puget Power,
to Mayor Charles A. Booth and Auburn City Council
Members regarding the draft amended Comprehensive Plan.
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III.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Municipal Services
Chair Brothers reported the Municipal Services Committee met this
afternoon at 4:30 p.m. Chair Brothers reported the Committee
recommends the adoption of Resolution 2624 and Resolution 2627
and the surplusing of police equipment. Chair Brothers reported
the Municipal Services Committee also toured the General
Services Administration building. The next regular meeting of the
Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for Monday, May 1,
1995 at 4:30 p.m.
Planninq & Community Development
Vice Chair Wagner reported the Planning and Community
Development Committee met on April 10, 1995 and discussed the
Comprehensive Plan amendments and an amendment to the
Supermall rezone. Vice Chair Wagner stated the Supermall
developer is requesting a delay of installing landscaping. Vice
Chair Wagner further reported the Committee heard a report from
the Library Task Force regarding focus groups. The next regular
meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee
is scheduled for April 24, 1995 at 7:30 p.m.
Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met at 5:30
p.m on April 10, 1995 and discussed paving schedules, the Water
Comprehensive Plan, the final assessment roll on LID 341, and
qualified utility discounts. The next regular meeting of the Public
Works Committee is scheduled for Monday, April 24, 1995 at 5:30
p.m.
Finance
Chair Barber reported the Finance Committee met this evening at
7:00 p.m. and recommends approval of Resolution 2634,
Resolution 2636, and claims and payroll vouchers as they appear
later in these minutes. The next regular meeting of the Finance
Committee is scheduled for Monday, May 1, 1995 at 7:00 p.m.
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IV.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes
1. Minutes of the April 3, 1995 regular Council meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2, F4.9.5
Claims check numbers 100859 through 101202 in the
amount of $1,417,713.22 and dated April 17, 1995.
Payroll check numbers 214177 to 214561 in the amount of
$712,728.81 and Direct Payroll Deposit transmissions in the
amount of $154,824.09 for a grand total of $867,552.90 for
the pay period covering March 31, 1995 to April 7, 1995 are
approved for payment this 17th day of April, 1995.
C. Contract Administration
Public Works Contract Number 94-07
04.6.3 PR 549
Approve Final Pay Estimate to Fournier Construction, Inc.,
for Public Works Contract 1'4o. 94-07, Urgent Sanitary Sewer
Repairs, in the amount of $40,503.13.
Public Works Contract Number 95-05
O4.4.11.1
Award Contract No. 95-05, Interior Remodel of the Municipal
Services Building, PR 538, to John Korsmo Construction,
Inc., for their Iow gross bid of $576,000.00 plus tax.
Utility Bill Adiustment
F4.5.2
Recommend approval of utility adjustment to the following accounts
for the amounts listed:
Account 2.34.1140
Account 2.31.3880
$580.82
$106.55
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E. Surplus Property
F4.6.1
Public Works - Water Division
Request Council permission to surplus and sell at the next
auction the gas monitor listed below:
Neotronics Exotox Gas Monitor
With Battery Pack
With Battery Charger
Serial Number
463969
Serial Number
4610450
Serial Number
265241
Public Works - Equipment Rental Division
Request Council permission to surplus and sell at the next
auction the following vehicles:
P065A 1987 Kawasaki Motorcycle
Serial No. JKAKZCP20HB504680
License No. 0126EX
P022C 1994 Ford Crown Victoria
Serial No. 2FALP71W3RX140665
License No. 16914D
Public Works - Equipment Rental Division
Request Council permission to surplus and sell or use for
trade-in the items listed below:
1 - Sharp Adding Machine, S/N CS-1191 (Not Functional)
1 - Ingersol Rand Jack Hammer, Model No. 1 BP8, SIN
669260
(Not Functional)
1 - Ariens Self-Propelled Lawn Mower, Model No. 911016,
S/N 040583 (Not Functional)
1 - Mita DC2585 Copy Machine (FA No. 550.77.00067),
SIN 36003651 (Use For Trade-In)
1 - D.L.S. Compaq Computer, FCC ID No. CNT75M2551,
SIN 4821AM1B1736 (Not Functional)
1 - Compaq Enhanced Keyboard, FCC ID No.
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CNTSAV106288 (Not Functional)
1 - Grafika Keyboard by DTK, FCC ID AGGRT101-N2,
Model ST101, S/N 72131322 (Not Functional)
Public Works Equipment Rental
Request Council permission to surplus the radios listed
below:
1 - G.E. Radio Comb. #N3A111, SIN No. 7060107 06
1 - Motorola Micor, Model No. T83RTA1200BA,
S/N No. 303CEN0638
1 - Motorola Syntor, Model No. T83VBJ7204AK,
S/N No. 483HKJ0482
1 - Motorola, Model No. T83SRA3200AK,
S/N No. 431HFL1484
1 - Motorola, Model No. T83SRA3200AK,
S/N No. 431HFL1490
1 - Motorola, Model No. M33DFA1500CA,
S/N No. 443CCL0006
1 -Motorola, Model No. M33DFA1500CA,
S/N No. 443CGG0006
1 -Motorola, Model No. M33DFA1500CA,
S/N No. 443CCE0024
1 -Motorola Converta-Com, Model No. N1248A,
S/N 522APE0077
1 - Motorola Converta-Com, Model No. N1248A,
S/N 230AKC2538
1 - Motorola Converta-Com, Model No. N1248A,
S/N 230AHL0713
1 - Motorola Converta-Com, Model No. N1248A,
S/N 230AGG1725
1 - Motorola Converta-Com, Model No. N1248A,
SIN 230AFL0778
1 - G.E. Phoenix-SX Comb. N5A06, S/N 5485554
1 - Motorola Syntor, Model No. T83SRA3200AK,
S/N 531 HFS0063
Police Department
Request Council authorization to surplus equipment from
the Police Department and be sold during the next auction:
City #121-393
Panasonic PV-5000 VCR
Serial #E2SA31741
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City #121-392
JVC Video Recorder #CR-6060U
Serial #14714341
Councilmember Brothers requested approval of Item IV.A. 1, the April 3,
1995 Council Minutes be removed from the consent agenda.
Councilmember Haugen requested Item IV.E.2 be removed from the
consent agenda. Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by
Councilmember Borden to approve Consent Agenda Items IV.B through
IV.E.1 and IV.E.3 through IV.E.5.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
Councilmember Brothers stated he inadverently did not see the approval
of the City Attorney salary on the April 3, 1995 City Council Consent
Agenda before voting on the consent agenda. Mayor Booth stated the
vote is a matter of record. Mayor Booth stated the issue before Council is
whether the minutes are correct or incorrect.
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember Kurle to
approve Item IV.A, the minutes of the meeting of April 3, 1995 as correct.
Councilmember Brothers stated that the position of City Attorney was
advertised at a lower salary than suggested and approved by the City
Council in the minutes, and since the City Council changed its ordinance
to allow the City Attorney to maintain and solicit outside clients, the issue
should have been part of the regular agenda, not transmitted as an
agenda modification, and not part of the consent agenda.
Councilmember Haugen stated no one's salary should be included in a
consent agenda. In response to a question from Councilmember Haugen,
City Clerk Wohlhueter explained the Consent Agenda item regarding the
City Attorney salary was transmitted as an agenda modification like all
modifications are presented. Councilmember Haugen stated her mistake
was not checking her Council mailbox before the April 3, 1995 meeting to
obtain the agenda modifications. Councilmember Haugen stated she is
opposed to large financial items on the Consent Agenda.
Councilmember Barber stated the consent agenda item regarding the City
Attorney salary was not meant as a secret vote. She stated it was
discussed thoroughly, and it was voted on.
MOTION CARRIED. 5-1. Councilmember Brothers voted no.
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Councilmember Haugen requested an explanation of the reason for
surplusing a 1994 Crown Victoria under Item IV.E.2 of the Consent
Agenda. Mayor Booth stated the purchase price of the vehicle with
special equipment was $18,800.88, depreciation was $5,737.86, and
current value was $13,663.02. Mayor Booth stated the car was
demolished in an accident.
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember Borden to
approve Item IV.E.2.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
Councilmember Brothers moved to reconsider the City Attorney salary in
the amount of $71,000 per year. Councilmember Haugen seconded the
motion.
MOTION FAILED. 1-5. Councilmembers Wagner, Haugen, Borden,
Baber and Kurle voted no.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None.
NEW BUSINESS
Ordinance No. 4627
O3.3.1, 03.8 REZ0009-90
The request by the SuperMall developer to amend Condition 8.k.3
of Ordinance No. 4627 regarding landscaping next to the
Interurban Trail.
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember
Borden to amend condition 8.k.3 of Ordinance No. 4627 and
instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary Ordinance.
Councilmember Brothers noted the Planning and Community
Development Committee minutes reflect discussion with reference
to Type 1 versus Type 2 landscaping along the interurban trail.
Senior Planner Rued stated the environmental impact statement for
the project referenced a Type 1 landscaping, but that was not a
condition for approval. Mr. Rued stated Type 2 landscaping was
included as a condition of the rezone because Type 1 had too
much of a screening effect for trail users while Type 2 allows some
view of the mall from the trail. Senior Planner Rued stated Type 1
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VII.
landscaping, once it is mature, is a solid screen; while Type 2
includes deciduous trees and more spacing.
In response to a question from Councilmember Brothers, Senior
Planner Rued stated the Supermall developer will need to ensure
Quadrant's permission for access to the landscape area.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
Ordinance No. 4739
03.8 REZ0001-95
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, providing
for the rezoning of property located at 3209 Auburn Way
South, within the city of Auburn, Washington, changing the
zoning classification thereof from CN, Neighborhood
Commercial, to C-1 (Light Commercial) and a
Comprehensive Plan Map amendment from Neighborhood
Commercial to General Commercial.
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by
Councilmember Borden to adopt Ordinance No. 4739.
Councilmember Wagner requested one page maps be
included with agenda items of this nature.
Councilmember Haugen 'also requested a small map
accompany agenda items of this nature.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
Ordinance No. 4740
F5.4.4, 03.4.2, O4.10
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving Federal ISTEA Grant Funds with
local matching funds as provided in the Local Agency
Agreement between the City and the Washington State
Department of Transportation to implement a research and
planning project for the Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) Law
to comply with State goals and guidelines.
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Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by
Councilmember Borden to introduce and adopt Resolution
No. 4740.
MOTON CARRIED. 5-1. Councilmember Haugen voted no.
Ordinance No. 4741
03.5 PLT0002-93
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving the Final Plat of Velvet Square
located north of 21st Street S.E., east of "M" Street S.E.,
according to the plat on file with the Clerk of the City of
Auburn.
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by
Councilmember Borden to introduce and adopt Ordinance
No. 4741.
Bo
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
Resolutions
Resolution No. 2624
ol.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City clerk to execute
an Agreement with Robert Sanford Training Associates for
preparation of a police manual for national accreditation.
Motion by Councilmember Brothers, second
Councilmember Barber to adopt Resolution No. 2624.
by
MOTION CARRIED. 5-1. Councilmember Haugen voted
no.
Resolution No. 2627
A3.17
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute U. S. Government Lease of Real Property for rental
of office space at the GSA Fire Station.
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Motion by Councilmember Brothers, second
Councilmember Haugen to adopt Resolution No. 2627.
by
Councilmember Haugen thanked Fire Chief Johnson for
arranging a tour of the GSA site. Councilmember Haugen
stated after seeing the site, she is satisfied with the
arrangement.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
Resolution No. 2632
A1.16, O3.4.1.23
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, supporting Commuter Rail in a revised System
Master Plan to be submitted to the voters.
Motion by Councilmember
Councilmember Borden.
Wagner, second by
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
Resolution No. 2633
A3.13.2
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute an easement for underground electrical system
between the City and Puget Sound Power & Light Company
for the purpose of replacing existing underground cables to
improve service at the Coal Creek Springs Chlorination
Plant.
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second
Councilmember Kurle to adopt Resolution No. 2633.
by
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
Resolution No. 2634
A5.3.13
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute an Interlocal Agreement with the South King County
Community Network authorizing the City of Auburn to act as
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a depository of funds belonging to the South King County
Community Network.
Motion by Councilmember Barber, second
Councilmember Brothers to adopt Resolution No. 2634.
by
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
Resolution No. 2635
03.4.3
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, adopting and approving Comprehensive Plan
Map and text amendments for the City of Auburn,
Washington, pursuant to the provisions of R.C.W. Chapter
35A.63 of the Laws of the state of Washington, designating
these amendments as guidelines for exercising the City's
authority under the Washington State Environmental Policy
Act (SEPA), and directing that this Resolution and
Comprehensive Plan text amendments it adopts and
approves be filed with the Auburn City Clerk and be
available for public inspection.
See Item II.A.3 of these minutes for action on Resolution No.
2635.
Resolution No. 2636
A1.4.1, A3.16.10
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk of the
City of Auburn to execute a Professional Services Contract
for Municipal Court Judge Pro Tem Services between the
City and Robert Sewell.
Motion by Councilmember Barber, second
Councilmember Brothers to adopt Resolution No. 2636.
by
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Booth read a reminder from the Association of Washington Cities
(AWC) to register for an AWC satellite workshop entitled "Resolving
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Municipal Disputes" on Thursday, April 27, 1995 from 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Mayor Booth stated if anyone is interested in attending to please contact
Mayor's Secretary Richards for registration and information.
A. Executive Session
Mayor Booth recessed the regular meeting to Executive Session at
10:22 p.m. for approximately five minutes in order to discuss
litigation.
At 10:35 p.m. Mayor Booth reconvened the regular meeting.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the
meeting adjourned at 10:35 p.m.
Charles A. Boot~, fV~yo~-
Robin Wohlhueter, City Clerk
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