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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-15-19901 ' CITY OF AUBURN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES January 15, 1990 7:30 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the City of Auburn Council was called to order by Mayor Bob Roegner at 7:30 p.m. in the City of Auburn Council Chambers. A. Flag Salute Mayor Roegner led those in attendance in the pledge of allegiance. B. Roll Call Those in attendance included Mayor Bob Roegner and Councilmembers Whittall, Burns, Larson, Roland, Brothers, and Kurle. Staff members in attendance included Police Chief Jake Evans, Fire Chief Bob Johnson, Personnel Director Gretel Sloan, Parks & Recreation Director Len Chapman, Finance Director Pat Dugan, Public Works Director Frank Currie, Acting Planning Director Rob Chave, Senior Planner Lynn Rued, City Attorney Marguerite Schellentrager, Assistant City Attorney Judith Ausman, Police Captain Ray Sherman, City Clerk Robin Wohlhueter, and Deputy City Clerk Gayle Butcher. C. Announcements and Appointments Announcements 1989 Emolovee of the Year A1.9 Mayor Roegner honored Library Assistant Ann Woodbridge as the city's 1989 Employee of the Year. Mayor Roegner noted Ann exemplifies a public servant. Jason Beal, Troop 478 A3.6.4.1 Mayor Roegner announced that Jason Beal of Troop 478 was in the audience this evening working on his Citizenship in the Community Badge. Flood Report 04.8.2/04.11.5 Mayor Roegner presented a brief report on damages incurred by the city during last week's rain storms which resulted in flooding throughout western Washington. Mayor Roegner noted that the quick, cooperative response by city staff aided in lowering flood damages. He noted of the eight roads which were closed, Peasley Canyon Road requires future attention. Mayor Roegner will present a final report to the state which may result in some financial support for roads. CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING January 15, 1990 Council Position #3 Vacancy A3.10.8 Mayor Roegner noted a legal advertisement had been published requesting candidates submit a letter of interest and resume during the week of January 8-12th. Mayor Roegner announced the six filing candidates were Rich Wagner, Landon Gibson, Stanley Brown, Kathy Clyde, Diana Holz, and Ken Gustafson. Mayor Roegner noted that at approximately 4:40 p.m. on Friday, January 12th, the city clerk's office had received an envelope from Mr. Gustafson which he indicated was for the council position vacancy. Upon opening the envelope the city clerk's office noted it contained private documents. The clerk's office was able to contact Mr. Gustafson, and he returned to City Hall shortly after 5:00 p.m. with the documents he had intended to file. Councilmember Larson indicated the Council preference for council position interviews is Tuesday, January 23, 1990 with Wednesday, January 24, 1990 available for those candidates whose schedule may not permit an interview on January 23, 1990. Councilmember Larson noted the interviews will be an open meeting. The City Clerk will finalize the interview schedule and prepare the appropriate legal notice. 2. Appointments - None D. Agenda Modifications Mayor Roegner announced agenda modifications to this evening's agenda are under IV.A.1, January 2, 1990 regular council meeting minutes, correcting page two. II. CITIZEN INPUT PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings 1990-1995 Six-Year Street Program 04.9.3 The Auburn City Council is to annually conduct a public hearing for the adoption of a Six Year Street Plan, and to review the work accomplished under the Six Year Street Program to determine current city street needs. All persons interested may be heard at this time to voice an opinion prior to the City Council making a determination regarding the Six year Street Plan for 1990-1995. Mayor Roegner opened the public hearing. There were no requests to testify for or against the 1990-1995 Six-year Street Program. Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Brothers, to close the public hearing. Motion Carried Unanimously 6-0. PAGE 2 CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING January 15, 1990 Mayor Roegner noted the Council will take action on the 1990-1995 Six-year Street Plan under VII.B.7. Mayor Roegner announced that prior to opening the public hearing on Application No. REZOOOl1A-89, he requested planning staff make a brief presentation on Application No. REZOOIIA-89. Acting Planning Director Rob Chave noted the application encompasses three proposals; REZOOI 1A-89 under the Public Hearing process this evening, REZ0011-89 and PLT0007-89 under New Business on this evening's agenda. Mr. Chave called on Senior Planner Lynn Rued to present a staff briefing. Mr. Rued noted the location and purpose of the two rezones and the 371-lot single-family plat. Mr. Rued noted the plat will provide for the dedication and construction of parks, wetland areas, and a 200-foot setback from the river. Mr. Rued described the phasing of the plat with regard to streets and utilities. Mr. Rued explained that a bridge is proposed to cross the Green River at the northern most part of the Riverbend Project. The City of Kent is currently writing an EIS for the bridge project and had requested the hearing examiner to either delay the Riverbend plat or reserve enough right-of-way for Kent's project. Mr. Rued noted the hearing examiner's recommendation was to not delay the plat or reserve right-of-way as requested. Mr. Rued presented to the Council a map which illustrated Kent's request and the hearing examiner's recommendation 2. Application No. REZOOIIA-89 03.8 REZ OOI 1A-89 The request of Riverbend Estates Limited Partnership to rezone from R-4 and R-2 (multi and Single Family) to P-1 (Public and Quasi Public) along with a Comprehensive Plan Map amendment from High Density Residential and Single Family to Public and quasi-Public property located on the south side of 52nd Street N.E. (S 277th) and westerly of the Green River. Mayor Roegner opened the public hearing. Dave Millard, Land Planning & Management, 2000 Benson Road South. #250C. Eastridge Plaza. Renton. WA 98058 Mr. Millard stated he represented P. Hendley and Associates, and that he was in agreement with city staff and hearing examiner's recommendations. There were no further requests for recognition to speak for or against Application No. REZOOIIA-89. Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Whittall, to close the public hearing on Application No. REZ001IA-89. PAGE 3 CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING Motion Carried Unanimously 6-0. January 15, 1990 Councilmembers questioned Mr. Rued on the bridge alignment, wetlands, parks, and buffer zones. Councilmember Burns stated he was very pleased with this development and that it represented a payoff to all the work done to create the city's comprehensive plan. Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Kurle, to approve Application No. REZOOIIA-89 and Comprehensive Plan Map amendment based upon the Findings of Fact and Conclusions as outlined and to instruct the City Attorney to draw up the necessary ordinance. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 6-0. B. Audience Participation - None. C. Correspondence - None. III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Municipal Services A3.6.4.4 Chairman Whittall reported the Municipal Services Committee met on January 11, 1990 and the minutes are of public record. Chairman Whittall requested support of Ordinance No. 4379 on this evening's agenda and announced the next meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is February 1, 1990 at 5:30 p.m. B. Planning & Community Development A3.6.4.4 Chairman Burns stated the Planning & Community Development Committee met on January 8, 1990 and the minutes are of public record. He indicated Virginia Haugen's request to highlight and preserve older trees is a concern his committee staff would pursue. The next meeting of the Planning & Community Development Committee will be January 22, 1990 at 7:30 p.m. C. Public Works A3.6.4.4 Chairman Kurle reported the Public Works Committee met this evening prior to the Council meeting and the minutes would be of public record when published. He requested support for Resolutions 2030 and 2031 and two consent agenda items on this evening's agenda. Councilmember Kurle also pointed out a typing error had occurred on page 5 of Resolution 2030 and needed to be corrected. City Attorney Schellentrager noted the correction. The next Public Works Committee meeting is prior to the next Council meeting on February 5, 1990 at 5:30 p.m. D. Finance A3.6.4.4 PAGE 4 CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING January 15, 1990 Acting Chairman Bud Larson stated the Finance Committee met prior to the Council meeting tonight to review consent agenda items, and that the minutes will be of public record when published. The next Finance Committee meeting will be prior to the next Council meeting of February 5, 1990 at 7:00 p.m. IV. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes A3.6.2 1. January 2, 1990 regular Council meeting. B. Vouchers F4.9.5 1. Claim numbers #50730 through #50916 in the amount of $216,327.01 Claim numbers #50917 through #50961 in the amount of $283,573.28. 2. Payroll #151318 through #151786 in the amount of $549,417.36. Payroll #151787 through #151850 in the amount of $20,742.58. C. Out of State Travel F4.1.1 1. Fire Department Recommend authorizing Out-of-State travel for Assistant Chief Monroe S. Shropshire to attend the Apparatus Specification Symposium in Fort Worth, Texas from January 28th to the 31st, 1990. 2. Recommend authorizing Out-Of-State travel for Chief Robert K. Johnson to travel to Portland, Oregon to attend the twenty first annual Northwest Fire Service Management Seminar February 28th through March 2, 1990. D. Bid Call 05.2 1. White River/Lakeland Hills Park & Trail System Request authorization for the Parks and Recreation Department to advertise for consultants to prepare a master site plan, working drawings, and specifications for the White River/Lakeland Hills Park and trail system. E. Utility Bill Adjustment F4.5.2 Recommend approval of utility bill adjustment to account number 143-2280 in the amount of $317.52. F. Surplus Property F4.6.1 Request permission to surplus the follow vehicles: L One (1) 1980 545 Tractor Loader, Serial Number C614630 PAGE 5 CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING January 15, 1990 2. One (1) 1979 310 John Deere Loader, Serial Number 328939T These units will be replaced in 1990 and used as trade-ins on new equipment. Motion by Councilmember Larson, second by Councilmember Kurle, to approve Consent Agenda Items IV.A through IV.F. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. OLD BUSINESS - None. VI. NEW BUSINESS A. Application No. REZ0011-89 03.8 REZ0011-89 Council consideration on the request of Riverbend Estates Limited Partnership for approval of a rezone from R-4 to R-2 located on the south side of 52nd Street N.E. (S. 277th) and east of "7" Street N.E. (if extended). Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Kurle to approve the rezone based upon the Hearing Examiner's Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Conditions; and to instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary Ordinance. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. B. Application No. PLT0007-89 03.5 PLT 0007-89 Council consideration on the request of Riverbend Estates Limited Partnership for approval of a preliminary plat to be known as "Riverbend Estates" a 371 lot single family subdivision to be located on the south side of 52nd Street N.E. (So. 277th) and east of "P" Street N.E. (if extended). Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Kurle to approve the preliminary plat based upon the Hearing Examiner's Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Conditions; and to instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary Ordinance. Councilmember requested clarification from Mr. Rued regarding wildlife conditions, and Mr. Rued responded that covenants are drawn up for prospective home owners and they will be made aware of the wildlife mitigation. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Ordinances Ordinance No. 4379 PAGE 6 CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING January 15, 1990 01.5, A3.5.5.9 An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington repealing Chapter 9.26 entitled "Dangerous Drugs" which is contained in Title 9 entitled "Public Peace, Morals and Welfare" and adding a new Chapter 9.26 entitled "Drug Related Offenses" in order to conform to state law. Motion by Councilmember Whittall, second by Councilmember Brothers to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4379. MOTION CARRIED Unanimously 6-0. 2. Ordinance No. 4398 F4.11 An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Auburn City Ordinance No. 4003 passed August 6, 1984 establishing a revolving petty cash fund for the Auburn Police Department. Motion by Councilmember Larson, second by Councilmember Roland to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4398. MOTION CARRIED Unanimously 6-0. B. Resolutions 1. Resolution No. 2026 F2.10 A Resolution of the City Council of the city of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a certificate approving bonds issued by King County Housing authority for the Forest Village Apartments. Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Kurle to introduce and adopt Resolution No. 2026. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 2. Resolution No. 2027 03.5 PLT0004-88 A3.14.4, 04.1.3 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of auburn, Washington, approving the preliminary plat of Guthrie Seven located on the south side of 4th Street S.E. in the 1700-2000 blocks, within the City of Auburn, Washington. Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Kurle to introduce and adopt Resolution No. 2027. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 3. Resolution No. 2028 A 5.3.19 PAGE 7 CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING January 15, 1990 A Resolution of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement for professional services between the City and Stuart Grover for consulting services to provide a report containing an assessment of the governance, staffing, and financial projections for the White River Valley Historical Society. Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Kurle to introduce and adopt Resolution No. 2028. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 4. Resolution No. 2029 A5.3.3 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with Auburn Youth Resources for support services for youth and families in the Auburn community. Motion by Councilmember Whittall, second by Councilmember Brothers to introduce and adopt Resolution No. 2029. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 5. Resolution No. 2030 06.5 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with 20th Century Development Company, to impose conditions on property to comply with city code. Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Brothers to introduce and adopt Resolution No. 2030 as amended on page 5 from 275 to 675 under Council Committee Reports. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 6. Resolution No. 2031 A3.13.9 A Resolution of the City Council of the city of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a pay back agreement between the City of Auburn and Horizon Enterprises, Inc. Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Burns to introduce and adopt Resolution No. 2031. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 7. Resolution No. 2032 04.9.3 A Resolution of the City of Auburn, Washington, adopting the 1990- 1995 biennial revisions and extensions of the Comprehensive Street PAGE 8 J CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING January 15, 1990 Program of the City of Auburn, pursuant to R.C.W. Chapter 35.77 of the laws of the State of Washington. Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Brothers to introduce and adopt Resolution No. 2032. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT A.. Executive Session At 8:30 p.m. Mayor Roegner announced there would be a brief executive session to discuss labor relations and the session is expected to last approximately 15 minutes. Mayor Roegner anticipated there would be action required by the Auburn City Council as a result of the executive session. City Council meeting reconvened at 8:50 p.m. Motion by Councilmember Larson, second by Councilmember Whittall, to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign contracts with Teamsters Local 117, Outside Workers Unit and Finance Clerical Unit for a term of January I, 1990 to December 31, 1992. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 6-0. IX. ADJOURNMENT 90M1-15 PAGE 9 There being no further business to come before the Auburn City Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:51 p.m.