HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-05-2002 CITY OF AUBURN
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
August 5, 2002 7:30 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Fla.q Salute
Mayor 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, Trish Borden, Sue Singer, Stacey
Brothers and Gene Cerino. Councilmember Fred Poe was
excused.
Staff members present included: Fire Chief Bob Johnson, City
Attorney Daniel B. Held, Planning and Community Development
Director Paul Krauss, Community Development Administrator
David Osaki, Associate Planner Sean Martin, Associate Planner Bill
Mandeville, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Public Works
Director Christine Engler, Parks and Recreation Director Daryl
Faber, Human Resources Director Brenda Heineman, and City
Clerk Danielle Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
There was no announcement.
2. Appointments
There was no appointment for City Council consideration.
D. A.qenda Modifications
Agenda modifications consisted of the addition of Resolution No.
3512 transmitted under Item VII.B.6 of these minutes.
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II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearin.qs
1. Safeway Development A.qreement
A3.13.8
A development agreement between the City of Auburn and
Safeway, Inc., for a proposed development project for
property located at the northwest corner of the "C" Street
SW and Ellingson Road intersection consisting of
approximately 115 acres. RCW 36.70B.200 requires a
public hearing on the proposed development agreement.
The Development Agreement is related to the proposed
project as reviewed under City File No. SEP02-0012.
Associate Planner Sean Martin presented the staff report for
the Safeway Development Agreement. Mr. Martin explained
that the proposed development includes the demolition of
eight existing manufacturing buildings consisting of 1.2
million square feet and the construction of two principal
warehouse buildings and several other ancillary buildings
totaling 1.4 million square feet. The City issued the notice of
application and proposed mitigated determination of non-
significance on June 11, 2002. The City issued the Final
Mitigated Determination of Non-significance on June 27,
which contains 44 conditions of development. No appeals
were filed on the City's Final Mitigated Determination of Non-
significance.
Mr. Martin explained that the Development Agreement is
proposed under RCW 3§.70B.170 through 210, and its
intent is to provide certainty and predictability to the City and
to the developer. State law requires that a public hearing be
held on the proposed Development Agreement. Mr. Martin
expressed the staff recommendation, that following the
public hearing, the City Council approve the Development
Agreement.
Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing.
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Rich Costanzo, Vice President of Development for Safeway,
901 Matadero Way, Daniel, CA
Mr. Costanzo spoke in favor of the project. The project, a
new distribution center for Safeway, is the third largest
project in Safeway's history of development.
Arnold Collins, Director of Construction for Safeway, 5918
Stonebridge Mall Road, Pleasanton, CA, 94588
Mr. Collins displayed a site map of the proposed
development. Safeway plans to purchase 116 acres of
property from Boeing and develop approximately 106 acres.
The facility is a distribution center. No manufacturing or
packaging will occur on site. Two major buildings are
involved in the development: a 511,000 square foot
refrigerated grocery warehouse and a 765,000 square foot
dry grocery warehouse. The dry grocery warehouse
includes future expansion for a general merchandise, health
and beauty warehouse. The buildings will be approximately
50 feet high and will have receiving doom on the east and
west sides. Also included on the site is a recycle center, a
truck shop for minor repair and maintenance, and an
administration and dispatch building. There will be parking
on site for 820 cam, 117 tractors and 495 trailers. The traffic
to the distribution will come from C Street SW, Ellingson and
Pacific. All truck traffic is staged and controlled.
Tayloe Washburn, Foster Pepper and Shefelman
Mr. Washburn, legal counsel, spoke on behalf of Safeway.
Mr. Washburn briefly recapped the intent of the
Development Agreement. He pointed out on page 3,
Section 5 of the Agreement, regarding environmental
review. Mr. Washburn stated that the impacts of the project
have been thoroughly reviewed and mitigated. He also
noted Section 8 of the Agreement which addresses the
infrastructure improvements Safeway has agreed to make in
and around the City. Mr. Washburn stated that the new
center will generate approximately 850 direct jobs (many of
which will be transferred from the existing center in Bellevue)
250 indirect jobs in Auburn, and 600 jobs in the vicinity.
Approximately $47 million in additional revenue will be
generated in the area. Also, the City will initially receive
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approximately $800,000 in additional tax revenue, and an
additional $300,000 in subsequent years.
In response to questions from Councilmember Brothers, Mr.
Washburn explained that Safeway will be over-sizing their
storm drainage improvements which will benefit other
properties now and in the future.
Mike Bocatcl~, 111 H Street SE, Auburn, WA
Mr. Bocatch stated he was not against the proposed
Safeway project, but expressed concern with the effect of
any hazardous chemical spills that may occur on adjacent
Boeing properties and its potential contamination of the
Safeway site. Fire Chief Johnson expressed his confidence
with the Boeing Company's safety record.
Kurt Dorn, 328 Hawthorne, Pacific, WA
Mr. Dorn expressed concern with the amount of traffic that
will be generated by the proposed Safeway facility; in
particular, traffic on C Street and Ellingson Road, and the
lack of left turn lanes.
Virginia Hau.qen, 2503 R Street SE, Auburn, WA
Ms. Haugen expressed concern with the amount of truck
traffic generated by the proposed Safeway facility.
Marni Heffron, Heffron Transporation
Ms. Heffron identified herself as the transportation
engineering consultant for Safeway. She explained that
Safeway schedules all their inbound supplier deliveries and
their outbound trucks throughout the day. Safeway attempts
to avoid truck deliveries during the peak traffic hours. The
facility traffic will be spread out over the day, seven days a
week. Ms. Heffron briefly reviewed the traffic mitigation
measures outlined in the Development Agreement.
In response to a question from Councilmember Wagner
regarding a potential left turn lane on Ellingson eastbound at
Pacific, Ms. Heffron stated that because Ellingson is a four-
lane roadway and because the trucks would be turning
through a signal, there is not enough truck traffic in any one
hour to warrant a left turn lane.
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Kurt Dom., 328 Hawthorne, Pacific, WA
Mr. Dorn commented that the signal at Ellingson and Pacific
needs to be improved to allow for safer left turn movements.
There being no further public comment, Mayor Lewis closed
the public hearing.
City Attorney Heid read Resolution No. 3505 by title.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3505.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
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 Levitt, 1322 3,d Street SE, Auburn
Mr. Leavitt referred the Council to materials previously provided to
the Councilmembers regarding speeding on 3rd Street SE between
M Street and R Street SE. Mr. Levitt requested the City install mini
speed bumps where the current traffic-calming circle exists. He
also asked for more traffic enforcement in the area.
Mike Bocatch, 111 H Street SE, Auburn, WA
Mr. Bocatch spoke regarding regulations on the siting of transitional
housing facilities.
Sue Craig, 112 I Street SE, Auburn, WA
Ms. Craig addressed the Council regarding conflicts that she is
experiencing with a neighbor. Mayor Lewis commented on the
difficulty of intervening in neighborhood problems when no laws
have been broken.
Vir,qinia Hau,qen, 2503 R Street SE, Auburn, WA
Ms. Haugen inquired regarding the surplus property on this
evening's agenda. Mayor Lewis responded that the majority of
items on the agenda this evening for surplus are from the old
senior center. Ms. Haugen asked whether the Parks Department
would be receiving new furniture when the department moves to
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the old senior center building at Les Gove Park. Mayor Lewis
offered to provide Ms. Haugen with a list of any new furniture
purchased for the Parks and Recreation Department.
Ms. Haugen also commented on off-street parking in the City. She
also spoke in favor of a speed bump on Lakeland Hills Way.
Lorenzo Curry, 1921 Pike Street NE, Auburn, WA
Mr. Curry inquired, on behalf of his 11 year old son, regarding the
potential closure of the Auburn Pool. Mayor Lewis responded that
the Forward Thrust Pools, currently operated by King County, are
threatened with closure due to King County's financial crisis. King
County is attempting to turn the pools over to the cities in which
they are located or some other agency. King County is currently in
discussions with the Auburn School District regarding the
disposition of the Auburn Forward Thrust Pool.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for Council review.
II1. 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 discussed traffic and speed
limits in the City. The Committee also discussed and made
changes to Ordinance No. 5679 relating to fireworks that appears
later on the agenda. The changes to Ordinance No. 5679 relate to
prohibiting the sale of fireworks on New Years Eve. The
Committee also discussed new public nuisance laws and concerns
regarding the quasi-judicial role for Council. The next regular
meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for
August 19.
B. Planning & Community Development
Vice Chair Singer reported that the Planning and Community
Development Committee met July 22, 2002. The Committee
discussed the Safeway Development Agreement, surplus items,
the lease agreement with the White River Valley Historical Society,
the Transit Station Parking Management Study, and the
AmeriCorps grant. The Committee also received a report on the
Stream and Wetland Plan. The next regular meeting of the
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Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for
August 12, 2002 at 5:30 PM.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met July 22,
2002. The Committee approved several right-of-way permits, and
recommended award of the 2002 Sanitary Sewer Improvements
project and an interlocal agreement with the Muckleshoot Indian
Tribe for operation of a temporary sewage lift station. The
Committee received a presentation from the Safeway
representatives regarding their Development Agreement. The
Committee discussed the sanitary sewer model and potential funds
from King County to correct inflow and infiltration. The next regular
meeting of the Public Works Committee will be changed to meet at
8 AM on Monday, August 12, 2002.
D. Finance
Councilmember Cerino reported that the Finance Committee met
this evening at 6:30 PM. The Committee approved consent items
and discussed the Auburn Downtown Association budget.
Councilmember Singer reported on the Governor's Affordable
Housing Advisory Board meeting in July. Board members received
information on a $550,000 grant for a transit oriented housing
project, for which she encouraged the City make application.
Councilmember Singer reported on the July 25, 2002 meeting of
the Puget Sound Regional Council. The Council approved six
regionally significant transportation projects.
Mayor Lewis reported that the City has received preliminary
approval for a $1.2 million grant for improving 15th Street SW
between C Street SW and the railroad tracks. He commended
Community Development Administrator David Osaki and Economic
Development Manager Al Hicks for their work on the application.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes
1. Minutes of the July 15, 2002 regular City Council meeting.
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B. Vouchers
F4.9.2,F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 312601 through 313250 in the
amount of $2,074,985.66 and dated August 5, 2002.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 500965 to 501159 in the amount of
$290,161.53 and electronic deposit transmissions in the
amount of $842,790.95 for a grand total of $1,132,952.48 for
the pay period covering July 11, 2002 to July 25, 2002.
C. Contract Administration
1. Public Works Proiect Number C1005
04.6.3 PR C1005
City Council to award Contract 01-09, Project Number
C1005, Year 2002 Sanitary Sewer Improvements, to
Rodarte Construction Co. Inc. on their Iow bid of
$881,362.00 plus Washington State sales tax of $77,559.86
for a total contract price of $958,921.86.
D. Surplus Property
F4.6.1
1. Plannin.q Department
City Council to authorize the surplus and disposal of the
following items, which are of no further use to the City:
2 each - 3' x 3' square tables;
1 each - 36" round table;
1 each - 4' orange reception chair with connecting side table;
7 each - wooden chairs;
9 each - padded office chairs.
2. Le.qa Department
City Council to authorize the surplus and disposal of the
following items, which are of no further use to the City:
1 Grey Fellows PS80C Shredder - Broken Civil Division
1 Beige Fellows Shredder - Broken Criminal Division
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3. Parks and Recreation Department
City Council to authorize the surplus and disposal of the
following items, which are of no further use to the City:
2 wood office desks
I gray office desk
5 rolling office chairs
wheel chair
48" round table
computer desk
brown roiling cabinet
wooden Leaflet Rack
Lavender partitions
Numerous gray and tan office partitions
5 rectangular gray top card tables
12 gray fabric chairs
projector screen
art display panels - 2 sets
2 72-inch round tables
1 card table
black book shelf
gas BBQ
3 computer monitors
several old printers
old computer
Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to
approve the Consent Agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
There was no item under this section for City Council review.
VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
1. Ordinance No. 5679
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Chapter 8.24 of the Auburn City
Council relating to Fireworks restrictions.
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Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5679.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 3502
O4.6.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Auburn and the
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe for the operation of a temporary
sewage lift station
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3502.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
2. Resolution No. 3504
F2.10
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, canceling the Agreement between the City of
Auburn and the Auburn Area Fire Medic Campaign
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3504.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
3. Resolution No. 3505
A3.13.8
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
a Development Agreement between the City of Auburn and
Safeway, inc. for development of Safeway Distribution
Facility.
For action on Resolution No. 3505, see Item II.A. 1 of these
minutes.
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4. Resolution No. 3506
03.9 v-02-01
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, fixing a time for a public hearing on the petition
for vacation of 13 feet of an alleyway adjoining Riverview
Drive SE, within the City of Auburn, Washington.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3506.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
5. Resolution No. 3510
03.11.2, F5.2.18
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the acceptance of a grant of One
Hundred Ninety-three Thousand Nine Hundred eighty-seven
Dollars ($193,987) from the Washington Service Corps to
provide and operate the Auburn AmeriCorps Team; provide
an in-kind match of Sixty-three Thousand Three Hundred
twenty Dollars ($63,320) and a cash match of Ten Thousand
Dollars ($10,000); and authorize the Mayor to implement the
necessary administrative procedures.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3510.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
6. Resolution No. 3512
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, naming a public facility within the corporate
limits of the City of Auburn.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Barber
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3512.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
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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 at 8:50 PM.
APPROVED THE /~/~4~"DAY OF AUGUST, 2002.
eter B Lew~s=-~', Mayo-~ ' 'Elanielle Daskam, City Clerk
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