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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
October 2, 2000 7:30 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Flag Salute
Mayor Booth called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM and led those
in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
B. Roll Call
Mayor Charles Booth and the following members of the City
Council were present: Rich Wagner, Jeanne Barber, Sue Singer,
Fred Poe, Pete Lewis, and Stacey Brothers. Councilmember Trish
Borden was excused.
Staff members present included: City Attorney Michael J.
Reynolds, Police Chief Jim Kelly, Assistant Fire Chief Russ
Vandver, Personnel Director Brenda Heineman, Public Works
Director Christine Engler, Finance Director Diane L. Supler,
Planning and Community Development Director Paul Krauss,
Assistant Planning Director Lynn Rued, Associate Planner Sean
Martin, Associate Planner Bill Mandeville, Parks and Recreation
Director Dick Deal, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a) AmeriCorps Team Oath
Mayor Booth administered the AmeriCorps Oath to
the members of the Year 2000 Auburn AmeriCorps
Team. The Auburn AmeriCorps Team consists of
twelve members: Brooklyn Alexander, Brian Budack,
Maim Castanon, Brenda Finley, Karen Pabillon,
Denise Pennington, Rebecca Ramirez, Donnie
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Sadler, Jonathan Sadler, Jeannie Stover, and Tabitha
Stover.
Mayor Booth also introduced Team Supervisor Don
Lipinske.
b) South King County Community Network
The presentation by a representative of the South
King County Community Network was postponed until
October 16, 2000.
2. Appointments
There were no appointments for Council consideration.
D. Agenda Modifications
Agenda modifications included the transmittal of the Hearing
Examiner's decision for Application Numbers CUP00-0004, REZ00-
0005, PLT00-0002, REZ00-0003, and PUD0001-99 transmitted
under Items VI.A, VI.B, VI.C, VI.D, and VI.E of these minutes; a
modified Airport Hangar Land Lease Agreement transmitted under
Item VI.F of these minutes, and the addition of Resolution No. 3267
transmitted under Item VII.B.5 of these minutes.
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. No one from the audience
requested to speak.
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 recommended approval of
surplus property and Resolution No. 3266, which authorizes the
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disposition of a surplus fire engine. The Committee received an
update on potential retail space leasing at the Sound Transit
garage. The Committee discussed the Goedecke North property.
The Committee also discussed the Airport Hangar Land Lease
proposal, and requested the removal of the proposal from this
evening's Council agenda. The next regular meeting of the
Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for October 16, 2000 at
6:00 PM.
B. Planning & Community Development
Vice Chair Singer reported the Planning and Community
Development Committee meeting scheduled for October 9, 2000
has been rescheduled to meet October 12, 2000 at 4:30 PM.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met
September 25, 2000. The Committee reviewed and discussed
contract administration items, the Public Works 2001 Budget, the
Lake Tapps Task Force draft agreement, the revised joint operating
agreement for the South King County Water Association, and the
WRIA 9 draft agreement. The next regular meeting of the Public
Works Committee is scheduled for October 9, 2000 at 4:30. The
Committee will also hold a special meeting with the IA2 partners on
October 11, 2000 at 5:00 PM.
D. Finance
Chair Barber reported the Finance Committee met this evening at
6:30. The Committee reviewed and recommended approval of
claims and payroll vouchers. The Committee reviewed and
discussed the Personnel Budget, the General Fund Budget, and
the draft WRIA 9 agreement. The next regular meeting of the
Finance Committee is scheduled for October 16, 2000 at 6:30 PM.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes
1. Minutes of the September 18, 2000 regular City Council
meeting.
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B. Vouchers
F4.9.2,F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 155420 through 155769 in the
amount of $1,048,614.35 for Period 9 and dated October 2,
2000.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 260141 to 260325 in the amount of
$334,281.42 and electronic deposit transmissions in the
amount of $665,092.58 for a grand total of $999,374.00 for
the pay period covering September 14, 2000 to September
27, 2000.
C. Contract Administration
1. Public Works Project Number C9025
04.6.3 C9025
City Council to approve Contract Change Order No. 1 in the
amount of $839.00; Final Pay Estimate No. 1 in the amount
of $91,510.47 to Shoreline Construction Company; and
accept construction of Project Number C9025, Contract
Number 00-03, 2000 Storm Replacement Program.
2. Public Works Project Number C8046
04.6.3 C8046
City Council to approve Change Order No. 2 in the amount
of $72,191.63 to RCI Construction for Contract Number 99-
15, Public Works Project Number C8046, Central Storm
Drainage Improvements, Phase 1 B.
D. Surplus Property
1. Fire Department
F4,6.1
City Council to authorize the surplus and disposal of the
following equipment which is either inoperable or damaged
and of no further use.
Schwinn Airdyne Exercise Bike
Assorted Office Chairs (approximately 13)
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Movie Projector and Equipment
Cassette Player
Slide Projector Tower
Utility Office Table
File Cabinet
Space Heater (radiator)
Dictation equipment
Ambulance Stretcher
WaterDrinking Fountain
Air Conditioning 'Unit and Supplies
Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to approve the Consent Agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no item under this section for City Council consideration.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Application Number CUP00-0004
03.10. 1 cuP00-0004
City Council to consider the request of Samoan Assembly of God
Church for a conditional use permit to allow the required parking
and play areas to be located in the R-4, Multi-family zones, located
at 16 G Street SW and 28 G Street SW.
Assistant Planning Director Rued presented the staff report. The
Samoan Assembly of God Church has requested a conditional use
permit to allow the construction of a parking lot and school play
area for their church and school. The church is located at 632
West Main Street. The parking lot is located at 16 "G" Street SW
and the play area is located at 28 "G" Street SW, both within the R-
4 Zone. A conditional use permit is required for the parking and
play areas.
In response to a question from Councilmember Brothers, Assistant
Planning Director Rued that the parking area is required to be
paved.
Councilmember Singer moved, and Councilmember Poe seconded
to approve the conditional use permit based upon the Hearing
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Examiner's Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Conditions, and to
instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary Ordinance.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
B. Application Number REZ00-0005
03.8 REZ00-0005
City Council to consider the request of Lou Woodford to rezone
property, located' at the intersection of "T" Street SE and the
Auburn Black Diamond Road, from R-2, Single Family Residential,
to R-3, Duplex.
Assistant Planning Director Rued presented the staff report on the
request of Lou Woodford for a rezone of his property located at the
intersection of "T" Street SE and Auburn Black Diamond Road from
R-2, Single Family Residential, to R-3 Duplex. Mr. Rued explained
that a small piece of property was left over after the construction of
"T" Street. The City recently sold the property to the adjacent
property owner, who has requested the rezone.
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Poe seconded
to approve the rezone based upon the Hearing Examiner's
Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Conditions, and to instruct the
City Attorney to prepare the necessary Ordinance.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
C. Application Number PLT00-0002
03.5 PLT00-0002
City Council to consider the request of Swanson Homes for
preliminary plat approval of a 20-lot single family subdivision
located on the west side of the 3800 block of Academy Drive.
Application Numbers PLT00-0002 and REZ00-0002 were
combined for discussion purposes. See Item VI.D for discussion
and action regarding both applications.
D. Application Number REZ00-0003
03.8 REZ00-0003
City Council to consider the request of Swanson Homes, Margaret
Wilson, Margaret Darby and Marshal Bain to rezone their collective
properties, located on the west side of the 3400 - 3800 blocks of
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Academy Drive, from the existing R-l, Single Family Residential, to
R-2, Single Family Residential.
Assistant Planning Director Rued presented the staff reports for
Application Numbers PLT00-0002 and REZ00-0003. Using an
overhead, Mr. Rued pointed out the area requested for rezone from
R-1 to R-2, and the area requested for preliminary plat approval.
Swanson Homes has requested preliminary plat approval of a 20
lot single family subdivision located on the west side of Academy
Drive. Access will be provided off Academy Drive. Swanson
Homes and other adjacent property owners have requested their
properties rezoned from R-l, Single Family Residential, to R-2,
Single Family Residential. The difference in the two zoning districts
is the minimum lot size. The Comprehensive Plan indicates single
family residential for the parcels.
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Poe seconded
to approve Application Numbers PLT00-0002 and REZ00-0003
based upon the Hearing Examiner's Findings of Fact, Conclusions
and Conditions, and to instruct the City Attorney to prepare the
necessary Resolution and Ordinance.
Councilmember Wagner questioned the sanitary sewer capacity in
the area of the plat and rezone, recalling that approximately a year
ago the sanitary sewer system was at overflow conditions in some
areas of Auburn Way South. Public Works Director Engler
explained that overflow conditions were a result of cross
connections and considerable storm water infiltration into the
sanitary sewer, which has since been corrected. Councilmember
Wagner questioned the need for sanitary sewer improvements in
the area. Public Works Director Engler stated that the capacity is
required in the sewer line itself. Councilmember Wagner
questioned whether the sanitary sewer improvement project was
designed with the assumption of R1 density rather than R2 for the
area. Public Works Director Engler stated that possible uses are
considered when determining the capacity of the line.
Councilmember Wagner expressed concern with the proposed
density for the plat and available sewer capacity in the area.
Councilmember Poe questioned the destination for the storm
drainage. Assistant Planning Director Rued explained that Tract
"A" of the plat will be dedicated as a storm drainage facility.
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Assistant Planning Director Rued recalled that the Public Works
Department engineers raised no issues regarding sewer, water, or
storm drainage.
After discussion, Councilmember Singer withdrew her motion.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Poe
seconded to call for a closed record hearing on Application
Numbers PLT00-0002 and REZ00-0003 to be held October 16,
2000.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
E. Application No. PUD0001-99
03.6 PUD0001-99
City Council to consider the request of Homes by Judi for a
Planned Unit Development for a single family condominium project
located southwesterly of the intersection of 47th Street SE and
Lakeland Hills Way.
Assistant Planning Director Rued presented the staff report on the
request of Homes by Judi for a Planned Unit Development located
at 47th Street SE and Lakeland Hills Way. Using an overhead, Mr.
Rued indicated the location of the proposed PUD on a vicinity map.
The PUD includes eighty-four single family homes. The
development will be located in Auburn and partially located in the
city of Pacific. Mr. Rued also reviewed the drawings contained in
the agenda packet. Two private driveways will serve the
development. Open space areas will be provided in the steeper
areas of the parcel and between homes. Because the site requires
considerable excavation and fill, there is a sophisticated vegetation
mitigation plan.
Judi Roland, President of Homes by Judi, 1015 Pike Street NE,
Auburn
Ms. Roland displayed several picture boards of the site plan. She
stated the PUD is designed to help eliminate as much excavating
as possible. The PUD contains private drives with a main loop
read with a sidewalk on one side. The homes range from 1,200 to
2,000 square feet in size. Each home will have a two-care garage
and driveway parking for two vehicles. There is planned parking on
the main loop read. The homeowners association will maintain the
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whole area, including roads, front yards, sidewalk, gravel paths,
and scenic areas. Ms. Roland reported she is accompanied this
evening by her attorney, the traffic consultant, and a representative
of Poe Engineering.
Councilmember Brothers questioned the street widths. Ms. Roland
and Assistant Planning Director Rued explained that the PUD
contains private drives and are thirty feet wide with a sidewalk on
one side. Mr. Rued explained that the PUD is developed as one
lot, and is typical of an apartment complex or mobile home park
type development. The City does not require sidewalks for those
types of developments. This sidewalk requirement is over and
above that required for residential developments built as one unit.
In response to comments made by Councilmember Lewis,
Assistant Planning Director Rued stated that the two main drive
loops have a sidewalk on one side. There are gravel walkways
that connect the cul-de-sacs.
Councilmember Wagner stated that the PUD ordinance contains a
number of references to pedestrian movement which he believes is
not addressed in the proposed PUD. Mr. Rued stated that, if the
project was not a PUD, no sidewalks would be required in the
interior drives. Because it is a PUD, the PUD ordinance can
require sidewalks. It was determined that the sidewalk on the main
loop road would satisfy the pedestrian issues in the PUD ordinance
and that having no sidewalks in the shorter cul-de-sacs would not
cause much pedestrian and vehicle conflict. The longest cul-de-
sac in the PUD is approximately 400 feet long.
Councilmember Wagner complimented the development, but
expressed concern with the lack of sidewalks adjacent to the
drives.
City Attorney Reynolds noted that the engineering firm for
PUD0001-99 is Poe Engineering, Inc. He stressed that while there
may be no financial interest involved, there is an appearance of
fairness perception. City Attorney Reynolds asked that
Councilmember Poe refrain from discussion and questions
regarding the application.
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Councilmember Poe stated that his comments are on behalf of the
City, and he has no interest in Poe Engineering, Inc.
Councilmember Wagner referred to the ddve/readway section
drawing. He asked whether the four foot minimum level on the left
side of the section could be converted to a concrete sidewalk.
David Bockrath of Poe Engineering, Inc.
Mr. Bockrath stated that it is a safety buffer area which provides a
slope over the curb. The design is recommended for safety
purposes. The driveways are twenty-eight feet wide, standard lane
width is twelve feet, and four feet are allowed within the curbs to
allow for pedestrian access. Mr. Bockrath suggested that a four-
foot area from the curb could be striped for pedestrian use.
In response to questions from Councilmember Wagner regarding
storm drainage, Assistant Planning Director Rued explained that
the majority of the site flows back to Mill Pond and a third of the
western site would go down to ponds in Pacific.
Nancy Rogers, Attorney, Cairncross & Hempelmann, P.S., 701
Fifth Avenue, Seattle, WA
Ms. Rogers identified herself as legal counsel for Homes by Judi for
this project. She addressed a question from Councilmember
Wagner regarding liability exposure from the installation of painted
pedestrian areas. Ms. Rogers acknowledged that, although she
has not analyzed the specific question, she believes it would
protect the Homeowners Association more by painting a stripe on
the road rather than having no stripe at all.
Ms. Rogers also added that the purpose of the PUD is to provide
more flexibility, and the ability to balance the various development
concerns. The drive widths are to accommodate the lay of the land
and reduce the amount of environmental disturbance and
excavation.
Ms. Roland spoke against reducing the width of the drive and
eliminating all on-street parking to accommodate a sidewalk for the
cul-de-sacs.
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Councilmember Lewis spoke in favor of a wider street and a
marked walking area for the drives rather than narrower streets and
a sidewalk.
Councilmember Brothers questioned whether emergency access
would be hindered by narrowing the drives. Assistant Fire Chief
Vandver commented that street widths and grades are a concern
for fire apparatus. The plans have been reviewed by the City's Fire
Prevention Department.
Councilmember Singer expressed preference for the plan as
presented.
Councilmember Barber also expressed support for the PUD
proposal as submitted.
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Barber
seconded to approve the Planned Unit Development 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. 5-0. Councilmember Poe
abstained from voting.
Councilmember Poe reported that, Alan Poe of Poe Engineering,
Inc., is his son. Councilmember Poe also reported he has no
financial or other interest in Poe Engineering.
F. Airport Hangar Land Lease Agreement
O4.4.9.1.3, A3.17
City Council to consider Airport Hangar Land Lease Agreements
for the construction of private hangars at Auburn Municipal Airport.
The Airport Hangar Land Lease Agreement was removed from the
agenda.
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VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
1. Ordinance No. 5436
F5.2.15
An .Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Ordinance No. 5376 by authorizing
the Mayor to sign a Local Agency Supplemental Agreement
between the City and the Washington State Department of
Transportation, approving Federal TEA-21 funds to prepare
and implement the SR18/C Street SW Ramp
Modifications/3rd Street SW Grade Separation Project, PR
529.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Poe
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5436.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
2. Ordinance No. 5437
03.5 PLT00-0008
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving the Final Plat of Evergreen 2 located
in Pierce County in Lakeland Hills within the city of Auburn,
Washington.
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Poe
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5437.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
3. Ordinance No. 5438
03.5 PLT00-0009
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving the Final Plat of Evergreen Phase 3
located in Pierce County in Lakeland Hills within the city of
Auburn, Washington.
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Poe
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5438.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 3263
F4.6.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
a Disposition of Property Agreement between the Auburn
School District and the City of Auburn for the disposition of
certain Mobile Data Terminals (MDT's).
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3263.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
2. Resolution No. 3264
A3.13.8, A3.13.2
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute an
Agreement between the City and Michael R. Mastro
Properties to pay for future damage to sewer main resulting
from tree roots and Agreement to pay for replacement of
trees in easement if trees are removed for sewer repair.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Poe
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3264,
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
3. Resolution No. 3265
04.4.2
A Resolution of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing
the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Auburn, to execute
an Agreement with Bonnie Tours to act as travel agent for
the City's Senior Center Program.
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Poe
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3265.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
4. Resolution No. 3266
F4.6.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the creation of an
Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Auburn
and Lewis County Fire District No. 13 for the purpose of sale
by the City of Auburn of one (1) fire apparatus to Lewis
County Fire District No. 13 for fire protection purposes.
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3266.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
5. Resolution No. 3267
O5.'1.2, 03.5
A Resolution of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending
Resolution No. 3200 adopted April 3, 2000 which amended
Resolution 3192 adopted February 22, 2000 to correct the
legal description which conveyed unimproved park land
commonly known as Park 4 on the eastern edge of the
Lakeland South PUD and authorizing the Mayor and City
Clerk to accept the further corrected legal description.
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Poe
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3267.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT
A. Lake Tapps Task Force
Mayor Booth commented that Governor Locke is meeting this
evening with the Lake Tapps Task Force regarding a proposal by
Puget Sound Energy to pursue permits to withdraw and sell Lake
'Tapps water.
B. 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 8:49 PM.
Charles A. Booth, Mayor
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