HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-21-1996 Council Minutes CITY OF AUBURN
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
October 21, 1996 7:30 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
Mayor Booth and the following members of the City Council were
present: Rich Wagner, Sue Singer, Jeanne Barber, Trish Borden,
Fred Poe, and Stacey Brothers. Councilmember Gene Cerino was
excused from the meeting. Staff members present included:
Police Chief Dave Purdy, Fire Chief Bob Johnson, Personnel
Director Brenda Kennedy, Acting Parks and Recreation Director
Dick Deal, Recreation Manager Brian Petty, Recreation
Coordinator Sharon LaVigne, Finance Director Diane L. Supler,
Public Works Director Frank Currie, Planning and Community
Development Director Paul Krauss, City Attorney Michael J.
Reynolds, City Clerk Robin Wohlhueter, and Deputy City Clerk
Dani Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a) Boy Scout Troop 331
Mayor Booth recognized the following members of
Boy Scout Troop 331 in attendance this evening:
Michael Turner, Weston Haines, Aaron Bouttiller, and
Chris Thiele. The scouts were accompanied by
Troop Leader Lynn Barker. Other members of Boy
Scout Troop 331 expected to arrive later during the
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meeting include Rolf Ericksen and Mathew Thiele
accompanied by Troop Leader Clod Thiele
b) Specialized Recreation Athletic Program Donations
Representatives from Boeing Employees Recycling
Program, Ball Foster Glass, and Oshman's Super
Sports USA will present donations to Mayor Charles
A. Booth for the Specialized Recreation Athletic
Programs.
Recreation Manager Brian Petty introduced
Recreation Coordinator Sharon LaVigne who
supervises the City's Specialized Recreation
Program. He also introduced Brian Dorfler, Rachel
Willett and Ken Minkler, who are participants in the
Specialized Recreation Athletic Programs. The
Specialized Recreation Program serves those with
special needs, and is dependent upon financial and
volunteer support from the community. The program
serves approximately 300 individuals annually and
provides cultural, educational and sports events. The
City has been fortunate to receive support for the
program from a variety of sources. Mr. Petty then
introduced representatives from three organizations in
attendance this evening to present the City of Auburn
Parks and Recreation Departmenrs Specialized
Recreation Athletic Program with financial
contributions.
Mr. Jim Eagle, Store Manager at Oshman's Super
Sports USA, presented Mayor Booth with a donation
for $1,846 from the "Oshman's Grants for Girls"
program.
Mr. Nick Nicholson, Recycling Chairperson from the
Boeing Employees Recycling Program, presented
Mayor Booth with a donation in the amount of $2,413
to be used towards the cost of uniforms for the
Specialized Recreation Athletic Program.
Mr. Charles Benedict, Chairman of the Glass
Awareness Committee from the Ball Foster Glass
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employees, presented Mayor Booth with a donation in
the amount of $1,000 in memory of Ted Ford, who
had been an avid supporter of specialized recreation
programs.
Recreation Manager Brian Petty explained that the
donations tonight will be used towards the cost of
supplies, uniforms, and equipment used in the
Specialized Recreation Athletic Program.
Mr. Nick Nicholson of the Boeing Employees
Recycling Program presented Jim Eagle of Oshman's
Super/Sports USA with a certificate of appreciation
acknowledging Mr. Eagle's generosity and
cooperation in providing support to specialized
recreation programs throughout the state.
Mayor Booth expressed the City's appreciation for the
donations received this evening. He also
commended Recreation Coordinator Sharon LaVigne
for her contributions to the City's Specialized
Recreation Athletic Program.
2. Appointments
There were no appointments for City Council review.
D. Agenda Modifications
An agenda modification included a correction to Ordinance No.
4914 to correct a scrivener's error in Chapter 18.50.020(B)
included as part of the amendment to Ordinance No. 4914 and
transmitted under Item VII.A.3 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. Richard Fiddler, 1915 "U" Street NE, Auburn, WA
Mr. Fiddler expressed his support for the adoption of
Ordinance No. 4919. He urged the City Council to allow the
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Parks and Recreation Department administration to adjust
golf course green fees at the Auburn Golf Course
comparable to other golf course fees in the area.
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 November 4, 1996 at 4:30
p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Borden reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met October 14, 1996. The Committee discussed
Ordinance No. 4898 accepting a Washington State Arts
Commission grant and Ordinance No. 4919 regarding golf course
green fees. The Committee also received an update on the skate
park study, The next regular meeting of the Planning and
Community Development Committee is scheduled for October 28,
1996 at 7:30 p.m.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met October
14, 1996. The Committee discussed budgets for the engineering,
utilities, and building and inspections departments. The Committee
also reviewed the financial section of the Transportation Plan. The
next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled
for October 28, 1996 at 5:30 p.m.
D. Finance
Chair Barber reported the Finance Committee met this evening at
6:30 p.m. The Committee reviewed and discussed the Personnel
Department budget, Ordinance No. 4920, Ordinance No. 4921,
Resolution No. 2775, Resolution No. 2776, Resolution No. 2779,
hearing dates on the 1997 Final Budget, real estate excise tax, and
claims and payroll vouchers. Chair Barber requested the City
Council's support for Finance Committee items appearing on this
evening's City Council agenda. The next regular meeting of the
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Finance Committee is scheduled for November 4, 1996 at 6:30
p.m.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes
1. Minutes of the October 7, 1996 regular City Council meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2, F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 115783 through 116668 in the
amount of $473,675.79 for Period 10 and dated October 21,
1996.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 233280 to 234687 in the amount of
$800,492.52 and Direct Payroll Deposit transmissions in the
amount of $223,719.95 for a grand total of $1,024,212.47 for
the pay period covering September 23, 1996 to October 8,
1996.
C. Call for Public Hearing
1. 1997 Final Budget
F3.11
City Council to call for a public hearing to be held at the
November 18, 1996 meeting to receive public comment on
the 1997 Preliminary Budget.
Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by Councilmember Brothers to
approve Consent Agenda Items IV.A.1 through IV.C.1.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
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.
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VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
1. Ordinance No. 4898
F5.2.16
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving acceptance of the Washington State
Arts Commission appropriation and expenditure of grant
funds in the amount of Three Thousand Seven Hundred
thirty and 00/100 dollars, ($3,730.00), and authorizing the
Mayor to execute Contract No. 97056.
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by
Councilmember Singer to introduce and adopt Ordinance
No. 4898.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. '6-0.
2.Ordinance No. 4911
A3.13.4
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, accepting
the donation of approximately twenty acres of land within the
city of Auburn, Washington and authorizes the execution of
an Agreement for Approval of Permits to permit the filling of
the former City sewage lagoon by the D. A. Garrett
Company.
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by
Councilmember Wagner to introduce and adopt Ordinance
No. 4911.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
3. Ordinance No. 4914
O3.4.2.1.2, A3.5.5.18
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending
Auburn City Code Section 18.28.040 entitled "Development
Standards", 18.28.050 entitled "Supplemental Development
Standards" contained in Chapter 18.28 entitled "C-2 Central
Business District"; and Auburn City Code Section 18.50.050
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entitled "Regulations by Zone" contained in Chapter 18.50
entitled "Landscaping and Screening".
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by
Councilmember Singer to introduce and adopt Ordinance
No. 4914.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
4. Ordinance No. 4915
O3.10.1 CUP0008-95
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, providing
for Conditional Use Permit to allow the construction of six
duplexes on property zoned R-2 (Single Family) located at
1108 3rd Street SE, within the City of Auburn, Washington.
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by
Councilmember Wagner to introduce and adopt Ordinance
No. 4915.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Councilmember
Poe abstained from voting. His vote is counted with the
majority vote.
5. Ordinance No. 4916
O3.10.1 CUP0002-96
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, providing
for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the construction of a
60-foot high antenna support structure for a wireless
telecommunications facility located on property zoned M-2
(Heavy Industrial) located at 412 8th Street SW, within the
City of Auburn, Washington.
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by
Councilmember Singer to introduce and adopt Ordinance
No. 4916.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
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6. Ordinance No. 4917
O3.10.1 CUP0003-96
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, providing
for a Conditional Use Permit to allow expansion of the food
bank located on property zoned R-4 (Multi-Family) located at
1720 "1" Street N E, within the City of Auburn, Washington.
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by
Councilmember Wagner to introduce and adopt Ordinance
No. 4917.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
7. Ordinance No. 4918
03.5 PLT0001-94
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving the final plat of a 24-1ot single-family
subdivision to be known as "Riverwalk, Division 2A" located
south of Howard Road, north of the Game Farm Park, within
the City of Auburn, Washington, according to the plat on file
with the Clerk of the City of Auburn.
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by
Councilmember Singer to introduce and adopt Ordinance
No. 4918.
Councilmember Wagner expressed his opposition to the
street design for Division 2A of the Riverwalk Subdivision.
He explained that his vote against the ordinance does not
indicate a lack of support for the closure of the Riverwalk
Subdivision from the adjacent Forest Ridge neighborhood.
Councilmember Barber expressed her support for the
closure of the Riverwalk Subdivision from the adjacent
Forest Ridge neighborhood.
MOTION CARRIED. 5-1. Councilmember Wagner voted
no.
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8. Ordinance No. 4919
F4.3, 04.4.7
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending
Ordinance No. 4412 authorizing the Director of Parks and
Recreation to set reasonable fees and charges and
establishing policies upon which fees and charges are set
for the Auburn Golf Course.
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by
Councilmember Wagner to introduce and adopt Ordinance
No. 4919.
Acting Parks and Recreation Director Deal responded to a
question from Councilmember Brothers. Mr. Deal explained
that Ordinance No. 4412, which was adopted in 1990,
established the existing fees for the Auburn Golf Course.
The existing ordinance does not allow the flexibility to offer
rates less than those established by the ordinance. Over
the last six years, several'new courses have been
constructed in the area, and the number of golfers has
decreased. Additionally, almost all courses in the area offer
discounted green fee rates during slow play times such as in
the winter and early morning and late evenings during the
summer. Ordinance No. 4919 will allow the City to offer
competitive green fee rates during slow play times.
Ordinance No. 4919 includes winter rates effective
November 1 through approximately mid-March. Mr. Deal
reported that in 1991, 69,000 rounds were played at the
Auburn Golf Course. In 1995, approximately 63,000 rounds
were played. The number of rounds played has decreased
each year since 1991. A committee consisting of
Councilmember Cerino, Golf Pro Doug Campbell, Greens
Superintendent Kevin Van, Park Board Member Cal Scarif,
and Acting Parks and Recreation Director Deal reviewed the
rates of other courses in the area and recommended the
rates included in Ordinance No, 4919. Mr. Deal advised that
the City will closely monitor the activity at the golf course to
determine whether the discounted rates result in an increase
in rounds played.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
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9. Ordinance No. 4920
F4.6.3
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the transfer of funds for the
purpose of making an interest free loan from the General
Fund to the Housing and Community Development Fund for
up to a two-year period of time.
Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by
Councilmember Brothere to introduce and adopt Ordinance
No. 4920.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
10. Ordinance No. 4921
F4.6.3
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the transfer of funds for the
purpose of making a loan or loans from the General Fund
and/or the Cumulative Reserve Fund to the Arterial Street
Fund for up to a two-year period of time.
Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by
Councilmember Poe to introduce and adopt Ordinance No.
4921.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 2775
A1.4.1, A4.5.2
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor to appoint King County
District Court Commissioner Ann Harper as a Judge Pro
Tem for the Municipal Court.
Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by
Councilmember Brothers to adopt Resolution No. 2775.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
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2. Resolution No. 2776
A1.4.1, A4.5.2
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor to appoint King County
District Court Judges and District Court Judges Pro Tem as
Judges Pro Tem for the Municipal Court.
Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by
Councilmember Poe to adopt Resolution No. 2776.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
3. Resolution No. 2779
A5.3.13, F1.7
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
a depository of funds belonging to the South King County
Community Network.
Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by
Councilmember Brothers to adopt Resolution No. 2779.
In response to a question from Councilmember Singer,
Finance Director Supler advised that the $600.00 annual fee
charged to the South King County Community Network
reflects the cost of providing the City's service. The annual
fee is based upon an analysis of the transactions performed
in the past for the Network and the City's labor and burden
rate.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT
A. Curfew Study Session
Discussion to set a date for a study session to review the curfew
issue was postponed until the November 4, 1996 regular City
Council meeting to allow staff more time to compile data on crime
repoding.
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B. Executive Session
Mayor Booth recessed the regular meeting to executive session at
8:10 p.m. for approximately 30 minutes in order to discuss potential
litigation and personnel matters. Mayor Booth indicated no action
is expected as a result of the executive session.
Mayor Booth reconvened the meeting at 9:53 p.m.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council this
evening, the meeting adjourned at 9:53 p.m.
Approved on the day of ,1996.
Charles A. Booth, Mayor Robin Wohlhueter, City Clerk
96M10-21 .DOC
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