HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-05-2001 CITY OF AUBURN
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
February 5, 2001 7:30 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Flag Salute
Mayor Charles 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:
Rich Wagner, Jeanne Barber, Trish Borden, Fred Poe, Sue Singer,
Pete Lewis and Stacey Brothers.
Staff members present included: Parks and Recreation Director
Dick Deal, Fire Chief Bob Johnson, Police Chief Jim Kelly,
Personnel Director Brenda Heineman, Public Works Director
Christine Engler, Finance Director Diane L. Supler, Planning
Director Paul Krauss, Principal Planner David Osaki, Associate
Planner B Sanders, City Attorney Michael J. Reynolds, and City
Clerk Danielle Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a) Service Recognition for Auburn Library Board
Member Kim Harlington
Mayor Booth presented Kim Harlington with a plaque
commemorating her service on the Auburn Library
Board from 1995 to 2000.
b) Annual Report from the Auburn Library Board
Ms. Nancy Colson, Chair of the Auburn Library Board,
presented the annual library report for the year 2000.
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Ms. Colson was accompanied by Library Manager
Fran Wendtland, Board Member Phillip Jenkins, and
past Board member Kim Harlington. Ms. Colson
reported on the completion of the new Auburn Library
and the transition to the King County Library System.
Ms. Wendtland provided the Council with a written
report of 2000 library statistics for circulation, meeting
room use, computer classes, and other library
programs. Ms. Colson thanked the City for their
support, and thanked Library Board members, Library
staff, and others for their efforts during the past year.
c) Boy Scout Troop 341
Immediately following Item IV.D.4 of these minutes,
Mayor Booth welcomed Scout Leader Bud Little from
Scout Troop 341. Mr. Little was accompanied by
Scouts Preston, Tyler and Spencer, who are working
towards their Citizenship in the Community Merit
Badge.
2. Appointments
a) Cemetery Board
City Council to consider the appointment of Margaret
Wilson to a five-year term to expire December 31,
2005.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember
Singer seconded to confirm the appointment of
Margaret Wilson to the Cemetery Board.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
D. Agenda Modifications
Agenda modifications included the transmittal of the text of
Ordinance Nos. 5508 and 5510 under Item VII.A.7 and VII.A.8 of
these minutes.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
No public hearing was scheduled for this evening.
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B. Audience Participation
This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak
to the City Council on any issue.
Alan Keimig, 16 A Street NW, Auburn, WA
Mr. Keimig spoke regarding Ordinance No. 5510, which would
increase the building heights in the C-2 Central Business District.
He urged the Council to adopt Ordinance No. 5510.
Mike Weekley, 809 11t~ Street NE, Auburn, WA
Mr. Weekley described the condition of the neighborhood on 12th
Street NE, which includes several dilapidated houses and a burned
house. He proposed that the City and the neighbors pursue an
effort to cleanup the neighborhood and initiate some sort of
redevelopment for the area.
Frances Moses, 1025 I Street NE, Auburn, WA
Ms. Moses agreed with Mr. Weekley's comments regarding the
12th Street NE neighborhood. She also expressed frustration with
a recent call to 911 and the Valley Comm dispatch center.
Bill Kyle, 2001 19t" Drive NE, Auburn, WA
Mr. Kyle spoke regarding Ordinance No. 5492 which appears on
this evening's agenda. Mr. Kyle expressed support for adoption of
the ordinance, which prohibits parking of oversized vehicles in
residential districts. Councilmember Poe reported that the
Municipal Services Committee discussed Ordinance Nos. 5492 and
5493 earlier this evening. The ordinances will be removed from
this evening's Council agenda pending further revisions.
Councilmember Poe stated that he anticipates the ordinances will
be presented to the Council on February 20, 2001 for adoption.
Richard Palin, 32922 33rd Avenue SW, Federal Way, WA
Mr. Palin advised that he owns two houses on 12th Street NE. He
requested the City's support to improve the neighborhood
surrounding 12th Street NE.
C. Correspondence
No correspondence was received for City Council review.
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III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A3.7.6
A. Municipal Services
Chair Poe reported the Municipal Services Committee met this
evening at 5:00. The Committee recommended Council adopt
Resolution No. 3320 and recommended further review of
Ordinance Nos. 5492 and 5493 before forwarding them to the City
Council. The Committee discused a contract extension through the
end of the year with RST Disposal. The Committee recommended
that the solid waste utility absorb the increased solid waste cost to
customers for this year. The Committee also discussed proposed
contract and bid specifications for a new solid waste contract.
Chair Poe suggested a Council workshop on the solid waste
contract and bid proposal would be beneficial. The next regular
meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for
February 20, 2001 at 5:00 PM.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Borden reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met January 22, 2001. The Committee discussed and
recommended Council approval of water and sewer availability
certificates for Ronald and Susan Severson, interim zoning
amendments, annexation of Green River access property, and
surplus property. The Committee also discussed park impact fees
and the status of the J C Penney building on East Main Street. The
next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development
Committee is scheduled for February 12, 2001 at 6:30 PM.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met on
January 22, 2001. The Committee recommended approval of
several contract administration items which appear on this
evening's agenda. The Committee also discussed transportation
impact fees and storm drainage capital projects. The next regular
meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for January
12, 2001 at 4:30 PM.
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D. Finance
Chair Barber reported the Finance Committee met this evening at
6:30. The Committee discussed and recommended approval of
claims and payroll vouchers, surplus property, Ordinance No. 5503,
and Ordinance No. 5504. The Committee also discussed
hotel/motel taxes, the Capital Facilities Plan, and 2001 Budget
amendments. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee
is scheduled for Tuesday, February 20, 2001 at 6:00 PM.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes
1. Minutes of the January 16, 2001 regular City Council
meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2,F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 158694 through 159118 in the
amount of $683,020.65 for Period 14 and dated February 5,
2001; and wire transfers in the amount of $788,576.27.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 261590 to 261833 in the amount of
$375,479.71 and electronic deposit transmissions in the
amount of $711,978.84 for a grand total of $1,087,458.55 for
the pay period covering January 1, 2001 to January 31,
2001.
C. Contract Administration
1. Auburn Municipal Airport Tree Removal/Land Clearing
04.4.9.2
City Council to approve final payment to R. L. Clearing and
Excavating and accept the small works project for the
Auburn Municipal Airport Tree Removal/Land Clearing.
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2. Auburn Municipal Airport Hangar Roofs
04.4.9.2 C9049
City Council to approve final payment in the amount of
$7,750 to Pro Roofing and accept Project Number C9049,
Contract Number 99-22, Auburn Municipal Airport Hangar
Roofs.
3. Public Works Project Number C9009
04.11.1 C9009
City Council to approve Final Pay Estimate No. 8 in the
amount of $63,233.60 to C. A. Carey Corporation and
accept construction of Project Number C9009, Contract
Number 99-25, Well 2/Well 6 Construction.
4. Small Works Project Number C9046
04.12.1 c9046
City Council to grant permission to solicit bids from the Small
Works Roster for Project No. C9046, 15t" Street SW-
Sidewalk Addition with New Bicycle Path.
5. Small Works Project Number C0008
O4.10.2 c0008
City Council to approve Final Pay Estimate No. 2 in the
amount of $3,864.75 to Signal Electric and accept
construction of Project Number C0008, Contract Number 00-
13, Auburn Way South and Riverwalk Drive Traffic Signal
Modification.
6. Agreement for Professional Services with Tetra Tech/KCM,
Inc.
A3.16.9
City Council to approve an Agreement for Professional
Services with Tetra Tech/KCM, Inc. (AG-C-130) for work
related to the City's Stormwater Comprehensive Drainage
Plan.
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7. 2001 Social Service Agreements
A3.11.1/A3,11.2
City Council to approve the following 2001 social service
agreements:
King County Sexual Assault Resource Center $27,144
Community Health Centers of King County $27,550
Children's Home Society $28,500
Auburn Youth Resources $57,420
D. Surplus Property
F4.6.1
1. Fire Department
City Council to authorize the surplus and disposal of a 300-
gallon stainless steel foam tank originally installed in the
1976 Mini Pumper.
2. Planning Department
City Council to authorize the surplus and disposal of the
following described property:
Hewlett Packard Paint Jet XL
Sony Confer-Corder BM-145, inventory #032-182
3. Public Works Department
City Council to authorize the surplus and disposal of the
following described property:
Description Inventory #
Metal Desk None
Pressboard Laminate Table on Wheels None
3-drawer "Steel Age" steel flat file cabinet032 013
3-drawer "Steel Age" steel flat file cabinetnone
Canon Sure Shot Telemax Camera none
(doesn't work)
4. Finance Department
City Council to authorize the surplus and disposal of the
following described property to Computers 4 Kids-
Washington, a non-profit organization.
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MAKE MODEL DESCRIPTION COA/City Asset it
Mitsubishi AUM-1371A 14"
Maxtech XT-4800 14"
Maxtech XT-4888 14"
GVC M 1448B 14"
Optiquest V641 14"
Optiq uest Q41 14"
GVC M 1448 B 14"
Optiquest Q41 14"
Optiquest Q41 14"
GVC M 1448L 14"
Panasonic C1491 14"
GVC M 1448L 14"
MAG Not found 14"
Dell 14"
MicroScan LM1448 14"
GVC M 1448 L 14"
Maxtech XT-4800 14"
DTK Grafika P233 Mhz Tower 013 208 ~01320095
DTK Grafika P233 Mhz Desktop 103 200
Touch P233 Mhz Tower 11400192
DTK Grafika P233 Mhz Desktop coa0081
DTK P233 Mhz Desktop 11400072
Touch P233 Mhz Tower 11400153
DTK Grafika P233 Mhz Desktop 011 110
Generic P233 Mhz Minitower 11400007
Touch P233 Mhz Tower coa0120
Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to
approve the Consent Agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no item under this section for Council consideration.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Application No. CUP00-0006
03.10.1 cuPoo-oo06
City Council to consider the request of Auburn Business Park for a
conditional use permit to allow the sale of used automobiles within
a building located at 3530 "C" Street NE.
Planning Director Krauss explained that the applicant has
requested a conditional use permit to allow used car sales within a
building. Since the car sales operation will be conducted within a
building, staff recommended approval of the conditional use permit.
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Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to approve the conditional use permit based upon the
Hearing Examiner's Findings of Fact, Conclusion and Conditions;
and instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance.
Councilmember Poe recommended that the Hearing Examiner's
Conditions should be more explicit. For example, Condition 1
should read, "All vehicles for sale shall be within the building at all
times." He also recommended that Condition 2 should describe the
required drainage system in more detail.
Councilmember Borden restated her motion to clarify Condition 1
by adding the words "at all times" and clarify Condition 2 to better
define the drainage system. Councilmember Singer concurred.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
B. Application Number WSC00-0007
A3.13.8
City Council to consider the request of Ronald and Susan
Severson for a Development Agreement for the issuance of water
and sewer availability certificate for property located at 30617
122nd Place SE and to approve the Petition for Annexation,
Annexation Agreement and Declaration of Covenant.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to approve the Development Agreement which 'will
enable the issuance of water and sewer availability certificates to
the applicant.
In response to questions from Councilmember Wagner, Principal
Planner David Osaki explained that the applicant would be required
to improve the 30-foot easement if King County through its platting
process requires a second access for the plat. If King County does
not require a second access to 304th Street, then the developer will
not be required to improvement the easement.
Councilmember Wagner questioned whether a cul-de-sac should
be constructed at the end of the street rather than a "T". Mr. Osaki
explained that if a second access is not constructed, the conditions
require that the developer "T" the intersection and install a
barricade that will prevent vehicles from entering the private
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easement. The barricade would allow emergency vehicle access if
necessary. The intent is to accommodate future street system in
the area as properties east and west develop. Fire Chief Johnson
explained that generally "T" intersections are not favored by the fire
service because a "T" intersection requires backing up a fire
apparatus while a cul-de-sac allows a sweeping radius turn.
Principal Planner Osaki explained that the barrier would be a
knock-down type barricade to allow emergency vehicle access.
Councilmember Wagner recommended the construction of a cul-
de-sac rather than a "T" intersection.
Terry Ferguson, owner's representative from Baseline Engineering,
Inc., 1910 64th Avenue West, Tacoma, WA
Mr. Ferguson explained that a cul-de-sac was originally provided,
but a "T" intersection was included to accommodate future street
construction.
In response to a question from Councilmember Brothers, Fire Chief
Johnson recommended that the condition requiring a barricade
include language that the knockdown barricade shall be a type
acceptable to the Fire Marshal.
Councilmember Borden restated her motion to include the
recommendation of the Fire Chief that the knockdown barrier will
be acceptable to the Fire Marshal. Councilmember Singer
concurred.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, 7-0.
VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
1. Ordinance No. 5492
O1.8
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, repealing Auburn City Code Section 10.36.190
entitled "Parking in Residential Districts - Maximum Vehicle
Size," Auburn City Code Section 10.36.275 entitled
"Prohibited Parking of Semitrailers and Trailers," Auburn City
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Code Section 10.36.276 entitled "Authority to Impound,"
Auburn City Code Section 10.36.277 entitled "Violation-
Penalty," and adopting a new City Code Section 10.36.190
entitled "Parking of Semitrailers, Truck Tractors, Trailers,
Boats, Camping Trailers and Motorhomes on a Public
Roadway or Public Right of Way, including all residential
districts within the city of Auburn."
Ordinance No. 5492 is under review by the Municipal
Services Committee and was withdrawn from the Council
agenda.
2. Ordinance No. 5493
O1.8
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Auburn City Code Section 10.36.360
entitled "Violation - Penalty" by adding Auburn City Code
Section 10.36.190 for which a penalty under Section
10.36.360 can be applied.
Ordinance No. 5493 is under review by the Municipal
Services Committee and was withdrawn from the Council
agenda.
3. Ordinance No. 5503
A4.3.1
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Auburn City Code Section 2.51.020
entitled "Councilmember's Compensation" contained in
Chapter 2:51 entitled "Compensation of Officers" to reflect
current pay dates for services performed.
Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5503.
Councilmember Singer asked for clarification regarding the
health insurance benefits provision contained in Section
2.51.010. She explained that it was her understanding that
health insurance benefits would be provided but the full cost
would be born by the subscribing Councilmember.
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Personnel Director Heineman explained that currently there
is no medical plan available to the Council. Section
2.51.010 of the ordinance provides that if a medical plan
becomes available in the future, it would be offered to the
Councilmembers under the same conditions offered to
unaffiliated employees. In other words, the City and the
Councilmembers would share in the cost.
Councilmember Lewis recalled that the intent was to give the
Councilmembers the ability to purchase group insurance
coverage, but was not to be subsidized by the City.
Councilmember Brothers recalled Committee discussion of
health insurance for Councilmembers. He recollected that
the cost of insurance for a Councilmember would be
approximately $250; the City would pay approximately $200
and the remaining amount would be paid by the
Councilmember.
Councilmember Barber disagreed with' Councilmember
Brothers' recollection.
Councilmember Lewis reiterated that it was never his intent
to look for a paid or partially paid health insurance program
by the City.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Poe
seconded to amend Section 2.51.020(A) by adding a
sentence that reads, "Councilmembers shall pay the full cost
of such insurance."
MOTION CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Brothers voted
no.
Councilmember Borden stated that policies regarding health
benefits for the Council should be consistent with policies for
staff. She expressed concern that a Councilmember who
could not afford health insurance would be denied such a
benefit.
Councilmember Singer stated it was her intent that
Councilmembers would have the ability to purchase group
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health insurance through the City at the Councilmember's
expense. She spoke against the existing ordinance which
amounts to an increase in benefits for the Council at the
taxpayers' expense.
Councilmember Brothers stated that health insurance should
not be provided as a Council benefit. He spoke against a
publicly paid benefit for the Council.
Councilmember Poe expressed support for the amendment
to Ordinance No. 5503.
THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
4. Ordinance No. 5504
04.8.3, F4.3
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Auburn City Code Chapter 13.48
entitled "Storm Drainage Utility", Section 100, entitled
"Charges" to clarify that charges to non-single family parcels
are assessed on a monthly basis.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5504.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
5. Ordinance No. 5505
O3.1 ANX01-0001
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, King
County, Washington, annexing to the City 4.54 acres of land
known as the "Green River Access" for municipal purposes.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5505.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
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6. Ordinance No. 5507
F5.2.15, O4.9.1 PR 562
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Ordinance No. 5119 by authorizing
the Mayor to sign a Local Agency Agreement Supplement
between the City and the Washington State Department of
Transportation, approving Federal TEA-21 Funds to prepare
and implement the South 277th Street Reconstruction
project, PR 562.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5507.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
7. Ordinance No. 5508
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 Ronald and Susan Severson.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 5508 with the amendment
approved with the Development Agreement for Application
Number WSC00-0007 stipulating that the barricade erected
at the dead end street shall be a knockdown barrier
approved by the Fire Marshal.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
8. Ordinance No. 5510
o3.4.2.1.2
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, King
County, Washington, pursuant to RCW 36.70A.390,
amending the Auburn City Code Chapter 18.28 by revising
Section 18.28.040 entitled "Development Standards," and
Section 18.28.060 entitled "Development Standards for
Parking Garages" to allow increased building heights and
provide development standards for buildings and parking
garages located in the C-2 Central Business District which
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has been established as interim zoning, and setting a date
for a public hearing.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5510.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 3309
A3.16.9, A3.13.4
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to
execute an Agreement for Professional Services between
the City and Certified Land Services Corporation for the
purpose of providing real property negotiation and relocation
assignments during the 2001 year.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3309.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Resolution No. 3315
A3.16.9
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to
execute an Agreement for Professional Services between
the City and Leroy A. Jones, for the purpose of providing
coordinating research and information services through the
year 2001.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3315.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
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3. Resolution No. 3316
04.4.2
A Resolution of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending
Resolution 3265, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk of the
City of Auburn, to execute an amendment to the Agreement
with Bonnie Tours to act as travel agent for the City's Senior
Center Program to change the dates of the Heritage of
America Trip.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3316.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
4. Resolution No. 3320
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.
Councilmember Poe moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3320.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT
A. Executive Session
Mayor Booth recessed the meeting to executive session at 8:48
PM for approximately fifteen minutes in order to discuss personnel
and litigation issues. Mayor Booth indicated no action would be
taken following the executive session.
Mayor Booth reconvened the meeting at 9:14 PM.
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IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 9:14 PM.
Approved on the ~,7~ ~ day of < ,2001.
Charles A. Booth, Mayor -
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