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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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,
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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