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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. Page City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes Au.qust 5, 200? 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. Page 2 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes August 5, 200? 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 Page 3 City of Auburn Council Meeting Mim;!e~_ Au~,_,~_*_ 5, 200? 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. Page 4 City of Auburn Council Meetin;~ Minutes Au;lust 5, 200? 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 Page 5 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes August 5, 200? 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 Page 6 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes August 5, 200? 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. Page 7 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes Au.n?~t 5, 200? 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 Page 8 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes August 5, 200~ 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. Page 9 City of Auburn Council Meetin~l Minutes August 5, 200? 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. Page 10 City of Auburn Council Meetin;I Minutes Auflust 5, 200? 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. Page 11 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes August 5, 200? 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 Page 12