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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 Page1 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes May 5, 1997 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. Page 2 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes May 5, 1997 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 Page 3 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes May 5, 1997 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. Page 4 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes May 5, 1997 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 Page 5 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes May 5. 1997 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 Page 6 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes May 5, 1997 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. Page 7 City_ of Aub_urJ3Council Meeting Minutes May 5. 1997 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. Page 8 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes May 5, 1997 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. Page 9 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes May 5, 1997 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. Page 10 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes May 5, 1997 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 97M5-5.DOC Page 11