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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-16-1989, CITY OF AUBURN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MiNUTES January 16, 1989 7:30 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the City of Auburn Council was catled to order by Mayor Bob Roegner at 7:30 p.m. in the City of Auburn Council Chambers. A. Flae Salute Mayor Roegner led those in attendance in the pledge of allegiance. B. Roll Call Those in attendance include Mayor Bob Roegner and Councilmembers Whittall, Walters, Burns, Larson, Roland, Brothers, and Kurle. Staff members in attendance include Police Chief Jake Evans, Police Captain Bill Pitzl, Assistant Fire Chief Steve Shropshire, Personnel Director Gretel Sloan, Parks & Recreation Director Len Chapman, Finance Director Pat Dugan, Public Works Director Frank Currie, Planning Director Mary McCumber, Senior Planner Lynn Rued, Planner AI Hicks, City Attorney Marguerite Schellentrager, Assistant City Attorney Judy Ausman, and City Clerk Robin Wohlhueter. C. Announcements and Aonointments "Emolovee of the Year" Award Mayor Roegner to present "1988 Bonnie ]ones. Employee of the Year" award ro Mayor Roegner honored Bonnie Jones by presenting her with a plaque as the City of Auburn Employee oP Year for 1988. Bonnie Jones has ' been with the City of Auburn for eighteen years. As part of the Public Works Department, Ms. Jones is an Administrative Office Coordinator at the city's Maintenance & Operations Division. Mayor Roegner recognized Bonnie for her participation with the city's Employee's Activities Committee, and City of Auburn Credit Union. Bonnie received her Bachelors in Business Administration while working for the City of Auburn and attending classes on weekends and evenings. Council, Mayor, staff, and citizens joined in congratulations. 2. Ao�ointments - None. D. A¢enda Modifications - None. ll. CITIZEN INPUT PUBLiC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE ' �\ 55 56 CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETWG A. Public Hearines January 16, 1989 1989-1990 Communitv Develonment Block Grant The City of Auburn will receive $241,000 in Community Development Block Grant Funds for the year 1989-1990, and the Council of the City of Auburn will determine the use of these funds. All interested persons are encouraged at this time to voice an opinion prior the City Councii making a determination as to the use of the Block Grant Funds. Mayor Roegner opened the puhlic hearing. Alice Thoreson - 2608 Fir Place SE, Auburn, WA Alice Thoreson, President Kent/Auburn Chapter of Church Women United, expressed appreciation to the Council for their continued support in providing funds for the homeless. Ms. Thoreson asked that if in using units at Green River Homes there would be a loss of public housing in Auburn, and where staffing for these homeless facilities would located. Dee Moschel - Dee Moschel, Pres;dent of Community Health Center of South K;ng County, mentioned that the clinic has moved to a larger facility which has assisted in the development of new programs, and allows them to see more patients. Ms. Moschel thanked the Council for their continued support. ' Tina Narr - l025 South 3rd, Renton, WA Tina Narr, Associate Director of YWCA South King County Branch, stated the YWCA has proposed to lease units from King County Housing at Green River Homes located in Auburn to provide emergency shelter to homeless families. The proposal consists of providing two units for emergency housing, and eight units for transitional emergency housing for three to nine months. Ms. Narr ' centered her comments around the housing situation at Green River Homes ( the units to be used to shelter homeless families are no longer subsidized units and will be phased out of the public housing stock irrespective of this proposal), costs involved in the lease, and briefed the Council on an average stay for a family in transition. Ms. Narr clarified their attempt to provide these services ro South King County residents with a priority placed on Auburn residents and location of staff in Auburn. Barbara Roll - 1102 J Street SE, Auburn, WA 98002 Barbara Roll represents ACAP Day Care which provides childcare for children of low or moderate incomes. Ms. Roll stated an expansion of their facility is planned; however, funding is not available for increased parking. Ms. Roll explained to the Council their payment plan for services, and thanked the Council for their support. Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Walters to close the public hearing. PAGE 2 �, \ CITY OF AUBURN GOUNCIL MEETING January 16, 1989 MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Walters to approve the recommendations of the Planning and Community Development Committee for the use of $241,000 in 1989-1990 Community Development Hlock Grant Funds. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 2. Aoolication No. ,4NX1-88 ' The request of Frank and Dick Miyagishima to annex their property approximately 13 acres in size and located on the east side of "B" Street N.W, in the 4400 block to the City of Auburn. Mayor Roegner opened the public hearing. Georee Schuler - 1413 12th St. N.E., Auburn, WA George Schuler, agent representing Frank & Dick Miyagishima, commented on the annexation and rezone, and offered to answer any questions the Council may have. Maraaret Sheehan - 28307 85th Ave. So., Kent, WA Mrs. Sheehan referred to her letter dated January 16, 1989 regarding the proposed annexation. Mrs. Sheehan reiterated her concerns expressed at the Hearing Examiner's meeting regarding water run off from property proposed to be annexed to the City, and the assurance given to her that her property would not be flooded because development would be connected to a storm sewer. Mrs. Sheehan questioned the Council on the current drainage system on "B" Street, whether or not gravel is required or necessary, and if the area which surrounds the property proposed for annexation is considered wetlands. Mrs. Sheehan stated according to King County the latest wetland maps are dated 1981. Mrs. Sheehan encouraged the Council to consider the water runoff problem. � Jennifer Watline - 8041 South 280th, Kent, WA Jennifer WaUing, resident surrounding the proposed annexation, expressed concerns relating to whether or not an Environmental Impact Statement has been issued the new development. Charles Steiner - 28216 80th Avenue South, Kent, WA • Charles Steiner, resident surrounding the proposed annexation, commented on his concern of water drainage from the proposed annexation property when developed. Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Walters to close the public hearing. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Under discussion, the Council asked a series of specific questions relating to the proposed annexation. Questions centered around gravel fill, policy as it relates to the economic feasibility of the development, the city's construction techniques and permits, whether or not cross PAGE 3 1 .._ 57 m CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING drainage on "B" Street is evaluated as a wetland. January 16, 1989 required, and clarification of property being Staff responded to the questions asked by the Council. Frank Currie stated the developer would submit plans to the ciq- for review. At this time the City, through its evaluation of the development, wou►d determine requirements and specifications. The issues of drainage and whether or not gravel fill is required is determined prior to issuance of building permits: Mary McCumber responded to Mrs. Sheenan's concern of whether or not this property is considered a wetland. Ms. McCumber referred to a letter from the Seattle District, Corps of Engineers citing that a permit would not be required for the development of the property. Ms. McCumber further pointed out at the time of construction a review through the SEPA process is required. Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Walters to recommend approval of the annexation and to instruct the Planning staff to prepare a Notice of Intention to be forwarded to the King County Boundary Review Board; and ro instruct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution indicating the Council's action. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 3. Apnlication No. 34-88 The request of Frank and Dick Miyagishima to rezone from County SR (Suburban Residential) and General to M-1 (L.ight Industrial) property consisting of 13.09 acres Iocated on the east side of "B" Street N.W. in the 4400 block. Mayor Roegner opened the public hearing. Maraaret Sheehan - 28307 85th Ave. So., Kent, Margaret Sheehan felt the water draining into an be adequate control for neighboring properties. WA open ditch may not Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Kurle to close the public hearing. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Councilmember Burns referred to the City's policy relating to development of property with water runofP, and asked what the city would require. Frank Currie responded that there are a number of ways a developer could propose development of this property, but assured the Council that a number of conditions would be placed on the development, and the City would not allow any more water runoff than what occurs naturally. Mr. Currie further stated that improvements to "B" Street would include a cross over in the storm drainage system, and through PAGE 4 J , � ' r CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING January 16, 1989 the city's development process an engineer would stipulate where water is going. � C. I:1 Ivlotion 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. 7-0. 4. Aonlication No. 39-88 The request of the Auburn Adventist Academy for a rezone from P-I (Public Use District) to an I(Institutional Use District) together with a Conditional Use Permit to allow for the construction of a 7500 square foot industrial building situated on a 7.5 +/- acre parcel tocated on the west side of Wyman Drive in the 2700 block. Mayor Roegner opened the public hearing. No one spoke for or against Application No. 39-88. Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Walters ro approve the rezone and Conditional Use Permit based upon the Findings of Fact and Conclusions as outlined and to instruct the City Atrorney to prepare the necessary ardinance. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Audience Partici�ation - None. Corresoondence - None. IIL ('OUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Municioal Services Chairman Whittall reported the Municipal Services Committee met on January 12, 1989. 7'he next meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is lanuary 26, 1989 at 5:30 p.m. B. Piannine & Communitv Develooment Councilmember Burns stated the Planning & Community Development Committee met on lanuary 10, 1989 and the minutes are a matter of public record. The next meeting will be January 24, 1989 at 730 p.m. C. Public Works Councilmember Kurle reported the Public Works Committee met on January 5, 1989 and the minutes are a matter of public record. The next meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for January 19, t989 at 7:30 p.m. D. Finan Councilmember Walters stated the Finence Committee met prior to the Council meeting tonight to consider claims and payroll, and Ordinance No. 4327. The next Finance Committee meeting will be prior to the regular Council meeting on February 6, 1989 at 7:00 p.m. PAGE 5 59 �1 CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING IV. �ONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes 1. January 3, 1989 regular Council meeting. B. Vouchers Claim numbers #42064 through #42279 in the amount of $451,841.55. 2. Payroll #140882 through #141270 in the amount of $490,937.46. January 16, 1989 C. Utilitv Hill Adiustment Recommend approval of utility bill adjustment to account #312-2820 in the amount of $282.26. � E. �\ Contract Administration Street Improvement 279 Street Imorovement 285 Approve contract Change Order No. I to Duske Construction in the amount of $7,221.67 on Contract No. 88-09 for construction located on "H" Street S.E. and 4th N.E. Z. Street Imorovement No 274 Approve contract Change Order No. 2 to Rodarte Construction in the amount of $2,000.00 on Contract No. 88-04 for construction located at "C" Street S.E. 3. Sanitary Sewer Improvement No. 74 Storm Imnrovement No 39 Recommend award of Contract No. 88-19 to Shoreline Construction Co on their low bid of $260,089.74. 4. Centerline & Lane Line Paintine Approve Pay Estimate No. 1, Final, to Apply-a-Line, Inc. for centerline and lane line painting at various locations throughout the City according to Contract No. 88-15. Surolus Prooertv/Eauioment 1. Public Works Recommend Council declare used telemetry equipment surpiused and approve the sale of used telemetry equipment to the City of Bremerton, retainage of usable spare parts and the sale of the remainder as scrap metal. (See Resolution No. 1927). 2. Police Deoartment Recommend declaring three 71mb disk drives surplus. PAGE 6 ' � ' C1TY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING January 16, 1989 Recommend declaring five vehicles as listed below from the Police Departmen[ as surplus. 1986 Chevrolet Caprice #31 VIN #IG1B6963GX164346 Patrol Unit 1986 Chevrolet Caprice #36 VIN #IGIB694GX164954 Patrol Unit 1987 Chevrolet Caprice #25 VIN #lG1BL5165HX215146 Patrol Unit 1987 Chevrolet Caprice #28 VIN #1GIBL5165HX215163 Patrol Unit 1987 Chevroiet Caprice #37 VIN ttIG1BL5165HX215111 Patrol Unit F. Out of State Travel Fire Deoartment Recommend authorizing Out-of-State travel for Firefighter Randy Shelton to travel to the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland for the Hazardous Materials Tactical Considerations (R235) Course February 27, 1989 through March 4, 1989. Recommend authorizing Out-of-State travel for FFIC Hazardous Materials Specialist Richard Schneider to travel to St. Augustine, Florida for the 1989 - Ilth Annual International Hazardous Materials Leak, Spill & Fire Control School from February 20, 1989 through February 24, 1989. Motion by Councilmember Larson, second by Councilmember Kurte to approve Consent Agenda Items IV.A. through IV.F.1. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. V. OLD BUSINESS A. Aoolication No. V-2-85 � The Auburn City Council at its April 18, 1988 regular Council meeting referred Application No. V-2-85 to the Pubfic Works Committee on the proposed vacadon of street right-of-way, situated on that portion of Iand designated as a public street located in the 3100 block of "E" Street Northeast, within the City of Auburn, Washington. Action is anticioated bv the Citv Council durine Februarv. VI. NEW BUSINESS A. Resolution No. 1925 A Resolution of the Ciry Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving the proposed BIA budget for the period of September I5, 1988 to July I, 1989, as required by Ordinance No. 4329. Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Walters to approve Resolution No. 1925. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. PAGE 7 I � \ \ s� s2 CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING A. Ce� VII. 9RDINANCES AND RESOLUT[ONS Ordinances January 16, 1989 1. Ordinance No. 4319 An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washingron, repealing Ordinance No. 4268 (February 1, 1988) which amended Section 19 (C) of Ordinance No. 2603 (December 6, 1971), and adding a new section 19 (C) relating to meeting dates of the City Council Committee on Committees. Motion by Councilmember Larson, second by Councilmember Kurle to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4319. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 2. Ordinance No. 4327 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, repealing certain provisions of Chapter 3.12 of the Auburn City Code entiUed "Public Contracts" and relating to bid requirements for advertising and printing services and adding a new section for publication and printing. Motion by Councilmember Walters, second by Councilmember Roland to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 4327. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Resolutions Resolution No. 1924 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, ro execute a lease agreement between the City and Don Rottle for the placement of an art mural on a building owned by Don Rottle. Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Walters to adopt Resolution No. 1924. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 2. Resolution No. 1926 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn amending Auburn City Resolution No. 1920 passed January 3, 1989, to amend the scope of certain designated Committees. Motion by Councilmember Larson, second by Councilmember Kurle, to adopt Resolution No. 1926. MO'fION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. PAGE 8 r ' ' � CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING January 16, 1989 3. Resolution No. 1927 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, to execute an interlocal agreement between the City and the City of Bremerton for the sale of used telemetry equipment to Bremerton. Motion by Councilmember Kurle, second by Councilmember Burns to adopt Resolution No. 1927. M07'ION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 4. Resolution No. 1928 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving the preliminary plat of Lakeland Hilis Division No. 5, located North of and contiguous with Lakeland Hills Division No. 3 extension within the City of Auburn, Washington. Motion by Councilmember Burns, second by Councilmember Kurle to adopt Resolution No. 1928. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 5. Resolution No. 1929 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and Ciry Clerk af the City of Auburn, to execute Narcotics Control Grant Contract No. 1-88-26001 be[ween the City and the State of Washington Department of Community Development, Local Government Assistance Division. Motion by Councilmember Whittall, second by Councilmember Brothers to adopt Resolution No. 1929. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Roegner stated an Executive Session is not required this evening, and recommended adjournment. PAGE 9 63 �- CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING Jannary 16, 1989 IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Auburn Cily Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Bob Roegner, Mayor Robin Wohlhueter, City Clerk PAGE IO �\ � '