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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-17-2006 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 17, 2006 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: Information Services Director Lorrie Rempher; City Attorney Daniel B. Heid; Planning, Building and Community Director Paul Krauss; Finance Director Shelley Coleman; Public Safety Chief Jim Kelly; Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber; Human Resources and Risk Management Director Brenda Heineman; Community Development Administrator David Osaki; Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy; Economic Development Planner AI Hicks; Senior Planner Jeff Dixon; and City Clerk Danielle Daskam. C. Announcements and Appointments 1. Announcements There was no announcement. 2. Appointments a) Urban Tree Board City Council to confirm the appointment of Judith Whiteley to the Urban Tree Board for a three year term expiring December 31, 2008. Page 1 City of Auburn Council Meetina Minutes Julv 17. 2006 Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to confirm Ms. Whiteley's appointment to the Urban Tree Board. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. D. Agenda Modifications Correspondence regarding the A Street SE Corridor moratorium was transmitted under Item 11.A.1 of these minutes, Resolution No. 4059 was removed from the agenda, and a revised Ordinance 6035 was distributed prior to the meeting. II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings 1. Moratorium - A Street SE Corridor 03.4.2.1.2 Resolution No. 4046, adopted June 19, 2006, established an initial six-month moratorium on the filing of any applications for licenses, permits and/or approvals for commercial and industrial land uses in certain areas of the City of Auburn zoned C3 (Heavy Commercial), M1 (light Industrial) and M2 (Heavy Industrial) along or near the east side of A Street SE corridor, including 6th Street SE. RCW 35A.63.220 requires the Council to conduct a public hearing on this moratorium within sixty days from the effective date of the moratorium. Planning, Building and Community Director Paul Krauss presented the staff report. He explained that A Street SE is one of the strategy areas identified in the Economic Development Strategies document adopted by Council earlier this year and included in the Council's 2016 Vision. The area along A Street SE includes a mix of manufacturing, commercial, and residential uses in a somewhat haphazard arrangement in several areas. The City currently has nearly 20,000 residents living in the south end of the City who commute through the area. The City Council has directed staff to bring forward Comprehensive Plan amendments that would restrict future manufacturing uses and expand commercial opportunities in the area. A neighborhood meeting was recently held at Terminal Park Elementary to initiate discussion of the proposed Comprehensive Plan Page 2 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes July 17. 2006 amendments with the residents and property owners. Public hearings will be held later this year on the proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments. Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing at 7:35 p.m. Mark Schack, 33242 139th Terrace SE, Auburn Mr. Schack identified himself as the Chief Operating Officer of Oldcastle Precast Inc. (Utility Vault) located at 2808 A Street SE. Oldcastle Precast manufactures concrete products for the utility and environmental industries. The headquarters office in Auburn is the flagship plant (Utility Vault) and operates in a 130,000 square foot building on 41 acres located on A Street SE. Mr. Schack reported that in 2004 the company was nationally recognized for its health and safety records. The company has been in Auburn for 40 years and employs 160 people with an annual payroll of $12 million. The company's property is currently zoned M2. Mr. Schack expressed opposition to any change to the Oldcastle Precast property zoning and expressed opposition to the moratorium. He urged the Council to remove the moratorium and allow due process to take place. J.B. Rupert, 18014 SE 372nd, Auburn Mr. Rupert is a consulting engineer in the local area and has worked on several projects in the A Street SE corridor. Mr. Rupert questioned the validity of the moratorium and the proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments. He suggested that the moratorium amounts to reverse economic development. Tony Miltenberger, 15310 SE 38th Place, Bellevue Mr. Miltenberger reported that about a year ago he purchased property on A Street SE on the southeast corner of A Street SE and Ellingson Road. On the site is a 12,000 square foot building and south of the building is 3.6 acres of vacant land. Mr. Miltenberger stated that he is waiting to pick up a remodel permit for the existing building. The building will be divided into 1,300 square foot bays for commercial purposes. He spoke regarding potential projects for his property and requested the Council exempt their property from the moratorium. Mr. Miltenberger also reported that he did not receive notification of the moratorium. Page 3 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes July 17. 2006 Bill Moffett, 1911 SW Campus Drive, Federal Way Mr. Moffett spoke on behalf of Norstar Industries located at 2201 A Street SE. Approximately one and one-half years ago, Norstar Industries purchase property adjacent to their existing building on A Street SE and 23rd Street. The property was rezoned to accommodate expansion of their facilities. Mr. Moffett expressed opposition to the moratorium and any potential zoning changes. He expressed support for realignment of the commercial properties on A Street SE. Rod Giffels, 9602 4ih Street West, University Place Mr. Giffels is a commercial broker with GV Kidder Matthews and represents Tony Miltenburger and his project on A Street SE. Mr. Giffels spoke regarding the moratorium's impact on Mr. Miltenberger's proposed commercial development and expressed opposition to the moratorium. He urged the Council to exempt Mr. Miltenberger's property from the moratorium. Jack Danner, 1224 5ih Street SE, Auburn Mr. Danner spoke on behalf of Danner Corporation located on A Street SE. He spoke against the moratorium and suggested the City encourage commercial development in the area. Robert Pries, 1447 Tacoma Point Drive East, Lake Tapps Mr. Pries stated he owns a couple small businesses in Auburn and recently purchased property on A Street SE. He recently learned of the moratorium. He questioned the use of the moratorium as he believes the moratorium hinders economic development. There being no further public comment, Mayor Lewis closed the public hearing. Councilmember Singer moved to direct staff to prepare a modification to the moratorium to exempt C3 properties from the moratorium. Councilmember Backus seconded. MOTION PASSED. 7-0. Page 4 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes July 17. 2006 Mayor Lewis explained that a resolution which would implement the Council's motion to exempt C3 properties from the moratorium will be presented to the Council at their August 7, 2006 meeting for consideration. Councilmember Wagner moved to repeal the moratorium. Councilmember Peloza seconded the motion. MOTION FAILED. 2-5. Councilmembers Singer, Cerino, Backus, Thordarson, and Norman voted no. B. Audience Participation This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City Council on any issue. Those wishing to speak are reminded to sign in on the form provided. There was no audience participation. C. Correspondence No correspondence was received for City Council review. III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS A3.7.6 A. Municipal Services Chair Cerino reported the Municipal Services Committee met this evening at 5:00. The Committee amended its meeting minutes and recommended approval of Ordinance No. 6035 with revisions. The Committee also reviewed Resolution Nos. 4057, 4058 and 4059. The Committee discussed a bond sale to fund the golf course clubhouse, City street naming and addressing, fire accreditation, and a fire uniform vendor contract. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for August 7, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. B. Planning & Community Development Chair Norman reported the Planning and Community Development Committee met July 10, 2006. The Committee denied a 10% annexation petition for property located on Lea Hill at the corner of 116th and 316th Street. The Council also reviewed and recommended approval of Resolution No. 4054 relating to Phase 2 of the Fenster property levee work and Ordinance No. 6033 regarding amendments to the zoning code relating to industrial zones. The Committee also discussed the process for addressing and street naming and the proposed 2006 Comprehensive Plan Page 5 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes July 17. 2006 amendments. The next meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for July 24, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. C. Public Works Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met July 10, 2006. The Committee approved several contract administration items that appear on the Council agenda. The Committee discussed Ordinance No. 6033 regarding development standards in industrial zones, Ordinance No. 6034 increasing sewer rates for the first time in approximately seven years, and Resolution No. 4056 which accepts a grant for the purchase of flashing beacons for school zones. The Committee also discussed Sound Transit 2 projects. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for July 24, 2006 at 3:30 p.m. D. Finance Chair Backus reported the Finance Committee met this evening at 6:30. The Committee approved consent items consisting of claims and payroll vouchers and Resolution No. 4057 regarding tenant relocation costs. The Committee discussed Resolution No. 4058 to accept additional grant funds, utility billing adjustments, a proposed bond ordinance for the issuance of bonds to fund improvements at the golf course and the cemetery, and Lakeland area sewer billing adjustments. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for August 7, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. 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 many of the Councilmembers attended the 4th of July events held at Les Gove Park. She also attended a Suburban Cities Association meeting and a joint meeting with the Puget Sound Regional Council Committees. Councilmember Singer encouraged participation in the Canoe Journey, hosted by the Muckleshoot Tribe, and part of the City's Clean Sweep campaign this year. This afternoon, Councilmember Singer also attended a reception in honor of retiring Fire Marshal Dave Smith and in recognition of several other Fire Department members' years of service. Councilmember Backus reported she attended the Miss Washington Pageant; the volunteer picnic at Game Farm Park; the coaches game, Page 6 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes July 17. 2006 and concert and movie kickoff at Game Farm Park sponsored by Comcast. Councilmember Backus will be judging the Auburn Idol contest this weekend during the Auburn Downtown Association sidewalk sale. Councilmember Cerino reported on his attendance at the Puget Sound Regional Council Transportation Committee meeting and his participation in the Pacific Days parade. Councilmember Wagner reported that he was honored to throw out the first pitch for the State little League Softball Tournament held at Sunset Park. Councilmember Thordarson reported on his attendance at the Sound Transit Board meeting where he supported the proposal to increase Sound Transit parking in Auburn to serve the increasing number of Sounder train riders. Councilmember Thordarson also attended the volunteer picnic at Game Farm Park and a recent King County Council meeting to speak in favor of Executive Sims' program to fund levee repair and maintenance. Councilmember Peloza reported he attended the Metropolitan Water Pollution Abatement Advisory Committee where the Committee discussed inflow and infiltration of the Metro sewer lines. According to a King County study, Auburn was rated third among nine cities based on benefit/cost ratio to reduce inflow and infiltration. If the cities of Auburn and Pacific enhanced their sewer infrastructure to reduce the amount of stormwater inflow and infiltration, King County Metro could realize a savings of approximately $12 million. Councilmember Peloza also attended the King County Regional Water Quality Committee meeting where the main topic of discussion was the Brightwater Treatment Plant and reclaimed water. Councilmember Peloza also attended the Suburban Cities Association Public Issues Committee meeting and the Metropolitan Solid Waste Management Advisory Committee meeting. Councilmember Peloza extended a challenge from the Auburn Rotary Club to the Auburn lions Club for volunteers to participate in the Canoe Journey hosted by the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe. Mayor Lewis reported on the 4th of July parade at Les Gove Park and the Independence Day celebration at Fort Lewis. Mayor Lewis attended a meeting among the Mayors in the 8th Congressional District and Congressman Dave Reichert to discuss local issues and joined King County Executive Sims and other mayors from the Green Valley Flood Control Zone to discuss a countywide Flood Control Zone and countywide tax to fund levee repairs and maintenance. Mayor Lewis also attended a Page 7 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes July 17. 2006 meeting of the Mayors in King County to discuss common issues. Councilmember Lewis spoke regarding the Miss Washington Program and the importance of the Auburn Mayor's attendance at the annual pageant. Mayor Lewis announced that the City's Clean Sweep project this year will focus on providing assistance to the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe and the Canoe Journey which will be hosted by the Tribe July 1 through August 5, 2006. 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 July 3, 2006 regular City Council meeting. B. Vouchers F4.9.2, F4.9.5 1. Claims Claims check numbers 353594 through 354004 in the amount of $2,071,585.44 and a wire transfer in the amount of $1 ,379,843.06 and dated July 17, 2006. 2. Payroll Payroll check numbers 516550 to 516704 in the amount of $746,682.19 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $1,063,103.71 for a grand total of $1,809,785.90 for the pay period covering June 29,2006 to July 12, 2006. C. Contract Administration 1. Public Works Project Number CP0631 04.9.1 CP0631 City Council approve award of Contract 06-11, Project No. CP0631, 2006 Citywide Pavement Patching, to Lakeridge Paving Co., LLC on their low bid of $388,006.00. 2. Public Works Project Number C508A 04.6.3 PR C508A City Council approve Final Pay Estimate NO.2 in the amount of $43,483.23 for Small Works Contract 05-16 with Cannon Construction, and accept construction of Project No. C508A, Citywide Manhole Ring and Cover Replacement. Page 8 City of Auburn Council Meetin!:l Minutes July 17. 2006 3. Public Works Project Number CP0601 04.9.1 CP0601 City Council grant permission to advertise for bids for Project No. CP0601, "C" St NW Improvements. D. Utility Billing Adjustment 1. Utility Billing Adjustment F4.5.2 City Council approve water utility adjustment to Account Number 23717, Andrew Griffin, in the amount of $1 ,627.94. Councilmember Singer 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 There was no new business. VIII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Ordinances 1. Ordinance No. 6014 03.10.15, 03.4.2.1.2 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Section 18.04.792 and creating new Sections 18.04.465, 18.04.485, 18.04.828, and 18.46.090 of the Auburn City Code relating to homeless encampments Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6014. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 2. Ordinance No. 6033 03.4.2.1.2 Page 9 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes July 17. 2006 An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Chapters 18.32 and 18.34 of the Auburn City Code, relating to industrial zones Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6033. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 3. Ordinance No. 6034 F4.3, 04.6.2 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Section 13.20.440 of the Auburn City Code for the purpose of revising the City's sewer rates, amending Sections 13.06.340, 13.20.390, and 13.48.120 of the Auburn City Code for the purpose of clarifying billing procedures, and creating a new Section 13.20.075 of the Auburn City Code relating to sewer services effective date Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Thordarson seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6034. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 4. Ordinance No. 6035 01.2 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington amending Section 10.36.190 of the Auburn City Code and adding a new Section 10.36.191 of the Auburn City Code relating to oversize and commercial vehicles on residential or non-arterial streets Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6035 as revised. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. B. Resolutions 1. Resolution No. 4054 A1.3,05.1.2 Page 10 City of Auburn Council Meetino Minutes July 17. 2006 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with King County to proceed with Phase II of the Fenster Levee Setback Project Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4054. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 2. Resolution No. 4056 04.9 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor to accept a grant from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission for the purchase of six flashing beacons to be installed in three school zones in Auburn Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Thordarson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4056. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 3. Resolution No. 4057 A3.13.4 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, regarding tenant relocation costs for the City Hall Annex, expansion of the Downtown Town Center Plaza, and improvements to City of Auburn downtown parking facilities Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Norman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4057. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 4. Resolution No. 4058 F5.2.7 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing an amendment to the Washington State Department of Ecology 2006-2007 Ecology Coordinated Prevention Grant Program and authorizing the acceptance of additional grant funds in the amount of Page 11 City of Auburn Council Meetintl Minutes July 17. 2006 Fourteen Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty Seven Dollars ($14,727.00) Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4058. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 5. Resolution No. 4059 A3.13.20 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a fourth amendment to the Lakeland Annexation and Utilities Agreement between the City and Evergreen Tucci Partners, LLC, to apply all provisions of the agreement to lands added to the original Lakeland Hills Planned Unit Development Resolution No. 4059 was removed from the agenda. 6. Resolution No. 4061 03.9 V05-02 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, regarding a petition for vacation of a portion of D Street SE lying between 23rd Street SE and 25th Street SE and between parcels 1921059104 and 1921059103 within the City of Auburn, Washington Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Thordarson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4061. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 7. Resolution No. 4062 03.4.2.1.2 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, extending and re-establishing the moratorium established by Resolution No. 3982, and Resolution No. 4003, on the filing of applications for certain licenses, permits and approval for industrial land uses in those areas of the City of Auburn (1) bounded by State Route 18 on the south, State Route 167 on the west, 15th Street Northwest on the north, and the Union Pacific Railroad tracks on the east, and (2) bounded by West Main Street on the south, the Union Pacific Railroad tracks on the west, 6th Street Page 12 City of Auburn Council MeetinCl Minutes July 17. 2006 Northwest on the north, and C Street Northwest on the east, and setting a public hearing therefor Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4062. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. IX. MAYOR'S REPORT A. Executive Session Mayor Lewis recessed the meeting at 8:45 p.m. for a five minute intermission and then to executive session for approximately thirty minutes for the purpose of discussing property acquisition and potential litigation. Mayor Lewis reconvened the meeting at 9:15 p.m. City Attorney Heid read the following resolution titles: Resolution No. 4063 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving the lease with Jillian Enterprises LLC for lease of the Auburn Avenue Theater Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4063. MOTON CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Resolution No. 4064 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, regarding tenant relocation costs for the City of Auburn Downtown Community Revitalization Program Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4064. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Resolution No. 4065 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor to negotiate and execute a contract with Ace Page 13 City of Auburn Council Meetintl Minutes Julv 17. 2006 Holdings LLC for the purchase of property at First and A Street Southeast, in Auburn, Washington Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4065. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. X. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 9: 17 p.m. \W--- APPROVED THE ( DAY OF AUGUST 2006. ~ i4 nielle Daskam, City Clerk 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.auburnwa.gov Page 14