HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-06-1997 Council Minutes CITY OF AUBURN
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
January 6, 1997 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 Auburn City Council
were present: 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, Finance Director Diane L.
Supler, Public Works Director Frank Currie, Planning and
Community Development Director Paul Krauss, Associate Planner
Keith Niven, City Attorney Michael J. Reynolds, City Clerk Robin
Wohlhueter, and Deputy City Clerk Dani Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a) United Way Campaign
Mayor Booth presented Associate Planner Keith
Niven with a Certificate of Appreciation for his efforts
in organizing and coordinating this year's City of
Auburn employees' United Way and community fund
drive. Mayor Booth commended Mr. Niven for his
work on the employee fund drive which doubled last
year's contributions.
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2. Appointments
a) Board and Commission Appointments
A3.8
City Council to confirm the following appointments:
White River Valley Historical Society
(1) Confirm the appointment of Maxine Moergeli
for a three year term to expire on December
31, 1999.
(2) Confirm the appointment of Earl Hagen for a
three year term to expire on December 31,
1999.
Airport Advisory Board
(1) Reappoint John Fleck for a 5-year term to
expire on December 31,2001.
Ads Commission
(1) Reappoint Paul Dodsworth for a three-year
term to expire on December 31, 1999.
(2) Reappoint Roma Lindbloom for a three year
term to expire December 31, 1999.
(3) Reappoint Barbara Sharrard for a three year
term to expire on December 31, 1999.
(4) Reappoint Gertrude Sprenger for a three year
term to expire on December 31, 1999.
(5) Confirm the appointment of Bobby Medina to
fill an unexpired term vacated by Reverend
Dennis Shinseki for a term to expire December
31, 1998.
Human Services Committee
(1) Reappoint Cyril Van Selus for a five year term
to expire on December 31, 2001.
(2) Reappoint Lillian Kitchell for a five year term to
expire on December 31, 2001.
(3) Confirm the appointment of Marian J. Thomas
to fill an unexpired term vacated by Mary
Rawley to expire on December 31, 1998.
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LEOFF Board
(1) Reappoint Gene Cerino for a two year term to
expire on December 31, 1998.
(2) Confirm the appointment of Bud Larson as the
Member at Large for a term to expire
December 31, 1998.
(3) Confirm the appointment of Sue Singer to fill
an unexpired term vacated by Jeanne Barber
for a term to expire on December 31, 1997.
Library Board
(1) Reappoint Kim Harlington for a five year term
to expire on December 31, 2001.
Park Board
(1) Reappoint Jim Weese for a three year term to
expire on December 31, 1999.
(2) Reappoint Yoka Ansingh for a three year term
to expire on December 31, 1999.
(3) Confirm the appointment of Vicki Gilthvedt to
fill an unexpired term vacated by MaW
Caldwell to expire on December 31, 1997.
Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by
Councilmember Brothers to approve and confirm the Board
and Commission appointments.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
Mayor Booth added that certificates of appreciation for years
of service will be prepared for those Commission and Board
members whose terms have expired or are no longer
serving due to other reasons.
D. Agenda Modifications
For clarification of these minutes, Mayor Booth announced the
following agenda modifications after Item I.B of these minutes.
Agenda modifications include the addition of an announcement
regarding the United Way Campaign under Item I.C.l.a of these
minutes, the term expiration date for the appointment of Vicki
Gilthvedt to the Park Board under Item I.C.2.a of these minutes, the
full text of Ordinance No. 4938 transmitted under Item VII.A.1 of
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these minutes, and the full text of Resolution No. 2796 transmitted
under Item VII.B.1 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. Paula Thrush, 10872 SE 318th Place, Auburn, WA
Ms. Thrush spoke with regard to the call for public hearing
on Application No. ANX00001-96. She questioned how the
public will be notified of the hearing. Planning and
Community Development Director Krauss advised that the
notice of public hearing is published in the newspaper,
posted in various locations, and mailed to the vicinity
residents and to those persons who have made a request to
be notified. Councilmember Borden suggested issuing a
press release. Ms. Thrush also requested an opportunity to
review information on the issue before the hearing.
Planning and Community Development Director Krauss
advised that a staff report will be prepared and offered to
make it available. He stressed that the purpose of the public
hearing is to consider the petition for annexation only. If the
property is annexed, any development of the property by
Correctional Service Corporation or other developers would
require additional permits and approvals. In response to a
question from Ms. Thrush, Mayor Booth advised that
persons wishing to speak during a public hearing are
encouraged to limit their comments to approximately three
minutes although some allowances are made.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for City Council review.
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III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
For clarification of these minutes, the Council Committee reports were
given after consideration of the Consent Agenda.
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 21, 1997.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Borden reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee has not met since the last City Council meeting. The
next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development
Committee is scheduled for Monday, January 13, 1997 at 7:30 p.m.
C. Public Works
Chair Brothers reported the Public Works Committee has not met
since the last City Council meeting. The next regular meeting of
the Public Works Committee is scheduled for Monday, January 13,
1997 at 5:30 p.m.
D. Finance
Chair Barber reported the Finance Committee met this evening at
7:00 p.m. The Committee discussed the fire pumper purchase to
include sales tax in the purchase price. The Committee also
discussed and recommends approval of claims and payroll
vouchers. Chair Barber thanked Councilmember Poe for his past
service as a member of the Finance Committee. The next regular
meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for Tuesday,
January 21, 1997 at 7:00 p.m.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
A. MinUtes
1. Minutes of the December 16, 1996 regular City Council
meeting.
2. Minutes of the December 16, 1996 Committee on
Committees meeting.
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3. Minutes of the November 21, 1996 Special Council meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2, F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 118209 through 118870 in the
amount of $1,676,592.94 for Period 12 and dated December
31, 1996.
2. Payr011
Payroll check numbers 235953 to 236287 in the amount of
$1,443,200.00 and Direct Payroll Deposit transmissions in
the amount of $473,391.97 for a grand total of
$1,916,591.97 for the pay period covering December 18,
1996 to December 31, 1996 are approved for payment this
6th day of January, 1997.
C. Contract Administration
1. Public Works Project No. 592
O4.12.1
City Council to grant permission to advertise for Project No.
592, 1996 Sidewalk Improvement Program, for
improvements to sidewalk along Auburn Way South,
between 6th and 12th, and create wheelchair ramps at
various locations in South Auburn, additional sidewalk to Les
Gove Park, the Museum and other park facilities, and
modifications to pedestrian signals at 12th Street SE and
Auburn Way South.
2. Fire Pumper Purchase
02.9
City Council to amend the amount of the bid award to Pierce
from $262,738.00 to $276,590.16 for the purchase of a fire
apparatus pureper.
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D. Call for Public Hearing
1. Application No. ANX0001-96
O3.1
City Council to schedule a public hearing for the January 21,
1997 Council meeting on a petition for annexation of a 12
acre parcel of land located north of the existing City limits
and south of South 285th Street, and east of the West Valley
Highway.
Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by Councilmember Brothers to
approve Consent Agenda Items IV.A.1 through IV.D.1, with the exception
of Item IV.A.2.
Councilmember Poe expressed concern that the agenda bill materials for
Item IV.D.1, Call for Public Hearing on ANX0001-96 contained references
to a speculative use of the property. Councilmember Borden advised that
the Planning and Community Development Committee received
information on the speculative use when the Committee first considered
the request to annex.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
Motion by Councilmember Brothers, second by Councilmember Wagner
to amend the minutes of the December 16, 1996 Committee on
Committees meeting to replace the name of Councilmember Rich Wagner
with Councilmember Stacey Brothers where the minutes reference the
conflict of interest resolution meeting group.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
V, UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There were no items for review under this section.
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VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Application No. CUP0005-96
O3.10.1
The request of Nextel Communications for a conditional use permit
to allow the erection of 3 wireless communication antennas on top
of the grandstand at Emerald Downs racetrack located at 2300
Emerald Downs Drive on property zoned M-2, Heavy Industrial.
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by Councilmember
Singer to approve the conditional use permit based upon the
Hearing Examiner's Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Conditions,
and to instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary
Ordinance.
VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
1. Ordinance No. 4938
O3.10.4
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, providing
for an administrative use permit to allow for expansion of the
existing Insurance Auto Auction facility located in the 3300
block of "D" Street S.E. on property zoned M-2 (Heavy
Industrial), within the City of Auburn, Washington.
Motion by Councilmember Poe, second by Councilmember
Cerino to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4938.
MOTION CARRIED. 4-3. Councilmembers Borden,
Brothers, and Wagner voted no.
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B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 2796
A3.7.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, repealing Resolution No. 2695 passed January
2, 1996, 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 Wagner to adopt Resolution No. 2796 with
an amendment to page 2, line 24 to insert the word
"telecommunications" after the word "T.V." and before the
word "and" so that the sentence reads in part, "emergency
planning, cable T.V., telecommunications, and solid waste."
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT
A. Status and Update on BNRR Issue
Planning and Community Development Director Krauss and City
Attorney Reynolds presented a brief update on the status of the
Burlington Northern Railread issues. Mr. Krauss reported on a
meeting hosted by the City of Yakima which included
representatives from the cities of Kennewick, Pasco, Yakima
County, Kittitas County, and other jurisdictions including Auburn.
The meeting was also attended by Senator Alex Deccio. The
purpose of the meeting was to discuss the Burlington Northern
issue and coordination of efforts in dealing with Burlington
Northern. City of Yakima representatives indicated rail traffic is
heavier than expected, and the City of Yakima has experienced
problems with emergency access because of the rail traffic. Mr.
Krauss reported that the City of Yakima intends to join the cities of
Auburn and Kent case in the 9th Circuit Court action. Mr. Krauss
also noted that although the railroad has publicly stated and written
that the railread would have two trains a day by the end of 1996
and ten trains per day in 1997, the railroad had eight trains per day
traveling over Stampede Pass before the end of 1996. Mr. Krauss
also reported on a meeting with Senator Patty Murray coordinated
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by the Citizens for Responsible Railroads at which she spoke about
the potential for having Congressional hearings on the issue. Mr.
Krauss also reported on the hearing before the Growth
Management Hearings Board which was held regarding
compliance of the City's Comprehensive Plan and the Railroad's
effort to require the City to accept the rail yard without review. The
hearing was held before the holidays, and the decision is expected
within two to three weeks.
City Attorney Reynolds outlined several causes of action the City is
involved in at this time related to the Burlington Northern issue. As
reported by Planning and Community Development Director
Krauss, a hearing was held before the Growth Management
Hearings Board with regard to the City's Comprehensive Plan. The
City expects a decision within the next two to three weeks. The
City has an action in the United States District Court, Western
District of Washington, which was heard in a motion argument prior
to the holidays. The presiding judge determined that the City's first
and second causes of actions would be more appropriately heard
by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. The judge allowed the City to
amend to a third cause of action involving intermodal yards. The
judge stated on the record that Burlington Northern will be required
to give the City of Auburn notice of any activities on the intermodal
yard in Auburn. The City also has a pending cause of action before
the Surface Transportation Board on federal preemption.
Additionally, the City has a cause of action before the 9th Circuit
Court of Appeals which is a challenge to a ruling made by the
Surface Transportation Board on the merger of the Burlington
Northern/Santa Fe and the Washington Central Railroads. The
primary issue is the lack of an environmental assessment done by
the Surface Transportation Board in approving the merger.
B. Mayor's Proclamation of Civil Emergency
Mayor Booth read a proclamation declaring a civil emergency in the
city of Auburn December 26, 1996 through January 4, 1997. He
advised that Auburn City Code Chapter 2.75 permits the Mayor to
proclaim a civil emergency which enables the Mayor to issue
certain orders, enter into contracts and incur obligations resulting
from a natural disaster. In several areas, City forces were
employed to respond to the December 26, 1996 through January 4,
1997 storm event. City forces expended considerable labor in
excess of 425 hours of overtime reacting to traffic signal outages,
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roadway flooding, power outages, and removing right-of-way
hazards. Major damage occurred in the vicinity of 37th Street NW
and C Street NW when properties were threatened with flooding.
Pump stations at two locations controlled water levels north of the
airport between the Burlington Northern Railroad and Auburn Way
North. Road damage occurred on Academy Drive, Peasley
Canyon Road, and Mountain View Drive. There was substantial
damage to trees, shrubs and City parks due to snow and ice. A
number of mudslides threatened areas in the White Lake and
Forest Villa areas. The majority of the costs will be included in the
City's request for federal assistance. The proclamation enables the
City to qualify for inclusion in the State's damage assessment.
Finance Director Supler advised that an estimate of the labor costs
will be available after a special payroll is run next week. The cost
estimates will be presented to the Finance Committee and the City
Council as soon as they are available.
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember
Barber to ratify the proclamation issued by the Mayor.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
C. Special City Council Meeting
Mayor Booth advised that a special City Council meeting will be
held Monday, January 13, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council work
area located in the Mayor's office. The purpose of the meeting is to
discuss the special planning area and LID proposal for "1' Street
NE area. The special Council meeting will alleviate the need for
two presentations to two Council Committees.
D. Executive Session
No executive session was held this evening.
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IX. ADJOURNMENT
Them being no further business to come before the City Council this
evening, the meeting adjourned at 8:13 p.m.
Approved on the ~2~/,~ day of (~-~Z,E/~4.~-- , 1997.
Charles A. Booth, Mayor Robin Wohlhueter, City Clerk
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