HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-03-2001 CITY OF AUBURN
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
December 3, 2001 7:30 PM
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: Rich
Wagner, Jeanne Barber, Trish Borden, Fred Poe, Sue Singer, Pete
Lewis, and Stacey Brothers.
Staff members present included: City Attorney Michael J. Reynolds,
Planning and Community Development Director Paul Krauss,
Assistant Planning Director Lynn Rued, Police Chief Jim Kelly,
Assistant Finance Director Lee Hall, Finance Director Shelley
Coleman, City Engineer Dennis Dowdy, Parks and Recreation
Director Dick Deal, Public Works Director Christine Engler, Principal
Planner David Osaki, Assistant Fire Chief Russ Vandver, Water
Utility Engineer Tim Osborne, Transportation Engineer Michael
Fuess, Sewer Utility Engineer Jeff Roscoe, and Deputy City Clerk
Cathy Richardson.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a) Proclamation - United in Service and Civility
Mayor Booth presented a proclamation declaring
December 3 - 7, 2001 as "United in Service and Civility
Week" in the city of Auburn to Auburn School District
Representative Donna Foxley.
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b) Proclamation- "Miss Auburn Scholarship Program"
Mayor Booth presented a proclamation declaring
January 18 and 19, 2001 as a time to honor parents,
padicipants and volunteers of the Miss Auburn
Scholarship Program to the Program's President and
Co-Executive Director Nancy Karr Backus.
Mayor Booth and City Councilmembers welcomed Miss
Auburn 2001 Holly. Strand and several of the Miss
Auburn Scholarship Pageant contestants in
attendance. Contestants in attendance included:
Mindy Bye, Madeleine Cartwright, Ann Cooke, Shirley
Delaney, Janelie Elrod, Liz Heutmaker, Sarah Marsh,
Rebecca Middleton, Keesha Owens, Odessa Powell,
and Liz Sabo.
2. AppOintments
a) White River Valley Historical Society Museum Board
A3.8.20
City Council to confirm the appointment of Lori Anne
Claudon to a term to expire on December 31, 2004.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember
Poe seconded to confirm the appointment of Lori Anne
Claudon to the White River Valley Historical Society
Museum Board to a term to expire on December 31,
2004.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
City Council to confirm the appointment of Nicole
Karwhite to a term to expire on December 31, 2004.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember
Poe seconded to confirm the appointment of Nicole
Karwhite to the White River Valley Historical Society
Museum Board to a term to expire on December 31,
2004.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
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D. A.clenda Modifications
There were no agenda modifications for Council review.
II, CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1. 2002 Final Budget
F3.16
All .persons interested are encouraged to participate in this
public hearing by making comments, proposals, and
suggestions for the City Council and Mayor to consider prior to
adoption of the City of Auburn 2002 Budget.
Mayor Booth opened the public hearing.
Mary Ellen Stone, King County Sexual Assault Resource
Center
Ms. Stone thanked Mayor Booth and Councilmembers for
their support. Ms. Stone stated that the Center served over
two hundred Auburn residents in 2001. This is a fifteen
percent increase over year 2000. Ms. Stone requested
continued support for 2002.
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Barber
seconded to close the public hearing.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to approve the 2002 budget as amended to reflect
figures presented in the memorandum dated December 3,
2001 from Finance Director Shelley Coleman and Assistant
Finance Director Lee Hall.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
B. Close Record Hearin.cls
The following are closed record hearings where any public testimony
must be strictly limited to the issues involving the proposals and must
also be limited to comments "on the record". No new or additional
evidence may be allowed.
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1. Application Number CAP01-0002
A3.23.1 CAP01-0002
City Council to conduct a closed record hearing on an appeal
filed by Qwest Wireless, LLC on the Hearing Examiner's
decision to affirm the interpretation of the Planning Director
that the maximum height of a monopole allowed in a P-1
zoned district is 45 feet.
Assistant Planning Director Lynn Rued explained that the
appeal is related to Auburn City Code Section 18.48.100(K)
regarding wireless communications facilities standards. Mr.
Rued referred to an overhead display of Section 18.48.100(K).
The chart illustrates which towers may be allowed in a P-1
(Public Use) zone. The tower in question is type 3-B, which
may be allowed through the conditional use process. The
definition under Section 18.04.912 states that type 3-B
facilities are monopoles that are 75 feet or more in height or
lattice towers of any height. Other siting standards of Section
18.48.100 are related to height also, and state that unless
otherwise provided for, the height of the tower shall not
exceed the height limitation of the zoning district. There was a
question as to whether the mere inclusion of type 3-B facilities
in the chart under Section 18.48.100(K) would automatically
allow Qwest to exceed the height limitations of the public use
zone as listed under Section 18.48.100(C)( 1 ). Staff
determined that exceptions under Sections 18.04.912(J)1-c)
and 18.48.100(C)(5) do not allow for additional height and that
the maximum height allowed is 45 feet.
Mr. Rued stated that allowing a 120-foot structure within the
public use zones would be a departure from standards
practiced by the City. In C-3, M-l, and M-2 zones, structures
of 120 feet are allowed, but require additional setbacks. Mr.
Rued referred to an overhead display of an example of lot
sizes that would be required in order to allow a 120-foot
structure in C-3, M-l, and M-2 zones. Staff research revealed
that there is no intent to allow structures over 45 feet in height
in P-1 zones.
Mayor Booth opened the closed record hearing.
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Craig Peden, Legal Counsel for Qwest Communications, 421
SW Oak Street, Portland, Oregon
Mr. Peden stated that Qwest disagrees with the City staff
interpretation of the zoning ordinance. The location of the
proposed tower represents a hole in Qwest's service territory.
Qwest wants to serve customers in that area. Mr. Peden
stated that Qwest was not allowed to submit an application for
a conditional use permit (CUP). Mr. Peden requested that
Qwest be allowed to go through the application process.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to close the closed record hearing.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
Council Member Singer referred to Planning and Community
Development Committee minutes of June 23, 1997 in the
Council packet, paragraph six, line three, that states in public
zones, the City needs to a/low the possibility of monopoles to
be installed.
In response to questions from Councilmember Borden,
Councilmember Wagner stated that the type 3-B designation
was assigned to accommodate current technology
requirements with regard to monopoles. There are other P-1
areas that might be more appropriate for a monopole.
Councilmember Borden suggested that type 3-B facilities
should have setback requirements.
Councilmember Wagner concurred with Councilmember
Borden and stated that Qwest should be allowed to go through
the CUP application process.
Councilmember Lewis concurred with Councilmember Wagner
and suggested that conditions and limitations, including
setbacks, are necessary for the installation of new technology
to ensure access to that technology by residents in the Auburn
area.
Councilmember Borden stated that the zoning code offers
weak protection against installation of towers within
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neighborhoods. There are very few incentives to encourage
companies to co-locate equipment on existing towers which
might eliminate the need for towers in residential
neighborhoods.
Councilmember Poe concurred with Councilmember Wagner
and added that it is difficult to consider an application without
knowledge of a location.
Councilmember Poe questioned whether Qwest would be able
to submit a CUP application for a 120-foot pole if Council
supports the Planning Director's interpretation.
Mr. Rued responded that Qwest would be allowed to submit an
application, but staff would recommend a denial based on the
decision that 45 feet is the maximum height allowed.
Councilmember Borden moved to deny the appeal and affirm
the Hearing Examiners decision that 45 feet is the maximum
height allowed a monopole in a P-l, Public Use, zone.
Councilmember Brothers seconded.
MOTION FAILED. 3-4. Councilmembers Barber, Poe, Singer,
and Wagner voted no.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to overturn the decision of the Hearing Examiner
that 45 feet is the maximum height allowed a monopole in a P-
1, Public Use, zone, as the Ordinance is written in such a way
that it does allow it under a conditional use permit.
MOTION CARRIED. 5-2. Councilmembers Brothers and
Borden voted no.
Councilmember Wagner requested that the Planning and
Community Development Committee establish setback zones
for any areas that are not covered in the current Ordinance as
soon as possible.
Director Krauss recommended that Council establish a short
duration moratorium to allow time for the Planning and
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Community Development Committee to modify the zoning
Ordinance.
Councilmember Poe stated that he did not feel a moratorium is
necessary. If the applicant didn't give due consideration to
location and setback requirements, the application could
possibly be denied.
Councilmember Wagner pointed out that without the conditions
stated under which a CUP application is denied, it is difficult to
overturn a CUP application that has been granted by the
Hearing Examiner, and could be subject to legal challenge.
Councilmember Wagner stated that he is in favor of placing a
short-term moratorium on towers.
Councilmember Borden added that the Hearing Examiner will
rule based on policies and zoning requirements on record.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to place a two-month moratorium on accepting
applications for telecommunications towers within the City of
Auburn in all zones.
No vote was taken.
(See Item. VII. A.8 of these minutes for action related to a
moratorfum.)
In response to questions from Councilmember Poe, City
Attorney Reynolds stated that he will draft an Ordinance for
Council consideration this evening regarding a moratorium on
telecommunications towers, which will include setting a date for
a public hearing. Action by Council can be deferred until such
time as the Ordinance is read in full.
2. Application Number REZ01-0002
03.8 REZ01-0002
City Council to conduct a closed record hearing on the request
of Auto Nation Corporation to allow for more land uses in the
Business Park zone on property located at the southwest
corner of 15t" Street SW and O Street SW.
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Bart Brvnestad, The OPUS Groul3, 915 118t" Avenue SE
Bellevue
Mr. Brynestad stated that The OPUS Group received approval
for the rezone from the Hearing Examiner on November 19,
2001. Mr. Brynestad displayed an' aerial photograph of the
proposed development site. In 1995, the site was rezoned to
BP, Business Park, which was put in use to compliment the
SuperMall. The site will not contain any heavy retail facilities
that might compete with the viability and success of the
SuperMall. Plans for the site contain specific land use
designations for small retail, warehouse distribution, and light
industrial usage. Mr. Brynestad stated that there are
architectural and aesthetic restrictions, including colors and
modulations, that are imposed with the rezone.
Mr. Brynestad thanked the Council for their consideration and
urged Council support of the rezone.
Mr. Rued referred to Attachment No. 1 and to Findings of Fact
No. 2 for a listing of allowed uses. Mr. Rued reviewed the
proposed uses and buildings. Mr. Rued stated that this is a
very well planned development that is consistent with the
SuperMall as well as other industrial uses in the area.
In response to question from Councilmember Borden, Mr.
Rued stated that the main emphasis is on manufacturing and
minimum retail uses. There is limited parking and the
configuration of the buildings is not conducive to heavy traffic.
Mayor Booth opened the public hearing.
No one in the audience requested to address the Council.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to close the closed record hearing.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to approve the rezone based upon the Hearing
Examiner's Findings of Fact, Conclusions, and Conditions.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
(See Item VII. A. 1, Ordinance No. 5607, of these minutes for
additional action related to this item.)
C. Audience Participation
This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak
to the City Council on any issue.
There was no audience participation.
D. Correspondence
1. A letter addressed to the Mayor and City Council from Bart
Brynestad of The Opus Group dated November 29, 2001.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A3.7.e
A. Municipal Services
Chair Poe reported that the Municipal Services Committee met this
evening. The Committee recommends approval of the Cable
Television Consultant Services Agreement with 3H Cable
Communication on the consent agenda. The Committee discussed
code changes for solid waste and received a letter from the City of
Pacific, Public Safety, to Police Chief Kelly complimenting the
Auburn Police Department regarding their support of a City of Pacific
event held in October, 2001. The Committee received an update
from Solid Waste Supervisor Sharon Conroy regarding curbside
recycling. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services
Committee is scheduled for December 17, 2001 at 5:00 PM.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Borden reported that the Planning and Community
Development Committee scheduled for November 26, 2001 was
cancelled due to a special City Council meeting scheduled for that
evening. The next regular meeting of the Planning and Community
Development Committee is scheduled for December 10, 2001 at
6:30 PM.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported that the Public Works Committee met
November 26, 2001 at 4:30 PM. The Committee discussed water,
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sewer, and storm system development charges. Due to time
constraints, the Committee was unable to complete the November
26, 2001 agenda and has scheduled a special Public Works
Committee meeting for December 6, 2001 at 4:30 PM to continue
consideration of November 26, 2001 agenda items. The next regular
meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for December
10, 2001 at 4:30 PM.
D. Finance
Chair Barber reported that the Finance Committee met this evening
at 6:30. The Committee recommended approval of consent items,
Ordinance No. 5610 as amended to reflect figures presented in the
memorandum dated December 3, 2001 from Finance Director
Shelley Coleman and Assistant Finance Director Lee Hall, Ordinance
No. 5614, and Resolution No. 3399. The Committee also discussed
GASB 34. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is
scheduled for December 17, 2001 at 6:30 PM.
E. Council Committee on Committees
Chair Wagner repoded that the Council Committee on Committees
met this evening at 7:10. The Committee will present committee
assignments at the December 17, 2001 City Council meeting.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes
1. Minutes of the November 19, 2001 regular City Council
meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2,F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 306219 through 306487 in the amount
of $2,067,056.82 for dated December 3, 2001.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 265383 to 265600 in the amount of
$395,810.66 and electronic deposit transmissions in the
amount of $791,293.66 for a grand total of $1,187,104.32 for
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the pay period covering November 16, 2001 to November 28,
2001.
C. Surplus Property
F4.6.1
1. Finance Department
City Council to authorize the surplus and disposal of the
following described property to Washington Women's
Employment and Education (WWEE), a non-profit
organization. Those items that are unusable by WWEE, City
Council to authorize their disposal at the next City auction:
MAKE MODEL DESCRIPTION COAICity Asset #
Graffika Clone P233 12100051
Touch Clone P233 11400149
DTK Clone P233 101 144
Generic Clone P233 11400223
Graffika Clone P233 12100222
Generic Clone P233 12210009
Generic Clone P233 013 316
Generic Clone P233 11400155
Generic Clone P233 Abarims 001152
Graffika Clone P233 13300114
DTK Clone P233 4300000474
Touch Clone P233 13200110
DTK Clone P233 11400126
Generic Clone P233 Abarim 001155
Graffika Clone P233 11400066
Graffika Clone P233 COA0168
Generic Clone P233 COA0083
Graffika Clone P233 COA0071
Graffika Clone P233 COA0017
Graffika Clone P233 C94008878
Generic Clone P233 Abarim 001013
Graffika Clone P233 015 177
Graffika Clone P233 015 173
Graffika Clone P233 015 171
Graffika Clone P233 015 170
Graffika Clone P233 015 133
Graffika Clone P233 015 117
Graffika Clone P233 015 111
Graffika Clone P233 015 105
Generic Clone P233 013 331
Generic Clone P233 13200101
Genedc Clone P233 11700037
Graffika Clone P233 11400133
Generic Clone P233 11400124
Graffika Clone P233 11400122
Graffika Clone P233 11400110
Graffika Clone P233 11400105
Graffika Clone P233 015 174
Graffika Clone P233 12100228
Graffika Clone P233 12100230
Touch Clone P233 12100238
Touch Clone P233 coa 0184
Touch Clone P233 013-312
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Touch Clone P233 013-310
Touch Clone P233 1150
Generic Clone P 120 11400144
Generic Clone P120 017 120
David Systems 12 Slot Concentrator Hub 12100220
ups bad batteries w89718776378
Optiqwest Q41 bad 15" monitor 6A91501187
Nodhem Telcom Answering roach Advanced Ans Mach SN U3581
Hayes Optima 2400 bps SN A01540003752
Clone Clone P200 200313891
Graffika MPR 15 inch Yellowed Monitor SN 557R203220 D
Graffika MPR 15 inch Yellowed Monitor SN 557R202567 D
Mag DX1595 15 inch Monitor SN MI3344024769
GVC monitor 14in with Bad color 41cb58c013119
Maxtech monitor 14in 41cb69h407873
TEAM MiniTeammodem 1200 bps SN MN 001860
Hayes Smart Modern 1200 bps SN 3672124933
11 DIN keyboards
10 Sedal mouse
16 Power cords
1 PC Stand
2. Public Works Department
City Council to authorize the surplus and disposal of the
following described property:
Qty Description Fixed Asset #
1 Wooden desk 023 123
1 Chair 032 112
1 Chair 014 089
1 Wooden desk with typing return 017 085
I Metal desk 0011400023/24
1 Wooden desk 032 131
1 Drafting table 032-017
1 Conference table 032 064
1 Metal desk 014 128
1 Orange chair 021 132
1 Drafting table 032 021
1 Wooden desk 032 161
1 Electric digitizing table 0013200059
1 Wooden desk 032 124
1 Wooden table 032 106
1 Drafting table 032 105
14 Wooden desks N/A
18 Metal desks N/A
3 Drafting chairs N/A
4 Drafting tables N/A
4 Metal desks with typing returns N/A
2 Office Chairs N/A
1 4-drawer file cabinet N/A
2 2-drawer metal file cabinets N/A
1 1-drawer wooden desk w/attached shelf N/A
I Tan metal storage cabinet N/A
I Orange metal storage drawer N/A
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1 3' metal computer desk N/A
2 Small wooden tables on wheels N/A
1 4' x 8° metal table with pencil drawer N/A
1 Metal computer desk N/A
1 Portable wooden computer cart N/A
1 2-drawer wooden file cabinet N/A
I Metal free-standing shelf N/A
1 Metal 3-shelf bookcase N/A
1 6-drawer metal desk with typing return N/A
1 62" metal table N/A
3 Metal student chairs N/A
4 Metal and orange fabric chairs N/A
4 Wooden chairs N/A
D. Contract Administration
1. Professional Sen/ices Agreement with 3H Cable
Communications Consultants
A3.16.9
City Council to approve a Cable Television Consultant
Sen/ices Agreement, Consultant Agreement No. AG-C-040,
between the City and 3-H Cable Communications Consultants
for 2002.
2. Public Works Project Number C9035 and C9014
04.8.1 PR C9035 & C9014
City Council to approve Final Pay Estimate No. 6 in the
amount of $900,936.95, to RCI Construction, Inc. for Contract
No. 00-05, Public Works Project No. C9035 and C9014, 21st
Street Storm Improvements.
3. Public Works Project Number C1007
04.9.1 PR C1007
City Council to approve Final Pay Estimate No. 2 in the
amount of $5,000, to Woodworth & Company and accept
construction of Project No. C1007, Contract No. 01-11, "A"
Street SE Rehabilitation, 2"d Street SE to East Main Street.
E. Bad Debt Write-off
F4.12
1. City Council to authorize the write-off of utility accounts
receivable bad debts in accordance with City policy in the total
amount of $18,883.91.
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Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to approve the Consent Agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. 2001 Comprehensive Plan Amendments
03.4.3
City Council to consider the following Comprehensive Plan
Amendments, which were referred to the Public Works Committee on
November 5, 2001:
P/T #5 Comprehensive Sewer Plan - Comprehensive Sewer Plan documenting
and analyzing the future needs of the sanitary sewer system and to be used as a
tool to anticipate and plan for maintenance and improvement to the sanitary sewer
system.
P/T #6 Comprehensive Water Plan - Update of the Comprehensive Water Plan to
comply with the requirements of Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 246-290-
100 and the Washington State Department of Health provisions on water system
planning. Among other items, the proposed Comprehensive Water Plan provides a
description of existing conditions and analyzes future demand.
P/T #7, Chapter 7 (Transportation Element) - Miscellaneous text amendments
affecting Chapter 7 (Transportation Element), for the purpose of, among other
items, updating and clarifying information and policies, making policies consistent
with state law, referencing the recently adopted Downtown Subarea Plan, etc.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to approve the 2001 Comprehensive Plan Map and Text
Amendments.
Councilmember Poe referred to Policy TR13, fourth sentence, for
these reasons the city will continue to plan a series of collector-
arterials and arterials designed to national standards.
Councilmember Poe questioned whether is should say city standards
rather than national standards.
Transportation Engineer Michael Fuess responded that the City has
standards for the exact width, etc., but national standards determine
how they function.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
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VI. NEW BUSINESS
There were no items under this section for City Council review.
VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
1. Ordinance No. 5607
03.5 REZ01-0002
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving revisions to the Business Park
designation approved in Ordinance No. 4962 for the 15.2
acres of property located at the southwest corner of 15th Street
and "O" Street SW within the city of Auburn, Washington.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5607.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Ordinance No. 5608
O1.2
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Auburn City Code Chapter 10.36,
Section 268 entitled "Disabled Parking - Violation" for the
purpose of preventing vehicles from blocking wheelchair
ramps on public streets.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5608.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Ordinance No. 5610
F3.16
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, adopting the budget for the City of Auburn,
Washington, for the year 2002.
(See Item II.A. 1 for additional action on Ordinance No. 5610.)
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Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5610.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
4. Ordinance No. 5611
03.8 REZ01-0005
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, providing for the rezoning of property located at
1502 "A" Street SE within the city of Auburn, Washington,
changing the zoning classification from R-3 (Duplex) to C-3
(Heavy Commercial Zone).
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5611.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
5. Ordinance No. 5612
03.5 PLT98-0002
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving the final plat of Lakeland Highlands
located in King County in Lakeland Hills within the city of
Auburn, Washington.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5612.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
6. Ordinance No. 5614
F4.7
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the transfer of funds for the purpose
of making an interest free loan from the General Fund to the
Housing and Community Development Fund for up to a three-
year period of time.
Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5614.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
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7. Ordinance No. 5615
03.4.3
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, relating to planning; adopting Comprehensive
Plan Map and Text Amendments pursuant to the provisions of
R.C.W. Chapters 36.70A and 35A.63 of the laws of the State
of Washington; designating these amendments as guidelines
for exercising the City's authority under the Washington State
Environmental Policy Act (SEPA); directing that this
Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan Amendments it adopts
and approves be filed with the Auburn City Clerk and be
available for public inspection.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5615.
In response to questions from Councilmember Poe, Principal
Planner David Osaki stated that the Downtown Plan is very
restrictive on automobile oriented uses in the C-2 zone in that
portion of the downtown area. The Comprehensive Plan Map
covers a broader range of zoning designations. Policy No. 5,
attempts to address all of the zoning designations that might
be appropriate for the Downtown Comprehensive Plan
designation. Policy No. 1 is more specific as to how to treat
automobile oriented uses with specific direction and language
that addresses the code amendments approved in May, 2001
regarding the Co2 zone and restrictions of automobile oriented
uses.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
8. Ordinance No. 5616
A3.2, O3.4.2.1.2
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, King County, Washington,
establishing a moratorium on the location of wireless and/or
cellular towers in a P-1 zone for a period of six months,
declaring an emergency to allow immediate passage, setting
forth facts, establishing a public hearing for January 7, 2002.
City Attorney Reynolds read Ordinance No. 5616 in its
entirety.
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(Ordinance No. 5616 was considered prior to Item VILA. 1 of
these minutes.)
Craig Peden, Legal Counsel for Qwest Communications, 421
SW Oak Street, Portland, Ore.qon
Mr. Peden requested that the term of the moratorium be set
for two months rather than six months. Mr. Peden stated that
his request is due to time constraints for the proposed project.
Planning and Community Development Director Krauss
pointed out that revision of the Zoning Ordinance would be
placed before the Planning and Community Development
Committee, Municipal Services Committee, and the Planning
Commission. Director Krauss stated that, due to holidays
falling in December and the timing of Committee meetings,
two months would not be sufficient to complete the process.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Borden
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5616 as read
by the City Attorney, changing the term of the moratorium
from six months to four months.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 3398
03.9 v-03-01
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, repealing Resolution No. 3395, fixing a time for a
public hearing on the petition for vacation of 120th Avenue SE
located north of 53~ Avenue SE, within the city of Auburn,
Washington, and fixing a time for a public hearing on the
petition for vacation of Norman Avenue SE (120th Avenue SE),
located north of 53rd Street SE, within the city of Auburn,
Washington.
Councilmember Borden excused herself from consideration of
Resolution No. 3398 due to a conflict of interest.
Councilmember Borden left the Council Chambers during
Council's consideration of the Resolution.
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Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3398.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
Councilmember Borden returned to the Council Chambers at
this time.
2. Resolution No. 3399
A3.12.5
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Resolution No. 3286 and authorizing
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Amendment No. 1 to the
Public Defense Services contract between the City and Tuttle
McCrumb PLLC; to provide for a revision in the compensation
provisions of the contract.
Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3399.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT
A. Executive Session
Mayor Booth recessed the meeting to executive session at 9:08 PM.
City Attorney Reynolds reported that litigation and risk assessment
issues would be discussed in executive session. City Attorney
Reynolds estimated the duration of the executive session to be ten
minutes. Mayor Booth indicated no action would be taken following
the executive session.
Mayor Booth reconvened the meeting at 9:50 PM.
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IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 9:50 PM.
APPROVED THE //7 ~ DAY OF DECEMBER, 2001.
Charles A. Booth, Mayor ardson, Deputy City Clerk
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