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WASHINGTON
I. CALL TO ORDER
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
November 3, 2008 7:30 PM
A. Flag Salute
Deputy Mayor Sue Singer called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
and led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
B. Roll Call
Councilmembers present included: Rich Wagner, Sue Singer,
Gene Cerino, Bill Peloza, Lynn Norman and Virginia Haugen.
Councilmember Nancy Backus was excused.
Staff members present included: Information Services Director
Lorrie Rempher; Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber;
Chief of Police Jim Kelly; City Attorney Daniel B. Heid; Finance
Director Shelley Coleman; Risk Manager Rob Roscoe; Public
Works Director Dennis Dowdy; Planning, Building and Community
Director Cindy Baker; Assistant Planning Director Kevin Snyder;
Planner Chris Andersen; Human Services Manager Michael Hursh;
and City Clerk Danielle Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a) Proclamation - "National American Indian
Heritage Month"
On behalf of Mayor Lewis, Deputy Mayor Singer read
and presented a proclamation declaring the month of
November 2008 at "National American Indian
Heritage Month" in the city of Auburn to Hilda
Maryhew representing the Daughters of the American
Revolution. The purpose of National American Indian
Heritage Month is to honor the original peoples of
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America and to recognize their contributions to the
past and to the future of America.
2. Appointments
a) Auburn Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
City Council to confirm the appointment of Dixie B.
Scahal to the Auburn Lodging Tax Advisory
Committee to fill the unexpired term of Jennifer
Corona whose term expires December 31, 2009.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember
Cerino seconded to confirm the appointment of Dixie
B. Scahal to the Auburn Lodging Tax Advisory
Committee.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
D. Agenda Modifications
There was no change to the agenda.
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.
Melony Kirkish, 1732 Rainier Street, Sumner, WA
Ms. Kirkish inquired regarding the City's vision to market Auburn as
a regional entertainment center. Deputy Mayor Singer invited Ms.
Kirkish to speak with her regarding tourism efforts either after the
meeting or via email.
Cheryl Creson, 1420 21St Street SE, Auburn, WA
Ms. Creson stated she was speaking on behalf of downtown
service oriented merchants. She spoke regarding a petition that
was submitted to the City in June 2008 from several downtown
businesses for the disestablishment of the Business Improvement
Area (BIA). Ms. Creson objected to the BIA assessment.
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Russ Jones, 11018 SE 322nd Street, Auburn, WA
Mr. Jones expressed disappointment with police response to a 911
call made from the Zion Lutheran Church and Preschool this
morning. Mr. Jones stated that this morning someone threw a
large rock through a large plate glass window at the church. After
calling 911 and dispatch advising that an officer was enroute, -Mr.
Jones learned that an officer filed a report on line instead of
contacting the church. Mr. Jones requested Chief Kelly investigate
the incident. Mr. Jones provided a copy of his comments and a
photograph of the damages to the church.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for Council review.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A3.7.6
A. Municipal Services
Chair Cerino reported that the Municipal Services Committee met
October 27, 2008. The Committee reviewed Ordinance No. 6206
relating to golf course fees. The Committee also discussed charge
guards anti-idling for patrol cars and the Sixth Amendment to the
Purchase and Sale Agreement with Auburn Regional Medical
Center. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services
Committee is scheduled for November 10, 2008 at 3:30 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Norman reported that the Planning and Community
Development Committee met October 27, 2008. The Committee
discussed City membership in the International Council for Local
Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) which supports sustainable
development. The Committee also discussed Ordinance No. 6206
relating to golf course fees, the 2009 Annual Action Plan relating to
Community Development Block Grant funds, Tourism Board
activities, the International Code Council mandate for sprinkler
systems for single family homes (effective 2011), policy guidance
for financial security for plats, and proposed code amendments
relating to storage containers. The next regular meeting of the
Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for
November 10, 2008 at 5:00 p.m.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met this
afternoon at 3:30. The Committee reviewed final payment for the
2008 Arterial Pavement Patching Project, surplus equipment, the
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Les Gove Neighborhood Improvements Project, the design
standards update project, a letter from the Federal Emergency
Management Administration (FEMA) relating to the Endangered
Species Act, an update on public works projects, and Resolution
No. 4413 approving a lease agreement with the Auburn Downtown
Association. The next regular meeting of the Public Works
Committee is scheduled for November 17, 2008 at 3:30 p.m.
D. Finance
Vice Chair Singer reported the Finance Committee met this
evening at 6:30. The Committee reviewed claims and payroll
vouchers, Resolution No. 4408 regarding surplus property, and
Resolution No. 4413 relating to a lease between the City and the
Auburn Downtown Association. The Committee discussed
Ordinance No. 6207 regarding the levy of property taxes,
Resolution No. 4411 relating to a Local Hazardous Waste
Management Program grant, airport rate and fee increases, an
annexation update, the Auburn School District Capital Facilities
Plan, and the Sixth Amendment to the Purchase and Sale
Agreement with the Auburn Regional Medical Center. The next
regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for
November 17, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.
E. Community Center
Chair Wagner reported the Community Center Committee met with
the Multi-cultural Roundtable on October 30, 2008 to discuss the
ways that cultural and ethnic groups will use the new Community
Center and the Les Gove Campus. The next meeting of the
Community Center Committee is scheduled for November 19, 2008
at 2:00 p.m.
F. Downtown Redevelopment
Chair Norman reported the Downtown Redevelopment Committee
met October 28, 2008, and discussed the City Hall plaza area. The
next regular meeting of the Downtown Redevelopment Committee
has been rescheduled for November 19, 2008 at 4:00 p.m.
G. Committee on Committees
Chair Wagner reported the Committee on Committees met October
31, 2008. The Committee discussed Council goals for 2009 that
will be included in the biennial budget. The Committee also
discussed potential Council committee assignments. The next
meeting of the Committee on Committees is scheduled for
December 1, 2008 at 7:15 p.m.
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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
Councilmember Wagner reported that he participated in a meeting
of the State Route 164 Corridor Working Group. The working
group is reviewing the Washington State Department of
Transportation study for potential bypass routes for traffic between
Highway 18 and the Enumclaw area.
Councilmember Peloza reported on his attendance at the King
County Solid Waste Advisory Committee and commented on a
work group called Beyond Waste which focuses on waste
reduction. Councilmember Peloza also reported on a meeting of
the King County Water Pollution Abatement Advisory Committee
meeting where one of the topics of discussion was pharmaceutical
pollution.
Deputy Mayor Singer announced that the Veterans' Day Parade
will be held this Saturday at 11:00 a.m. Deputy Mayor Singer
congratulated the White River Museum on a successful fund raiser
and reported that she received a national award on behalf of the
Puget Sound Regional Council for the Outstanding Metropolitan
Planning Organization. Deputy Mayor Singer also reported that the
City Council held a special meeting on October 27, 2008 to
consider a Development Agreement with Parkstone Investments
for the Renaissance at Auburn project.
Councilmember Norman added that the Veterans' Day activities
also include the high school marching band competition which will
be held at Memorial Stadium at Auburn High School.
Councilmember Peloza also reminded that the American Legion
Veterans will host a breakfast at the Senior Center Saturday
morning as part of the Veterans' Day activities.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed on the Consent Agenda are considered by the City
Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed.
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A. Minutes
1. Minutes of the October 20, 2008 regular City Council
meeting.
2. Minutes of the October 27, 2008 special City Council
meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2, F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 379642 through 379993 in the
amount of $943,908.01 and dated November 3, 2008.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 524806 through 524924 in the
amount of $363,243.88 and electronic deposit transmissions
in the amount of $1,179,073.14 for a grand total of
$1,542,317.02 for the pay period covering October 16, 2008
to October 29, 2008.
C. Contract Administration
1. Public Works Project No. CP0811* (Wagner/Dowdy)
04.9.1 CP0811
City Council approve Final Pay Estimate No. 5 to Contract
08-14 in the amount of $833.20, for a total contract amount
of $615,114.98, with ICON Materials, a Division of CPM
Development Corporation, and accept construction of
Project No. CP0811, 2008 Arterial Pavement Patching
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to
approve the Consent Agenda.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
VIII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
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A. Ordinances
1. Ordinance No. 6206
F4.3, 04.4.7
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Sections 3.72.010, 3.72.020,
3.72.030 and 3.72.040 of the Auburn City Code relating to
golf course fees and charges and establishing policies for
operating the Auburn Golf Course
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6206.
In response to a question from Councilmember Haugen,
Director Faber explained that the golf course fees will be
developed through a market rate study rather than the strict
criteria and procedure of requiring a comparison of eight
area golf courses. The proposed fees would be
recommended by the Director to the Park Board, which in
turn will make a recommendation to the City Council. The
fees will be approved by resolution.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 4408
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 Peloza moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4408.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
2. Resolution No. 4409
03.4.1.7
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, relating to the Consolidated and Annual Action
Plans
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Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4409.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
3. Resolution No. 4412
03.10.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, extending for an additional six month period of
time a moratorium on the filing of applications for conditional
use permits (CUPs) in property located within the R-2 single-
family residential district, the R-3 two-family (duplex)
residential district and the C-1 light commercial district, and
setting a public hearing for the 1s day of December, 2008, to
consider the extension of the moratorium on the filing of
applications for CUPs within said zoning districts
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember
Wagner seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4412.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
4. Resolution No. 4413
A3.17
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
an Office Space Lease Agreement between the City of
Auburn and the Auburn Downtown Association
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4413.
In response to questions from Councilmember Haugen,
Director Coleman explained that the Auburn Downtown
Association is contracted by the City to administer the funds
collected in the Business Improvement Area (BIA).
Councilmember Haugen questioned the requirement for
businesses within the BIA to pay their BIA assessment upon
renewal of their business license. City Attorney Heid
responded that the city code requires business licensing,
which is enforceable through prosecution.
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Councilmember Haugen spoke against adoption of
Resolution No. 4413.
Councilmember Wagner spoke in support of the Auburn
Downtown Association and Resolution No. 4413 which
provides a month-to-month lease for office space for the
Auburn Downtown Association.
Councilmember Cerino spoke in support of the Auburn
Downtown Association and Resolution No. 4413.
Councilmember Peloza spoke in support of the Auburn
Downtown Association and Resolution No. 4413.
Councilmember Norman pointed out that the BIA was
created through a process outlined in State law and must be
dissolved in accordance with State law.
MOTION CARRIED. 5-1. Councilmember Haugen voted
no.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 8:26 p.m.
APPROVED THE DAY OF NOVEMBER 2008.
Peter B. Lewis, Mayor
Danielle Daskam, City Clerk
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available for review at the City Clerk's Office and at the Library.
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