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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 16, 2009 7:30 PM
I.
CALL TO ORDER
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, Lynn
Norman and Virginia Haugen. Councilmember Bill Peloza was
excused.
Staff members present included: Planning, Building and
Community Director Cindy Baker; Finance Director Shelley
Coleman; Human Resources/Risk and Property Management
Director Brenda Heineman; Chief of Police Jim Kelly; City Attorney
Daniel B. Heid; Information Services Director Lorrie Rempher;
Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy; Storm Drainage Engineer
Tim Carlaw; Water Quality Program Coordinator Chris Thorn;
Human Services Manager Michael Hursh; Recreation Manager
Brian Petty; and City Clerk Danielle Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
There was no announcement.
2. Appointments
a) Auburn Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
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City Council to confirm the appointment of Adrian
Buchan to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee for a
three-year term expiring December 31, 2011.
Deputy Mayor Singer moved and Councilmember
Wagner seconded to confirm the appointment of
Adrian Buchan to the Auburn Lodging Tax Advisory
Committee.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
b) Park and Recreation Board
City Council to confirm the appointment of Greg
Dobbs to the Park and Recreation Board to an
unexpired term ending December 31, 2011.
Deputy Mayor Singer moved and Councilmember
Wagner seconded to confirm the appointment of
Greg Dobbs to the Park and Recreation Board.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
City Council to confirm the appointment of Richard J.
Artura to the Park and Recreation Board for a three-
year term expiring December 31, 2011.
Deputy Mayor Singer moved and Councilmember
Wagner seconded to confirm the appointment of
Richard J. Artura to the Park and Recreation Board.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
D. Agenda Modifications
The presentation by the Puget Sound Regional Council scheduled
for this evening has been rescheduled. Other agenda
modifications include correspondence received today from Jeff
Spence regarding the Stormwater Management Program, the
removal of Ordinance No. 6217 from the agenda, and a revised
Resolution No. 4459 transmitted under Item VIII.B.3 of these
minutes.
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II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1. Stormwater Management Program
O3.4.1.10, O4.8
City Council to conduct a public hearing on the City’s
Stormwater Management Program that was prepared in
response to the Washington State Department of Ecology’s
Western Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit.
The Phase II permit covers the discharges from Auburn’s
storm drainage system. Implementation of the Stormwater
Management Program is designed to reduce the discharge
of pollutants, protect water quality, and meet the
requirements of the Federal Clean Water Act.
Storm Drainage Engineer Tim Carlaw presented the staff
report for the public hearing on the Stormwater Management
Program. The Program is prepared in response to the
Washington Department of Ecology’s Western Washington
Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit. The permit requires
the development and implementation of a Stormwater
Management Program, which outlines how the City will
implement permit conditions. The Stormwater Management
Program must be adopted annually. An annual report must
be completed and submitted to the Department of Ecology
as well. The 2009 Stormwater Management Program will
focus on stormwater program cost tracking, employee
training, refining and implementing public education and
outreach activities, illicit discharge detection and elimination
program implementation, and adoption of a stormwater
technical manual and related development processes.
Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing at 7:36 p.m. There
being no one in the audience interested in speaking
regarding the Stormwater Management Program, Mayor
Lewis closed the public hearing.
(See Item VIII.B.1, Resolution No. 4453, for further action
on this item.)
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2. 2008 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation
Report (CAPER)
O3.4.1.7
The CAPER is an overall review of housing and community
development activities undertaken in Auburn during 2008.
Its primary purpose is to inform the citizens of Auburn how
and where the federal funds are spent, and assess the
program accomplishments as they relate to housing and
community development goals set forth in the Consolidated
Plan. The purpose of this hearing is to solicit public
comments prior to approval of the CAPER and submission
of the report to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
Human Services Manager Michael Hursh presented the staff
report for the 2008 Consolidated Annual Performance and
Evaluation Report (CAPER). The primary purpose of the
CAPER is to inform the citizens of Auburn where Federal
Housing and Urban Development funds are being spent and
outline the accomplishments of the program. Federal
Housing and Urban Development regulations require the
City to solicit comments and provide public review of its
annual CAPER.
Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing on the 2008
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report at
7:38 p.m. No one present requested to speak regarding the
CAPER, therefore the hearing was closed.
(See Item VIII.B.6, Resolution No. 4463, for further action
on this item.)
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.
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Darin Fox, 1520 8 Street SE, Auburn
Mr. Fox presented a petition to City Council from residents of the
City and utility rate payers protesting increases in utility taxes. The
petition requests that the Mayor and City Council find budget cuts
that would eliminate the reasons for increasing utility taxes.
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Billy Ray, 18306 SE 128 Street, Renton
Mr. Ray identified himself as the managing member of The Phoenix
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Group. He spoke regarding a residence at 713 9 Street SE which
he purchased in April 2007. Mr. Ray stated the residence was
extremely rundown and he eventually demolished the residence at
the City’s request. The property is currently vacant. According to
Mr. Ray, he is unable to place a manufactured home on the lot as
the lot is considered substandard. He requested that the City allow
placement of the new home within the same setbacks as the
previous residence. Mr. Ray suggested that the City allow ten foot
setbacks for both front and year yards to allow more flexibility to
the builder and homeowner. He suggested an easier process for
requesting variances.
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George Gonzales, 9917 182 Avenue East, Bonney Lake
Mr. Gonzales reported an incident with the Auburn Police which
occurred approximately two months ago. He objected to treatment
he received by the officer and the commander. Mr. Gonzales
stated that he no longer shops or travels through Auburn because
of the treatment he received from Auburn Police.
Marylyn Pederson, 1917 N Court SE, Auburn
Ms. Pederson spoke regarding utility bill increases. She expressed
opposition to the utility rate increases. Ms. Pederson also
expressed opposition to the charges filed against Councilmember
Haugen.
Mayor Lewis stated there was an error in utility billing which
incorrectly indicated a sixteen percent increase in rates. Increases
in utility rates were implemented in 2008 and in 2009. Mayor Lewis
explained that the utility funds are enterprise funds and are funded
entirely by utility rates and user fees; not by taxpayers. Mayor
Lewis spoke regarding maintenance and repair projects
undertaken to improve or replace century-old utility systems.
Paula Fox, 1520 H Street SE, Auburn
Ms. Fox questioned the amount of the utility rate increases in 2008
and 2009. Finance Director Coleman stated that the increase in
storm rates in 2008 was approximately 9.63%. Effective January 1,
2009, the storm utility rate was increased approximately 6% (the
same for sanitary sewer). Part of the rate increase is used to
provide the debt coverage of 1.25% of utility operations. Ms. Fox
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reported that the area of 17 and H Street SE floods continuously.
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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
March 9, 2009. The Committee discussed Ordinance No. 6226,
Resolution No. 4458, Resolution No. 4460, and Resolution No.
4461. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services
Committee is scheduled for March 23, 2009 at 4:00 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Norman reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met March 9, 2009. The Committee approved
Resolution No. 4458 regarding the Olympic Leadership Academy
Program Grant and Resolution No. 4463 relating to the 2008
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report. The
Committee discussed Ordinance No. 6226 approving an
amendment to the 2009-2010 Biennial Budget, Resolution No.
4453 regarding the 2009 Stormwater Management Program, a
policy on processes and placement of art murals; Resolution No.
4459 amending the West Hill Drainage Moratorium, and an update
on the Community Center project. The next regular meeting of the
Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for
March 23, 2009 at 5:00 p.m.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met this
afternoon at 3:00. The Committee approved a Right-of-way Use
Permit for Auburn School District graduation ceremonies, final pay
estimate for Project CP0757 Large Water Meter and Vault
Replacement, Resolution No. 4453 approving the Stormwater
Management Program, Resolution No. 4459 amending the West
Hill Drainage Moratorium and tabled Ordinance No. 6217. The
Committee discussed Resolution No. 4464 regarding participation
in the National League of Cities Prescription Discount Card
Program, the Sanitary Sewer Comprehensive Plan, the code
update project, the traffic calming program, the non-motorized
transportation plan, and the capital projects status report. The next
regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for
April 6, 2009 at 3:00 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, Ordinance No. 6226 approving an
amendment to the 2009-2010 Biennial Budget, Resolution Nos.
4460 and 4461 relating to Comcast Cable service rates and
equipment and installation fees, and Resolution No. 4464
regarding participation in the National League of Cities Prescription
Discount Card Program. The Committee also discussed
Resolution No. 4463 regarding the 2008 Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report. The next regular meeting of
the Finance Committee is scheduled for April 6, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.
E. Community Center
Chair Wagner reported the next meeting of the Community Center
Committee is scheduled for March 25, 2009 at 9:00 a.m.
F. Downtown Redevelopment
Chair Norman reported the next meeting of the Downtown
Redevelopment Committee is scheduled for March 17, 2009 at
4:00 p.m.
G. Committee on Committees
Chair Wagner reported the Committee on Committee met March
11, 2009. The Committee discussed potential changes in the
Council Rules of Procedure. The next meeting of the Committee
on Committees is scheduled for March 24, 2009 at 3:00 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 on her attendance at a Community
Center Committee meeting which consisted of an on-site visit to
potential vendors for the Community Center furniture. Deputy
Mayor Singer also reported that she and several Councilmembers
attended the ACAP fund raising breakfast. Deputy Mayor Singer
announced that the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will meet
March 19, 2009 at 1:15 p.m. at the Auburn Area Chamber of
Commerce.
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Councilmember Wagner reported on his attendance at a RAMP
(Pierce County Transportation Planning group) meeting, where the
members received a report from the Puget Sound Regional Council
on the allocation of federal stimulus funds and a report from State
Transportation Secretary Paula Hammond.
Councilmember Cerino reported on his attendance at a Puget
Sound Regional Council meeting where discussion centered on
transportation funding.
Deputy Mayor Singer reported that the Puget Sound Regional
Council approved the allocation of approximately $79 million of
federal stimulus package funds for the four-county region. Auburn
was not among those agencies selected for first tier funding.
Councilmember Haugen inquired regarding the executive sessions
held by the Planning and Community Development Committee on
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March 9 and the Public Works Committee on March 16. Mayor
Lewis referred Councilmember Haugen to the City Attorney for
further information.
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 March 2, 2009 regular City Council
meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2, F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 383463 through 383856 in the
amount of $2,956,864.61 and wire transfer in the amount of
$4,722.00 and dated March 16, 2009.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 525882 to 525985 in the amount of
$863,064.53 and electronic deposit transmissions in the
amount of $1,197,756.41 for a grand total of $2,060,820.94
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for the pay period covering February 26, 2009 to March 11,
2009
C. Contract Administration
1. Public Works Project Number CP0757
O4.11.1 CP0757
City Council approve final pay estimate no. 2 to Contract No.
08-08 in the amount of $99,178.54 for a total contract price
of $198,811.11, with Slead LLC and accept construction of
Project No. CP0757, 2007 Large Water Meter and Vault
Replacement Project.
Deputy Mayor Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner 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
A. Ordinances
1. Ordinance No. 6226
F3.22
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Ordinance No. 6215, the 2009-2010
Biennial Budget Ordinance and authorizing amendment to
the City of Auburn 2009-2010 Budget as set forth in
Schedule “A”
Mayor Lewis briefly spoke regarding the budget reductions
contained in the ordinance.
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Norman
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6226.
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Councilmember Haugen asked whether the City has begun
negotiations with the City’s represented employees
regarding wage and benefit cuts. Mayor Lewis referred
Councilmember Haugen to the City Attorney for further
information.
Councilmember Haugen moved to table Ordinance No. 6226
until such time as the elected officials and department
directors agree to at least a three percent cut in their own
salaries. There was no second.
MOTION CARRIED. 5-1 Councilmember Haugen voted no.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 4453
O3.4.1.10
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving the 2009 Stormwater Management
Program and authorizing the Mayor to include a copy of the
program in the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System Western Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater
Permit Annual Report for 2008 to the Washington State
Department of Ecology
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4453.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
2. Resolution No. 4458
F5.3, O1.3
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing acceptance of a King County grant
in the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) in support
of the Olympic Leadership Academy Program
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Backus
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4458.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
3. Resolution No. 4459
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O3.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending the moratorium established by
Resolution No. 4300, and as amended and extended by
Resolution Numbers 4321, 4383 and 4433, 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 and as defined herein, continuing to be effective for
a period ending June 30, 2009
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4459 as transmitted by
the agenda modification on March 16, 2009.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
4. Resolution No. 4460
A3.14.4, A3.14
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, constituting an Order regarding the maximum
permitted basic programming service rate set forth in the
Federal Communications Commission Form 1240 filed by
Comcast on or about April 1, 2008
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Norman
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4460.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
5. Resolution No. 4461
A3.14.4, A3.14
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, constituting an Order regarding the maximum
permitted equipment and installation rates set forth in the
Federal Communications Commission Form 1205 filed by
Comcast Cable Communications LLC on or about April 1,
2008
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Norman
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4461.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
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6. Resolution No. 4463
O3.4.1.7
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, to accept the Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the 2008
program year
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Backus
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4463.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
7. Resolution No. 4464
O3.11
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, declaring its intent to participate in the National
League of Cities (NLC) Prescription Discount Card Program
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Norman
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4464.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
IX.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 8:27 p.m.
APPROVED THE ______ DAY OF APRIL, 2009.
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.
Internet: http://www.auburnwa.gov
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