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1. CALL TO ORDER
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
October 6, 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: Parks, Arts and Recreation
Director Daryl Faber, Information Services Director Lorrie
Rempher, Human Resources/Risk and Property Management
Director Brenda Heineman, Planner Stacey Borland, Principal
Planner Elizabeth Chamberlain, Police Chief Jim Kelly, Public
Works Director Dennis Dowdy, Finance Director Shelley Coleman,
City Attorney Daniel B. Heid, Transportation Planner/Grants
Manager Chris Hankins, Communications Manager Dana Hinman,
Principal Planner Jeff Dixon, Assistant Planning Director Kevin
Snyder, Senior Planner Karen Scharer, Domestic Violence Victim
Advocate Shelly David, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a) Proclamation - "Community Planning Month"
Mayor Lewis proclaimed the month of October 2008
as Community Planning Month in the city of Auburn.
Mayor Lewis presented the proclamation to Principal
Planner Elizabeth Chamberlain.
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b) Proclamation - "National Arts and Humanities
Month"
Mayor Lewis proclaimed the month of October 2008
as National Arts and Humanities Month in the city of
Auburn.
Mayor Lewis presented the proclamation to Arts
Commissioner Linda Elliott, Museum Board President
Warren King George, and Museum Volunteer and
Facilities Coordinator Janet Wells.
Ms. Elliot reported that the Arts Commission is
celebrating 25 years of service to the City of Auburn.
Ms. Elliot invited the Auburn community to attend
upcoming events which are focused on public art,
performing arts, and visual arts. Ms. Elliot thanked
Mayor Lewis and Councilmembers for their support of
the arts.
c) Proclamation - "Domestic Violence Awareness
and Prevention Month"
Mayor Lewis proclaimed the month of October as
Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month
in the city of Auburn.
Mayor Lewis presented the proclamation to Domestic
Violence Victim Advocate Shelly David and Domestic
Violence Task Force Volunteers Beth Hollis and
Virginia Adkinson.
Mayor Lewis thanked Ms. David, Ms. Hollis, and Ms.
Adkinson for their efforts to end domestic violence.
Ms. Hollis commended the efforts of the many
volunteers working in the Auburn community to end
domestic violence and thanked the Soroptomist Club
of Auburn, Auburn Eagles Club, Top Foods, Sam's
Club, and Valley Cities Counseling for their support of
various programs. Ms. Hollis also thanked the
Auburn Police Department for their efforts in providing
support and safety to the families involved as victims
of domestic violence. Ms. Hollis also thanked Mayor
Lewis for his support of the various programs.
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Mayor Lewis commended the efforts of
Councilmembers Singer, Norman and Backus for
their participation and support of the domestic
violence awareness and prevention programs.
d) Washington Public Employers Labor Relations
Association Certificate of Accomplishment
presented to Employee Relations and
Compensation Manager John Fletcher.
Mayor Lewis presented a Certificate of
Accomplishment to Employee Relations and
Compensation Manager John Fletcher which
recognized his work and dedication with regard to the
establishment of the E-gov database implementation.
Mayor Lewis thanked Mr. Fletcher for his efforts on
behalf of the City of Auburn.
e) Traffic Calming Strategies Report
Police Chief Jim Kelly presented a Power Point
presentation on the Auburn PhotoSafe and Red Light
Photo Enforcement Programs. The digital photo
enforcement program was launched on June 30,
2006. The goal of the program has been, and
continues to be, to improve traffic safety through
reduction of red light violations and associated
collisions and to reduce the incidents of speeding in
our school zones. Chief Kelly presented photos
depicting a right angle collision in one of the enforced
intersections to demonstrate the serious affects of red
light running and the resulting collisions that can
occur. Red light violations from July 2007 to January
2008 accounted for approximately 5,300 violations, of
which 4,718 resulted in infractions and 14% were
rejected upon review.
Chief Kelly explained that when RedFlex, who
administers the program, forwards the information to
the Police Department the alleged violations are
reviewed by the traffic officers on a daily basis. The
police officers make the final determination on
whether there are facts and sufficient grounds to
issue an infraction. Some reasons for rejection
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include an unclear or unreadable license plate
number, a dealer license plate number which cannot
be confirmed to a particular registered owner,
emergency vehicles going through an intersection
under lawful authority, or that it may not have been a
violation according to set standards. Overall, the
number of violations per month has decreased since
the program's inception from 870 to 770 per month.
Chief Kelly reported that there are currently three
PhotoSafe Program school zones at Dick Scobee,
Chinook, and Mt. Baker elementary schools.
Chief Kelly displayed charts depicting alleged
violations and infractions issued before and after
implementation of the PhotoSafe Programs for the
various camera locations.
Chief Kelly reviewed statistics related to requests for
mitigation hearings for infractions, of which 22% were
for infractions issued via the PhotoSafe Program and
50% were for infractions issued directly by an officer.
Citizens have on-line access to PhotoSafe Program
videos that depict alleged violations and also have the
right to request mitigation hearings. The majority of
the cases dismissed were as a result of the registered
owners appearing in person before the judge and
declaring under penalty of perjury that they were not
the operator of the vehicle at the time the infraction
was captured.
Chief Kelly spoke regarding the successes of the
PhotoSafe Program and the collaborative process for
implementation between the Police Department,
Public Works Department, Information Services,
Municipal Court, and Legal Department. Staff
members are encouraged by expressions of support
for the program's goals of increased public safety by
Auburn citizens. Staff continues to identify additional
locations for more photo enforcement cameras, both
in school zones and warranted intersections. Chief
Kelly displayed a video of "near misses" with regard to
collisions in all the PhotoSafe intersections. Chief
Kelly noted that all of these "near misses" occurred at
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least three seconds after the traffic light had turned
red and after the program had been in place for over
a year.
In response to questions from Mayor Lewis, Chief
Kelly stated that there have been no fatalities at the
PhotoSafe intersections since the program's
inception.
Mayor Lewis commended Council's decision to use
net funds from the PhotoSafe Program for
neighborhood traffic calming improvements.
Transportation Planner/Grants Manager Chris
Hankins presented a Power Point overview of the
Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program and
associated funding.
Mr. Hankins stated that staff frequently receives
comments from Auburn citizens about neighborhood
speeding, cut-through traffic, and pedestrian safety.
Without attention to these issues neighborhoods
would become adversely affected. In response to
neighborhood concerns the City of Auburn developed
the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program in 2005.
To improve the livability of the City's neighborhoods
the Program addresses the following issues:
• Speeding
• Cut-through traffic
• Pedestrian and school zone safety
• Reduction of negative affects of automobile
use
• Alteration of driver behavior
Mr. Hankins explained that the Program is structured
as a multi-phase toolkit to help the residents and the
City work together to achieve safer neighborhoods.
Under Phase I, residents notify the City of a traffic
concern and a technical analysis to determine the
extent of the problem is performed. Phase I typically
consists of measures that are easier to implement,
are of lower cost, and are often less contentious such
as:
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• Traffic education
• Installation of new signs
• Pavement markings
• Vegetation management
• Targeted law enforcement
• Placement of temporary speed radar signs
Based upon the findings of Phase I, the City and
neighborhood may proceed to Phases II and III.
These phases typically include altering the
configuration of neighborhood streets so that they
often require engineering, are of higher costs, and
require community consensus prior to installation.
Phases II and III may include devices such as:
• Speed cushions
• Traffic circles
• Permanent speed radar signs
• Raised intersections or crosswalks
• Neighborhood entry treatments such as
landscape islands and lane separations
Mr. Hankins reported that in 2007 the Auburn City
Council approved moving all PhotoSafe Program net
funds to the budget for the Neighborhood Traffic
Calming Program. With limited funding there is an
impact to the range of options available in the Traffic
Calming Program process. Mr. Hankins reviewed the
Program's annual budget, which would be
jeopardized without the PhotoSafe Program.
Mr. Hankins reviewed the list of neighborhoods where
traffic calming projects have been completed or are in
process, neighborhoods requesting traffic calming
projects, and complaints received since the inception
of the PhotoSafe Program. He also reviewed various
traffic calming devices and signage and the issues
they are intended to alleviate.
Mayor Lewis indicated that the City was one of the
municipalities recently approached with regard to a
state initiative effort. Communities with PhotoSafe
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Programs were asked to comment on the proceeds
from the programs and were asked if they would
continue the program if there were no net proceeds
from the programs. Mayor Lewis responded to the
request with information regarding revenues received
and associated costs of service and indicated that the
City of Auburn would be unable to continue the
program without PhotoSafe Program revenues as the
costs would be prohibitive.
2. Appointments
There was no appointment for Council consideration.
D. Agenda Modifications Traffic calming strategies report
Agenda modifications included a presentation on traffic calming
strategies, the addition of a contract administration item to the
Consent Agenda for a consultant agreement with DKS Associates,
the correction of scrivener's errors to the titles of Ordinance Nos.
6185 and 6186 that appear on the agenda, and a revised
agreement related to Resolution No. 4401.
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.
Tom Erdmann, 1301 16th Street NE, Auburn
Mr. Erdmann indicated that he was a recipient of an infraction
under the red light photo enforcement program. He stated that,
prior to this evening, he was unaware of the extent of the benefits
provided by the PhotoSafe Program and thanked Chief Kelly for his
presentation. Mr. Erdmann requested status on progress of
development in the downtown area, in particular on Main Street,
and commented on the progress and development of the Kent
Station located within the City of Kent.
Mayor Lewis indicated that he would respond to Mr. Erdmann once
others in the audience had an opportunity to speak.
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Judy Walker, 1402 22nd Street NE, Unit #301, Auburn
Ms. Walker referred to a letter presented to Mayor Lewis and
Councilmembers regarding rent increases to residents at Rio Verde
Estates. Ms. Walker spoke regarding drastic measures that
residents may have to take due to the increases. Ms. Walker
urged Mayor Lewis and Councilmembers to assist the senior
citizens residing at Rio Verde Estates.
John Worthington, 4500 SE 2nd Place, Renton
Mr. Worthington expressed concerns with regard to the Growth
Management Act. He spoke in opposition to development of
residential housing in the downtown area as he feels that it reduces
areas that might be relegated to public space. Mr. Worthington
expressed his belief that city centers should create a substantial
profit center. Mr. Worthington also spoke regarding regulation of
lane miles and modes of public transportation.
Jeff Mann, Apex Engineering, 2601 South 35th Street #200,
Tacoma
Mr. Mann spoke regarding Ordinance No. 6187 and proposed
Auburn City Code changes. Mr. Mann spoke on behalf Todd Duty
who owns 80 acres adjacent to Lakeland Hills. The property is part
of the Lakeland Hills planning area. Mr. Mann indicated that they
have been working on his client's project and meeting with City
staff since June 2006. His client paid approximately 40% of the
cost of the Environmental Impact Study (EIS) for the Lakeland Hills
planning area. Mr. Mann requested that they be allowed the option
to follow through on the project, which began under the current
development agreement ordinance. Mr. Mann requested that
Council delay the adoption of Ordinance No. 6187 in order for the
project to be completed.
Todd MacRae 210 - 37th Street SE, Auburn Manor Mobilehome
Park
Mr. MacRae spoke regarding water rates being charged to the
residents of Auburn Manor. Mr. MacRae stated that park residents
are being charged for water at a commercial rate. Other
mobilehome parks charge residents at the residential rate, which is
considerately less than the commercial rate. Mr. MacRae
requested assistance from Council with regard to billing issues.
Mayor Lewis stated that mobilehome park owners determine if their
park will have one single meter or meters for each space. Those
parks with one meter are billed at the commercial rate, and in turn
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bill each resident individually. The City has worked to ensure that
there are equitable billing procedures for third party billing. Mayor
Lewis directed staff to work with Mr. MacRae to determine if the
park is following proper third party billing requirements.
No one else in the audience requested to speak.
In response to earlier comments from Mr. Erdmann regarding the
status of downtown development, Mayor Lewis reviewed the history
of development in the downtown area beginning in the 1980's. At
that time, the downtown area was struggling as they had lost most
of the major merchants. In an effort towards redevelopment, the
Auburn City Council, Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce, Auburn
Downtown Association, and a broad group of citizens came
together to develop the Downtown Plan which is in effect today.
Many surrounding local jurisdictions in the Puget Sound area were
suffering from the same issues in their downtown cores. The City
of Auburn began acquiring properties in the downtown area to
provide a means of controlling the types of development going into
their downtown area as developers were not concerned about the
City's needs.
At that time, the City of Kent was afforded the opportunity to
purchase approximately 20 acres right next to their downtown core
allowing them to proceed with their downtown development.
Shortly thereafter, many economic setbacks occurred causing
plans to be halted. A forthcoming agreement from a developer to
purchase the property for approximately 25% less than the City of
Kent paid for it caused a tremendous debate among their Council
and was ultimately approved by a split vote.
During this time, the City of Renton was moving ahead with its
redevelopment. They had the opportunity to purchase three main
parcels of land in the heart of their downtown area. At the same
time, Boeing offered them a 65 acre parcel allowing the City of
Renton to proceed with their downtown development.
In the meantime, the City of Auburn was dealing with 26 parcels
spread over 5 'h blocks which were owned by 14 separate owners.
After many long hours of meetings, the City was able to start
accumulating property. During that time, the City owned most of
the block behind City Hall and advertised a Request for Proposals
for development of a 20,000 square foot building to include a
parking garage of at least 300 spaces with the proviso that the City
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would retain 150 of the spaces and would receive revenue from the
sale of the property. The best proposal was received from Auburn
Regional Medical Center. The proposal was received in 2004-
2005, which the City accepted. Then the catastrophic event of
Hurricane Katrina occurred, destroying two of the hospitals owned
by that group which in turn delayed the progress of their proposal to
the City of Auburn. After three years, they are finally able to begin
construction.
While all that was going on the Cavanaugh family, who owned one
of the oldest businesses in Auburn, made a separate agreement
with a private contractor to construct a multi-million dollar hotel with
residential and retail components in the downtown core. Mayor
Lewis indicated that the City of Kent also had an agreement with
the same developer at that time. The developer then encountered
financial difficulties causing the projects to come to a halt.
At 8:39, Councilmember Haugen left the meeting without
commenting on the reason for her departure.
Mayor Lewis continued his narrative indicating that the Cavanaugh
family project was never built and the residential component of the
Kent Station was never built due to the developer's financial
problems and departure from the United States.
The City continued to work with developers and also towards
acquiring downtown properties. The City recently started working
on developer agreements. Auburn Professional Plaza is in the final
stages of ground breaking for development of a 90,000 square foot
building on the block adjacent to and east of City Hall. Across the
street to the south of City Hall, development of a 50,000 square
foot retail and residential development with underground parking is
anticipated to begin in March 2009. The City has a master
agreement with a developer including development of
approximately 4 or 5 blocks, including the Cavanaugh property,
which is anticipated to begin sometime in 2010.
Mayor Lewis pointed out that the City of Auburn has the best transit
center in the Puget Sound area. The City will endeavor to develop
transit oriented development with retail in the base and residential
above.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for Council review.
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III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A3.7.6
A. Municipal Services
Chair Cerino reported that the Municipal Services Committee met
on September 22, 2008 at 3:30 p.m. The Committee discussed
and recommends approval of Ordinance No. 6200. The
Committee also discussed parking of truck trailers on B Street NW
and Ordinance No. 6177. The next regular meeting of the
Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for October 13, 2008 at
3:30 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Norman reported that the Planning and Community
Development Committee met on September 22, 2008 at 5:00 p.m.
in a joint meeting with the Arts Commission. The Committee
received a report on the Arts Commission's goals, activities and
strategies for 2009. The Committee also discussed and
recommends approval of the Master Plan Development Agreement
under Resolution No. 4401 and discussed Ordinance No. 6200 and
the Human Services 2009 funding recommendations and statistical
performance data of 2008 funding recipients. The Committee also
received a report from Planning, Building and Community Director
Cindy Baker and reviewed the Planning and Community
Development Committee matrix. The next regular meeting of the
Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for
October 13, 2008 at 5:00 p.m.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported that the Public Works Committee met this
afternoon at 3:30 p.m. The Committee discussed and
recommends approval of contract administration items. The
Committee also discussed Ordinance No. 6204, an interlocal
agreement for wholesale water with the City of Covington and
Water District 111, and quasi judicial code revisions. The
Committee also received a report on the development code update,
discussed an easement relinquishment in the Lakeland Hills area,
received updates on the Storm and Sanitary Sewer Comprehensive
Plans, and received a project status report. The next regular
meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for October
20, 2008 at 3:30 p.m.
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D. Finance
Chair Backus reported that the Finance Committee met this
evening at 6:30. The Committee discussed and recommends
approval of claims and payroll vouchers and Ordinance Nos. 6182,
6184, 6185, 6186, and 6187. The Committee also discussed
Resolution Nos. 4401 and 4402, streamlined sales tax, and
Ordinance No. 6177. The next regular meeting of the Finance
Committee is scheduled for October 20, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.
E. Community Center
Chair Wagner reported that the Community Center Committee met
on September 23, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. The Committee focused on
finding cost reductions and discussed design details and a potential
partnership with the Boys & Girls Club. The next meeting of the
Community Center Committee is scheduled for October 7, 2008 at
1:00 P.M.
F. Downtown Redevelopment
Chair Norman reported that the Downtown Redevelopment
Committee has not met since her last report of the September 3,
2008 meeting at which they discussed finalization of the design
standards and guidelines and downtown plaza locations. The next
meeting of the Downtown Redevelopment Committee is scheduled
for October 14, 2008 at 4:00 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
Deputy Mayor Singer reported that the Committee of the Whole
conducted a meeting on September 29, 2008. The Committee
discussed the Comprehensive Water Plan and future water rights
to assure adequate water for the City of Auburn. She also
attended the Suburban Cities networking dinner, Puget Sound
Regional Council's (PSRC) tours of McChord Air Force Base and
Fort Lewis Army Base, and the PSRC Executive Committee
meeting where they learned that PSRC was awarded the number
one metropolitan planning organization in the county out of 348
such organizations. Deputy Mayor Singer noted that she was
interviewed at Comcast by Tony Ventrella for a spotlight interview.
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Councilmember Norman reported on the City's diversity project and
multi-cultural roundtable. They had a very successful and
productive meeting. The next meeting will be held October 30,
2008 at the Auburn Senior Center. Councilmember Norman invited
interested citizens to participate in the diversity project.
Mayor Lewis noted that interested citizens should contact
Community Services Manager Duanna Richards at 253-931-3041.
Councilmember Cerino spoke regarding the importance of
Councilmembers belonging to various organizations outside of the
City Council.
Councilmember Peloza reported that the City received a grant in
the amount of $51,000 from the King Conservation District for
startup and operation costs for a farmers market in Auburn. The
farmers market is slated to open in June 2009. He attended the
National League of Cities Energy, Environment and Natural
Resources Steering Committee where they discussed carbon
emissions, water supply planning regarding reclamation and
desalination processes, bark beetle policy, sustainability and
international outreach. He also attended the Metropolitan Water
Pollution Abatement Advisory Committee meeting at which they
discussed sewer infiltration and stormwater inflow prevention
techniques.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Lewis commended the efforts of Building Maintenance
Technician Jeff McIntyre who formerly had a GED and recently
received his high school diploma. Mr. McIntyre was instrumental in
legislation regarding flying the Prisoners of War (POW) flag at
governmental agencies in Washington State.
Mayor Lewis also spoke regarding City efforts related to conducting
neighborhood meetings. There were recently Block Watch
meetings in the Rio Verde, Evergreen Heights, Hidden Valley, and
Lea Hill areas.
Mayor Lewis also attended a Valley Cities meeting and an awards
banquet at the Mason's Lodge at which outstanding City of Auburn
and Valley Regional Fire Authority employees were honored.
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Mayor Lewis spoke regarding his and Mrs. Lewis' attendance at
various churches throughout Auburn in an effort to show support
for and encourage community cooperation.
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 September 15, 2008 regular City Council
meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2, F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 378601 through 378606 and 378610
through 379119 in the amount of $2,263,463.56 and two
wire transfers in the amount of $264,820.82 and dated
October 6, 2008.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 524554 through 524682 in the
amount of $820,996.39 and electronic deposit transmissions
in the amount of $736,599.34 for a grand total of
$1,557,595.73 for the pay period covering September 11,
2008 to October 1, 2008.
C. Contract Administration
1. Public Works Project No. CP0757
04.11.1
City Council award Contract 08-08, Project No. CP0757,
2007 Large Water Meter and Vault Replacement Project, to
Slead LLC on their low bid of $196,927.68 plus WA State
sales tax of $17,723.49 for a total contract price of
$214.651.17.
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2. Public Works Project No. CP0760
04.9.1 CP0760
City Council award Contract 08-04, Project Number CP0760,
Auburn Way North Pedestrian Crossing, to Merlino Brothers,
LLC on their low bid of $223,734.50.
3. Public Works Project No. C322A
04.9.1 C322A
City Council approve Final Pay Estimate No. 9 to Contract
05-10 in the amount of $22,229.05, for a total contract price
of $1,871,497.58, with Rodarte Construction and accept the
construction of Project No. C322A, West Main Street
Improvements.
4. Consultant Agreement No. AG-C-344
04.9.1 C201A
City Council grant permission to enter into Consultant
Agreement No. AG-C-344 with CH2M Hill for Engineering
Services on Project No. C201A - M Street Grade
Separation.
5. Consultant Agreement No. AG-C-341
City Council grant permission to enter into Consultant
Agreement No. AG-C-341 with DKS Associates for
engineering services for Project No. CP0820, 2008 Signal
Improvement Project.
Deputy Mayor Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to approve the Consent Agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
VI.
VII.
VIII.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
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1. Ordinance No. 6182
03.4.2, 03.6
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Sections 10.02.120, 12.64A.060,
13.41.070, 15.68.150, 19.04.080, relating to appeals
Councilmember Backus moved and Deputy Mayor Singer
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6182.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
2. Ordinance No. 6184
03.4.2, 03.6
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Sections 14.02.020, 14.02.090,
14.03.030, 14.03.040, 14.03.050, 14.13.020, and 14.20.120
of the Auburn City Code relating to appeals
Councilmember Backus moved and Deputy Mayor Singer
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6184.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
3. Ordinance No. 6185
03.4.2, 03.6
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Sections 18.04.260, 18.46.060,
18.62.030, 18.62.040, 18.64.020, 18.64.030, 18.66.160,
18.66.030, 18.68.040 and 18.70.060 of the Auburn City
Code relating to appeals
Councilmember Backus moved and Deputy Mayor Singer
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6185.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
4. Ordinance No. 6186
03.4.2, 03.6
An Ordinance of the City Council
Washington, amending Sections
16.08.190, 17.06.050, 17.06.080,
17.10.040, 17.12.010, 17.12.260,
17.14.060, 17.16.030, 17.18.010,
of the City of Auburn,
16.06.100, 16.06.330,
17.06.110, 17.10.010,
17.12.270, 17.14.055,
17.18.020, 17.22.030,
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17.22.050 and repealing Section 17.06.060 of the Auburn
City Code relating to appeals
Councilmember Backus moved and Deputy Mayor Singer
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6186.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
5. Ordinance No. 6187
03.4.2, 03.6
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Sections 14.02.040, 14.08.010 and
16.10.030 of the Auburn City Code, and repealing Chapter
14.21 of the Auburn City Code relating to development
agreements
Councilmember Backus moved and Deputy Mayor Singer
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6187.
Councilmember Cerino inquired if applications are vested
under the prior City Code if they were received prior to
adoption of Ordinance No. 6187.
City Attorney Daniel Heid indicated that Washington State
Law provides a mechanism whereby determination may be
made on whether projects are vested or not. It depends
upon when the triggers occur, such as whether a sufficient
and complete application has been received that would then
vest under the laws that exist at the time of application.
In response to questions from Councilmember Wagner
regarding passage of Resolution No. 4401, Attorney Heid
indicated that resolutions are effective immediately upon
adoption whereas adopted ordinances are effective five
days after publication.
Deputy Mayor Singer expressed concerns with regard to the
time and effort as shared by Mr. Mann during audience
participation and asked for clarification with regard to vesting
of his client's project.
Discussion followed regarding appropriate timing and
options with regard to the vesting of an application under
Washington State Law.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
6. Ordinance No. 6200
01.8
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Section 9.08.010 of the Auburn City
Code relating to aggressive begging
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6200.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
7. Ordinance No. 6204
F4.3, 04.11.2, 04.8.3
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Sections 13.06.360 and 13.48.100
of the Auburn City Code relating to utility rates
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6204.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
8. Ordinance No. 6205
03.5 PLT08-0003
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving the final plat of Carrington Pointe
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember
Backus seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No.
6205.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
B. Resolutions
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1. Resolution No. 4401
A3.13.4, 03.3.23
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 Alpert
International, LLP for a Master Plan Development
Agreement
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember
Backus seconded to introduce and adopt Resolution No.
4401.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
At 9:26 p.m., Mayor Lewis recessed the meeting for a five minute
intermission and then to executive session for approximately thirty
minutes to discuss pending/potential litigation pursuant to RCW
42.30.110(1)(i). Mayor Lewis extended the executive session twice for a
total of twenty additional minutes.
Mayor Lewis reconvened the regular meeting at 10:21 p.m.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 10:21 p.m.
APPROVED THE DAY OF OCTOBER 2008.
Peter B. Lewis, Mayor
Cathy Richardson, Deputy City Clerk
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
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