HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-04-1999 CITY OF AUBURN
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
January4, 1999 7:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Flag Salute
Mayor Booth called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM and led those
in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call
Mayor Booth and the following Councilmembers were present:
Pete Lewis, Sue Singer, Jeanne Barber, Trish Borden, Fred Poe,
Gene Cerino, and Rich Wagner.
Staff members present included: Parks and Recreation Director
Dick Deal, Fire Chief Bob Johnson, Police Chief Dave Purdy, City
Attorney Michael J. Reynolds, Public Works Director Christine
Engler, Planning and Community Development Director Paul
Krauss, Finance Director Diane L. Supler, and City Clerk Danielle
Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
Appointments
City Council to confirm the following appointments:
a)
Arts Commission
The reappointment of Lynn Norman for a three-year
term to expire December 31, 2001.
The reappointment of Pam Smith for a three-year
term to expire December 31, 2001.
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The reappointment of Bobby Medina for a three-year
term to expire December 31, 2001.
b)
Human Services Committee
The reappointment of Pat Amato for a five-year term
to expire December 31, 2003.
The reappointment of Marian Thomas for a five-year
term to expire December 31, 2003.
The reappointment of Fred Helser for a five-year term
to expire December 31,2003.
c)
Planninq Commission
The reappointment of Bill Taylor for a six-year term to
expire December 31, 2004.
The reappointment of Garna Jones for a six-year term
to expire December 31, 2004.
Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember
Wagner seconded to confirm the appointments to
Boards and Commissions.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
A.qenda Modifications
No agenda modification was submitted.
CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
Public Hearinqs
No public hearing was scheduled for this evening.
B. Audience Participation
Larry Smith, 3611 "1" Street NE #60, Auburn, WA
Mr. Smith identified himself as President of the Lions Club. Mr.
Smith reported on the November 28, 1998 trip to the City's Sister
City of Kasuga-cho, Hyogo, Japan. Approximately 27 Auburn
residents visited Kasugo-cho as part of the 30th anniversary
celebration of the Sister City relationship. Mr. Smith reported on
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the various activities and courtesies offered to the Auburn residents
during their visit.
Mr. Smith thanked the Mayor and City Council for their support of
the Sister City program and requested the Mayor appoint a steering
committee for the upcoming visit of a Kasugo-cho delegation in the
year 2000.
Kathy Johnson, 12724 SE 254th Place, Kent, WA
Ms. Johnson identified herself as a member of the Auburn Noon
Lions Club and a member of the group which recently visited the
Sister City, Kasugo-cho, Japan. She reported on her experiences
during the visit and the hospitality afforded to the visitors from
Auburn. She urged the City to form a steering committee to
prepare for the upcoming visit of a Kasugo-cho delegation in 2000,
and she volunteered to participate as a member of the steering
commtitee.
Vickie Sloppy, 17649 SE 297th Place, Kent, WA
Ms. Sloppy identified herself as a staff member of Green River
Community College where she manages the International Visitors
Program, and also serves as the Secretary/Treasurer of the Kent
Sister City Association. She briefly described her involvement and
experiences in Sister City programs and activities. She
volunteered to participate on Auburn's Sister City steering
committee.
Harley Giltvedt, 1110 21st Street SE, Auburn, WA
Mr. Giltvedt briefly described the origin of Sister City programs
during President Eisenhower's era, and recalled his involvement
and experiences in Sister City activities. He encouraged more
involvement in the Sister City programs.
Councilmember Lewis was also among the Auburn residents who
recently visited the Sister City of Kusuga-cho, Japan. He spoke in
favor of rejuvenating the Sister City steering committee and
commended those who spoke tonight on behalf of the Sister City
programs.
Mayor Booth spoke regarding the formal and informal Sister City
relationships for Auburn. The City of Auburn is also a member of
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the National Association of Sister Cities. Mayor Booth offered to
take the recommendations under advisement.
Chris Pallis, 9626 122nd Avenue SE, Renton, WA, 98056
Mr. Pallis spoke regarding City of Auburn Ordinance No. 5198
which provides for a moratorium on the filing of applications for
businesses licenses and building permits for food or drink
establishments conducting commercial stimulant card games. Mr.
Pallis explained that he signed a lease for the building previously
known as the Triple Crown Restaurant, where he planned to open
a sports bar and restaurant supplemented by a card room. He
explained that before signing the lease he visited the Auburn
Planning Department to discuss the zoning for the site and found
that the current zoning allowed the type of facility he planned.
Subsequently he signed the lease, paid rent, and submitted
applications to the State Gambling Commission and Liquor Control
Board. Mr. Pallis estimated he has spent approximately $100,000
thus far on his plans to open his restaurant, bar, and card room.
Mr. Pallis conveyed his belief that his business proposal is already
vested and urged the City to consider his proposed business as
vested prior to the enactment of the moratorium.
In response to questions from the Council, Mr. Pallis indicated that
the success of his business is contingent upon the ability to offer a
card room to supplement the restaurant and sports bar. Mr. Pallis
submitted his applications to the state for gambling and liquor
licenses in September, 1998, but has not applied for a business
license from the City of Auburn.
Mayor Booth advised that a public hearing on the moratorium will
be held January 19, 1999 at 7:30 PM.
Correspondence
No correspondence was received for City Council review.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
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A. Municipal Services
Chair Poe reported the Municipal Services Committee met this
evening at 6:00 PM The Committee reviewed two items of
business including Resolution No. 3049. The next regular meeting
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of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for Tuesday,
January 19, 1999 at 6:00 PM.
Planning & Community Development
Chair Borden reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee has not met since the last City Council meeting. The
next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development
Committee is scheduled for January 11, 1999 at 6:30 PM.
Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee has not met
since the last City Council meeting. The next regular meeting of
the Public Works Committee is scheduled for January 11, 1999 at
4:30 PM. Chair Wagner indicated he will be unable to attend the
January 11 meeting. Vice Chair Poe will chair the meeting and
Councilmember Lewis will attend in his absence.
Finance
Chair Barber reported the Finance Committee met at 6:30 PM this
evening. The Committee reviewed claims and payroll vouchers
and discussed the capital improvement projects quarterly status
report. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is
scheduled for January 19, 1999 at 6:30 PM.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes
Minutes of the December 21, 1998 regular City Council
meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2,F4.9.5
Claims
Claims check numbers 138279 through 138609 in the
amount of $1,502,507.07 for Period 12 and dated January 5,
1999 and a wire transfer in the amount of $6,832.09 to the
King County Library System.
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Payroll
Payroll check numbers 250390 to 250811 in the amount of
$942,799.14 and electronic deposit transmissions in the
amount of $994,086.67 for a grand total of $1,936,885.81 for
the pay period covering December 17, 1998 to December
31, 1998.
C. Contract Administration
Auburn Municipal Airport Hangar Roof Replacement
04.4.9.2
City Council to approve Final Pay Estimate No. 2 in the
amount of $21,024.58 to PRO Roofing and accept
construction of Public Works Contract Number 98-31,
Auburn Municipal Airport Hangar Roof Replacement.
Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to
approve the consent agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There are no items for review under this section.
NEW BUSINESS
Application No. CUP0005-98
O3.10.1 CUP0005-98
City Council to consider the request of Paul and Tamie Scholter for
a conditional use permit to allow a single family home to be
converted to a beauty salon located at 1150 East Main Street.
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. 7-0.
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VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. O~inances
Ordinance No. 5128
O3.4.2.1,2
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, adding to Title 18 "Zoning", Chapter 18.48
"Supplemental Development Standards", a new Section
18.48.110 entitled "Wetland Mitigation".
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5128.
Planning and Community Development Director Paul Krauss
explained that Ordinance No. 5128 is associated with
discussions with the Port of Seattle regarding a wetland
mitigation site for the Seattle Tacoma International Airport
third runway project. The Port acquired approximately 70
acres of property located in northeast Auburn. Last year the
City and the Port entered into an agreement for the use of
the property. The agreement requires that the City amend
its ordinance to allow for a wetland mitigation site for a
development that is not occurring within the city of Auburn.
Currently, the City's Zoning Ordinance does not provide for
wetland mitigation as a permitted use. The proposed
amendment would allow public agencies, such as the Port,
to construct off-site wetland mitigation in Auburn for projects
of state or regional significance under certain criteria. There
must not be a loss of buildable upland property in the city.
As the Port took possession of the property, they discovered
additional wetlands on the west side of the Airport, which will
probably require expansion of the wetland area in Auburn.
The Agreement with the Port allows for this possibility. The
Agreement includes a formula that allows the Port to
decrease the size of the tract that would be deeded to the
City in exchange for cash compensation.
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Mr. Krauss further explained that the Port will convert their
approximately 70 acres of property to floodplain and in so
doing the floodplain status will be removed from a
comparable amount of land. Additionally, the Port will
contribute funds to the City that are nearly equivalent to
assessments for improvements.
Barbara Hinkle, Environmental Manager for the Port of
Seattle, PO Box 1209, Seattle, WA, 98111
Ms. Hinkle expressed agreement with the City's staff report.
In response to statements by Councilmember Poe, Ms.
Hinkle explained that the value of the property in question
was approximately $27,000 per acre and was based on an
appraisal of the property.
Mr. Krauss advised that the Federal Emergency
Management Administration has a floodplain remapping
project underway for the area, and it is unknown at this time
which properties may have the floodplain designation
removed.
Councilmember Wagner suggested that the second
sentence of subsection B.4 of Section 18.48.110 include a
reference to system development charges.
Motion by Member Wagner, second by Member Singer to
amend Ordinance No. 5128, Exhibit "A", to include system
development charges in the second sentence of subsection
B.4 of Section 18.48.110.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
Councilmember Lewis recalled Councilmember Poe's
concerns regarding the original agreement with the Port and
the valuation of the excess property. He encouraged
thorough review of future projects.
MOTION TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 5128 AS
AMENDED CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
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Ordinance No. 5206
03.5 PLT0002-94R
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving the final plat of West Beverly Hill
Division No. 4 a 95-1ot single-family subdivision located east
of "VV" Street NW and west of the terminus of 15th Street
NW, within the city of Auburn, Washington.
Planning and Community Development Director Krauss
reported that City Engineer Dowdy raised concerns today
regarding the damage to public improvements in the
subdivision from recent storms. City Engineer Dowdy
requests the Council postpone action on the ordinance
approving the final plat until such time as repairs are made
to the public improvements or the bonding amount is
increased sufficiently to guarantee the remaining repairs and
construction for the plat.
Public Works Director Engler confirmed it is the judgment of
Public Works staff that there is insufficient bonding to cover
construction of the repairs and the remaining public
improvements.
Dan Hansen, ST Corporation
Mr. Hansen identified himself as the project manager for the
West Beverly Hill Division No. 4 subdivision. He reported
that ST Corporation crews are working to make repairs and
corrections.
Mr. Hansen was directed to contact City Engineer Dowdy to
discuss repairs and bonding amounts.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to postpone Ordinance No. 5206.
Councilmember Wagner recalled that at the December 21,
1998 Council meeting he questioned the adequacy of the
bond for the final plat, and at that time requested information
on the bond amount. To date he has not received the
requested information.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0,
B. Resolutions
Resolution No. 3049
02.0
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 a renewal of the Fire Protection
Contract between the City and the Washington State Parks
and Recreation Commission for a period of two years.
Councilmember Poe moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3049.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT
Sister City Program
Refer to Item II,B of these minutes for information on the Sister City
Program.
Executive Session
Mayor Booth recessed the meeting to executive session at 8:40
PM for approximately 20 minutes in order to discuss litigation and
potential litigation. Mayor Booth indicated no action would be taken
following the executive session.
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Approved on the //~ '~
Mayor Booth reconvened the meeting at 9:50 PM.
ADJOURNMENT ~
There being no further busin~Os 'to come before the City Council this
evening, the meeting adjourned at 9:50 PM.
day of ~/~~ ,1999.
Charles A. Booth, Mayor'
D~nielle Daskam, City Clerk
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