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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-07-2000 CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 7, 2000 7:30 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER A. Flag Salute Mayor Charles A. 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: Stacey Brothers, Pete Lewis, Jeanne Barber, Trish Borden, Fred Poe, Sue Singer, and Rich Wagner. Staff members present included: Police Chief Jim Kelly, Fire Chief Bob Johnson, Personnel Director Brenda Heineman, Parks and Recreation Director Dick Deal, Finance Director Diane L. Supler, Public Works Director Christine Engler, 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) Proclamation - DECA Week Mayor Booth read and presented a proclamation declaring February 13 through 19, 2000 as "DECA Week" in the city of Auburn to Sunne Sadlier. 2. Appointments There were no appointments for City Council consideration. Page1 City of Auburn Council Meetinn Minutes Februant 7, 2000 D. Agenda Modifications There were no agenda modifications. II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE · A .......Public Hearinqs 1. Application No. CAP0001-00 A3.23.1 CAP0001-00 A closed record hearing on an appeal filed by Sherry Sprouse, et al, on the Hearing Examiner's decision to deny the request of the applicant, Auburn School Dist~rict, for a variance to allow for an internally lit free-standing sign at Auburn Riverside High School located at 501 Oravetz Road. There was no staff report. Mayor Booth opened the closed record hearing. Sherry Sprouse, Auburn Riverside High School, 50'10ravetz Road, Auburn, WA 98092 Ms. Sprouse spoke as a representative of the Rivenside High School Associated Student Body. She presented her appeal of the Hearing Examiner's decision to deny the request of Auburn School District for a variance to allow for an internally lighted, free-standing message sign at Auburn Riverside High School. She explained that the message sign would be comprised of two parts. The bottom part would contain an illuminated LED message board with scrolling messages. A fluorescent bulb behind a colored panel containing the name of the school would internally light the top part of the sign. The school currently has one sign referred to as a monumental sign, which sits parallel to the road. The second sign would be located perpendicular to the road. Ms. Sprouse introduced Scott Thompson, junior class vice president; Darryl Miller, Associated Student Body president; and Marion Jones who was pn._,sent to answer technical questions about the proposed si!;In. Ms. Sprouse presented the Council with a color drawing of the proposed sign containing the its specifications. Ms. Sprouse explained the sign would be located between the school and Page 2 · City of Auburn Council Meetin_~ Minutes February 7, 2000 the football field at the south end of a parking lot. The sign would be easily viewed from the road. Ms. Sprouse compared the proposed sign to signs at Enumclaw High School and White River School. Ms. Sprouse advised that Auburn High School has a sign lighted by incandescent light bulbs. The proposed sign for Riverside High School is more technolqgical!,y advanced, easier to maintain, and not as bright as the Auburn High School sign. Scott Thompson, 606 190th Avenue East, Sumner, WA Mr. Thompson, Riverside High School junior class vice president, spoke on behalf of the appeal. He statecl the sign would serve as an important communication tool in providing information to the community. He spoke in favor of the variance, as the sign is not a detriment to the community but only serves to benefit the public. He also commented that the sign would not impact the residential neighborhood, as the school is visible by only one home. He urged the Council to reverse the Hearing Examiner's decision and grant the variance. Councilmember Borden questioned the reason Auburn High School has a similar sign but Auburn Riverside High School cannot. Assistant Planning Director Rued advised that the sign permit for Auburn High School was issued in error. Councilmember Barber expressed support for the variance. Councilmember Lewis expressed concern with the City's sign ordinance and urged the Council to review the sign ordinance as soon as possible. Councilmember Brothers spoke in favor of reviewing the sign ordinance and spoke in favor of granting the variance. -Councilmember Borden commented that it appsars the City's sign ordinance is out of date. Councilmember Poe noted the criteria necessary to grant a variance. He pointed out that the school is a unique or unusual condition, and it appears there is no infringement on Page 3 City of Auburn Council Meetin_el Minutes February 7, 2000 the residential area. Councilmember Poe spoke iin favor of reversing the Hearing Examiner's decision. Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Borden seconded to close the public hearing. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to overturn the Hearing Examiner's decision based on the Council's findings that the property is zoned for public use, it is a school, that is serves a public se~rvice, and it is not infringing on a residential area in this case. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. B. Audience Participation No one from the audience asked to speak to the Council. C. Correspondence No correspondence was received for City Council review. III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS A3.7.6 A. Municipal Services Chair Singer reported the Municipal Services Committee met this evening at 6:00. The Committee received a report on the Valley Communications agreement. The Committee discussed and recommended approval of Resolution No. 3168 and Ordinance No. 5345. The Committee discussed Resolution No. 3181 rslating to Sky Services lease assumption. The Committee also discussed development at the Auburn Municipal Airport. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for Tuesday February 22, 2000 at 6:00 PM. B. _Planning & Community Development Councilmember Borden reported the Planning and Community Development Committee met January 24, 2000. The Committee discussed and recommended approval of Resolution No. 3166 relating to the Auburn Veterans Memorial and Ordinance No. 5338 relating to a grant for Late Night Programs. The Committee also discussed the contract with the Seattle/King County Economic Page 4 City of Auburn Council Meetin.Q Minutes February 7, 2000 Development Council, the conversion of the library to the new senior center, additional parks,- and gateway projects. The next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for February 14, 2000 at 6:30 PM. C. Public Works Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee mst January 24, 2000. The Committee discussed the Comprehensive Sewer Plan and received an update on the Endangered Species Act process. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for February 14, 2000 at 4:30 PM. D. Finance Chair Barber reported the Finance Committee met this evening at 7:00. The Committee reviewed and recommended approval of claims and payroll vouchers, surplus property, Ordinance No. 5340, and Resolution No. 3175. The Committee discussed a proposed medical savings account/voluntary employees beneficiary association. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for February 22, 2000 at 6:30 PM. IV. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes 1. Minutes of the January 18, 2000 regular City Council meeting. B. Vouchers F4.9.2,F4.9.5 1. Claims Claims check numbers 148479 through 148976 in the amount of $1,535,897.70 for Period 14 and dated February 7, 2000. 2. Payroll Payroll check numbers 256708 to 256988 in the amount of $433,817.92 and electronic deposit transmission,.; in the amount of $646,835.74 for a grand total of $1,080,653.66 for the pay period covering January 13, 2000 to February 2, 2000. Page 5 City of Auburn Council Meetin.q Minutes Februae%, 7, 2000 C. Surplus Property F4.6.1 1. Finance Department City Council to authorize the surplus and disposal of the following described property: 1 rectangular table 1 square table 2 round tables I coat rack 1 oblong table 2 chalk boards Misc shelving 4 black stacking chairs 1 metal table 1 metal two drawer cabinet 7 panels 1 two-drawer filing cabinet (narrow) 2 "L-shaped" wood toned desk with (one with two pieces and one with three pieces) 1 metal/sood "L-shaped" desk (two pieces) 1 metal/wood table 1 tall brown metal locking cabinet (6 - 7 feet high) 1 metal/qood typewriter stand 1 wood computer/server/monitor stand 8 desk chairs with arms 5 desk chairs without arms Norstar Key System and Phone Sets from the M&O and Senior Center 2. Public Works - Equipment Rental City Council to authorize the surplus and disposal of the 'following equipment: 6429A 1987 Mobark Brush Chipper (Fixed Asset No. 55000 06429; SIN 34885; license number 02233D) Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to approve the Consent Agenda. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0, Page 6 City of Auburn Council Meetin_~ Minutes Februa~? 7, 2000 V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Resolution No. 3158 A1.3 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute the 2000 Service Agreement between the City of Auburn and the Economic Development Council of Seattle and King County. Resolution No. 3158 was tabled at the January 18, 2000 rneeting. Councilmember Lewis reported he learned since the last: meeting, that the Economic Development Council (EDC) was unable to completely fulfill last year's contract due to loss of key EDC employees. The EDC is in the process of drafting a new agreement which will re-emphasize the areas of concern for Auburn. Councilmember Lewis moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to remove from the table and adopt Resolution No. 3158. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. VI. NEW BUSINESS A. Application Number PLT0001-99 03.5 PLT0001-99 City Council to consider the request of Lakeland Communities for final plat approval of Lakeland Division 1, Phase 2, a fifty-seven lot single family subdivision, located in Pierce County. Assistant Planning Director Lynn Rued presented the staff report on the request for final plat approval for Application Nos. PLT0001- 99 and PLT0002-99, which are the initial final plats in that portion of Lakeland annexed to the City. Mr. Rued explained that the preliminary plats were approved by the Pierce County Hearing Examiner. The plats are consistent with the preliminary plats approved by Pierce County and consistent with the City's Lakeland Annexation Agreement. The applicants have posted a $1.2 million bond to ensure completion of the two subdivisions. There is an outstanding issue common to both plats related to dedic, ation of Page 7 City of Auburn Council Meetin.q Minutes February 7, 2000 park property. In accordance with the Annexation Agreement, Lakeland was to deed parkland to the City. The new owners of Lakeland have been working with the City to accomplish the dedication. A deed has been prepared and submitted to the City for review. The deed will be approved as part of the final plat approval. A linear park is proposed for the west side of Lakeland Hills Way. The applicant has submitted a performance bond to guaranty the construction of the park and a deed is needed to transfer the park to the City. It is anticipated that the deed will be accepted at the February 22, 2000 Council meeting. Another item that is not yet resolved relates to water certifications from Bonney Lake, the water purveyor for the area. Staff recomrnends the Council give staff the authority to prepare the necessary ordinances approving the plats for Council's consideration at the next meeting, provided the outstanding issues are resolved. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to approve the final plat of Lakeland Division 1, Phase 2 and to instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance approving the plat and the deed for park dedicallion. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. B. Application Number PLT0002-99 03.5 PLT0002-99 City Council to consider the request of Lakeland Communities for final plat approval of Lakeland Division 1, Phase 3, a forty-five lot single family subdivision, located in Pierce County. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to approve the final plat for Lakeland Division 1, Phase 3 and instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance approving the plat and the deed for park dedication. Councilmember Poe expressed concern with the wording of the -easements. on the plat. Assistant Planning Director Rued explained that the wording could be corrected administratively. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Page 8 City of Auburn Council Meetinn Minutes February 7, 2000 Chuck Reppas, Evergreen Tucci Partners, LLC, 1302-B Puyallup Street, Sumner, WA, 98390 Mr. Reppas thanked the Mayor and Council for their consideration on Application Nos. PLT0001-99 and PLT0002-99. He also reported on the activities underway in the Lakeland South PUD. He commended Ci!y staff for their assistance and cooperation with the Lakeland project. VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Ordinances 1. Ordinance No. 5338 F5.3, O3.11.2 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City olF Auburn, Washington, approving an appropriation and expenditure of grant funds in the amount of Eight Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($8,000.00) and authorizing the Mayor to execute Contract No. D27465D with King County for Late Night Programs. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 53:38. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 2. Ordinance No. 5340 F4.21 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, King County, Washington, defining the intent of the Cumulative Reserve Fund. Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5340. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Page 9 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes February 7, 2000 3. Ordinance No. 5342 03.4.2.1.2 ZOA0002-99, 03.1 ANX0003-98 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, adding a new Chapter 18.45 entitled "Lea Hill (LH) District" which sets forth the zoning requirements and standards appl!cable to the Lea Hill District which chapter is contained in Title 18 entitled "Zoning"; and amending Sections 18.48.020 (1) and (2), 18.48.030 (F) and 18.48.100 contained in Chapter 18.48 entitled "Supplemental Development Standards"; Section 18.50.050 (A), (B) and (D) contained in Chapter 18.50 entitled "Landscaping and Screening" and Section 18.56,030 (A), (B), (C) and (E) contained in Chapter 18.56 entitled "Signs" to reflect the Lea Hill District designations. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 53.42. Councilmember Poe commented that proposed Section 18.45.090 (C) requiring at least 50% of the lots in the subdivision to be 35,000 square feet or larger is too restrictive with the remaining requirements of the section. Councilmember Wagner agreed with Councilmember Poe's comments. He noted that the minimum lot size shall be 17,5000 square feet. Councilmember Borden spoke in favor of adopting the ordinance as presented and to review the clustering aspect in committee. Councilmember Lewis proposed deleting Item C under Section 18.45.090. . Councilmember Wagner questioned the chart under' Section 18.45.040 where the Lot Depth of all zoning districts is indicated at "0". Assistant Planning Director Rued explained that the standards are taken from King County and with minimum lot area and minimum lot width already designated, the lot depth is not. Page 10 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes Februa~rv 7, 2000 Councilmember Poe moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to amend Ordinance No. 5342 to delete Item C from Section 18.45.090. MOTION CARRIED. 5-2. Councilmembers Borden and Brothers voted no. MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Brothers voted no. 4. Ordinance No. 5343 03.4.2.1.2 An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Auburn City Code Chapter 18.28 entitled "C-2 Central Business District", by adding a new Section 18.28.060 entitled "Development Standards for Parking Garages" to provide specific development standards for parking garages located in the C-2 Central Business District which has been established as interim zoning. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 53,43. Councilmember Wagner questioned the minimurn parking space dimensions as contained in proposed Section 18.28.060 (I). Planning Director Krauss stated that the dimensions are a little larger than the standard parking space size. Councilmember Poe expressed concern with the minimum aisle width provided for under Section 18.28.060(I). MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 5. Ordinance No. 5344 03.4.2.1.2 ZOAO002-99, O3.4.2.2, 03.1 ANX0003-98 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending the City of Auburn ComprE:hensive Zoning Map to apply the newly created Lea Hill (LH) District designations to the southwest portion of the Lea Hill Potential Annexation Area in anticipation of annexing that area. Page 11 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes Februa~rv 7, 2000 Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5:344. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 6. Ordinance No. 5345 03.4.1.21, 04.7.3, F5.3 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving reimbursement of funds in the amount of Twenty-six Thousand Two Hundred Three and 00/100 Dollars ($26,203), and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Memorandum of Und~;rstanding between the Seattle-King County Department of Public Health and the City of Auburn to accept the reimbursement of funds for implementation of a portion of the educational element of the Local Hazardous Waste Management Program. Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 53.45. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 7. Ordinance No. 5346 03.1 ANX0003-98 An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, ;annexing to the City a 453 acre parcel of land located in King County and adjacent to the east City of Auburn city limits. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 53zl6. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 8. Ordinance No. 5347 O4.10 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute two Preannexation Agreements with Pierce County relating to cost sharing the construction of three signalized intersections. Page 12 City of Auburn Council MeetinR Minutes February 7, 2000 Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Poe seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5347. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. B. Resolutions 1. Resolution No. 3166 05.1.2 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and the City' Clerk to execute an Agreement with the Auburn Veterans Memorial Committee concerning the construction, liability, and transfer of Memorial for Veterans to be constructed in City Park. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to introduce and adopt Resolution No. 3166. Skee Goforth, 202 E Street SW, Auburn, WA Mr. Gofodh is the project coordinator for the. Auburn Veterans Memorial, and he commented on behalf of the Auburn Veterans Memorial Committee. Mr. Goforth advised that Mr. Bill Warren and the late Mr. Jack Lausch initiated the project, which will be constructed using private donations at City Park. The memorial will be turned over to the City after completion. He thanked the City officials for their cooperation and support. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 2. Resolution No. 3167 O3.1 ANX0001-99 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, relating to its intention to annex certain property, next to the southern boundary of the Auburn Golf Course, and located along the Green River Road. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3167. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Page 13 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes Februae~ 7, 2000 3. Resolution No. 3168 04.7.2 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 for a Litter Control Program between the City of Auburn and Vadis Northwest. Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Borden seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3168. Councilmember Poe noted that the Agreement does not include the number of people employed through the Vadis contract. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 4. Resolution No. 3175 e A3.16.7, A4.5.2 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Agreement to obtain the services of Patricia McDonald as a governmental relations consultant to represent the City before the State Legislature, King County, the Puget Sound Regional Council and other organizations for the; City of Auburn during the year 2000. Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3175 with Section 7, Insurance, deleted from the Agreement. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT A. Executive Session No executive session was held. Page 14 City of Auburn Council Meetinn Minutes Februaf~ 7, 2000 IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:40 PM. - .. Approved on the c;2~ ~L day. o.f. ___~~.~- ,2(3,00. Charles A. Booth, Mayor Danielle Daskam, City Clerk Page 15