HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-15-1996 Council Minutes CITY OF AUBURN
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Ju,y 4996 ?:3° p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Flag 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 and the following
members of the City Council: Rich Wagner, Sue Singer, Jeanne
Barber, Trish Borden, Fred Poe, and Gene Cerino.
Councilmember Stacey Brothers was excused from the meeting.
Staff members in attendance included: Police Chief Dave Purdy,
Fire Chief Bob Johnson, Personnel Director Brenda Kennedy,
Acting Parks and Recreation Director Dick Deal, Library Director
Andy Waters, Finance Director Diane L, Supler, Public Works
Director Frank Currie, Utilities Engineer Dwight Holobaugh, Utilities
Planning Engineer Nass Diallo, Planning and Community
Development Director Paul Krauss, Senior Planner AI Hicks, City
Attorney Michael J. Reynolds, City Clerk Robin Wohlhueter, and
Deputy City Clerk Dani Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
There were no announcements this evening.
2. Appointments
There were no appointments for consideration this evening.
D. Agenda Modifications
Agenda modifications included a request to call for a public hearing
with regard to water service rates transmitted under Item IV.C.2 of
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these minutes and Ordinance No. 4890 transmitted under Item
VII .A.5 of these minutes.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
There were no public hearings scheduled for this evening.
B. Audience Participation
1. Virginia Haugen, 2503 R Street SE, Auburn, WA
Ms. Haugen presented a letter dated June 28, 1996,
addressed to Mayor Booth from LaVerne Rousseau, 420 -
22nd Street SE #A, Auburn, Washington, 98002, and
petitions signed by several citizens in support of a curfew
law in the city of Auburn. Ms. Haugen explained that Ms.
Rousseau could not be in attendance this evening and had
asked her to deliver the letter and petition. Ms. Haugen also
expressed her support for a teen curfew law in the city of
Auburn~ Mayor Booth advised that Councilmember Barber
has pursued the establishment of a curfew in the city, and
staff is ~working to develop an acceptable and enforceable
curfew law.
MS. Haugen also thanked and commended Mayor Booth
and Planning and Community Development Director Krauss
for the recent town meeting at which they expressed the
City's position with regard to the Burlington Northern/Santa
Fe Railroad plan to open Stampede Pass.
C. Correspondence
1. Letter dated July 9, 1996 to the Mayor of the City of Auburn
from Stacey E. Brothers.
2. Letter dated July 8, 1996 to the Honorable City Council from
Alda H. Wilkinson, Executive Secretary for the Washington
State Boundary Review Board, regarding Notice of Hearing
for File No. 1941 - Proposed City of Covington Incorporation.
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III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Municipal Services
In the absence of Chair Brothers, Mayor Booth reported the
Municipal Services Committee did not meet this afternoon. The
next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is
scheduled for August 5, 1996 at 4:30 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Borden reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met July 8, 1996 at 5:30 p.m. The Committee
discussed several items which appear on this evening's agenda.
The Committee also discussed a Zoning Ordinance amendment for
the downtown area which would eliminate the five foot setbacks.
The Committee recommendation was forwarded to the Planning
Commission for a public hearing. The Committee also discussed
the Late Night and After School Programs. The Late Night
program averages approximately 350 participants each Saturday
night, and has proven to be very successful. Councilmember
Borden suggested City Councilmembers attend a Late Night
program. The next regular meeting of the Planning and
Community Development Committee is scheduled for July 22, 1996
at 7:30 p.m.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee has not met
since the July 1, 1996 City Council meeting. The next regular
meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for July 22,
1996 at 5:30 p.m.
D. Finance
Chair Barber reported the Finance Committee met this evening at
7:00 p.m. The Committee reviewed and recommends City Council
approval of Ordinance No. 4890. The Committee also reviewed
claims and payroll vouchers and discussed a sales tax revenue
update. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is
scheduled for August 5, 1996 'at 7:00 p.m.
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IV. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes
1. Minutes of the July 1, 1996 regular City Council meeting.
B.Vouchers
F4.9.2, F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 113327 through 113659 in a total
amount of $728,515.53 for Period 7 and dated July 15,
1996.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 231298 to 231663 in the amount of
$849,815.62 and a direct deposit transmission in the amount
of $206,109.36 for a grand total of $1,055,924.98 for the pay
period covering June 26, 1996 to July 8, 1996 are approved
for payment this 15th day of July, 1996.
C. Call for Public Hearing
1. 1996-1997 BIA Budget
A1.10
City Council to call for a public hearing to be held on August
5, 1996 to review the BIA budget for the 1996-1997 fiscal
year.
2. Water Service Rates
F4.3, O4.11
City Council to call for a public hearing to be held on August
5, 1996 to receive public comments with regard to rate
changes in water service and general regulations.
Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by Councilmember Wagner to
approve the Consent Agenda as modified by the agenda modification.
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember Poe to
amend Item IV.C.2, Water Service Rates, to read "The City Council to call
for a public hearing to be held on August 5, 1996 to receive public
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comments with regard to changes in water service general regulations,
establishing rates based on actual cost of service."
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There were no items for review under this section.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Application No. PLT0009-90
03.5 PLT0009-90
The request of Northward Development for two one year
extensions to the preliminary plat of Auburn Park, a 12 lot industrial
plat that is 53 acres in size and located on the north side of 37th
Street NE and westerly of Auburn Way North. The extension
validates the plat from July 20, 1995 through July 20, 1996, and
July 20, 1996 to July 20, 1997.
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by Councilmember
Wagner to approve the preliminary plat extensions and direct the
City Attorney to prepare the necessary Resolution.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
B. Interlocal Agreements
1. City of Sumner
O3.1, O3.4.1.12, A3.13.20
City Council consideration of an Agreement between the
Cities of Sumner and Auburn relating to potential annexation
area designation.
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by
Councilmember Singer to approve the Agreement and
instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary
Resolution.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
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2. City of Pacific
O3.1, O3.4.1.12, A3.13.20
City Council consideration on an Agreement between the
Cities of Pacific and Auburn relating to urban service area
designation.
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by
Councilmember Wagner to approve the Agreement and
instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary
Resolution.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
VII, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. O~inances
1. Ordinance No. 4880
F5.3, O3.11.2, A5.3.13
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving an appropriation of grant funds in the
amount of six thousand two hundred fifty and 00/100 dollars,
($6,250.00), and authorizing the Mayor to accept the grant
from United Way of King County for Late Night and After
School Programs.
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by
Councilmember Singer to adopt Ordinance No. 4880.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
2. Ordinance No. 4883
F5.3
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving acceptance of King County
appropriation of grant funds in the amount of three thousand
nine hundred eighteen and 00/100 dollars, ($3,918.00), and
authorizing the Mayor to accept the grant from the King
County Arts Commission.
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Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by
Councilmember Wagner to adopt Ordinance No. 4883.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
· 3. Ordinance No. 4888
O3.10.1 CUP0004-94
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, King County,
Washington, providing for a Conditional Use Permit to allow
for an outdoor storage yard on property zoned M-1 (Light
Industrial) located at 899 West Main, within the City of
Auburn, Washington.
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by
Councilmember Cerino to adopt Ordinance No. 4888.
MOTION CARRIED. 4-2. Councilmembers Singer and
Wagner voted no.
4. Ordinance No. 4889
O3.10 CUP0013-95
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, providing
for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the construction of an
18-unit apartment on property zoned C-3 (Heavy
Commercial) located at the northeast corner of 21st and "A"
Street SE, within the City of Auburn, Washington.
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by
Councilmember Wagner to adopt Ordinance No. 4889.
MOTION CARRIED. 5-1. Councilmember Singer voted no.
5. Ordinance No. 4890
F5.4.1, O1.8
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the acceptance of a grant from U.S.
Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented
Policing Services for grant number 96UMWX0728 to hire law
enforcement officers.
Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by
Councilmember Poe to adopt Ordinance No. 4890.
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Mayor Booth noted that there are some questions with
regard to the conditions of the grant award which need
determination before the City executes the grant award
agreement. City Council authorization is requested at this
time in order to meet time constraints of the grant.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 2757
A1.3.1.2
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, King
County, Washington authorizing the City of Auburn to enter
into an interlocal agreement with the City of Seattle to
authorize the Pacific Hospital Preservation and Development
Authority (D/B/A Pacific Medical Center and Clinics) to
establish a clinic in Auburn, provide outpatient care, offer a
health maintenance organization and perform other related
activities.
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by
Councilmember Singer to adopt Resolution No. 2757.
Councilmember Poe noted the letters of support for the
medical clinic from Valley Women's Health Care and
Cascade Orthopedic, but none from Auburn General
Hospital. Mayor Booth reported he spoke with Mike
Gherardini, and Mr. Gherardini indicated that Pacific Medical
Center would be an appropriate addition to the community.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
VIII, MAYOR'S REPORT
A. Executive Session
Mayor Booth recessed the meeting to executive session at 7:52
p.m. in order to discuss personnel matters and potential litigation.
Mayor Booth and City Attorney Reynolds estimated a need to
discuss personnel matters for approximately 30 minutes and
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discuss four items of litigation for approximately 20 minutes. No
action is anticipated as a result of the executive session.
Mayor Booth reconvened the regular meeting at 8:30 p.m.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council this
evening, the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Approved on the J'~/~ day of (~-~d/F ,1996.
Charles A. Booth, Mayor Robin Wohlhueter, City Clerk
96M7-15. DOC
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