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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-07-2003CITY OF WASHINGTON CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 7, 2003 7:30 PM CALL TO ORDER Flag 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, Trish Borden, Sue Singer, Fred Poe, Stacey Brothers, Gene Cerino, and Nancy Backus. Staff members present included: City Attorney Daniel B. Held, Fire Chief Bob Johnson, City Engineer/Assistant Public Works Director Dennis Selle, Planner Shirley Aird, Community Development Administrator David Osaki, Planner Sean Martin, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Human Resources Director Brenda Heineman, Parks and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam. C. Announcements and Appointments Announcements Mayor Lewis welcomed the Council's newest member, Councilmember Nancy Backus, sworn in to office earlier this evening. Mayor Lewis presented an Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Certificate of Achievement for participation in the Municipal Achievement Award Program for the City of Auburn Treatment Release Program to Human Resources Director Brenda Heineman. Mayor Lewis noted that, since the implementation of the Treatment Release Program, the costs for incarceration and jail services have been greatly reduced. Page 1 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes July 7, 2003 II. Mayor Lewis presented an Association of Washington Cities Certificate of Achievement for participation in the Municipal Achievement Award Program for the City of Auburn Transit Station to Mr. Osaki on behalf of Planning and Community Development Director Paul Krauss. 2. Appointments a) Human Services Committee City Council to confirm the appointment of Bill Kyle to fill an unexpired term, which will expire December 31, 2006. Councilmember Wagner moved and. Councilmember Poe seconded to confirm the appointment of Bill Kyle to the Human Services Committee. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Agenda Modifications There were no agenda modifications. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings Application No. ANX03-0002 O3.1 ANX03-0002 City Council to conduct a public hearing on a petition to annex to the city of Auburn approximately 1.3 acres of property located west of Auburn Way North in White River Valley Home Tracts 2nd Addition known as the "Heer Annexation". Community Development Administrator David Osaki stated that the proposed annexation area satisfies state requirements related to unincorporated island annexations. The property is currently designated heavy commercial on the Comprehensive Plan Map. The proposed annexation will be reviewed by the King County Boundary Review Board prior to Council action. Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing. Page 2 City of Auburn Council Meetinq Minutes July 7~ 2003 II1o No one in the audience requested to speak. Mayor Lewis closed the public hearing. Audience Participation This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City Council on any issue. Darrell McPherson, 6319 36th Street SE, Auburn Mr. McPherson expressed concern and opposition to construction of a highway bypass through his neighborhood. Mayor Lewis stated that there are two upcoming meetings to discuss State Route (SR) 164 alternatives, which will be held at Chinook Elementary School. The first meeting, which is sponsored by Jansen Addition property owners, is scheduled for July 15, 2003. The second meeting is scheduled for July 17, 2003 and is sponsored by Senator Pam Roach. Both meetings will be held at 7:00 PM. Mayor Lewis spoke regarding an intergovernmental agreement between the City of Auburn, the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe (MIT), and Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to develop the study for a bypass road fro, Highway 18 to SR 164. Virginia Hau.qen, 2503 "R" Street SE, Auburn Ms Haugen spoke regarding development of the Auburn downtown area, preservation and restoration of historical buildings, and the efforts of the Auburn Downtown Association. C. Correspondence Letter dated June 20, 2003 addressed to King County Councilmember Julia Patterson from the Washington State Boundary Review Board for King County regarding City of Pacific - Cool's Annexation/De-Annexation. 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 and recommends approval of Resolution No. 3626. The Committee also discussed Page 3 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes July 7, 2003 IV. an ordinance related to new administrative authority for the mayor, the Goedecke South parcel appraisal, a multi-family tax abatement ordinance, and the City Hall plaza repair. The Committee also received an update on the King County Solid Waste System. The multi-family recycling program begins next month. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for July 21, 2003 at 5:00 PM. Bo Planning & Community Development Chair Borden reported that the June 23, 2003 Planning and Community Development Committee was cancelled. The next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for July 14, 2003 at 5:00 PM. Co Public Works Chair Wagner reported that the Public Works Committee met on June 23, 2003 at 5:00 PM. The Committee discussed and recommends approval of contract administration items and Resolution No. 3623. The Committee also discussed water rights legislation and capital projects. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for July 14, 2003 at 5:30 PM. Finance Chair Poe reported that the Finance Committee met this evening at 6:30. The Committee discussed and recommends approval of claims and payroll vouchers, surplus property, and Resolution No. 3626. The Committee also received a report on the general fund balance, and discussed an ordinance related to new administrative authority for the mayor, and a multi-family tax abatement ordinance. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for July 21, 2003 at 6:30 PM. Eo Committee on Committees Chair Wagner reported that the Committee on Committees met this evening at 7:00. The Committee discussed Council Committee changes necessary due to the resignation of former Councilmember Jeanne Barber. The Committee will present recommendations at the next City Council meeting. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS At this time Councilmembers may report on items not specifically described on the agenda, which are of interest to the community. Page 4 City of Auburn Council Meetinq Minutes July 7, 2003 Vo Councilmember Singer reported that the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) voted to grant full membership to the PSRC to the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe (MIT). This will entitle voting privileges to the MIT for the Regional Growth Management Policy Board and the Regional Transportation Board, as well as the PSRC. This is the first Indian tribe that has requested and received full membership in the PSRC. Mayor Lewis commended Councilmember Singer for her. efforts related to the MIT membership and reported that the MIT also received membership to the South King County Transportation Coalition. Councilmember Cerino reported that efforts by the Lake Tapps Task Force have resulted in Washington State granting Puget Sound Energy (PSE) water rights for 64.5 million gallons of water per day. PSE's application for water rights has been extended for six months. Councilmember Cerino reported that he attended the AWC meeting in Spokane. Mayor Lewis reported that PSE's and Cascade Water Alliance's application related to the issuance of their water permit is moving forward. This means there would be no further additional water rights given to any municipality in the Green or Puyallup River valleys. The City will be working directly with PSE and Cascade Water Alliance to ensure that the City receives adequate water supplies for additional population, as mandated under the Growth Management Act (GMA). CONSENT AGENDA All matters listed on the Consent Agenda are considered by the City Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed. A. Minutes 2. 3. 4. Minutes of the May 27, 2003 special City Council meeting. Minutes of the May 30, 2003 special City Council meeting. Minutes of the June 16, 2003 special City Council meeting. Minutes of the June 23, 2003 regular City Council meeting. B. Vouchers F4.9.2,F4.9.5 Claims Claims check numbers 321982 through 322538 amount of $2,552,122.51 and dated July 7, 2003. in the Page 5 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes July 7, 2003 Co Payroll Payroll check numbers 504690 to 504853 and replacement checks 10104 through 10105 in the amount of $267,812.55 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $897,377.03 for a grand total of $1,165,189.58 for the pay period covering June 12, 2003 to June 23, 2003. Surplus Property F4.6.1 Planning Department City Council to authorize the surplus and disposal of the following items: 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 orange 15"x15"x36" metal box tan 33"x16"x54" metal box orange 33"x16"x54" metal box 33"x16"x54" orange metal plan file with 58 3.5"x3.5" spaces tan 15"x15"x44" metal plan cabinet with 38 2"x2" spaces black cardboard plan holder with 16 4"x4" spaces 3'x5' oval table Contract Administration Consultant Aqreement with ECS A3.16.9, O4.11.1 City Council to approve Consultant Agreement No. AG-C- 149 in the amount of $61,348 with Electrical Controls and Scada Consultants (ECS), Control System Reprogramming, Project Number C313A. Public Works Project Number C225A O4.9.1 C225A City Council to grant permission to advertise for bids for Project No. C225A Oravetz Road Slope Repair and Guardrail. Public Works Proiect Number C304A 04.8.1 C304A City Council to grant permission to advertise for bids for Project No. C304A, K Street SE Storm Improvements. Page 6 City of Auburn Council Meetinq Minutes July 7, 2003 VI. VII. Public Works Project NUmber C302A O4.9.1 C302A City Council to grant permission to advertise for bids for Project No. C302A, West Valley Highway Reconstruction Project. o Public Works Project Number PR 629 O4.11.1 PR 629 City Council to approve the Settlement Agreement and Final Pay Estimate #17 to Contract 01-04 with IMCO General Construction and accept construction of Project No. PR 629, Coal Creek Springs and Fulmer Field Corrosion Control Treatment Facilities. Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to approve the consent agenda. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There were no items under this section for Council consideration. NEW BUSINESS Application Number CUP02-0003 O3.10.1 City Council to consider the request of Dan Taylor, Nicholson Development, for a conditional use permit to allow a drive-through facility in a C-1, Light Commercial zone, at the southwest corner of the Auburn Way South/17th Street intersection, west of Auburn Way South, east of "M" Street SE, south of 17th Street SE. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to approve the conditional use permit based upon the Hearing Examiner's Finding's of Fact, Conclusions, and Conditions, and instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Application Number CUP03-0003 O3.10.1 City Council to consider the request of Evergreen Tucci Partners, LLC, for a conditional use permit to allow a drive-through drugstore, drive-through restaurant and an automobile fuel service station on Page 7 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes July 7, 200~ approximately 11.43-acres located on the southeast corner of the Lakeland Hills Way/Lake Tapps Parkway East intersection. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to approve the conditional use permit based upon the Hearing Examiner's Finding's of Fact, Conclusions, and Conditions, and instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Ordinances Ordinance No. 5774 O3.1 ANX02-0005 An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, annexing an unincorporated area of approximately 32 acres contiguous to the corporate limits of the City known as "Thuline-Pinnacles Property" Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember.Singer seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5774 MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. B. Resolutions Resolution No. 3622 05.2 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 (City) and John Barker Landscape Architect, P.S. (Consultant) for the design and preparation of contract documents for the Beverly Park Phase I Neighborhood Park Project Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3622. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Page 8 City of Auburn Council Meetinq Minutes July 7, 2003 IX. Resolution No. 3623 O4.9.1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, adopting guidance by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials for Clear Zone Standards Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Poe seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3623. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Resolution No. 3626 A3.13.4 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor to negotiate contracts and engage consultants for development of proposals for a City of Auburn Municipal Court and Police Department building Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3626. 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 Council, the meeting adjourned at 7:58 PM. APPROVED THE ,~ DAY OF JULY, 2003. Peter B. Lewis, Mayor Cathy Richt~d~'on, Deputy City Clerk Page 9