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CITY OF
WASHINGTON
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 2, 2007 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 in
attendance: Rich Wagner, Sue Singer, Gene Cerino, Bill Peloza,
Roger Thordarson and Lynn Norman. Councilmember Nancy
Backus was excused.
Staff members present included: Information Services Director
Lorrie Rempher; Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber;
City Attorney Daniel B. Heid; Chief of Police Jim Kelly; Public
Works Director Dennis Dowdy; Community Development Manager
David Osaki; Finance Director Shelley Coleman; Human
Resources and Risk Management Director Brenda Heineman;
Traffic Engineer Laura Philpot, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a) Proclamation - "Volunteer Week"
Mayor Lewis declared the week the April 15-21, 2007
as "Volunteer Week" in the city of Auburn and
presented Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl
Favor with a proclamation urging all citizens to honor
volunteers of all ages in recognition and appreciation
for their contributions to the community.
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b) Proclamation - "Arbor Day"
Mayor Lewis declared April 12, 2007 as "Arbor Day"
in the city of Auburn and presented Parks, Arts and
Recreation Director Daryl Faber with a proclamation
urging citizens to participate in Arbor Day and protect
trees and woodlands.
c) Proclamation - "YMCA Healthy Kids Day"
Mayor Lewis declared April 14, 2007 as "YMCA
Health Kids Day" in the city of Auburn and presented
YMCA Executive Director George Frasier with a
proclamation in recognition of YMCA Healthy Kids
Day. Mr. Frasier announced that the YMCA will have
several free activities for families in celebration of
Health Kids Day.
d) Auburn's New Golf Professional
Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Faber introduced
Chris Morris, the City's new Golf Professional at the
Auburn Golf Course. Mr. Morris, was assistant pro at
the Auburn Golf Course several years ago and most
recently was the Head Golf Professional at
Horseshoe Lake. Mr. Morris expressed excitement at
the opportunity to be associated with the Auburn Golf
Course again and is looking forward to the opening of
the new clubhouse.
e) Presentation of Washington Festival and Events
Association Awards
Mayor Lewis presented Parks, Arts and Recreation
Director Daryl Faber with the Washington Festival
and Events Association's 2006 Gold Medal Award for
Community Service in relation to the Veterans Day
Parade and a Bronze Medal for Overall Promotion of
the parade. Director Faber thanked Recreation
Marketing Supervisor Julie Brewer and Special
Events Coordinator Kristy Pachciarz whose efforts
were instrumental in the success of the parade and in
receiving the recognition from the Washington
Festival and Events Association.
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2. Appointments
a) Arts Commission
City Council to confirm the appointment of Lela
Brugger to the Arts Commission for athree-year term
to expire on December 31, 2009.
City Council to confirm the appointment of Tanya
Rottle to the Arts Commission for athree-year term to
expire on December 31, 2009.
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember
Wagner seconded to confirm the appointment of Lela
Brugger and Tanya Rottle to the Arts Commission.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
b) White River Museum Board
City Council to confirm the appointment of Warren
King-George to the Museum Board for athree-year
term to expire on December 31, 2009.
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember
Wagner seconded to confirm the appointment of
Warren King-George to the Museum Board.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
D. Agenda Modifications
Agenda modifications included a revised agenda bill and
attachment for Consent Item V.C.S and the removal of Ordinance
No. 6087 from the agenda.
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.
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Alan Keimig, Keimig and Associates, 216 A Street NW, Auburn
Mr. Keimig spoke in favor of Resolution No. 4169 and the request
of Valley. Cities Counseling and Consultation to vacate a portion of
26th Street NE east of I Street NE.
Joe Binetti, 609 21St Street SE, Auburn
Mr. Binetti spoke against Resolution No. 4169 and the request of
Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation to vacate a portion of
26th Street NE east of I Street NE.
C. Correspondence
No correspondence was received for City Council review.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A3.7.6
A. Municipal Services
Chair Cerino reported the Municipal Services Committee met this
evening at 5:00 p.m. The Committee discussed Resolution No.
4170 regarding a permit with King County for the City's 2007 Pea
Patch Garden Project, Parks Project CP0608A and CP0608B
relating to soccer field improvements at Game Farm Park, a
professional services agreement with Olympic Security Services for
Municipal Court security services, regulation of political signs, and
an update on the golf course clubhouse project and cemetery
buildings project. The next regular meeting of the Municipal
Services Committee is scheduled for April 16, 2007.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Norman reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met March 26, 2007. The Committee discussed and
approved Resolution No. 4170 regarding a permit with King County
for the City's 2007 Pea Patch Garden Project, Parks Project
CP0608A and CP0608B relating to soccer field improvements at
Game Farm Park, final pay estimate and acceptance of GSA
Ballfield Lighting Project. The Committee discussed downtown
sidewalks, upgrades to the B Street Plaza, Community
Development Block Grant funding, wood frame construction for
structures over four stories, and Lakeland Hills area re-addressing.
The next regular meeting of the Planning and Community
Development Committee is scheduled for April 9, 2007 at 5:00 p.m.
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C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met March 26,
2007. The Committee reviewed and recommended approval of a
consultant agreement with Northwest Land and Water, Inc., for
water rights investigation work, a consultant agreement with Roth
Hill Engineering to undertake the Comprehensive Water Plan, a
Service Agreement with All Traffic Data Services for traffic
counting, and Resolutions 4132, 4133 and 4134 related to payback
agreements for developer extensions. The Committee discussed
downtown sidewalk design, five story frame construction, concrete
versus asphalt roadway construction, West Valley Highway
pedestrian improvements, Well 5B water production, and the final
results of the SE Main Street neighborhood traffic calming survey.
The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is
scheduled for April 9, 2007 at 2:30 p.m.
D. Finance
Vice Chair Thordarson reported the Finance Committee met this
evening at 6:30 p.m. The Committee reviewed and approved
consent items consisting of claims and payroll vouchers. The
Committee also discussed a professional services agreement with
Olympic Security Services for Municipal Court security services.
The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled
for April 16, 2007 at 6:30 p.m.
IV. REPORTS
At this Time Councilmembers and the Mayor may report on items not
specifically described on the agenda, which are of interest to the
community.
A. From the Council
Mayor Pro Tem Singer reported on quarterly meetings being
conducted between the Suburban Cities Association and the Puget
Sound Regional Council (PSRC). Mayor Pro Tem Singer also
presided over the executive committee meeting of the PSRC, met
with representatives of the Sound Transit marketing department,
and met with leaders of the Sister City Association in preparation
for an upcoming trip to Japan. Mayor Pro Tem Singer also
reported that she, the Mayor and other Councilmembers toured the
City of Puyallup downtown and community center.
Councilmember Wagner reported that he attended the Puyallup
River Watershed Council meeting where the focus of discussion
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was the 2007 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) Municipal Stormwater Permit.
Councilmember Norman reported on the tour of the City of
Puyallup downtown. Councilmember Norman also reported on
meetings involving economic development including discussions
regarding the Auburn Avenue Theater project. Councilmember
Norman also participated in discussions regarding community
building through diversity. Councilmember Norman encouraged
the public to participate in the May 12th Clean Sweep Project.
Councilmember Thordarson reported on his attendance at the
Regional Transit Committee meeting. He will be meeting with
Metro Transit on Wednesday to discuss shuttle service and better
transit connections between Auburn and Seattle and other transit
needs. Councilmember Thordarson also attended the Auburn
Symphony Chamber Concert for Strings held at Mountainview High
School.
Councilmember Peloza reported he attended a planning committee
meeting for the Cities and Schools Forum scheduled for April 25.
Topics for discussion will be gang prevention, before and after
school activities and transportation needs, and emergency
preparedness. Councilmember Peloza also attended the Water
Resource Inventory Area (WRIA 9) management meeting where
the main topic was the 2007 lobbying plan for salmon habitat
restoration for state and federal funding opportunities.
Councilmember Peloza also commented on the tour of the City of
Puyallup downtown and Puyallup's sculpture art loan program.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Lewis urged citizens to participate in this year's Clean
Sweep Project that will take place on May 12. This year's project
will include a pancake breakfast and planting laurel bushes along
the west side of Southeast A Street. Mayor Lewis also spoke
regarding the status of Project Ace in the downtown area. Plans
for the project have recently been submitted to the City and staff is
currently reviewing them.
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.
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A. Minutes
1. Minutes of the March 19, 2007 regular City Council
meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2, F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 360890 through 361303 in the
amount of $1,716,141.45 and dated April 2, 2007.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 519008 to 519121 in the amount of
$268,441.30 and electronic deposit transmissions in the
amount of $943,137.87 for a grand total of $1,211,579.17 for
the pay period covering March 15, 2007 to March 28, 2007.
C. Contract Administration
1. Parks Project Number CP0608
05.2 CP0608
City Council to grant permission to advertise for bids for
Project No. CP0608, Game Farm Park Soccer Field
Renovation.
2. Parks Project Number C317D
05.2 C317D
City Council approve Final Pay Estimate No. 2 to Contract
06-16, with Duchess Construction, Inc. and accept the
construction of Project No. C317D, GSA Ballfield Lighting
Project.
3. Consultant Agreement No. AG-C-278
A3.13.13, A3.16.9
City Council to approve Amendment No. 2 to Consultant
Agreement No. AG-C-278 with Northwest Land & Water,
Inc. for Department of Ecology Phase 2 water rights
investigation work.
4. Consultant Agreement No. AG-C-295
03.4.1.8, A3.16.9
City Council grant permission to enter into Consultant
Agreement No. AG-C-295 with Roth Hill Engineering
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Partners, LLC, for Engineering Services on Project No.
CP0704, Comprehensive Water Plan.
5. Services Agreement No. AG-S-020
A3.16.9, 04.10
City Council grant permission to enter into Service
Agreement No. AG-S-020 with All Traffic Data Services, Inc.,
for the City's annual traffic count program.
D. Call for Public Hearing
1. Petition to Change Building Numbers
04.9.2
City Council to call for a public hearing to be held April 16,
2007 regarding the City's proposed address changes in the
Lakeland Hills area.
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to approve the Consent Agenda.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Resolution No. 4169
03.9 V-03-05
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
regarding Vacation Application Number V-03-05, a petition for
vacation of a portion of 26th Street NE east of I Street NE within the
City of Auburn, Washington
(Resolution No. 4169 was tabled at the March 5, 2007 meeting.)
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Thordarson
seconded to remove from the table and adopt Resolution No. 4169.
Councilmember Wagner spoke in favor of the resolution to den
the requested vacation. He noted that he observed traffic on 26
Street NE and found it to be heavily used. Councilmember Wagner
suggested the street should be retained as part of the City's street
system.
Councilmember Peloza spoke in favor of the resolution to deny the
vacation. He commented that the street is a viable through-street
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that provides various services for the residents in the area and to
Cascade Middle School. Councilmember Peloza stated the right-
of-way should be kept open for school and emergency traffic. He
also noted the traffic count study which warrants keeping the road
open for public use.
Councilmember Cerino spoke in favor of the resolution to deny the
requested vacation. Councilmember Cerino stated the street
provides access for a large area of residents who reside between
22"d and 29t" Streets.
Councilmember Singer also spoke in favor of the resolution. She
suggested that a combination pedestrian amenity/traffic calming
design could be incorporated in the project.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
VII.
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
VIII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
1. Ordinance No. 6087
03.5 PLT06-0007
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving the final plat of Terrace View
Townhomes, including and providing for a right of way use
application approval, the relinquishment of easements and
the authorization of a quit claim deed related thereto
Ordinance No. 6087 was removed from the agenda under
agenda modifications.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 4132
A3.13.9
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute a Payback
Agreement for Developer's Extension between the City of
Auburn and JPS Holdings LLC
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Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember
Thordarson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4132.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
2. Resolution No. 4133
A3.13.9
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute a Payback
Agreement for Developer's Extension between the City of
Auburn and C & M Development Partners LLC
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember
Thordarson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4133.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
3. Resolution No. 4134
A3.13.9
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute a Payback
Agreement for Developer's Extension between the City of
Auburn and Hebert Brothers LLC and Gator NW
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember
Thordarson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4134.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
4. Resolution No. 4170
A3.17
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to
execute Special Use Permit S-28-07 from King County
Facilities Management Division to use King County property
for the purpose of the City's 2007 Pea Patch Garden Project
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember
Wagner seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4170.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
Mayor Lewis recessed the meeting to executive session at
8:21 p.m. for approximately fifteen minutes in order to
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discuss property acquisition or sale pursuant to RCW
42.30.110(1)(b) and (c).
At 8:44 p.m., Mayor Lewis extended the executive session
an additional five minutes.
Mayor Lewis reconvened the meeting at 8:47
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
APPROVED THE DAY OF APRIL 2007.
Peter B. Lewis, Mayor Danielle Daskam, City Clerk
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