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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-04-19882ll C`AT,T • � o�Ea The regular meeting of the City of Auburn Council uras called to order by Mayor Bob ;oegner at 7:30 p.m. in the City of Auburn Council Chambers. I. A. Flay Salute Boy Scout Pack 456 posted the colors of the flag, and led those in attendance in the pledge of allegiance. The representatives of Boy Smut Pack 456 included Randy Powel.l, Assistant Leader, Brandon R�ell, Ryan Pryor, Zack Cbpe, '171omas Co�eril�arger, Jason Smith, and Dustin Mwnts. B. Rc�ll Call 'Ifiose i.n attendance included Mayor Bob Roegner, and Councilmembers Whittal.l, Burns, Larson, Brothers, and Wisner. Councilmembers Walr_ers and Kurle were excused. Staff inembers included Assistant Parks & Recreation Director/Maintenance Director Dick Deal, Public t^brks Director Frank Currie, Fire Chief Bob Johnson, Planning Director Mary McCumber, Senior Planner Lynn Idaed, City Attorney Marguerite Schellentrager, Police Chief Jake E�ans, Finance Director Pat Dugan, Police Captain Ray 5herman, Personnel Analyst Ruth Nbore, Library Director Mary Stanton, Associate Planner Robert Chave, City Ehgineer Marv Seabrands, and City Clerk Robin Wohlliueter . C. Announcements and Appointments 1. Announcements a. Farthquake Awareness Week � Mayor Roegner presented Fire Chief Bob Johnson with a proclamation proclaiming April lU through April 16, 198f3 as "Farthquake Awareness Week." U. National Library Week Mary Stanton received the proclamation presented by Mayor f�egner proclaiming April 17 through April 23, 1988 as "National Library Week." ' r Mayor Roegner noted the City of Auburn Library is experimenting with staying open on Sundays. 2. Appointments Mayor Roegner announced his recommendations for appointment to the Auburn Centennial Commission for the duration of the mrmnission which shall last until December 31, ]991. It was roteci there are still four positions vacant including the chair which have been offered, but are pending a response. 'I9�e appointments include the following: Bill Aridrews Bob Esp Jim Weese Ricltard Haislip Glen Pfieffer Rockie Ward Mel Sinex Kathy Lewis Twila Bartholomew Dwayne Goodrow Roberta Nbrley Hayes Holman 'I'herese Doherty Jc�e Koch Alvin Leslie Margaret Douglass A] Price Auburn Ministerial Association Nbose Lodge Noon Lions Auburn Elks Valley Kiwanis of Auburn GiYl Smuts Kiwanis Club of Auburn Miss Auburn Pageant Neely Mansion Optimist Club Pioneer Daughters of Slaughter Rio Verde Golden Kiwanis Soroptimist C1uY� White River Valley Historical Society White River Valley Historical Society YMCA Auburn School District -1- IV.A. 21=2 CITY OF AUBURN OOUNCIL 1�ETING Koji Norikane Bonnie F.gbert Jack l.oush Gary Klontz Arnie Galli, Sr. Senator Frank Warnke Jan Cavaneugh Park Board Arts Carmission American Le�ion Chember of Carmerce Citizen Naninee Citizen Naninee Citizen Naninee April 4, 1988 Louise Schneider Citizen Naninee , Lucille Whittall Citizen Naninee Additionally, Msyor Roegner noted there were twenty to twenty-tive people that were suggested by other clubs or volunteers to participate, and even though the city was unable to name then as comnission members, there would be future involvment for them as the carmission progresses. Nbtion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Wisner to approve appointments to the Centennial Carmission as recomnended. M7CION CARRIED UNANINI�USLY. 5-0. D. Agenda Modifications Mayor Roegner informed council, staff, and citizens of the agenda modifications. Agenda modifications appear under items i.C.2 Centennial Camnission appointments; II.C. noting letter dated March 29, 1988 from Joyce Celver and Kathleen Clyde regerding reconsideration of "Laus Deo" subdivision specified under Application No. 33-87; ]II.A. transmitting minutes of the March 31, 1988 Municipal Services (',rnmittee meeting; and IV.D recamnending out of state travel for the Police Department. Mayor Roegner acknowledged receipt of a letter fran Bill b� Sharon INnssena, 5502 Jor�dan Avenue S.E., Auburn, WA., dated April 4, 1988 regarding LID 339. II. CITI7�N INPITf, PUBLIC F�ARINC� 6c OORRESPONDENCE � A. Public Nearings 1. Local Improvanent District No. 339 The Auburn City Council of the City of Auburn adopted Resolution No. 1827 on March 7, 1988 declaring the intention to initiate the formation of Local Irtprovement District No. 339 to construct and install asphalt pavement, including crushed rock subbase, storm drainage ditches and gravel shoulders and miscellaneous related work along property described in Resolution No. 1827 to assess all of the cost and expense of such improvement against the property in such district specially benefited thereby. Mayor Roegner opened the public hearing. Rich Wagner - 4925 Foster Avenue S.E., Auburn, WA Rich Wagner, resident within area of proposed local improvement district, thanked staff for their assistance in keeping the rural 2one within the proposed area as pert of the Canprehensive Plan. Rich Wagner requested a show of hands of those who have signed the petition in favor of the proposed local improvanent district. Nbst of the audience raised their hands. Rich Wagner pointed out eighty-eight percent represent favorable LID petitioners. Rich Wegner stated the proposed LID area currently has the most hazerdous school bus stops in the systan, and new road improvements will alleviate this problem. Rich Wagner requested Council approve roed improvements Tor the Hidden Vall� area. Reba Kavran - 5222 Bridget Street S.E., Auburn, WA Reba Kavran stated she was not in favor of the proposed local improvement district because it would be an extrene and unusuel hardship due to her incane. Reba Kavran indicated that she hes been threatened with condemnation, and pressured by Rich Wagner. Reba Kavran indicated thet Rich Wagner introduced himself as a representative ot the city. Mayor Roegner clarified thet Rich Wegner did not work for the City of Auburn, but was a neighborhood representative. -2- Cl'fY OF AUBUEiN (�UNCI L INEE'1'I NG � , 2l3 April 4, 1988 Don 13aurrmnn - 3610 116th Avenue, Auburn, WA Don Baumann requested a show of hands for those that are opposed to the proposed local improvanent district. Reba Kavran was the only one who raised her hand in opposition of the proposed local improvement district. Motion by Councilmember Wisner, second by Councilmember Larson to close the public hearing. 'Nx7I'ION CARRIED UNANINDUSLY. 5-0. Ordinance No. 4279 An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, providing for the construction and installation of asphalt pavement, including crushed rock subbese, storm drainage ditches, gravel shoulders, right-of-way acquisition and miscellaneous related work along 53rd Street S.E., Ward Avenue S.E., Bridget Avenue S.E., 55th Street S.E., Duncan Avenue S.E., Foster Avenue S.E. and proposed 47th Street S.E, west of Foster Avenue S.E.; construction and installation of asphalt pavement, including gravel base, crushed rock subbase, storm drainage ditches and miscellaneous related work along proposed 47th Street S.E., west of Bridget Avenue S.E.; installation of street lights at 53rd Street S.E, and Ward Avenue S.E., 53rd Street S.E. and Bridget Avenue S.E., 55th Street S.E. and Foster Avenue S.E., Bridget Avenue S.E. and proposed 47th Street S.E. and north end cul-de-sac Foster Avenue S.E., within the County of King, State of Washington, all in accordance with Resolution No. 1827 of the City Council; creating and establishing Local Improvement District No. 339; providing the method of assessment in said district and the mode of payment thereof, and creating a Local Improvenent Fund therefor and authorizing staff to call for bids. Motion by Councilmember Wisner to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4279, second by Councilmember Burns. M71'ION C4RRIED UNANINDUSLY. 5-0. 2. Application 50A-87 Consideration of the proposed Lakeland Hills Plan as an element of the Cit of Auburn Camprehensive Plan. The Lakeland Hills Plan is intended to serve �s a guide for making future decisions regarding public improvements and development approvals in the Lakeland Nills Special Planning Area. Prior to opening the public hearing Senior Planner Rob Chave briefly updated the Council on the proposed Lakeland Hills Plan. Rob Chave stated after the edoption of the Canprehensive Plan a number of areas were left for future consideration because of the need of more detailed investigation of circumstances involving certain areas to identify what the planned uses and conditions should be that would accanpany developments. The Lakeland Hills eree is the first special planning area to come before the council which is designed to be incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan as an element. Rob Chave noted the issues surrounding the Lakeland Hill Plan include "A" Street S.E. bridge widening project, and park land of which the developer htas the plans requiranents. Meyor Roegner opened the public hearing. David Miltard - 1500 Benson Road South, David Millard, representing Beneficial approve the Draft Lakeland Hills Plan. Suite 101, Renton, WA 98058 Development Compeny, requested council Dennis Harkey - 4825 Mill Pond Loop, Auburn, WA Dennis Harkey expressed interest in the development plans for the Lekeland Hil] area, and requested a copy. Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Whittall to close the public hearing. M71'lON CARHIED UNANIMJUSLY. 5-0. Motion by Councilmanber Burns to approve the draft Lakeland Hills plan and instruct the city attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance. Seconded by Councilmember Wisner. -3- 214 CITY OF AUBURN CUUNC.I L IVEE'CI NG MC11'ION CARR.IED UNANINDUSLY. 5-0. April 4, 1988 B. Audience Participation Mayor Roegner drew attention to those that were in the audience that had interest in Application No. 6-88, and invited audience participation. Application No. 6-88 is the request of Robert and Janet Dressel for a preliminary plat to be known as Siler's First Addition consisting of 4.39 acres located on the north side of 37� Street S.E. in the 1400 block and extending north to 33rd Street S.E. Jay Witherbee - 3511 4th Street S.E., Auburn, WA Jey Witherbee expressed concern that he had not been notified of the public hearing that wes held before the Hearing Examiner, felt an error in procedure occurred, and requested council conduct another public hearing on Application No. 6-88. Mary Eversole - 3508 O Street S.E., Auburn, WA Mary Eversole reported that she told neighbors of the public hearing that was held before the Hearing Examiner, and requested council hold another public hearing regarding Applicetion No. 6-SS. Mayor Itoegner requested agenda item V.A. be addressed at this time. Resolution No. 1639 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving the preliminary plat to be known as Laus Deos Addition, a 12 lot residential single family subdivision consisting of 2.9 acres on property zoned R-2 (Single Femily) and located on the noeth side of 29th Street S.E. in the 800 Block. Mayor Roegner briefed the council on previous action tabling Application No. 33-87 regarding the "Laus Deo" preliminary plat due to allegations made by Laurel Lorenz-Tsujikawa in a letter she submitted. Ms. Lorenz-Tsujikawa, a citizen, referred in her letter to e conversation she had with Councilmember Lerson. Councilmember Larson was hospitalized at the time of Ms. Lorenz-Tsujikawe,,'� allegations and unable to conment on the issue. Mayor Roegner offe� Councilmember Larson an opportunity to respond to the letter submitted by Leu Lorenz-Tsujikewa. Councilmember Larson clarified the statements made in the conversation with Laurel Lorenz-Tsujikawa on Tuesdey, February 17, 1988. Councilm�nber Larson noted he and Ms. Lorenz-Tsujikawa are employed by the Auburn School District and see each other on school matters several times a day. Councilmember Larson further explained that on Februery 17, 1988, they saw each other at school and the issue of the "Laus Deo" preliminary plat came up. Ms. Lorenz-Tsujikawa asked Councilmember Larson what he thought ot it. Councilmember Larson stated he said that unless the neighborhood had other evidence besides what the council had seen so far, he would probably vote to put the road through. Ms. Lorenz-Tsujikawa stated that Cowicilmember Larson was prejudging the issue, and Councilmember Larson said he responded, "No, 1 don't think so." Councilmember Larson reiterated at the time of this conversation with Ms. Lorenz-Tsujikawa he had not prejudged or pre-decided the issues surrounding the decision on Application No. 33-87. Councilmember Lerson gnphasized that he is a man of integrity and intended to vote on this matter. City Attorney Marguerite Schellentrager reported she has spoken to Councilmember Larson concerning his conversation with Ms. Lorenz-Tsujikawa and thoroughly researched the doctrine of Appearance of Fairness and reviewed the statutes that relate to that doctrine. Ms. Schellentrnger's legal opinion and conclusion that Mr. Larson's conversation with Ms. Lorenz does not violate the Apper�rance ot Fairness doctrine and does not violate the Standard Appearance of Fairness te� Ms. Schellentrager continued that Couneilmember Larson's statement on the rec is in compliance with the requirements of the Appearance of Fairness statute. concluded that in her opinion, Councilmember Larson may proceed to vote on this issue and that he is not required to disquality or recuse himself from these proceedings. �1otion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Wisner to adopt Resolution No. 7839. NL7I'I(kl f'AWifED. 4-1 wiih (',oimcilmember Whittall voting no. -4- CITY OF AUBUFiN QOUNCIL N1E�.TiNG , �I ' 2 ]'�5 April 4, 1988 Councilmember Lerson requested council agenda itetn VI.A be reviewed at this time. Application No. 6-88/Preliminary Plat Council consideration on the request of Robert and Janet Dressel/Merle Siler for a preliminary plat to be known as Silers First Addition consisting of 4.39 acres zoned R-2 (Residential Family) and situated on the north side of 37th Street S.E. in the 1400 block and extending north to 33rd Street S.E. Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmsnber Whittall to call for a public hearing on Application No. 6-88 at the April 18, 1988 regular council meeting. N17fI0N CAItRIED UNANINDl1SLY. 5-0. C. Correspondence Application No. 26-87 Mr. Torgersen submitted a]etter requesting postponement of review of Application No. 26-87 due to an accident he had. I I I. (bUNC[L OOVMITTEE REP�OKTS Municipal Services Chairmnn Whittall reported the Municipal Services Camnittee met on Merch 31, 1988 and the minutes are of public record. Councilmember Nfiittall requested Police Chief Jake Evans comnent on the scheduled child abuse training offered to public safety personnel. Jake F,vans stated thet due to the recent tragic death of Kevin Hoffman, as a result of child abuse, the Police 6c Fire Departments have reexamined and reviewed their procedures in response to such cases. Additional training has been scheduled to emphasize the responsibilities of both medical and police personnel in child abuse cases. B. Planning bc Cqrmunit Development Chairman Burns stated the Planning bc Conmunity 28, 1988 and the minutes are of public record. Crnmunity Development (',amiittee will be April referenced agenda iten II.C. which is a letter relating to Application No. 26-87 due to Councilmember Burns asked to be informed of Application No. 26-87. Development Cortmittee met on March The next meeting of the Planning 6c 12, 1988. Councilmember Burns requesting postponement of review an accident the applieant had. eontinuing progress relating to C. Public Works Public Works Chairperson Wisner reported this cortmittee has not met since the last regular council meeting. The next meeting of the Public Works Comnittee will be held on April 7, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. D. Finance Mayor Roegner noted the Finance CAmnittee did not meet; however, payroll and claims have been individually reviewed by carmittee members which appear under the consent agenda. The next meeting will be April 18, 1988. IV. OONSEPII' AGENDA A. Minutes March 21, 1988 Regular Council Meeting Minutes. B. Vouchers 1. Claims #35497-35747 in the amount of $310,378.03. 2. Payroll # 133052 through 133403 in the amount of $398,753.59. C. Out of State Travel Recomnend authorizing out-of-state travel for Firefighter Tan Marino to travel to Ft. Collins, Colorado to attend the Public Safety Scuba Instructor Training Course April 25th to April 29, 1988. -5- �1�6 C17'Y OF AUBURN QOUNCI L Iv1EECi NG V. .� D. Out of State Travel Recortmend authorization for an Auburn officer, currently with Force, to attend the ennual Western Stetes Information Network Sacrtunento, California from June 7, 1988 through June 12, 1988. April 4, 1988 the Valley Drug Task (N5IN) Conference in Motion by Councilmember Larson, second by Councilmember Wisner to approve Consent Agenda Items IV.A. through IV.D. M7I'ION CAR}tIED UNANIM�USLY. 5-0. OLD BUSINESS , A. Resolution No. 1839 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving the preliminary plat to be known as Leus Deos Addition, a 12 lot residential single family subdivision consisting of 2.9 acres on property zoned R-2 (Single Family) and located on the north side of 29th Street S.E. in the 800 Biock. The City Council acted upon Resolution No. 1839 under agende item II.B. B, Resolution 1809 The Auburn City Council at its December 21, 1987 Council meeting referred Resolution No. 1809 to the Public Works Cartnittee for review. Resolution No. 1809 pertains to a solid waste interlocal agreement with King County. No action required by the City Council until the end of June. C. Resolution 1810 The Auburn City Council at its Decenber 21, 1987 Council meeting referred Resolution No. 1810 to the Public Works Carmittee for review. Resolution 1810 autho�izes the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a forum interlocal egreement with King County that will consider issues of policy regarding terms and conditions of the solid waste interlocal agreement entered into by the cities and towns loca� with King County. No action required by the City Council until the end of June. D. Application No. 26-87 The Auburn City Council at its December 7, 1987 Council meeting referred this item to the Planning dc Comnunity Development Comnittee for their review regarding the request of Theron Torgerson to rezone from R-4 (Multiple Family Residential District) to C-3 (Heavy Cattnercial District) and Comprehensive Plan Map emendment fran High Density Residential to Heavy Corrtnerciel Land Use Classification in the vicinity of 4400 block, east of Auburn Way North. No action required by the City Council et this time. VI. t�,W BUSINESS A. Applicetion No. 6-88/Preliminary Plat Council consideration on the request of Robert and Janet Dressel/Merle Siler for a preliminery plat to be known as Silers First Addition consisting of 4.39 acres zoned R-2 (Residential Family) and situated on the north side of 37th Street S.E. in the 1400 block and extending north to 33rd Street S.E. Application No. 6-88 was considered by the Council under agenda item 1 L B. B. Application No. 7-881(�1P Consideration on the request of Betty Flint for a Conditional Use Permit to al construction of a tri-plex on property zoned R-3 (Duplex) end located on the no side ot 18th Street N.E. in the 1000 block. Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Whittall to approve Applicntion No. 7-88, the Conditional Use Permit besed upon the Hearing Examiner's Findings of Fact, Conclusions, and Co�ditions and to instruct the City Attorney to prepnre the necessary ordinance. M7I'ION G1RRf ED UNANINWSLY. 5-0. -6- CITY OF' AUBURN CbUNC1L IVEECING �J ' ' �. VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLlTCIONS A. Ordinances 2l? April 4, 1988 1. Ordinance No. 4279 An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, providing for the construction and installation of asphalt pavement, including crushed rock subbase, storm drainage ditches, gravel shoulders, right-of-way acquisition and miscellaneous related work along 53rd Street S.E., Ward Avenue S.E., Bridget Avenue S.E., SSth Street S.E., Duncan Avenue S.E., Foster Avenue S.E. and proposed 47th Street S.E, west of Foster Avenue S.E.; construction and installation of asphalt pavement, including gravel base, crushed rock subbase, storm drainage ditches and miscellaneous related work along proposed 47th Street S.E., west of Bridget Avenue S.E.; installation of street lights at 53rd Street S.E, and Ward Avenue S.E., 53rd Street S.E. and Bridget Avenue S.E., 55th Street S.E. and Foster Avenue S.E., Bridget Avenue S.E. and proposed 47th Street S.E. and north end cul-de-sac Eoster Avenue S.E., within the County of King, State of Washington, all in accordance with Resolution No. 1827 of the City Council; creating and establishing Locel Improvement District No. 339; providing the method of assessment in said district and the mode of payment thereof, and creating a Loca] Improvanent Fund therefor and authorizing staff to call for bids. This item was approved by the Council under agenda item II.A.1. B. Resolutions 1. Resolution No. 1840 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing Auburn Finance Director to pay thirty-five dollars per visit once a week to Annie MeDonald, R.N., to do medical screening of prisoners at the Auburn City Jail. Motion by Councilmember Whittall, second by Councilmember Brothers to approve Resolution No. 1840. M7I'ION C4RRIED UNANINDUSLY. 5-0. 2. Resolution No. 1841 A Kesolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, conveying a two foot easement from the Auburn Water Department to the Auburn Street Department for public right-of-way. Motion by Councilmember Wisner, second by Councilmenber Burns to adopt Resolution No. 1841. M7fTON CARRIED UNANIMJUSLY. 5-0. 3. Resolution No. 1842 A Itesolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the City of Auburn and its officials to participate with other local municipal jurisdictions and United Way in carrying out the work plan of the Human Services Roundtable. Motio� by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Whittall to adopt Resolution No. 1842. NDTION GIRRIED UNANIIVDUSLY. 5-0. 4. Resolution No. 1843 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the 17ayor of the City of Auburn, to execute an emendment to the emergency medical services contraet between the City of Auburn and King County, to specify the funding total. Motion by Councilmember Whittall, second by Councilmember Wisner to adopt Resolution No. 1843. -7- 218 CiTY OF AUBURN (JOUNCIL NEFTING NK7l'ION GIRRIED UNANINDUSLY. 5-0. April 4, 1988 5. Resolution No. 1845 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 an interlocal services agreement with King County for animal control services. Motion by Councilmember Whittall, second by Gouncilmgnber Brothers to edo� Resolution No. 1845. M7I'ION G9RitIED UNANiNDUSLY. 5-0. 6. Resolution No. 1847 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Weshington adopting local development matching fund program. Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilm�nber Whittall to adopt Resolution No. 1847. M7�'ION (ARRIED UNANINDUSLY. 5-0. VI [ I. NYIYOR' S IiEPOKP A. Executive Session - Personnel Matters Mayor Roegner announced there would be a brief Executive Session for approximately five minutes to discuss personnel matters, and recarmended adjournment because no action would be required as a result of the Executive Session. The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. ,/j f , File: Council, Minutes 88M4.4-1,2,3,4 IX. ADJWHNNIENf -8- . , ��c ,� �,� �.f���r �'"Lc , Robin Wohlhueter, City Clerk ' � "i.. �� - -.f..�,L -"'''- - _::. _ ..... .,. s