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CITY OF AUBURN
PUBLIC WORKS COMMI'I-rEE
June 9, 2003
MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Mayor Pete Lewis,
Committee Chairman Rich Wagner, Council/Committee member Fred Poe, and Council/Committee
member Gene Cerino. Staff in attendance were Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy, City
Engineer/Assistant Director Dennis Selle, Assistant City Engineer Ingrid Gaub, Utilities Engineer
Duane Huskey, Acting Traffic Engineer Laura Philpot, and Secretary Lorna Dahlke.
Guests in attendance were Nancy Backus; Brent Carson, Multicare; Gary Nomensen, Puget Sound
Energy; Bill Peloza; Gary W. Petersen, Pete's Mobile and Modular Transporting; Molly Hammerton,
White River Amphitheatre.
I1. CONSENT AGENDA
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Councilmember Poe, seconded by Councilmember Cerino, that the Committee
approve the Public Works Committee minutes for May 27, 2003, as submitted. Motion carried.
B. RIGHT-OF-WAY USE PERMIT 21-03 SUBMITTED BY WHITE RIVER AMPHITHEATRE FOR
INSTALLING TEMPORARY SIGNAGE AT SR18 AND AUBURN WAY SOUTH
It was moved by Councilmember Poe, seconded by Councilmember Cerino, that the Committee
approve Right-of-Way Use Permit 21-03, with the additional condition that the size, location,
and content of the signs be approved by the City Engineer. Motion carried.
C. RIGHT-OF-WAY USE PERMIT 22-03, PETE'S MOBILE AND MODULAR TRANSPORTING
FOR HAUL ROUTE
It was moved by Councilmember Poe, seconded by Councilmember Cerino, that the Committee
approve Right-of-Way Use Permit 22-03. Motion carried.
D. INITIATION OF PROJECT NO. C306A, COAL CREEK SPRINGS SECURITY HATCHES
It was moved by Councilmember Poe, seconded by Councilmember Cerino, that the Committee
approve initiation of Project No. C306A. Motion carried.
II1. ISSUES
A. ORDINANCE NO. 5766 AUTHORIZING AN ELECTRICAL FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH
PUGET SOUND ENERGY
It was moved by Councilmember Poe, seconded by Councilmember Cerino, that the Committee
recommend Council adopt Ordinance No. 5766. Motion carried.
Public Works Committee Minutes June 9, 2003
ORDINANCE NO. 5763 AMENDING AUBURN CITY CODE CHAPTER 19.04 TITLED
"TRANSPORTATION IMPACT FEES," AND AUTHORIZING CITY POLICY, CLARIFYING
SEVERAL ISSUES RELATED TO THE TRANSPORTATION IMPACT FEE PROGRAM, AND
PROVIDING THAT THE TRANSPORTATION IMPACT FEE SCHEDULE BE ADDED TO THE
CITY
It was moved by Councilmember Poe, seconded by Councilmember Cerino, that the Committee
recommend Council approve Ordinance No. 5763, with the following changes:
for independent fee calculations cases, where the impact fee categories do not apply, a flat fee
of $250.00 shall be charged and; a change to the wording on Page 22 that the words "in lieu of"
be replaced by "or". Motion carried.
In a staff review of traffic mitigation agreements vested prior to the passing of the Traffic Impact
Fees, two projects have not been issued building permits. Two additional SEPA's were vested
prior to the passing of TIF, but they paid traffic impact fees. One of which have had the impact
fees reimbursed; the other paid both traffic mitigation costs and traffic impact fees, a portion of
which have been reimbursed.
IV. DISCUSSION AND INFORMATION
A. LAKE TAPPS STRATEGY FOR SEPA APPEAL
Engineer Huskey reported that there was no administrative appeal process for the SEPA
decision by the Cascade Water Alliance. The only method at this point to appeal would be for
the City to go to court over the decision.
B. FAC FEE STRUCTURE
Engineer Selle reviewed the proposed FAC fee structure, which includes an application fee,
extension fee, and fees charged for payment of King County fees for work done in the County
right-of-way. The Committee requested staff draft an ordinance for Committee review and
action to approve the proposed fee structure.
C. MULTICARE AGREEMENT
The Committee discussed the proposed agreement, which would benefit the future A Street
NW corridor as presented by Engineer Philpot. One of the major components is that MultiCare
would provide the City a warranty deed for the portion of the right-of-way for A Street that
crosses the MultiCare property to be applied against future traffic impact fees. If no deed is
provided by the end of this year, the City would purchase the right-of-way for $2.33 per sq ft.
MultiCare will be responsible for ~ street improvements along 10th Street NE. The agreement
provides MultiCare and the City the option of completing the western portion of 10th Street NE
as part of A Street NW construction (at MultiCare's cost). Alternatively, the City may call in the
street delay on 10th Street NE if needed earlier than the City's corridor project.
D. MID-YEAR BUDGET - PUBLIC WORKS ENGINEERING (GENERAL FUND)
The Committee discussed the decrease in funds to be spent on the chip seal program for street
repair. Engineer Philpot said the decision to decrease this budget item in 2003 would allow
additional time for preparation of the streets so the chip sealing could occur in the spring of
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2004. The Committee agreed to continue the chip seal program unless the affected
neighborhoods raise significant reasons this year to cause the City to reevaluate the program.
E. MID-YEAR BUDGET - 102 ARTERIAL STREET FUND AND STREET DIVISION
Councilmember Cerino requested that H Street SE near Olympic Jr. High School be added to
the TIP plan for consideration for future improvements.
F. MID-YEAR BUDGET- WATER
The Committee questioned the higher than anticipated balance for the utility. Engineer Huskey
said that revenues were higher than expected, and the ending balance last year was higher
also. The projected Lakeland projects were not done, since the City received a water right for
Well 5B. Engineer Huskey said this does not relieve the need for water from the valley, and
staff is considering the new booster, pump station once we have the Pacific annexation
completed.
G. MID-YEAR BUDGET- SEWER
The City is waiting for an agreement with the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe to determine the
capacity required to service that area. Committee Chair Wagner stated that the City could
oversize the pipes, charge for the current estimated capacity, and then at a later date charge
for the extra capacity when it is needed. It was noted that the Tribe has a consultant hired to
help evaluate their future capacity needs.
H. MID-YEAR BUDGET- STORM
The Committee reviewed the storm mid-year adjustments.
I. MID-YEAR BUDGET- EQUIPMENT RENTAL
The Committee approved the installation of an automatic gate at the rear gate of the M & O
facility to improve operational security.
J. RIGHT-OF-WAY USE PERMITS- ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY
Engineer Selle requested the Committee consider granting staff administrative authority to
permit oversize vehicle routes for travel on City streets and the placement of temporary
dumpsters in City right-of-way. The Committee requested staff draft an ordinance for
Committee review and action.
K. CAPITAL PROJECT STATUS REPORT
Engineer Gaub reported that the street improvement project for West Valley Highway is
projected to be completed in October, with the sidewalk portion to be done next year.
The Committee decided to schedule the meeting for June 23, 2003 to start at 4:30 p.m.
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V. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Public Works Committee, the meeting was
adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
DRD/LD
Submitted by Lorna Dahlke, Public Works Secretary.
Approved by the Public Works Committee on ~,~/,/..fC~.- ~-~ .~, ~'~
File: 17 (17.2)
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