HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-03-2002 CITY OF AUBURN
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
September 3, 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
Councilmembers present included: Rich Wagner, Jeanne Barber,
Trish Borden, Fred Poe, Sue Singer, Stacey Brothers, and Gene
Cerino.
Staff members present included: Fire Chief Bob Johnson, Public
Works Director Christine Engler, Special Projects Engineer Jack
Locke, Transportation Planner Joe Welsh, Community
Development Administrator David Osaki, Police Chief Jim Kelly,
Parks and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, City Attorney Daniel B.
Held, Associate Planner Jeff Dixon, Finance Director Shelley
Coleman, Human Resources Director Brenda Heineman, and City
Clerk Danielle Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a) Police Promotions
Mayor Lewis and Police Chief Kelly were pleased to
announce Police promotions as follows: Commander
Bob Lee to Assistant Police Chief; Sergeant Larry
Miller to Commander, and Detective Steve Stocker to
Sergeant. The officers were accompanied by their
wives and other family members for the occasion.
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The officers received the congratulations of the
Council and audience.
b) Proclamation - "Always Remember 9-11 Day"
Mayor Lewis announced that on September 11 a
remembrance ceremony will be held at Emerald
Downs Racetrack to commemorate the one-year
anniversary of the terrorist attack on the United
States. Commander Bob Karnofski outlined the
details of the ceremony that will salute the heroism of
public safety and rescue workers, volunteers, officials
and others who responded to the terrorist attack and
to honor the victims of the September 11 attack.
Gates will open at 6:00 PM and the remembrance
ceremony will begin at 7:00 PM.
c) Washington Finance Officers Association Awards
Mayor Lewis announced that Finance Director
Shelley Coleman and Finance Accountant Sally Finch
are the recipients of the Washington State Finance
Officers Associations' "Professional Finance Officer"
award.
2. Appointments
a) Civil Service Commission
City Council to confirm the appointment of Charles A.
Booth to an unexpired term ending December 31,
2003.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember
Barber seconded to confirm the appointment of
Charles A. Booth to the Civil Service Commission to
an unexpired term, which will end December 31,
2003.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
D. Agenda Modifications
There was no agenda modification.
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Ii. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A, Public Hearings
1. Application Number V-02-01
03.9 v-02-01
The City Council to conduct a hearing on a petition for
vacation of 13 feet of alleyway adjoining Riverview Drive SE
filed by two-thirds or more of the property owners abutting
the right-of-way sought for vacation.
Special Projects Engineer Jack Locke presented the staff
report for Application Number V-02-01, an application for the
vacation of the northern 13 feet of a 25-foot unused right-of-
way located off of Riverview Drive. The purpose of the
vacation is to enable the adjacent property owner to create a
usable building lot. The staff recommendation is to approve
the vacation with conditions to retain the east ten feet of the
right-of-way for future street use and reserve the south three
feet for a utility easement.
Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing. No one in the
audience requested to speak regarding the proposed
vacation. Mayor Lewis closed the public hearing. (For
further action on this item, see the adoption of Ordinance
No. 5692 under Item ViI.A. 1 of these minutes.)
Mayor Lewis recessed the meeting to executive session at 7:50 PM
for approximately twenty minutes to discuss a potential real estate
purchase or sale.
Mayor Lewis reconvened the meeting at 8:06 PM.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to amend the agenda to consider the purchase of
property.
Councilmember Poe excused himself from the meeting due to a
conflict of interest.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
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Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to consider a real estate purchase and sale for a counter
offer of $680,000 for property located on the south side of 30th
Street between Auburn Way North and I Street NE.
City Attorney Held briefly reviewed the purchase offer and counter
offer for the property located on the south side of 30th St NE
between Auburn Way North and I St NE for its use as a City fire
station. The property is the same property previously subject to
development plans by Motorplex. The City's earnest money
agreement, subject to conditions including Council approval, was
conveyed to Motorplex, and it was received back in a counter offer
with changes including an increase in price of approximately
$30,000. City Attorney Held suggested that the promissory note be
clarified so that any interest that would be due would be payable
post-closing, and interest would only accrue on any amount not
paid at time of closing.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
B. Closed Record Hearings
The following closed record hearings were continued from August
19, 2002 Council meeting to this evening.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to table the closed record hearings, Case Nos. HAP02-
0002 and HAP02-0003 to the Council meeting of October 21, 2002.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
1. Case No. HAP02-0002
A3.23.1
An appeal filed by John Underwood on the Hearing
Examiner's decision to deny appeal of the Planning
Director's decision to issue a Final Mitigated Determination
of Non-significance (SEP01-0043) for a project located on
the south side of 30th Street NE between I Street NE and
Auburn Way North.
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2. Case No. HAP02-0003
A3.23.1
An appeal filed by John Underwood on the Hearing
Examiner's decision to deny appeal of the Planning
Director's decision to issue a Final Mitigated Determination
of Non-significance (SEP01-0043) for a project located on
the south side of 30th Street NE between I Street NE and
Auburn Way North.
Councilmember Poe returned at this time.
C. Audience Participation
This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak
to the City Council on any issue.
The City Council encourages public comment on proposed Auburn
City Council Resolution No. 3523:
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Aubum,
Washington, expressing support for State
Referendum Bill Number 51, Financing
Transportation Improvements through Transportation
Taxes and Fees, at the November 5, 2002 State
Genera/Election.
Tom Erlichman, attorney for John Underwood, 2717 Rockefeller
Avenue, Everett, WA, 98201
Mr. Erlichman identified himself as the attorney for the appellant for
Case Nos. HAP02-0002 and HAP02-0003. Mr. Erlichman
commended City staff for their cooperation and timely responses
throughout the appeal process
Mike Bocatch, 111 H Street SE, Auburn, WA
Mr. Bocatch addressed the Council regarding Referendum 51. He
noted several projects, such as addressing the "pinch-point" of
Interstate 5 at the convention center in downtown Seattle, and
Interstate 405, are not included in Referendum 51. He also spoke
about the state ferry system and the restructuring of the State
Transportation system. Mr. Bocatch indicated he would vote no on
Referendum 51.
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D. Correspondence
No correspondence was received for City 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 reviewed and recommended
approval of Resolution No. 3521, the agreement with River Rim
Development, and the call for hearing on the Local Law
Enfomement Block Grant. The Committee also discussed and
recommended approval of Resolution No. 3523 expressing support
for Referendum 51. The Committee discussed the Capital
Facilities Plan relating to additional fire stations and a public safety
building. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services
Committee is scheduled for Monday, September 16, 2002 at 5:00
PM.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Borden reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met August 26, 2002 at 5:00 PM. The Committee
discussed and recommended approval of Resolution No. 3518,
ratifying the Countywide Planning Policies, the call for public
hearing on the Community Development Block Grant Consolidated
Plan, and Resolution No. 3516 approving a concessionaire
agreement for Brannan Park. The next regular meeting of the
Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for
September 9, 2002, at 5:00 PM.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met August
26, 2002. The Committee recommended approval of contract
administration items and Resolution No. 3517 authorizing a
Franchise Agreement with Lakehaven Utility District. The
Committee also discussed utility taxes and the Six Year
Transportation Improvement Program. The next regular meeting of
the Public Works Committee is scheduled for September 9, 2002 at
5:30 PM.
D. Finance.
Chair Poe reported the Finance Committee met this evening at
6:30 PM. The Committee recommended approval of consent items
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including vouchers, surplus property and a call for public hearing
on the preliminary budget. The Committee also discussed utility
taxes and long-term health insurance for unaffiliated employees.
The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled
for September 16, 2002 at 6:30 PM.
IV. COUNClLMEMBER REPORTS
There was no report from the Council.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes
1. Minutes of the August 19, 2002 regular City Council
meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9,2,F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 313643 through 314076 in the
amount of $1,380,829.59 and dated September 3, 2002.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 501356 to 501534 in the amount of
$535,137.66 and electronic deposit transmissions in the
amount of $818,387.76 for a grand total of $1,353,525.42 for
the pay period covering August 14, 2002 to August 23,
2002.
C. .Call for Public Hearings
1. 2003 Preliminary Budget
F3.17
City Council to call for a public hearing to be held September
16, 2002 on the 2003 Preliminary Budget including revenue
estimates and possible increases in property taxes.
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2. Consolidated Plan Amendments and 2003 CDBG Action
Plan
03.4.1.7
City Council to call for a public hearing to be held October 7,
2002 on amendments to the City of Auburn Consolidated
Plan for Housing and Community Development and 2003
Community Development Block Grant Action Plan.
3. Local Law Enforcement Block Grant
F5.4.1
City Council to call for a public hearing to be held September
16, 2002 to receive public comment on a Department of
Justice Local Law Enforcement Block Grant in the amount of
$44,135.00 and City matching funds in the amount of
$4,904.00 to pay for activities associated with the
Community Oriented Policing Program.
D. Contract Administration
1. Professional Services A.qreement with Harris & Associates
A3.16.9, O4.9.1 PR 529
City Council approve Amendment No, 7 to Professional
Services Agreement No. AG-C-78 with Harris & Associates
for work related to 3rd Street SW Grade Separation Project
(PR529).
2. Small Works Project Number C202A
04.11.1 C202A
City Council approve Final Pay Estimate No. 1 in the amount
of $5,047.46 to Scotty's General Construction and accept
construction of Project No. C202A, Contract Number 02-07,
the 15th Street SW Waterline Connection.
Surplus Property
F4.6.1
1. Golf Course
City Council to authorize the surplus and disposal of the
following described property:
One (1) 1977 Chevy Step Van VIN #CPL3273300427
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Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to
approve the Consent Agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Application Number PLT01-0001
03.5 PLT01-0001
City Council to consider final plat approval of Area 8 at Lakeland, a
77 lot subdivision consisting of 76 single-family lots with one multi-
family residential lot (2 tracts) located in Pierce County.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to approve the final plat of Area 8 at Lakeland, and
instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
VIII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
1. Ordinance No. 5692
03.9 v-02-01
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving the vacation of the northern 13 feet
of right-of-way located off of Riverview Drive SE, within the
City of Auburn, Washington.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Poe
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5692.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
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B. Resolutions
1.Resolution No, 3516
O5.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk of the City
of Auburn to execute a Concessionaire Agreement between
the City and Emerald City Baton Corps for the concession
operation at the Brannan Park ballfields.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3516.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2.Resolution No. 3517
A3.14, O4.6.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
a Franchise Agreement between the Lakehaven Utility
District and the City of Auburn, allowing the Lakehaven
Utility District to connect, install, operate, maintain, and
repair a sanitary sewer system, facilities, and appurtenances
in, over, along, across and under the franchise area for the
purpose of providing sanitary sewer service.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3517.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Resolution No. 3518
A3.4.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, ratifying amendments to the Countywide
Planning Policies for King County.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3518.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
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4. Resolution No. 3519
04.9.3
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, fixing 7:30 PM on September 16, 2002 as the
time and date for a public hearing before the City Council on
the- 2003-2008 Six-Year Transportation Improvement
Program.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3519.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
5. Resolution No. 3521
04.8
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
an agreement and easement with River Rim, LLC, for storm
outfall and related facilities.
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3521.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
6. Resolution No. 3523
A3.4
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, expressing support for State Referendum Bill
Number 51, Financing Transportation Improvements through
Transportation Taxes and Fees, at the November 5, 2002
State General Election.
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3523.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
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IX. MAYOR'S REPORT
A. Executive Session
An executive session was held earlier this evening prior to Item
ll.B.1 of these minutes.
X. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 8:27 PM.
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Peter B. Lewis, Mayor ~ [~anielle Daskam, City Clerk
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