HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-05-1997 Council Minutes CITY OF AUBURN
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
May 5, 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, Fred
Poe, Gene Cerino, and Stacey Brothers. Councilmember Trish
Borden was excused from the meeting. Staff members present
included: Parks and Recreation Director Dick Deal, Cultural
Programs Manager Josie Emmons, Personnel Director Brenda
Kennedy, Fire Chief Bob Johnson, Police Chief Dave Purdy,
Finance Director Diane L. Supler, Public Works Director Frank
Currie, Planning and Community Development Director Paul
Krauss, Assistant Planning Director Lynn Rued, City Attorney
Michael J. Reynolds, and City Clerk Robin Wohlhueter.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a) Presentation of Award
Mayor Booth to present the Auburn Optimist Club with
the Washington Recreation and Park Association
"Outstanding Organization" Award.
Mayor Booth and Parks and Recreation Director Dick
Deal recognized the Auburn Optimist Club for their
contributions to the community. Recently the
Washington Recreation and Park Association
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recognized the Auburn Optimist Club with the
"Outstanding Organization" award. The Auburn
Optimist Club was nominated for the award by the
Auburn Parks and Recreation Department for their
support of many Park Department youth activities
through their financial contributions and volunteer
participation. The Auburn Optimist Club also
supports the Auburn High School Octagon Club, Bike
Rodeo, School Lunch Fund, YMCA Basketball and
Easter Egg Hunt, Christmas Parade, Santa House
and Good O1' Days. Many youth are able to
participate in a variety of programs for free or at a
reduced fee due to the support of the Auburn Optimist
Club. Mayor Booth presented a plaque
commemorating the Washington Recreation and Park
Association's award for "Outstanding Organization" in
the state of Washington to Club President Glenn
Graham. Mr. Graham also recognized the following
Optimist Club members in attendance this evening:
Frank Nelson, Roger Thordarson, and Lee Arthur.
b) Proclamation
A1,8
Mayor Booth to present a proclamation declaring May
11 to 17, 1997 as National Police Week and May 15,
1997 as Peace Officers' Memorial Day within the city
of Auburn.
Mayor Booth read and presented a proclamation
declaring May 11 to 17, 1997 as National Police
Week and May 15, 1997 as Peace Officers' Memorial
Day to Police Chief Dave Purdy. For clarification of
these minutes, Mayor Booth . presented the
proclamation immediately following Item I.B of these
minutes.
c) Resolution of Appreciation to Finance Director Supler
Mayor Booth presented Finance Director Supler with
a Suburban Cities resolution of appreciation for her
efforts and assistance to the Suburban Cities
Association Governance and Finance Committee.
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2. Appointments
There were no appointments for City Council consideration
this evening.
D. Agenda Modifications
There were no agenda modifications.
II. CITIZEN BNPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
There were no public hearings scheduled for this evening.
B. Audience Participation
1. Robert Keever, 10812 SE 290th, Auburn, WA, 98092
Mr. Keever identified himself as a member of the Auburn
Lea Hill Annexation Task Force. Mr. Keever conveyed his
appreciation to Mayor Booth, members of the City Council,
and staff for their participation in the Lea Hill Annexation
meeting held Thursday, May 1, 1997 at Hazelwood
Elementary. He commended City officials and staff for their
support to the Lea Hill Annexation Task Force.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for City Council review.
Ill. 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, May 19, 1997 at
4:30 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Vice Chair Wagner reported the Planning and Community
Development Committee met on April 28, 1997. The Committee
discussed the proposed annexation of the Fenster property, which
is property the City acquired for park land. The Committee also
reviewed the sculpture proposed for this year and discussed topics
for the City Council's goal setting session. The next regular
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meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee
is scheduled for Monday, May 12, 1997 at 8:00 p.m.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met April 28,
1997, at 5:30 p.m. The Committee discussed the possible need for
condemnation of land for the "C" Street/Highway 18 interchange,
reviewed the Metricom franchise proposal, discussed the status of
the Lea Hill water projects, and discussed a satellite water system
located at Hidden Valley. The Committee reviewed a list of
potential issues submitted by the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe. The
list was referred to staff for more information. The Committee also
reviewed the "B" Street LID proposal and identified a number of
cost savings. The next regular meeting of the Public Works
Committee is scheduled for Monday, May 12, 1997 at 5:00 p.m.
D. Finance
Chair Barber reported the Finance Committee met this evening at
7:00 p.m. The Committee received a legislative update from
Finance Director Supler. The Committee discussed Ordinance No.
4968 and reviewed claims and payroll vouchers. The next regular
meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for Monday, May
19, 1997 at 7:00 p.m.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes
1. Minutes of the April 14, 1997 special City Council meeting.
2. Minutes of the April 21, 1997 special City Council meeting.
3. Minutes of the April 21, 1997 regular City Council meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2, F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 122310 through 122605 in the
amount of $947,609.42 for Period 17 and dated May 5,
1997.
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2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 238301 to 238585 in the amount of
$610,575.39 and Direct Payroll Deposit transmissions in the
amount of $256,288.21 for a grand total of $866,863.60 for
the pay period covering April 23, 1997 to April 28, 1997, are
· approved for payment this 5th day of May, 1997.
C. Call for Public Hearing
1. Moratorium on Commercial Wireless Telecommunications
Facilities
O3.10.9
City Council to call for a public hearing on May 19, 1997 on
the moratorium on the issuance of land use development
permits for commercial wireless telecommunications facilities
and towers in the city of Auburn imposed by Ordinance No.
4960 adopted April 7, 1997.
Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by Councilmember Brothers to
approve the Consent Agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There were no items for City Council review under this section.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Application No. PLT0002-94R
03.5 PLT0002-94R
City Council to consider the request of ST Corporation to amend
the preliminary plat for West Beverly Hill No. 4 located easterly of
"VV" Street NW and westerly of the terminus of 15th Street NW.
Assistant Planning Director Rued presented the staff report on
Application Nos. PLT0002-94R, MIN0002-94R, and CUP0001-94.
Following approval of the preliminary plat, surface mining permit
and the conditional use permit last year, the applicant conducted
more detailed engineering studies for development of the site. The
studies revealed that the grades approved were not workable and
revisions are needed. The applicant has requested to reduce the
number of lots from 114 to 102 single family lots and eliminate the
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duplexes. The amount of excavation will increase from 100,000
cubic yards to 170,000 cubic yards.
Councilmember Brothers noted that page of 8 of Resolution No.
2774 contains a requirement for the preparation and approval of an
erosion and sedimentation control plan for the site.
Councilmember Brothers questioned who would be liable for any
erosion that may occur after approval of the plan. Assistant
Planning Director Rued advised that the property owner would be
responsible. The City also requires the applicant to provide
bonding as part of the erosion and sedimentation control plan.
In response to a question from Councilmember Wagner, Mr. Rued
advised the street layout for the preliminary plat will not change as
a result of the proposed plat revisions.
In response to a question from Councilmember Brothers regarding
right of way provisions, Mr. Rued advised that a 60-foot right-of-
way is required for arterials and a 50-foot right-of-way is required
for interior streets.
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember
Barber to approve the revisions to the preliminary plat based upon
the Hearing Examiner's findings of fact, conclusion and conditions,
and to instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary
Resolution.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
B. Application No. MIN0002-94R
O3.10.3 MIN0002-94R
City Council to consider the request of ST Corporation to amend
the surface mining permit for West Beverly Hill No. 4 located
easterly of "VV" Street NW and westerly of the terminus of 15th
Street NW.
See Item VI.A of these minutes for discussion related to Application
No. MIN0002-94R.
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember
Barber to approve the revisions to the surfacing mining permit
based upon the Hearing Examiner's findings of fact, conclusions
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and conditions, and to instruct the City Attorney to prepare the
necessary Ordinance.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
C. Application No, CUP0001-94
03.10.1 CUP0001-94
City Council to consider the request of ST Corporation to repeal
Ordinance No. 4908 which provides for a conditional use permit to
allow duplexes on property zoned R-2 (single-family) located
easterly of "W" Street NW and westerly of the terminus of 15th
Street NW.
See Item VI.A of these minutes for discussion related to Application
No. CUP0001-94.
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember
Barber to approve the repeal of Ordinance No. 4908 based upon
the Hearing Examiner's findings of fact, conclusions and
conditions, and to instruct the City Attorney to prepare the
necessary Ordinance.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
D. Application No. CUP0001-97
O3.10.1 CUP0001-97
City Council to consider the request of Recycling Northwest, Inc. for
a conditional use permit to allow for sorting, separation, and
transfer of construction, demolition, and land clearing materials for
property located at 655 and 657 - 2nd Street NW.
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember
Singer to schedule a closed record hearing on Application No.
CUP0001-97 to be held May 19, 1997.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
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VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. O~inances
1. Ordinance No. 4962
03.8 REZ0004-95
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, providing
for the rezoning of property located on the southwest corner
of 15th Street and "O" Street SW, within the city of Auburn,
Washington, changing the zoning classification thereof from
M-1 (Light Industrial) to BP (Business Park).
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by
Councilmember Barber to introduce and adopt Ordinance
No. 4962.
MOTION CARRIED. 5-0. Councilmember Poe abstained
from voting.
City Attorney Reynolds noted that Councilmember Singer
was not in attendance at the public hearing on Application
No. REZ0004-95, the request of South Seventh Corporation
to rezone property at the southwest corner of 15th and "O"
Street SW, and therefor should not vote on Ordinance No.
4962 which approves the rezone. He suggested the City
Council make another motion and second, and vote on the
Ordinance.
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by
Councilmember Cerino to introduce and adopt Ordinance
No. 4962.
MOTION CARRIED. 4-0. Councilmembers Poe and Singer
abstained from voting.
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2. Ordinance No. 4968
F2.4.9
An Ordinance relating to Local Improvement District No. 346;
fixing the amount, form, date, interest rate and maturity of the
Local Improvement District No. 346 bond; providing for the
sale and delivery thereof to U. S. Bank of Washington,
National Association in Seattle, Washington; and fixing the
interest rate on Local Improvement District No. 346
assessment installments.
Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by Councilmember
Brothers to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4968.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 2838
03.5 PLT0006-95
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving the preliminary plat of a 6-lot
subdivision to accommodate a business park development
located at the southwest corner of 15th and "O" Street SW,
within the city of Auburn, Washington.
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by
Councilmember Barber to adopt Resolution No. 2838.
MOTION CARRIED. 5-0. Councilmember Poe abstained
from voting.
2. Resolution No. 2840
O5.1.3
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk of the City
of Auburn, to execute an Agreement for Artwork between
the City and Timothy Sciliano to provide a sculpture for
Metro's 15th Street NE Park & Ride site.
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by
Councilmember Singer to adopt Resolution No. 2840.
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In response to questions from Councilmember Brothers,
Parks and Recreation Director Deal advised the sculpture
will be approximately 14 feet in height and will be load
bearing. Councilmember Brothers expressed concern that
the sculpture may create an attractive nuisance by enticing
people to climb on the sculpture. Councilmember Brothers
indicated he will oppose the Resolution. Parks and
Recreation Director Deal advised that every effort will be
made to work with the artist to address safety concerns.
Councilmember Singer and Mayor Booth added that the
sculpture is at a height sufficient to make it difficult or
impossible for a person to hang or sit upon the sculpture.
Parks and Recreation Director Deal confirmed the sculpture
will be secured in a grassy area.
MOTION CARRIED. 5-1. Councilmember Brothers voted
no.
3. Resolution No, 2841
O3.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the city of Auburn, King
County, Washington, setting forth the City's intent to annex
certain property known as the Fenster Property for municipal
purposes.
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by
Councilmember Barber to adopt Resolution No. 2841.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT
A. City Council Schedule of Special Meetings
Mayor Booth announced special meetings of the City Council are
scheduled for the following dates and locations:
1. May 12, 1997, 6:30 p.m., Impact Fees and Concurrency
Management, located in the Council work area.
2. May 19, 1997, 5:30 p.m., General Annexation, located in the
Council work area.
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3. May 20 and 22, 1997, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Mission and
Goal Setting sessions for the 1998 Budget process, located
in the Council Chambers. Department Directors will not
attend the May 20, 1997 session.
4. June 2, 1997, 5:30 p.m., Curfew Update, located in the
Council work area.
B. Executive Session
Mayor Booth recessed the meeting to executive session at 8:10
p.m. for approximately 40 minutes in order to discuss litigation and
negotiations. Mayor Booth indicated no action is anticipated as a
result of the executive session.
Mayor Booth reconvened the meeting at 9:31 p.m.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council
this evening, the meeting adjourned at 9:31 p.m.
Approved on the/(H~ day of ~ ,1997.
Charles A. Booth, Mayor Robin Wohlhueter, City Clerk
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