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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-02-2007* ~~ CITY OF. WASHINGTON I. CALL TO ORDER CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 2, 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, Sue Singer, Gene Cerino, Nancy Backus, Bill Peloza and Roger Thordarson. Councilmember Lynn Norman was excused. Staff members present included: Information Services Director Lorrie Rempher, City Attorney Daniel B. Heid, Chief of Police Jim Kelly, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Interim Planning Director David Osaki, Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy, Human Resources and Risk Management Director Brenda Heineman, Traffic Engineer Laura Philpot, Transportation Planner Joe Welsh, Employee Relations and Compensation Manager John Fletcher, Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Senior Planner Jeff Dixon, Administrative Assistant Tamie Bothell, Communications Assistant Dana Hinman, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam. C. Announcements and Appointments 1. Announcements a) Tribute to Lillian Kitchell Mayor Lewis delivered a tribute to Lillian Rossi Kitchell, long-time resident and former Auburn City Councilmember, who passed away June 26. Lillian Kitchell served on the Auburn City Council from 1974 to 1981. She was selected as a Hometown Hero and Page 1 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes July 2, 2007 served as Pioneer Queen. Ms. Kitchell was a business owner and operated a catering business for several years. Ms. Kitchell's daughter, Margaret Schaff, was present and spoke about her mother's dedication to her family and friends. Ms. Schaff introduced other members of the family and friends present in the audience: Bill Schaff (husband of Margaret), granddaughter Cathy Wickland, Joyce Triplett, Annie Anderson, Bobby Cummings (nephew), and Ronnie Rice (nephew). Her brother, AI Rossi, was not able to attend. b) Police Officer Manny Rivera Mayor Lewis announced that Auburn Police Officer Manny Rivera passed away July 1, 2007. Officer Rivera was on active duty and had battled cancer for several months. Services will be held Friday at the Auburn Seventh Day Adventist Academy in Auburn. c) Doris Ramstead Mayor Lewis announced that Doris Ramstead, who served as a Pioneer Queen for Auburn Good OI' Days, passed away on June 16. Ms. Ramstead was a colorful character, and Mayor Lewis recalled an amusing incident during a parade where Doris flung garters from her vehicle along the parade route. d) Norm Perry Mayor Lewis announced that long-time Lions Club member Norm Perry passed away recently. e) Proclamation -Cugini 60th Wedding Anniversary Mayor Lewis announced that on July 12, 2007, Dario and Josephine Cugini will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. b) Proclamation "July 4, 2007 as Independence Day" Mayor Lewis declared "July 4, 2007 as Independence Day" in the city of Auburn and urged the citizens of the community to participate in the City's 4th of July Celebration. 2. Appointments There were no appointments for Council consideration. Page 2 Citv of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes July 2, 2007 D. Agenda Modifications The exhibit to Resolution No. 4210 was transmitted prior to the meeting. II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings 1. Vacation Application Number V-03-06 03.9 V03-06 City Council to conduct a hearing on a petition for vacation of portions of "I" Street NE. Traffic Engineer Laura Philpot presented the staff report on vacation application V-03-06, the City's request to vacate portions of I Street NE. The vacation is part of an agreement between the City and the Port of Seattle for a land exchange in which the City will acquire right-of-way to be used for the new alignment of the future I Street NE. In 1989, the existing I Street right-of-way was dedicated to the City as part of a development that was never completed. In July 2004, the City completed the Northeast Auburn Special Area Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Part of the EIS included a transportation element that identified the preferred roadway network for the area. The EIS recommended minimizing the number of points that access 277tH because of the speed of vehicles on 277tH. The final roadway network alignment included moving the existing I Street right-of-way further to the west through the future Robertson Properties Group (RPG) site, which is currently the drive-in theater property. Moving the I Street roadway to the west would provide more space between the I Street intersection and the bridge and the east hill coming down South 277tH Street. Additionally, an east/west corridor (49tH Street NE) was established in the EIS to connect Auburn Way to the River Sand development (which is now referred to as Trail Run). Two approved developments rely on the preferred roadway network: Auburn 40 and River Sand (Trail Run). The portion of I Street right-of-way proposed for vacation goes through Port of Seattle property. Traffic Engineer Page 3 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes Julv 2, 2007 Philpot reported that the amount of right-of-way recommended for vacation and the amount of property to be acquired by the City through the real estate exchange agreement are equal. The vacation is contingent upon the execution of the real estate exchange agreement. The Port of Seattle will consider the real estate exchange agreement on July 24t" In response to questions from Councilmember Singer, Traffic Engineer Philpot reported that although the property exchange agreement does not directly affect other property owners, property owned by Mr. Stein would be affected in the future by the proposed alignment of 49t" Street NE. Ms. Philpot stated that there is some flexibility on the alignment of 49th. Additionally, the proposed roadway network provides Mr. Stein with access to his property as well as minimizes the amount of right-of-way for G Street NE that would be needed in the future. Ms. Philpot indicated that the majority of property needed from Mr. Stein for 49t" Street NE appears to be wetlands. However, wetlands have not been delineated at this time. Ms. Philpot stated that less wetlands will be impacted by the new roadway network than under the old proposal. In response to a question from Councilmember Peloza, Traffic Engineer Philpot reported that 49t" Street NE will provide access for the River Sand development and the Port of Seattle property as well as provide connectivity for the surrounding commercial areas. Councilmember Wagner inquired whether staff had discussion with the Port of Seattle regarding options to move 49t" Street further south on Port of Seattle property should the City be unable to acquire the property needed from Mr. Stein. Traffic Engineer Philpot indicated staff had not. Ms. Philpot stated there is flexibility in the design of the western portion of 49t" Street NE and to bring it a little further south so that the future alignment would bisect the corner of Mr. Stein's property. Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing at 8:00 p.m. Ronald Stein, 2510 SW 169t" Place, Seattle Page 4 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes July 2. 2007 Mr. Stein expressed opposition to the City's acquisition of parcel 3 and development of 49th Street NE through the southeast corner of his property. He stated that the acquisition and development would foreclose alternatives, having reduced impact, such as placing 49th Street right-of- way along the south border of his property. He also stated that the proposed acquisition of parcel 3 damages his property, reducing the developable land available. He suggested that a better alternative would be to defer acquisition of parcel 3 right-of-way across the Port of Seattle property until alternatives with reduced impacts on his property are analyzed. He requested the City not ~roceed with the acquisition of the connecting portion of 49 h Street NE across the Port property at this time. There being no further testimony, Mayor Lewis closed the public hearing at 8:02 p.m. Councilmember Singer inquired how the deferment of parcel 3 would impact development and whether there are alternative alignments for 49th Street NE. Senior Planner Jeff Dixon responded that the proposed alignment of 49tH Street NE was studied in the Environmental Impact Statement and represented the best alternative that met the City's needs, as well as minimizes impacts to higher quality wetlands on the Port property, and accomplishes the street network system needed in the area. The 49th Street NE access is ultimately needed for secondary access for the River Sand residential development. Mr. Dixon explained that the River Sand development has a temporary signal and access at South 277th Street, but with additional units constructed, the temporary signal will be eliminated and additional access to the west must be established. In response for a request for clarification from Councilmember Backus, Traffic Engineer Philpot explained that the point of where the 49th Street right-of-way would access Mr. Stein's property is fixed. There is some flexibility within the 75 feet of right-of-way to move north or south. Ms. Philpot noted that the proposed I Street NE right-of-way is completely on the RPG Robertson property and not on Mr. Stein's adjacent property. If the proposed alignment of I Street NE is constructed as conceptually drawn, staff would Page 5 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes July 2, 2007 recommend the City vacate the portion of G Street along Mr. Stein's property. Councilmember Wagner suggested that the Port of Seattle agree to reasonable negotiations about dedicating a new parcel 3 that would intersect south of Stein's property. Traffic Engineer Philpot stated that the Port's process to approve property exchanges is very lengthy; she believes the Port would work the City, but the effort may be very time- consuming. Negotiations for the proposed property exchange agreement with the Port began over a year ago. 2. Moratorium Extension 03.4.2.1.2 Resolution No. 4128, adopted December 18, 2006, established an initial six-month moratorium on the filing with the City of applications for licenses, permits and approvals for the siting, placement or installation of used manufactured homes within the City of Auburn, other than in mobile home parks. On June 4, 2007, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 4194 extending the moratorium for an additional six months and set the date for public hearing on the proposed moratorium extension. Interim Planning Director David Osaki presented the staff report on the moratorium extension. The purpose of the public hearing is to take public testimony on Resolution No. 4194 passed by the Council last month extending the moratorium for an additional six months. Mr. Osaki noted that the moratorium is on the filing of licenses, approvals and installation of used manufactured homes within the City, other than in mobile home parks. The moratorium was initially adopted in December 2006 in response to community concerns regarding the siting of used manufactured homes within the city and their impacts on surrounding residential uses. Staff continues to work on development of regulations that address the siting of used manufactured homes in residential neighborhoods. Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing at 8:14 p.m. There being no public testimony, Mayor Lewis closed the hearing at 8:14 p.m. Page 6 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes July 2, 2007 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. Chris Kelly, 6117 Isaac Avenue SE, Auburn Mr. Kelly identified himself as the union shop steward for Teamsters Union Local No. 117, Outside Unit. Mr. Kelly introduced Brent Brinson, a member of the negotiating committee for the 2008-2010 Collective Bargaining Agreement. Mr. Kelly expressed support for the proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement and extended his appreciation to the City and Human Resources Director Heineman for a successful bargaining session. Virginia Haugen 2503 R Street SE, Auburn Ms. Haugen expressed her condolences to the City and the family of Manny Rivera. Ms. Haugen thanked the City for its wonderful ballfield facilities. Ms. Haugen also inquired regarding whether the City receives any benefit from businesses that are situated in other cities but deliver goods or services or conduct other peripheral operations in the city of Auburn. Mayor Lewis responded that under the new Streamlined Sales Tax, the City will not receive sales tax revenue unless the purchaser's delivery point is in Auburn. C. Correspondence There was no correspondence for Council consideration. II1. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS A3.7.6 A. Municipal Services Chair Cerino reported the Municipal Services Committee met this evening at 5:00. The Municipal Services Committee approved consent items and expressed support for Ordinance No. 6104 and Resolution No. 4210. The Committee discussed the towing ordinance, reviewed the Auburn Avenue Theater project, received a demonstration of the on-line service reporting program, and reviewed photo infraction fines. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for July 16, 2007. B. Planning 8~ Community Development Vice Chair Backus reported the Planning and Community Development Committee met June 25, 2007. The Committee approved Ordinance No. 6104 regarding the adoption of the 2006 Page 7 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes July 2, 2007 International Building Codes and discussed Resolution No. 4204 regarding the Renaissance at Auburn Development Agreement, which will come back to the next Committee meeting for further review. The Committee discussed temporary use permit fees, code enforcement visual issues, the Olson Creek Farm restoration project and curriculum development, the Auburn Avenue Theater business plan, electronic message boards, I Street NE City of Auburn and Port of Seattle real estate agreement, the neighborhood grant program, and an economic development update from Economic Development Manager Dave Barron. The next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee meeting is scheduled for July 9, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. C. Public Works Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met June 27, 2007. The Committee approved aright-of-way use permit for the Downtown Sidewalk Sale, approved advertisement for bids for the 2007 Arterial Preservation 6 h Street SE Project, recommended award of the West Main Street Improvements Project, and recommend award of the 2006 Pedestrian Crossing Improvements Project. The Committee recommended approval of Resolution No. 4208 regarding .LID 350 and discussed Washington State Department of Transportation storm detention on Goedecke property, the Renaissance at Auburn Development Agreement, easement relinquishment of a temporary cul-de-sac, complete street concept, and grading and land clearing fees. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for July 9, 2007 at 2:30 p.m. D. Finance Chair Backus reported the Finance Committee met this evening at 6:30. The Committee approved the consent items, including claims and payroll vouchers, Ordinance No. 6103 amending the 2007-08 Budget, Ordinance No. 6105 approving an amendment to the Capital Facilities Plan, and Resolution No. 4210 regarding the Teamsters Local 117 Collective Bargaining Agreement. The Committee discussed photo enforcement fines and received demonstrations on the on-line bill payment system and the on-line service reporting system. The Committee also briefly discussed the Auburn Avenue Theater renovation project. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for July 16, 2007. Page 8 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes July 2, 2007 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 Mayor Pro Tem Singer reported on the Puget Sound Regional Council Forum for regional and state officials and transportation experts which facilitated discussion of methods for easing congestion. Mayor Pro Tem Singer chaired the recent Auburn Tourism Board meeting and toured several eastern Washington cities' economic development projects and discussed mutual interests. Additionally, Mayor Pro Tem Singer commented on Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) meetings and her PSRC agenda for the next year on emergency management for the four county area, arterial street preservation, and connecting trail systems. Councilmember Wagner reported on his attendance at the annual Kids Day events at Game Farm Park and the Suburban Cities Association meeting where the Regional Transportation Improvement District was a focus of discussion. Councilmember Backus reported that she participated in the Miss Auburn sendoff for Devoni Partridge to the Miss Washington competition in Tacoma this weekend. Councilmember Backus also attended the Fire Relief and Pension Board meeting and the Kids Day events at Auburn Game Farm Park. Councilmember Cerino thanked Mayor Pro Tem Singer for attending the Municipal Services Committee meeting this evening as a substitute for Councilmember Norman. Councilmember Cerino reported on a recent meeting of the Pierce County Review Commission and discussion regarding Pierce County's buildable lands section of the Pierce County Comprehensive Plan update. Councilmember Cerino announced that the City of Tacoma will be hosting the Tall Ships Festival in August. Councilmember Thordarson reported that he attended the King County Regional Transit Committee meeting, the Chamber of Commerce open house at Wesley Homes, the King County Flood Control District meeting, the Suburban Cities Association meeting, Kids Day, and the Emerald Downs fireworks display. Page 9 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes July 2, 2007 Councilmember Peloza reported that he attended the Chamber of Commerce mixer held at Wesley Homes, the Suburban Cities Association meeting, and the Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) 9 Management Committee meeting. Councilmember Peloza commented on the passing of Lillian Kitchell. Ms. Kitchell was Councilmember Peloza's sponsor for membership in the Sons of Italy. He recalled her eagerness to discuss City issues as well as state and federal politics. B. From the Mayor Mayor Lewis reported that he was pleased to be able to attend this year's Kids Day events at Auburn Game Farm Park. Mayor Lewis also reported on Lea Hill and West Hill annexation meetings and the first meeting of the Auburn Transportation Task Force. Mayor Lewis commented on implementation of projects necessary for the stability of the Auburn Avenue Theater and efforts to re-open the theater as soon as possible. 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 June 18, 2007 regular City Council meeting. B. Vouchers F4.9.2, F4.9.5 1. Claims Claims check numbers 363769 through 363773 and 363775 through 364409 in the amount of $2,944,970.19 and dated July 2, 2007. 2. Payroll Payroll check numbers 519985 to 520124 in the amount of $281,797.88 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $988,621.68 for a grand total of $1,270,419.56 for the pay period covering June 14, 2007 to June 27, 2007. C. Contract Administration 1. Public Works Project Number CP0730 Page 10 City of Auburn Council Meetin~t Minutes July 2, 2007 04.9.1 CP0730 City Council grant permission to advertise for bids for Project No. CP0730, 2007 Arterial Pavement Preservation Project, 6th Street SE. 2. Public Works Project Number C322A 04.9.1 C322A City Council award Contract No. 05-10, Project No. C322A, West Main Street Improvements, to the lowest responsible bidder. 3. Public Works Project Number CP0627 04.9.1 CP0627 City Council award Contract No. 06-25, Project No. CP0627, 2006 Pedestrian Crossing Improvements Project, to the lowest responsible bidder. Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to approve the Consent Agenda. MOTION CARRIED. 6-0. VI. VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. VIII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Ordinances 1. Ordinance No. 6102 03.9 V03-06 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving the vacation of a portion of I Street NE located south of South 277th Street, within the City of Auburn, Washington Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Thordarson seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6102. Page 11 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes July 2, 2007 Councilmember Wagner moved to amend the agreement to add a paragraph to provide that in the event that parcel 3 needs to move to a more southerly location as far south as the south boundary of the Stein property, the Port of Seattle will negotiate in good faith to exchange parcel 3 of this agreement for a new parcel 3 of equal size in a more southerly location. Councilmember Thordarson seconded the motion. Upon further discussion, Councilmember Wagner withdrew his motion to amend. There was no objection to the withdrawal of the motion. In response to a question from Councilmember Cerino, Traffic Engineer Philpot explained that the current access point for the River Sand development is too close to the bridge on 277t" Street to handle future traffic volumes and anticipated speeds. When the I Street corridor is connected to 2771h, and before the signal at the intersection can be activated, the temporary signal at River Sand must be decommissioned and made into a right in and right out only driveway. As a result, River Sand must have a full access point for the neighborhood, which is the 49t" and I Street corridors. River Sand has alread~ provided a guaranty to participate in the construction of 49" Street NE, a portion of I Street NE and a portion of the signal at 277t" and I Street NE. Councilmember Singer expressed support for the current proposal. MOTION CARRIED. 6-0. 2. Ordinance No. 6103 F3.21 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Ordinance No. 6066, the 2007-2008 Biennial Budget Ordinance, as amended by Ordinance No. 6086 and Ordinance No. 6092, authorizing amendment to the City of Auburn 2007-2008 Budget as set forth in Schedule "A" Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Thordarson seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 6103. Page 12 Citv of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes July 2, 2007 MOTION CARRIED. 6-0. 3. Ordinance No. 6104 06.0 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington; amending Sections 15.06.010, 15.07.010, 15.07.020, 15.07.050, 15.07.080, 15.07.130, 15.07.160, 15.07.090, 15.08A.011, 15.08A.021, 15.36A.011 and 15.36A.041 of the Auburn City Code; creating new Sections 15.36A.081 and 15.36A.091 of the Auburn City Code; and repealing Chapter 15.12 and Section 15.36A.051 of the Auburn City Code; relating to adoption of the state building codes Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 6104. Councilmember Cerino expressed support for the adoption of Ordinance No. 6104. MOTION CARRIED. 6-0. 4. Ordinance No. 6105 F3.21, 03.4.1.4 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, relating to planning; adopting an amendment to the 2007-2012 Capital Facilities Plan pursuant to RCW 36.70A.130 Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Thordarson seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6105. MOTION CARRIED. 6-0. B. Resolutions 1. Resolution No. 4208 A3.12.9.3 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, declaring its intention to order the improvement of sidewalks, curb/gutters, driveways, wheelchair access ramps, and landscape strips along the west side of "M" Page 13 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes July 2, 2007 Street SE between 29th Street SE and 37th Street SE and to create Local Improvement District No. 350 to assess a part of the cost and expense of carrying out those improvements against the properties specially benefited thereby, and notifying all persons who desire to object to the improvements to appear and present their objections at a hearing before the City Council to be held on August 6, 2007 Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Thordarson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4208. MOTION CARRIED. 6-0. 2. Resolution No. 4210 A3.9.5 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Auburn and the Teamsters Union Local No. 117, Outside Unit, for 2008-2010 Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Thordarson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4210. MOTION CARRIED. 6-0. Mayor Lewis recessed the meeting to executive session at 9:17 for approximately fifteen minutes in order to discuss property acquisition/sale. Mayor Lewis reconvened the meeting at 9:26 p.m. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 9:26 p.m. D TIE //,~l%" DAY OF JULY 2007. ~~ ___. ~~~ B. Lewis, Mayor Da 'elle Daskam, City Clerk Page 14 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes July 2.2007 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:l/www.auburnwa.gov Page 15