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CALL TO ORDER
CITY OF AUBURN
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
June 2, 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, and Gene
Cerino. Councilmember Fred Poe was excused. Councilmember
Stacey Brothers arrived at 7:32 PM.
Staff members present included: Parks and Recreation Director
Daryl Faber, Employee Relations and Compensation Manager John
Fletcher, Fire Chief Bob Johnson, Police Chief Jim Kelly, Planning
and Community Development Director Paul Krauss, Public Works
Director Dennis Dowdy, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, City
Attorney Daniel B. Heid, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
Mayor Lewis introduced Scott Thompson who attends
Whitman College and is serving as an administrative intern
for the City of Auburn.
2. Appointments
There were no appointments for Council consideration.
D. Agenda Modifications
There were no agenda modifications.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
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A. Public Hearings
1. Application for Electrical Franchise Agreement
04.2.1
City Council to conduct a public hearing on a request from
Puget Sound Energy for an Electrical Franchise Agreement
for the attachment, installation, operation, and maintenance
of an electrical utility in, on upon, along, and/or across
certain public ways within the city of Auburn, to determine
public benefit and impact, applicant compliance, public right-
of-way capacity to accommodate the utility, potential
disruption of public right-of-way, and present and future use
of the public right-of-way.
(Councilmember Brothers arrived at this time.)
Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy explained that Puget
Sound Energy (PSE) has held an electrical franchise with the
City of Auburn for the last twenty-five years. Negotiations for
the new franchise have been underway since December
2000. During negotiations, the franchise was extended
through June 2003.
Director Dowdy stated that the proposed agreement is more
comprehensive than prior franchise agreements. The term
of the proposed franchise is fifteen years and is consistent
with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission
(WUTC) settlement. The franchise is restricted to public
right-of-way only and will be secured by a bond and an
insurance certificate. PSE will be operating in accordance
with City standards.
Director Dowdy reviewed the anticipated schedule with
regard to presentation of an ordinance for Council approval.
PSE representatives Mary Ausburn and Gary Noemnson
were in attendance.
Councilmember Wagner inquired if the franchise agreement
adequately describes how underground conversions of
overhead electrical facilities will be regulated under Section 8
of the franchise agreement.
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Director Dowdy stated that Section 8 refers back to the
WUTC settlement agreement which regulates all future
underground conversions by the tariffs on file with the
WUTC. When the City requires a conversion of overhead
facilities to underground in a city project, a separate contract
will be negotiated with PSE that is consistent with the tariffs
that govern conversions. The franchise is intended to be
consistent with the rulings of the WUTC settlement
agreement.
Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing.
No one in the audience requested to speak.
Mayor Lewis closed the public hearing.
B. Audience Participation
This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak
to the City Council on any issue.
Leonard Couch, 1203 28th Street SE, Auburn
Mr. Couch thanked the Auburn Police Department for their efforts
related to the elimination of a drug house which was located in his
neighborhood.
C. Correspondence
1. Pierce County Certificate of Election for the May 20, 2003
City of Auburn Proposition No. 1 — Pinnacle Properties
Annexation and Adoption of Proposed Zoning Regulations.
Mayor Lewis reported on the election results on Proposition
No. 1 - Pinnacle Properties Annexation and Adoption of
Proposed Zoning Regulations.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A3.7.6
A. Municipal Services
Chair Singer reported that the Municipal Services Committee met
this evening at 5:00. The Committee received reports from the Fire
Department regarding basic life support transportation issues, the
status of the Fire District Annexation Workgroup, and responding to
illegal fireworks. The Committee also received reports on the
Capital Facilities Plan and mid -year budget adjustments. The next
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regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled
for June 16, 2003 at 5:00 PM.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Borden reported that the Planning and Community
Development Committee met May 27, 2003 at 5:00 PM. The
Committee removed Ordinance No. 5765 from the agenda,
discussed Resolution No. 3615, and received a presentation related
to domestic violence advocate volunteers. The Committee also
discussed the Les Gove Park wading pool, Tree City USA, and the
Capital Facilities Plan. The next regular meeting of the Planning
and Community Development Committee is scheduled for June 9,
2003 at 5:00 PM.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported that the Public Works Committee met on
May 27, 2003 at 5:30 PM. The Committee discussed contract
administration items, Ordinance No. 5764, and Resolution No.
3614. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is
scheduled for June 9, 2003 at 5:30 PM.
D. Finance
Member Cerino reported that the Finance Committee met this
evening at 6:30. The Committee discussed and recommends
approval of claims and payroll vouchers and surplus property items.
The Committee also discussed mid -year budget adjustments. The
next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for
June 16, 2003 at 5:45 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 the Pierce County Review
Commission is reviewing complicated growth management issues, which
will have very little effect on the City of Auburn. Councilmember Cerino
also reported on the Lake Tapps Task Force Committee.
Mayor Lewis reported that he and Councilmember Borden attended a
Growth Management Council (GMC) meeting at which Mayor Lewis gave
a presentation related to designating the City of Auburn as an urban
center. The GMC approved forwarding the recommendation to designate
the City of Auburn as an urban center to the King County Council for final
adoption.
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Councilmember Borden reported that the urban separation agreement
negotiations with King County with regard to the Lea Hill area and the
location of the urban separation went unchallenged.
Mayor Lewis noted that the Auburn City Council vision map is on display in
the Council Chambers.
Councilmember Singer reported that the Sunset Park dedication was well
attended. The skateboard area of the park has been very popular. Top
Foods, Starbucks, and Subway donated the food for the dedication.
Councilmember Singer commended staff for their presentations at the
May 30, 2003 Council Retreat.
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 May 19, 2003 regular City Council meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2, F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 320983 through 321449 in the
amount of $1,475,829.95 and dated June 2, 2003.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 504308 to 504466 in the amount of
$286,797.56 and electronic deposit transmissions in the
amount of $875,586.59 for a grand total of $1,162,384.15 for
the pay period covering May 15, 2003 to May 28, 2003.
C. Surplus Property
F4.6.1
1. Finance Department
City Council to authorize the surplus and disposal of the
following equipment:
DPX Genesis Platemaker, COA Asset number 0011400277
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2. Planning Department
City Council to authorize the surplus and disposal of the
following property:
28 each — 4 foot ceiling light fixtures
3. Police Department
City Council to authorize the surplus and disposal of the
following property and equipment:
1991 HONDA TRX300FW #MC5HM1
Generator with light stand #6270701AQ0186
GP Medium Tent
D. Contract Administration
1. Public Works Project Number C21 OA
04.9.1 C21 OA
City Council approve Change Order No. 2 in the amount of
$31,580.00 to Contract Number 02-19 with Doolittle
Construction Co., Inc. for work on Project Number C210A,
Pavement Preservation — Non -classified Streets (Chip Seal
Program).
2. Public Works Project Number MS755
04.11.1 MS 755
City Council approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount of
$36,481.02 and Change Order No. 2 in the amount of
$25,000.00 to Contract Number 03-02 with Holt Drilling Inc.
for work on Project Number MS 755, Well Nos. 2 and 4
Investigation and Rehabilitation.
3. Public Works Proiect Number C1005
04.6.3 C1005
City Council approve Final Pay Estimate No. 9 for Contract
Number 01-09 with Rodarte Construction Co. Inc., and
accept construction of Project Number C1005, 2002 Sewer
Replacement Program.
Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to approve the consent items.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
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VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to
appoint Councilmember Singer as Mayor Pro Tem as of June 16, 2003.
Councilmember Wagner pointed out that a Mayor Pro Tem is not required
to serve as chair on Council committees but may opt do so.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
Mayor Lewis thanked Councilmember Barber for her years of service as
Mayor Pro Tem and congratulated Councilmember Singer on her
appointment to Mayor Pro Tem.
VIII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
1. Ordinance No. 5764
F5.2.15, 04.9.1 PR 529
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Ordinance No. 5436 by authorizing
the Mayor to sign a Local Agency Supplemental Agreement
between the City and the Washington State Department of
Transportation, approving Federal TEA -21 Funds to prepare
and implement the SR18/C Street SW Ramp
Modifications/3rd Street SW Grade Separation Project, PR
529
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5764.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
2. Ordinance No. 5765
05.3
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending
Section 3.68.040(H) of the Auburn City Code, regarding the
City's low income fee policy for parks and recreation
programs
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Ordinance No. 5765 was removed from the agenda at the
request of the Planning and Community Development
Committee.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 3614
04.11
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute an
Emergency Water System Intertie Agreement between the
City of Auburn and King County Water District No. 111
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3614.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
2. Resolution No. 3615
F5.3
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, accepting the appropriation of Ten Thousand
Eighty and no/100s Dollars in grant funds from the Cultural
Development Authority of King County, (the CDA), and
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract
with the CDA on behalf of the City and the Auburn Arts
Commission
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3615.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
IX. MAYOR'S REPORT
A. Executive Session
No executive session was held.
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X. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 7:57 PM.
APPROVED THE DAY OF JUNE, 2003.
Peter B. Lewis, Mayor Cathy Richardson, Deputy City Clerk
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