HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-04-2002 CITY OF AUBURN
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
February 4, 2002 7:30 PM
I, CALL TO ORDER
A. Fla.q Salute
Mayor Peter B. Lewis called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM in the
Council Chambers in Auburn City Hall and led those in attendance
in the Pledge of Allegiance.
B. Roll Call
Mayor Lewis and the following Councilmembers were present:
Jeanne Barber, Trish Borden, Sue Singer, Stacey Brothers and
Gene Cerino. Councilmembers Fred Poe and Rich Wagner were
excused. Staff members present included: Human Resources
Director Brenda Heineman, Police Chief Jim Kelly, Fire Chief Bob
Johnson, Planning and Community Development Director Paul
Krauss, Senior Planner Al Hicks, Associate Planner Shirley Aird,
Public Works Director Christine Engler, City Engineer Dennis
Dowdy, Storm Drainage Engineer Tim Carlaw, Assistant Finance
Director Lee Hall, Senior Center Supervisor Cheryl Sallee, and City
Clerk Danielle Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a) Annual Report from the Auburn Library Board
Ms. Nancy Colson, President of the Auburn Library
Board, residing at 1214 O Street NE, Auburn, WA,
spoke on behalf of the Auburn Library Board. She
was accompanied by King County - Auburn Library
Director Fran Wendtland and Auburn Library Board
members Mel Lindbloom and Joan Mason. Other
members of the Auburn Library Board who were
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unable to attend include Charlie Clarke, Phillip
Jenkins, Nancy Karr Backus, and Chris Kerbs. Ms.
Carlson presented the Council with a written report on
library services in Auburn. She noted that in the first
full year of the new King County - Auburn Library
operation, circulation has increased from 26,035 to
42,170, and 5,470 library cards were issued in 2001.
Also, during the latter half of last year, the Library's
on-line computer reservation system recorded 33,701
computer bookings at the Auburn Library. Ms. Colson
also discussed the Library Board's new role as an
advisory committee.
b) King County Councilmember Julia Patterson
King County Councilmember Julia Patterson
introduced herself to the Council as King County
Councilmember representing the 13th District.
Councilmember Patterson expressed a desire to work
for the City of Auburn and to improve relations with
the South King County suburban cities.
Councilmember Patterson reported she has been
named chair of the County Council's Regional Policy
Committee and looks forward to working together to
solve regional issues. Councilmember Patterson was
accompanied by new District Director Kimberly
Lockard.
2. Appointments
There were no appointments.
D. Agenda Modifications
There was no agenda modification.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1. Moratorium Extension
04.8
On February 20, 2001, the City Council adopted Ordinance
No. 5518 establishing a six-month moratorium on the filing of
building and grading permit applications in the drainage area
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bounded by SR 18 to the south, 15th Street NWto the north,
Union Pacific Railroad to the east, and SR 167 to the west.
On August 6, 2001, the moratorium was extended for an
additional six months. This evening, the City Council will
hear testimony on a proposed second extension of the
moratorium.
Storm Drainage Engineer Tim Carlaw presented the staff
report on the moratorium. He recalled that on November 19,
2001, he presented the Council with a strategy of objectives
and tasks that would ultimately provide the Council with
information necessary to make decisions regarding the
moratorium. Using a handout of maps and cross sections,
Mr. Carlaw presented the resulting information in an
overview.
Mr. Carlaw reviewed the Mill Creek flow distributions and
jurisdictional contributions. According to the floodplain
mapping study, the following jurisdictions contribute to the
annual runoff volume: Federal Way contributes two percent,
Algona contributes five percent, Washington State
Department of Transportation contributes six percent,
Auburn contributes 27 percent, and King County contributes
59 percent.
Mr. Carlaw referred to the handouts depicting the Federal
Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) 100-year
flood inundation limits. He noted that the existing 100-year
level is approximately two feet higher than the FEMA 100-
year level and uniformly less than two feet further
downstream beginning at 15t~ Street NW. The culvert under
15th Street NW appears to be slowing the water down and
causing a buildup of the elevation from greater flows coming
down from Peasley Canyon and from the inflows locally.
The Mill Creek channel is also overgrown with vegetation
and accumulated sedimentation.
Mr. Carlaw reported that studies revealed subbasins E and
P have minimal influence on Mill Creek and each other.
Therefore, projects can be designed for each subbasin
separately. Mr. Carlaw focused on subbasin P, which is the
site of the moratorium. He reviewed projects developed to
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alleviate the flooding problems and which would allow
development to occur in the subbasin. Much of the
problems in P basin are due to lack of infrastructure to
convey the water away and the high waters of Mill Creek.
On the handout labeled Subbasin P, Mr. Carlaw highlighted
the proposed improvements and upgrades to the storm
drainage system. New storm drainage pipes are proposed
along Clay and Western Streets NW as well as
improvements to the channels along SR 167 and Main
Street. The effect of the water conveyance on the floodplain
is approximately one-tenth of a foot. The estimated
construction cost for the improvements is $1,751,000. Other
optional system upgrades include enlargement of the trunk
lines along Lund Road, Western Street and West Main
Street. The estimated cost of the optional upgrades is
$745,000.
Mr. Carlaw recommended a six-month extension of the
existing moratorium to allow staff to perform a detailed
feasibility of the recommended projects, provide better
costing, and allow a comparison to the existing capital
improvement projects scheduled for 2002. In response to
questions from Council, Mr. Carlaw indicated that the
improvement projects should be constructed simultaneously
to achieve the desired results. The optional upgrades could
be phased in.
Mr. Carlaw reported that he expects that with budget
authorization, the projects will be into the design and
permitting phase by the end of the moratorium period. City
Attorney Held explained that the moratorium can be
modified or terminated by Council during the term of the
moratorium extension. Mr. Carlaw added that he expects
that within two months staff will be able to provide Council
with more detailed information related to project budgeting
and scheduling.
Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing.
Roger Campbell, 415 Western Street NW, Auburn, WA
Mr. Campbell spoke against extension of the moratorium.
He explained that he wants the opportunity to sell his
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property and is unable to do so while the moratorium is in
place.
Larry Backus, 308 Clay Street NW, Auburn, WA
Mr. Backus spoke against extension of the moratorium. He
reported that a previous offer to purchase his property was
withdrawn when the moratorium was established. He also
spoke in favor of allowing citizens more opportunity for
comment and input regarding the moratorium. He urged the
Council to modify the moratorium to excluded Western and
Clay Streets.
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to close the public hearing.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0.
See Item VII.A.5 of these minutes for further action
regarding the moratorium.
B. Audience Participation
This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak
to the City Council on any issue.
Douglas Hill, Green River Road SE, Auburn, WA
Mr. Hill spoke regarding the proposed annexation of the property
known as the Holt/Cobble Creek area. He requested the Council
exclude his property from the annexation as he does not use City
services and prefers to be serviced by King County. He
complained that the City has failed to maintain the shoulder of
recently annexed property near the golf course. He also expressed
opposition to the annexation due the cost, particularly the City's
policy of mandatory garbage service. Mr. Hill spoke regarding the
City's footbridge connecting Isaac Evans and Dykstra Parks. He
urged the Council to repair and reopen the bridge as it is the only
safe route for his wife to reach a bus line.
Councilmember Borden reported that based on the
recommendation of the Finance Committee this evening, a motion
will be made later during the meeting to allocate funds for the
bridge repairs.
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Robert Holt, 10417 SE 302nd, Auburn, WA
Mr. Holt identified himself as a resident of the Cobble Creek
neighborhood. Mr. Holt spoke in favor of the Holt/Cobble Creek
annexation. He also commended City staff for their
responsiveness to his requests for information.
C. Correspondence
No correspondence was received for City Council review.
Ill. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A3.7.6
A. Municipal Services
Chair Singer reported that the Municipal Services Committee met
this evening at 5:00. The Committee reviewed consent items and
discussed lifting the parking enforcement moratorium effective
February 15, 2002, repairing the City Hall courtyard, and
abatement procedures for a drug house. The next regular meeting
of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for February 19,
2002 at 5:00 PM.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Borden reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met January 28, 2002. The Committee reviewed and
recommended approval of the Holt/Cobble Creek annexation and
Resolution No. 3409 authorizing a service agreement with the
Economic Development Council of Seattle and King County. The
Committee also discussed a proposed ordinance relating to
wireless communication towers, 2002 General Fund grants for
social services, 2002 Committee work programs, urban centers,
alcohol consumption in public facilities, and potential funding for
teen programs through a utility tax. The next regular meeting of the
Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for
February 11, 2002 at 5:00 PM.
C. Public Works
Member Cerino reported the Public Works Committee reviewed the
proposed storm drainage moratorium extension and recommended
approval of contract administration items, Ordinance No. 5631, and
Ordinance No. 5634 with a modification to include a requirement
for review of the moratorium within two months. The next regular
meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for February
11, 2002 at 5:30 PM.
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D. Finance
Vice Chair Borden reported the Finance Committee met this
evening at 6:30. The Committee approved claims and payroll
vouchers and surplus property. The Committee also discussed
Ordinance No. 5635 related to appointments. The Committee
tabled Ordinance No. 5635 pending additional information related
to Council confirmation of department director appointments. The
Committee recommended approval of Resolution No. 3417 and a
motion to support authorization of funds to repair the Dykstra Park
footbridge. The Committee also reviewed quarterly financial
reports on revenues and expenditures. The next regular meeting
of the Finance Committee is scheduled for February 19, 2002 at
6:30 PM.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes
1. Minutes of the January 22, 2002 regular City Council
meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2,F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 307736 through 307837 in the
amount of $292,790.35 and dated February 4, 2002; and
claims check numbers 307838 through 308060 in the
amount of $662,461.86 and dated February 4, 2002.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 266157 to 266399 in the amount of
$567,867.25 and electronic deposit transmissions in the
amount of $719,599.88 for a grand total of $1,287,467.13 for
the pay period covering January 1, 2002 to January 31,
2002.
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C. Contract Administration
1.Consultant A.qreement with Parametrix, Inc.
A3.16.9, O4.9.1 C1014
City Council to approve Consultant Agreement No. AG-C-
161 with Parametrix, Inc. for design and construction
support services for Project No. C1014, Auburn Way South
Safety Improvements
2. Public Works Project Number C9053
04.9.1 C9053
City Council to approve Final Pay Estimate No. 4 in the
amount of $34,730.66 to Totem Electric and accept
construction of Project Number C9053, Contract No. 01-07,
A Street SW and 2nd Street SW Traffic Signal.
D. Surplus Prope~y
F4.6.1
1. Fire Department
City Council to authorize the surplus and disposal of the
following property which is no longer serviceable or
repairable:
Item # Serial Number Quantity Description
1 #104190 1 HP Laser Jet lIP
2 #021-629 1 Motorola Radio
3 #021-630 1 Motorola Radio
4 #104-125 1 Motorola MT1000
5 None 1 Minitor Pager
6 #022-132 1 RCA Power Booster
7 #022-072 1 RCA Power Booster
8 #021-578 1 Motorola VHF Radio
9 #103-136 1 Motorola VHF Radio
10 None 1 Mitsubishi Cell Phone
11 None 1 US Cellular Cell Phone
Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to
approve the Consent Agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0.
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V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Ordinance No. 5630
F5.4.3, O3.4.'1.7
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing acceptance of 2002 Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the Department of
Housing and Urban Development in the amount of $407,000 and
authorizing the reallocation of 2001 CDBG funds in the amount of
$30,590~58.
Ordinance No. 5630 was tabled at the January 22, 2002 Council
meeting.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Brothers
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5630.
In response to; question from Councilmember Singer, Planning
and Community Development Director Krauss explained that
Ordinance No. 5630 allocates the CDBG funding. The soci;I
service contracts will be handled separately.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Application Number REZ01-0001
03.8 REZ01-0001
City Council to consider the request of Kawasaki Limited
Partnership to rezone a portion of a parcel located at 42xx Auburn
Way North from R-4, Multi Family to C-3, Heavy Commercial.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to approve the rezone based on the Hearing Examiner's
Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Conditions and to instruct the
City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0.
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B. Dykstra Park Footbridge Repair Proiect
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to give authorization to staff to move forward with the
repair and replacement of the Dykstra Park/Isaac Evans Park
footbridge with the understanding that this project will be included
in the forthcoming budget amendment at an estimated cost of
$50,000.
Councilmember Borden stated it is her understanding the project is
ready to move forward, and the budget authorization will take place
at mid-year or as early as March. Assistant Finance Director Hall
explained that the bridge repairs were not included in the 2002
Budget; however, there is unspent capital money that had been
earmarked for the project, but not formally budgeted.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0.
VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. O~inances
1. Ordinance No. 5460
O3.1 ANX00-0004, 03.4.2.2
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, King
County, Washington, amending the City of Auburn
Comprehensive Zoning Map to apply the newly created Lea
Hill (LH) District designations to the Holt/Cobble Creek area
of the Lea Hill potential annexation area in anticipation of
annexing that area.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5460.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0.
2. Ordinance No. 5516
03.1 ANX00-0004
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, annexing
to the City a 91 acre parcel of land known as the
Holt/Cobble Creek annexation area located in King County
and adjacent to the City of Auburn city limits.
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Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5516.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0.
3. Ordinance No. 5631
F5.2.17, O4.11.1 C211A
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
a Public Works Trust Fund Loan Agreement between the
City and the Washington State Department of Community,
Trade and Economic Development for the re-coating of
three City reservoirs.
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5631.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0.
4. Ordinance No. 5633
F5.3, 04.7.3
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the acceptance and appropriation
of grant funds in the amount of One Hundred Three
Thousand, Three Hundred Seventy Dollars ($103,370), and
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Interlocal
Agreement between King County and the City of Auburn to
accept said funds for implementation of the 2002-03 Waste
Reduction and Recycling Grant Program.
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5633.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0.
5. Ordinance No. 5634
04.8
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, King
County, Washington, extending the effective period of the
moratorium established by Ordinance No. 5571 on the filing
of building and grading permit applications in the drainage
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area bounded by SR-18 to the south, 15th St. NW to the
north, Union Pacific Railroad to the east, SR-167 to the west
as defined within this ordinance for a period of six months.
City Attorney Heid introduced new language for Section 1 of
Ordinance No. 5634, pursuant to discussion in the Public
Works Committee. Copies of the proposed ordinance, as
modified, were presented to the Council prior to the
beginning of the meeting. Section 1 is modified to include
the following language:
· . . ; provided that the Moratorium, and its
continuation status shall be reviewed by the
City Council within two months of the date of
the adoption of this Ordinance, and further
provided that the City Council, in its review of
the Moratorium, shall consider alternatives and
options that may be added to the Moratorium
or applicable development regulations that
would limit the scope of the Moratorium or
accommodate its earlier termination."
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Barber
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5634.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0.
6. Ordinance No. 5635
A4.5.2
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Sections 2.03.040, 2.06.180,
2.09.010, 2.12.050, 2.14.060, 2.18.010, 2.21.030, and
2.27.050 of the Auburn City Code, and amending Section 1
of Ordinance No. 5566, clarifying the provisions regarding
Mayoral appointment of appointive officers.
Ordinance No. 5635 was withdrawn from the agenda as it
was tabled in Finance Committee.
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B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 3408
A3.17
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to
approve an Interlocal Agreement with King County
Department of Public Health for a one year extension of the
lease of City property adjacent to North Fire Station for the
purpose of providing living and office facilities for a King
County Paramedic Unit.
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Barber
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3408.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0.
2.Resolution No. 3409
A1.3
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute the 2002
Service Agreement between the City of Auburn and the
Economic Development Council of Seattle and King County.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3409.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0.
3. Resolution No. 3416
03.4.1.20
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, adopting the 2001 King County Comprehensive
Solid Waste Management Plan.
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Brothers
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3416.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0.
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4. Resolution No. 3417
A4.7
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, establishing a City of Auburn policy for
identified city officials to participate in and maintain
membership in professional organizations and in local civic,
community or service organizations.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3417.
MOTION CARRIED. 4-1. Councilmember Brothers voted
no.
VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT
A. Executive Session
Mayor Lewis recessed the meeting to executive session at 8:39 PM
for approximately twenty minutes in order to discuss potential
litigation, pursuant to RCW 42.30.1 '10(1)(i).
At 8:§9 PM, Mayor Lewis announced the executive session
concluded, and Council proceeded to a closed session to discuss
labor negotiations, pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4).
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 9:'15 PM.
APPROVED THE !q'H~'DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2002.
· Danielle Daskam, City Clerk
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