HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-15-2002 CITY OF AUBURN
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
July 15, 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 and
led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
B. Roll Call
Mayor Lewis and the following Councilmembers were present:
Rich Wagner, Jeanne Barber, Fred Poe, Sue Singer, Stacey
Brothers and Gene Cerino. Councilmember Trish Borden was
excused.
Staff members present included: City Attorney Daniel B. Held,
Assistant Finance Director Lee Hall, Human Resources Director
Brenda Heineman, Parks and Recreation Director Daryl Faber,
Police Chief Jim Kelly, Fire Chief Bob Johnson, Public Works
Director Christine Engler, Community Development Administrator
David Osaki, Associate Planner Shirley Aird, Senior Planner Al
Hicks, Recreation Coordinator Sharon LaVigne, and Deputy City
Clerk Cathy Richardson.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a) Hometown Hero Award
Mayor Lewis presented Auburn's Hometown Hero
Award to Lillian Kitchell. Ms. Kitchell was
accompanied by her daughter Margaret Ann
Schneider, cousins Nicio and Fabio from Italy, brother
and sister-in-law Al and Sherry May Rossi, sister
Audrey, and numerous well-wishers. Mayor Lewis
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and Councilmembers thanked Ms. Kitchell for her
long history of community involvement and her many
volunteer activities.
Mayor Lewis acknowledged the presence of former
City of Auburn Mayors Charles A. Booth and Robert
Gaines.
2, Appointments
There were no appointments scheduled for this evening.
D. Agenda Modifications
There was no agenda modification.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
No public hearing was scheduled for this evening.
B. Closed Record Hearin.q
This is a closed record hearing where any public testimony must be
strictly limited to the issues involving the proposal and must also be
limited to comments "on the record". No new or additional
evidence may be allowed.
1. Application Number CAP02-0001
A3.23.1
City Council consider an appeal filed by Curtiss and Pamela
Johnson on the Hearing Examiner's decision to deny a
variance application to allow an existing deck to encroach
into the rear yard setbacks at 5017 Mill Pond Loop SE.
Community Development Administrator David Osaki
presented an overhead site plan of the subject property
located at 5017 Mill Pond Loop SE depicting the existing
deck and the proposed deck addition. Mr. Osaki explained
that the applicant submitted a request for a variance to allow
the addition of a new deck onto an existing deck. In an R-2
(Single Family Residential) zone the rear yard setback is 25
feet. The existing deck is setback approximately 14 feet
from the rear lot line and was inadvertently allowed to be
constructed with the residence in the mid 1980's. The
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building permit for the house indicated that a deck was
included, but the deck was not shown on the site plan. The
new deck addition was constructed without obtaining a
building permit. The Hearing Examiner denied the variance
request based on the criteria for granting of variance
requests identified in the Auburn City Code and ordered that
the deck addition be removed within 90 days.
Mayor Lewis opened the closed record hearing.
Pamela Johnson, 5017 Mill Pond Loop SE
Ms. Johnson clarified that she was unaware that a building
permit was required for construction of a deck. On January
15, 2002, Building Inspector Roger Smith issued a Stop
Work Order regarding the deck. Ms. Johnson indicated that
she complied with the Stop Work Order. Ms. Johnson
explained that she was enlarging the existing deck due the
small size and considerable slope of the back yard and the
need for additional space for a wheelchair bound relative
who lives with her part-time. Ms. Johnson indicated that she
has never received any complaints or objections from
surrounding neighbors.
Discussion followed regarding the slope of Ms. Johnson's
back yard, the distance from the existing deck to the existing
fence, the stage of construction on the deck addition, and
the plans for the deck addition.
Mayor Lewis closed the closed record hearing.
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Barber
seconded to disaffirm the Hearing Examiner's decision
denying the variance.
Councilmember Singer commented that she disagrees with
the Hearing Examiner's decision that the proposed deck
addition encroaches further into the rear yard setback than
the existing deck and it appears that regulations regarding
setbacks for decks have not been applied equally within the
general vicinity of the Johnson's residence.
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Discussion followed regarding the placement of stairs
leading from the deck.
Councilmember Singer commended staff with regards to
following proper procedures and adhering to the Auburn City
Code.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
C. Audience Participation
This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak
to the City Council on any issue.
Louis Buckley, 1847 "F" Street SE
Mr. Buckley spoke on behalf of the Auburn Kiwanis Club. Mr.
Buckley requested Council support of the Kiwanis Club regarding
displaying posters depicting America's motto "In (Sod We Trust" in
public places. Posters would be supplied by the Auburn Kiwanis
Club.
Virginia Hau,qen, 2503 "R" Street NE
Ms. Haugen thanked Mayor Lewis and Councilmembers for reciting
the Pledge of Allegiance at Auburn City Council meetings.
D. Correspondence
No correspondence was received for Council review.
III. 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 ordinances which
appear on this evening's agenda regarding City of Auburn Code
changes and tabled Ordinance No. 5679 related to fireworks
restrictions. The Committee also discussed garbage tipping fees
and Valley Corn, and received an update on EMS transport and a
presentation from City Attorney Daniel Heid regarding the City's
domestic violence advocate. The next regular meeting of the
Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for August 5, 2002 at
5:00 PM.
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B. PlanninR & Community Development
Vice Chair Singer reported that the Planning and Community
Development Committee met July 8, 2002. The Committee held a
public hearing on the Vintage Hills 7, LLC Development
Agreement, discussed the Safeway Development Agreement, and
received a presentation from Safeway representatives on the
proposed Safeway development. The Committee also discussed
the Comprehensive Plan amendments and received information
regarding Secure Community Transition Facilities (SCTF) and the
Strategic Plan for the Washington State Liquor Control Board. The
next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development
Committee is scheduled for July 22, 2002 at 5:00 PM.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported that the Public Works Committee met July
8, 2002. The Committee reviewed the contract administration item
and changes to the Comprehensive Storm Drainage Plan that
appear on this evening's agenda. The Committee received a
report on the "M" Street SE Grade Separation project and a
presentation of the proposed Safeway project. The Committee
also discussed and approved a change to the Water Leak
Adjustment Administrative Policy, and received updates on the
Auburn Way South Safety Improvements, Comprehensive Sewer
Plan, and the new ranking system for storm drainage capital
improvements. The next regular meeting of the Public Works
Committee is scheduled for July 22, 2002 at 5:30 PM.
D. Finance
Chair Poe reported that the Finance Committee met this evening at
6:30. The Committee reviewed claims and payroll and Resolution
No. 3481 appearing on this evening's agenda. The Committee
also received a quarterly report from Assistant Finance Director
Lee Hall. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is
scheduled for August 5, 2002 at 6:30 PM.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes
1. Minutes of the July 1, 2002 regular City Council meeting.
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B. Vouchers
F4.9.2,F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 312260 through 312600 in the
amount of $1,460,052.42 and a wire transfer in the amount
of $512,561.47 and dated July 15, 2002.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 500765 to 500964 in the amount of
$654,865.74 and electronic deposit transmissions in the
amount of $800,336.59 for a grand total of $1,455,202.33 for
the pay period covering June 28, 2002 to July 10, 2002.
C. Call for Public Hearing
1. Application Number SEP02-0012
03,7.3
City Council call for a public hearing to be held August 5,
2002 regarding the proposed Development Agreement
between the City of Auburn and Safeway, Inc.
D. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Recommendations
A3.8.23
1. Funding Policies
City Council approve funding conditions recommended by
the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee concerning the
approval of projects funded through the City's Hotel - Motel
Tax.
2. Tourism Promotion Expenditure
City Council approve recommendations of the Lodging Tax
Advisory Committee to expend $14,179.00 of the City's
Hotel - Motel Tax revenues and print and distribute 97,700
copies of a Tourism Promotion Brochure in 855 markets in
varied three (3) and six (6) month increments, and
compensate the Auburn Chamber of Commerce $1,200.00
for the management thereof.
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E. Contract Administration
1. Public Works Proiect Number C1002
04.11.1 PR C1002
City Council award Small Works Contract 02-09, Project
Number C1002, Coal Creek Springs Chlorination Systems
Upgrade, to S&B Inc. on their Iow bid of $54,380.00 plus
Washington State sales tax of $4,785.44 for a total contract
price of $59,165.44.
Councilmember Barber moved Councilmember Wagner
seconded to approve the Consent Agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
Councilmember Singer reported that the Seattle to Portland (STP) Bicycle
Classic participants enjoyed the welcome signs put together by staff and
displayed on the bicycle route through the City of Auburn.
Councilmember Singer pointed out that the Auburn signs were the only
signage displayed along the two-hundred mile route. Councilmember
Singer thanked the Fire Department and Maintenance and Operations
staff for their assistance on this event.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There were no items under this section for Council consideration.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Application Number WSC02-0006
A3.13.8
City Council consider the request of Shupe Holmberg, Baima &
Holmberg for a Development Agreement, subject to conditions, for
the issuance of a sewer availability certificate to the applicant for
property located at 29726- 124th Avenue SE.
(See Item No. VII. A.3 of these minutes for further action on this
item.)
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Brothers
seconded, based upon findings of fact and conclusions, to approve
the development agreement subject to conditions of approval,
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which will enable the issuance of sewer availability certificate to the
applicant.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
1. Ordinance No. 5674
03.4.1.1o
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing amendments to the 1990
Comprehensive Drainage Plan.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Poe
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5674.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
2. Ordinance No. 5675
03.4.2.1.2
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending the City of Auburn Comprehensive
Zoning Map.
Councilmember Signer moved and Councilmember Brothers
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5675.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
3. Ordinance No. 5676
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 of Auburn and Vintage Hills 7, LLC.
Councilmember Signer moved and Councilmember Brothers
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5676.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
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4. Ordinance No. 5677
06.0
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Chapter 1.24 of the Auburn City
Code, relating to Penalties for Criminal Violations Chapter,
and amending Chapter 1.25 of the Auburn City Code
relating to Civil Penalties for Violations, and amending
Sections 8.14.050, 12.24.090, and 13.32.080 of the Auburn
City Code, regarding penalty provisions.
Councilmember Signer moved and Councilmember Brothers
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5678 with
the following change: Insert the words "or other appropriate
fund" on page fourteen, line one, after the words "general
fund".
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
5. Ordinance No. 5678
08.2.2
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Section 5.20.230 of the Auburn City
Code, relating to Taxicab Business Licenses.
Councilmember Signer moved and Councilmember Brothers
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5678.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
6. Ordinance No. 5679
o8.2, O1.8
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Chapter 8.24 of the Auburn City
Code relating to Fireworks restrictions.
Ordinance No. 5679 was tab/ed in Municipal Services
Committee.
7. Ordinance No. 5681
A1.3.2
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Section 6.32.010 of the Auburn City
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Code, and creating a new Section 6.32.015 of the Auburn
City Code, relating to animal control regulations.
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5681.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
8. Ordinance No. 5682
Ol .8
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, repealing the current provisions of Title 9 of the
Auburn City Code, replacing these provisions with a new
Title 9 of the Auburn City Code, relating to Public Peace,
Morals and Welfare.
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5682.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
9. Ordinance No. 5683*
06.0
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Sections 2.14.100, 2.42.090,
2.69.090, 2.75.180, 3.16.020, 3.16.030, 3.52.130, 3.58.060.
3.60.070, 3.61.060, 5.10.100, 5.20.080, 5??,3.84.090,
5.84.050, 5.883.88.100, 6.20.080, 6.24.050, 6.32.030,
8.04.280, 8.32.070, 8.40.030, 8.50.040, 10.12.550,
10.20.030, 10.32.020, 10.38.550, 10.40.090, 10.52.040,
10.56.210, 10.58.050, 10.64.130, 10.68.040, 12.12.240,
13.12.090, 15.08.020, 15.36.020 and 15.40.090, of the
Auburn City Code, creating a new Section 15.06.040 of the
Auburn City Code, and repealing Chapter 10.60 of the
Auburn City Code (Motorcycles), relating to penalties for
violations of City Ordinances.
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5683.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
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B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 3501
A4.5.2
A Resolution of the City Council of the city of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
a Technical Services Agreement between the City of Auburn
and SRI Technologies, Inc. to procure temporary staff from
July 16, 2002 and continue thereafter on an ongoing basis
until terminated.
Councilmember Poe moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3501.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT
A. Executive Session
No Executive Session was held.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned to Closed Session to discuss labor negotiations at 8:40 PM.
APPROVED THE ~1_.~.. DaY Of AUGUST, 2002.
Peter B. Lewis, May~ Cathy Ricl;~ardson, Deputy City Clerk
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