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Home My WebLink About06-07-2004 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES June 7, 2004 7:30 PM I. CALL TO ORDER A. Flag Salute Mayor Peter B. Lewis called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance. B. Roll Call Mayor Lewis and the following Councilmembers were present: Rich Wagner, Sue Singer, Gene Cerino, Nancy Backus, Bill Peloza, Roger Thordarson, and Lynn Norman. Staff members present included: Planning and Community Development Director Paul Krauss, Risk Management/Human Resources Director Brenda Heineman, Community Development Administrator David Osaki, Development Services Coordinator Sean Martin, Parks and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Acting Fire Chief Russ Vandver, Police Chief Jim Kelly, Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Transportation Planner Joe Welsh, and Deputy City Clerk Cathy Richardson. C. Announcements and Appointments 1. Announcements a) Fire Captain Jon Cahill Mayor Lewis expressed condolences on behalf of the City of Auburn on the tragic death of Fire Captain Jon Cahill. Captain Cahill was a very well liked and respected member of the Auburn Fire Department and will be greatly missed. Page 1 City of Auburn Council Meetina Minutes June 7. 2004 b) Proclamation - "KidsDay" Mayor Lewis declared June 18, 2004 as "KidsDay" in the city of Auburn. 2. Appointments There were no appointments for Council consideration. D. Agenda Modifications There was no agenda modification. II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings 1. Vacation Application Number V-07-03 03.9 City Council consider the proposal to vacate an alleyway located south of 1 sl Street SW and west of South Division Street. Transportation Planner Joe Welsh displayed a map of the proposed vacation. Mr. Welsh described the proposed vacation, which is located south of 1 sl Street SW and between South Division Street on the east and "A" Street on the west. Property abutting the alley on the south is owned by Bruce Alverson. Property abutting the north side of the alley is owned by Linda Crites and Jim Huff. Mr. Welsh reported that the City of Auburn initiated the proposed vacation to promote business development by making that portion of the alley available for future potential construction. The application originally called for full vacation of the alleyway. Significant public comment expressing concerns related to access issues prompted the City to reduce the request for vacation to the south side of the alley only. Mr. Welsh explained that since that time, additional public comments denote a desire for a full alley vacation. Records indicate that gas, power and sanitary sewer utilities are located on the south side of the alley. Staff recommends approval of the vacation application with any costs for maintenance of the alley or costs associated with relocating utilities to be borne by the property owner(s). Page 2 City of Auburn Council Meetina Minutes June 7. 2004 Discussion followed regarding language pertaining to responsibility relating to costs associated with relocating utilities. Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing. Bruce Alverson, 22 'A' Street SW, Auburn Mr. Alverson stated that he is the owner of the Sun Break Café in Auburn. Mr. Alverson stated that he intends to develop the subject property and also intends to grant an easement to the City of Auburn on a portion of his land that faces and adjoins "A" Street SW and 2nd Street SW to allow widening of the street and to provide head-in parking. Mr. Alverson spoke regarding the advantages additional parking would provide for future mixed-use structures and spoke in favor of the vacation. Martin Peterson, 600 1st Avenue #430A, Seattle Mr. Peterson stated that he represents property owner Jim Huff, who is now if favor of the vacation of the entire alleyway. Mr. Huff owns the property located on the northeast corner of the block related to the proposed alley vacation. Linda Crites 12 1st Street SW, Auburn Ms. Crites stated that she owns the property located on the northwest corner of the block related to the proposed alley vacation. Ms. Crites stated that she prefers the alley remain as it is now, but if the intent is to vacate a portion of the alley she would prefer the full alley be vacated. Alan Keimiq, Keimig Associates Architects, 216 "An Street NW, Auburn Mr. Keimig stated that he has been working on the portion of the block in question for the last three years in order to facilitate a mixed-use development. Mr. Keimig spoke in favor of the vacation. Virainia Hauqen, 2503 "R" Street SE, Auburn Ms. Haugen spoke in opposition to the vacation. Mayor Lewis closed the public hearing. In response to questions from Councilmember Singer, Director Dowdy responded that in the event a facility is constructed over the utilities in the alley, it is feasible that the utilities could be relocated underground to the street. Page 3 City of Auburn Council Meetina Minutes June 7. 2004 In response to questions from Councilmember Cerino, Director Dowdy explained that in the event of a partial vacation of the alley a two foot easement would be retained to provide a one-way, twelve-foot access easement for the northern property owners. Councilmember Wagner stated that he would prefer specific language in the ordinance relating to costs and responsibility with regard to relocation of utilities. City Attorney Heid suggested that language could be added to the end of paragraph C, page four, in substantial conformity as follows: (strike the period), unless the Grantee(s) and the City agreed to the removal and relocation of the utilities with the cost of the removal or relocation being paid by the Grantee(s) who seek removal and relocation of the utilities. Councilmember Wagner requested Council consider the alternative Ordinance No. 5842 at this time. There were no objections to Councilmember Wagner's request. City Attorney Heid read the title of the alternative Ordinance No. 5842. (See Item V/JI.A.2 of these minutes for action on this item.) B. Audience Participation This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City Council on any issue. Virqinia Hauaen, 2503 uR" Street SE, Auburn Ms. Haugen expressed condolences to the Auburn Fire Department on the loss of Captain Jon Cahill and commended the Fire Department for their efforts in the community. Ms. Haugen thanked Mayor Lewis and Councilmembers on their support of Auburn Parks Department programs. Ms. Haugen also commended the Municipal Services Committee for their efforts related to motorized scooters. C. Correspondence No correspondence was received. Page 4 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes June 7.2004 III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS A3.7.6 A. Municipal Services Chair Cerino reported that the Municipal Services Committee met this evening at 5:00. The Committee discussed a contract administration item, alternative Ordinance No. 5844, and Resolution Nos. 3733 and 3734. The Committee received a report from Airport Manager Jamelle Garcia on procedures for airport closures related to airport runway improvements, and also a report on options for Fire Department emergency medical services and a presentation of the Hazard Mitigation Plan from Acting Fire Chief Russ Vandver. The Committee also discussed and tabled Ordinance No. 5857. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for June 21,2004 at 5:00 p.m. B. Planning & Community Development Chair Singer reported that the Planning and Community Development Committee met on May 24, 2004 at 5:00 p.m. The Committee discussed the Hazard Mitigation Plan and received reports from 4Culture on public art as infrastructure and from ComCast Government Relations Coordinator Tom Davis on changes and updates at ComCast. The Committee also discussed Resolution Nos. 3730 and 3732, and Ordinance No. 5835. The next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for June 14, 2004 at 5:00 p.m. C. Public Works Chair Wagner reported that the Public Works Committee met on May 24, 2004 at 5:30 p.m. The Committee discussed right-of-way use permits and Resolution No. 3732. The Committee also received a report from ComCast Government Relations Coordinator Tom Davis on changes and updates at ComCast, received a capital projects status report, and reviewed utility code revisions, Design Standards Manual revisions, and the local street program. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Department is scheduled for June 14, 2004 at 5:30 p.m. D. Finance Chair Backus reported that the Finance Committee met this evening at 6:30. The Committee discussed and recommends approval of consent agenda items and Ordinance 5846. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for June 21, 2004 at 6:30 p.m. Page 5 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes June 7. 2004 IV. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS At this time Councilmembers may report on items not specifically described on the agenda, which are of interest to the community. Councilmember Singer reported that she spoke at the Memorial Day ceremonies at the Mountain View and Pioneer cemeteries and at Veterans Memorial Park. Councilmember Singer also reported that all Councilmembers were in attendance at the City of Auburn "Clean Sweep" this weekend. Councilmember Thordarson reported that he attended the Cascade Land Conservatory breakfast fund raiser, Regional Transit Committee meeting, a "Thank You" event at Cascade Middle School to thank the Certainteed Company for donations of computers and software, the YMCA opening ceremonies, and a BRAVO! Evergreen City Ballet performance. Councilmember Norman reported on the mural unveiling at the ACAP Child Center during "Clean Sweep". Councilmember Norman also reported that she attended the YMCA opening ceremonies and acknowledged the contributions of former Council member Trish Borden related to the YMCA, and the Art Space meeting. Councilmember Backus commended the actions of the Auburn Fire Department and thanked them for their response to two incidents involving family members at her home. Councilmember Backus reported that she attended the Memorial Day ceremonies. Councilmember Peloza reported that he attended a Boeing Company tour of their Auburn fabrication division, the Stor-More open house, City Hall gateway unveiling, Memorial Day ceremonies, LEOFF Board meeting, YMCA opening ceremonies, ACAP Annual breakfast, and "Clean Sweep". Councilmember Peloza also spoke regarding an issue involving unsafe trees on 10ih on Lea Hill which has been resolved. Mayor Lewis reported on the huge success of uClean Sweep" in the City of Auburn and commended all participants for their outstanding efforts. Mayor Lewis also attended the YMCA opening ceremonies and thanked Councilmember Wagner and former Councilmembers Trish Borden and Fred Poe for their leadership related to the new YMCA facility. The Junior Achievement building will be opening soon and is the second largest such facility in the United States. Mayor Lewis also attended the baccalaureate for Auburn High School and Riverside High School. Page 6 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes June 7. 2004 Mayor Lewis offered condolences from former Councilmember Jeanne Barber to Auburn Fire Department staff on the death of Fire Captain Jon Cahill. V. 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 1. Minutes of the May 17, 2004 regular City Council meeting. B. Vouchers F4.9.2,F4.9.5 1. Claims Claims check numbers 330951 through 331468 in the amount of $2,432,736.66 and dated June 7, 2004. 2. Payroll Payroll check numbers 508327 to 508494 in the amount of $271,958.29 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $947,816.33 for a grand total of $1 ,219,774.62 for the pay period covering May 13, 2004 to June 7, 2004. C. Contract Administration 1. Public Works Project Number C321A 04.4.11 City Council to grant permission to advertise for bids for Project No. C321A, 2004 House Demolition Project. Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to approve the consent agenda. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There were no items under this section for Council consideration. Page 7 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes June 7. 2004 VII. NEW BUSINESS A. Hazard Mitigation Plan 02.4 City Council to approve the Hazard Mitigation Plan recently completed by City staff with assistance from consultant Jamie Gravelle and forward it to the King County Office of Emergency Management for approval. Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to approve the Hazard Mitigation Plan and direct staff to forward it to the King County Office of Emergency Management for approval. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. B. Preliminary Plat Application Number PL TOO-0003 03.5 PL TOO-0003 City Council to consider the request of Marshall Bain for preliminary plat approval of a 10-lot subdivision with a cumulative area of approximately 124,146 square feet located on the west side of the 3800 block of Academy Drive SE and zoned R-2, Single Family Residential. Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Norman seconded to approve the preliminary plat based upon the Hearing Examiner's Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Conditions; and instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolution. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. VIII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Ordinances 1. Ordinance No. 5835 03.4.2.1.2 An Ordinance of the City of Auburn Washington, amending Chapter 18.74 of the City Code, amending Sections 5.30.020, 18.30.020, 18.32.040, 18.34.020 and 18.34.040 of the Auburn City Code, and repealing Sections 18.04.022, 18.04.024, 18.04.027, 18.04.030, 18.04.032, 18.04.678, Page 8 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes June 7. 2004 18.04.830, 18.04.840 of the Auburn City Code relating to the regulation of sexually oriented businesses Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5835. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 2. Ordinance No. 5842 03.9 V-07-03 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving the vacation of an east-west alleyway located in the block south of 151 Street SW, north of 2nd Street SW, east of "An Street SW and west of South Division Street, within the City of Auburn, Washington Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to introduce and adopt alternative Ordinance No. 5842 with the following amendment to paragraph C, page four, in substantial conformity: (strike the period), unless the Grantee(s) and the City agreed to the removal and relocation of the utilities with the cost of the removal or relocation being paid by the Grantee(s) who seek removal and relocation of the utilities. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. (Action on this item occurred after Item II.A. 1 of these minutes.) 3. Ordinance No. 5844 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, creating a new Chapter 10.54 of the Auburn City Code relating to motorized foot scooters, and similar devices Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to introduce and adopt alternative Ordinance No. 5844. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Page 9 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes June 7.2004 4. Ordinance No. 5846 F3.18 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Ordinance No. 5808, the 2004 Budget Ordinance as amended by Ordinance No. 5834 and authorizing amendment to the City of Auburn 2004 Budget as set forth in Schedule "A" Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Norman seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5846. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 5. Ordinance No. 5847 03.8 REZ04-0003 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, providing for the rezoning of tax parcels 869520-0056 and 869520-0057, changing the zoning classification from R-2 (Two-family Residential) to C-3 (Heavy Commercial) Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Norman seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5847. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 6. Ordinance No. 5857 01.2 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Section 10.40.020 of the Auburn City Code relating to off-street parking Ordinance No. 5857 was tabled in Municipal Services Committee. B. Resolutions 1. Resolution No. 3730 05.1.3 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Page 10 City of Auburn Council Meetina Minutes June 7.2004 an agreement with Sidney Genette to design, fabricate and install artwork for the Auburn Public Safety Building Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Norman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3730. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 2. Resolution No. 3731 A1.3 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Agreement with King County for the purpose of completing improvements as part of the City's C Street SW Improvement Project (C326A) for King County Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3731. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 3. Resolution No. 3732 03.11.12 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the acceptance of a grant from the United Way of South King County in the amount of $25,000 for the purpose of creating a neighborhood center in South Auburn for Latino families and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary agreements to accept said funds Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Norman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3732. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 4. Resolution No. 3733 01.8 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the acceptance of a Homeland Security subgrant from King County, Washington, for Fire Department response in disaster preparedness Page 11 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes June 7. 2004 Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3733. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 5. Resolution No. 3734 01.8 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the acceptance of a Homeland Security subgrant from King County, Washington, for Police Department response in disaster preparedness Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3734. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. IX. MAYOR'S REPORT A. Executive Session No executive session was held. X. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:38 p.m. i- ri4?~/:; OF JUNE, 2004. Peter B. Lewis, Mayor Cathy Ri City Council agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's Office, on the City website, and via e-mail. Complete agenda packets are available for review at the City Clerk's Office and at the Library. Internet: http://www.cLauburn.wa.us Page 12