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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-18-2002 CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 18, 2002 7:30 PM CALL TO ORDER 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. Roll Call Mayor Lewis and the following Councilmembers were present: Rich Wagner, Jeanne Barber, Trish Borden, Fred Poe, Sue Singer, and Gene Cerino. Councilmember Brothers arrived at 7:33 PM: Staff members present included: City Attorney Daniel B. Held, Parks and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Human Resources Director Brenda Heineman, Fire Chief Bob Johnson, Police Chief Jim Kelly, Special Projects Engineer Jack Locke, Assistant City Engineer/Utilities Engineer Duane Huskey, City Engineer Dennis Dowdy, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Community Development Administrator David Osaki, Planning and Community Development Director Paul Krauss, Environmental Manager Aaron Nix, Storm Drainage Engineer Tim Carlaw, Transportation Engineer Michael Fuess, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam. C. Announcements and Appointments 1. Announcements a) Proclamation - Auburn Rotary Club Mayor Lewis presented a proclamation to Bill Peloza, representing the Auburn Rotary Club, recognizing the Rotary Club for their ongoing commitment to the Auburn community and its citizens. Page I City of Auburn Council Meetin9 Minutes November 18, 2002 II. Appointments There was no appointment for Council consideration. Agenda Modifications The agenda was modified to submit correspondence dated November 18, 2002 from Dick Pickett, under Item II.A.2, proposed 2002 Comprehensive Plan amendments, and information on the proposed 2003 solid waste rates was submitted under Item V.F.1 of these minutes. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings Application Number V-03-02 03.9 v-03-02 City Council to conduct a public hearing on a petition for vacation of a portion of alleyway located between 15t~ Street NE and 14th Street NE off Harvey Road. The petition for such vacation was filed by two-thirds or more of the property owners abutting that portion of right-of-way sought to be vacated. Special Project Engineer Jack Locke presented the staff report on Application No. V-03-02. The request is for the vacation of an alley off Harvey Road between 14t~ Street NE and 15~ Street NE. The portion of the alley adjacent to Lots 1 and 12 would not be vacated as the owners have agreed to maintain the alley for access. Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing. Tim Morris, Rainier Commercial, 11317 238th Street SW, VVoodway, WA 98020 Mr. Morris identified himself as the developer of the project for the proposed site. The proposed project consists of a Walgreen Drug Store. The vacation is necessary as the alleyway bisects the property. Mr. Morris displayed a drawing of the proposed site. He advised that the remaining alleyway abutting Lots 1 and 12 would be paved. Page 2 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes November t8, 2002 There being no further public comment, Mayor Lewis closed the public hearing. For additional action on this item, see Item VIII.A.3 of these minutes. Application Number CPA02-0001 - 2002 Comprehensive Plan Amendments O3.4.3 Mayor Lewis explained that Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment #1 would be presented and considered separately from the remaining proposed amendments to allow Councilmember Poe to recuse himself from CPM #1 and participate in consideration of the remaining proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments. Councilmember Poe recused himself from proposed Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment 1 due to a conflict of interest. Community Development Administrator David Osaki presented the staff report for the proposed 2002 Comprehensive Plan Amendments. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP (CPM) AMENDMENTS: CPM #1 To amend the Comprehensive Plan Map from "Heavy Industrial" to "Heavy Commercial" for property located on 26th Street NE (north side) just west of Auburn Way North Community Development Administrator Osaki explained the property in question is approximately 26,000 square feet and is currently a contractor's yard. There is interest in combining the property with adjacent property to expand an automobile dealership. The Planning Commsision recommends approval of the amendment. Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing on Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment #1. There was no public comment. Mayor Lewis closed the public hearing. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to approve Comprehensive Plan Map amendment #1. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Page 3 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes November t8, 2002 Councilmember Poe returned to the Council Chambers at this time. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN POLICY/TEXT (P/T) AMENDMENTS: Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing on the remaining Comprehensive Plan amendments. P/-I'#1 Lakeland Hills Way -Truck Route Issues Request to have Lakeland Hills Way designated as a non-truck route with specific limitations consistent with the Auburn City Code in regard to Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and local deliveries. Mr. Osaki explained that P/T #1 is requested by Mr. Steve Brown, who resides on Lakeland Hills Way. Mr. Brown's request relates more to issues with the City Code rather than to matters of policy. When the Planning Commission considered the request, they found that such provisions are already provided for in City Code. The Planning Commission recommends no action on the request. There was no public comment on P/T #1. PFr #2 Auburn NoAh Business Area Plan Amendment Amend the Auburn North Business Area Plan to reduce the 5,000 square foot minimum building size requirement for land uses with drive through facilities to 3,000 square feet, except for fast food restaurants. Mr. Osaki explained that the minimum building size requirement for drive- through facilities is intended to discourage a significant amount of drive- through facilities and to encourage pedestrian orientation. Mr. Jeff Oliphant has requested P/T #2 to the text of Auburn North Business Area Plan to reduce the minimum building size requirement from 5,000 square feet to 2,000 square feet for drive-throughs not associated with a restaurant. The Planning Commission recommends that the text language allow for land uses that are not restaurants to have a drive-through if it has a minimum of 3,000 square feet. The 5,000 minimum square foot requirement would still remain for restaurants with ddve-throughs. Aisc, drive-in facilities shall not interfere with pedestrian access. Councilmember Wagner expressed disfavor with the proposed amendments. He spoke in favor of continuing to discourage drive- throughs and to encouraging pedestrian traffic. Councilmember Brothers spoke in favor of the proposed amendment so as not to exclude other types of businesses from the Auburn North Business Area. Jeff Oliphant, President of Auburn Market Place Investors, Bellingham, WA. Page 4 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutee November 18, 2002 Mr. Oliphant's company is the developer of Auburn Market Place. He indicated that most of the area is developed and most uses are already known. He spoke in support of the amendment. Vir,qinia Haugen, 2503 R Street SE, Auburn Ms. Haugen spoke against drive-throughs and pointed out the 15t~ Street corridor as an example. P/T #3 Auburn School District Capital Facilities Plan 2001-2002 throuRh 2007-08 Incorporate Auburn School District's updated Capital Facilities Plan, adopted by the Auburn School District Board July 22, 2002, into the City's Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Osaki explained that P/T #3 is a routine amendment to incorporate the Auburn School District's updated Capital Facilities Plan. The plan serves as the basis for collection of Auburn school impact fees. The Planning Commission recommends approval of the amendment. No one from the audience requested to speak regarding this amendment. P/l' #4 Kent School District Capital Facilities Plan 2002-2003 to 2007- 2008 Incorporate Kent School District's updated Capital Facilities Plan, adopted by Kent School District Board June 26, 2002, into the City's Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Osaki presented PFF #4 which would incorporate the updated Kent Capital Facilities Plan. This is a routine amendment, and the Planning Commission recommends approval. No one from the audience requested to speak regarding this amendment. P/T #5 2002 Comprehensive Storm Draina,qe Plan Comprehensive Storm Drainage Plan outlining the City's needs for new and improved drainage facilities. Among other items, the proposed Comprehensive Storm Drainage Plan includes an analysis of existing conditions in various drainage sub-basins, identifies problems and needs within each sub-basin, identifies and evaluates alternatives within each sub-basin and identifies recommendations for improvement. Mr. Osaki presented P/T #5, the Comprehensive Storm Drainage Plan. The Plan identifies sub-basins throughout the City, analyzes existing conditions within the sub-basins, identifies problems and needs within the sub-basins, and provides recommendations for improvements. The Plan also contains cdteda and ranking for future capital improvement projects. The Planning Commission recommends approval of the Plan. No one from the audience requested to speak regarding this amendment. Page 5 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes November t8, 2007 P/T#6 Auburn Airport Master Plan Update 2001-2020 Auburn Municipal Airport Master Plan Update including inventory of existing facilities, forecasts, facility requirements, aviation dependent alternatives, airport plans and a financial plan. Mr. Osaki presented P/T ~6 which would adopt the Airport Master Plan Update for 2001-2020. The Plan identifies existing facilities, forecasts airport operations, provides development alternatives, and outlines a financial plan. The Planning Commission recommends approval of the Plan. No one from the audience requested to speak regarding this amendment. P/T#7 Urban Center Amendments Amendments to Chapter I (Plan Background), Chapter 2 (General Approach to Planning) and Chapter 3 (Land Use) to support the designation of a City of Auburn urban center per the King County Countywide Planning Policies. The amendments also include a new Map 3.3.A identifying the urban center boundary. Mr. Osaki presented P/T #7 as follow-up action to the Auburn Downtown Plan adopted in 2001. The Downtown Plan includes a policy that indicates Auburn would pursue an urban center designation for the downtown. Mr. Osaki referred to an overhead of the Downtown Plan implementation strategy. P/T #7 proposes amendments to Chapters 1, 2 and 3, to support urban center designation. The P/T amendment also identifies the boundaries of the urban center. Mr. Osaki advised that a formal urban center designation would require approval by the Growth Management Planning Council of King County. The Planning Commission recommends approval of the amendment. Councilmember Wagner expressed support for the amendment and asked if other urban centers can be designated within Auburn's boundaries in the future. Councilmember Poe suggested the boundaries in the northeast section of the urban center designation map should be modified as the current boundaries bisect the Washington Elementary School property. Councilmember Brothers moved to consider P/-r #7 separately. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Borden. After discussion, Councilmember Brothers withdrew his motion pending closure of the public hearing. No one from the audience requested to speak regarding this amendment. P/T#8 Environment Chapter (Chapter 9) Amendments to Chapter 9 (Environment Chapter) addressing existing and pending environmental regulations and providing additional guidance for habitat protection. Page 6 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes November 18, 2002 Mr. Osaski presented PIT #8 which proposes amendments to Chapter 9 of the Comprehensive Plan intended to strengthen environmental protection and habitat protection. The Planning Commission recommends approval of the proposed amendments. The Council's Planning and Community Development Committee recommended some revisions to two of the policy amendments. No one from the audience requested to speak regarding this amendment. P/T#9 Truck Routes Consider amendments to existing truck route designations (1997 Auburn Transportation Plan, Figure 2.5; Auburn Comprehensive Plan Figure 7.4 "Freight Routes") associated with: a) 12~h Street SE (consider removing truck route designation; A Street SE to M St. SE); b) 17~h Street SE consider removing truck route designation; (A St. SE to Auburn Way South); and, c) C Street SW (consider adding truck route designation: (Ellingson Rd to 15th Street SVV). Mr. Osaki presented P/T #9 relating to amendments to truck route designations. The Planning Commission recommends that the issue of truck routes be deferred to the 2003 Transportation Plan update process. No one from the audience requested to speak regarding this amendment. P/T#10 Transportation Element (Chapter 7) Replace Figure 7.3 in Transportation Element (2002-2007 Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) summary) with an updated Figure 7.3 containing 2003-2008 TIP summary. Mr. Osaki presented P/-r #10 which is a routine annual amendment. P/T #10 recognizes the most recent Transportation Improvement Plan. No one from the audience requested to speak regarding this amendment. There being no further public comment, Mayor Lewis closed the public hearing. Councilmember Brothers moved and Councilmember Borden seconded to consider Comprehensive Plan P/T 7 separately. MOTION FAILED. 3-4. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to defer PiT #1 and PiT #9 to the 2003 Transportation Plan and approve P/-r amendments 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 with the Planning and Community Development Committee language, and 10. Page 7 City of Auburn Council Meeting; Minutes November t8, 2002 In response to a question from Councilmember Cerino with regard to urban center designation, City Attorney Heid responded that the Comprehensive Plan can be amended each year. Councilmember Borden stated it is her understanding that any urban center designation would need to be approved by the King County Growth Management Policy Committee. Councilmember Singer spoke regarding the urban center boundary line. She proposed to modify the urban center boundary line to omit the Washington Elementary School so that the boundary line extends north on E Street from Main to 4t~ Street. Councilmember Borden modified her motion to include the modification in the urban center boundary line. In response to a question from Councilmember Brothers, Mr. Osaki responded that if acreage is removed from the urban center designation area, the remaining area would not be required to take on additional housing or employment density. The quantitative criteda are based on acreage. Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Poe seconded to amend the motion to deny P/T ~2. Councilmember Wagner spoke in favor of his amendment to deny P/T #2. He stated the Auburn North Business Area Plan was originally visioned as a more residential and pedestrian oriented area. He spoke in favor of a more pedestrian friendly environment. Councilmember Brothers, Borden, and Cerino spoke in support of P/T #2. MOTION FAILED. 1-6. Councilmember Wagner voted in favor. At this time Councilmember Borden restated her motion as follows: defer P/l' #1 and P/l' #9 to the 2003 Transportation Plan and approve P/T amendments 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 with the modified boundaries as discussed earlier, 8 with the Planning and Community Development Committee language, and 10. CounCilmember Brothers indicated he would vote against the motion on the Comprehensive Plan Policy/Text amendments in order to vote against P/T #7 relating to urban center designation. Mr. Brothers stated the designation would force the City to create thousands of jobs and residences in a confined area. Councilmember Singer spoke regarding urban center designation and noted it is a 30-year plan to help accommodate population and encourage downtown build out in accordance with the Downtown Plan. Page 8 II I - 1 li] City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes November t 8, 2002 Councilmember Borden spoke in favor of the urban center designation in order to attract funding to the City of Auburn. MOTION CARRIED, 6-1 Councilmember Brothers voted no. Audience Participation This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City Council on any issue. Virginia Hau,qen, 2503 R Street SE, Auburn Ms. Haugen referred to the City Council's October 7 bid award on the remodel of the old senior center. She requested an itemization of costs for the old senior center and city hall remodel costs. Ms. Haugen expressed concern with the expenditures in light of the current economy. Mayor Lewis referred Ms. Haugen to Parks and Recreation Director Daryl Faber and Compliance/Facilities Manager Lynn Rued for the information. Ms. Haugen also spoke regarding development in the northern area of the City. Correspondence No correspondence was received. III. A3.7.6 A. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Municipal Services Chair Singer reported the Municipal Services Committee met this evening at 5:00. The Committee recommended approval of Resolution No. 3545, approved a call for public hearing on proposed solid waste rates for new services, recommended a bid award on the hangar roofs replacement project. The Committee also recommended approval of Ordinance No. 5707 as modified to exclude any increases in fees pending additional citizen comment. The Committee received a report from a King County representative on a regional disaster plan. The Committee also discussed proposed fire code fees. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for November 18, 2002 at 5:00 PM. Councilmember Brothers recognized Councilmember Wagner for identi~ing an additional revenue source for the City by the leasing of the City's firing range. Page 9 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes November t8, 2002 IV. Planning & Community Development Councilmember Borden reported the Planning and Community Development Committee met November 12. The Committee approved Resolution No. 3547 that will transfer park land from King County to the City and Resolution No. 3548 accepting a grant from King County for the Arts Commission. The Committee discussed fee increases for parks and recreation and building permits. The next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for November 25, 2002 at 5:00. Public Works Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met November 12. The Committee approved contract administration items and Resolution No. 3543 for a water Turnout Construction Agreement. The Committee also discussed outside of area service rates and reductions in fund expenses. Fund expense reductions recommended included moving street sweeping expenses from the street fund to the solid waste fund and extending the life of vehicles. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for December 9, 2002 at 5:30 PM. Finance Chair Poe reported the Finance committee met this evening at 6:30. The Committee recommended approval of consent items and Ordinance No. 5697. The Committee discussed and postponed Ordinance No. 5703 pending the opportunity for comment by the owners of Freddie's Club Casino. The Committee also discussed jail services. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for December 2, 2002 at 6:30 PM. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS There was no Councilmember report. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes Minutes of the September 27, 2002 special City Council meeting. Page 10 City of Auburn Council Meeting Mim;te~_ November 18, 2n_n~ Minutes of the November 4, 2002 regular City Council meeting. Vouchers F4.9.2,F4.9.5 Claims Claims check numbers 315717 through 316101 in the amount of $1,833,517.98 and dated November 18, 2002. Payroll Payroll check numbers 502160 to 502329 in the amount of $573,765.93 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $924,692.15 for a total of $1,498.458.08 for the period covering October 24, 2002 to November 15, 2002. Contract Administration Public Works Proiect No. C1011 04.6.3 PR C1011 City Council to approve final Pay Estimate #3 to Small Works Contract No. 02-02 with David L. Sack Construction and accept construction of Project No. C1011, Pump Station Backflow Prevention & Redundant Alarm Floats. Auburn Municipal Airport Proiect No. C223A 04.4.9.2 PR C223A City Council award rebid Contract 02-17, Project No. C223A, Auburn Municipal Airport Hangar No. 2 and Hangar No. 7 Roof Replacements to Weatherguard, Inc., on their Iow bid of $188,798 plus WA state sales tax for a total contract price of $205,412.22. Bad Debt Write-off F4.12 City Council to authorize the write-off of utility account bad debts in accordance with City policy in the total amount of $12,718.45. Page 11 Ii I 1 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes November 18, 2002 VI. VII. E. Surplus Property F4.6.1 Finance Department City Council to authorize the surplus and disposal of the following described property, which is of no further use to the City: Hewlett Packard Scan Jet 5100C Scanner Parks and Recreation Department City Council to authorize the surplus and disposal of the following described property, which is of no further use to the City: Temporary Storage Container F. Call for Public Hearin,q Solid Waste Rates F4.3 City Council to call for a public hearing to be held on December 2, 2002 on proposed solid waste rotes. Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to approve the Consent Agenda. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. Page 12 City of Auburn Council Meetin;I Minutes November t8, 200? VIII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. O~inances Ordinance No. 5697 F4.14 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, creating and establishing a Narcotics Buy Fund for the purpose of financing law enfomement and investigation activities of the Narcotic Unit. Councilmember Poe moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5697. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Ordinance No 5703 F6.4 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Auburn City Code Section 3.80.060 entitled "Tax - Levy - Social Card Games" contained in Auburn City Code Chapter 3.80 entitled "Gambling Activities" to increase the tax rate on social card games as defined in RCW 9.46.0282 from twelve percent to fifteen percent effective January 1, 2003. Ordinance No. 5703 was postponed in Finance Committee. No action was taken on Ordinance No. 5703. Ordinance No. 5705 03.9 v-03-02 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington approving the vacation of a portion of alleyway between 14th Street NE and 15th Street NE located off of Harvey Road, within the City of Auburn, Washington. Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Poe seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5705 with the deletion of Section 2 relating to compensation for the alley vacated. Page 13 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes November 18, 2002 MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 Ordinance No. 5707 F4.3 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Section 12.56.045 of the Auburn City Code (ACC) and establishing a City of Auburn Fee Schedule into which fees such as those of ACC 12.56.045 are included. Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5707 as modified by the Municipal Services Committee. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Resolutions Resolution No. 3543 A3.16.9 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Turnout Construction Agreement between the City of Auburn and the City of Tacoma Water Division. Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Poe seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3543. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Resolution No. 3544 04.7.5 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and city Clerk of the City of Auburn to enter into Amendment 1 to the "Comprehensive Garbage, Recyclables and Yard Debris Collection Contract" between the City of Auburn and Waste Management of Washington, Inc (DBA RST Disposal) which was approved by the City Council on July 16~2001 by Resolution 3362. Page 14 City of Auburn Council Meetin§ Minutes November 18, 2n~p~ Resolution No. 3544 was postponed by the Municipal Services Committee. No action was taken on Resolution No. 3544. Resolution No. 3545 A3.16.8 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement between the City of Auburn and other municipalities for use of the Auburn Police Department range facility. Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3545. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Resolution No. 3546 o4.4.2 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Clinic Agreement with Visiting Nurse Services of the Northwest, a non-profit corporation, to provide nursing clinics at the Auburn Senior Activity Center. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3546. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Resolution No. 3547 A3.16.5, A1.3, O5.1.2 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Auburn and King County for land transfer. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3547. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Page 15 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes November 18, 2002 IX. Resolution No. 3548 F5.3 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, accepting the appropriation and expenditure of Four Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars ($4,700) in grant funds from the King County Office of Cultural Resources and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract with King County on behalf of the City and the Auburn Arts Commission. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3548. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. MAYOR'S REPORT Executive Session No executive session was held. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:59 PM. APPROVED THIS ~,.~DAY OF DECEMBER 2002. Peter B. Lewis, Mayor Danielle Daskam, City Clerk Page 16