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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-02-1996 Council Minutes:'~'2~t'.; CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES ~.:~..:~.~,j~,..~ January 2, 1996 7:30 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER A. Flaq Salute Mayor Booth called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and led those in attendance in the pledge of allegiance. B. Roll Call Those in attendance included Mayor Booth, Councilmember Rich Wagner, Councilmember-elect Sue Singer, Councilmember Jeanne Barber, Councilmember Trish Borden, Councilmember- elect Fred Poe, Councilmember-elect Gene Cerino, and Councilmember Stacey Brothers. Staff members in attendance included: Police Chief Dave Purdy, Fire Chief Bob Johnson, Personnel Director Brenda Kennedy, Parks: and Recreation Director Len Chapman, Library Director Andy Waters, Assistant Finance Director Arlene Mempa, Public Works Director Frank Currie, Utilities Engineer Dwight Holobaugh, Assistant Planning and Community Development Director Lynn Rued, City Attorney Michael Reynolds, City Clerk Robin Wohlhueter, and Deputy City Clerk Dani Daskam. C. Announcements and Appointments 1. Announcements a) Oath of Office Mayor Charles A. Booth to administer the Oath of Office to elected City Councilmembers for terms to expire on December 31, 1999: Susan M. Singer, Council Position No. 1 Fred W. Poe, Council Position No. 3 Eugene Cerino, Council Position No. 5 Page 1 City of Auburn Council Meetincl Minutes January 2, 1 996 Trish Borden, Council Position No. 7 Mayor Booth administered the Oath of Office to the newly elected Councilmembers and congratulated Councilmembers Borden, Cerino, Poe and Singer on their election to the Auburn City Council. 2. Apoointments a) Mayor Pro Tem Confirmation on the recommendation of the Committee on Committees to appoint Jeanne Barber as Mayor Pro Tem for the year 1996. b) Board and Commission Appointments Airport Advisory Commission Joe Deioie Confirmation of the reappointment of Joe Dejoie for a term to expire on December 31, 2000. John Fleck Confirmation of the appointment of John Fleck to fill an unexpired term vacated by Robert Grube for a term to expire on December 31, 1996. Henry E. Buchanan Confirmation of the appointment of Henry E. Buchanan to fill an unexpired term vacated by Dave Morgan for a term to expire on December 31, 1997. Arts Commission Confirmation on the reappointment of the following individuals to the Arts Commission: Name Term Expires Karla Seman December 31, 1998 Lynn Norman December 31, 1996 Pam L. Smith December 31, 1998 Reverend Dennis Shinseki December 31, 1998 Page 2 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes Januarv 2, 1996 Cemetery Board Confirmation of the reappointment of the following individuals to the Cemetery Board: Name Term Expires Fred Helser December 31, 2000 Leah Flechsig December 31, 2000 Heath Colvin December 31, 2000 Civil Service Commission Name Term Expires Jack Sprenger December 31,2001 Human Services Committee Mary Rowlev Confirmation on the appointment of Mary Rowley filling an unexpired term vacated by the resignation of Mike Jacobsen for a term to expire December 31, 1998. Confirmation of the following reappointments: Name Term Expires Arlista Holman December 31, 2000 Joanne Waiters December 31, 2000 Library Board Phillip Jenkins Confirmation of the appointment of Phillip Jenkins who is filling Raymond L. Bradley's vacancy for a terms to expire on December 31, 2000. Joan Mason Confirmation of the appointment of Joan Mason filling an unexpired term vacated by Pam Mills for a term to expire on December 31, 1997. Page 3 City of Auburn Council Meetincl Minutes January 2, 1996 LEOFF Board Gene Cerino Confirmation of the appointment of Gene Cerino who is filling an unexpired term vacated by Virginia Haugen for a term to expire on December 31, 1996. Park Board Confirmation of the reappointment of the following individuals to the Park Board: Name Term Expires Mary Tungsvik December 31, 1998 Brian Crain December 31, 1998 Planning Commission Confirmation of the reappointment of the following individuals: Name Term Expires Darrell Sharrard December 31, 2001 Juan Huseby December 31, 2001 K~ren Smith Confirmation of the appointment of K~ren Smith who is filling an unexpired term vacated by Councilmember Sue Singer for a term to expire on December 31, 1999. White River Valley Historical Society AI Rossi Confirmation of the appointment of A~ Rossi who is filling a position vacated by Dr. Brian Crain for a term to expire on December 31, 1998. Mike Hamilton Confirmation of the appointment of Mike Hamilton who is filling a position vacated by Nancy Colson for a term to expire December 31, 1998. Page 4 City of Auburn Council Meetin~l Minutes JanuarV 2, 1996 Melvin Sinex Confirmation on the reappointment of Melvin Sinex for a term to expire on December 31,2001. Mayor Booth asked whether any Councilmember would like to recess to Executive Session in order to discuss any of the recommended appointments. There was no request for an Executive Session. Motion by Councilmember Brothers, second by Councilmember Wagner to confirm the appointment of Councilmember Jeanne Barber as Mayor Pro Tem for the year 1996 and confirm the appointments to the Boards and Commissions as recommended by Mayor Booth. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. D. Ac~enda Modifications An Agenda Modification adds Resolution No. 2697 transmitted under Item VII.B.2 of these minutes. Motion by Councilmember Brothers, second by Councilmember Barber to approve the appointment of Duncan Bonjorni as Judge Pro Tem of the Auburn Municipal Court. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE A. Public HearinCls 1. Application No. CAP0002-95 A3.23.1 CAP0002-95, 03.10.2 MIS0007-95 City Council to consider an appeal flied by Gordon and Diane Roach on the Hearing Examiner's decision dated December 1, 1995 for conditional approval of Application No. MIS0007-95. Application No. MIS0007-95 is the request of John Berens for a special home occupation permit to allow a minor automobile repair shop to be located within a detached garage at 102 "H" Street SE in Auburn. Page 5 City of Auburn Council Meetincl Minutes January 2, 1996 Mayor Booth opened the public hearing, and requested a staff report. Assistant Planning and Community Development Director Rued explained that the Hearing Examiner conditionally approved a permit for Mr. Berens to operate a home occupation to perform automobile repair. The conditions are outlined in the staff report contained in this evening's agenda. Mr. Roach, who lives across the street from Mr. Berens, filed an appeal of the Hearing Examiner's decision and requests the City Council deny the permit. Assistant Planning and Community Development Director Rued stated the Hearing Examiner's conditions include that Mr. Berens shall work on one car at a time, must repair the automobiles within the garage, that he is the only employee, and shall conduct his business under limited hours of operation. Mr. Rued stated the staff recommendation is that the City Council affirm the Hearing Examiner's decision. Councilmember Singer disclosed that she discussed zoning issues with Mr. Roach, and did not discuss specifics of the application. Councilmember Singer also stated she discussed the application in general with a Department of Ecology representative. Councilmember Wagner disclosed that he discussed the procedure for filing an appeal with Mr. Roach approximately a month ago, and did not discuss the substantive issues of the application. Councilmember Brothers stated that this evening he discussed with Mr. Bocatch the comments Mr. Bocatch made to the Hearing Examiner and which were not included as part of the public record. Councilmember Borden disclosed that she had a discussion with Mr. Roach approximately a month ago regarding the procedures of the Hearing Examiner and the City Council, and did not include discussion of the specifics of the application. Page 6 City of Auburn Council Meetin(I Minutes January 2, 1996 Mary Farden, 2005 "M" Street SE, Auburn, WA Ms. Farden presented a handout to each Councilmember, and asked the meaning of R-2. Assistant Planning and Community Development Director Rued stated R-2 represents a single family zone. Ms. Farden asked the purpose of an R-2 zone. Mr. Rued stated the R-2 zone allows for single family uses and other types of uses, including automobile repair, under certain circumstances. Ms. Farden requested the City Council consider and support keeping the residential communities as residential, the place or the house where one resides. Joanne Collier, 108 "H" Street SE, Auburn, WA Ms. Collier stated she lives next door to Mr. Berens. She stated that she purchased her home three years ago, and as a property owner is concerned about property values in her neighborhood. She stated residences and businesses can coexist, but there should be enough like-characteristics about them to coexist peacefully. Ms. Collier pointed out that her neighborhood atready includes an insurance agency and an accounting business. Many of the residences in her neighborhood have off-street parking, and the parking problems she experiences are a result of Auburn High School students and persons attending Performing Arts Center functions. She also described the noise from Mr. Berens' garage as a muffled, rythmic chugging noise which is tolerable. Ms. Collier stated the appearance of Mr. Berens back yard is no worse, and in some cases is better kept, than other back yards in the neighborhood. She also stated that any hazardous chemicals Mr. Berens may use are probably no different than those she stores in her own garage, and as a business owner, he is accountable to OSHA and WISHA regarding the use and disposal of chemicals. Ms. Collier stated she believes Mr. Berens' habits and activities are not much different than those of other residents, and she urged the City Council to support Mr. Berens application. John Berens, 102 "H" Street SE, Auburn, WA Mr. Berens read a letter into the record from Lorraine Libadia, 122 "H" Street SE, Auburn, in support of Mr. Berens' application to conduct auto repairs at his home. Mr. Page 7 City of Auburn Council Meetinq Minutes Januarv 2, 1996 Berens also submitted photos of his property and neighboring property for the record. Mr. Berens stated he applied for a special home occupation permit and received conditional approval of the permit. Mr. Berens stated he is in agreement with the conditions placed on his permit. Councilmember Wagner asked how Mr. Berens plans to comply with the Hearing Examiner's Condition No. 3 which states that only one vehicle shall be repaired at one time. Mr. Berens stated he schedules his repair jobs with sufficient time frames to comply with the Hearing Examiner's condition. Councilmember Borden asked Mr. Berens his opinion on what precipitated letters to him from the City's Code Compliance Officer. Mr. Berens stated Mr. Roach complained to the City about parking in front of his house. Mr. Berens stated that he and his brothers own several vehicles, and he has worked on some of his brothers vehicles on occasion. Mr. Berens stated that in the past he has parked some of these vehicles on the street. Councilmember Poe asked what the enforcement procedure . is for violations of the permit. Assistant Planning and Community Development Director Rued stated the City can address violations of the permit through the City's Code Compliance Officer, through civil penalties, or through a hearing before the Hearing Examiner to terminate the permit. Michael Bocatch, 111 "H" Street SE, Auburn, WA Mr. Bocatch stated he has been a neighbor of Mr. Berens for fifteen years and has known him for over 20 years. Mr. Bocatch described Mr. Berens as an exemplary neighbor. Mr. Bocatch stated that it appears Mr. Berens meets all the criteria for a home occupation permit. Motion by Councilmember Brothers, second by Councilmember Borden to close the public hearing, and that action on this item be held in abeyance until the January 16, 1996 meeting to allow time for review of this matter by new members of the Council. Page 8 City of Auburn Council Meetincl Minutes Januarv 2, 1996 MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. City Attorney Reynolds cautioned that the ex parte communication rule still applies and extends to communications between Councilmembers. B. Audience Participation There was no request from the audience for recognition. Mayor Booth recognized former Councilmember Virginia Haugen attending this evening's meeting. C. Correspondence There was no correspondence for City Council review. III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Municipal Services Chair Brothers reported the Municipal Services Committee did not meet this afternoon. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for Tuesday, January 16, 1996 at 4:30 p.m. B. Planninc~ & Community Development Vice Chair Wagner reported the Planning and Community Development Committee has not met since the City Council's last meeting. The next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for Monday, January 8, 1996 at 7:30 p.m. C. Public Works Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee has not met since the City Council's last meeting. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for Monday, January 8, 1996, at 5:30 p.m. D. Finance Chair Barber reported the Finance Committee met this evening at 7:00 p.m. The Committee discussed an interfund loan, the property tax levy, and claims and payroll vouchers. Chair Barber reported the Committee recommends City Council approval of Resolution No. 2697. The next regular meeting of the Finance Page 9 City of Auburn Council Meetin~l Minutes January 2, 1996 Committee is scheduled for Tuesday, January 16, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. IV. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes 1. Minutes of the December 18, 1995 regular City Council meeting. 2. Minutes of the December 20, 1995 Committee on Committees meeting. B. Vouchers F4.9.2, F4.9.5 1. Claims Claims check numbers 107958 through 108275 in the amount of $657,488.87 for Period 12 and dated December 31, 1995. 2. Payroll Payroll check numbers 220706 to 221003 in the amount of $570,461.73 and Direct Payroll Deposit transmissions in the amount of $192,928.93 for a grand total of $763,390.66 for the pay period covering December 20, 1995 to December 21, 1995. C.Interfund Loan F4.7 Request authorization for an interfund loan for Arterial Street Fund (102) from General Fund (001) in the amount of $475,000.00 at the rate of 5.65% interest for the period of November 30, 1995 to November 30, 1996. D. Call for Hearinq City Council to call for a public hearing to be held on Tuesday, January 16, 1996 to receive public comments to update the City of Auburn Consolidated Plan. Motion by Councilmember Brothers, second by Councilmember Singer to approve Consent Agenda Items IV.A through IV.D. Page 10 City of Auburn Council Meetincl Minutes JanuarV 2, 1996 MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7~0. V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There were no items for City Council review under this section. VI. NEW BUSINESS There were no items for City Council review under this section. VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Ordinances There were no Ordinances for consideration by the City Council. B. Resolutions 1. Resolution No. 2695 A3.7.1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, repealing Resolution No. 2602 passed January 17, 1995, and designating the members, powers, duties and meeting times and days of all standing committees of the City Council of the City of Auburn. Motion by Councilmember Brothers, second by Councilmember Borden to approve Resolution No. 2695 and the committee assignments as recommended in the agenda packet. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 2. Resolution No. 2697 A1.4.1, A4.5.2 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the appointment of Duncan A. Bonjorni as Municipal Court Judge Pro Tem. Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by Councilmember Brothers to adopt Resolution No. 2697. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Page 11 City of Auburn Council Meetincl Minutes January 2, 1996 The preceding motion to adopt Resolution No. 2697 occurred after discussion of Item VIII.D of these minutes. VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT A. Library/Council Joint Study Session Mayor Booth stated that a Mayor's Task Force has been reviewing the library system for several months. Mayor Booth called upon the Chair of the Task Force, Nancy Colson, to make a brief presentation on the activity of the Task Force. Nancy Colson, 1543 -22nd Street NE, Auburn, WA Ms. Colson stated she has been a member of the Library Board for eight years and is currently President of the Library Board. She described the role of the Library Board of Trustees as advocates for library services on behalf of the community. The Library Board had a concern about the level of funding and the level of library services provided to the community. As a result, Mayor Booth convened a task force over a year ago to address the concerns. Ms. Colson stated that the Task Force's final report to the Mayor has been distributed. Ms. Colson proposed that a joint meeting of the City Council and the Library Board be held in January to review the Task Force's report and its recommendations. Ms. Colson proposed that the joint meeting be held at the Library so that the meeting can include a tour of the facility. Library staff will be in attendance as well as representatives of the King County Library System to make presentations and to answer questions. After a discussion among the City Council, the Mayor called for a tentative meeting date of January 17, 1996 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Library. Mayor Booth stressed that the presentations on a locally operated library versus a King County Library system must be presented in a balanced fashion. Councilmember Brothers asked that the financial aspect of tlie library system alternatives be included in the presentation also. Councilmember Borden asked if the Task Force visited the Renton Library. Ms. Colson stated the Task Force visited the Bellingham and Everett libraries which were more similar to the Auburn Library system. She noted that the Renton Library just recently became Page 12 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes Januarv 2, 1996 automated and only recently signed a reciprocal agreement with King County, which Auburn has had for at least five years. Councilmember Borden stated she would like to hear more about Renton's library at the joint meeting. B. Council Study Session Mayor Booth proposed holding a Council Study Session, led by a representative of the Association of Washington Cities, to discuss City Council procedures and other related topics. Mayor Booth also pointed out that the Association of Washington Cities will be holding a seminar for newly elected Councilmembers on January 18, 1996. The Council Study Session would not be scheduled until after January 18, 1996. Mayor Booth stated he would work on scheduling a meeting date and time acceptable to all Councilmembers. C. Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Legislative Conference Mayor Booth announced that the AWC 1996 Legislative Action Conference will be held February 7 and 8, 1996 in Olympia. He encouraged Councilmembers who wish to attend to advise Executive Secretary Richards as soon as possible so accommodations can be reserved. D. Congress of Cities Mayor Booth announced that the 1996 Congress of Cities Conference will be held in Washington, D.C. beginning March 8 through March 12, 1996. E. Executive Session City Attorney Reynolds stated an Executive Session is required to discuss litigation and a proposed Memorandum of Understanding and Settlement Agreement. Mayor Booth recessed the meeting to Executive Session at 8:29 p.m. for approximately 15 minutes to discuss litigation. Action may be taken after the meeting is reconvened. Mayor Booth reconvened the meeting at 9:06 p.m. Page 13 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes January 2, 1996 IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council this evening, the meeting adjourned at 9:06 p.m. Charles A. Booth, Mayor Robin Wohlhueter, City Clerk 96M1-2.DOC Page 14