HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-19-1997 Council Minutes CITY OF AUBURN
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
May 19, 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 City Council were in
attendance: 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, Parks and
Recreation Director Dick Deal, Library Director Andy' Waters,
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, 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 consideration.
D. Agenda Modifications
An agenda modification included Ordinance No. 4867 transmitted
as part of the Lakeland Hills annexation petition under Item IV.D.2
of these minutes,
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II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1. Moratorium on Commercial Wireless Telecommunications
Facilities
O3.10.9
The City of Auburn has placed a moratorium on the
issuance of permits for commercial wireless
telecommunication facilities and towers for a period of six (6)
months. The Auburn City Council intends to study and
develop policies and regulations for permitting and siting
commercial wireless telecommunication facilities. The public
is invited to express any comments on the six-month
moratorium placed on the issuance of permits for
commercial wireless telecommunication facilities and towers.
Mayor Booth opened the public hearing on the moratorium.
No one from the audience spoke regarding the moratorium.
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by
Councilmember Wagner to close the public hearing.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by
Councilmember Wagner to adopt the findings of fact and
continue the moratorium on telecommunication facilities.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Application No. CUP0001-97
O3.10.1 CUP0001-97
The following is a closed record hearing where comments
are limited to the existing record and no new evidence or
information is allowed to be submitted.
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.
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Assistant Planning Director Lynn Rued presented the staff
report on Application No. CUP0001-97 using an overhead
slide of a vicinity map and a geographic parcel map. The
site is an existing recycling facility which the City approved
through a conditional use permit several years ago. The
City later approved another conditional use permit which
allowed a wood processing and chipping facility and the
construction of a building on the site. Mr. Rued advised that
the applicant is not pursuing the wood processing and
chipping operation at this time. The applicant now requests
a conditional use permit to allow recycling of construction,
demolition, and land clearing debris material. The materials
to be processed include sheetrock, concrete, asphalt, and
wood. Mr. Rued explained how the operation would work.
Trucks will transport the materials to the site and unload the
materials inside the building where the materials will be
sorted and separated. The materials will then be
transported off-site to other users of the materials. All
sorting, separating and loading will be conducted inside the
building. Mr. Rued described the required haul route for the
facility. Trucks aro required to use "H" Street NW north to
6th Street and then to "C" Street. No trucks will be allowed
to travel south on "H" Street. The property is zoned M-2,
heavy industrial, as is all surrounding property. Noise and
dust will be contained on site.
The Hearing Examiner has recommended that the
conditional use permit be approved subject to conditions.
The conditions include that the previous environmental
review shall apply, any private haulers are made aware of
the required haul route, and no outdoor storage or
processing of the materials will be allowed.
Councilmember Borden questioned how the required haul
route will be enforced. Mr. Rued explained the City is
normally advised of violations through citizen complaints. If
a violation is documented, the City can pursue remediation
through a civil code violation process.
Councilmember Brothers questioned whether the gross
weight of vehicles hauling the materials will exceed the
gross weight of vehicles currently transporting to the facility.
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Mr. Rued advised that the gross vehicle weight of the trucks
has not been an issue since the trucks will be using the
dedicated truck routes of the city.
In response to a questions from Councilmember Brothers,
Mr. Rued advised that approval for a wood
processing/chipping operation was previously approved for
the site. It is unlikely the applicant will pursue the wood
processing/chipping operation at this time. Mr. Rued also
advised that the building has large open ends to allow trucks
access to the unloading area. The applicant will be required
to comply with existing noise regulations.
Councilmember Wagner questioned the haul route and
access to the facility. Mr. Rued explained that trucks will
enter and exit the facility on "H' Street using the same
access gate. The trucks are not allowed any further south
than the facility gate on "H' Street.
In response to a question from Councilmember Wagner, Mr.
Rued advised that the building is equipped with a system to
control dust. The applicant is also required to obtain a
permit from the Puget Sound Pollution Control Authority.
The zoning code contains regulations for dust control, and
the City would be responsible for enforcing the zoning code.
The Pollution Control Authority would be responsible for
pursuing any violation of their standards.
Mayor Booth opened the closed record hearing. No one
from the audience expressed a desire to speak.
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by
Councilmember Poe to close the public hearing.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by
Councilmember Barber to approve the conditional use
permit based upon the Hearing Examiner's findings of fact,
conclusions and conditions, and instruct the City Attorney to
prepare the necessary ordinance.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
B. Audience Participation
1. Phil Walker, 31600 SE 126th Place, Auburn, WA
Mr. Walker advised he is a resident of the Lea Hill area, and
he attended the recent Lea Hill Annexation meeting
conducted by the City at Hazelwood Elementary School. Mr.
Walker expressed concern that some of the residents
believe they are not receiving information in a timely
manner. He also expressed concern with the City's
utilization of preannexation agreements which require
property owners to agree to annex to the city prior to
receiving city water service. He urged the Council to
consider annulment of some of the preannexation
agreements.
Mayor Booth and Planning and Community Development
Director Krauss advised that information regarding the
proposed annexation of Lea Hill was distributed by several
methods which include a mailing list developed from the first
meeting with Lea Hill residents, publication in the City's
newsletter, notification via utility bills, an article in the South
County Journal, and posting a notice at the fire station.
Mayor Booth advised the City has entered into
preannexation agreements in accordance with state law,
and the City is not attempting to rush the proposed
annexation.
2. Laurie Pinard, PO Box 88050, Tukwila, WA, 98138
Ms. Pinard identified herself as an employee of M. A.
Segale, Inc. She spoke regarding Item VI.B of these
minutes, the request of M. A. Segale, Inc. for a surface
mining permit. She read and submitted for the record a
letter from Mr. M. A. Segale addressed to Mayor Booth and
the Auburn City Council dated May 19, 1997. In his letter,
Mr. Segale briefly reviewed the history of Surface Mining
Permit Application No. MIN0003-90, and requested the City
Council affirm the Hearing Examiner's decision this evening
without further delay.
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C. Correspondence
No correspondence was submitted for City Council review.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Municipal Services
Chair Brothers reported the Municipal Services Committee met this
afternoon at 4:30 p.m. The Committee reviewed Ordinance No.
4970, which approves funds from King County for the Local
Hazardous Waste Management Program, and Resolution No.
2845, which authorizes an amendment to the Basic Life Support
Services Contract. The Committee also received a presentation
from Public Works Director Currie regarding operations and
relations with TCI Cable. The next regular meeting of the Municipal
Services Committee is scheduled for Monday, June 2, 1997 at 4:30
p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Borden reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met May 12, 1997 at 8:00 p.m. The Committee
reviewed a request for bids for metal roofs for airport hangars,
proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments per the Growth
Management Hearings Board, and an application from Hendley &
Associates for a lot line adjustment. The Committee discussed
proposed 1997 Comprehensive Plan amendments, a planned unit
development ordinance, and the Lakeland annexation. The
Committee also received a presentation from Parks and Recreation
Director Deal on park plan concurrency. The next regular meeting
of the Planning and Community Development Committee is
scheduled for May 27, 1997 at 7:30 p.m.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met May 12,
1997. The Committee discussed the "B" Street LID and tabled the
issue until the next Public Works Committee meeting on May 27,
1997. The affected property owners will be notified of the meeting
and will be allowed to comment on the LID. Public Works
Committee items on the Council agenda this evening include
acceptance and expenditure of grant funds for acquisition of
property for the Highway 18/"C" Street interchange and vacation of
the unopened portion of Oravetz Road. The Committee discussed
the Goedecke North property proposals which will likely be returned
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to the bidders. The Committee also received briefings on the
Central Storm Drainage project and the Tribal sewer vault. The
next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled
for May 27, 1997 at 5:00 p.m.
D. Finance
Chair Barber reported the Finance Committee met this evening at
7:05 p.m. The Committee reviewed and recommends approval of
claims and payroll vouchers. The next regular meeting of the
Finance Committee is scheduled for Monday, June 2, 1997 at 7:00
p.m.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes
1. Minutes of the May 5, 1997 regular City Council meeting.
2. Minutes of the April 24, 1997 Cities and Schools Forum.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2, F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 122606 through 123002 in the
amount of $1,670,613.60 for Period 18 and dated May 19,
1997, and a wire transfer to Crista Ministries in the amount
of $1,228,500.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 238586 to 238872 in the amount of
$718,851.64 and Direct Payroll Deposit transmissions in the
amount of $243,663.62 for a grand total of $962,515.26 for
the pay period covering May 6, 1997 to May 8, 1997 are
approved for payment this 19th day of May, 1997.
C. Contract Administration
1. Public Works Project No. PR 553. 577. 545. and 592
O4.10.2 PR 553, 577, 545 and 592
City Council to award Public Works Contract No. 97-05,
Public Works Project Numbers PR 553, 577, 545, and 592,
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Combined Traffic Signal Installation and Intersection
Improvements, to Transtech Electric, Inc. on their bid of
$357,628.70.
2. Public Works' Project No, 592
O4.12.1 PR 592
City Council to award Public Works Contract No. 97-03,
Public Works Project Number 592, 1996 Sidewalk
Improvements, to Martir Construction on their low bid of
$99,950.00.
3. Auburn Airport Hangar Roofs
04.4.9.2
City Council to authorize a call for bids for a metal roof
system for Auburn Airport hangar buildings 2, 3, and 4.
D. Call for Public Hearing
1. Comprehensive Plan Amendments
03.4.3
City Council to call for a public hearing to be held June 2,
1997 on proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan.
2. Lakeland Hills Annexation
O3.1 ANX0004-97
City Council to call for a public hearing to be held June 2,
1997 on a petition for annexation of approximately 280 acres
of land located in Lakeland Hills, Pierce County.
Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by Councilmember Brothers to
approve the Consent Agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There were no items for City Council review under this section.
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VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Application No, PLT0001-95
03.5 PLT0001-95
City Council to consider the request of Ken Danielson for final plat
approval of Valley View Estates, an 8-lot single family subdivision,
located at the north end of Noble Court and east of Chinook
Elementary School on Auburn Way South.
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by Councilmember
Wagner to approve the final plat of Valley View Estates, and
request the City Attorney prepare the necessary ordinance.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
B. Application No. MIN0003-90
O3.10.3 MIN0003-90
City Council to consider the request of M. A. Segale, Inc., for a
surface mining permit to allow for the continued mining of a 254
acre parcel located on the east side of Kersey Way and southerly
of the Stuck River.
Councilmember Borden prefaced her motion by explaining that,
although she appreciates the letter submitted by Mr. Segale, a
closed record hearing is the only opportunity the City Council has
to ask questions about the project.
Motion by Councilmember Borden to hold a closed record hearing
at the June 2, 1997 City Council meeting on Application No.
MIN0003-90.
Councilmember Wagner spoke in favor of the motion to hold a
closed record hearing in order to afford the City Council an
opportunity to hear a staff report and ask questions on the
application. Councilmember Wagner seconded the motion.
Councilmember Barber spoke in favor of affirming the Hearing
Examiner's decision rather than scheduling a closed record
hearing.
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MOTION FAILED. 3-4. Councilmembers Barber, Cerino, Poe and
Singer voted no.
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by Councilmember
Wagner to approve the surface mining permit application based
upon the Hearing Examiner's findings of fact, conclusions and
conditions, and instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary
ordinance.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
C. Application No. LI A0007-97
A3.13.1.9
City Council to consider the request of P. Hendley & Associates for
a lot line adjustment for parcels located near the intersection of
Oravetz Road and Mill Pond Drive.
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by Councilmember
Barber to authorize the Mayor to sign the lot line adjustment.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. O~inances
1. Ordinance No. 4969
F5.2.15
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the acceptance of a grant from the
Transportation Improvement Board for the reconstruction of
"A" Street SW, 3rd to Main.
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by
Councilmember Cerino to introduce and adopt Ordinance
No. 4969.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
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2. Ordinance No. 4970
O3.4.1.21, F5.3
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving reimbursement of funds in the
amount of Eighteen Thousand One Hundred Seventy-three
and 00/100 dollars, ($18,173), and authorizing the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute Memorandum of Understanding
between the Seattle-King County Department of Public
Health and the City of Auburn to accept the reimbursement
funds for implementation of a portion of the educational
element of the Local Hazardous Waste Management
Program.
Motion by Councilmember Brothers, second by
Councilmember Poe to introduce and adopt Ordinance No.
4970.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Ordinance No. 4971
O3.10.3 MIN0002-94R
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving
the revisions to Ordinance No. 4909 to amend the surface
mining permit to allow the excavation of approximately
170,000 cubic yards of material to accommodate the
construction of a 102 lot residential single family subdivision
within the city of Auburn, Washington.
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by
Councilmember Barber to introduce and adopt Ordinance
No. 4971.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
4. Ordinance No. 4972
O3.10.1 CUP0001-94
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, repealing
Auburn City Ordinance No. 4908 passed September 16,
1996 providing for a conditional use permit to allow duplexes
on property zoned R-2 (single-family) located easterly of "W"
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Street NW and westerly of the terminus of 15th Street NW,
within the city of Auburn, Washington.
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by
Councilmember Wagner to adopt Ordinance No. 4972.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 2842
A3.13.4, O4.9.1 PR 529
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor of the City of Auburn to
execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement with the owners of
real property designated as Tax Parcel Number 395440-
0050-01, Washington State Department of Transportation
Parcel Number 1-15841 relating to the State Route 18/"C"
Street S.W. Interchange Improvement Project (PR 529).
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by
Councilmember Poe to adopt Resolution No. 2842.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Resolution No. 2843
03.9 V-03-94
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, fixing a time for a public hearing on the petition
for vacation of the unopened portion of Oravetz Road from
east of Mill Pond Drive SE to approximately "A" Street SE,
within the city of Auburn, Washington.
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by
Councilmember Cerino to adopt Resolution No. 2843.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
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3. Resolution No. 2844
03.5 PLT0002-94R
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving the revisions to Resolution No. 2774
to amend the preliminary plat to reduce the number of
single-family lots located east of "W" Street NW and west of
the terminus of 15th Street NW, within the city of Auburn,
Washington.
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by
Councilmember Wagner to adopt Resolution No. 2844.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
4. Resolution No. 2845
02.2
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 Contract Amendment to Emergency
Medical Services Contract No. D17775D between the City of
Auburn and King County for 1992-1997 and specifying the
1997 funding total for Basic Life Support Services.
Motion by Councilmember Brothers, second by
Councilmember Poe to adopt Resolution No. 2845.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT
A. Executive Session
Mayor Booth recessed the regular meeting to executive session at
8:13 p.m. for approximately 40 minutes in order to discuss
litigation. Mayor Booth indicated no action is anticipated as a result
of the executive session.
Mayor Booth reconvened the meeting at 8:59 p.m.
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IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council this
evening, the meeting adjourned at 8:59 p.m.
Approved on the d2~/~ay of ~ ,1997.
97M5-19.DOC
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