HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-18-1998 CITY OF AUBURN
GOUNGIL MEETING MINUTES
May 18, 1998 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: Pete Lewis, Sue Singer, Trish Borden, Fred Poe,
Gene Cerino, and Rich Wagner. Councilmember Jeanne Barber
was excused from the meeting. Staff members present included:
Finance Director Diane L. Supler, City Engineer Dennis Dowdy,
Planning and Community Development Director Paul Krauss, City
Attorney Michael J. Reynolds, Fire Chief Bob Johnson, Police Chief
Dave Purdy, Assistant Personnel Director Dan Watts, Parks and
Recreation Director Dick Deal, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a) Proclamations
(1) Optimist Bike Safety Week
Mayor Booth read and presented a
proclamation declaring May 24 through 30,
1998 as Optimist Bike Safety Week in the city
of Auburn to Mr. Jim Fletcher and Mr. Frank
Nelson representing the Optimist Club.
2. Appointments
There were no appointments for City Council consideration.
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D. Aaenda Modifications
There was no agenda modification.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
No public hearing was scheduled for this evening.
B. Audience Participation
Terry Powell, Park Apartments, 510 M Street SE, Auburn
Mr. Powell, who resides at the Park Apartments, reported that the
manager of the apartment complex routinely inspects the individual
units every few weeks. He objected to the ongoing inspections.
He also questioned the method used by the manager to bill the
residents for water and sewer service. Mr. Powell requested the
City investigate any code violations that may be present at the
apartment complex. Mayor Booth advised that the State
Landlord/Tenant Law addresses most of Mr. Powell's concerns.
Finance Director Supler advised that the City serves many
apartment complexes and mobile home parks through one master
meter per complex. The property owner or manager may contract
with a third party to individually meter each unit. According to
preliminary review, the City's responsibility for enforcement extends
only to the master meter. Tenant issues with regard to the owner
or manager billing method should be addressed through the State
Landlord/Tenant Law. Mayor Booth advised that code violations
are enforced by the City. City Attorney Reynolds confirmed that
the State Landlord/Tenant Act specifies the relationship between
landlords and tenants. Mayor Booth urged Mr. Powell to contact
the Tenants' Advocate and to report any missing or stolen property
to the Police Department.
Ken Minkler, 607 29th Street SE, Auburn, WA
Mr. Ken Minkler questioned whether City officials know of any plans
to rebuild the Person Lanes bowling alley. Mayor Booth advised
that he does not know of any confirmed plans to rebuild the facility.
C. Correspondence
No correspondence was received for City Council review.
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III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A3.7.6
A, Municipal Services
Chair Poe reported the Municipal Services Committee met this
evening at 5:00 p.m. The Committee discussed and recommended
approval of Resolution No. 2964 authorizing a Professional
Services Agreement with Emergency Services Consulting Group
for the purpose of completing a Fire Station Location Study. The
Committee also discussed fireworks sales within the city of Auburn.
The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is
scheduled for Monday, June 1, 1998 at 5:00 p.m.
B. Plannin.a & Community Development
Vice Chair Singer reported the Planning and Community
Development Committee last met on April 27, 1998. The
Committee recommended approval of a Water and Sewer
Agreement and adoption of several resolutions related to human
services funding. The Committee also discussed an interlocal
agreement and fee schedule relating to school impact fees. She
requested corrections to the April 27, 1998 Planning and
Community Development Committee meeting minutes to delete the
fifth paragraph under Action Item No. 15 and delete the last
paragraph of Information Item No. 2. The Committee also
discussed the Lakeland annexation, Livable Communities
Conference, and Chronic Public Inebriates. The next regular
meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee
is scheduled for Tuesday, May 26, 1998.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met May 11,
1998. The Committee discussed an amendment to the contract
with Pacific Groundwater Group, and received public comments
from citizens regarding flooding in the north end of the city. The
Committee also completed review of design standards and
recommended the installation of a four-way stop at the intersection
of Terrace View and "W" Street. The next regular meeting of the
Public Works Committee is scheduled for May 26, 1998 at 4:30
p.m.
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D. Finance
Vice Chair Wagner reported the Finance Committee met this
evening at 6:30 p.m. The Committee reviewed and recommended
approval of claims and payroll vouchers. The Committee also
discussed the financing mechanism for the Lake Tapps Parkway.
The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled
for June 1, 1998 at 6:30 p.m.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes
1. Minutes of the May 4, 1998 regular City Council meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2,F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 132224 through 132524 in the
amount of $1,476,467.87 for Period 18 and dated May 18,
1998.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 245915 to 246162 in the amount of
$735,548.99 and electronic deposit transmissions in the
amount of $463,486.22 for a grand total of $1,199,035.21 for
the pay period covering April 29, 1998 to May 12, 1998.
C. Contract Administration
1. Amendment No. 4 to Agreement for Professional Services
between the City of Auburn and Pacific Groundwater Group
City Council to approve Amendment No. 4 to Agreement for
Professional Services AG-C-15 between the City of Auburn
and Pacific Groundwater Group for the continuation of the
Water Resources Program and data collection efforts
through 1998 in an amount not to exceed $999,570.
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2. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement for Professional Services
between the City of Auburn and Consoer Townsend
Envirodyne Engineers, Inc.
City Council to approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement for
Professional Services AG-C-45 between the City of Auburn
and Consoer Townsend Envirodyne Engineers, Inc. for
continued work on alternatives for improvements on capacity
sewer needs on Auburn Way South in an amount not to
exceed $30,000.
D. Call for Public Hearing
1. Water Service Rates
F4.3, 04.11.2
City Council to call for a public hearing to be held on June 1,
1998 to receive public comments with regard to rate
changes for water service based on actual cost of service.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to
approve the consent agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Resolution No. 2950
On May 4, 1998, the City Council tabled a motion by
Councilmember Poe and second by Councilmember Wagner to
adopt Resolution No. 2950.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor to execute the 1998 Service Agreement
between the City of Auburn and the Economic Development
Council.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to remove Resolution No. 2950 from the table.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
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MOTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2950 CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
There were no items for Council consideration under this section.
VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. O~inances
1. Ordinance No. 5097
03.8
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, providing
for the rezoning of property located at 300 "M" Street N.E.,
within the City of Auburn, Washington, changing the zoning
classification thereof from R-2 (single family) to R-O
(residential office).
City Attorney Reynolds read the title of Ordinance No. 5097.
In response to a question from Councilmember Borden,
Planning and Community Development Director Krauss
advised that the variance referred to in the ordinance was
approved by the Hearing Examiner and does not come
before the City Council. Ordinance No. 5097 addresses the
rezone, which requires City Council approval.
Councilmember Borden questioned the creation of nine (9)
parking spaces for a small, one-person office. Planning and
Community Development Director Krauss responded that
city code requires seven parking spaces and the applicant is
proposing nine. Mr. Krauss could not address the
applicant's reason for requesting nine parking spaces.
Councilmember Borden noted that during the Hearing
Examiner's hearing on the application, the applicant and
neighbors expressed the desire to retain trees on the
property. She questioned whether retaining the trees would
be possible with the creation of nine parking spaces.
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5097.
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Councilmember Borden moved to amend the Ordinance No.
5097 to insert the following sentence after the third sentence
of Section 3.1 as follows: "The Planning Director shall have
the authority to reduce the number of parking spaces in
order to preserve trees on the property." Councilmember
Singer seconded.
In response to a question from Councilmember Cerino,
Councilmember Borden indicated the intent of her motion is
to allow the Planning and Community Development Director
the authority to reduce the number of parking spaces to the
minimum allowed, which is seven, in order to preserve the
trees.
Councilmember Poe requested clarification of the proposed
amendment. He also spoke against reducing the number of
parking spaces.
Councilmember Cerino noted that the parking spaces will be
on the M Street side of the property. Councilmember
Borden referred to the site plan, which indicates the trees
are located on the south end of the property. Some of the
trees are within two parking spaces.
Councilmember Wagner questioned whether the Planning
Director already has the authority to reduce the number of
parking spaces to seven. Councilmember Borden noted that
the Findings of Fact contained in Ordinance No. 5097 calls
for nine parking spaces. City Attorney Reynolds advised
that the applicant would not be able to reduce the number of
parking spaces to seven unless Ordinance No. 5097 is
amended to allow such reduction.
Councilmember Borden spoke in favor of working with the
applicant to preserve trees on the property.
Councilmember Wagner spoke in favor of the proposed
amendment.
Councilmember Poe inquired regarding the landscaping
requirements for the property. Mr. Krauss advised that Type
2 landscaping is required. The variance granted by the
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Hearing Examiner reduces the depth of the required
landscaping on the north and south sides of the property.
Councilmember Poe spoke in favor of allowing the applicant
more flexibility. He suggested giving the Planning Director
authority to modify the landscaping requirements.
MOTION TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 5097 CARRIED. 4-
2. Councilmembers Cerino and Poe voted no.
MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND ADOPT ORDINANCE NO.
5097, AS AMENDED, CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
2. Ordinance No. 5098
O3.4.1.2
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, providing
for the zoning of the Lakeland property located in Pierce
County, within the city of Auburn, Washington, establishing
the zoning classification of Lakeland South PUD.
City Attorney Reynolds read the title of Ordinance No. 5098.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5098.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
3. Ordinance No. 5099
03.4.3
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Ordinance No. 5091 passed May 4,
1998, relating to adopting emergency Comprehensive Plan
map and text amendments to delete the finding of fact
pertaining to a call for public hearing.
City Attorney Reynolds read the title of Ordinance No. 5099.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5099.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
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B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 2957
A3.13.2, O4.11
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute two public
waterline facility easements between the City of Auburn
Parks and Recreation Department and the City of Auburn
Water Utility Enterprise Fund.
City Attorney Reynolds read the title of Resolution No. 2957.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 2957.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
2. Resolution No. 2959
A3.13.2, O4.11
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute a public
watermain easement between the City of Auburn Water
Utility Enterprise Fund and the Lakehaven Utility District.
City Attorney Reynolds read the title of Resolution No. 2959.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 2959.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
3. Resolution No. 2961
A3.11.2
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, repealing Resolution No. 2949 passed May 4,
1998, and creating a new resolution authorizing the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute an Agreement for Services with
Washington Women's Employment and Education to provide
employment training services to Auburn low income
residents.
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City Attorney Reynolds read the title of Resolution No. 2961.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 2961.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
4. Resolution No. 2962
03.11.2
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Resolution No. 2944 approved by
the City Council on May 4, 1998 which authorized the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute an Agreement with Children's
Home Society to provide child care services in order to
amend Section 1, "Agreement" of Resolution No. 2944, to
correct and clarify Section 1 "Agreement" by clarifying that
program services will be provided to Auburn residents rather
than just those who participate in the Families First Program.
City Attorney Reynolds read the title of Resolution No. 2962.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 2962.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
5. Resolution No. 2964
02.0
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
a Professional Services Agreement between the City of
Auburn and the Emergency Services Consulting Group for
the purpose of completing a fire station location study.
City Attorney Reynolds read the title of Resolution No. 2964.
He also noted a correction to the first finding of fact needs to
be made to change "$35,000" to "funds".
Councilmember Poe moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 2964.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
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VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT
A. SPecial City Council Meeting
Mayor Booth announced a special City Council meeting to be held
Tuesday, May 26, 1998 regarding the proposed Regional Finance
and Governance Plan.
B. Executive Session
Mayor Booth recessed the regular meeting to executive session at
8:17 p.m. for approximately 10 minutes in order to discuss real
estate matters. No action is anticipated following the executive
session.
Mayor Booth reconvened the meeting at 8:41 p.m.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council this evening,
the meeting adjourned at 8:41 p.m.
Approved on the is/' ~,/j.,~
="" day of ,f ,, ,1998.
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