HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-04-1996 Council Minutes CITY OF AUBURN
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
November 4, 1996 7:30 p.m.
I, CALL TO ORDER
A. Flag Salute
Mayor Booth called the meeting to order at 7:38 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 Auburn City Council: Rich Wagner, Sue Singer,
Jeanne Barber, Trish Borden, Fred Poe, Gene Cerino, and Stacey
Brothers. Staff members present 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, City Engineer Dennis Dowdy,
Planning and Community Development Director Paul Krauss,
Assistant Planning Director Lynn Rued, 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 City Council review.
D. Agenda Modifications
Agenda modifications include correspondence from Steven C.
Allen transmitted under Item II.C.2 of these minutes,
correspondence from Kenneth W. Kinared transmitted under Item
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II.C.3 of these minutes, correspondence from John York
transmitted under Item II.C.4 of these minutes, correspondence
from Darlene and Jim Figg transmitted under Item II.C.5 of these
minutes, correspondence from Jerry Fitts transmitted under Item
II.C.6 of these minutes, and the removal of Consent Agenda Item
IV.C.3, the request to award Public Works Project No. 596, for
review at a later date.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
There was no public hearing scheduled for this evening.
B. Audience Participation
1. Roger Anderson, 12015 115th Avenue NE Suite 295,
Kirkland, WA 98034
Mr. Anderson presented a letter dated November 4, 1996
addressed to Mayor Booth and City Council from William
Hicks, President of the Seattle-King Association of Realtore.
Mr. Anderson spoke on behalf of the Seattle-King County
Association of Realtore and read Mr. Hicks' letter in its
entirety. In his letter, Mr. Hicks' expressed opposition to
Ordinance No. 4871 and an increase in the real estate
excise tax.
2. Jerry_ Fitts, 34848 - 54th Avenue South, Auburn, WA, 98001
Mr. Fitts is associated with Windermere Real Estate, West
Campus, in Federal Way. Mr. Fitts read correspondence
dated November 4, 1996 addressed to Finance Committee
Members. The correspondence is transmitted under Item
II.C.6 of these minutes. Mr. Fitts urged the City Council to
oppose Ordinance No. 4871.
3. Alan Keimig, 216 "A' Street NW, Auburn, WA, 98001
Mr. Keimig urged the City Council to act favorably on
Application No. REZ0004-96, and offered to answer any
questions the City Council may have related to the rezone
application. In response to a question from Councilmember
Brothers, Mr. Keimig indicated a final project design for the
property is dependent upon the outcome of the rezone
application. Mayor Booth pointed out that a drawing is
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included in the City Council agenda packet. In response to
a question from Councilmember Cerino, Mr. Keimig advised
that the project includes some improvement of the adjacent
lot at Main and "A' Street necessitated by the relocation of
the alley.
4. Joel Haggard, 1200 IBM Building, Seattle, WA
Mr. Haggard identified himself as the attorney representing
Insurance Auto Auction. Mr. Haggard advised that he and
Mr. John Schuster are in attendance this evening to answer
questions with regard to Agenda Item VI.C, Application No.
ADM0004-95. Mr. Haggard expressed the applicant's
concurrence with the Hearing Examiner's decision and
urged the City Council to approve the application.
5. Dr. Gary Newbill, Superintendent, Dieringer School District,
1320-178th Avenue East, Sumner, WA, 98390
Mr. Newbill commented on Agenda Item VI.A, Lakeland
Annexation. Dr. Newbill estimated the Lakeland
development will increase the Dieringer School District
student population from 1,000 to 2,700 and will require the
District to increase the number of schools from the existing
two to six or seven schools in order to accommodate the
additional students. Previously, the Dieringer School District
filed a resolution opposing the annexation because of the
jurisdictional change from Pierce County to the city of
Auburn, and the loss of progress in mitigating the impacts of
the development on the school district. Dr. Newbill advised
that Pierce County recently adopted a school impact fee
ordinance, and the Dieringer School District will request the
City of Auburn adopt a school impact fee ordinance.
6. Jim Weese, 1402 22nd Street NE #225, Auburn, WA
Mr. Weese identified himself as the President of the
Lakeland Adult Village Association. Mr. Weese expressed
opposition to Henderson Homes' plans to eliminate the
retirement village development from its Lakeland
development and replace it with single family homes. In
response to Mr. Weese's comments, Planning and
Community Director Krauss explained that the Lakeland
project was presented as a planned development approved
in Pierce County. The City of Auburn exemises no land use
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authority over the development until such time as
annexation occurs. Because of changing market conditions,
the Lakeland Company has decided not to develop the
retirement community project at this time and may develop it
as single family housing. Although the City acknowledges
the need for a retirement community, the City cannot force
its development. Additionally, single family development is
consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan for the area.
For clarification purposes, Mr. Krauss's comments were
made immediately preceding Item. II.C of these minutes
7. Paul Reckamp, 3008 "C" Street SE, Auburn, WA
Mr. Reckamp spoke with regard to Agenda Item VI.C,
Application No. ADM0004-95. Mr. Reckamp noted that the
City's decision on Insurance Auto Auction's application for
an Administrative Use Permit will affect a residential area of
unincorporated King County. He concurred with the Hearing
Examiner's decision and conditions, and urged the City
Council to enforce Conditions 11 and 12 contained in the
Hearing Examiner's decision to require right turns only from
the exits to prevent commercial traffic through the residential
neighborhood.
8. Steve Allen, 3117 "D" Street SE, Auburn, WA
Mr. Allen referred to his letter addressed to Mayor Booth and
which is transmitted under Item II.C.3 of these minutes. Mr.
Allen expressed opposition to development and extension of
"D" Street SE from 29th Street to 37th Street SE. He
requested the timeline and reasons for extending "D" Street
SE and whether additional right-of-way will be needed.
Assistant Planning Director Rued explained the extension of
"D" Street will provide another north-south connection
between 41st and 29th Street SE. The only other north-
south connections in the area are "A" Street and "M" Street.
The timeline for development of "D" Street is dependent
upon construction of other projects adjacent to the street.
The existing right-of-way of 50 to 60 feet should be sufficient
for future improvements to the street.
9. Lucille Trotter, 3007 "B" Street SE, Auburn, WA
Ms. Trotter reported that the residents of the area between
"A' Street SE and "D" Street SE and 29th and 31st Street
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SE have requested that the main entrance to Insurance Auto
Auction be moved to "A" Street to prevent auction traffic
from entering the residential neighborhood. Ms. Trotter
noted that the Hearing Examiner decision moves the auction
traffic from one residential street to another residential
street. She expressed concern for pedestrians on the
narrow county reads and the additional traffic created by the
auto auction facility.
C. Correspondence
1. Letter dated October 31, 1996 to Auburn City Council
Finance Committee from Auburn realtore Robert E.
Newman, Century 21 New Horizons, Kathy M. Estey,
MacPherson's Inc., R.W., BH&G, Janet Nydegger,
Washington Square Realty, and Patricia Fitzgerald,
Windermere Real Estate regarding proposed Ordinance No.
4871.
2. Letter received by the City of Auburn on October 31, 1996
from Steven C. Allen to the Mayor regarding the planned
expansion of the Insurance Auto Auction Proposal,
SEP0009-95.
3. Letter dated November 4, 1996 to Mayor Charles A. Booth
from Kenneth W, Kinared regarding the Lakeland
Annexation.
4. Letter dated November 4, 1996 to the Honorable Mayor
Charles Booth from John York regarding an Increase in
Excise Tax-Real Estate.
5. Letter dated November 2, 1996 to the Auburn City Council
from Darlene and Jim Figg, John L. Scott Realtore,
regarding the proposed increase in the real estate excise
tax.
6. Letter dated November 4, 1996 to Finance Committee
Members from Jerry Fitts, Associate Broker for Windermere
Real Estate, West Campus, regarding an increase in the real
estate excise tax.
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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 Monday, November 18, 1996
at 4:30 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Borden reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met October 28, 1996. The Committee discussed the
Lakeland annexation, the Mill Pond Park bid award, and a contract
addendum for the White River Trail project. The Committee also
discussed the library interlocal agreement which will be discussed
again at the Committee's next meeting. The Committee also
received a report on the skate park. The next regular meeting of
the Planning and Community Development Committee is
scheduled for November 12, 1996 at 7:30 p.m.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met on
October 28, 1996. The Committee received a presentation from
King County staff on Joint Wetlands Banking. Other items
reviewed and discussed by the Committee include the finance
chapter of the Transportation Plan, an update on the Muckleshoot
sanitary sewer connection project, the aquifer character
presentation, the Pierce County Potential Annexation Area
Comprehensive Agreement, LID 346, and a draft request for
proposals for the Goedecke north property. The next regular
meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for November
12, 1996 at5:30 p.m.
D. Finance
Chair Barber reported the Finance Committee met this evening at
7:00 p.m. The Committee discussed Ordinance No. 4871,
Ordinance No. 4925, Resolution No. 2780, a computer server
purchase, and claims and payroll vouchers. Chair Barber
requested the City Council support the Finance Committee items
as they appear on the Council agenda this evening. The next
regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for
November 18, 1996 at 6:30 p.m.
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IV. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes
1. Minutes of the October 1, 1996 special City Council meeting.
2. Minutes of the October 8, 1996 special City Council meeting.
3. Minutes of the October 10, 1996 Cities and Schools Forum.
4. Minutes of the October 21, 1996 regular City Council
meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2, F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 116669 through 117010 in the
amount of $1,566,392.83 for Period 10 and dated November
4, 1996.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 234688 to 234970 in the amount of
$584,546.77 and direct deposit transmission in the amount
of $233,702.11 for a grand total of $818,248.88 for the pay
period covering October 23, 1996 to October 30, 1996 are
approved for payment this 4th day of November, 1996.
C. Contract Administration
1. White River Trail Extension
05.2
City Council to approve an addendum to
Jongejan/Gerrard/McNeal contract for landscape
architectural services.
2. Mill Pond Park
05.2
City Council to award Contract No. 96-16 for the
construction of improvements at Mill Pond to Golf
Landscaping Inc. for their bid in the amount of $264,000 plus
sales tax.
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3. Public Works Project No. 505
O4.9,1 PR 505
Recommend accepting the construction and authorizing final
payment to Woodworth & Company for PR 505
improvements to Auburn Way North from 4th Street N.E. to
15th NE.
D. Liquor License
A5.6.2
1. City Council to approve a Class H liquor license for the
Prime Time Cafe located at 1525 A Street NE subject to City
code compliance and a valid occupancy permit.
E. Computer Purchase
A2.1
City Council to approve the purchase of a Microsoff SQL Server.
Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by Councilmember Brothers to
approve Consent Agenda Items IV.A through IV.E as modified.
Councilmember Poe questioned whether there were bid results for Public
Works Project No. 596 which was removed from the Consent Agenda
through the agenda modification. Public Works Director Currie advised
that bids opened today for Public Works Project No. 596 exceeded the
engineer's estimate, and the bids will be referred to Committee for
recommendation.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There were no items for review under this section.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Lakeland Annexation
O3.1
City Council to consider voiding the existing Lakeland annexation
petition and to authorize the City to prepare an annexation petition
to annex approximately 280 acres of the Lakeland area as a first
phase of annexation.
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Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by Councilmember
Wagner to void the existing Lakeland annexation petition and to
authorize the preparation of an annexation petition for a smaller
area of Lakeland.
In response to questions from Councilmember Brothers, Planning
and Community Development Director Krauss explained the
original annexation petition consisted of a large area which did not
receive sufficient support. After the original annexation petition
was circulated, the City and the Lakeland Company entered into an
annexation agreement. The Lakeland Company is looking to
develop the area as soon as possible, and it is in the City's interest
to have the project develop within the city of Auburn according to
City standards. The new annexation petition is a first phase
annexation and is consistent with Phase 1 of the Lakeland Pierce
County platting. Mr. Krauss noted that the new petition does not
include the Sumner/Tapps Highway. Pierce County is taking the
primary lead in design and, hopefully, funding of the Sumner/Tapps
Highway construction. Mr. Krauss pointed out that the annexation
will allow provision of utility, fire and police services from the city of
Auburn. The area included in the new petition is comprised
primarily of Lakeland Company property with the exception of two
small parcels.
Councilmember Wagner expressed disappointment that the
Lakeland Company is not proceeding with the retirement
community project. He expressed support for the annexation
petition to ensure the City's control over development.
Councilmember Poe agreed with Councilmember Wagner's
statement, Councilmember Poe expressed his opposition to
implementing school impact fees suggested by Dr. Newbill.
Councilmember Brothers expressed his support for impact fees.
Councilmember Barber expressed support for the annexation
petition and also expressed regret that the retirement community
project is not included in current plans for development of the
Lakeland area.
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Councilmember Cerino and Councilmember Borden also
expressed disappointment that the retirement community project
has been excluded from development plans.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
B. Application No. REZ0004-96
03.8 REZ0004-96
City Council to consider the request of Marshall Adams to rezone
from C-3, Heavy Commercial, to C-2, Central Business District, on
property located at the northeast corner of "A" Street SW and 1st
Street SW.
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by Councilmember
Singer to approve the rezone based upon the Hearing Examiner's
Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Conditions, and to instruct the
City Attorney to prepare the necessary Ordinance.
In response to a question from Councilmember Brothers, Mr. Alan
Keimig explained that the plans included in the Council agenda
packet will be revised to comply with the current zoning code
requirements. Assistant Planning Director Rued confirmed that the
plans included in the packet will need to be revised slightly to
conform with recent zoning code amendments. In response to a
question from Councilmember Brothers regarding outdoor seating,
Mr. Keimig advised he cannot respond to provision of public
amenities at this time.
Councilmember Wagner questioned Item 6 of the Hearing
Examiner's Finding of Fact contained in her decision dated
November 1, 1996. Assistant Planning Director Rued explained
that although it is desirable by the City and the developer to
reconfigure the public parking lot to the east to better function with
the parking to be provided for the restaurant, it is not required by
the zoning code.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
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C. Application No. ADM0004-95
O3.10.4
The request of Insurance Auto Auction for an Administrative Use
Permit to allow expansion of an existing facility onto adjacent
parcels that lie on the east and west sides of "D" Street SE in the
3300 block.
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by Councilmember
Wagner to hold a closed record hearing on Application No.
ADM0004-95 two weeks from this evening.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
City Attorney Reynolds explained that during a closed record
hearing, citizens have an opportunity to speak to the existing
record, but cannot add new testimony.
VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
1. Ordinance No. 4871
A3.5.5.3, F6.6
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington amending Auburn City Code Chapter 3.56 Real
Estate Excise Tax, specifically Sections 3.56.010, 3.45.020
and 3.45.040 B, imposing an additional quarter percent real
estate excise tax.
Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by
Councilmember Poe to introduce and adopt Ordinance No.
4871.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Brothers voted
RO.
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2. Ordinance No. 4925
F5.3, O1.8
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving an appropriation of funds as
provided in the contract for social services between the City
and the Housing Authority of the County of King for the
period commencing December 1, 1996 and ending
November 30, 1997.
Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by
Councilmember Brothers to introduce and adopt Ordinance
No. 4925.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
B. Resolutions
There were no resolutions for City Council review.
VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT
A. Council Committee Meeting Alternates
Mayor Booth announced that Councilmember Wagner will not be
able to attend the November 25, 1996 Planning and Community
Development Committee and Public Works Committee meetings.
Councilmember Barber agreed to attend the November 25, 1996
Planning and Community Development Committee.
Councilmember Barber requested Councilmember Cerino attend
the November 25, 1996 Public Works Committee meeting.
B. Social Hour with the Muckleshoot Tribe
Mayor Booth announced that the Muckleshoot Tribe has invited the
City Council to attend a social gathering with the Tribe. It was
consensus among members of the City Council to schedule a
meeting on Tuesday, December 10, 1996.
C. Executive Session
Mayor Booth recessed the meeting to executive session at 8:35
p.m. for approximately 30 minutes in order to discuss litigation.
Mayor Booth indicated no action is anticipated as a result of the
executive session.
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At 9:28 p.m. Mayor Booth reconvened the regular meeting.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council this
evening, the meeting adjoumed at 9:28 p.m.
Charles A. Booth, Mayor Robin Wohlhueter, City Clerk
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