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CALL TO ORDER
CITY OF AUBURN
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
March 17, 2003 7:30 PM
A. Flag Salute
Mayor Peter B. Lewis called the meeting to order` at 7:30 PM and
led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
B. Roll Call
Mayor Lewis and the following Councilmembers were present:
Rich Wagner, Jeanne Barber, Trish Borden, Sue Singer, Stacey
Brothers and Gene Cerino. Councilmember Fred Poe was
excused.
Staff members present included: Planning and Community
Development Director Paul Krauss, Fire Chief Bob Johnson,
Assistant City Attorney Judith Ausman, Public Works Director
Dennis Dowdy, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Police Chief Jim
Kelly, Community Development Administrator David Osaki, Parks
and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Human Services Director
Brenda Heineman, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a) Proclamation —Absolutely Incredible Kids Day
Mayor Lewis read and presented a proclamation
declaring March 20, 2003 as Absolutely Incredible Kid
Day in the City of Auburn to four members of Camp
Fire Girls USA accompanied by Camp Fire Leaders
Heidi Wood and Marci Coen.
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b) Presentation — Kennelly Commons Project at Green
River Community College
Green River Community College Community
Relations Coordinator Josh Gerstman delivered a
short presentation on the Kennelly Commons Project
in development. The new Performing Arts Center,
which will open later this year, is located on the
previous site of the Kennelly Commons. The
Commons will be moved to a larger and more
centrally located area of the campus along Matthews
Way. The new Kennelly Commons will have several
special features such as formal and informal
gathering areas, a large open space suitable for
special events, and a signature sculpture of a floating
stone sphere and water wall. The sculpture was
designed by local artist, Ted Jonsson, and is being
fabricated by local stonemasons, Seattle Solstice.
Mr. Gerstman, alumni Josh Bruger, and student
Corey Smith spoke about the importance of the
project to the community and the funding campaign
underway by the Green River Community College
Foundation.
2. Appointments
There were no appointments for Council consideration.
D. Agenda Modifications
There was no agenda modification.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
No public hearing was scheduled.
B. Audience Participation
This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak
to the City Council on any issue.
Elton Foulkes, 11417 SE 15th Street, Kent, WA
Mr. Foulkes identified himself as a member of a committee from the
Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace
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(SPEEA) employees at the Boeing fabrication plant located in
Auburn. Mr. Foulkes reported there are 929 SPEEA members
employed at the Boeing Fabrication Division; 567 of which live in
Auburn. A total of 5,817 are employed at the Boeing plant. Mr.
Foulkes also reported that the average annual salary for the group
he represents is $64,884. He commented that their members
support the Auburn community, and he requested that the City
include SPEEA members in discussions affecting the Boeing
Fabrication Division.
Daryl Dougherty -Smith, 201 M Street SE, Auburn, WA
Mr. Dougherty -Smith identified himself as the owner of the Uniform
Station located at 226 15t Street NE in Auburn. He expressed
concern with parking in the downtown area, especially the cost to
owners and employees for parking in the downtown area. He also
expressed concern with the increased parking fines. Mr.
Dougherty -Smith also commented regarding the City's recent lease
of a parking lot for City vehicles and employee parking.
David Comstock, 1319 Elm Street SE, Auburn, WA
Mr. Comstock spoke regarding parking in the downtown area. He
noted that he has paid local improvement district assessments for
the downtown parking lots and now must pay to park in the
downtown area. He expressed opposition to the City's lease of a
parking lot near the post office for use by city employees free of
charge.
Mayor Lewis explained that the City has been working with the
Auburn Downtown Association (ADA) on parking issues. The
conversion of the "mural lot" to leased parking is intended as a
temporary interim solution while the City and the ADA continue to
work on long-term solutions to the parking issues. Mayor Lewis
also reported that the City removed all employee parking from the
parking lot adjacent to the Court building to ensure adequate public
parking adjacent to City Hall. The employee parking was moved to
the leased parking lot across the street from the post office. Mayor
Lewis stated that work continues on downtown parking issues and
welcomed input from the merchants.
Brian Young, 3212 South 1981, Sea -Tac, WA
Mr. Young identified himself as an employee of the Boeing plant in
Auburn for the last eighteen years, and a member of the Society of
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Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA). He
expressed concern with the future of the Auburn Boeing plant.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A3.7.6
A. Municipal Services
Chair Singer reported the Municipal Services Committee met this
evening at 5:00. The Committee discussed public nuisances and
nuisance abatement. Chair Singer announced that Ordinance No.
5747 on this evening's agenda may be returned to Committee for
further discussion. The Committee also discussed Resolution No.
3584, the King County solid waste contract, the draft airport
management request for proposals, the Fire Department ventilation
system, and a recent basic life support meeting. The next regular
meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for April
7, 2003 at 5:00 PM.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Borden reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met March 10. The Committee discussed Ordinance
No. 5746 relating to closure of mobile home parks. The Committee
also discussed Resolutions No. 3573, 3578, and 3581; an interlocal
agreement for an off -leash dog park in Sea -Tac; text amendments
to code relating to landscape maintenance; gravel driveways; the
sign code; fencing in Lakeland Hills South; sidewalks; and the
Transportation Plan. The next regular meeting of the Committee is
scheduled for March 24, 2003 at 5:00 PM.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met March 10.
The Committee discussed surplus vehicles, contract administration
items, Resolution No. 3579 for SR 167 limited access revisions, a
street vacation, the effectiveness of the corrosion control facility,
and the City's response to the Puget Sound Energy/Cascade
Water Alliance water rights application. The next regular meeting
of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for March 24, 2003 at
5:30 PM.
D. Finance
Vice Chair Barber reported the Finance Committee met this
evening at 6:30. The Committee discussed claims and payroll
vouchers, surplus property, bad debt write-off, an agreement for
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professional services with Air Exchange, the Public Works policy
relating to contracting for emergency public works; government
access cable TV vendor recommendation, the request for
proposals for airport management, and the year end budget report.
The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled
for April 7, 2003 at 6:30 PM.
IV. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
At this time Councilmembers may report on items not specifically
described on the agenda, which are of interest to the community.
Councilmember Cerino reported that he and Community Development
Administrator David Osaki attended the latest Pierce County Regional
Council meeting. The Regional Council has begun discussion of
amendments to its Comprehensive Plan.
Councilmember Singer reported that Auburn will be a recipient of an
award at this week's Puget Sound Regional Council general assembly
meeting. She and Councilmember Wagner will be attending the meeting.
Mayor Lewis reported that the Washington State Department of Ecology
called for a public meeting on Puget Sound Energy's water rights
application to transfer rights to the Cascade Water Alliance. Public Works
Director Dowdy testified at the meeting and the City's comments will be
included in the final report.
Councilmember Brothers suggested the City Council investigate the
practice of rental property managers and owners who bill their tenants
arbitrary amounts for water through a third -party billing service. Mayor
Lewis reported that staff has been working on the issue for the past two
years, but is complicated by state law. The City delivers water to the
owner, and the City cannot regulate how the owner charges the tenants
for the water.
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 March 3, 2003 regular City Council meeting.
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B. Vouchers
F4.9.2, F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 318829 through 319306 in the
amount of $1,707,837.54 dated March 17, 2003, and a wire
transfer in the amount of $1,429,200.00.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 503547 through 503682 in the
amount of $589,130.22 and electronic deposit transmissions
in the amount of $850,019.99 for a grand total of
$1,439,150.21 for the pay period covering February 27,
2003 to March 13, 2003.
C. Surplus Property
F4.6.1
1. Public Works Department
City Council to authorize the surplus and disposal of the
following vehicles and equipment no longer of use to the
City:
Vehicle
License
Fixed Asset
Number
Description
VIN Number
Number
Number
6108D
1995 Chevrolet 1/2 Ton Pickup
1GCEK19HISE242736
20681D
55000 61 08D
6419C
1999 Athey Street Sweeper
1 FVGHJAA6XH989387
28916D
55000 6419C
6503D
1998 Chevrolet 1/2 Ton Pickup
1 GCEC19W3WE212865
26175D
55000 6503D
6507D
1998 Ford Windstar Mini -Van
2FTZA54U4WBD35090
24493D
550006507D
6512C
1993 Dodge D250 3/4 Ton Pickup
1 B7JE26Y2PS256055 11839D
55000 6512C
6702A
1995 Chevrolet 4x2 S10 Pickup
1GCCS1944S8263647206870
55000 6702A
P026E
2000 Ford Crown Victoria
2FAFP71W7YX166214
29354D
55000 P026E
P031 B
2000 Ford Crown Victoria
2FAFP71 W5YX166213
29352D
55000 P031 B
P036A
2000 Ford Crown Victoria
2FAFP71 W6YX180914
29865D
55000 P036A
6524D
1998 Exmar Lazer Mower
155167 N/A
55000 6524D
LeRoi 12 hp Compressor
(Unreadable) N/A
N/A
(Was mounted on Trailer 6461 C)
D. Contract Administration
1. Agreement for Professional Services with Air Exchange, Inc.
02.6
City Council to authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract
with Air Exchange, Inc. per Resolution No. 3539 approved
October 16, 2002.
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2. Public Works Proiect Number PR C1003
04.11.1 PR C1003
City Council to approve Final Pay Estimate #1 to Small
Works Contract 02-14 with Scotty's General Construction,
Inc. and accept construction of Project No. C1003, Bonney
Lake Emergency Intertie.
E. Bad Debt Write-off
F4.12
City Council to authorize the write-off of bad debts in accordance
with City policy in the total amount of $6,230.91.
Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to approve the Consent Agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Application No. REZ02-0002
03.8
City Council to consider the request of Alonzo P. Cole, Jr., to
rezone property located at 301 West Main Street from C-3, Heavy
Commercial to C-2, Central Business
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to approve the rezone based on the Hearing Examiner's
Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Conditions, and instruct the City
Attorney to prepare the necessary Ordinance.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
B. Application Number CUP03-0001
03.10.1 CUP03-0001
City Council to consider the request of Ron Hallissey, on behalf of
Vern Benson, for a conditional use permit to allow a go-cart track in
an existing building located at 2302 West Valley Highway, Building
B, Suite 100.
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Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to approve the conditional use permit based on the
Hearing Examiner's Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Conditions,
and instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary Ordinance.
Councilmember Borden questioned the process for monitoring the
noise level from the go-cart track. Planning and Community
Development Director Krauss noted that the track is enclosed
within a building and any noise issues could be addressed under
the noise ordinance. Planner Jeff Dixon reported that the Hearing
Examiner had questioned the applicant regarding the noise from
the go-carts. The applicant testified that there is not a large
amount of noise emanating from the building, as the go-carts are
equipped with mufflers and catalytic converters.
In response to a question from Councilmember Brothers, Planner
Dixon responded that the applicant would only open the over -head
doors to the extent necessary to install ventilation equipment.
Vern Benson, 22009 SE 124th, Enumclaw, WA
The applicant, Vern Benson, addressed the questions with regard
to noise from the go-cart track. He noted that the warehouse is
300 feet from Highway 167, and the go-carts are equipped with
mufflers and catalytic converters.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
Vill. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
1. Ordinance No. 5746
06.10
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing
a new Section and Chapter 14.20 of the Auburn City Code
and amending Section 14.03.010 of the Auburn City Code,
relating to closure of mobile home parks.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5746.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
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2. Ordinance No. 5747
01.8
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Chapters 8.12, 8.14, and 8.20 of the
Auburn City Code, relating to public nuisances and nuisance
abatement.
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5747.
Councilmember Cerino suggested the ordinance address
the parking of operable vehicles in yards. Councilmember
Borden agreed with Councilmember Cerino's comments.
Councilmember Singer reported on discussions in Municipal
Services Committee regarding junk vehicles in rural
residential areas and the use of barbed wire. She requested
that Councilmembers pass on any suggestions for the
Ordinance to the Committee.
Councilmember Cerino suggested the Municipal Services
Committee also address fences and the types of materials
used for fence construction.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to refer Ordinance No. 5747 to Committee for
further discussion.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 3573
05.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to
execute a Pea Patch Use License for the City of Auburn and
the King County Department of Transportation for the
purpose of the City's Pea Patch Garden Project for the year
2003.
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Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3573.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
2. Resolution No. 3578
05.1
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 Concessionaire Agreement between
the City and the Little League of Auburn, Washington for the
concession operation at the . Brannan Park Ballfields for
2003.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3578.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
3. Resolution No. 3579
04.9.4.1, 04.9.1 PR 562
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor or his designee to
execute a waiver of hearing with the Washington State
Department of Transportation related to SR 167 limited
access revisions.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3579.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
4. Resolution No. 3580
04.9.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interlocal
Agreement with the Washington State Department of
Transportation for the SR 167 Corridor Project
environmental process: Phase I: Preliminary Scoping and
Alternatives Identification.
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Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3580.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
5. Resolution No. 3581
05.1
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 Concessionaire Agreement between
the City and the Optimist Club of Auburn, Washington for the
concession operation at the Game Farm Park Ballfields for
2003.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3581.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
6. Resolution No. 3584
A3.13.2, 04.9.1 PR 562
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
an Interagency Agreement between King County and the
City of Auburn relating to a Conservation Easement and a
Temporary Construction Easement for the South 277th Street
Reconstruction Project (Phase III).
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3584.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
7. Resolution No. 3586
04.12 MS 753
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing award of Purchase Contract 02-31
for the purchase of a sidewalk/right-of-way cleaning
equipment package to North-South Trading Corporation.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3586.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
IX. MAYOR'S REPORT
A. Executive Session
Mayor Lewis recessed the meeting to executive session at 8:32 PM
for approximately fifteen minutes in order to discuss litigation.
Mayor Lewis reconvened the regular meeting at 8:45 PM.
X. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:45 PM.
APPROVED THE DAY OF APRIL, 2003.
Peter B. Lewis, Mayor
Danielle Daskam, City Clerk
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