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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-16-2007 CITY OF ~ WASHINGTON I. CALL TO ORDER CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES January 16, 2007 7:30 PM 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, Gene Cerino, Nancy Backus, Bill Peloza, Roger Thordarson and Lynn Norman. Mayor Pro Tem Sue Singer was excused. Staff members present included: Police Chief Jim Kelly; Information Services Director Lorrie Rempher; Human Resources and Risk Management Director Brenda Heineman; Assistant City Attorney Joseph Beck; Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber; Finance Director Shelley Coleman; Planning, Building and Community Director Michael Davolio; Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy; and City Clerk Danielle Daskam. C. Announcements and Appointments 1. Announcements There was no announcement. 2. Appointments City Council to confirm the following reappointments for three-year terms expiring December 31, 2009: a) Arts Commission Ann Baunach b) Auburn Tourism Board Khara Litscher Page 1 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes January 16. 2007 David Kwok c) Human Services Committee\ Gary Masterjohn Marion Thomas d) Parks and Recreation Board Vicki Gilthvedt Stephanie McPhail e) White River Valley Historical Society Museum Board Jean Farrington Michelle Marshman Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to confirm the reappointments as recommended. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0 II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings 1. Vacation Application No. V02-06 03.9 V-02-06 City Council to conduct a hearing on a petition for vacation of a portion of public right-of-way located along the north 30 feet of parcels 0520053052 and 0520053053, located near Lake Tapps Parkway East, in the City of Auburn. Public Works Director Dowdy presented the staff report on the proposed vacation of a portion of public right-of-way located along the north 30 feet of parcels 0520053052 and 0520053053. Director Dowdy displayed a map of the area proposed for vacation. The right-of-way is located on the northern boundary of two properties located near Lake Lapps Parkway Ease. The vacation is requested as part of the Lakeland East preliminary plat. The right-of-way came into public existence when Pierce County sold the property in 1943, reserving the right-of-way for future use. Since that time, it has been unused. Director Dowdy reported that no utility has requested retention of a utility easement. The City has no need for the right-of-way in the future. Staff Page 2 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes January 16, 2007 recommends approval of the vacation subject to the applicant's payment of fifty percent of the current assessed value pursuant to city code. The current assessed value is $43,863.16 resulting in a recommended payment by the applicant of $21,931.08. The schedule of values for the .8 acres of property is included in the Council agenda packet. In response to a question from Councilmember Wagner, Director Dowdy reported that the applicant, Investco, is the only adjacent property owner. Councilmember Wagner noted that state law allows the City to collect up to one-half the assessed value of property vacated. According to a survey by staff, nearly every city requires the compensation no matter how the right-of-way was acquired. In response to a question from Councilmember Norman regarding notification provided to other utilities of the pending vacation petition, Director Dowdy reported that the application for vacation was circulated to utilities approximately two to three weeks ago. Mayor Lewis opened. the public hearing at 7:39 p.m. Angela Wingate, Investco Financial, 1302 Puyallup Street, Sumner Ms. Wingate displayed a site map of the Lakeland East plat and the location of the right-of-way proposed for vacation. She requested that the Council take into consideration that almost half of the area proposed to be vacated is in a wetland or wetland buffer area; she requested a reduction in the compensation amount. There being no further public comment, Mayor Lewis closed the hearing. 2. Moratorium Extension 03.4.2.1.2 City Council to conduct a hearing on the extension of the moratorium on the filing of any applications for licenses, permits and/or approvals for commercial and industrial land uses on certain properties zoned M1 (Light Industrial) and M2 (Heavy Industrial) along or near the east side of A Street Page 3 Citv of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes January 16, 2007 SE corridor. On December 18, 2006, the Council adopted Resolution No. 4129 extending the moratorium an additional six months to the 19th day of June 2007, unless repealed, extended or further modified by the City Council. RCW 35A.63.220 requires the Council to conduct a public hearing on this moratorium within sixty days from the effective date of the extension Planning, Building and Development Director Davolio presented the staff report for the moratorium extension. Director Davolio stated that the hearing is required due to the extension of the existing moratorium. The extension will allow staff to complete negotiations with one applicant that has requested a development agreement in the moratorium area. Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing at 7:42 p.m. There being no one in the audience who wished to speak regarding the moratorium extension, Mayor Lewis closed the public hearing. 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. No one in the audience requested to address the Council. C. Correspondence There was no correspondence for Council review. D. Agenda Modifications Revised Resolutions 4138, 4139, 4143 and 4144 were distributed to the Council prior to the meeting. 111. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS A3.7.6 A. Municipal Services Chair Cerino reported the Municipal Services Committee met earlier this evening at 5:00. The Committee approved consent items and discussed Resolutions 4142 and 4144. The Committee also discussed animal control and rescue; the Lea Hill, West Hill, Klump and Totem annexations; a consultant agreement with Heartland LLC; and Resolution No. 4145 regarding the use of court Page 4 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes January 16, 2007 commissioners. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for February 5, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. B. Planning & Community Development Chair Norman reported the Planning and Community Development Committee met January 8, 2007. The Committee recommended approval of Ordinance No. 6071 related to the Downtown Urban Center code amendments, Ordinance No. 6072 related to Downtown Urban Center rezones, Resolution No. 4138 relating to the Lea Hill annexation, Resolution No. 4139 relating to the West Hill Annexation, Resolution No. .4040 relating to the Totem Annexation, Resolution No. 4141 relating to the Klump Annexation, and Resolutions 4135 and 4136 regarding grants. The Committee discussed a contract with Mapcon for aerial photography and photogrammetry, the Auburn Environmental Park, electronic message boards, addressing for Wesley Homes, and sidewalk design. The next meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for January 22, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. C. Public Works Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met January 8, 2007. The Committee approved a final pay estimate for the A Street SW Loop Project, Ordinance No. 6073 amending the City speed limits, particularly in the areas of school, Ordinance No. 6074 relating to arterial functional classification, Ordinance No. 6075 repealing city code relating to appointment of school patrol officers, and Resolution No. 4137 regarding an emergency declaration for the repair of a water main at 3rd and B Streets NE. The Committee discussed a contract with Mapcon for aerial photography, utility billing, a water easement release, status of grants, traffic calming in the Southeast Main Neighborhood, a proposed Citizen's Transportation Committee, and interchange options for Highway 18 and SR 167. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for January 22, 2007 at 2:30 p.m. D. Finance Chair Backus reported the Finance Committee met this evening at 6:30. The Committee approved claims and payroll vouchers and Resolution No. 4143 amending the City's fee schedule. The Committee discussed a consulting services agreement with Heartland LLC and Resolution No. 4145 regarding court commissioners for the Auburn Municipal Court. The next regular Page 5 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes January 16. 2007 meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for February 5, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. IV. REPORTS At this time Councilmembers and the Mayor may report on items not specifically described on the agenda, which are of interest to the community. A. From the Council Councilmember Wagner reported on his attendance at the Regional Access Mobility Project (RAMP) and his participation in the interviews for a new Hearing Examiner. Councilmember Backus reported on the 45t" Miss Auburn Scholarship Pageant held January 12 and 13, 2007. The new Miss Auburn is Devonni Partridge sponsored by the Auburn Noon Lions Club. Councilmember Backus was pleased to announce that the pageant awarded $60,000 in scholarships to the contestants. Councilmember Norman reported on her attendance at the final performance at Auburn Avenue Dinner Theatre. She thanked J.B. and Jillian Douglas for the role that they have played in the community. Councilmember Norman also reported on the Auburn Symphony Orchestra's performance at Benaroya Hall. Councilmember Cerino spoke regarding his attendance at the Pierce County Cities and Towns meeting and Auburn's role in these meetings. Councilmember Thordarson reported on a meeting regarding Highway 167, which included a summary of other regional transportation projects. Councilmember Thordarson reported that he attended a legislative coalition conference sponsored by the South County Chambers of Commerce and the Auburn Symphony Orchestra's performance at Benaroya Hall. Councilmember Peloza reported that he and other Councilmembers and the Mayor attended the Suburban Cities Association regional committee caucus meeting. Councilmember Peloza also reported on the South Sound Chamber of Commerce Legislative Conference where the topics of discussion included transportation and education. Councilmember Peloza also attended the Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) 9 management committee meeting where discussion included Page 6 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes January 16, 2007 Federal, State and King County funding for the salmon habitat restoration projects along the Duwamish and Green River watersheds. Councilmember Peloza also attended the Miss Auburn Scholarship Pageant. B. From the Mayor Mayor Lewis commented on the South Sound Chamber Coalition meeting where participants discussed transportation needs and funding alternatives. Mayor Lewis stated the Miss Auburn Scholarship Pageant was held January 12 and 13 at the Performing Arts Center. The Auburn Scholarship Pageant is the largest local program of Miss America in the entire United States. The Pageant raised a record $60,000 in .scholarships for the contestants. Mayor Lewis also commented on the Auburn Symphony Orchestra performance at Benaroya Hall in Seattle on January 14t". Mayor Lewis stated that the Auburn Symphony Orchestra is only one example of the quality arts and entertainment in the Auburn area. Mayor Lewis advised that the King County Council passed the countywide flood control district. Mayor Lewis urged citizens to provide Councilmember Thordarson with their comments regarding needed transit routes, .schedules and connections. 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 January 2, 2007 regular City Council meeting. B. Vouchers F4.9.2, F4.9.5 1. Claims Claims check numbers 358602 through 358870 in the amount of $886,081.74 and claims check numbers 359981 through 359007 in the amount of $372,303.86 and a wire transfer in the amount of $4,064.79 and dated January 16, 2006. 2. Payroll Page 7 Citv of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes January 16, 2007 Payroll check numbers 518261 through 518445 in the amount of $752,346.95 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $1,115,362.72 for a grand total of $1,867,709.67 for the pay period covering December 28, 2006 to January 10, 2007. C. Contract Administration 1. Public Works Project No. 529F, A Street SW Loop 04.9.1 PR 529E City Council approve Final Pay Estimate No. 5 to Contract 04-15 in the amount of $31,535.98 for a total contract price of $565,201.27 with RW Scott Construction and accept construction of Project 529F, A Street SW Loop Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to approve the Consent Agenda. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. VII. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. VI11. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Ordinances 1. Ordinance No. 6071 03.4.1.1 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Sections 18.06.010, 18.48.100, 18.50.050 and 18.56.040 of the Auburn City Code and creating new Sections 18.04.235, 18.04.425, 18.04.525, 18.04.595 and 18.04.892 of the Auburn City Code, and a new Chapter 18.29 of the Auburn City Code, relating to the Downtown Urban Center District Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Backus seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6071. Page 8 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes January 16, 2007 MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 2. Ordinance No. 6072 03.4.1.1 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, changing the zoning of properties from the C2 "Central Business District" to the DUC "Downtown Urban Center District" and amending the City's zoning maps accordingly Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Backus seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6072. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 3. Ordinance No. 6073 01.6, 04.10 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Sections 10.12.090, 10.12.100, and 10.12.125 of the Auburn City Code; repealing Sections 10.12.110 and 10.12.120 of the Auburn City Code; and renumbering Section 10.12.130 of the Auburn City Code to 10.12.065; all relating to speed limits Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Thordarson seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6073. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 4. Ordinance No. 6074 04.9 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Chapter 10.20 of the Auburn City Code; relating to arterial street designations Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Thordarson seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6074. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 5. Ordinance No. 6075 Page 9 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes January 16.2007 01.8 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, repealing Chapter 10.32 of the Auburn City Code; relating to school patrols Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Thordarson seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6075. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 6. Ordinance No. 6076 03.9 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving the vacation of the north 30 feet of parcels 0520053052 and 0520053053 located near Lake Tapps Parkway East within the city of Auburn, Washington Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Thordarson seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6076. Councilmembers Wagner and Thordarson suggested charging less than fifty percent of the assessed value of the right-of-way because of its location within a wetland area. Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to amend the ordinance to require payment of thirty percent of the assessed value of the property requested for vacation. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. MOTION TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 6076, AS AMENDED, PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. B. Resolutions 1. Resolution No. 4135 F5.5 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the City of Auburn to accept grant funds from The Boeing Company Community Investor Program for BRAVO performance sponsorship Page 10 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes January 16, 2007 Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Backus seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4135. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 2. Resolution No. 4136 F5.2.16 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the City of Auburn to accept grant funds from the Washington State Arts Commission Project Support Program for sponsorship of Auburn Symphony Orchestra performances on February 17 and 18, 2007, as part of the BRAVO series performances Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Backus seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4136. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 3. Resolution No. 4137 04.11.1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, ratifying an emergency declaration with respect to the repair of a water main at 3~d and B Streets NE, in Auburn, Washington Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Thordarson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4137. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 4. Resolution No. 4138 03.1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, requesting that the annexation of an unincorporated area contiguous to the corporate limits of the City be placed before the voters of the proposed annexation area -annexation of an area commonly known as the "Lea Hill Annexation Area" Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Backus seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4138. Page 11 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes January 16, 2007 MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Mayor Lewis stated that the City has been working on annexing portions of Lea Hill for approximately seven years. Recently, the City and King County concluded negotiations and entered into an agreement for the annexation of the Lea Hill area. Mayor Lewis stated that the purpose of the City's proposed annexation of the area is to ensure that the area's infrastructure is kept intact and not overwhelmed by development in the potential annexation areas. 5. Resolution No. 4139 03.1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, requesting that the annexation of an unincorporated area contiguous to the corporate limits of the City be placed before the voters of the proposed annexation area -annexation of an area commonly known as the "West Hill Annexation Area" Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Backus seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4139. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 6. Resolution No. 4140 03.1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, requesting that the annexation of an unincorporated area (island) contiguous to the corporate limits of the City be placed before the voters of the proposed annexation area -south of 29th Street SE and west of D Street SE known as the "Totem Annexation Area" Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Backus seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4140. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 7. Resolution No. 4141 03.1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, requesting that the annexation of an unincorporated area (island) contiguous to the corporate Page 12 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes January 16, 2007 limits of the City be placed before the voters of the proposed annexation area located west of Auburn Way North in the White River Valley Home Tracts 2"d Addition known as the "Klump District" Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Backus seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4141. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 8. Resolution No. 4142 04.4.7 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to initiate a lease agreement with Thermo King Northwest for golf carts for the Auburn Golf Course Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Backus seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4142. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 9. Resolution No. 4143 F4.3 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending the City of Auburn Fee Schedule for City of Auburn fees for 2007 Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Thordarson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4143. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 10. Resolution No. 4144 04.4.7 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 Kava, LLC for concessions at the Auburn Golf Course Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4144 as revised in committee and as distributed prior to the meeting. Councilmember Cerino outlined the revisions made in the Page 13 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes January 16, 2007 Municipal Services Committee: 1) The words "equipment acquisition reimbursement payment" are deleted from page 3; 2) A description of the property will be inserted prior to execution of the lease agreement; and 3) "Concessionaire use" is changed to "joint use" for an area within the building called the banquet/meeting room. Councilmember Peloza spoke in favor of Resolution No. 4144. Councilmember Wagner questioned the term of the agreement. Mayor Lewis indicated that the term is seven years. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. APPROVED THE `~~~ DAY OF FEBRUARY 2007. Peter B. Lewis, Mayor ~ ~, Danielle 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 a-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