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I. CALL TO ORDER
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 16, 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: Chief of Police Jim Kelly;
Information Services Director Lorrie Rempher; Assistant City
Attorney Joseph Beck; Human Resources/Risk Management
Director Brenda Heineman; Planning, Building and Community
Director Cindy Baker; Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy; Senior
Planner Jeff Dixon; Assistant Finance Director Shawn Hunstock;
Parks Planning and Development Manager Bob Wuotila; Senior
Planner Elizabeth Chamberlain; Economic Development Manager
Dave Baron; and City Clerk Danielle Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
There was no announcement.
2. Appointments
There was no appointment for Council consideration.
D. Agenda Modifications
Figures 1 through 4 of the Draft Special Area Plan for Ordinance
No. 6183 were transmitted prior to the meeting.
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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.
Bruce Alverson, Sun Break Cafe, 22 A Street SE, Auburn
Mr. Alverson presented the Council with a petition to save the
"Heritage Oak Tree" and twelve maple trees in the public parking
lot at 7 - 1St Street SW. Mr. Alverson spoke regarding the
preservation of the trees, open space, and public parking in the
downtown area.
Frances Moses, 1025 1 Street NE, Auburn
Ms. Moses addressed the Council regarding fireworks regulations.
She suggested that any revision to the fireworks ordinance include
an exemption for cultural fireworks celebrations.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for Council review.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A3.7.6
A. Municipal Services
Chair Cerino reported the Municipal Services Committee met June
9, 2008. The Committee discussed Ordinance No. 6180 amending
the 2007-2008 Biennial Budget, Ordinance No. 6181 relating to
conduct on public transit property, Resolution No. 4364 amending
an agreement with ACCO Engineered Systems, a proposed graffiti
ordinance, the Fourth of July police enforcement, and crime
deterrent photo enforcement. The next regular meeting of the
Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for June 23, 2008 at
3:30 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Norman reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met June 10, 2008. The Committee discussed a
potential partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of King County
for redevelopment of Les Gove Park. The Committee also
discussed the downtown design guidelines, Ordinance No. 6183
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relating to the Northeast Auburn-Robertson Properties Special
Area Plan, Resolution No. 4354 relating to street address
corrections, Resolution No. 4363 approving a consultant
agreement with Principled Solutions, Ordinance No. 6180
amending the 2007-2008 Biennial Budget, Resolution No. 4353
approving a Bill of Sale for a sanitary sewer line, Resolution No.
4323 and one percent for art funding, and the staining of the
Auburn Way South median pavers. The next regular meeting of
the Planning and Community Development Committee is
scheduled for June 23, 2008 at 5:00 p.m.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met this
afternoon at 3:30. The Committee approved Right-of-way Use
Permit No. 08-08 to allow King County to haul materials for repair
of the levees along the Green River. The Committee also
approved advertisement of Project No. CP0811 the 2008 Arterial
Pavement Patching Project and an engineering services agreement
for Project No. CP0901, the 2009 Local Street Pavement
Preservation. The Committee also approved Resolution No. 4356
establishing an Adopt-a-street/spot Program and discussed the
West Valley Highway Improvement project and required matching
share, parking at Fulmer Field, closures of Oravetz Road and
Kersey Way due to construction, and Ordinance No. 6183 relating
to the Northeast Auburn-Robertson Properties Special Area Plan.
The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is
scheduled for July 7, 2008 at 3:30 p.m.
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. The Committee also approved Ordinance
No. 6180 amending the 2007-2008 Biennial Budget, Resolution No.
4363 approving an agreement with Principled Solutions, Resolution
No. 4364 approving an amendment to the service agreement with
ACCO Engineered Systems, and Resolution No. 4366 accepting
grant funds from the Federal Aviation Administration. The
Committee also discussed Ordinance No. 6181 relating to
regulation of conduct on public transit property, the 2007
Treatment/Release Program, Ordinance No. 6188 regarding
graffiti, and environmentally friendly products. The next regular
meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for July 7, 2008 at
6:30 p.m.
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E. Community Center
Chair Wagner reported the Community Center Committee met
June 5, 2008. The Committee discussed a potential partnership
with the Boys and Girls Club of King County, certification under the
U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design (LEED), parking and pervious pavement,
and public art. The next meeting of the Community Center
Committee is scheduled for June 27, 2008 at 2:00 p.m.
F. Downtown Redevelopment
Chair Norman reported the Downtown Redevelopment Committee
met June 10, 2008. The Committee discussed the Urban Center
Master Plan and the King County grant application process for
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
certification. The next meeting of the Downtown Redevelopment
Committee has been rescheduled for June 25, 2008 so that the
Committee members can participate in a tour of the Pearl District,
South Waterfront, and other neighborhoods in Portland, Oregon.
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 that she and Councilmember
Peloza participated in the monthly Senior Center coffee hour last
week. Mayor Pro Tern Singer advised that she attended a
Prosperity Partnership bus tour of international trade and logistics
locations recently. Mayor Pro Tem Singer also reported on her trip
to Finland and Estonia as President of the Puget Sound Regional
Council.
Councilmember Wagner reported on his attendance at the
Regional Accessibility Partnership meeting in Pierce County where
most of the discussion center on funding for transportation projects
and new rules for transit agencies that provide transportation to
community events.
Councilmember Backus reported that she attended the annual Fire
Relief and Pension Board meeting earlier this evening.
Councilmember Peloza reported on his attendance at the King
County Regional Water Quality Committee meeting which included
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a tour of the Brightwater Treatment Plant construction site.
Councilmember Peloza also attended meetings of the Suburban
Cities Association Public Issues Committee, the Green River
Watershed, and the King County Solid Waste Management
Advisory Committee.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Lewis gave an account of a recent King County Regional
Policy Committee where discussion included methods to boost
recycling, mental health and drug dependency funding, and
proposed King County charter amendments. Mayor Lewis advised
that he also attended a meeting with the Cascade Water Alliance,
attended the South Puget Sound Leadership Institute ten year
anniversary celebration, and a DARE graduation.
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 June 2, 2008 regular City Council
meeting.
2. Minutes of the May 22, 2008 special City Council
meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2, F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 374899 and 374986 through 375611
in the amount of $3,070,556.23 and a wire transfer in the
amount of $4,389.84 and dated June 16, 2008.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 523550 to 523691 in the amount of
$784,910.22 and electronic deposit transmissions in the
amount of $1,148,430.39 for a grand total of $1,933,340.61
for the pay period covering May 29, 2008 to June 11, 2008.
C. Contract Administration
1. Public Works Project No. CP0811
04.9.1 CP0811
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City Council grant permission to advertise for bids for Project
No. CP0811, 2008 Arterial Pavement Patching.
2. Consultant Agreement No. AG-C-336
A3.16.9, 04.9.1 CP0901
City Council grant permission to enter into Consultant
Agreement No. AG-C-336 with The Transpo Group Inc. for
Engineering Services for Project No. CP0901, 2009 Local
Street Pavement Preservation.
Mayor Pro Tem 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.
VIII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
1. Ordinance No. 6180
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, 6145, 6164, 6168 and Ordinance No. 6179
authorizing amendment to the City of Auburn 2007-2008
Budget as set forth in Schedule "A"
Councilmember Backus moved and Mayor Pro Tem Singer
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6180.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Ordinance No. 6181
01.8
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn
Washington, creating a new Chapter 9.100 of the Auburn
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City Code relating to regulation of conduct on public transit
property
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6181.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Ordinance No. 6183
03.4.1.25
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Sections 18.06.010, 18.48.020,
18.48.100, 18.50.050 and 18.56.040 of the Auburn City
Code creating a new Section 18.04.315 and a new Chapter
18.31, C-4, Mixed-use Commercial Zoning District, of the
Auburn City Code and adopting related Comprehensive Plan
Map and Text amendments, related to adoption and
implementation of the Northeast Auburn - Robertson
Properties Special Area Plan
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember
Backus seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No.
6183.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Haugen voted
no.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 4353
A3.13.6
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
a Bill of Sale to Alan and Amy Poe, Fred Poe, and Julie Poe
for a certain section of sanitary sewer line located on private
property
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4353.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Resolution No. 4356
04.9
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A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, establishing an Adopt-a-road/spot Program for
the City of Auburn
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4356.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Resolution No. 4361
03.4.1.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, stating the City Council's support for a
promenade along Division Street from West Main Street to
2nd Street SE
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember
Backus seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4361.
Mayor Pro Tern Singer spoke in favor of additional open
space in the downtown area.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Haugen voted
no.
4. Resolution No. 4363
A3.16.11
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 Principled
Solutions for consulting services
Councilmember Backus moved and Mayor Pro Tern Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4363.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Haugen voted
no.
5. Resolution No. 4364
A3.16.6
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
an amendment to the Service Agreement No. AG-S-003
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(2008) between the City of Auburn and ACCO Engineered
Systems relating to HVAC maintenance services
Councilmember Backus moved and Mayor Pro Tern Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4364.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
6. Resolution No. 4366
F5.4.2, 04.4.9.2
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Auburn City Council to accept
grant funds in the amount of Two Hundred Twenty-one
Thousand Three Hundred Seventy-nine Dollars ($221,379),
from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal
Aviation Administration, to construct a taxiway including
taxiway edge lights (Phase 2), and authorizing the execution
of the grant agreement therefor
Councilmember Backus moved and Mayor Pro Tern Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4366.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
At 8:15 p.m., Mayor Lewis recessed the meeting for a five minute
intermission and then to executive session for approximately twenty
minutes in order to discuss potential litigation and real estate
transaction(s) pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) and RCW42.30.110(1)(b)
and (c). Mayor Lewis extended the executive session twice for a total of
thirty additional minutes.
At 9:13 p.m., Mayor Lewis reconvened the meeting.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 9:13 p.m.
APPROVED THE DAY OF JULY 2008.
Peter B. Lewis, Mayor Danielle Daskam, City Clerk
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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
Tenotes attachments included in Council agenda packet.
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