HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-20-1999 CITY OF AUBURN
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
September 20, 1999 7:30 p.m.
CALL
A.
TO ORDER
Fla.q 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 City Councilmembers were present:
Pete Lewis, Sue Singer, Jeanne Barber, Trish Borden, Fred Poe,
Gene Cerino, and Rich Wagner.
Staff members present included: Planning and Community
Development Director Paul Krauss, Parks and Recreation Director
Dick Deal, Personnel Director Brenda Heineman, Fire Chief Bob
Johnson, Acting Police Chief Jim Kelly, Public Works Director
Christine Engler, City Attorney Michael J. Reynolds, Finance
Director Diane L. Supler, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam.
Announcements and Appointments
Announcements
The Mayor's presentation of certificates of recognition to
members of the Auburn Little League team was postponed
until October 4, 1999.
Appointments
There were no appointments for City Council consideration.
A e n_.g_~.~._~o d iff ca t ion s
The following modifications to the agenda were transmitted to the
City Council: correspondence from Dennis DeLaHunt of Select
Properties related to Application ANX0002-99 under Item II.A.1 of
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these minutes, September 15, 1999 Public Works Committee
minutes under Item III.C of these minutes, Application Number
WSC0017~98 transmitted under Item VI.B of these minutes,
Ordinance No. 5288 transmitted under Item VII.A.6, and Resolution
No. 3110 transmitted under Item VlI.B.I.,
CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearinqs
Application Number ANX0002-99
03.1 ANX0002~99
City Council to conduct a public hearing on a petition for
annexation of a 1.5 acre parcel of land located on South
85th Avenue.
Planning and Community Development Director Krauss
referred to the correspondence received from Mr. DeLaHunt
of Select Properties dated September 20, 1999, requesting
that the Council table the applicants' petition for annexation
so that the applicants could submit a rezone concurrently
with the annexation petition. City Attorney Reynolds
explained that the applicant must either go forward with the
annexation process and then apply for a rezone, or withdraw
the application and apply for the annexation and rezone
concurrently.
Dennis DeLaHunt, 55 Bell Street, Suite 200, Seattle, WA,
98121
Mr. Dennis DeLaHunt of Select Properties spoke on behalf
of the applicants, the Elliotts and Codigas. Mr. DeLaHunt
indicated the applicants desire to withdraw their application
for annexation. He indicated that the applicants
misunderstood that the annexation and rezone would be
considered concurrently. He requested the withdrawal of
the application.
The hearing was not held due to the withdrawal of
Application No. ANX0002-99.
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B. Audience Participation
Mary Jo Hartman, 20301 SE 353rd, Auburn, WA
Ms. Hartman indicated she owns approximately three acres in the
area of 8400 South 284th Street and near the area sought to be
annexed under Application No. ANX0002-99. Ms. Hartman
advised that she filed a claim against the City recently. City
Attorney Reynolds advised that the claim was turned over to the
City's insurer, Washington Cities Insurance Authority, who will
assign an adjuster to contact Ms. Hartman. City Attorney Reynolds
also advised that although the annexation petition was withdrawn
this evening, the application for annexation may be resubmitted in
the future.
Correspondence
No correspondence was received for City Council review.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A3.7.6
A. Municipal Services
Chair Poe reported the Municipal Services Committee met this
evening at 6:00. The Committee discussed and recommended
approval of the bid award for Airport North Hanger Buildings to
Kassel Construction, Ordinance No. 5220 regarding airport rental
rates, and Ordinance No. 5287 regarding lighter-than-air aircraft.
The Committee also discussed airport construction financing and
the proposed police and fire budgets. The next regular meeting of
the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for October 4,
1999.
Planning & Community Development
Chair Borden reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met September 13, 1999. The Committee conducted a
hearing on Application No. WSC0017-98. The Committee
discussed the Consolidated Plan and recommends the City Council
schedule a public hearing on the Plan. The Committee received
presentations on the Planning Department and Parks Department
budgets. The Committee also discussed a proposed interlocal
agreement with King County regarding annexation areas. The
Committee also received a brief presentation on the Lea Hill
preannexation rezone. The next regular meeting of the Planning
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and Community Development Committee is scheduled for
September 27, 1999 at 6:30 PM.
Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met
September 15, 1999. The Committee discussed the Aquifer
Characterization Study, water and storm drainage rates, traffic
signals and pedestrian pushbuttons, and department budgets. The
next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled
to meet September 27, 1999, at 4:30 PM.
Finance
Chair Barber reported the Finance Committee met this evening at
6:00 PM. The Committee reviewed and recommended approval of
claims and payroll vouchers. The Committee discussed the City's
telephone system, airport bonds and hangar construction, the
Finance Department budget, and the Equipment Rental budget.
The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled
for Monday, October 4, 1999 at 6:30 PM.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes
Minutes of the September 7, 1999 regular City Council
meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2,F4.9,5
Claims
Claims check numbers 145138 through 145459 in the
amount of $2,533,542.16 for Period 9 and dated September
20, 1999.
Payroll
Payroll check numbers 254697 to 254919 in the amount of
$536,490.90 and electronic deposit transmissions in the
amount of $580,032.15 for a grand total of $1,116,523.05 for
the pay period covering September 3, 1999 to September
14, 1999.
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VI.
C, Contract Administration
Auburn Municipal Airport North Hanger Buildings
04.4.9.2
City Council to award the contract for construction of Auburn
Municipal Airport North Hanger Buildings to Kassel
Construction on their Iow bid of $1,195,752.98
Amendment No. 2 to Agreement for Professional Services
with Economic En.qineerinq Services
O4.11
City Council to approve Amendment No. 2 to Professional
Services Agreement No. AG-C-14 between the City of
Auburn and Economic Engineering Services, Inc.
D. Call for Public Hearing
Consolidated Plan
O3.4.1.7
City Council to call for a public hearing to be held October
18, 1999 on the City of Auburn Consolidated Plan for 2000-
2004.
Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to
approve the Consent Agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There were no items under this section for City Council review.
NEW BUSINESS
Application No. PLT0001-98
03.5 PLT0001-98
City Council to consider the request of Frank and Shirley Gaines
for final plat approval of Ashley Avenue, an eight-lot single family
subdivision, located at 330 "V" Street SE.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to approve the final plat and instruct the City Attorney to
prepare the necessary ordinance.
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Planning and Community Development Director Krauss advised
that the plat improvements have been made to the satisfaction of
staff.
Councilmember Poe inquired whether the street improvements for
the entire width of the street on 3rd Court SE are completed with
the plat. Public Works Director Engler advised there are certain
improvements on the street including curb and gutter. There was
insufficient area to provide a full-width sidewalk. The
improvements are complete as instructed,
MOTION CARRIED. 6-1 Councilmember Poe voted no.
Application Number WSC0017-98
A3.13.8
City Council to consider the request of Robert Porter for a
Development Agreement for the issuance of water and sewer
certificates for property located at 31920 - 116th Avenue SE and to
approve the Petition for Annexation, Annexation Agreement and
Declaration of Covenant.
Planning and Community Development Director Krauss explained
that the property to be serviced is a 13-1ot subdivision. The
property is located more than one-quarter mile from existing city
limits; and therefor it is inappropriate to require annexation at this
time. The project is consistent with City development standards.
Mr. Krauss recommended approving the development agreement
with the conditions as outlined in the agenda bill report.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to approve Application Number WSC0017-98.
In response to a question from Councilmember Wagner, Public
Works Director Engler advised that the developer is required to pay
for the cost of extending the sewer trunk or lateral.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
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VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
Ordinance No. 5220
04.4.9.3, F4.3
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending
Auburn City Code Chapter 12.56 entitled "Airport",
specifically Section 12.56.045 "Airport Tiedown, Hangar and
Storage Rental Fees", to increase the rental rates by 10
(ten) percent.
Councilmember Poe moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5220.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
Ordinance No. 5284
03.8 REZ0002-99
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, providing for the rezoning of property located at
22 "D" Street SW within the city of Auburn, Washington,
changing the zoning classification thereof from R-4 (multi-
family) to C-3 (heavy commercial).
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5284.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
Ordinance No. 5285
O3.10.1 CUP0003-99
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, providing
for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a professional office on
property zoned R-4 (multi-family) located at 2704 'T' Street
NE, within the city of Auburn, Washington.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Barber
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5285.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
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Ordinance No. 5286
o3.10.1 cuP00O6-98
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, providing
for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a professional office on
property zoned R-4 (multi-family) located at 17 "E" Street
NE, within the city of Auburn, Washington.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5286.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
Ordinance No. 5287
04.4.9
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending
Auburn City Code Chapter 8.36, entitled "Ultralight",
specifically Section 8.36.030 "Prohibited Acts", to provide for
the operation of "lighter than air aircraft" (hot air balloon) at
Auburn Municipal Airport.
Councilmember Poe moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5287.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
Ordinance No. 5288
A3.13.8
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk of the City
of Auburn to execute a Development Agreement between
the City and Robert Porter.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5288.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
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B. Resolutions
Resolution No. 3110
O4.2.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
a Pole Attachment Agreement with Puget Sound Energy.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3110.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
Resolution No. 3115
A3.13.9
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to
execute a Payback Agreement for Developer's Extension
between the City of Auburn and Finkbeiner Development.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3115.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
Resolution No. 3116
A3.13.9
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to
execute a Payback Agreement for Developer's Extension
between the City of Auburn and KS Construction.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3116.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
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VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT
IX.
Initiative 695
A3.4.2
Mayor Booth inquired whether the Council would like to pursue a
resolution with regard to Initiative 695. City Attorney Reynolds
explained that if the City Council takes a position by resolution on
an initiative, the Council must conduct a public hearing and allow
equal opportunity to express opposing views.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Counciimember Cerino
seconded to schedule a public hearing to be held October 4, 1999
to receive input from citizens on Initiative 695.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
Executive Session
Mayor Booth recessed the meeting to executive session at 8:10
PM in order to discuss real estate matters.
Mayor Booth reconvened the meeting at 8:55 PM.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 8:55 PM.
Approved on the z/~ day of ~)~ ,1999.
Charles A. Booth, Mayor
' '"Danielle Daskam, City Clerk
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