HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-19-2005 ITEM V-A-2CALL TO ORDER
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
July 5, 2005 7:30 PM
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, and Roger Thordarson. Councilmember Lynn Norman was
excused.
Staff members present included: Police Chief Jim Kelly, Assistant
Fire Chief Mike Gerber, Human Resources and Risk Management
Director Brenda Heineman, Parks and Recreation Director Daryl
Faber, Recreation Manager Brian Petty, Finance Director Shelley
Coleman, Information Services Director Lorrie Rempher, Planning
and Community Development Director Paul Krauss, City Attorney
Daniel B. Heid, City Engineer Dennis Selle, Planner Bill Mandeville,
Teen Coordinator Jim Westhusing, and Deputy City Clerk Cathy
Richardson.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a) White River Park and Refuge Proposal
Senator Pam Roach reported on efforts to acquire
approximately 2,500 acres along the White River for a
park and wildlife refuge.
Senator Roach distributed documentation and maps
related to the Puget Sound Energy (PSE) White River
property. Senator Roach commended the Lake
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Tapps Task Force and community efforts involved in
saving Lake Tapps. Now that the project is complete,
PSE has no further need for the property they were
required to maintain while the hydro project was
operating. The property lies 56% within Pierce
County and 44% within King County along the White
River. Senator Roach spoke of the tremendous
opportunity and potential to create a wildlife refuge
and recreational public access area. PSE has
ordered a formal appraisal, which should be available
within the next two weeks. The conservancy
agreement with Cascade Water Conservancy
requires that PSE retain 500 of the 3,000 acres of the
property to be used as mitigation.
Senator Roach spoke of a multitude of recreational
activities that the PSE property could provide for the
public, including horseback riding, camping, hiking,
cycling, and fishing. Senator Roach also spoke
regarding her quest for support and appropriation of
funds regarding the purchase of the PSE property
and the various groups, cities, and government
officials and entities she has contacted in her
endeavors.
Senator Roach recommended a strong movement
towards public education, acquiring federal, state, and
county funding for the purchase of the PSE property,
regional planning for use of the property, and
planning for support and maintenance for a public
access regional park. Senator Roach spoke
regarding the economic and recreational benefits to
surrounding cities the addition of a recreational public
access area would provide.
In response to questions from Councilmembers
Thordarson, Peloza, Wagner, and Cerino, Senator
Roach expressed concerns in partnering with private
entities. Her major concerns related to retaining
public access, public input related to usage of the
property, and possible covenants that might be
attached to the property. Senator Roach stated that
the appraisal should be available within the next two
weeks and the property could be on the market as
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soon as six months from completion of the appraisal.
The County must be in a position to move quickly
when the property becomes available for purchase.
The appraisal will be on current assessed value and
zoning and will be in component format with regard to
land and timber value, etc. The subject property lies
east of the urban growth boundaries of both King and
Pierce counties. The 500 acres referred to in the
conservancy agreement can be divided to allow
possible access through the area. There are many
possibilities regarding the configuration of the 500
acres.
Senator Roach reported that there is strong legislative
and county support for the project. Senator Roach
encouraged Councilmembers to express municipal
support for the project in the form of a resolution.
Mayor Lewis thanked Senator Roach for her
presentation.
b) Proclamation "Recreation and Parks Month"
Mayor Lewis declared the month of July, 2005 as
"Recreation and Parks Month" in the City of Auburn.
Mayor presented the Proclamation to Parks and
Recreation Director Daryl Faber.
c) Outstanding Teen Services Professional
Mayor Lewis and Parks and Recreation Director
Faber presented Teen Coordinator Jim Westhusing
with the Washington Recreation and Parks
Association Outstanding Teen Services Professional
Award.
Director Faber stated that the award was presented to
Mr. Westhusing at the Washington Recreation and
Parks Association Annual Conference. Mr.
Westhusing was recognized at the conference as the
Outstanding Teen Service Coordinator in Washington
State for year 2005. Director. Faber thanked Mr.
Westhusing for his dedication to the teens in the City
of Auburn. Mr. Westhusing leads teens in the City's
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Late Night Program, Teen Council, Pea Patch
Program, and many other City events and activities.
2. Appointments
There were no appointments for Council consideration.
D. Agenda Modifications
Agenda modifications included transmission of revised Ordinance
Nos. 5921 and 5923, transmission of Ordinance No. 5926, and
also corrected a scrivener's error in the title of Resolution No. 3869.
It. 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.
Leonard Couch, 1203 28th Street SE, Auburn
Mr. Coach thanked Mayor Lewis and Councilmembers for
approving the contract with Bonnie Tours for senior outings. Mr.
Couch and his wife have attended other outings provided by
Bonnie Tours and have been very pleased with their service.
C. Correspondence
No correspondence was submitted 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. The Committee discussed and recommends
approval of Ordinance Nos. 5921, 5923 and 5924. The Committee
also discussed Ordinance No. 5920 and received a report from
Information Services (IS) Director Lorrie Rempher on laptop
replacement for Police Department vehicles. The next regular
meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for July
18, 2005 at 5:00 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Vice Chair Cerino reported the Planning and Community
Development Committee met on June 27, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. The
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Committee held a public hearing on Application No. WSC04-0015
and discussed Ordinance Nos. 5925 and 5927, and Resolution
Nos. 3866, 3867, and 3869. The Committee also discussed the
2005 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) budget. The
regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development
Committee scheduled for July 11, 2005 at 5:00 p.m. has been
cancelled. The next regular meeting of the Planning and
Community Development Committee is scheduled for July 25, 2005
at 5:00 p.m.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported that the Public Works Committee met on
June 27, 2005 at 3:30 p.m. The Committee approved Right of Way
Use permits and discussed and recommends approval of contract
administration items and Ordinance No. 5926. The Committee also
discussed water and sewer availability for Hazel Heights, off-street
parking, and possible regulations related to boats parked in front
yards. The Committee also received a report on a commercial
spray head replacement program for water conservation purposes,
discussed the 2006-2011 Transportation Improvement Program,
received updates on the State Route 164 and State Route 167
Corridor studies, and discussed Fourth Street NE sewer service
changes and a possible Local Improvement District (LID) for
sidewalks. The Committee also had a preview of the ITS cameras
being installed on Auburn Way South. The next regular meeting of
the Public Works Committee is scheduled for July 11, 2005 at 2:00
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 Ordinance No. 5920.
The Committee also discussed Ordinance No. 5924 and received a
report from Director Rempher on replacement laptops for Police
Department vehicles. The next regular meeting of the Finance
Committee is scheduled for July 18, 2005 at 6:30 p.m.
IV. COLINCILMEMBER REPORTS
At this time Councilmembers may report on items not specifically
described on the agenda, which are of interest to the community.
Mayor Lewis noted that the ITS camera equipment is included in the
existing cable franchise agreement.
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Councilmember Singer reported that she has been working on economic
development for the City of Auburn. She has spoken with managers of
high-tech and environmental companies to encourage them to locate in
Auburn and also with Pacific Lutheran University and Green River
Community College with regard to economic development around the
Auburn Environmental Park. She is also working through Puget Sound
Regional Council to encourage more elected officials to become involved
in that organization. She attended the Association of Washington Cities
(AWC) Annual Conference, the 80th birthday celebration for the Auburn
Area Chamber of Commerce, and the City of Auburn Fourth of July
celebration at Les Gove Park.
Councilmember Wagner reported that he attended a Kiwanis Club
meeting, the Miss Washington Pageant, and the Freight Summit.
Councilmember Backus reported that she and Councilmember Wagner
attended Auburn's KidsDay. She also attended the sign dedication for
Kathy Soriano who was killed by a drunk driver, East Main Street
Neighborhood meeting, City of Auburn Fourth of July celebration at Les
Gove Park, and the Miss Washington Pageant.
Councilmember Cerino reported that he attended the AWC Annual
Conference and the sign dedication for Kathy Soriano. He and
Councilmember Wagner also attended the first annual Washington State
Bocce Ball Tournament in the City of Auburn.
Councilmember Thordarson reported that he attended the AWC Annual
Conference, South King County Council of Human Services Annual
Luncheon, sign dedication for Kathy Soriano, Freight Summit, and toured
the new facilities of Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation.
Councilmember Peloza reported that he attended the AWC Annual
Conference, 80th birthday celebration for the Auburn Area Chamber of
Commerce, the City of Auburn Fourth of July celebration at Les Gove
Park, recycling event staffed by City employees and volunteers for the
annexed Lea Hill area, South King County Council of Human Services
Annual Luncheon, and the East Main Street Neighborhood meeting.
Councilmember Peloza also reported that he missed the King County
Regional Water Quality Control special meeting, but was able to watch the
two hour meeting on KCTV, Channel 22.
Mayor Lewis reported that he has attended fifty-six meetings in the last
week and a half, including the swearing in of a new Auburn police officer
in the Massey Room at the Auburn Justice Center and the South King
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County Human Services Luncheon. Mayor Lewis reviewed human
services supported by the City of Auburn and the movement towards
organizing inter -jurisdictional multi -service centers due to loss of revenues
by local governments. Mayor Lewis also reported the he and all
Councilmembers attended the sign dedication for Kathy Soriano, and he
attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for Jiffy Lube, East Main Street
Neighborhood meeting, 80th birthday celebration for the Auburn Area
Chamber of Commerce, City of Auburn Fourth of July celebration at Les
Gove Park, and the Northwest Family Church service honoring flag,
country, and armed services personnel.
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 June 20, 2005 regular City Council
meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2,F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 342611 through 343025 in the
amount of $1,417,745.21 and dated July 5, 2005.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 512690 to 512868 in the amount of
$297,092.69 and electronic deposit transmissions in the
amount of $1,040,137.94 for a grand total of $1,337,230.63
for the pay period covering June 16, 2005 to June 29, 2005.
C. Contract Administration
1. Public Works Project Number C422A
05.2 PR C422A
City Council award Small Works Contract 05-02, Project
Number C422A, Gateway Sign at Peasley Canyon Road to
SCI Infrastructure, L.L.C. on their low bid of $131,063.65
plus WA state sales tax of $11,533.60 for a total contract
price of $142,597.25.
2. Public Works Project Number C502A
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04.9.1 PR C502A
City Council approve Final Pay Estimate #2 to Small Works
Contract 05-05 with AA Asphalting, Inc. and accept
construction of Project No. C502A, 2005 Citywide Crackseal
Project, Non -Classified.
D. Call for Public Hearing
1. Community Development Block Grant Program Year
2004 Amendment
City Council to call for a public hearing to be held August 1,
2005 to receive public comment on a proposed amendment
to the Program Year 2005 Action Plan for the City of
Auburn's Consolidated Plan.
Councilmember Singer 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
There was no new business.
VIII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
1. Ordinance No. 5920
A3.8.23
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Chapter 2.76 of the Auburn
Municipal code relating to the Auburn Tourism Board
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5920.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
2. Ordinance No. 5921
01.8, 05.1
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An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Section 10.58.040 of the Auburn
City Code relating to use of skateboards and roller skates
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5921.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
3. Ordinance No. 5923
01.8
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Auburn City Code Chapter 10.56,
regarding the regulation of bicycles in the City of Auburn
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5923.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
4. Ordinance No. 5924
A3.8.1
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Chapter 2.33 of the Auburn City
Code relating to the Municipal Airport Advisory Board
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5924.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
5. Ordinance No. 5925
A3.8.12
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, repealing Chapter 2.69 of the Auburn City
Code relating to the City of Auburn Library Board
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Backus
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5925.
Councilmember Wagner suggested that a representative
from the Parks and Recreation Department work with
Friends of the Library in an advisory position.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
6. Ordinance No. 5926
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington amending Section 10.24.020 of the Auburn City
Code relating to one-way alleys designated
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember
Thordarson seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No.
5926.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
7. Ordinance No. 5927
03.4.1.7
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, to amend Exhibit "A" of Ordinance No. 5795
and authorize the Mayor to implement the approved
changes
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Backus
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5926.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 3866
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 amend a Concessionaire Agreement between
the City and the Optimists Club of Auburn Washington for
the concession operations at Game Farm Park Ballfields for
2005
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Backus
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3866.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
2. Resolution No. 3867
A3.13.8
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A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
an Outside Utility Extension Agreement between the City of
Auburn and Hazel Heights, LLC, Fremantle Development,
Baima and Holberg, and David and Clemence Baker for
extension of water and sewer services to property located at
11112 SE 304th Street
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Backus
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3867.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
Resolution No. 3869
03.1 ANX05-0002
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, accepting the sixty percent petition to annex
certain property located in King County adjacent to the City's
western boundary and setting a public hearing therefor
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Backus
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3869.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
IX. MAYOR'S REPORT
A. Executive Session
Mayor Lewis recessed the meeting at 8:47 p.m. for a five-minute
intermission and then to executive session for approximately fifteen
minutes for the purpose of discussing property acquisition and
potential litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b) and (i).
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X. ADJOURNMENT
At 9:07 p.m. Mayor Lewis reconvened the meeting and immediately
adjourned to closed session (pursuant to RCW 43.20.140) in order to
discuss labor relations.
APPROVED THE DAY OF JULY 2005.
Peter B. Lewis, Mayor Cathy Richardson, Deputy City
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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