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I. CALL TO ORDER
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 19, 2008 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 Virginia Haugen. Councilmember Lynn Norman was excused
from the meeting.
Staff members present included: Public Works Director Dennis
Dowdy; GIS/Data Integration Manager Ashley Riggs; Storm
Drainage Engineer Tim Carlaw; Chief of Police Jim Kelly; Planning,
Building and Community Director Cindy Baker; Assistant Building
Official Patrick Gravseth; Senior Planner Chris Hankins; City
Attorney Daniel B. Heid; Finance Director Shelley Coleman; Parks,
Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber; Risk Manager Rob
Roscoe; Policy, Codes and Environmental Programs Manager
Steven Pitcher; and City Clerk Danielle Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a) Miss Auburn Goodwill Ambassador Proclamation
Mayor Lewis read and presented a proclamation
designating 2008 Miss Auburn Cara Rudd as City of
Auburn Goodwill Ambassador. Miss Rudd was
present to accept the proclamation and thanked the
Mayor and City Council for their support and the
honor to act as a Goodwill Ambassador for the City of
Auburn.
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Additionally, Miss Rudd announced that this year's
Miss Auburn Scholarship Program awarded more
than $75,000 in scholarships to the contestants. On
average, the twenty-four contestants received $3,500.
Ms. Rudd also spoke briefly regarding the
components of the scholarship program, mentorship,
and her platform to integrate the arts into academic
learning.
2. Appointments
There were no appointments.
D. Agenda Modifications
Agenda modifications included revised Ordinance No. 6163
transmitted under Item VIII.A.5 of these minutes, revised
Resolution No. 4303 transmitted under Item VIII.B.2 of these
minutes and the addition of Resolution No. 4316 transmitted under
Item VI11.B.4 of these minutes.
CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS 8~ CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1. Proposed Address Changes
04.9.2
City Council conduct a public
proposal to institute an addrE
residence knows as 5716
Auburn Way South
hearing to consider the City's
ss change for a single family
auburn Way South to 5715
Assistant Building Official Patrick Gravseth presented the
staff report regarding the proposed address change for
parcel number 272105-9150. Mr. Gravseth stated it was
discovered through utility billing that the subject property was
improperly addressed with a duplicate address. The City is
proposing to change the address to 5715 Auburn Way
South, consistent with the City's address system.
Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing at 7:42 p.m. There
being no one in the audience wishing to speak regarding the
issue, Mayor Lewis closed the hearing.
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2. Moratorium
03.4.2.1.2, 03.1
City Council conduct a public hearing on the moratorium
established by Resolution No. 4300 adopted on January 22,
2008 on the filing of land use applications, building and
grading permit applications in the drainage area contributing
surface flows to Mill Creek tributaries 0045, 0047, 0048 and
0053 as identified by King County and as defined by
Resolution No. 4300. RCW 35A.63.220 requires the Council
to conduct a public hearing on this moratorium within sixty
days from the effective date of the moratorium.
Public Works Director Dowdy responded to Mayor Lewis's
question regarding the moratorium on the development of
the West Hill annexation area as it relates to the drainage
area contributing flows to Mill Creek tributaries 0045, 0047,
0048 and 0053. Mr. Dowdy displayed a map of the
moratorium area and the four drainage areas. Mr. Dowdy
explained that the streams flow from the highlands through
the lowland areas from the south to the north. Typically,
when the storm water reaches South 287th, the water begins
to be impeded by a number of factors.
Director Dowdy also displayed an aerial photo of the
moratorium area. He proposed to modify the moratorium
area to take the properties in the lowlands out of the
moratorium area, leaving the steeper properties that drain
into the low lands under the moratorium. By removing the
low lands from the moratorium area, the City may be able to
provide incentives for property owners to come forward with
proposals to develop new drainage systems.
In response to questions from Council, Mr. Dowdy explained
that the drainage area extends from approximately 51St
Avenue South to the Green River.
Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing at 7:52 p.m.
Vicki Knutson, 29118 52"d Place South, Auburn
Ms. Knutson reported that she had a 55 square foot kitchen
addition and remodel planned for her residence prior to the
imposition of the moratorium. Under the moratorium, she is
unable to proceed with her project. She expressed concern
that the moratorium was not discussed during the
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community meetings prior to annexation of the West Hill
.area.
Mara Heiman, 6340 South 287t" Street, Auburn
Ms. Heiman stated that she resides in the area of the low
lands. She has been working with King County over the last
ten years to improve drainage in the area. She stated that
property owners in the area have had difficulty obtaining
permits from King County to clear the ditches in the drainage
area. Ms. Heiman was accompanied by ten of her
neighbors in support of her comments. Ms. Heiman spoke
in favor of an opportunity to work among her neighbors and
the City to improve the drainage in the area.
Charles Turbak, 1307 West Valley Highway North, Suite
107, Auburn
Mr. Turbak expressed support for Public Works Director
Dowdy's proposal to amend moratorium area.
Howard Cottier, 181 Old Beaver Valley Road, Port Ludlow,
WA
Mr. Cottier stated that he owns property in the low land area.
He expressed support for Public Works Director Dowdy's
recommendation to amend the moratorium area.
Roseanne Donley, 6638 South 287t" Street, Auburn
Ms. Donley agreed with comments made earlier by Mara
Heiman and Howard Cottier.
Joe Schuler, 28014 West Valley Highway, Auburn
Mr. Schuler spoke of the past condition of the area
compared to the current condition of drainage areas. Mr.
Schuler expressed concern with the impact of storm
drainage on his property.
There being no further comments, Mayor Lewis closed the
hearing at 8:01 p.m.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to direct staff to prepare a resolution that would
redefine the boundaries of the moratorium area defined in
Resolution No. 4300 to exclude those areas in the flatlands
generally north of 292~d and add language to allow
development on existing developed lots that does not
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increase the building impervious area by more than ten
percent.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
B. Audience Participation
This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak
to the City Council on any issue. Those wishing to speak are
reminded to sign in on the form provided.
Members of Boy Scout Troop 406, Brandon Rudolph and Edward
Zielinski, were in attendance during this evening's meeting.
Edward Zielinski is working towards his Citizenship in the Nation
Merit Badge and Brandon Rudolph is working towards obtaining his
Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge.
Nancy Wyatt, President of the Auburn Area Chamber of
Commerce, 108 South Division Street, Suite B, Auburn
Ms. Wyatt spoke regarding proposed Ordinance No. 6166 relating
to electronic message signs. Ms. Wyatt proposed an amendment
to the ordinance that would allow electronic message signs on the
Auburn Way corridor from 4t" Street NE to 4t" Street SE.
Daniel Timm, 31624 117t" Avenue SE, Auburn
Mr. Timm lives in the newly annexed area of Lea Hill and spoke
regarding representation on the City Council. He also requested
that the minutes for the Community Center Committee meeting
contain more detail of the items discussed. Mayor Lewis reported
that Councilmembers Norman and Peloza reside on Lea Hill and
added that all Councilmembers are accessible to the public. Mayor
Lewis encouraged Mr. Timm to contact any one of the seven
Councilmembers regarding any issue.
Jeff Knutson, 29118 52nd Place S, Auburn
Mr. Knutson thanked the Council for the amendment to the West
Hill moratorium area passed earlier this evening.
C. Correspondence
No correspondence was received.
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111. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A3.7.6
A. Municipal Services
Chair Cerino reported the Municipal Services Committee met
February 11, 2008. The Committee reviewed Ordinance No. 6160
and discussed upgrades to the City's phone system, Resolution
No. 4303 approving a contract with the Auburn Food Bank,
Ordinance No. 6164 approving a budget amendment, Resolution
No. 4305 relating to the Local Hazardous Waste Management
Program, and Ordinance No. 6123 adopting a new Chapter 3.59 of
the Auburn City Code relating to state tax in the annexation areas.
The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is
scheduled for February 25, 2008 at 3:30 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Vice Chair Backus reported the Planning and Community
Development Committee met February 11, 2008. The Committee
recommended approval of Resolution No. 4306 approving an
agreement with BLRB Architects, Ordinance No. 6161 amending
the city code relating to flood hazard areas, and Ordinance No.
6166 regarding electronic message boards. The Committee also
received an update on the farmers' market proposal and discussed
Ordinance No. 6154 regarding a commercial loading zone and the
fats; oils and greases (FOG) Control Program. The next regular
meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee
is scheduled for February 25, 2005 at 5:00 p.m.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met this
afternoon at 3:30. The Committee discussed contract
administration items that appear on the Council agenda this
evening. The Committee also discussed Ordinance No. 6154
regarding a commercial loading zone and Ordinance No. 6166
regarding electronic message signs. The next regular meeting of
the Public Works Committee is scheduled for March 3, 2008 at
3:30 p.m. The Public Works Committee will meet in a special
session on Friday, February 22, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. so that members
can participate in a field tour of various city locations in order to
become familiar with the operations of the Public Works
Department.
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D. Finance
Chair Backus reported the Finance Committee met this evening at
6:30 p.m. The Committee approved consent items, including
claims and payroll vouchers. The Committee also recommended
approval of Ordinance No. 6123 imposing a sales and use tax as a
credit against the state tax relating to annexation, Ordinance No.
6163, as revised, exempting the City from paying fees to itself,
Ordinance No. 6164 regarding a biennial budget amendment,
Resolution No. 4303, as revised, relating to a contract with the
Auburn Food Bank for the Auburn Cares Program, and Resolution
No. 4312 relating to upgrades to the City's phone system. The
Committee also discussed Resolution No. 4311 regarding a lease
agreement with the Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce,
Ordinance No. 6165 regarding appointive officers, and Resolution
No. 4309 authorizing residential lease agreements. The next
regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for March
3, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.
E. Community Center
Chair Wagner reported that the Community Center Committee met
March 7, 2008. The Committee discussed the contract with the
architects, BLRB Architects and the specific uses and sizes of the
Community Center rooms. In response to Mr. Timm's comments
made earlier under audience participation, Chair Wagner stated
that the minutes of previous meetings have just recently been
reviewed by the committee members and will be available on the
City's web site in the near future. The next meeting of the
Community Center Committee is scheduled for Thursday, February
21, 2008 beginning at 8:00 a.m.
F. Downtown Redevelopment
Vice Chair Singer reported that the Downtown Redevelopment
Committee met February 5, 2008 in order to tour other downtown
redevelopment projects in the area. The Committee also met
February 6, 2008 to discuss the scope of the committee. The
Committee decided to meet on a regular basis on the second and
fourth Tuesdays of the month at 3:30 p.m. The next regular
meeting of the Downtown Redevelopment Committee is scheduled
for March 4, 2008 at 3:30 p.m.
IV. REPORTS
At this time the Mayor and City Council may report on significant items
associated with their appointed positions on state, regional and local
organizations.
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A. From the Council
Councilmember Wagner reported on his attendance at the Pierce
County Regional Access Mobility Project meeting which included a
briefing on new state law regarding Transportation Benefit Districts
for cities. Councilmember Wagner also attended the Puyallup
River Watershed Council where discussion included low impact
development and storm water treatment.
Councilmember Peloza reported that he attended the Metropolitan
Water Pollution Abatement Advisory Committee and the
Metropolitan Solid Waste Advisory Committee. Councilmember
Peloza advised that King County is looking for a site in South King
County for a new transfer station to replace the existing Algona
transfer station in 2016. Councilmember Peloza also attended the
King County Regional Water Quality Committee where discussion
centered on the 2008 work plan and the Regional Wastewater
Services Plan comprehensive review report.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Lewis reported on a meeting with Sound Transit Director
Joni Earl where he stressed the need for an additional transit
garage in Auburn. Mayor Lewis noted that the original plan called
for two garages-the existing garage and another on the C Street
lot owned by Sound Transit. Mayor Lewis stated that there are no
more places in Auburn to put surface parking and the second
garage is desperately needed. The City's new Transit, Trails and
Transportation Committee chaired by Roger Thordarson will be
meeting regularly with Sound Transit regarding the second Sound
Transit garage.
Mayor Lewis also reported on his regular meeting with the Auburn
School District administration to discuss a number of issues,
especially youth programs.
Mayor Lewis also happily attended the 100th birthday celebration
for Mary Rice which was overflowing with friends and family.
Mayor Lewis also briefly reported on his attendance at the King
County Council's Regional Policy Committee.
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 February 4, 2008 regular City Council
meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2, F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 370996 through 371000 and
vouchers 371130 through 371583 in the amount of
$2,372,402.43 and a wire transfer in the amount of
$4,289.84 and dated February 19, 2008.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 522515 through 522643 in the
amount of $756,408.62 and electronic deposit transmissions
in the amount of $1,083,633.10 for a grand total of
$1,840,041.72 for the pay period covering February 1, 2008
to February 13, 2008.
C. Contract Administration
1. Public Works Project Number CP0748
04.9.1 CP0748
City Council approve Final Pay Estimate No. 4 to Small
Works Contract 07-16 in the amount of $2,190, for a total
contract price of $104,885.45, with Roadrunner Striping Inc.
and accept construction of Project No. CP0748, 2007
Citywide Channelization.
2. Public Works Project Number CP0635* (Wagner/Dowdy)
03.3.15
City Council award Small Works Contract 07-23, Project
Number CP0635, Gateway Sign at M Street SE, to Tye
Miller, Inc. on their low bid of $51,899.00 plus Washington
State sales tax of $4,618.12 for a total contract price of
$56,507.12.
3. Public Works Project Number CP0738* (Wagner/Dowdy)
04.9.1 CP0738
City Council approve Final Pay Estimate No. 5 to Contract
07-08 in the amount of $7,178.00 for a total contract price of
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$931,427.84, with ICON Materials and accept construction
of Project No. CP0738, 2007 Citywide Thin Asphalt
Overlays, Local Streets.
Mayor Pro Tem Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to
approve the Consent Agenda.
MOTION CARRIED. 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. 6123
03.1, F6.7
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, adopting a new Chapter 3.59 of the Auburn
City Code imposing a sales and use tax as authorized by
RCW 82.14.415 as a credit against the state tax, relating to
annexations
Councilmember Backus moved and Mayor Pro Tem Singer
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6123.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
2. Ordinance No. 6154
04.10
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Section 10.36.490 of the Auburn
City Code relating to commercial loading zones
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6154.
MOTION CARRIED. 5-1. Councilmember Haugen voted
no.
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3. Ordinance No. 6160
04.7
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Chapter 8.08 of the Auburn City
Code relating to solid waste
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6160.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
4. Ordinance No. 6161
03.4.2.4
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Chapter 15.68 of the Auburn City
Code relating to flood hazard areas
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6161.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
5. Ordinance No. 6163
F4.3
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Section 2.03.030 of the Auburn City
Code authorizing the Mayor to exempt the City from paying
fees to itself
Councilmember Backus moved and Mayor Pro Tem Singer
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6163.
MOTION CARRIED. 5-1. Councilmember Haugen voted
no.
6. Ordinance No. 6164
F3.21
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Ordinance No. 6066, the 2007-2008
Biennial Budget Ordinance, as amended by Ordinance Nos.
6086, 6092, 6103, 6119, 6124, 6127, 6128, 6132, 6133,
6144, and 6145 authorizing amendment to the City of
Auburn 2007-2008 Biennial Budget as set forth in Schedule
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Councilmember Backus moved and Mayor Pro Tem Singer
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6164.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
7. Ordinance No. 6166
03.4.2.1.2
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Chapter 18.56 of the Auburn City
Code relating to changing message center signs
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to refer Ordinance No. 6166 to the Planning and
Community Development Committee.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 4294
04.9.2
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, assigning a corrected address for a single
family residence
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4294.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
2. Resolution No. 4303
03.11
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 Mayor Pro Tem Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4303/
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
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3. Resolution No. 4312
A2.5
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
an agreement with Qwest for the purpose of upgrading the
City's phone system to provide increased functionality for
City operational support
Councilmember Backus moved and Mayor Pro Tem Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4312.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
4. Resolution No. 4316
03.10.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, denying a conditional use permit to allow a
triplex within an R2 Single Family Residential Zone at 504 H
Street NE, Auburn, Washington
A revised Resolution No. 4316 was distributed to the
Council.
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4316.
MOTION CARRIED. 5-0. Councilmember Haugen
abstained.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:54 p.m.
APPROVED THE DAY OF MARCH 2008.
Peter B. Lewis, Mayor
Danielle Daskam, City Clerk
City Council agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's
Office, on the City website, and via a-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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