HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-07-1998 CITY OF AUBURN
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
December 7, 1998 7:30 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
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A. Flag Salute
Mayor Booth called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM and led those
in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
B. Roll Call
Mayor Booth and the following Councilmembers were present:
Pete Lewis, Sue Singer, Jeanne Barber, Trish Borden, Fred Poe
and Rich Wagner. Councilmember Gene Cerino was excused.
Staff members present included: Planning and Community
Development Director Krauss, Assistant Planning Director Lynn
Rued, Senior Planner Bob Sokol, Personnel Director Brenda
Heineman, Fire Chief Bob Johnson, Police Chief Dave Purdy,
Finance Director Diane L. Supler, Parks and Recreation Director
Dick Deal, City Attorney Michael J. Reynolds, Public Works
Director Christine Engler, Traffic Engineer Steve Mullen, and City
Clerk Danielle Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a) Miss Auburn Scholarship Program
Mayor Booth to present a proclamation declaring
January 23, 1999 as a day to recognize the
contribution of parents, participants and volunteers for
the Miss Auburn Scholarship Program.
Mayor Booth read and presented the proclamation to
program directors Julie Poe and Nancy Carr
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designating January 23, 1999 as a day to recognize
the contribution of parents, participants, and
volunteers for the Miss Auburn Scholarship Program.
The following Miss Auburn Scholarship Program
contestants were introduced: Joanna Fonda, Sarah
Bousman, Tiffany Huston, Alisha Flesch, Marissa
Berg, Shannon Vaugn, Donielle Sadler, Laura
Mobley, Karmin Krebs, Amy Linderson, Brandi Hyder,
Brooke Kentch, Kimberly Morris, Kristen Chesire, and
Kristine Frei.
2. Appointments
There were no appointments for City Council review.
D. Agenda Modifications
Modifications to the agenda included the transmittal of the Final
Assessment Agreement between the City of Auburn and
Lumbermen's of Washington, Inc. under Item VII.A. 1, Ordinance
No. 5123 of these minutes.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
There were no public hearings scheduled for this evening.
B. Audience Participation
Alan Keimig, Keimig and Associates Architects, 216 "A" Street NW,
Auburn, WA
Mr. Keimig spoke in favor of Ordinance No. 5194 providing for
interim zoning of C-2 zoning on properties within portions of the
downtown area. He indicated the Auburn Downtown Task Force
supports the ordinance as it is a necessary instrument to protect
the downtown zoning and land use until the Downtown Plan can be
adopted.
Dan Carnrite, 922 17th Street NE, Auburn, WA
Mr. Carnrite previously spoke to the Council on October 19, 1998
regarding noise from helicopter air traffic in the northeast quadrant
of the city. Mr. Carnrite expressed regret that he had not yet
received an acknowledgment of his concerns. He recalled that on
September 20, 1998 he spoke with the Assistant Airport Manager
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regarding low-flying aircraft, specifically helicopters, and on
September 30, 1998 he spoke with Airport Manager regarding the
noise issue. The Airport Manager recommended Mr. Carnrite
address the City Council. On October 5, 1998, Mr. Carnrite sent a
letter to the City Council outlining his concerns. Mr. Carnrite
displayed a copy of a November 29, 1998 South County Journal
front page article regarding the air traffic concerns. He requested
that his concerns be taken seriously and resolved expeditiously.
Planning and Community Development Director Paul Krauss
explained that staff have been in contact with Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) and staff believed that the issues had been
resolved by the FAA. Mr. Krauss explained that once the aircraft
leaves the ground it is within the jurisdiction of the FAA. Mr.
Krauss agreed to investigate Mr. Carnrite's concerns further and
work with the FAA to alleviate those concerns.
Councilmember Wagner inquired whether the City can impose fees
for helicopter landings. Planning Director Krauss responded that
landing fees can be assessed across the board for all aircraft, but
may discourage aviation business for the airport. The FAA may
restrict landing fees for one type of aircraft when the fees are
meant to penalize that aircraft. Councilmember Wagner suggested
that staff investigate whether the City can regulate touch-and-go
maneuvers associated with training activities.
C. Correspondence
No correspondence was received for City Council review.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A3.7.6
A. Municipal Services
Chair Poe reported the Municipal Services Committee met this
evening at 5:00 PM. The Committee recommended approval of
Resolution No. 3021 approving the change of control of the cable
franchise from TCI to AT&T; Resolution No. 3022 authorizing a
Cable Television Consultant Services Agreement with 3-H Cable
Consultants for 1999; the award and purchase of two aid/medic
units, and the call for public hearing on the Local Law Enforcement
Block Grant. The Committee also discussed the change of control
for RST Disposal, and the Committee will consider a resolution to
that effect at its next meeting. The next regular meeting of the
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Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for Monday, December
21, 1998 at 5:00 PM.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Borden reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met November 24,1998. The Committee discussed and
recommended approval of Ordinance No. 5190 regarding the
Community Development Block Grant 1999 entitlement and
Ordinance No. 5180 accepting an Arts Commission grant. The
Committee discussed the Downtown Plan and recommended
Council adopt interim zoning for the downtown area. The
Committee also received a presentation on a request for proposals
for after school activities. The next regular meeting of the Planning
and Community Development Committee will be held Monday,
December 14, 1998 at 6:30 PM.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met November
23, 1998. The Committee discussed and recommended approval
of Resolution Nos. 3018 and 3019 relating to agreements with
Bonney Lake for water service area and emergency fire flow. The
Committee also discussed traffic issues. The next regular meeting
of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for December 14,
1998 at 4:30 PM.
D. Finance
Chair Barber reported the Finance Committee met this evening at
6:30 PM. The Committee reviewed and recommended approval of
claims and payroll vouchers, and Ordinance No. 5123. The
Committee also discussed the draft Economic Development Action
Plan, year end budget adjustments, and tax exempt properties
within city limits. The next regular meeting of the Finance
Committee is scheduled for Monday, December 21, 1998.
E. Committee on Committees
Chair Wagner reported the Committee on Committees met this
evening at 7:10 PM. He reported that all committee assignments
will remain the same for 1999. The Planning and Community
Development Committee meeting time will change to 6:30 PM, and
the Municipal Services Committee will meet at 6:00 PM.
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IV. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes
1. Minutes of the July 27, 1998 special City Council meeting.
2. Minutes of the October 28, 1998 special City Council
meeting.
3. Minutes of the November 16, 1998 special City Council
meeting.
4. Minutes of the November 16, 1998 regular City Council
meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2,F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 137495 through 137930 in the
amount of $1,589,326.93 for Period 11 and dated December
7, 1998 and a wire transfer in the amount of $350,461.16 to
the King County Library System.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 249822 to 250043 in the amount of
$582,816.34 and electronic deposit transmissions in the
amount of $503,002.73 for a grand total of $1,085,819.07 for
the pay period covering November 13, 1998 to December 2,
1998.
C. Contract Administration
1. Small Works Project Number PR 631
O4.11.1
City Council to approve Final Pay Estimate No. 2 in the
amount of $1,957.08 to New Horizons Telecom, Inc. and
accept construction of Small Works Contract Number 98-06,
PR 631, Braunwood Satellite System Standby Power
Project.
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2. Public Works Project Numbers PR 613 and PR 591
O4.11.1
City Council to approve Change Order Number 5 in the
amount of $19,424.00, Contract Number 98-08, for
additional costs associated with Public Works Project
Number PR 613, Intertie Pump Station, and PR 591, Well #7
Pump Station.
D. Aid/Medic Unit and Equipment Purchase
02.6
City Council to award the bid and purchase of Two (2) Type I
Aid/Medic Units and Equipment to Road Rescue, Inc. in the
amount of $293,845, including Washington State Sales Tax.
E. Surplus Property
1. Finance Department
City Council to approve the surplus and disposal of the
following described chairs and desks which are of no further
use to the City of Auburn:
86 black stackable chairs
34 conference room chairs (orange in color)
4 office chairs (brown)
1 metal desk hutch
1 wood desk hutch
1 computer desk
F. Call for Public Hearing
1. Local Law Enforcement Block Grant
F5.4.1
City Council to call for a public hearing to be held Monday,
December 21, 1998 to receive public comments concerning
the acceptance and use of 1998 Local Law Enforcement
Block Grant funds.
Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to approve the Consent Agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
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V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There were no items for City Council review under this section.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP0004-98
O3.10.1 CUP0004-98
City Council to consider the request of Mountain Real Estate
Holdings, Inc. for a conditional use permit to allow a drive-up
banking facility located at 1436 Auburn Way South.
Assistant Planning Director Rued explained that the conditional use
application is for the reuse of two drive-up lanes for a bank facility
located at 1436 Auburn Way South.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded 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.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
1. Ordinance No. 5123
F2.4.9
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, modifying,
approving and confirming the assessments and assessment
roll of Local Improvement District No. 347 for street
improvements to "B" Street N.W. and other improvements
related thereto, as provided by Ordinance No. 4955, and
levying and assessing a part of the cost and expense
thereof against the several lots, tracts, parcels of land and
other property as shown on the assessment roll.
Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5123.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
2. Ordinance No. 5168
O3.10.1
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, providing
for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for the construction of a
drive-through espresso stand on property zoned C-1 (Light
Commercial) located at 1111-17th Street SE, within the city
of Auburn, Washington.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 5168.
MOTION CARRIED. 5-0. Councilmember Barber
abstained.
3. Ordinance No. 5180
F5.3
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving acceptance of King County Arts
Commission appropriations and expenditure of grant funds
in the amount of Six Thousand Six Hundred twenty-five and
00/100 Dollars, ($6,625.00), and authorizing the Mayor to
execute Contract No. D26421 D.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 5180.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
4. Ordinance No. 5183
03.4.3
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. Chapters 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.
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Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5183.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
5. Ordinance No. 5189
F5.3, O1.8
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute the Chief
Executive Officer Certification in support of King County
Housing Authority's "Working Together" Drug Elimination
Grant Application to HUD, approving the City's commitment
to contract with King County Housing Authority to provide
certain services in return for receipt of grant moneys in the
amount of Fifty Eight Thousand ($58,000.00) Dollars with
the City contributing services and benefits with an in-kind
value of Thirty Six Thousand, Three Hundred fifty seven
($36,357.00) Dollars.
Councilmember Poe moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5189.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
6. Ordinance No. 5190
O3.4.1.7, F5.4.3
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, to
appropriate the City's Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) entitlement funds for 1999, in the amount of Three
Hundred Seventy-five Thousand Dollars ($375,000), for the
1999 Program Year; and to authorize the Mayor to
implement the approved programs and projects.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5190.
Councilmember Wagner indicated he would vote in favor of
the ordinance but expressed concern with the amount of
funding allocated to Habitat for Humanity.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
7. Ordinance No. 5193
O3.4.2.1
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending
Title 18, Chapter 18.28, relating to land use and zoning, on
an interim basis, to be effective for a period of up to one
year, and setting a date for a public hearing on the interim
zoning.
City Attorney Reynolds indicated that the hearing date
contained in the text of Ordinance Nos. 5193 and 5194
should be changed from January 18, 1999 to January 19,
1999 due to the holiday on January 18, 1999.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5193 with
the hearing date corrected to reflect January 19, 1999.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
8. Ordinance No. 5194
O3.4.2.1
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington,
establishing interim zoning of C-2 (Central Business District)
on properties within portions of downtown Auburn, as
defined within this ordinance to be effective for a period of
up to one year, and setting a date for a public hearing on the
interim zoning.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5194 with
the hearing date corrected to reflect January 19, 1999.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
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B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 3016
O4.11
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
an Agreement for Professional Services with Consoer
Townsend Envirodyne Engineers, Inc. to assist the City in
developing a hydrant inventory and testing program.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Poe
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3016.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
2. Resolution No. 3018
o4.11
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
a Service Area Agreement between the City and the City of
Bonney Lake to establish a boundary between their
contiguous service area relating to water service.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Poe
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3018.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
3. Resolution No. 3019
o4.11
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
an Emergency Fire Flow Protection Agreement between the
City and the City of Bonney Lake.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Poe
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3019.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
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4. Resolution No. 3020
O4.11
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
an Emergency Fire Flow Protection Agreement between the
City and The Lakeland Company, Inc.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Poe
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3020.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
5. Resolution No. 3021
O4.1.4, A3.14
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, King
County, Washington, approving the change of control of the
cable communications franchise.
Councilmember Poe moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3021.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
6. Resolution No. 3022
O4.1.3.3
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
a Cable Television Consultant Services Agreement between
the City and 3-H Cable Communications Consultants for
1999.
Councilmember Poe moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3022.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
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7. Resolution No. 3023
F2.2
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 King County Agency Services
Contract No. D26298D between the City of Auburn and King
County for the July 1, 1998 to December 31, 1998 funding
total for basic life support services.
Councilmember Poe moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3023.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT
A. Sister City Visit
Councilmember Lewis reported that he recently returned from a
visit to the City's sister city of Kasuga-cho, Japan. The Mayor of
Kasuga-cho and the Town Assembly extend their best wishes to
the Mayor and City Council. Kasuga-cho officials appreciated the
personal notes sent by Councilmembers and Department Directors.
Gifts from the Sister City were sent to the City and will be
presented to Mayor Booth at the December 21, 1998 Council
meeting.
(For clarification of these minutes, the preceding report was given
immediately following Item V of these minutes.)
B. National League of Cities (NLC) Conference
Mayor Booth reported on the National League of Cities Conference
he attended last week in Kansas City, Missouri. The resolutions
submitted regarding the railroad issues are included on NLC
legislative agenda. Conference attendees also worked on the Year
2000 (Y2K) issue. Finance Director Supler will report on the City's
strategy for Y2K at the next regular Council meeting.
C. Executive Session
Mayor Booth recessed the meeting to executive session at 8:25
PM for approximately 20 minutes in order to discuss litigation. He
indicated no action is expected following the executive session.
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Mayor Booth reconvened the meeting at 8:37 PM.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council this evening,
the meeting adjourned at 8:37 PM.
Approved on the ,~-~/~'' day of ~ ,1998.
Charles A. Booth, Mayor Danielle Daskam, City Clerk
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