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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
May 2, 2005 7:30 PM
I.
CALL TO ORDER
A. Flag Salute
Mayor 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: Police Chief Jim Kelly, Employee
Relations and Compensation Manager John Fletcher, Planner Bill
Mandeville, City Attorney Daniel B. Heid, Planning and Community
Development Director Paul Krauss, Multimedia Manager
Bernadette Castner, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Public
Works Director Dennis Dowdy, Assistant Police Chief Bob Lee,
Community Development Administrator David Osaki, Fire Chief
Russ Vandver, Police Commander Larry Miller, Police Sergeant of
Investigations Bill Waldroop, Police Commander Will Lathrop,
Senior Planner Jeff Dixon, Environmental Protection Manager
Aaron Nix, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a) Proclamation –
“Safe Boating Week”
Mayor Lewis to proclaim the week of May 21 – 27,
2005 as “Safe Boating Week” in the City of
Auburn.
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Mayor Lewis read and presented the proclamation to
Poverty Bay Power Squadron Commander Ross
Earnst and Public Relations Committee Chair Martha
Holling.
Mayor Lewis commended the efforts of the Poverty
Bay Power Squadron members for their work and
educational efforts regarding the promotion of boating
safety.
On behalf of Poverty Bay Power Squadron,
Commander Earnst thanked Mayor Lewis and
Councilmembers for their support. Poverty Bay
Power Squadron is a sail and power boating
organization, which is dedicated to safe boating. The
Squadron teaches the American Boating Course to
the public and provides free pleasure vessel safety
checks.
b) Police Department Promotions
Chief Kelly reported that Officer David Colglazier
began service as a police officer with the Port of
Seattle in 1993. He joined the City of Auburn Patrol
Division in 1995 and was assigned to the K-9 Unit in
1998. He and Police Service Dog, Bone, responded
to approximately 514 K-9 calls for service and were
credited with 120 misdemeanor and/or felony arrests.
He is also a member of the Police Department’s Peer
Support Team. Chief Kelly announced the promotion
of Officer Colglazier to the rank of Sergeant.
Mayor Lewis congratulated Sergeant Colglazier on
his promotion and presented him with his Sergeant’s
badge. Sergeant Colglazier was joined by his wife,
Jody.
Chief Kelly reported that Sergeant Greg Wood is an
Auburn native. He became an Auburn Police
Explorer in 1985. He joined the City of Auburn Police
Department in 1991 as a Community Service Officer
and transitioned to Parking Enforcement Officer in
1992. In 1993 he became a commissioned Police
Officer and worked in the Patrol Division for five
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years. He transferred to the Special Investigation
Unit as a Narcotics Detective in 1999. He was
promoted to sergeant in 2000 and has worked as a
Patrol Sergeant and Inspectional Services Unit
Sergeant. Chief Kelly announced the promotion of
Sergeant Wood to the rank of Commander.
Mayor Lewis congratulated Commander Wood and
presented him with his Commander’s badge.
Commander Wood was joined by his wife, Gracene.
Chief Kelly recognized Sergeant Waldroop’s twenty-
five years of service to the City of Auburn. He has
held many positions with the City of Auburn, most
recently supervising the Major Crimes Division for the
Police Department.
Mayor Lewis commended Sergeant Waldroop for his
many years of service to the City of Auburn.
2. Appointments
There were no appointments for Council consideration.
D. Agenda Modifications
Agenda modifications included correspondence from Ron and Jean
Smith regarding Item II.A.1, the Tucci/Polygon annexation hearing,
additional revisions to proposed Ordinance No. 5894 under Item
VIII.A.1, and also correspondence from Daniel Martorana regarding
the Item II.A.2, the Vorozhko annexation which was distributed just
prior to the meeting.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1. Annexation No. ANX04-0002
O3.1 ANX04-0002
City Council to conduct a public hearing on the petition to
annex certain property located in Pierce County adjacent to
the City’s southern boundary, which area is referred to as
the Tucci-Polygon Annexation.
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Planner Bill Mandeville reported that the proposed
annexation of 271 acres consists of 63 parcels and is
located in Pierce County within the City’s Potential
Annexation Area (PAA). Mr. Mandeville displayed a map of
the proposed annexation location. Property owners
representing 84% of the total assessed valuation signed the
petitions requesting annexation. Currently, the area has a
population of approximately 50 people and the land use is
residential. The anticipated land uses in the proposed
annexation area will be primarily residential with a portion
previously approved by Pierce County for commercial use
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near the Lake Tapps Parkway and 182 Street. The
proposed annexation is an extension of an existing
neighborhood. Portions of the proposed annexation are part
of Lakeland Hills South Planned Unit Development (PUD)
approved by Pierce County in 1993. According to the City’s
Comprehensive Land Use Plan, approximately 80 acres of
the annexation will be developed for moderate density
residential land uses. The remaining portions of the
annexation will be developed for single family residential
land uses. Staff estimates that the area has the capacity to
house approximately 4,000 residents. The City of Bonney
Lake will provide water to the lands subject to the
annexation through an existing interlocal agreement.
Councilmember Wagner inquired regarding the portion of
land which is not being annexed that lies within the
proposed annexation area.
Mr. Mandeville stated that the portion not being annexed is
owned by the City of Bonney Lake and contains their water
tower.
Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing.
Chris Huss, 4224 Waller Road, Tacoma
Mr. Huss spoke on behalf of Evergreen/Tucci Partners.
Evergreen/Tucci Partners owns 77 acres of the proposed
annexation area. If the annexation is approved,
Evergreen/Tucci Partners intends to request that the area
be included in the Lakeland Hills South PUD. Mr. Huss
spoke in favor of the annexation.
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No one else requested to speak.
Mayor Lewis closed the public hearing.
2. Annexation No. ANX05-0001
O3.1 ANX05-0001
City Council to conduct a public hearing on the petition to
annex certain property located in King County adjacent to
the City’s eastern boundary, which area is referred to as the
Vorozhko Annexation.
Mr. Mandeville reported that the proposed annexation is for
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a single parcel which is located on the east side of 116
Street SE, adjacent to the east boundary of the city limits.
The applicant indicated that their intent is to short-plat the
property into three or four lots. City policy requires
application for annexation in order to connect to the City’s
water and sewer services.
Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing.
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Dan Martorana, 11517 SE 327 Place, Auburn
Mr. Martorana indicated that he was not opposed to the
annexation, but requested Council impose conditions to the
annexation related to removal of various unlicensed,
damaged or inoperable vehicles located on the property.
Mr. Martorana displayed slides of numerous vehicles parked
on the proposed annexation area. Mr. Martorana also
requested that the applicant submit a signed statement that
they will abide by the zoning codes and laws of the City of
Auburn.
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Pat Bork, 32234 116 Avenue SE, Auburn
Ms. Bork indicated that her property is located immediately
south of the proposed annexation area and her mother owns
property behind the proposed annexation area. Ms. Bork
expressed concerns related to the number of cars on the
subject property and also with plans related to platting of the
property.
No one else requested to speak.
Mayor Lewis closed the public hearing.
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3. 2004 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation
Report (CAPER) for the Community Development Block
Grant Program
O3.4.1.7, F5.4.3
The CAPER is an overall review of housing and community
development activities undertaken in Auburn during 2004.
Its primary purpose is to inform the citizens of Auburn how
and where the federal funds are spent, and assess the
program accomplishments as they relate to housing and
community development goals set forth in the Consolidated
Plan. The purpose of this hearing is to solicit public
comments prior to approval of the CAPER and submission
of the report to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
Mr. Mandeville briefly reviewed the purpose of the CAPER.
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.
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Bob Derrigan, 104 South 325 Place, Federal Way
Mr. Derrigan stated that he is a former member of Auburn Lions
Club. Mr. Derrigan read an article that will be published in the
Lions magazine regarding the first annual Zone C-319C Lions Club
Fishing Derby for special needs children at Mill Pond in Auburn.
Community families from Lions Clubs from Auburn, Bonney Lake,
Covington, Enumclaw, Fife, Federal Way, Kent, Sumner, and
surrounding cities participated. Mr. Derrigan reported that the
event was a tremendous success. Mr. Derrigan acknowledged and
thanked all the individuals, agencies, and businesses that
participated in this special event.
Keith Stump, 1620 Riverview Drive, Auburn
Mr. Stump spoke regarding proposed Ordinance No. 5894. Mr.
Stump expressed concerns related to the definitions related to
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critical habitat and sensitive species and suggested Council
reconsider the language as now written.
C. Correspondence
No correspondence was received for Council review.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A3.7.6
A. Municipal Services
Chair Cerino reported that the Municipal Services Committee met
this evening at 5:00. Chair Cerino noted that Item V.C.1 Final Pay
Estimate amount was corrected to $17,754.30. The Committee
discussed school zone speed limits and proposed regulations
related to aggressive begging. The Committee also received an
update on traffic safety cameras and the fire station financial
analysis, and discussed an airport land lease agreement and the
proposed golf course clubhouse. The next regular meeting of the
Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for May 16, 2005 at
5:00 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Norman reported that the Planning and Community
Development Committee met on April 25, 2005 at 5:00 p.m. The
Committee discussed and recommends approval of Ordinance No.
5894 and Resolution Nos. 3811, 3856, and 3857. Chair Norman
thanked staff members for their work related to the critical areas
ordinance and the Parks and Recreation Plan. The Committee
also discussed proposed Ordinance No. 5913 related to off street
parking, and received a report on the 2004 CAPER and Tree Board
Work Plan. Chair Norman announced that a special joint meeting
of the Planning and Community Development Committee with the
Planning Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, May 3, 2005 at
7:00 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Planning and
Community Development Committee is scheduled for May 9, 2005
at 5:00 p.m.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported that the Public Works Committee met April
25, 2005 at 3:30 p.m. The Committee discussed and recommends
approval of two all-way stops and contract administration items.
The Committee also discussed Pioneer Elementary walkway
improvements, left turn issues into the new Bigfoot Espresso
location, and pedestrian and video detection technology. The next
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regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for
May 9, 2005 at 3:30 p.m.
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 No. 3855.
The Committee also received a report on 2005 first quarter
revenues and expenditures. The next regular meeting of the
Finance Committee is scheduled for May 16, 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 extended congratulations to Councilmember
Roger Thordarson on his birthday. Councilmember Singer also reported
that she attended the White River Valley Museum opening for the Native
American basket collection, Safeway Distribution Center ribbon cutting
ceremony, Puget Sound Regional Council staff meeting, a meeting with
King County Department of Public Health Director Alonzo Plough and
County Councilmember Pete Von Reichbauer, Puget Sound Regional
Council Operations and Executive meeting, Suburban Cities Networking
meeting, Lodging Tax Advisory Committee meeting, Cities and Schools
Forum, and the re-opening ceremony at the Valencia Apartments.
Councilmember Singer, together with Mayor Lewis and Councilmember
Thordarson, also attended Evergreen Heights new playground
commemoration, and a reception celebrating 25 years of service for
Auburn Police Sergeant Waldroop
Councilmember Wagner reported that he attended the Auburn Community
Volunteers Recognition Luncheon, Safeway Distribution Center ribbon
cutting ceremony, Cities and Schools Forum, and the opening of the GSA
Little League ballfields.
Councilmember Norman reported that she attended the Auburn
Community Volunteers Recognition Luncheon, Washington State’s Main
Street Program at which the City of Auburn and Auburn on Main, LLC
were recognized and presented with an “Outstanding Design Project”
award for the Auburn Justice Center, and the Auburn Symphony
Beethoven festival.
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Councilmember Cerino reported that he attended the Pierce County
Regional Council meeting and a Cascade Water Alliance Committee
meeting.
Councilmember Thordarson reported that he and Councilmembers
Wagner and Peloza attended the Federal Way and Auburn Boys and
Girls Club fundraiser, and he attended the Safeway Distribution Center
ribbon cutting ceremony, a Regional Transit Committee meeting which will
be meeting in Auburn in June 2005, the Extreme Sports Extravaganza
Committee meeting, the Evergreen City Ballet production of Sleeping
Beauty which was dedicated to his late wife, Margaret, and the Cities and
Schools Forum.
Councilmember Peloza reported that he attended the Federal Way and
Auburn Boys and Girls Club fundraiser, Auburn Community Volunteers
Recognition Luncheon, Safeway Distribution Center ribbon cutting
ceremony, Steering Committee meeting for the establishment of a Sister
City in Italy, Regional Wastewater Services Plan Update meeting, the re-
opening ceremony at the Valencia Apartments, and the Auburn
Symphony Beethoven festival, a portion of which was dedicated to Gertie
Springer, deceased.
Mayor Lewis reported on the Washington State Department of Community
Trade and Economic Development “Outstanding Design Project” award
presented to the City of Auburn and Auburn on Main, LLC for the Auburn
Justice Center project and also on the re-opening ceremony at the
Valencia Apartments. Mayor Lewis announced that the Cancer Relay for
Life will be held in Auburn on May 13-14, 2005, at the Auburn Memorial
Stadium. Mayor Lewis noted that his mother-in-law survived cancer,
twice. She recently passed away due to heart failure. Unknown to the
Mayor, a team t-shirt was designed by members of his team, Team Millie,
as a tribute to her memory.
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 April 18, 2005 regular City Council
meeting.
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B. Vouchers
F4.9.2,F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 340634 through 341066 in the
amount of $1,639,872.30 and dated May 2, 2005.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 512028 to 512181 in the amount of
$279,743.49 and electronic deposit transmissions in the
amount of $1,002,435.05 for a grand total of $1,282,178.54
for the pay period covering April 14, 2005 to April 27, 2005.
C. Contract Administration
1. Public Works Project No. C503A
O4.4.1 C503A
City Council to approve Final Pay Estimate No. 2 in the
amount of $17,754.30 for the Emergency Contract 05-07
with ACCO Engineered Systems and accept construction of
Project No. C503A, City Hall HVAC Repairs.
2. Public Works Project No. C1014
O4.9.1 C1014
City Council grant permission to advertise for bids for
Project No. C1014, Auburn Way South Safety Improvement
Project.
3. Public Works Project No. C420A
O4.9.1 C420A
City Council approve Final Pay Estimate #2 to Small Works
Contract 04-21 with Peterson Brothers, Inc. and accept
construction of Project No. C420A, Terrace Drive Guardrail
Improvements.
D. Traffic Control
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1. Lakeland Hills Way and 69 Street SE
O4.10
City Council approve an all-way stop control at Lakeland
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Hills Way and 69 Street SE.
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2. Lakeland Hills Way and 62 Street SE
O4.10
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City Council approve an all-way stop control at the
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intersection of Lakeland Hills Way and 62 Street SE.
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
A. Ordinances
1. Ordinance No. 5894
O3.4.2.9
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, adopting a new Chapter 16.10 to the City of
Auburn City Code entitled “Critical Areas”
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5894 as
revised and presented in the agenda modification.
Councilmember Singer referred to the agenda modification
regarding the reference to lists, categories, and definitions
of species promulgated by the Washington Department of
Fish and Wildlife in Auburn City Code Section 16.10.020.
Councilmember Singer inquired if that specific language will
include species from outside lists that are not endangered or
threatened.
Planning and Community Development Director Krauss
stated that the intent was to focus more on the official lists
developed by the State. Originally, the Planning
Commission recommended listing locally significant species,
which raised the potential that there could be any number of
animals listed based upon local initiatives.
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Environmental Protection Manager Aaron Nix recommended
deleting the language referred to by Councilmember Singer.
The State has an interesting system and has developed
numerous lists, including a Species of Concern List and a
State Monitor List. The language referred to by
Councilmember Singer falls under the State Monitor List,
which are species that will not be considered under the
critical areas ordinance.
Discussion followed regarding the reference to sensitive
species in Auburn City Code Sections 16.10.020 and
16.10.080.
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Backus
seconded to amend Ordinance No. 5894 by deleting the
final sentence of the “Critical Habitat, or Critical Wildlife
Habitat” definition on page 16.10-7 (Amendment No. 1 to
Auburn City Code Section 16.10.020 per the agenda
modification, bottom of the first page of the memorandum)
and revising the definition to read as follows:
“Habitat areas associated with threatened, endangered, or
sensitive species of plants or wildlife (pursuant to WAC 232-
12-297 Sections 2.4, 2.5 and 2.6) and which, if altered,
could reduce the likelihood that the species will maintain
and reproduce over the long term.”
Discussion followed related to identifying lists related to
threatened, endangered, and sensitive species of plants and
wildlife.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
MAIN MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 3831
O5.1, O3.4.1.3
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, recommending approval of the 2005 Parks,
Recreation and Open Space Plan
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Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3831.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Resolution No. 3855
O3.11
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute a contract with the Auburn Food Bank
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Norman
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3855.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Resolution No. 3856
O3.1 ANX04-0002
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, relating to its intention to annex certain
property located in Pierce County adjacent to the City’s
southern boundary
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3856.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
4. Resolution No. 3857
O3.1 ANX05-0001
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, relating to its intention to annex certain
property located in King County adjacent to the City’s
eastern boundary
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3857.
Councilmember Singer inquired whether the citizen
concerns related to inoperable and junk vehicles can be
dealt with through enforcement of the Auburn City Code or if
conditions could be placed on the annexation agreement.
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City Attorney Daniel Heid stated that making annexations
contingent or conditional is not consistent with the law.
Director Krauss stated that he is unaware of any outstanding
or prior code compliance issues with regard to approval from
King County. If the annexation is approved, the property
would be subject to the City of Auburn nuisance code, which
already addresses unlicensed vehicles.
Councilmember Peloza expressed concern regarding the
number of vehicles parked on the subject property.
Councilmember Peloza commented that City code
enforcement should mitigate citizen concerns.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
IX.
MAYOR’S REPORT
A. Executive Session
Mayor Lewis recessed the meeting to executive session at 9:20
p.m. for approximately forty minutes to discuss real property
acquisition issues and pending and potential litigation.
Mayor Lewis reconvened the meeting at 9:55 p.m.
X.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
APPROVED THE ______ DAY OF MAY, 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.
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Internet: http://www.auburnwa.gov
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