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Home My WebLink About12-19-2005 ITEM V-A-1CITY OF i-,Pjw--:-- .40 WASHINGTON CALL TO ORDER CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES December 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, Roger Thordarson, and Lynn Norman. Staff Members present included: City Attorney Daniel B. Heid, Planning, Building and Community Department Director Paul Krauss, Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy, Chief of Public Safety Jim Kelly, Human Resources and Risk Management Director Brenda Heineman, Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Information Services Director Lorrie Rempher, Financial Planning Manager Dawna Truman, Administrative Assistant Tamie Bothell, Transportation Planner/Grants Manager Tiffin Goodman, Assistant Fire Chief Stan Laatsch, Community Development Administrator David Osaki, and Deputy City Clerk Cathy Richardson C. Announcements and Appointments 1. Announcements a) Proclamation — Miss Auburn Scholarship Program Mayor Lewis welcomed the Miss Auburn Scholarship Program Contestants and declared January 27 and 28, 2006 as a time to honor parents, participants and volunteers for the Miss Auburn Scholarship Program. Page 1 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes December 5, 2005 Mayor Lewis presented the Proclamation to Miss Auburn Scholarship Program Vice President and Co - Director Julie Poe and Co -Director Donna Hamilton. The following 2005-2006 Miss Auburn participants were in attendance: Rachel Buckley Alix Chapman Neetha Daniyel Jessica Dooley Erin Durch Heather Evans Danielle Gagnon Erica Haney Jaclyn Jensen Kayleen Johnson Jacklyn Kellogg Kathryn Kravich Jacqueline Lawrence Kendra Lomax Jenna Marshall Leilani Neilson Michelle Robertson Catherine Schukar Marissa Spaid Olivia Stover Kasey Trulin Jessie Velasquez Kerry Warren Jaclyn White Mandy Wolf 2. Appointments a) Urban Tree Board City Council confirm the appointment of Lonnie Sundal to the Urban Tree Board to fill an unexpired term expiring December 31, 2007. Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to confirm the appointment of Lonnie Sundal to the Urban Tree Board. Page 2 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes December 5. 2005 MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. D. Agenda Modifications Agenda modifications included removing Resolution No. 3953 from the agenda and adding Resolution No. 3954. 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. Mike Newman, 914 - 4f" Street NE, Auburn Mr. Newman indicated that he is the Associate Superintendent for the Auburn School District (ASD). Mr. Newman spoke regarding Ordinance No. 5950 related to school impact fees. On behalf of the ASD, Mr. Newman thanked Mayor Lewis, Councilmembers and staff for their work on Ordinance No. 5950. The ASD plans their capital projects program based upon various factors, including funds received from school impact fees. Mr. Neman spoke in favor of Ordinance No. 5950. 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 a contract administration item with Vadis, Ordinance Nos. 5957 and 5958, and Resolution Nos. 3937, 3949, 3953, and 3954. Chair Cerino reviewed modifications to Ordinance No. 5957 and Resolution No. 3937 which were distributed to Councilmembers prior to the Council meeting. The Committee also discussed Ordinance No. 5969, architect agreement for the Auburn Golf Course Clubhouse, and Ordinance No. 5950. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for December 19, 2005 at 5:00 p.m. Page 3 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes December 5, 2005 B. Planning & Community Development Chair Norman reported that the Planning and Community Development Committee met on November 28, 2005 at 5:00 p.m. The Committee received an update from the Arts Commission on 2005 achievements, some of which included the Shades of Summer series, outdoor cinema, and BRAVO! Performance series. The Committee also discussed and recommends approval of Resolution No. 3929, and Ordinance Nos. 5950 and 5959. Items of discussion included the private street standard reviews and M1 zone amendments and Comprehensive Plan amendments. The next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for December 12, 2005 at 5:00 p.m. C. Public Works Chair Wagner reported that the Public Works Committee met on November 28, 2005 at 3:30 p.m. The Committee discussed Resolution No. 3951, a Development Agreement relating to the SuperMall. Chair Wagner reviewed modifications to Resolution No. 3951, which were distributed to Councilmembers prior to this evening's meeting. The Committee also received a status report on grants currently in progress, and discussed Ordinance Nos. 5957 and 5958, the 4� Street Sanitary Sewer project, and the Capital Project Status Report. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for December 12, 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, bad debt write-off, and Ordinance No. 5970. Resolution No. 3953 was removed from this evening's agenda. The Committee also discussed Ordinance No. 5969 and Resolution No. 3954 The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for December 19, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. E. Committee on Committees Chair Wagner reported that the Committee on Committees met this evening at 7:10. The Committee agreed on the proposed committee assignments and directed that a resolution implementing the 2006 assignments be prepared for Council consideration at the next regular meeting. Page 4 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes December 5. 2005 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 Backus reported that she and other Councilmembers attended the retirement celebration for City of Kent Mayor Jim White at Emerald Downs Racetrack. She also attended the Santa Parade down Main Street and the Downtown Planning Committee meeting. Councilmember Norman reported that she attended the Downtown Planning Committee meeting. The Committee discussed downtown design standards and met with an economic development consultant working on the project. Councilmember Norman also attended the Santa Parade and the 133rd Army/Airforce Concert Band performance. Councilmember Peloza reported that he helped serve Thanksgiving day lunch at the Auburn Senior Center to approximately 300 senior citizens. The next holiday lunch will be served on December 15 at the Auburn Senior Center. Councilmember Peloza also attended the ceremony of Fire Department Station 31 for acceptance of a $29,000 grant for the purchase of an air power lift bag, a legislative reception at the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe (MIT) Casino hosted by the MIT, and the Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA 9) Management Committee meeting. Councilmember Peloza relayed information from the WRIA 9 meeting relating to Tacoma Public Utilities operation of the Duwamish/Green River watershed diversion dam and their salmon mitigation program. Councilmember Peloza noted that, in a joint effort with Senator Pam Roach, a town meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. on January 5, 2006 in the City of Auburn Council Chambers to provide information and training which will enable citizens to identify registered sex offender that may live in their neighborhoods. Councilmember Wagner congratulated Mayor Lewis on his stirring welcome of the 133rd Army/Airforce Concert Band performance at which Mayor Lewis recounted the of importance of band music to our armed forces through the history of the United States. Councilmember Wagner noted that Mayor Lewis shared experiences of his own military family to demonstrate that importance. Councilmember Wagner commended the patriotism of Mayor Lewis and also the Auburn community. Mayor Lewis expressed regrets at being unable to attend the MIT legislative reception and reported that he chaired the Suburban Cities Public Issues Committee at that time. Mayor Lewis noted that Suburban Cities committee member assignments for Councilmembers Backus, Page 5 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes December 5, 2005 Norman, Singer, Thordarson and Peloza were approved. In addition, Councilmembers Wagner and Cerino have Pierce County committee member assignments which are appointed at a separate time and, Councilmembers Backus, Wagner, Thordarson, and Peloza have national committee assignments. Mayor Lewis also noted that Councilmember/Mayor Pro Tem Singer is currently the Vice President, and may have the opportunity to serve as President, of the Puget Sound Regional Council. Mayor Lewis stated that Auburn Councilmembers are incredibly active in local, state, and regional committees and commended their dedication to the City of Auburn. Mayor Lewis also commented on the exceptional attendance at the Santa Parade and praised Auburn citizens for their participation. Mayor Lewis stated that this is an incredibly special event and the participation demonstrates what a wonderful community Auburn is. 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 November 21, 2005 regular City Council meeting. 2. Minutes of the November 18, 2005 special City Council meeting. 3. Minutes of the October 20, 2005 special City Council meeting. B. Vouchers F4.9.2,F4.9.5 1. Claims Claims check numbers 346928 through 347286 in the amount of $1,581,618.92 and dated December 5, 2005. 2. Payroll Payroll check numbers 514263 to 514437 in the amount of $372,020.94 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $1,091,856.10 for a grand total of $1,463,877.04 for the pay period covering November 17, 2005 to November 30, 2005. Page 6 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes December 5. 2005 C. Contract Administration 1. Service Agreement Number AG -S-006 A3.16.3 City Council approve annual Service Agreement Number AG -S-006 with Vadis for a twelve month litter control program. D. Write-off of Debt F4.12 City Council to approve the write off of delinquent, current and deferred accounts receivable debt in accordance with City policy in the total amount of $51,580.80. Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to approve the consent agenda. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Ordinance No. 5950 F4.3 (Tabled at the /November 21, 2005 City Council meeting) An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Sections 19.02.020, 19.02.060, 19.02.110, 19.02.120, and 19.02.130 and creating a new Section 19.02.115 of the Auburn City Code regarding school impact fees Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to remove Ordinance No. 5950 from the table and to adopt Ordinance No. 5950. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. VII. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. VIII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Ordinances Page 7 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes December 5. 2005 1. Ordinance No. 5957 03.4.1.14 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, creating a new Chapter 10.42 of the Auburn City Code relating to Automated Traffic Enforcement Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5957. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 2. Ordinance No. 5958 03.4.1.14 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the use of certified electronic signatures for the City's Photo Infraction Programs Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5958. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 3. Ordinance No. 5959 03.4.1.8 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, relating to planning; adopting Comprehensive Plan map and text amendments pursuant to the provisions of R.C.W. Chapters 36.70A and 35A.63 Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5959. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 4. Ordinance No. 5970 F3.20 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, adopting the budget for the City of Auburn, Washington, for the year 2006 Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Norman seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5970. Page 8 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes December 5. 2005 MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 5. Ordinance No. 5971 03.8 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving a request to rezone approximately 40.9 acres from Multiple Family Residential (R4) and Duplex Residential (R3) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) and approving the request for a Planned Unit Development and Binding Site Plan Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5971. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 6. Ordinance No. 5972 03.10.5 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, reversing the decision of the Hearing Examiner to allow a variance to reduce front, street side, and rear yard setbacks applicable to detached single family lots associated with the River Sand Subdivision Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5972. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. B. Resolutions Resolution No. 3929 03.13.5 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with Studio SC for the completion of a Wayfinding Destination and Design System Manual that incorporates both destination selection guidelines and wayfinding design Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3929. Page 9 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes December 5, 2005 MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 2. Resolution No. 3937 04.4.7 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 an Agreement for Professional Services on Auburn Golf Course between the City and Douglas J. Campbell Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3937. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 3. Resolution No. 3949 03.4.1.14 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving and authorizing the execution and entry into an agreement between the City of Auburn and Redflex Traffic Systems, Inc. for photo red light and mobile speed enforcement programs Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3949. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 4. Resolution No. 3951 03.3.1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Development Agreement between the City of Auburn, Glimcher SuperMall Venture, LLC, Glimcher Development Corporation and Wal-Mart Stores Inc., for development of the new Wal-Mart store in Auburn Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3951. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Page 10 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes December 5, 2005 5. Resolution No. 3952 03.5 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving a preliminary plat application for a 173 lot residential subdivision known as River Sand and a plat modification within the City of Auburn, Washington Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3952. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 6. Resolution No. 3954 01.7, A3.16.8 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Agreement between the City of Auburn and Ricci Greene Associates for consulting services Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3954. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. IX. MAYOR'S REPORT A. Executive Session Mayor Lewis recessed the meeting to executive session at 8:07 p.m. for approximately fifteen minutes in order to discuss property acquisition pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b) and potential litigation pursuant RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) Mayor Lewis reconvened the meeting at 8:28 p.m. Page 11 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes December 5, 2005 X. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:28 p.m. APPROVED THE DAY OF DECEMBER 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 Page 12