HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-05-2000 CiTY OF AUBURN
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
July 5, 2000 7:30 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Flag Salute
Mayor Chades 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 follow!ng Councilmembers were present:
Rich Wagner, Jeanne Barber, Trish Borden, Fred Poe, Pete Lewis
and Stacey Brothers. Councilmember Sue Singer was excused.
Staff members present included: Planning Director Paul Krauss,
Assistant Planning Director Lynn Rued, Police Chief Jim Kelly, Fire
Chief Bob Johnson, Finance Director Diane L. Supler, Parks and
Recreation Director Dick Deal, Assistant Personnel Director Roger
Cartwright, City Attorney Michael J. Reynolds, Public Works
Director Christine Engler, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
There was no announcement.
2. Appointments
There was no appointment for City Council review.
D. Agenda Modifications
There were no agenda modifications.
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II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
No public hearing was scheduled for this evening.
B. Audience Participation
This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak
to the City Council on any issue.
Debra Novak, 721 6th Street SE, Auburn
Ms. Novak displayed a box of expended fireworks debris that she
collected from her yard and parking area. She objected to
fireworks in the city of Auburn because of the noise, litter, and
pollution it creates as well as stress to pets and discord among
neighbors. She reported that her neighbors were detonating
fireworks for several days and into the early morning hours. She
spoke in favor of a fireworks ban in the city of Auburn.
Gary AIlment, 115 R Street NE, Auburn
Mr. AIlment spoke regarding fireworks in the city of Aubum. He
expressed concern with the stress on pets created by fireworks
noise. He also noted the amount of litter and debris created by
fireworks. He urged the Council to better control fireworks and
enforce the City's litter law.
Cory Spang, 2014 C Street SE, Auburn
Mr. Spang spoke regarding the City's 21st Street Storm
Improvements Project. Mr. Spang reported that he owns property
adjacent to the project site. He indicated the project includes a
proposed six-foot fence to be built one foot off his property line. He
requested that the City move the fence back a couple more feet
from the property line and move the landscaping outside the fence
rather than inside the fence line.
Jeff Rovegno, 3307 168th Place, Auburn, WA
Mr. Rovegno identified himself as the owner of the Mecca Tavern
located at I East Main Street. He spoke regarding proposed
ordinances on the agenda this evening regarding zoning and
taverns in the downtown area. He expressed concern with the
effect of the ordinances on existing businesses. He requested as
much advance notice as possible on any changes that would effect
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the continuity of his business. Councilmember Borden pointed out
that the existing tavern businesses are grandfathered in under the
proposed ordinances.
Mark Hancock, PO Box 1772, Auburn, WA
Mr. Hancock announced his attendance this evening as a
represenative of LaPianta Limited Partnership with regard to
Application Number MIN0001-99 on the Council agenda this
evening.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for City Council review.
Ill. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A3.7.6
A. Municipal Services
Vice Chair Wagner reported the Municipal Services Committee met
this evening at 6:00. The Committee discussed Ordinance Nos.
5415 and 5419, which accept grants. The Committee also
discussed the airport lease policies and proposed amendments to
increase the lease rate by approximately 25 percent, postpone the
potential leasing of the hangar areas, and to move forward with the
potential lease of the twin engine hangar areas. Vice Chair
Wagner also reported the Committee received a report from the
Police Department regarding fireworks activity throughout the city,
including the Muckleshoot Reservation. There was nearly 1,000
people detonating fireworks on the reservation. The Municipal
Services Committee has asked the Police Department to compile
data related to a total ban of fireworks. Vice Chair Wagner stated it
takes one year from enactment for a ban to be enforced. The next
regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled
for Monday, July 17, 2000 at 6:00 PM
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Borden reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee did not meet last week. The next regular meeting of the
Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for
July 10, 2000 at 6:30 PM.
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C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met June 26,
2000. The Committee discussed contract administration items.
The Committee also received a report on the Six Year
Transportation Improvement Plan and discussed the Water
Conservation Plan. In addition, Public Works Director Engler
reported on a number of interlocal issues involving Bonney Lake,
Pacific, and the Muckleshoot Tribe. The next regular meeting of
Public Works Committee is scheduled for July 10, 2000 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
consent items including claims and payroll vouchers and surplus
equipment. The Committee discussed proposed Ordinance No.
5413 relating to LID 347, the 1999 audit results, Valley Com
financing, Council salaries and benefits, and proposed 2000
Budget amendments. The next regular meeting of the Finance
Committee is scheduled for July 17, 2000 at 6:30 PM.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes
1. Minutes of the June 19, 2000 regular City Council meeting.
2. Minutes of the June 12, 2000 special City Council meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2,F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 152361 through 152817 in the
amount of $779,623.30 for Period 6 and dated July 5, 2000.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 258800 to 259009 in the amount of
$339,082.26 and electronic deposit transmissions in the
amount of $638,606.80 for a grand total of.$977,689.06 for
the pay period covering June 14, 2000 to June 27, 2000.
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C. Contract Administration
1. Public Works Project Number C9048
04.6.3 C9048
City Council to grant permission to advertise for bids for
Public Works Project Number C9048, Contract 00-01, Year
2000 Sanitary Sewer Replacement Program.
2. Public Works Project Number C8064
04.9.1 C8064
City Council to award the bid for Contract 00-09, Project
Number C8064, Kersey Way Improvements, to the lowest
responsible bidder.
3. Public Works Project Number C9035/C9014
O4.8.1 C9035/C9014
City Council to award the bid for Contract 00-05, Project
Number C9035/C9014 21st Street Storm Improvements, to
RCI Construction Inc. on their low bid of $876,966 plus
Washington State sales tax of $58,667.65 for a total contract
price of $935,633.65.
4. Auburn Municipal Airport Tree Removal
04.4.9.2
City Council to award the contract for tree removal at Auburn
Municipal Airport to R. L. Clearing and Excavating, Inc., in
the amount of $35,000 plus Washington State sales tax.
D. Surplus Property
F4.6.1
1. Auburn Municipal Court
City Council to authorize the surplus and disposal of the
following equipment that is either broken or obsolete:
1 monitor stand
1 printer table
1 typewriter tabie
2 stacking chairs
8 partitions 55" x 66"
1 partition 36" x 55"
1 desk chair
3 calculators
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6 electrical cords
2 microphones w/cords
3 microphone stands
1 mike cord w/4 jacks and 4 plugs
4 wire cords w/jacks
1 desk lamp
1 metal cabinet
2. Legal Department ,
City Council to authorize the surplus and disposal of the
following equipment that is either broken or obsolete:
IBM Selectric III electric typewriter
5 drawer lateral filing cabinet
3. Finance Department
City Council to authorize the surplus of the following
described property which is not in working order or is no
longer in use:
one (1) two-drawer filing cabinet (narrow) - broken
one (1)four-drawer filing cabinet (narrow)
one (1) 6 x 10 foot metal shelving
Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to approve the Consent Agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Auburn Airport Lease Policies, Lease Rates, and Bids for Hangar
Sites
04.4.9
City Council to adopt the Airport development lease policies,
accept the lease rate recommendations contained in the report by
Bruce Allen & Associates Inc., and authorize staff to advertise for
bids for hangar sites.
The Auburn Airport Lease Policies, Lease Rates and Bids for
Hangar Sites was tabled at the June 19, 2000 City Council
meeting.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Borden
seconded to remove from the table and adopt a modified version of
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the lease policies and lease rate recommendations contained in the
agenda packet modifying the rate for lease to forty cents ($0.40)
per square foot and limiting to the ground space for the twin
hangars at the far south end of the airport proposed development.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Application No. CUP00-0002
O3.10.1 cuPoo-oo02
City Council to consider the request of Jeff Woodward and Jim Cox
for a conditional use permit to allow the construction of three
duplexes on property located at 2121 "D" Street SE.
Assistant Planning Director Lynn Rued presented a brief staff
report for Application No. CUP00-0002. The proposal is to replace
an existing mobile home on the property with three duplex units.
The proposal meets all the zoning standards of the City. He noted
that one of the Hearing Examiner's conditions provides that the
applicant shall demonstrate that there is sufficient water pressure
for minimum fire flow.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to approve the conditional use permit based on the
Hearing Examiner's Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Conditions;
and instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance.
Councilmember Poe questioned whether the proposal meets the
City's standards as the lot appears to be a panhandle lot. Assistant
Planning Director Rued explained that the lot is an existing lot.
Regulations for panhandle lots would apply to newly platted lots.
In response to a question from Councilmember Lewis, Assistant
Planning Director Rued stated that the Zoning Code contains a
limitation of 100 feet for new lots. The reason for the limitation is
primarily for emergency access.
Councilmember Wagner questioned whether the "No Parking"
signs could be enforced in the turn-around. Chief Johnson
confirmed that they could be enforced.
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Councilmember Brothers questioned the reason for the conditional
use permit. Assistant Planning Director Rued explained that the R-
3 allows for one duplex per lot. A conditional use permit is required
for more than one duplex. The applicant is requesting a total of
three duplex units for the lot.
Councilmember Borden requested that staff include discussion of
panhandle lots on the next Planning and Community Development
Committee agenda.
Councilmember Poe stated he does not oppose the layout of the
project, and spoke in favor of discussing the issue of panhandle
lots at the next Planning and Community Development Committee
meeting.
Councilmember Lewis agreed with Councilmember Poe's
comments regarding the proposal and panhandle lots in general.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
B. Application No. CUP00-0003
03.10.1 CuPoo-oo03
City Council to consider the request of Cliff and Cheryl Dechand for
a conditional use permit to allow a drive through espresso stand to
be located in the side yard located adjacent to "D" Street SW at
410 West Main Street.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Brothers
seconded to approve the conditional use permit based on the
Hearing Examiner's Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Conditions,
and instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance.
There was brief discussion regarding the entrance and exit for the
drive through espresso stand.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
C. Application No. MIN0001-99
03.10.3 MIN0001-99
City Council to consider the request of La Pianta Limited
Partnership for a mining permit to continue mining operations at the
Meade Pit located at 1740 Auburn-Black Diamond Road.
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Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Poe seconded
to approve surface mining permit based on the Hearing Examiner's
Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Conditions and instruct the City
Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance.
In response to questions from Councilmember Brothers, Assistant
Planning Director Rued'advised that the mine was originally
granted a permit in 1980 and is anticipated to operate another ten
years to remove two million cubic yards of material.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
D. Airport Storage Room Rental Rates and Hangar Damage Deposit
Fee
F4.3, 04.4.9.3
City Council to consider adjusted storage room rental rates and a
hangar damage deposit fee.
Councilmember Wagner moved to approve the adjusted storage
room rental rates, AS90 to $100 and AS10 to $120, and implement
a hangar damage deposit fee.
Planning Director Krauss noted that the adjusted storage room
rental rates apply only to those rooms affected by the installation of
the sprinkler system.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
1. Ordinance No. 5382
O3.4.2.1.2
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, King County,
Washington, amending Auburn City Code Title 18 entitled
"Zoning" Chapter 18.04, entitled "Definitions", to provide
definitions for brewpub, restaurant, and tavern.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Poe
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5382.
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Planning Director Krauss responded to questions posed by
Councilmember Brothers. The main direction for the
ordinance was the fact the taverns in the downtown area are
unregulated. Mr. Krauss indicated there are no brewpubs
currently located in the city of Auburn. The definition of
brewpub was included in the ordinance as it is a fairly new
concept and some brewpub developers have looked at
Auburn for a possible site. The minimum and maximum
barrel production rates for brewpubs come from state law.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
2. Ordinance No. 5383
o3.4.2.1.2
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, King County,
Washington, amending Auburn City Code Title 18 entitled
"Zoning" and amending Chapter 18.26 entitled "C-1 Light
Commercial District" by adding subsection 18.26.030 entitled
"Uses Requiring a Permit" to eliminate taverns as an allowed
use for which a conditional use permit can be issued in the
C-1 Light Commercial District and to establish brewpubs as
a use for which a conditional use permit can be issued and
amending Chapter 18.28 entitled "C-2 Central Business
District" by amending Section 18.28.030 entitled "Uses
Requiring a Permit" to eliminate taverns as an allowed use
for which a conditional use permit can be issued in the C-2
Central Business District and to establish brewpubs as a use
requiring a conditional use permit and amending Section
18.30.020 entitled permitted uses to include brewpubs as a
use in the "C-3 Heavy Commercial Zone."
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Poe
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5383.
In response to questions from Councilmember Brothers,
Planning Director Krauss estimated there are five taverns in
the downtown C-2 district. Mr. Krauss was unsure of the
number of taverns in the C-1 district. Mr. Krauss explained
that as a nonconforming use the tavern owners can operate
as before, make repairs to their buildings, apply to increase
their area by twenty-five percent, and change ownership.
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Mr. Krauss was unsure of the amount of taxes derived from
the affected taverns. Mr. Krauss added that there is a
continuing ongoing concern over the impacts of the taverns
on downtown development. The proposed ordinance does
not have a direct impact on existing taverns, but prevents
new ones from locating in the downtown area. The issue of
taverns in the downtown area has come up repeatedly
during the preparation of the Downtown Plan over the past
two years. He stressed that it is not an attempt to legislate
morality.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
3. Ordinance No. 5412
O3.1 ANX0002-99
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, annexing
to the city a 1.5 acre of land located at 28418 85th Avenue
South in King County.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Poe
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5412.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
4. Ordinance No. 5414
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An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, King
County, Washington, adopting a new City Code Chapter
9.14 entitled "Revised Code of Washington Section
66.44.200 entitled 'Sales to Persons Apparently Under the
Influence of Liquor-Purchases or Consumption by Persons
Apparently Under the Influence of Liquor on Licenses
Premises-Penalty-Notice-Separation of Actions' Adopted by
Reference"; creating Section 9.14.010 entitled "Adopted-
Copy Filed and Authenticated"; creating Section 9.14.020
entitled "Severability".
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Borden
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5414.
In response to questions from Councilmember Brothers,
Police Chief Kelly explained that Ordinance No. 5414 adopts
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RCW 66.44.200 by reference. Councilmember Brothers
questioned utilizing the word "apparently" in the title of the
section, Chief Kelly stated it is part of the statute and
explained that business owners and servers are instructed
by the Liquor Control Board to recognize the signs of
persons under the influence of alcohol, City Attorney
Reynolds advised that the maximum penalty for violation is
one year imprisonment and $5,000 fine.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
5. Ordinance No. 5415
F5.3
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the acceptance of certain
equipment from King County, the recipient of U.S.
Department of Justice monies under the State and Local
Domestic Preparedness Equipment Support Program
Project, to respond to terrorist incidents involving weapons
of mass destruction, and authorizing the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute the certifications and assurances document
and the Distribution Agreement required of subrecipients of
equipment purchased with federal funds under the State and
Local Domestic Preparedness Equipment Support Program
Project, Award No. 2000-TE-CX-0003.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Borden
seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 5415.
Councilmember Brothers questioned the purpose of
equipment the City will receive from King County. Fire Chief
Johnson responded that the City will receive chemical,
radiological, and biological protective gear and chemical
detectors. A full list of the equipment is contained in the
agenda packet.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
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6. Ordinance No. 5419
F5.2
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, King
County, Washington, approving acceptance of grant funds
from the State of Washington Military Department,
Emergency Management Division, in the amount of One
Thousand Five Hundred and 00/100 Dollars, ($1,500.00),
and authorizing execution of Contract No. EM010188
approving the expenditure and appropriation of said grant
funds.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Borden
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5419.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 3233
05.1.3
A Resolution of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing
the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Auburn, to execute
an Agreement with Ries Niemi, dba Manmade, to design
and produce a sundial for Les Gove Park.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Poe
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3233.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
2. Resolution No. 3234
05.1.2
A Resolution of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing
the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Auburn, to authorize
the Mayor to re-name "City Park" as "Veterans Memorial
Park."
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Barber
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3234.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
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3. Resolution No. 3238
O1.11
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, King
County, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and the City
Clerk to execute an Interlocal Cooperative Agreement
Combined Regional Emergency Services Unit Operational
Agreement between the Seattle Port Authority and the cities
of Auburn, Renton, and Tukwila.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Borden
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3238.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT
A. Executive Session
No executive session was held this evening.
B. ESA, Lake Tapps, and South 277th
Mayor Booth briefly commented on the Endangered Species Act
(ESA), the Lake Tapps water issue, and the 277th Street Project.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the
meeting adjourned at 8:33 PM.
Approved on the//2 ~ day of ~ ,2000.
Mayor D ~
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