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CALL TO ORDER
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 21, 2008 7:30 PM
A. Flag Salute
Mayor 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: Information Services Director
Lorrie Rempher; Human Resources and Risk Management Director
Brenda Heineman; Planning, Building and Community Director
Cindy Baker; Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy; Chief of Police
Jim Kelly; City Attorney Daniel B. Heid; Parks, Arts and Recreation
Director Daryl Faber; Finance Director Shelley Coleman; Principal
Planner Elizabeth Chamberlain; and City Clerk Danielle Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a) Riverside High School - Riverside Ravens Girls
Basketball Team
Mayor Lewis recognized the Riverside Raven's girls
basketball team for their award of the State 3A Class
Championship.
The Auburn Riverside Girls Basketball team under the
direction of head coach Adam Barrett earned back-to-
back THREE-A state championships.
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The Ravens brought the first girls basketball state title
to the school in 2007 with a 56-46 victory over Chief
Sealth - dealing Sealth their only loss of the season
and giving the Ravens their first championship and
finished with an overall record of 27-2.
The 2008 team finished with a record of 25 - 3 and
defeated Kennedy High School in the championship
game 48-40 behind the 18 points of Mercedes
Whetmore and the tournament's Most Valuable
Player Katie Grad.
Mayor Lewis and Councilmember Gene Cerino
presented certificates of achievement to Head Coach
Adam Barrett and Assistant Coaches Frank Parker,
Gary Wilson and Laine Lenihan, and players
Mercedes Whetmore, Katie Grad, Gina Hagerty, Kara
Jenkins, Nichole Jackson, Taylor Wofford, Rachel
Givens, Randi Raiford, Kathleen Cooper, and
Stephanie Egwuatu.
b) Proclamation - "Volunteer Week"
Mayor Lewis declared the week of April 27 to May 3,
2008 as Volunteer Week in the city of Auburn. Mayor
Lewis and City Councilmember Gene Cerino
presented Senior Center Supervisor Radine Lozier
with the Volunteer Week Proclamation.
c) Proclamation - "National Day of Prayer"
Mayor Lewis presented Marge Gordon with a
proclamation declaring May 1, 2008 as a "National
Day of Prayer" in the city of Auburn.
d) Washington State Department of Transportation
HOT Lanes Presentation
Mr. Craig J. Stone, P.E., Administrator with the
Washington State Department of Transportation
presented an overview of the SR 167 High
Occupancy Toll (HOT) Lanes Pilot Project, similar to
highways in Minneapolis as well as other cities across
the country. The HOT lane pilot project consists of
nine miles of SR 167 between Renton and Auburn.
The HOT lanes will be open during the day (typically
tolled between 5 a.m. and 7 p.m.) and open to all
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traffic at night. The lanes will still be free to High
Occupancy Vehicles (HOV) and motorcycles. The
tolls will vary from $0.50 to $9.00 depending on the
volume of traffic. Revenue will be used to pay for
operations and maintenance, increased enforcement
and added incident response.
The HOT lanes will have ten access points for
entering and exiting the HOT lane. Tolls will be
collected by the same electronic payment system
used on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. Mr. Stone
displayed a sample of the Good to Go pass,
transponder and shield (for times of HOV travel).
Depending on the weather, the project will have a
two-phase opening: double-line striping for the
access points will be completed April 20-27; the HOT
lanes will be open for tolling of solo drivers on May
3rd.
The goal of the project is to keep the HOT lanes
moving at least 45 mph ninety percent of the time.
The Department of Transportation will assess the
project and will report annually to the Legislature and
the Transportation Commission on such items as:
freeway efficiency and safety, effectiveness for
transit, person and vehicle movements by mode,
ability to finance improvements and transportation
services through tolls; and the impacts on all highway
users (HOT, HOV and General Purpose).
e) State and Federal Legislative Update
Government Relations Manager Carolyn Robertson
provided an update on the state legislative session
and Federal appropriation requests.
The 2008 Legislative session included the passage of
over 300 bills. Some bills of note include:
• ESHB 1030 regarding alluding a police vehicle
• ESHB 1773 relating to toll imposition
• 2SHB 2557 relating to trial court operation
• ESHB 2878 relating to the transportation budget
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• ESSB 6573 regarding state revenues for public
safety
• ESSB 6580 regarding location solutions to climate
change
• SB 6795 relating to public facilities districts (failed)
Government Relations Manager Robertson reported
on her efforts to secure federal appropriations for the
A/B Corridor Project and the M Street Project.
Additionally, Ms. Robertson reported that
Congressman Smith has listed the proposed $3.5
million Valley Cities wi-fi project to improve regional
broadband communications for public safety as his
priority project.
2. Appointments
a) Urban Tree Board
City Council to confirm the appointment of Arnie Galli
to the Urban Tree Board for a term to expire
December 31, 2010.
Mayor Pro Tern Singer moved and Councilmember
Wagner seconded to confirm the appointment of
Arnie Galli to the Urban Tree Board.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
D. Agenda Modifications
Appendix A to Resolution
meeting.
No. 4343 was transmitted prior to the
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. Those wishing to speak are
reminded to sign in on the form provided.
Sara Byers, 1702 C Street SE #B, Auburn
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Ms. Byers expressed concern with the attire worn by the
employees at Cowgirls espresso stand located on A Street SE.
Ms. Byers displayed samples of the type of clothing she witnessed
worn by the employees of the coffee stand. Ms. Byers objected to
the location of the business in proximity to the Terminal Park
Elementary School.
Lonnie Green, 2215 K Street SE, Auburn
Mr. Green spoke regarding code enforcement issues related to his
property. Mr. Green stated that he felt he was being harassed by
code enforcement officers.
Shelley Scramstad, 1510 4th Street NE, Auburn
Ms. Scramstad expressed opposition to the Cowgirls espresso
stand on A Street SE and the attire worn by the baristas.
Jessica McDonald, 504 21St Street SE, Auburn
Ms. McDonald expressed opposition to the Cowgirls _ espresso
stand on A Street SE and the attire worn by the baristas.
Janice McDonald, 1802 C Street SE, Auburn
Ms. McDonald expressed opposition to the Cowgirls espresso
stand on A Street SE and the attire worn by the baristas.
Mayor Lewis responded to the comments made regarding Cowgirls
espresso stand and advised that if the attire is appropriate and
legal on a public beach, it is appropriate and legal for a business.
Faith Ritchie, Chief Executive Officer, Valley Cities Counseling and
Consultation, 2704 1 Street NE, Auburn
Ms. Ritchie spoke in favor of Ordinance No. 6167 regarding
supportive housing on the agenda this evening. Ms. Ritchie stated
that if the ordinance is passed, Valley Cities Counseling and
Consultation will build 24 studio apartments and a manager's unit
that will allow local residents who have been homeless to have
affordable rents with services.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for City Council review.
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III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A3.7.6
A. Municipal Services
Chair Cerino reported the Municipal Services Committee met April
14 at 3:30 p.m. The Committee approved consent items and
Resolution Nos. 4339 and 4343. The Committee discussed
Resolution Nos. 4344, 4336, and 4342. The Committee also
discussed a Professional Services Contract with FCS Group for
work related to a fee study. The next regular meeting of the
Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for April 28, 2008 at
3:30 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Norman reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met April 14. The Committee reviewed Ordinance No.
6167 related to supportive housing and Contract No. AG-C-239 for
the Auburn Environmental Park birding tower. The Committee also
discussed a Professional Services Contract with FCS Group to
conduct a fee study, hammerhead and panhandle parcels, traffic
impact fees, downtown design standards, and Resolution No.
4342. The next regular meeting of the Planning and Community
Development Committee has been rescheduled to meet April 22,
2008 at 5:00 p.m.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met today at
3:30 p.m. The Committee approved a right-of-way permit for this
year's Clean Sweep event, a consultant agreement with The
Transpo Group for the M Street NE/Harvey Road and 8th Street
Intersection Improvements, consultant agreement with Roth Hill
Engineering for Les Gove Neighborhood Improvements, and final
pay estimate for Project No. CP0630. The Committee also
reviewed Resolution No. 4338 approving a Public Way Agreement
with MCI Communications, Resolution No. 4328 accepting a grant
from the Transportation Improvement Board for the design and
construction of West Valley Highway Improvements, and
Resolution No. 4340 approving a Public Works Trust Fund Loan
Agreement for the M Street NE/Harvey Road and 8th Street
Intersection Improvements. The Committee discussed the Mill
Creek Restoration Project, the 15th Street culvert, Ordinance No.
6167 regarding supportive housing, and a proposed adopt-a-road
program for the City. The next regular meeting of the Public Works
Committee is scheduled for May 5, 2008 at 3:30 p.m.
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D. Finance
Chair Backus reported the Finance Committee met this evening at
6:30. The Committee approved consent items consisting of claims
and payroll vouchers, Resolution No. 4341 relating to surplus
items, and Resolution No. 4344 approving an Agreement for
Services with FCS Group to conduct a fee study for development
activities in the city. Chair Backus clarified that Resolution Nos.
4334, 4336 and 4337 that appear on this evening's agenda were
approved by the Finance Committee on April 7, 2008. The
Committee also discussed Resolution Nos. 4338 approving a
Public Way Agreement with MCI Communications and Resolution
No. 4342 authorizing a letter of intent with Alpert International. The
next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for
May 5, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.
E. Community Center
Chair Wagner reported the Community Center Committee met April
10, 2008, and reviewed design space. Chair Wagner announced
that the City Council has scheduled a special meeting for the
purpose of holding an open house to allow a presentation and
receive public comments regarding the proposed Community
Center building and site concept design. The next meeting of the
Community Center Committee is scheduled for April 24, 2008 at
9:00 a.m.
F. Downtown Redevelopment
Chair Norman reported the Downtown Redevelopment Committee
met April 8, 2008 to discuss the letter of intent and negotiation
process with Alpert International. The next regular meeting of the
Downtown Redevelopment Committee is scheduled for April 22,
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.
A. From the Council
Mayor Pro Tern Singer reported on the upcoming Puget Sound
Regional Council General Assembly meeting and vote on the
Vision 2040 plan.
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Councilmember Cerino reported on a meeting of the Transportation
Committee for the Puget Sound Regional Council.
Councilmember Peloza reported that as a member of the King
County Regional Water Quality Committee, he presented a
Duwamish Waterway Superfund Awareness Program to the
Suburban Cities Association Public Issues Committee.
Councilmember Peloza also reported on his attendance at the
Metropolitan Solid Waste Advisory Committee meeting where the
main topic of discussion was methods to extend the life of the
Cedar Hills landfill.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Lewis reported that he was recently appointed as the
Suburban Cities Association representative on the mental health
taxing initiative that will provide mental health care to members of
the community in need. Mayor Lewis also reported on his
membership on the King County Regional Policy Committee. He
noted that any countywide policy issues are required to go through
the Regional Policy Committee. This year, the King County Council
voted to approve the agenda for the Regional Policy Committee as
set forth by the Suburban Cities.
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
Minutes of the April 7, 2008 regular City Council
meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2, F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 373139 through 373593 in the
amount of $2,567,943.90 and dated April 21, 2008.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 523012 to 523141 in the amount of
$756,274.52 and electronic deposit transmissions in the
amount of $1,087,921.93 for a grand total of $1,844,196.45
for the pay period covering April 3, 2008 to April 16, 2008.
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C. Contract Administration
1. Consultant Agreement AG-C-329 with Susan Black
Architects
A3.16.7, 05.1.2
City Council grant permission to enter into Consultant
Agreement No. AG-C-329 with Susan Black Architects, for
architectural and engineering services on the design of a
birding tower and associated elevated trail system.
2. Consultant Agreement AG-C-328 with The Transpo
Group
A3.16.9, 04.9.1 CP0611
City Council grant permission to enter into Consultant
Agreement No. AG-C-328 with The Transpo Group for
Engineering Services on Project No. CP0611 - M Street
NE/Harvey Road and 8th Street Improvements.
3. Consultant Agreement AG-C-331 with Roth Hill
Engineering Partners LLC
A3.16.9, 04.9.1 CP0762
City Council grant permission to enter into Consultant
Agreement No. AG-C-331 with Roth Hill Engineering
Partners, LLC. for Engineering Services for Project No.
CP0762, Les Gove Neighborhood Improvements.
4. Public Works Project CP0630
04.12.1 CP0630
City Council approve Final Pay Estimate #5 to Contract 06-
24 in the amount of $15,702.69, for a total contract price of
$448,951.07, with Construct Company, LLC and accept
construction of Project No. CP0630, 2006/2007 Citywide
Sidewalk Improvements.
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
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There was no new business.
VIII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
1. Ordinance No. 6167
03.4.2.1.2
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, creating a new Section 18.04.891 of the
Auburn City Code, and amending Sections 18.18.020,
18.18.050 and 18.52.020 of the Auburn City Code relating to
supportive housing
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember
Backus seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No.
6167 with the following amendment to Section 3 of the
Ordinance, City Code Section 18.18.050(C)(1) to read:
"Minimum lot area per unit: 1200 sq. ft and no more than 25
units per acre."
Principal Planner Chamberlain explained that the proposed
amendment to the Ordinance relates to the supplemental
development standards. It was discovered that the
minimum lot area per unit originally proposed did not
address the proposed project or future proposed projects in
other areas of the city. The proposed revision sets a
minimum lot area per unit with a cap of units per acre.
There was brief discussion regarding minimum standards for
off-street parking.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 4334
A1.4.1
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 Recovery
Centers of King County (RCKC)
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Councilmember Backus moved and Mayor Pro Tern Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4334.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Resolution No. 4336
F4.6.1, A3.13.4
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington declaring certain real property as surplus and
authorizing its disposal
Councilmember Backus moved and Mayor Pro Tern Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4336.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Haugen voted
no.
3. Resolution No. 4337
A3.17, A3.16.6
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute Park
Caretaker Lease Agreements
Councilmember Backus moved and Mayor Pro Tern Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4337.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
4. Resolution No. 4338
03.10.9
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
a Public Way Agreement between the City of Auburn and
MCI Communications Services, Inc.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4338.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Haugen voted
no.
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5. Resolution No. 4339
02.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
the First Amendment to the Valley Communications Center
Interlocal Agreement
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4339.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
6. Resolution No. 4341
F4.6.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, declaring certain items of property as surplus
and authorizing their disposal
Councilmember Backus moved and Mayor Pro Tern Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4341.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Haugen voted
no.
7. Resolution No. 4342
A3.13.4
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute a letter of
intent with Alpert International, LLLP for development of
downtown properties
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember
Backus seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4342.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
8. Resolution No. 4343
04.4.9.1.2
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
an agreement for the day-to-day operation and management
of the Auburn Municipal Airport between the City of Auburn
and Airport Management Group, LLC
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Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4343.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
9. Resolution No. 4344
F4.3
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
an Agreement for Services between the City of Auburn and
FCS Group to conduct a fee study for development activities
within the city
Councilmember Backus moved and Mayor Pro Tern Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4344.
In response to questions from Mayor Pro Tern Singer,
Finance Director Coleman stated that the fee study will
examine the fees associated with the development sections
of the Planning and Public Works Departments and
determine whether the fees correlate to the actual costs of
providing the services. Any change in fees will be reviewed
by Council committees.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-1. Mayor Pro Tern Singer voted no.
At 9:14 p.m., Mayor Lewis recessed the meeting for a five minute intermission
and then to executive session for thirty minutes in order to discuss
pending/potential litigation and property acquisition/sale pursuant to RCW
42.30.110(1)(i) and RCW 42.30.110(1)(b) and (c). Mayor Lewis indicated that
further action may follow the executive session.
Mayor Lewis reconvened the meeting at 9:38 p.m.
City Attorney Heid read the following resolution by title:
Resolution No. 4346
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 Millennium Investment Group,
LLC
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Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Backus seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 4346.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
APPROVED THE DAY OF MAY 2008.
Peter B. Lewis, Mayor Danielle Daskam, City Clerk
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