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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 22 , 2005 7:30 PM
I.
CALL TO ORDER
A. Flag Salute
Mayor Peter B. Lewis called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and
led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
B. Roll Call
Mayor Lewis and the following Councilmembers were present:
Rich Wagner, Sue Singer, Gene Cerino, Nancy Backus, Bill
Peloza, Roger Thordarson, and Lynn Norman.
Staff members present included: Planning & Community
Development Director Paul Krauss, City Attorney Daniel B. Heid,
City Engineer Dennis Selle, Police Chief Jim Kelly, Human
Resources/Risk Manager Brenda Heineman, Fiscal Services
Manager Craig Violante, Information Services Director Lorrie
Rempher, Fire Chief Russ Vandver, Parks and Recreation Director
Daryl Faber, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a) Proclamation – Auburn Family Week
Mayor Lewis presented a proclamation declaring
March 20-26, 2005 as Auburn Family Week in the
City of Auburn to Auburn Family Week Chairman
Julie Molen.
Ms. Molen was accompanied by Co-chair Alice Dean,
Family Time Chairman Sindye Uhler, and Holly
Fletcher.
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Mayor Lewis thanked Ms. Molen for her efforts
related to the implementation of Auburn Family
Week.
Ms. Molen thanked Mayor Lewis and
Councilmembers for City of Auburn support and
sponsorship of Auburn Family Week.
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 for this evening.
B. Audience Participation
This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak
to the City Council on any issue.
Roxanne Bangus, 3435 Auburn Way South, Unit 31, Auburn
Ms. Bangus stated that she is a Sociological Doctorate student.
Ms. Bangus expressed her desire to volunteer her services to the
City of Auburn to strengthen cultural communications. Ms. Bangus
also expressed a desire to form a committee to assist Native
Americans, people of diversity, and the City of Auburn with regards
to alternatives to incarceration.
C. Correspondence
No correspondence was received.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A3.7.6
A. Municipal Services
Chair Cerino reported that the Municipal Services Committee met
this evening at 5:00. The Committee discussed and recommends
approval of consent agenda items including contract administration
and Airport rent refund items, and Resolution Nos. 3825 and 3828.
The Committee also discussed the proposed ordinance related to
motorized scooters and similar devices, proposed regulations for
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abandoned shopping carts, and received updates on various
projects included in the Municipal Services Committee project
matrix. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services
Committee is scheduled for March 7, 2005 at 5:00 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Singer reported that the Planning and Community
Development Committee met February 14, 2005 at 5:00 p.m. The
Committee discussed home occupancy standards, Auburn Way
South scope of work and project schedule, housing repair policy
issues, and the Parks Plan. The next regular meeting of the
Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for
February 28, 2005 at 5:00 p.m.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported that the Public Works Committee met on
February 14, 2005 at 3:30 p.m. The Committee discussed and
recommends approval of contract administration items, Ordinance
Nos. 5889 and 5898, and Resolution Nos. 3814, 3817, and 3824.
The Committee also discussed the proposed West Hill annexation
pilot project with King County relating to development standards,
2005 Public Works Committee work agenda, and the Save Our
Streets Plan. The Committee also reviewed parking in the vicinity
of the intersection at East Main and “D” Street, Lakeland water
supply planning and service standards, and the Auburn Way South
Median project. The next regular meeting of the Public Works
Committee is scheduled for February 28, 2005.
D. Finance
Chair Backus reported that the Finance Committee met this
evening at 6:30. The Committee discussed and recommends
approval of claims and payroll vouchers, and Resolution Nos.
3816, 3820, 3823, and 3830. The next regular meeting of the
Finance Committee is scheduled for March 7, 2005 at 6:30 p.m.
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 Singer reported that she attended a focus group for
Green River Community College to discuss the college goals. She,
Mayor Lewis, and other Councilmembers attended an Auburn Youth
Resources breakfast, the Soroptomist Cupid Caper Fund Raiser, and the
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Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Legislative Conference. She
also attended an Auburn Downtown Association Design Committee
meeting.
Councilmember Cerino reported regarding an encounter with Governor
Gregoire at the AWC Legislative Conference. Councilmember Cerino
explained that Governor Gregoire was a former student of his at Auburn
High School.
Councilmember Wagner reported that he and Councilmember Peloza
attended a Cascade Water Alliance annual meeting at which King County
Executive Sims spoke regarding an agreement between King County and
Cascade Water Alliance.
Councilmember Backus reported that she toured the Auburn Justice
Center with ninety first-graders from Washington Elementary School.
Students heard a speech from Judge Patrick Burns and toured the
courtroom and various police vehicles. Councilmember Backus
expressed appreciation for City staff and volunteers for their participation
related to the field trip. She also attended the AWC Legislative
Conference. Councilmember Backus noted that she was also a student of
Councilmember Cerino.
Councilmember Norman reported that she attended the Puget Sound
Regional Council Prosperity Partnership Round Table Discussion
meeting, various Economic Development Strategy meetings, the Auburn
Downtown Association meeting, Puget Sound Regional Council Growth
Management Board meeting, Arts Advocacy Committee of King County
Cultural Development Authority meeting, and the Community Center
meeting. Councilmember Norman congratulated the Auburn Symphony
on their Sunday performance.
Councilmember Cerino reported that he, Mayor Lewis, and
Councilmember Peloza attended the General Assembly of Pierce County
Regional Council (PCRC). A director of the PCRC spoke regarding traffic
problems, including emphasis on the regional significance of State Route
167, and commented on the number of individuals on the PCRC from the
south King County area.
Councilmember Thordarson reported on the progress of Raynia Bradsher
who has been approved for a lung transplant.
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Councilmember Peloza reported that he attended the Auburn Youth
Resources (AYR) fund raising breakfast. Councilmember Peloza shared
a success story of a young man who received assistance through AYR.
Councilmember Peloza believes AYR is making a difference in the
Auburn community. Councilmember Peloza also attended the newly
formed Metropolitan Solid Waste Management Advisory Committee
meeting to establish working by-laws to determine new or existing transfer
station needs, criteria, and standards, an Airport Advisory Board meeting
at which Mike Morrisette was voted Chairman, AWC Legislative
Conference including the committee hearing on election reform, and the
Auburn Symphony Orchestra performance.
Mayor Lewis reported on visits with legislators he and five
Councilmembers participated in at the AWC Legislative Conference. The
Mayor and Councilmembers visited Senators Johnson and Roach, and
Representatives Dan Roach, Jan Shabro, Jeff Simpson, and Pat Sullivan.
Mayor Lewis also reported that he and Councilmember Peloza visited the
capitol today. Mayor Lewis commented on his testimony relating to
Streamlined Sales Tax (SST) issues.
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 February 7, 2005 regular City Council
meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2,F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 338525 through 338966 in the
amount of $2,681,230.99 and a wire transfer in the amount
of $10,553,394.82 and dated February 22, 2005.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 511309 through 511450 in the
amount of $644,153.15 and electronic deposit transmissions
in the amount of $947,952.63 for a grand total of
$1,592,489.23 for the pay period covering February 3, 2005
to February 16, 2005.
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C. Contract Administration
1. Fire Department Project Number MS 782
O2.6
City Council approve Final Pay Estimate No. 1 to Small
Works Contract 04-23 with Paasche Construction and
accept construction of Project No. MS 782, Station 33
Carpeting
2. Public Works Project Number C420A
O4.9.1 PR C420A
City Council approve Change Order No. 1 to Contract 04-21
with Peterson Brothers Inc. for work on Project No. C420A,
Terrace Drive Guardrail
3. Public Works Project Number C316A
O3.3.11 PR C316A
City Council approve Final Pay Estimate No. 3 to Contract
04-10 with Construct Company and accept construction of
Project No. C316A, Sound Transit Kiss and Ride Lot
D. Refunds
1. Airport Rent Refund
F4.3.2, O4.4.9
City Council to approve waiver of 30-day notice of hangar
vacation and pro-rated rent refund of $189.56.
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to approve the consent agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
VII.
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
VIII.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
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A. Ordinances
1. Ordinance No. 5889
O4.11
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Auburn City Code Title 13 entitled
“Water, Sewers and Public Utilities” for the purpose of
adding assessments for hydrant meter assembly permit
violations and penalties
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember
Thordarson seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No.
5889.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Ordinance No. 5898
F4.3, O4.11.2
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Auburn City Code Title 13, entitled
“Water, Sewers and Public Utilities” for the purpose of
revising the “Take or Pay” wholesale water rates
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember
Thordarson seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No.
5898.
Councilmember Cerino reviewed the process of the “Take or
Pay” wholesale water rates procedure and system.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Ordinance No. 5902
O4.9.1
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Section 10.36.490 of the Auburn
City Code and creating a new Chapter 10.28 of the Auburn
City Code relating to restrictions and limitations of public
right-of-way use
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember
Thordardson seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance
No. 5902.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 3814
O4.12.1 PR C425A, A3.16.9
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interlocal
Agreement between the City of Auburn and Auburn School
District No. 408 related to Project No. C425A, Pioneer
Elementary Walkway Improvements
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember
Thordarson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3814.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Resolution No. 3816
A3.16.3, A2.5
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute an Agreement for Telephone Services between the
City of Auburn and Qwest Business and Government
Services for the purpose of maintaining the City’s telephone
system
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Norman
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3816
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Resolution No. 3817
O4.11
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute an Interim Water Sales Agreement between the City
of Auburn and Covington Water District and Water District
No. 111
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember
Thordarson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3817.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
4. Resolution No. 3820
F1.8, F4.5.4, A3.16.3
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute an Agreement for Utility Billing Services between
the City of Auburn and DataProse, Inc for the purpose of
providing for and maintaining printing and mailing services
for the City’s utility billing system
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Norman
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3820.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
5. Resolution No. 3823
A2.1.2
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute an agreement with West Publishing Corporation
d/b/a Thomson Elite for Pro Law Software
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Norman
to adopt Resolution No. 3823.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
6. Resolution No. 3824
O4.6.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interlocal
Agreement with the Lakehaven Utility District for the
purpose of providing sanitary sewer service from Auburn to
property located within the Lakehaven Utility District’s
sanitary sewer service area
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember
Thordardson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3824.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
7. Resolution No. 3825
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O6.9.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the City to expend funds to abate
the litter, debris and junk nuisance at 2107 Riverview Drive
NE, in the city of Auburn, Washington and authorizing a lien
for labor and materials
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3825.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
8. Resolution No. 3828
O4.4.9.2, F5.2.15
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor to accept a grant from
the State of Washington, Department of Transportation
Division of Aviation for grant funds in the amount of Six
Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($6,500.00) to be used to
replace the existing REIL light system on Runway 34 with
electronic light heads at the Auburn Municipal Airport
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3828.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
9. Resolution No. 3830
F4.6.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington declaring certain items of property as surplus
and authorizing their disposal
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Norman
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3830.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
IX.
MAYOR’S REPORT
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A. Executive Session
Mayor Lewis recessed the meeting to executive session at 8:20
p.m. for approximately twenty minutes in order to discuss issues of
property acquisition.
Mayor Lewis reconvened the meeting at 8:38 p.m.
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X.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 8:38 p.m.
APPROVED THE ______ DAY OF MARCH, 2005.
Peter B. Lewis, Mayor Cathy Richardson, Deputy City Clerk
City Council agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk’s
Office, on the City website, and via e-mail. Complete agenda packets are
available for review at the City Clerk’s Office and at the Library.
Internet: http://www.auburnwa.gov
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