HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-15-1997 Council Minutes CITY OF AUBURN
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
December 15, 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 Heineman, Parks and
Recreation Director Dick Deal, Finance Director Diane L. Supler,
Public Works Director Frank Curde, City Engineer Dennis Dowdy,
Planning and Community Development Director Paul Krauss,
Assistant Planning Director Lynn Rued, City Attorney Michael J.
Reynolds, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a) Invocation
Preceding the oaths of office, invocation was
delivered by Pastor Robert Vahey of the First United
Methodist Church of Auburn.
b) Oaths of Office
(1) The Honorable Judge Darrell E. Phillipson will
administer the Oath of Office to Mayor Charles
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A. Booth elected to a four-year term to expire
December 31, 2001.
Judge Phillipson administered the oath of
office to Mayor Charles Booth for a term
beginning January 1, 1998 and ending
December 31, 2001.
(2) The Honorable Judge Darrell E. Phillipson will
administer the Oath of Office to those elected
as members to the City Council and whose
terms will expire December 31,2001:
Rich Wagner
Jeanne Barber
Pete Lewis
Judge Phillipson administered individual oaths
of office to Councilmember Rich Wagner,
Councilmember Jeanne Barber, and
Councilmember-elect Pete Lewis for terms
beginning January 1, 1998 and ending
December 31, 2001.
Mayor Booth recognized former
Councilmembers Don Kurle and Bud Larson in
the audience this evening.
c) Ce~i~cates of Achievement
Mayor Booth to present Certificates of Outstanding
Achievement to members of Auburn Junior Football
who are the 1997 Champions of the Puget Sound
Junior Football League, Sweet Pea Division.
For clarification of these minutes, the following
presentations were made immediately following Item
I.B, Roll Call, of these minutes.
With the assistance of Auburn Junior Football League
Association President Kory Hill, Mayor Booth
presented Certificates of Outstanding Achievement to
members of the Auburn Junior Football League in
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recognition of their successful season as the 1997
Champions of the Puget Sound Junior Football
League's Sweet Pea Division. Members of the team
present to receive their certificate and congratulations
from the Mayor and City Council included: Chris
Lewis, Michael Schartow, lan Webb, Peteranthony
Hoopi, Jr., Travis House, Daniel Phair, Matthew
Stach, Seth Wallace, AJ Allen, Jimmy Brehmer,
Steven Bromley, Josh Brown, Justin Dano, Kevin
DeLile, Daniel Edwards, Jason Gajewski, Kael
Johnson, Dalynn Jones, Tyler Libadia, Bob Murphy,
Corey Ray, Kirk Ray, Colton Rodgers, Brandon
Smith, Alex Valdes, Frankie Bontempo, Thomas
Conway, Stefan Cordova, Andrew Merrill, and Kevin
Nishimoto. Team member Mitchell Deeds was not
present. Team coaches present included Mr. Jim
Brehmer, Mr. Dennis Libadia, Mr. Dan Weed, Mr. Kurt
Summers, and Mr. Stevens.
On behalf of the Auburn Junior Football League
Sweet Pea Division, team member Justin Dano
presented Mayor Booth with a traveling plaque
commemorating the 1997 Championship. The plaque
will be displayed at city hall and the trophy will travel
through the schools.
d) Library Director Andy Waters
Mayor Booth and Auburn Library Board members
Nancy Colson, Kim Harlington, Dr. Melvin Linbloom,
and Phillip Jenkins presented a plaque to Library
Director Andy Waters in recognition of his dedicated
service and contributions to the City as Auburn
Library Director from 1992 through 1997. Mr. Waters
has accepted a position with the Whatcom County
Library system. He thanked the Library Board of
Trustees and City Council for their support of the
library. Ms. Colson reported the Library Board met
this evening in its last meeting as the Board of
Trustees for the Auburn Municipal Library. The library
will become part of the King County Library system
effective January 1, 1998. Mayor Booth announced
that the Library Board will continue as a City of
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Auburn board even after the transfer of the library to
the King County Library system.
2. APPointments
a) Business Improvement Area Committee of
Ratepayers
A1.10
City Council consideration on the following
appointments to the Business Improvement Area
Committee of Ratepayers for the Auburn Downtown
Association.
Position Term
No. Name Business Name Expires
1 Don Gardner Green River Music 06/30/00
2 Jack Jones Auburn Lawn & Garden 06/30/00
3 Jan Cavanaugh Cavanaugh Ace Hardware 06/30/00
4 Robin Gilbert Robin's Barber Shop 06/30/00
7 Diane Fritschy Washington Mutual 06/30/99
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by
Councilmember Barber to confirm the appointments
to the Business Improvement Area Committee of
Ratepayers.
Motion carried unanimously. 7-0.
D. Agenda Modifications
Agenda modifications included a correction to the business name
associated with Robin Gilbert under Item I.C.2.a of these minutes, and six
pages of the 1997 Comprehensive Plan amendments inadvertently
omitted from the agenda packet transmitted under Item VII.A.1 of these
minutes.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1. Draft Telecommunications Ordinance and Other Ordinances
Related to Telecommunications (Continued from December
1, 1997)
The City Council invites public comment on ordinances
relating to telecommunications; establishing requirements for
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telecommunication carriers' and providers' use of the public
rights-of-way and public property; describing the procedures
for application of telecommunication business registration,
telecommunications right-of-way use authorizations and
permitting processes, franchises, and facilities leases;
describing violations and establishing penalties.
City Engineer Dennis Dowdy presented the staff report on
the draft telecommunications ordinance. He explained that
draft Ordinance No. 5034 relates to telecommunications and
other commercial utilities, draft Ordinance No. 5042 includes
amendments to Auburn City Code Title 12, draft Ordinance
No. 5043 relates to amendments to Auburn City Code Title
13, and draft Ordinance No. 5044 relates to business
registration requirements under Auburn City Code Title 5.
Mr. Dowdy advised that the draft ordinances were distributed
to approximately 23 agencies for their review.
Mr. Dowdy reviewed the organization of draft Ordinance No.
5034 which establishes a new Auburn City Code Title 20,
entitled "Telecommunications and other Commercial
Utilities." The ordinance includes chapters regarding
general provisions, right-of-way use agreements, franchises,
facility/property leases, conditions common to all three, and
a reserved chapter for open video systems (OVS). The
administrative processes will be very similar to the right-of-
way agreement process.
Councilmember Borden questioned the calculation of the
proposed franchise fee, which is not to exceed six percent of
gross revenues. City Engineer Dowdy explained that six
percent is established as a maximum fee, and the franchise
fee cannot exceed six percent by state law. The current rate
is 4.5%.
Mayor Booth opened the public hearing.
Edward Fournier, Electric Lightwave, Inc., 1218 Third
Avenue, Ste 410, Seattle, WA, 98101
Mr. Fournier reported that Electric Lightwave representatives
have been conversing with City staff throughout the
development of the draft telecommunications ordinance. Mr.
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Fournier submitted a letter dated December 15, 1997
containing his comments on the proposed
telecommunications ordinance and other ordinances related
to telecommunications.
Mr. Fournier highlighted some of Electric Lightwave's major
concerns with the ordinances. He suggested changing the
words "billing address" contained within the definition of
"Gross Revenue" under Section 20.02.020 of proposed
Ordinance No. 5034 to "service address." He also
suggested the section include a reference to RCW
35.21.714, which addresses exclusions to gross revenue,
specifically interconnection fees paid between
telecommunications companies.
Mr. Fournier suggested adding the following language to
Section 20.06.180G: "Any City request for access to books
and records, shall be allowed by Franchisee at reasonable
times and for reasonable purposes. Such information shall
be held in strict confidence by City and used only for the
purpose stated herein." He suggested the same language
for Sections 20.06.200C and 20.10.200B.
Mr. Fournier spoke regarding Section 20.10.210 and leased
capacity. He suggested the intent of the section should be
better defined. He suggested the City include "reseller" or
"sublease with intent to resell" language to better define the
City's intent.
Mr. Fournier addressed Section 20.10.340A regarding civil
penalties. He questioned the range of penalty from $100 to
$1,000 per occurrence. He suggested the City establish
criteria to determine the severity of the penalty.
Mr. Fournier questioned the pole attachment fee under
Section 20.10.460. He suggested the $60.00 fee is
excessive compared to other service areas. He noted that
the pole attachment fee in Los Angeles, California is $24.50.
He questioned whether Section 20.10.460 complies with
RCW 35.21.714.
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Councilmember Wagner asked whether a schedule exists of
other cities' pole attachment fees. Mr. Fournier explained
that schedules are developed between a
telecommunications company and an agency which reflects
the amortized cost of the poles. Mr. Fournier agreed to
provide City Engineer Dowdy with a sample formula.
There were no other requests from the audience to speak
during the public hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by
Councilmember Poe to close the public hearing.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Moratorium on Telecommunications Facilities
O3.10.9
On April 7, 1997, the City of Auburn placed a moratorium on
the issuance of permits for commercial wireless
telecommunication facilities and towers for a period of six (6)
months. On September 15, 1997 the Council extended the
moratorium on the issuance of permits for commercial
wireless telecommunications facilities and towers on City-
owned property and rights of way for an additional sixty (60)
days, and on November 3, 1997 the Council extended the
moratorium an additional sixty-five (65) days. The
moratorium will expire January 7, 1998.
Mayor Booth opened the public hearing. There were no
requests from the audience to speak.
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by
Councilmember Cerino to close the public hearing.
In response to questions from Councilmember Cerino, City
Attorney Reynolds advised that the law allows the City to
implement a moratorium in order to make adjustments to
laws and policies. Moratoriums cannot continue indefinitely.
Based on the comments received to date and the redratts of
the ordinances, the moratorium has been justified.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
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3. Application No. ANX0005-97
O3.1 ANX0005-97
This is a public hearing with regard to a petition for
annexation of a 2.79 acre parcel of land located at the east
end of East Main Street.
Mayor Booth opened the public hearing.
Cecil Stephenson, 2105 2"d Street SE, Auburn, WA
Mr. Stephenson described his residence as south of the
proposed annexation area. He questioned whether his
property is included in the proposed annexation. He
recalled that approximately one year ago, he and a neighbor
attempted to annex to the city; however, there was
insufficient support from other area neighbors. It was
determined that Mr. Stephenson's property is not within the
proposed annexation area. Mr. Stephenson inquired
regarding the benefits of annexation. Assistant Planning
Director Rued explained there are several benefits to
annexing to the City. Annexation allows you to be closer to
your local government, water and sewer utility fees are less
than those charged to customers outside city limits, and
police and fire service would be provided by the City. In
response to a question from Mr. Stephenson, Parks and
Recreation Director Deal reported the City will be completing
a master site plan in 1998 for the Green River access site
and the Fenster farmstead site. No development will take
place in 1998. Mr. Stephenson indicated he would contact
the Planning Department regarding the annexation process.
There were no other requests from the audience to speak
during the hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by
Councilmember Wagner to close the public hearing.
Councilmember Wagner inquired regarding the property
owner who had not signed the petition. Assistant Planning
Director Rued advised that the property owner has not
responded either in favor or in opposition to the annexation.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by
Councilmember Singer to approve the annexation and
instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolution
to the King County Boundary Review Board.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
B. Audience Participation
Mary Urbach, 1201 Pacific Avenue, Suite 1900, Tacoma, WA
Mary Urbach spoke on behalf of the Terrace View development.
She spoke regarding Ordinance No. 5051, which adopts the 1997
Comprehensive Plan amendments and appears on this evening's
agenda. She noted that Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment 3
is conditioned upon either a preannexation agreement or
annexation of the property to the city of Auburn. She indicated the
developer has no objection to the conditions on Comprehensive
Plan Map Amendment 3. She explained that the developer has not
petitioned the City of Auburn for annexation because Pierce County
has indicated it will oppose annexation and pursue Auburn for a
share of the cost of the 8~ Street corridor project. She estimated
that the portion of the project that goes through the Terrace View
project will cost $5 to $10 million. Ms. Urbach expressed support
for either a utility extension agreement or a preannexation
agreement for the Terrace View project.
Councilmember Poe questioned where the wording "or annexation
of the property" contained in Comprehensive Plan Map
Amendment 3 originated. Planning and Community Development
Director Krauss explained that the wording was added to make it
clear that the property could come into the city either through
annexation or through a preannexation agreement. Assistant
Planning Director Rued added that there may not be a
preannexation agreement and the City may proceed to annexation.
Mr. Krauss also added that a preannexation agreement may not be
recommended for the Terrace View project.
In response to a question from Councilmember Cerino, Ms. Urbach
responded that Auburn is the exclusive provider of water and sewer
utility services for the Terrace View project. The developer desires
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utility services and has extended services through a latecomer's
agreement. Over the past two years, the developer has met with
City staff to negotiate the terms of a preannexation agreement.
She indicated it was the developer's intent to have a preannexation
agreement in hand when the request was made for Comprehensive
Plan Map Amendment 3.
Planning and Community Development Director Krauss responded
to questions raised by Councilmember Cerino regarding the
provision of utilities outside city limits. Mr. Krauss referred to a City
policy which originated in 1991 and was amended in 1995. The
policy states that any property requesting utilities from the City and
is adjacent to city limits can only receive utilities through
annexation. The Lakeland Hills preannexation agreement was a
deviation from that policy, and it has been fraught with difficulties.
Councilmember Poe pointed out the number of preannexation
agreements that exist on Lea Hill. Planning and Community
Development Director Krauss explained the City's policy requires
annexation to the city when the property is adjacent to city limits,
and also provides that properties not adjacent to city limits must
enter into preannexation agreements with the City and develop to
City standards. Mr. Krauss reported that during his tenure with the
City, there have been only two instances where the City has
elected not to require immediate annexation. One is the Lakeland
Hills agreement, which is currently in litigation. The other was for a
parcel adjacent to city limits and above the golf course. The parcel
is remote from city services and roads, and the Planning and
Community Development Committee recommended not to require
annexation.
Ms. Urbach expressed her disagreement with Mr. Krauss's
characterization of the City's policy. She argued that the City's
policy does not require annexation prior to receiving services, but
states a condition of utility service is annexation. She indicated
that the developer has agreed to sign a no-protest agreement in
order for the Terrace View project to receive utility services from
the City of Auburn. She also indicated the developer would be
willing to proceed with annexation if it were not for the Pierce
County corridor issue and the City's requirement that the developer
bear the costs for construction of a major arterial. Ms. Urbach
urged the City to allow the Terrace View project to receive utility
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services through a preannexation agreement or a utility extension
agreement with a no protest covenant.
Ms. Urbach explained her purpose before the Council this evening
is to clarify the Terrace View developer's position regarding
annexation.
Councilmember Wagner recalled that Comprehensive Plan Map
Amendment 3 had more to do with the guaranteed use of the land
as proposed rather than the preannexation or annexation
agreement.
Mr. Urbach again spoke in favor of an "agreement" or "contract" to
provide utility services to Terrace View and would assure the City
the development would be annexed to the City.
Planning and Community Development Director Krauss advised
that in 1991, the City adopted Policy 22-32 which obligated
developments receiving city utilities to develop to city standards. In
1995, the policy was strengthened by requiring annexation to the
city if the property is adjacent to city limits.
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 discussed the surplus of
some police department property. The next regular meeting of the
Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for Monday, January 5,
1998.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Borden reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met December 8, 1997. The Committee discussed the
Museum Services Agreement, Ordinance No. 5056 to reduce the
administrative charges for some of the parks programs, and
Ordinance No. 5057 which approves a grant from King County to
provide funding for late night and after school programs. The
Committee also received a presentation from the architect working
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on the library building design. The Committee had concerns with
traffic flow to and from the library via Auburn Way South and
design of the library as a one-story facility. The Committee will
discuss the new library building again at its next meeting, and the
Council can expect to receive a presentation on the library building
sometime in January, 1998. The next regular meeting of the
Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for
Monday, December 22, 1997 at 7:30 p.m.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met December
8, 1997. The Committee discussed several items which appear on
the City Council's agenda this evening. The Committee also held
discussions with the owners of the Sun Break Caffi regarding right-
of-way use related to development of their new facility. The next
regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for
Monday, December 22, 1997 at 5:00 p.m.
D. Finance
Chair Barber reported the Finance Committee met this evening at
6:00 p.m. The Committee discussed Ordinance No. 5059,
Resolution No. 2891, Resolution No. 2892, and claims and payroll
vouchers. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is
scheduled Monday, January 5, 1998 at 6:30 p.m.
E. Committee on Committees
Chair Wagner reported the Committee on Committees met
December 8, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. The Committee developed a
suggested committee structure and assignments for 1998 as
outlined in Resolution No. 2899 of this evening's agenda. The
Committee on Committees meets as needed and is not expected to
meet again until December 1998.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes
1. Minutes of the November 3, 1997 special City Council
meeting.
2. Minutes of the December 1, 1997 regular City Council
meeting.
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3. City Council to amend the September 15, 1997 Special City
Council meeting minutes as follows:
Amend page 3, second paragraph, third sentence to
read: "Last year the City of Auburn lost $32 million in
the collection of manufacturing tax assessed
valuation of property located in the city."
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2, F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 128461 through 128829 in the
amount of $1,597,194.87 and claims check number 128830
in the amount of $413.67 for Period 12 and dated December
15, 1997.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 242777 to 243375 in the amount of
$950,029.24 and electronic deposit transmissions in the
amount of $503,178.19 for a grand total of $1,453,207.43 for
the pay period covering November 27, 1997 to December 1,
1997 are approved for payment this 15t" day of December,
1997.
C. Contract Administration
1. Public Works Project Number PR 591 and PR 613
O4.11.1 PR591, O4.11.1 PR613
City Council to grant permission to advertise for bids for
Public Works Project Number PR 591, Pump Station, and
Public Works Project Number PR 613, Intertie Pump Station.
2. Public Works Project Numbers PR 609, PR 610, PR 611 and
PR 618
O4.11.1 PR609, PR610, PR611, 04.6.3 PR618
City Council to grant permission to advertise for bids for
Public Works Project Number PR 609, PR 610, and PR 611,
Lea Hill Intertie Water Main Projects, and Public Works
Project Number PR 618, Sanitary Sewer Extension, located
along SE 304th Street.
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3.Public Works Project Number PR 585
O4.11.1 PR 585
City Council to award Contract No. 97-26, Public Works
Project Number PR 585, Well #6 Drilling, to the lowest
responsible bidder, Holt Drilling, Inc., on their bid of
$145,262.00 plus Washington State sales tax.
4. Public Works Project Number PR 586
O4.8.1 PR 586
City Council to accept the project and approve Final Pay
Estimate No. 13 to Harbor Pacific Contractors for Contract
No. 96-01, Project Number PR 586, North Central Storm
Improvements, in the amount of $756.28.
D. Surplus Property
F4.6.1
1. Police Department
City Council to authorize the surplus and disposition of the
following police equipment:
Motorola MT 500 Radio Serial Number: City Tag
230AFJ 0461 230AC E 1436 021-77
230AFJ0459 230ACE1434
230AEL1454 230AFJ0462
230AEL1450 230AEL1451
230AFJ0463 230ACE1435 021 175
230-2145 230AEL1453
230AFJ0460 230ACE1438
Radio Chargers
3 Individual Chargers
14 Batteries
ICOM Radios
Serial Numbers
03061 021 484
03082 021 485
03098 021 479
0012100108
Radio Chargers
21065
21062
21064
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6 Batteries
E. Real Property Sale
A3.13.4
1. "1" Street NE & 26th NE
Permission to advertise for proposals/bids for the
disposal/sale of 0.24 acres of real property located at "1"
Street NE and 26th Street NE.
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 review under this section.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Application No. ZOA0003-97
O3.4.2.1.2
City Council consideration on the request to amend Auburn City
Code Chapter 18.62, Surface Mining.
Assistant Planning Director Rued explained the proposed changes
to Auburn City Code Chapter 18.62 are to reflect changes in state
law and to preclude the need for a surface mining permit for small
projects. Mr. Rued reported that the mining operators in the area
were advised of the proposed changes to the Surfacing Mining
chapter of the Zoning Ordinance.
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by Councilmember
Wagner to approve the proposed revisions to the Surface Mining
Chapter18.62 of the Zoning Ordinance, and to instruct the City
Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
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VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. O~inances
1. Ordinance No. 5051
03.4.3, O3.4.1.3, O3.4.1.11, O3.4.1.14
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, relating to Planning; adopting Comprehensive
Plan map and text amendments pursuant to the provisions
of R.C.W. Chapter 36.70A and 35A.63 of the laws of the
state of Washington; designating these amendments as
guidelines for exercising the City's authority under the
Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA);
directing that this ordinance and Comprehensive Plan
amendments it adopts and approves be filed with the
Auburn City Clerk and be available for public inspection.
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by
Councilmember Wagner to introduce and adopt Ordinance
No. 5051.
Councilmember Wagner questioned whether a scrivener's
error exists on Map Amendment Number 6 where changes
to Maps 4 and 5 are referenced but the packet contains
Maps 4 through 14. Planning and Community Development
Director Krauss explained that Maps 4 and 5 were the only
two maps of Map Amendment Number modified by the
Council from the original presentation.
Councilmember Wagner suggested the Council should
clari~ Comprehensive Plan Amendment 3, as suggested by
Councilmember Poe, to include language that the
amendment will only take effect upon the signing of a
preannexation agreement, which could include facilities
extension agreements, and make it more consistent with
other properties.
Councilmember Borden questioned when the City would
annex without a preannexation agreement. Planning and
Community Development Director Krauss explained the
City's policy states that if property is adjacent to the city
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limits, the property must annex in order to receive utility
services. If the properly is remote from the city, the property
owner can sign a preannexation agreement. To delete the
words "or annexation of the property" would be inconsistent
with the Council's adopted policy.
Councilmember Singer inquired regarding the exception
made for the property adjacent to city limits above the golf
course. Mr. Krauss recalled that the City Council
determined that annexation of the property was
inappropriate at the time.
Councilmember Cerino noted that the amendment states
"This amendment will only take effect upon the signing of a
preannexation agreement or annexation of the property."
The City can offer the utility services either upon the signing
of an agreement or upon annexation of the property.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Ordinance No. 5056
F4.3, O5.1, A3.5.5.3
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending City Code Chapter 3.68 entitled "City
Parks and Recreation Fees" by amending Section 3.68.040
entitled "Standards for Setting Fees and Charges",
subsection A.1, entitled "Recreation Program Fees", to
provide for a maximum administrative charge.
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by
Councilmember Wagner to introduce and adopt Ordinance
No. 5056.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Ordinance No. 5057
F5.3, 03.11.2
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving an appropriation and expenditure of
grant funds in the amount of Thirteen Thousand and 00/100
Dollars, ($13,000.00), and authorizing the Mayor to execute
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Contract Amendment No. 3 with King County for late night
and after school programs.
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by
Councilmember Barber to introduce and adopt Ordinance
No. 5057.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
4. Ordinance No. 5058
03.8 REZ0003-97
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, providing
for the rezoning of property located at 36229 148th Avenue
S.E., within the city of Auburn, Washington, changing the
zoning classification thereof from RR (Rural Residential) to
R-2 (Single Family).
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by
Councilmember Wagner to introduce and adopt Ordinance
No. 5058.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
5. Ordinance No. 5059
F3.11
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Ordinance No. 4934, the 1997
Budget Ordinance, and authorizing the Mayor to accept
Schedule "A" which relates to the City of Auburn 1997
Budget for additional appropriations in various accounts in
several funds pursuant to RCW 35A.33.120, and setting
forth findings.
Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by
Councilmember Brothers to introduce and adopt Ordinance
No. 5059.
Finance Director Supler presented a brief overview of the
amendments to the 1997 Budget in the areas of Planning,
Public Works, and Non-departmental. The increase in the
Planning Department includes $175,000 in professional
services with outside legal firms. The professional services
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with Randy Young is more of a housekeeping amendment.
The majority of the cost was funded by a grant, and the
amendment reflects the grant expenditure. The amendment
to Engineering salaries was necessitated to redistribute their
salaries among the General Fund and utility funds. In
preparing the 1997 Budget, it was anticipated that more
engineering work would be done in utilities. However,
because of significant development occurring in 1997, more
engineering was performed in the general services areas.
Non-departmental amendments include a $300,000 transfer
to the Capital Projects Fund. This amount reflects funds
received from the Boeing Equipment Holding Company and
are one-time payments to be received over the next three
years. It is recommended to allocate the funds to the
Capital Projects Fund for one-time purchases rather than to
absorb it into general operations.
Councilmember Poe expressed concern with the amount of
the amendments required for Planning and Engineering
salaries and professional services. Finance Director Supler
explained that the Finance Department monitors revenues
and budget expenditures on a monthly basis. Finance staff
work with other department staff to ensure the expenditures
remain within the overall budget.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 2891
A4.5.2
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
a Technical Services Agreement between the City of Auburn
and Techstaff, Inc. to procure temporary design and
construction-inspection staff through the end of 1998.
Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by
Councilmember Brothers to adopt Resolution No. 2891.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
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2. Resolution No. 2892
A4.5.2
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
a Technical Services Agreement between the City of Auburn
and H. L. Yoh Company to procure temporary staff through
the end of 1998.
Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by
Councilmember Brothers to adopt Resolution No. 2892.
Personnel Director Heineman advised that between the
temporary staff contracts with Techstaff and H. L. Yoh
Company, the City utilizes approximately three temporary
staff positions.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Resolution No. 2893
A5.2.8, A5.3.19
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk of the
City of Auburn to execute an Agreement for Museum
Services between the City and the White River Valley
Historical Society for the management and funding of the
White River Valley Historical Society Museum.
Motion by Councilmember Borden, second by
Councilmember Wagner to adopt Resolution No. 2893.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
4. Resolution No. 2896
A3.16.9
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
separate Agreements for Professional Real Property
Appraisal and Review Appraisal Services for the year 1998
between the City and the Lema Consulting Group, Inc., and
Strickland, Heischman & Hoss, Inc.
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Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by
Councilmember Cerino to adopt Resolution No. 2896.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
5. Resolution No. 2897
A3.16.9
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
an Agreement for Professional Real Property Negotiation
and Relocation Services for the year 1998 between the City
and Universal Field Services, Inc.
Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by
Councilmember Cerino to adopt Resolution No. 2897.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
6. Resolution No. 2899
A3.7.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, repealing Resolution No. 2797 passed January
6, 1997, 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 Wagner, second by
Councilmember Singer to adopt Resolution No. 2899.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT
A. Fast Freight Corridor Project
O4.5.1
Mayor Booth announced the City has received a request to sign a
memorandum of understanding with King County, port districts and
other participating cities related to the Fast Freight Corridor Project
to submit the project as one project for funding by the state. Mayor
Booth asked whether any Councilmember objected to signing the
memorandum of understanding, and no member of the Council
expressed any objection. Mayor Booth advised the project
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includes both Phase 1 and Phase 2. He also pointed out that the
alternatives for the grade separation project are on display in the
Council Chambers.
B. Executive Session
No executive session was held this evening.
C. Recessed Meeting
Mayor Booth suggested a recess of this evening's meeting to 4:00
p.m. on Monday, December 29, 1997.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Booth recessed the meeting at 9:35 p.m. to meet at 4:00 p.m. on
Monday, December 29, 1997.
Approved on the -J;"/'~'
day of ,1998.
Charles A. Booth, Mayor Danielle Daskam, City Clerk
97m12-15
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