HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-02-1990CITY OF AUBURN
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
July 2, 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, Wagner, Burns, Larson, Roland, Brothers, and Kurle. Staff
members in attendance included Police Chief Jake Evans, Police Lieutenant
Bob Almy, Fire Chief Bob Johnson, Parks & Recreation Director Len
Chapman, Finance Director Pat Dugan, Personnel Analyst Ruth Moore,
Public Works Director Frank Currie, Senior Planner Rob Chave, Senior
Planner Lynn Rued, Library Director Mary Stanton, City Attorney
Marguerite Schellentrager, City Clerk Robin Wohlhueter, and Deputy City
Clerk Gayle Butcher.
C. Announcements and Appointments
Announcements
4th of July
A1.12
Mayor Roegner invited all citizens to attend the 4th of July festivities
to be held at Les Gove Park. He noted that many of the city's social
agencies benefit from the 4th of July celebration. He also expressed
concern to all citizens in the handling of fireworks.
Emergency Operating Center
A1.12, A5.6.4, 03.4.1.16, F5.2.6
Mayor Roegner encouraged all councilmembers to attend the North
Fire Station's Emergency Operating Center activation on July 4th from
7 p.m. to midnight.
2. Appointments - None
D. Agenda Modifications
Agenda modifications are noted under VII.A.1 which transmits a completed
bond purchase contract which is designated as Exhibit A to Ordinance No.
4435, VII.BA which transmits Resolution 2100 corrected due to
typographical error, VII.B.6 and VII.B.7 which are being pulled from the
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agenda because agreements were not available to review for this evening's
agenda.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
Application No. CAP0001-90
A3.23.1 CAP0001, 03.10.5 VAR0003-90
Appeal of the Hearing Examiner's decision rendered on June 1, 1990
with regard to Application No. VAR0003-90. Application No.
VAR0003-90 is the request of Gary Cocker for a variance to required
landscaping standards on property located at 4114 "B" Place N.W.
Councilmember Larson was granted a statement prior to the opening of
the public hearing. Councilmember Larson indicated on June 23, 1990
he had a conversation with Mr. Cocker which was of an educational
nature. Councilmember Larson stated the conversation held no
commitments, and Councilmember Larson felt confident the
conversation did not impair his ability to render a fair and just
decision.
Mayor Roegner opened the public hearing.
Bob West. 960 E. Main Street, Auburn. 98002
Bob West, attorney, stated he is here on behalf of his client, Gary
Cocker. Mr. West indicated several concerns involving the Hearing
Examiner's decision on Application No. VAR0003-90, and the
application and interpretations of the City's zoning ordinance, in
particular, landscaping in industrial zones, and definitions of private
versus public streets. Mr. West requested the Council to consider the
needs of the industrial zone and asked for flexibility in considering the
variance request of Gary Cocker.
Fred Poe. 3207 C Street N.E.. Auburn. 98002
Mr. Poe stated his interest in the appeal of Application No. VAR0003-
90 was that he was a managing partner of the development area. He
felt other lots in the area will be impacted by landscaping
requirements, and he expressed concern that the zoning ordinance has
adversely affected development in the City of Auburn. Mr. Poe
expressed discrepancies in the application of zoning requirements and
asked for the inconsistencies to be reviewed and changed, in particular
the definitions of easements, private streets, and public streets.
Virginia Haugen, 2503 R St. S.E.. Auburn. 98002
Virginia Haugen expressed support for requirements concerning safety
and aesthetics within the industrial area of Auburn.
There were no further requests to speak for or against Application No.
CAP0001-90, the appeal of Application No. VAR0003-90.
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Motion by Councilmember Burns to close the public hearing, second
by Councilmember Brothers.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7-0.
Mayor Roegner called upon Lynn Rued to present Council with the
staff view of Application No. CAP0001-90, the appeal of Application
No. VAR0003-90.
Mr. Rued presented an exhibit showing the easement providing access
for lots 3, 4, and 5, an exhibit of the site plan showing the building
site and the areas requested to be landscaped, and an exhibit of the
private street drawn to scale, with and without landscaping.
Mr. Rued briefly explained the landscape requirements, and the
alternatives to Application No. VAR0003-90 the Hearing Examiner
had offered Mr. Cocker prior to rendering a decision. Mr. Rued also
responded to concerns expressed by Mr. West and Mr. Poe during the
public hearing. Mr. Rued responded to numerous questions posed by
the Councilmembers.
Several Councilmembers expressed concern that they did not have
enough time to fully review all the applicable data relating to this
complex variance issue.
Motion by Councilmember Burns to defer a decision on Application
No. CAP0001-90, an appeal of Application No. VAR0003-90 until the
next Council meeting. Councilmember Whittall requested clarification
that deferring the decision would involve only Mr. Cocker's variance
request and not a general overall review of zoning ordinance concerns
expressed during this evening's public hearing process.
Councilmember Burns amended his motion to refer Application No.
CAP0001-90, an appeal of Application No. VAR0003-90, to the
Planning and Development Committee, second by Councilmember
Whittall.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7-0.
B. Audience Particioation
Auburn Centennial Center
F2.2.11. A3.10.9
Bill Morchin. 1345 E. Main St.. Auburn 98002
Mr. Morchin expressed his concern that the Auburn Centennial Center bond
issue is too expensive, lessens Les Gove Park's greenspace, would bring
vandalism problems, and the Library would better serve the citizens if it
were located in the central business area.
Virginia Haugen. 2503 R St. S.E.. Auburn 98002
Ms. Haugen concurred with Mr. Morchin's opinion. She also indicated the
park area served a lot of low-income children who need the open-space at
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Les Gove Park. She also expressed approval of the proposed Richard Beyers
sculpture in commemoration of the Auburn Centennial.
Boy Scout Troop 340
A3.6.4.1
Mayor Roegner announced that Boy Scout Troop 340 members Jared Bolles,
Josh McKinney,and Brian Criddle were in the audience this evening working
on their Communication and Citizenship Badge.
C. Correspondence - None
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A3.7.6
A. Municipal Services
Chairman Pete Whittall reported the Municipal Services Committee met on
June 28, 1990, and he requested support of the three items on this evening's
agenda. The next Municipal Services Committee meeting is scheduled for
July 12, 1990 at 5:30 p.m.
Planning & Community Development
Chairman Burns reported the Planning & Community Development
Committee met on June 25, 1990 at 5:30 p.m., and the minutes are of public
record. He also concurred with Virginia Haugen's opinion of the Centennial
Commemorative statue. The next Planning and Community Development
meeting is scheduled for July 9, 1990.
C. Public Works
Chairman Kurle reported the Public Works Committee met this evening prior
to the Council meeting and discussed several items on this evening's agenda.
Chairman Kurle explained the Stuck River Bridge Project was a complex
project because of the many government agencies involved in this process.
The Stuck River Bridge Project must be completed by September of 1990
due to the fall salmon run. Because of this condition, much care needs to be
taken in reviewing the bid process.
Motion by Councilmember Kurle to conduct a special City Council meeting
to consider resolutions involving the Stuck River Bridge Project on July 9,
1990 at 5:30 p.m. and to award the bid, second by Councilmember Burns.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
Chairman Kurle also indicated that the Public Works Committee was
recommending Consent Agenda Items C.6 and C.7 be awarded to City
Transport in the amount of $43,500.00 according to Contract 90-16 for the
Chip Seal Program, and to Blackline in the amount of $82,410.00 according
to Contract No. 90-17 for the Slurry Seal Program.
The next meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for July 16,
1990 at 5:30 p.m.
D. Finance
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Chairman Brothers reported the Finance Committee met prior to the Council
meeting tonight at 7:00 p.m. and discussed Ordinance No. 4435 on this
evening's agenda, the biennial budget model, and vouchers. The next
meeting of the Finance Committee will be prior to the next Council meeting
of July 16, 1990 at 7:00 p.m.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes
A3.6.2
1. June 18, 1990 regular Council minutes.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2, F4.9.5
Claim numbers #55559 through #55875 in the amount of $586,097.56.
Claim numbers #55539 through 55495 are prepays. Claim numbers
55540 through 55558 are void.
2. Payroll #156157 through #156587 in the amount of $511,547.92.
C. Contract Administration
FAA Airport Grant
F5.4.2
Recommend approval of Change Order No. 3 on Contract 89-07, to
Northwest Cascade, Inc. in the amount of $1436.00.
2. Street Improvement No. 281
04.9.1 Street Improvement No. 281
Recommend permission to advertise for bids on Contract 90-06, Street
Imp. 281, 277th/52nd St. N.E. from SR 167 to Auburn Way North.
3. Street Improvement No. 284
04.9.1 Street Improvement No. 281
Recommend permission to advertise for bids on Contract 90-I1, Street
Imp. 284, Knickerbocker Drive from West Valley Highway to
approximately 1,200 feet West.
4. Street Improvement No. 286
04.9.1 Street Improvement 286
Recommend permission to advertise for bids on Contract 90-12, Street
Imp. 286, Mountain View Drive from West Valley Highway to the
West City limits.
5. Sanitary Sewer Imorovement No. 81
04.6.3
Recommend permission to advertise for bids on Contract 90-14, Sewer
Imp. 81, 1990 Sanitary Sewer Replacement Program, at various
locations within the City.
6. 1990 Chin Seal Program
04.9.1
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At the recommendation of the Public Works Committee, the Auburn
City Council to award the contract to City Trasnport in the amount of
$43,500.00 for the City's 1990 Chip Seal Program according to
Contract No. 90-16.
7. 1990 Slurry Seal Program
04.9.1
At the recommendation of the Public Works Committee, the Auburn
City Council to award the contract to Blackline in the amount of
$82,410.00 for the City's 1990 Slurry Seal Program according to
Contract No. 90-17.
D. Out-of-State Travel
F4.1.1
1. Fire Department
Recommend authorizing out-of-state travel for Fire Chief Bob
Johnson and Fire Marshal Wayne Seater to participate in the Western
Fire Chief's Association Annual Conference to be held in San Jose,
California, August 5 - 9, 1990.
Motion by Councilmember Larson to approve consent agenda items
IV.A. through IV.D.I. Second by Councilmember Kurle.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
V. OLD BUSINESS -None.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Downtown Design Master Plan
03.4.1.1
City Council consideration on the Downtown Design Master Plan for
adoption by reference as a part of the Downtown Element of the
Comprehensive Plan.
Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Brothers, to
approve the Downtown Design Master Plan and adopt it by reference as part
of the Downtown Element of the Comprehensive Plan and direct the City
Attorny to prepare the necessary resolution.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
B. Application No. CUP0006-90
03.10.1 CUP 0006-90
City Council consideration on the request of Brian Van for approval of a
Conditional Use Permit to allow construction of 6 duplexes on 3 lots on
property located 105± feet west of "M" Street N.E.
Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Brothers to
approve the Conditional Use Permit based upon the Hearing Examiner's
Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Conditions; and to instruct the City
Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance.
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Councilmember Larson questioned Public Works Director Currie on the
impact of possible recreational vehicle parking on the north portion of the
one-half street near the Amber Lane Apartments. Mr. Currie explained that
public streets were open to parking, and parking regulations concerning
recreational vehicles is an enforcement issue.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
C. Anolication No. CUP0007-90
03.10.1 CUP0007-90
City Council consideration on the request of MPS Investments for approval
of a Conditional Use Permit to allow an outdoor storage yard for vehicles
and equipment on property located 325 feet east of "B" Street N.W. in the
3800 block.
Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Brothers, to
approve the Conditional Use Permit based upon the Hearing Examiner's
Findings of Fact and Conclusions; and to instruct the City Attorney to
prepare the necessary ordinance.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
City Attorney Marguerite Schellentrager read the titles of each ordinance
aloud.
1. Ordinance No. 4435
F2.4.6 LID 338, F2.4.6 LID 339, F2.4.9
An Ordinance relating to local improvement districts; establishing
Consolidated Local Improvement District No. 338/339 and
Consolidated Local Improvement Fund, District No. 338/339; fixing
the amount, form, date, interest rates, maturity and denominations of
the Consolidated Local Improvement District No. 338/339 bonds;
providing for the sale and delivery thereof to Shearson Lehman
Hutton, Inc. in Seattle, Washington; and fixing the interest rate on
local improvement district assessment installments.
Councilmember Wagner asked to be excused from this Ordinance
consideration since he is a participant in the LID. Councilmember
Wagner was excused.
Motion by Councilmember Brothers, second by Councilmember
Whittall to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4435.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
Councilmember Wagner returned to the Council Chambers.
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2. Ordinance 4439
F2.2.11, A3.10.9
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
relating to the Les Gove Park site, providing for the construction and
development of the "Auburn Centennial Center," including
redevelopment, expansion and equipping of existing recreational and
community facilities, construction and equipping of a new community
center, and acquiring and making other capital improvement; declaring
the estimated cost thereof as nearly as may be; providing for the
borrowing of a total of $7,500,000, and selling General Obligation
Bonds to be payable by annual property tax levies to be made in excess
of regular property tax levies; and providing for the submission of the
proposition and incurring such indebtedness, issuing such bonds and
levying such excess taxes to the qualified voters of the City at a
special election to be held therein on September 18, 1990, in
conjunction with the State primary election to be held on the same
date.
Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Brothers,
to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4439.
Councilmember Brothers asked Parks & Recreation Director Len
Chapman what the additional square footage would be if the bond
issue is approved at Les Park. Mr. Chapman explained Les Gove Park
will remain in tact, that the proposed Centennial Center was expanding
to a northeast direction, that the additional 45,000 square footage was
for facilities only and did not include parking facilities.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Ordinance No. 4442
F5.3
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
approving an appropriation of grant funds in the amount of three
thousand nine hundred forty dollars, ($3,940), and authorizing the
Mayor to accept the grant from King County for the purchase of
artistic services.
Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Brothers,
to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4442.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
4. Ordinance 4445
03.8 REZ00012-89 03.4.4
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, providing for the
rezoning of property located on the north side of 15th Street N.W. in
the 800-900 blocks, within the City of Auburn, Wahhington, changing
the zoning classification thereof from M-2 (Heavy Industrial) to M-1
(Light Industrial) and Comprehensive Plan Map amendment from
Heavy Industrial to Light Industrial.
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Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Brothers
to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4445.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
B. Resolutions
City Attorney Marguerite Schellentrager read the titles of each resolution
aloud.
1. Resolution No. 2092
02.3
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
approving a revocable license for use of property owned by GSA for a
fire truck.
Motion by Councilmember Whittall, second by Councilmember Roland
to approve Resolution No. 2092.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Resolution No. 2096
A5.2.5
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with
Richard Beyers to provide a sculpture in commemoration of the
Auburn Centennial.
Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmemer Brothers, to
approve Resolution No. 2096.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Resolution No. 2097
04.4.3
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with
Dodd Pacific Engineering, Inc., to determine the cause of water
leakage in city facilities.
Motion by Councilmember Whittall, second by Councilmember Wagner
to approve Resolution No. 2097.
Councilmember Kurle expressed his thoughts regarding this issue.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
4. Resolution No. 2100
A3.13.1.4
Resolution No. 2100 authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk of the City
of Auburn to execute a Sanitary Sewer Improvement Non-
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remonstrance Agreement with Gary R. Haugen, for property located at
2105 "J" Street, N.E., Auburn, Wa.
Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Burns, to
approve Resolution No. 2100.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
5. Resolution No. 2101
A3.13.2.2, A3.13.6.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Auburn to
execute a release of easements and Bill of Sale.
Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Burns to
approve Resolution No. 2101.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
6. Resolution 2102
04.9.1 Street Improvement 265
Resolution No. 2102 authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk of the City
of Auburn to execute a Consultant Agreement for Construction
Management Services with Sverdrup Corporation on the Stuck River
Bridge Project, Contract 90-02.
This item was pulled from tonight's agenda under agenda
modifications.
7. Resolution 2103
04.9.1 Street Improvement 265
Resolution No. 2103 authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a
Consultant Agreement for Preconstruction and Additional Design
Services with Sverdrup Corp., for the Stuck River Bridge Project,
Contract 90-02
This item was pulled from tonight's agenda under agenda
modifications.
VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT
A. Executive Session - None
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Auburn City Council, the
meeting adjourned at 9:07 p.m.
X, A"I,
Roegner, Mayor Gayle Butcher, Deputy City Clerk
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