HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-02-1996 Council Minutes:'~'2~t'.; CITY OF AUBURN
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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