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CITY OF
WASHINGTON
1. CALL TO ORDER
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 3, 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, Lynn Norman, and Virginia Haugen.
Staff members present included Police Chief Jim Kelly, Parks, Arts
and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Information Systems Director
Lorrie Rempher, Planning, Building and Community Director Cindy
Baker, Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy, Principal Planner
Elizabeth Chamberlain, Risk Manager Rob Roscoe, City Attorney
Daniel B. Heid, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Water Utility
Engineer Cynthia Lamothe, and Deputy City Clerk Cathy
Richardson.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy announced that
the public hearing on the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) will be conducted
before the City Council on March 17, 2008 at 7:30
p.m. Director Dowdy stressed the importance to
businesses and property owners of potential financial
impacts that they may encounter in future years with
regards to developing or re-developing property within
the City of Auburn.
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Director Dowdy explained that the City of Auburn is
required to comply with its NPDES permit. The City is
currently under a Phase II NPDES permit, which will
require much more stringent prerequisites to detain
and pre-treat storm water drainage coming from
newly developed sites. The prerequisites will far
exceed current storm water manual standards. While
the goals of the State mandated program are
commendable, the current permit will place the
burden of achieving the State's goals upon the
property owners. The effects of the mandate will
require larger tracts of real estate to be set aside for
storm water detention, increased storm drainage
monthly fees to all properties to help pay for the
increased level of management activities, and higher
costs to new developments to meet new standards.
Director Dowdy reviewed the opportunities for citizens
to participate in the public process in order to protect
their interests.
In response to questions from Mayor Lewis, Director
Dowdy reviewed the following points:
Will the new permit increase development costs?
® The new NPDES permit will increase
develop mentlredevelopment costs 2% to 15%
for a number of factors. The NPDES permit
requires that the City adopt minimum site
development requirements that are equivalent
to those specified in the Washington State
Department of Ecology's 2005 Stormwater
Management Manual for Western Washington,
which requires that stormwater be detained so
that the flows after development match the
flow that would have occurred under forested
conditions. Thus requiring detention of much
larger volumes of stormwater than is currently
required under the City's current regulations.
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Approximately how much will costs increase for
developers and how much will costs increase for a
typical single-family home?
Stormwater facility costs will increase
approximately 25% to 40% under the new
requirements depending on project type and
site conditions. It has been suggested that
stormwater runoff control costs are in the
range of 2% to 10% of total project costs so
total development/redevelopment project cost
increases vary from 2% to 15% depending
upon the site.
* A typical new single-family residence in a plat
of 100 homes would increase in cost by
roughly $800 to $900 per home
Will the requirement to match forested condition flows
apply to all areas of the City and do the new
regulations apply to redevelopment?
Sites discharging directly into the White River
or to infiltration facilities will not be affected.
Every area within the city that is not already
approximately 40% impervious, such as the
White River Basin, will be affected.
Areas within the Green River Basin, unless the
storm water run-off is completely infiltrated, will
be affected by the NPDES permit.
Will the new regulations drive developers and
businesses away from Auburn?
+ It will probably not drive developers and
businesses away from Auburn as most of the
cities and counties in the Puget Sound region
are covered under the new NPDES permit and
must comply with the regulations.
Which types of development will be affected
differently with the new regulations and will
development permit costs and stormwater utility rates
increase?
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* Almost all sites will have some changes in the
development process. Of major import is that
thresholds for site development regulations
have been reduced from five acres to one acre
The City may need to increase development
permit fee costs in order to recoup costs for
anticipated increases in inspections, tracking,
and monitoring.
The City may need to increase its stormwater
utility fees to pay for any new permit
compliance activities such as inspections, cost
tracking, and reporting requirements.
Director Dowdy reported that the new NPDES permit
requirements have been reported to the Master
Builders Association, various chambers of commerce,
and other affected agencies. Director Dowdy
stressed the importance for anyone within western
Washington that may be affected by the new
regulations to consider joining in the appeal of the
cities affected with regard to the onerous conditions
which the NPDES permit requirements may impose.
2. Appointments
There were no appointments.
D. Agenda Modifications
Agenda modification included the removal from the agenda of
Ordinance No. 6152.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1. Application for Development Agreement
A3.16.8
City Council conduct a public hearing to consider the
proposed development agreement from CNB Properties for
property located at 3130 D Street SE, Auburn, WA. The
proposed development agreement addresses permitted
uses, vesting, access for continued operations,
maintenance, repair, alteration, enlargement, and/or
expansion of CNB Properties facilities and properties.
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Principal Planner Elizabeth Chamberlain reported that, in
2006, the City undertook an extensive Comprehensive Plan
amendment and rezoning effort in order to convert industrial
properties to commercial zoning designations. CNB
Properties was one of those properties involved in that
effort. Ordinance No. 6064 adopted the Comprehensive
Plan amendments and Ordinance No. 6067 adopted the
zoning changes, both of which were appealed by CNB
Properties, who owns three of the affected parcels, to the
Growth Management Hearings Board. As part of a
settlement to that case, staff is bringing forth the proposed
development agreement.
Planner Chamberlain displayed an overhead map and
reviewed the location of the CNB Properties parcels,
including the Auto Auction site. Similar to the Utility Vault
issues, staff is focusing primarily on zoning regulations,
vested uses, and potential expansion of the Auto Auction
site. Particularly, the site that fronts the A Street SE corridor
will be developed for commercial uses. The development
agreement will bring the Auto Auction site into light industrial
zoning versus heavy industrial zoning (M2). By bringing the
Auto Auction parcel into a light industrial zone, there will be
less intensive uses than what is currently allowed. In
accordance with the City's non-conforming regulations, the
Heavy industrial zoning would allow the Auto Auction to
continue as a non-conforming use for an indeterminate
period of time.
Planner Chamberlain pointed out that the Planning and
Community Development Committee corrected the wording
in Section two, page three, from "development regulations"
to zoning regulations to clarify that it is for vested uses
only, not all development regulations within the City Code.
(See Item VIII.B.4 of these minutes for further action on
this item.)
At 7:43 p.m., Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing.
Steve Allen, 3117 D Street SE, Auburn
Mr. Allen indicated that he lives across the street from the
subject property and inquired regarding development plans
for the proposed commercial area.
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Mayor Lewis stated that there have been no plans submitted
to the City of Auburn in that regard.
No one else in the audience requested to speak.
At 7:46 p.m., 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. Those wishing to speak are
reminded to sign in on the form provided.
No one in the audience requested to speak.
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
on February 25, 2008 at 3:30 p.m. The Committee discussed and
recommends approval of Resolution Nos. 4305 and 4311. The
Committee also discussed Ordinance No. 6165, Resolution No.
4309, and the Committee matrix. The next regular meeting of the
Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for March 10, 2008 at
3:30 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Norman reported that the Planning and Community
Development Committee met on February 25, 2008 at 5:00 p.m.
The Committee discussed and recommends approval of Resolution
Nos. 4310, 4313 and 4314. The Committee also received
presentations on the preservation of the heritage of the Carnegie
Library and Post Office, the NPDES permit, and the Business
Improvement Area (BIA). The Committee also received a
presentation from Councilmember Wagner on the Les Gove
Community Center and discussed the Committee matrix. The next
regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development
Committee is scheduled for March 10, 2008 at 5:00 p.m.
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C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported that the Public Works Committee met this
afternoon at 3:30. The Committee approved a Right-of-way Use
Permit for the Oxford Court Apartments and contract administration
items. The Committee also determined that Ordinance No. 6152
should be removed from this evening's Council agenda for further
discussion by the Committee. The Committee also discussed 2008
budget amendments, the traffic calming program, and R Street SE
Utility Improvements, which will be a 240 day project beginning this
summer. Councilmember Wagner cautioned citizens that this is a
very large project relating to sewer, storm, and water utilities. The
Committee also discussed storm drainage connection
requirements, a Discretionary Service Agreement with King County
Roads, and capital projects. The next regular meeting of the Public
Works Committee is scheduled for March 17, 2008 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
approved of claims and payroll vouchers, Ordinance No. 6165,
and Resolution Nos. 4309 and 4311, The Committee also
discussed Resolution Nos. 4317, 4313, 4314, 4310, 4322 and
4320, and Ordinance No. 6168. The next regular meeting of the
Finance Committee is scheduled for March 17, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.
E. Community Center
Chair Wagner reported that the Community Center Committee met
February 21, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. The Committee engaged in a
charette on the Community Center site plan and building
configurations. The next meeting of the Community Center
Committee is scheduled for March 4, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. A public
presentation will be conducted by the Community Center
Committee in the near future.
F. Downtown Redevelopment
Chair Norman reported that the Downtown Redevelopment
Committee meeting is scheduled for March 11, 2008 at 3:30 p.m. in
the Council Chambers.
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
Mayor Pro Tern Singer reported that she chaired an Auburn
Tourism Board meeting to discuss a new project entitled "Discover
Auburn Week" which will be held during National Tourism week,
May 7-10, 2008. Events will be held at various locations
throughout Auburn. All Auburn residents will receive a passport to
the events in Auburn Reporter. Mayor Pro Tern Singer also
attended the Pierce County Regional Council annual meeting with
Mayor Lewis and other Councilmembers at which they heard
County Executive John Ladenburg and Puget Sound Regional
Council (PSRC) Executive Director Bob Drewell speak. Mayor Pro
Tern Singer also reported that, last week, six of seven
Councilmembers met for a total of fourteen hours of meetings at
the two-day Council retreat to discuss the direction of the City and
to update the Council's vision map. It was a very productive
retreat.
Councilmember Cerino added that the Pierce County Regional
Council meeting provides great opportunities for Mayor Lewis and
Auburn Councilmembers to network and strengthen relationships
with Pierce County officials. The Pierce County Regional Council
holds an annual meeting and also meets monthly. Councilmember
Cerino stressed the importance of Auburn's representation at the
Pierce County level as we are a bi-county city. Auburn now has
over 6,000 residents residing in Pierce County.
Mayor Lewis pointed out that the number of Pierce County
residents within the City of Auburn has grown from less than 100 to
over 6,000 in the last ten to twelve years. Mayor Lewis thanked
Councilmembers Cerino and Wagner for their representation on
behalf of the City of Auburn. Mayor Lewis reported that Mayor Pro
Tern Sue Singer serves as President of the Puget Sound Regional
Council which includes local representatives from four counties.
Councilmember Peloza reported that he co-chaired the Water
Resource Inventory Area (WRIA 9) Steering Committee with King
County Councilmember Dow Constantine. The WRIA 9 Steering
Committee discussed the new Shoreline Management Act which
protects fish and wildlife habitat along the watershed and wetlands.
New shoreline bulkhead standards will allow for natural erosion
control measures which allows for natural ecosystem erosion to
benefit and increase sediment into our shorelines. The WRIA 9 is
also forming a new ad hoc committee to research federal and state
funding and develop business plan for salmon habitat. It is
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estimated that approximately $25 to $30 million will be needed in
order to initiate the Salmon Habitat Plan. Councilmember Peloza
announced that he will be attending the National League of Cities
Conference in Washington D.C. He serves on the National
League of Cities Steering Committee.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Lewis reported that he attended a meeting of the Valley
Cities Association. The Association has forwarded an agreement
to federal representatives in an effort to apply for funding for a
fiber-optic backbone to be used for public safety throughout the
nine valley cities area and which can be expanded for future use.
This effort was led by City of Auburn Information Services Director
Lorrie Rempher.
Mayor Lewis also reported on the Valley Cities Association's efforts
over the last two years related to connection of the Interurban Trail
from Seattle to the Foothills Trail from Mt. Rainier. There are a few
missing pieces, mainly in the cities of Sumner and Pacific. The
nine valley cities signed an interlocal agreement with Pierce County
organizations to promote coordination of funding, efforts, and
common goals in an effort to complete the trails. It is an economic
development benefit to all affected cities to connect the two trails.
There are a surprising number of citizens that use the Interurban
Trail for commuting purposes to and from work.
Mayor Lewis reported that the Valley Communications Center
(VCC), consisting of the cities of Auburn, Kent and Renton, is
embarking upon a new effort to upgrade the software and hardware
components for their 911 emergency dispatch system. This will be
a multi-million dollar project. Mayor Lewis will be serving as VCC
Committee Chair in the upcoming year. To accommodate the
efforts to upgrade the system, the VCC Committee, which formerly
met twice per year, will now meet monthly or more, as needed.
Mayor Lewis reported on the new Arthur Jacobson Elementary
School located on Lea Hill. The Jacobson's family history dates
back to 1923 and he has asked the family to work with White River
Valley Museum in an effort to record and preserve their history.
Mayor Lewis stated that he and Councilmembers met with the
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Councilmembers today to discuss a
number of issues. The two councils will be planning work sessions
in an effort to resolve common issues and goals.
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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 February 19, 2008 regular City Council
meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2, F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 371584 through 371962 in the
amount of $1,944,394.80 and dated March 3, 2008.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 522644 to 522762 in the amount of
$319,175.27 and electronic deposit transmissions in the
amount of $1,090,373.91 for a grand total of $1,409,549.18
for the pay period covering February 14, 2008 to February
27, 2008.
C. Contract Administration
1. Public Works Agreement Number AG-C-322
A3.16.9, 04.11.1 CP0804
City Council grant permission to enter into Consultant
Agreement No. AG-C-322 with Brown & Caldwell Inc for
professional engineering services for Project No. CP0804,
Green River Pump Station Modifications.
Mayor Pro Tern 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.
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VIII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
1. Ordinance No. 6165
A3.8
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Section 2.03.040 of the Auburn City
Code relating to the appointment of appointive officers
Councilmember Backus moved and Mayor Pro Tern Singer
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6165.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 4305
A1.3
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute a Seattle-
King County Department of Public Health Memorandum of
Understanding on the Local Hazardous Waste Management
Program for 2008 activities
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4305.
Councilmember Wagner noted that Sharon Hlavka is leaving
the City's employ and thanked her for all her efforts over the
years. Councilmember Wagner also pointed out that less
people are using the convenience of the King County
Hazardous Waste Mobile as they have become more
restrictive.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Resolution No. 4306
04.4.13, A3.16.6
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
an agreement with BLRB Architects for consulting service
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Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember
Backus seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4306.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Haugen voted
no.
3. Resolution No. 4309
A3.17
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute Residential
Lease Agreements
Councilmember Backus moved and Mayor Pro Tem Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4309.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
4. Resolution No. 4310
A3.13.8
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 and
CNB Properties, LLC
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember
Backus seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4310.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
5. Resolution No. 4311
A3.17
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute an Office
Space Lease Agreement with the Auburn Area Chamber of
Commerce
Councilmember Backus moved and Mayor Pro Tern Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4311.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
6. Resolution No. 4313
05.1
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A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
A Concessionaire Agreement between the City and the
Optimists Club of Auburn, Washington for the concession
operations at Game Farm Park Ballfields for 2008
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember
Backus seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4313.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
7. Resolution No. 4314
05.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
a Concessionaire Agreement between the City and the Little
League of Auburn, Washington for the concession
operations at the Brannan Park Ballfields and at the Sunset
Park Ballfields for 2008
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember
Backus seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4314.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
8. Resolution No. 4321
03.1, 03.4.2.1.2
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending the moratorium established by
Resolution No. 4300 on the filing of certain land use,
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 as
defined herein, to be effective for a period ending July 22,
2008
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4321.
Councilmember Wagner referred to the map designated as
Exhibit A of the ordinance and requested that staff modify
the map to be consistent with the wording in the ordinance.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
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At 8:21 p.m., Mayor Lewis recessed the meeting for a five
minute intermission and then to executive session for
approximately thirty minutes to discuss pending and
potential litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i). No
Council action is anticipated following the executive session.
Mayor Lewis extended the executive session three times for
a total of forty minutes.
At 9:28 p.m., Mayor Lewis reconvened the regular meeting.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 9:28 p.m.
APPROVED THE DAY OF MARCH 2008.
Peter B. Lewis, Mayor
Cathy Richardson, Deputy City Clerk
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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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