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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-15-1997 Council Minutes CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES September 15, 1997 7:30 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER A. Flag Salute Mayor Booth called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance. B. Roll Call Mayor Booth and the following members of the Auburn City Council were present: Rich Wagner, Sue Singer, Jeanne Barber, Fred Poe, Gene Cerino, and Stacey Brothers. Councilmember Trish Borden was excused from the meeting. Staff members present included: Parks and Recreation Director Dick Deal, Personnel Director Brenda Heineman, Fire Chief Bob Johnson, Police Chief Dave Purdy, Finance Director Diane L. Supler, Public Works Director Frank Currie, Assistant Planning Director Lynn Rued, Associate Planner Bill Mandeville, City Attorney Michael J. Reynolds, and Deputy City Clerk Dani Daskam. C. Announcements and Appointments 1. Announcements a) Public Recognition A1.9 (1) Pat Severson who recently donated a thermal imaging camera, funds to purchase specialty saws for firefighting operations and to sponsor a senior injury prevention education program. Mayor Booth with the assistance of Fire Chief Bob Johnson recognized Mrs. Pat Severson as an outstanding member of the community. Page I City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes September 15. 1997 Mrs. Severson has been an active supporter of the Auburn community for several years. She worked with Auburn Youth Resources to open a shelter for homeless teens, known as "Severson House" and named in her honor. She also assists with the Lutheran Seminary and various activities at the Messiah Lutheran Church. She managed Auburn RV, Rio Verde and Leisure Manor. Mrs. Severson is being recognized this evening for her donations to the Auburn Fire Department. Her donations include a thermal imaging camera to the Fire Department. The camera allows firefighters to see objects through smoke and darkness. The camera can assist firefighters in rescuing persons in smoke-filled atmospheres and other low visibility situations. The camera was recently used to quickly locate the seat of a hazardous materials-type fire burning in a large, deep metal dumpster at Boeing. Mrs, Severson also donated three circular rescue saws to the Fire Department which will be placed on the first- line fire engines. Additionally, Mrs. Severson donated funds to assist with an educational program aimed at preventing fall-related injuries and death among the senior citizen population in Auburn. Mayor Booth presented a plaque to Mrs. Severson in honor of her contributions to the community and her generosity to the City. Mrs. Severson explained that she made the donation to the Auburn Fire Department in honor and in memory of the residents of Rio Verde and Leisure Manor. She commended the Fire Department for their professional service to the residents of Rio Verde and Leisure Manor. Page 2 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes September 15. 1997 (2) Jim Duncan for heroic actions at Person Lanes Bowling Alley on August 17, 1997. On August 17, 1997 a significant structural collapse occurred at Person Lanes bowling alley in Auburn. Mr. Jim Duncan, the manager of Person Lanes had managed to evacuate the restaurant, upstairs office and daycare facility of the bowling alley moments before the roof collapsed. The wind generated by the force of the collapse pushed Mr. Duncan out of the front door. As a result of Mr. Duncan's heroic efforts, there were no injuries. Mayor Booth displayed a plaque in recognition of Mr. Duncan's heroic efforts and his service to the citizens of the community. Mr. Duncan was unable to attend this evening's meeting to receive the plaque due to the requirements of his new employment. b) Proclamations A1.8 (1) Mayor Booth to present a proclamation to Elizabeth Walker proclaiming September 17 - 23, 1997 as "Constitution Week." Mayor Booth read and presented a proclamation declaring September 17 through 23, 1997 as "Constitution Week" in the city of Auburn to Elizabeth Walker of the Lakota Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Ms. Walker thanked Mayor Booth for the proclamation and reminded citizens to fly the American flag during Constitution Week. (2) Mayor Booth to present a proclamation to Crystal Wilson, Soroptimist President, recognizing the 50th Anniversary of Soroptimist International of Auburn. Page 3 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes September 15, 1997 Mayor Booth read and presented a proclamation to Crystal Wilson and Nancy Colson in recognition of the 50th Anniversary of Soroptimist International of Auburn. (3) Mayor Booth to present a proclamation to John Gustafson proclaiming September 27 through October 4, 1997 as "Food Bank Week" and "Week of Concern for the Hungry." Mayor Booth read and presented a proclamation declaring September 27 through October 4, 1997 as "Food Bank Week" and "Week of Concern for the Hungry" in the city of Auburn to Mr. John Gustarson. 2. Appointments There were no appointments for review under this section. D. Agenda Modifications An agenda modification included a bid tabulation and a recommendation for bid award for Public Works Project No. 568 transmitted under Item IV.C.1 of these minutes. II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings 1. 1998 Budget F3.12 In preparation of the 1998 Preliminary Budget, all persons interested are encouraged to participate in this public hearing by making comments, proposals, and suggestions on matters for the City Council and Mayor to consider in development of 1998 Budget. Mayor Booth opened the public hearing. Pamela Quintana, 3702 Auburn Way South, Auburn, WA Ms. Quintana spoke regarding funds allocated to various social service agencies who aid victims of crimes of a personal nature. Ms. Quintana referred to the difficulty in Page 4 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes September 15, 1997 obtaining information on sexual offenders due to the con~dentiality laws. She explained that the Sexual Assault Resource Center, which receives funding from the City of Auburn, is not fulfilling its obligation to aid victims of sexual assault. She suggested the funding is not spent to aid victims of sexual assault, but is used to pay overhead costs of the organization. She spoke briefly of a family incident of alleged sexual assault which resulted in retaliation by the alleged offender. She suggested that funding would be better spent on providing legal representation to child victims of sexual assault rather to a sexual assault resource organization. There were no other requests to speak during the public hearing. Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by Councilmember Brothers to close the public hearing. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. B. Audience Participation Mayor Booth invited persons in the audience to address the Council on any issue this evening. There was no request for recognition from members of the audience. C. Correspondence 1. Memo dated September 3, 1997 to Jeanne Barber, Councilmember, from Chuck Booth, Mayor, transmitting a copy of a letter dated September 2, 1997 from Jim and Ronie Schwend to Mayor Chuck Booth in support of a curfew ordinance. 2. Letter dated received by fax on September 3, 1997 but dated August 3, 1997 to Mayor Charles Booth from Gerard John Sheehan, Legislative Director, American Civil Liberties Union of Washington, regarding Proposed Auburn Curfew Ordinance No. 4881p (August 27, 1997 draft). Page 5 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes September 15, 1997 III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Municipal Services Chair Brothers reported the Municipal Services Committee did not meet this afternoon as regularly scheduled. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for Monday, October 6, 1997 at 4:30 p.m. B. Planning & Community Development Vice Chair Wagner reported the Planning and Community Development Committee met September 8, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. The Committee discussed the following items which appear on this evening's agenda: a water/sewer certificate for Finkbeiner Development for a development on Lea Hill, the Neighborhood Family Center contract, a Washington State Arts Commission Grant, and the AmeriCorps Contract. The Committee also heard a presentation on City Park Water Conservation Project. The next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for Monday, September 22, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. C. Public Works Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met September 8, 1997 at 5:00 p.m. The Committee reviewed several items which appear on this evening's agenda, including the bid award on Public Works Project No. 568 which was transmitted through an agenda modification. The Committee reviewed a Sewer Cost of Service Study, and the Public Works Committee will make a recommendation to the Council on new sewer rates in the near future. The Committee discussed costs associated with the Water Resource Program, and also discussed agreements with the Port of Seattle. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for Monday, September 22, 1997 at 5:00 p.m. D. Finance Chair Barber reported the Finance Committee met this evening at 7:00 p.m. The Committee discussed and recommends approval of Ordinance No. 5023 and claims and payroll vouchers. The Committee also discussed proposed Ordinance No. 5024, which amends the Auburn City Code relating to private vehicle use Page 6 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes September 15, 1997 reimbursements, and the 1998 Draft Legislative Agenda. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for Monday, October 6, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. IV. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes 1. Minutes of the September 2, 1997 regular City Council meeting. B. Vouchers F4.9.2, F4.9.5 1. Claims Claims check numbers 126237 through 126545 in the amount of $1,272,337.75 for Period 9 and dated September 15, 1997. 2. Payroll Payroll check numbers 241109 to 241377 in the amount of $771,634.20 and Direct Payroll Deposit transmissions in the amount of $449,217.86 for a grand total of $1,220,852.06 for the pay period covering September 8, 1997 to September 8, 1997 approved this 15th day of September, 1997. C. Contract Administration 1. Public Works Project No. 568 O4.8.1 PR 568 City Council to award Contract No. 97-23, PR 568 Auburn 400 Channel Rehabilitation to Webfoot Construction Inc. on their low bid of $117,250.00, plus Washington State sales tax for a total of $127,360.65, to provide reconstruction of approximately 1,850 LF of 10 foot wide drainage channels along the edges of two storm water detention ponds. 2. Public Works Project No. 529R O4.9.1 PR 529R City Council to award Contract No. 97-09, for Small Works Project PR 529R the Rebid of the Demolition of the BaxterANhalley Residences to Brad Mason Trucking and Page 7 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes September 15. 1997 Excavating, Inc. on their low bid of $41,415.00 plus WA state sales tax. 3. Public Works Project No. 580 O4.8.1 PR 580 City Council to grant permission to advertise for PR 580, Central Storm Drainage Improvement Project. 4. Public Works Project No. 602 O4.8.1 PR 602 City Council to award Contract No. 97-06, PR 602, South Central Storm Improvement, Phase 2 to 4 Seasons General Contractors on their low bid of $84,886.64 to construct an underground infiltration facility located on a triangular piece of property lying westerly of "R" Street SE and northerly of 21st Street SE in Auburn. 5. Public Works Project No. 622/624 O4.9.1 PR 622/624 City Council to award Contract No. 97-18, Schedule A only to M.A. Segale, Inc., the low bidder, and to defer award of Schedule B until the City has confirmed funding from GSA according Public Works Project No. R 622/624, "C" Street SW Overlay and GSA Widening. 6. Public Works Project No. 560R 04.6.3 City Council to award Contract No. 97-14, PR 560R the Rebid of the Muckleshoot Sewer System, Flow Control Vault to NKB, Inc. on their low bid of $122,600.00 plus WA State sales tax. D. Surplus Property F4.6.1 1. Public Works Department Request permission to surplus the vehicle listed below: UNIT DESCRIPTION SERIAL NUMBER LICENSE NO. 6508B 1989 Dodge 1 Ton Truck 1B6ME3682KS138913 05703D Page 8 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes September 15, 1997 Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by Councilmember Brothers to approve Consent Agenda Items IV.A.1 through IV.D.1 as modified. Councilmember Poe questioned whether the contractors referenced in Consent Agenda Items IV.CA, IV.C.4, and IV.C.6 are bonded contractors. Public Works Director Currie responded that the contractors are bonded. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The City Council held a public heating at its September 2, 1997 regular meeting. No action by the Council is anticipated until the October 6, 1997 meeting. A. Proposed Curfew Ordinance O1.8.1 This Ordinance is for the purpose of considering a proposed Curfew and Parental Responsibility Ordinance for the protection of juveniles and the public and for the reduction of juvenile crime. The proposed Ordinance establishes hours during which juveniles may not be in public places or on the premises of any establishment and provides defenses. Councilmember Barber commented that the proposed curfew ordinance is intended for the protection of children from themselves and to protect the property of others, and she will endeavor to ensure the passage of a curfew ordinance. No action was taken by the Council of the proposed curfew ordinance. VI. NEW BUSINESS A. Application No. 7OA0002-97 O3.4.2.1.2 City Council to consider the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments to Chapter 18.38, LF Landing Field District, adding a new definition for a safety zone called the Obstacle Free Area, and provides for additional notice that LF District standards are enforceable on parcels with other zoning in the vicinity of the airport. Page 9 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes September t5, 1997 Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember Barber to approve the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments, and instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance. In response to a question from Councilmember Poe, Assistant Planning Director Rued explained that the Approach Zone and other zones have been a part of the Zoning Code for many years. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. B. Application No. PLT0005-95 03.5 PLT0005-95 City Council to consider the request of Jeffrey Woodward and Jim Cox for final plat approval of a 17 lot duplex subdivision located on the west side of "D" Street SE, between 32nd and 37th Streets in Auburn. Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember Barber to approve the final plat of Application No. PLT0005-95 for further action under Resolution No. 2724. In response to a question from Councilmember Cerino, Assistant Planning Director Rued explained that the right-of-way on "D" Street SE is 50 feet. A Street Delay Agreement for the mobile home park project on the east side of "D" Street SE has been called in so the improvements to "D" Street SE can be constructed at the same time. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. For further action on this item, please refer to Item VII.A.6 of these minutes. C. Application No. WSC0026-97 O3.13.8 City Council consideration of approval of a Petition for Annexation, Annexation Agreement and Declaration of Covenant for the issuance of a sewer availability certificate to William Finkbeiner, Finkbeiner Development, Inc. for 59-lots on property located at 124th Avenue SE and SE 295th, Auburn. Page 10 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes September 15. 1997 Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember Singer to approve the Development Agreement which will enable the issuance of a sewer availability certificate to the applicant. Councilmember Poe inquired regarding the type of housing which will be constructed on the 30 foot wide lots. Assistant Planning Director Rued advised that attached housing in the form of townhomes is proposed for the 30 foot wide lots. In response to a question from Councilmember Brothers, Assistant Planning Director Rued explained that projects subject to a Development Agreement for water/sewer certificates are required to develop to City standards although the project is located outside city limits. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. O~inances 1. Ordinance No. 5011 F5.2, 03.11 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the acceptance of a grant of Two Hundred Sixty Thousand, Five Hundred Fifty Dollars ($260,550) from the Washington State Service Corps to create the Auburn AmeriCorps Team; provide an in-kind match of Sixty-three Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty-two Dollars ($63,982); and authorize the Mayor to implement the necessary administrative procedures. Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember Barber to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5011. Councilmember Poe requested an explanation of the City's in-kind match for the grant. Associate Planner Bill Mandeville responded to Councilmember Poe's question. He referred to Section 3 of Ordinance No. 5011. The in-kind match for the AmeriCorps grant is $63,982.00 of which $28,000 consists of in-kind supervisory costs from the Page 11 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes September 15, 1997 participating partners. The City's participating partners include the Auburn School District, Auburn Youth Resources, the Children's Home Society, and the Auburn Police Department. Mr. Mandeville explained that the AmeriCorps members will work approximately three days per week at the participating partners' sites. Two to three AmeriCorps members will work at the Police Department; three to four members will work with Children's Home Society, Auburn Youth Resources, the King County Housing Authority, and one other non-profit partner to be determined; and four members will work as mentors/tutors at the tribal school. The remaining $35,982 of the in-kind match will be absorbed by the Planning and Community Development Department. The $35,982 absorbed by the Planning and Community Development Department consists of $25,584 in administrative support including indirect costs, $4,140 in personnel benefits, and $6,108 for printing, postage, and office supplies. Mr. Mandeville reported the in-kind match from the Planning and Community Development Department represents funding that is already included in the budget. However, the grant includes $45,863 for operational support of which approximately $25,465 will be allocated to the General Fund. In response to questions from Councilmember Brothers, Mr. Mandeville explained that ten (10) AmeriCorps members will work 40 hours per week; three days will be spent at the site, one day will be spent in training, and one day will be spent in team projects. Mr. Mandeville explained that the main emphasis of the AmeriCorps program is to recruit and train people in organizing their own community service projects. He also clarified that the AmeriCorps grant amount of $260,550 includes the in-kind match of $63,982. Associate Planner Mandeville further explained that the AmeriCorps team will staff the City's neighborhood programs. The emphasis of the neighborhood programs is to create and sustain safe and friendly neighborhoods. This is accomplished through crime prevention programs, neighborhood-building activities, and other programs to encourage youth to stay and excel in school. Page 12 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes September 15. 1997 Councilmember Poe questioned the AmeriCorps program is a multi-year commitment. Associate Planner Mandeville advised that the Washington Service Corps has committed to fund Auburn's AmeriCorps Program for three years. The commitment is contingent upon Auburn meeting its program objectives. The City can terminate the project at the end of the year. Mr. Mandeville also explained that the educational awards and child care assistance is held in trust by the National Service Corps. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 2. Ordinance No, 5015 F5.2.16 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving acceptance of the Washington State Arts Commission appropriation and expenditure of grant funds in the a mount of six thousand five hundred and 00/100 dollars, ($6,500.00), and authorizing the Mayor to execute Contract No. 97056. Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by Councilmember Singer to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5015, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 3. Ordinance No. 5016 F5.2, O3.11.2 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the acceptance of grant funds from the state of Washington, Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development, Office of Crime Victims Advocacy, in the amount of Eighteen Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($18,250), approving an in-kind match of Six Thousand Eighty-three Dollars ($6,083) and authorizing the execution of an agreement with subrecipient Enumclaw Youth Center for the purpose of funding neighborhood programs at the Mt. Baker Neighborhood Family Center and the Enumclaw Youth Center and providing for the expenditure and appropriation thereof. Page 13 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes September t5, 1997 Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by Councilmember Singer to introduce and adopt Ordinance No, 5016. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 4. Ordinance No. 5019 03.8 REZ0001-97 An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, providing for the rezoning of property located on property located at 2610 Hemlock Street SE, within the city of Auburn, Washington, changing the zoning classification thereof from RR (Rural Residential) to R-3 (Duplex). Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember Barber to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5019. Councilmember Poe questioned the purpose of the rezone. Assistant Planning Director Rued explained that the applicant desires to rebuild her single family home that was recently damaged by fire. The existing Rural Residential zoning requires larger setbacks than the R-3 zone. The applicant desires to move the home from its existing location, and would not be able to meet the setback requirements under the Rural Residential zoning. Councilmember Poe inquired whether the applicant would be able to construct multiple units on the site if the rezone is approved. Mr. Rued advised that it is possible to construct a duplex on the property, but the applicant's plan is to build a single family home. Councilmember Poe inquired whether there is a pending rezone application for property adjacent to the site of the rezone under consideration this evening. Assistant Planning Director Rued responded in the affirmative. The Hearing Examiner has made a recommendation on the rezone application and on the appeal of the environmental review. The appellant has requested a reconsideration of the decision, and a decision on the reconsideration should be issued this week. Page 14 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes September 15, 1997 Councilmember Poe recalled that there were some soils problems next to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) complex which is located in the area. In response to a question from Councilmember Brothers, Assistant Planning Director Rued described the zoning of properties surrounding the property at 2610 Hemlock Street SE. The property to the west includes the FAA facility, property to the north is zoned R-3, and property to the south and east is Rural Residential. Councilmember Wagner questioned whether the City Council may approve the rezone with a restriction on the number of units to two. Assistant Planning Director Rued explained that the Council may either affirm or remand to the Hearing Examiner without holding a hearing. If the Council decides to modify or disaffirm the Hearing Examiner's decision, the Council is required to conduct a closed record hearing. Councilmember Wagner amended his motion to hold a closed record hearing on Ordinance No. 5019. Councilmember Barber concurred with motion as amended. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 5. Ordinance No. 5020 O3.4.2.1.2, O3.10.9 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Auburn City Code Title 18 entitled "Zoning" pertaining to wireless communication facilities. Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember Barber to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5020. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 6. Ordinance No. 5021 03.5 PLT0005-95 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving the Final Plat of "D" Street SE, in the Page 15 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes September 15, 1997 3500 block, according to the plat on file with the Clerk of the City of Auburn. Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember to Poe to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5021. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 7. Ordinance No. 5022 A3.13.8 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Auburn to execute a development agreement between the City and Finkbeiner Development. Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember Poe to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5022. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 8. Ordinance No. 5023 F4.6.3, 02.0 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to accept donations of fire fighting equipment to be used by the Auburn Fire Department for public purposes of fire fighting, rescues, emergency services and public education. Motion by Councilmember Barber, second by Councilmember Singer to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5023. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 9. Ordinance No. 5025 O3.10.9, O3.4.2.1.2 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, King County, Washington, amending Ordinance No. 4960 to extend the moratorium for sixty days relating to the issuance of permits for commercial wireless telecommunication Page 16 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes September 15, 1997 facilities on City-owned property and rights of way, adopting findings of fact, declaring an emergency exists. Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember Poe to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5025. Councilmember Wagner questioned the need for Ordinance No. 5025 noting the Ordinance contains several exclusions. Assistant Planning Director Rued explained that the proposed new ordinance relating to permits for commercial wireless telecommunication facilities on City-owned property and rights of way is not ready for presentation to the Council. Ordinance No. 5025 will enable applicants for permits for wireless telecommunication facilities on private property to move forward with their applications. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. B. Resolutions 1. Resolution No, 2872 A3.13.2, O4.8.1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute a public storm drainage facilities easement between the City of Auburn and the City of Auburn Storm Drainage Utility Enterprise Fund. Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember Poe to adopt Resolution No. 2872. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 2. Resolution No, 2873 O4.11, A3.4.1.12 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Service Agreement establishing water utility service area boundaries between the City of Auburn and Pierce County. Motion by Councilmember Wagner, second by Councilmember Cerino to adopt Resolution No. 2873. Page 17 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes September 15, 1997 MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT A. Tacoma Narrows/SR 16 Corridor Toll Bridge Mayor Booth announced the receipt of a letter from the Director of Transportation and Economic Partnerships, inquiring whether the City of Auburn wishes to be involved in discussions of a possible toll bridge through the Tacoma Narrows/SR16 Corridor. If the City desires to be involved, a representative of the City needs to be designated. Public Works Director Currie added that also at issue is whether Auburn should be within the boundary of the area which may be voting on the possibility of a toll bridge through the Tacoma Narrows/SR16 Corridor. Responding to a suggestion from Councilmember Wagner that a Boeing representative would be more appropriate, Public Works Director Currie advised that the Transportation and Economic Partnership specifically requested an elected official from Auburn. The Partnership will include other members of area communities in addition to elected officials. Noting that a response to the Partnership's request for a designated representative from the City of Auburn is not needed until October 20, 1997, Mayor Booth indicated he will continue discussion of designating a representative to the Partnership to a later date. B. Draft 1998 Legislative Agenda A3.4 Mayor Booth brought to the Council's attention that the draft 1998 Legislative Agenda has been distributed to the Council. The draft Agenda will be presented the Council Committees for review and discussion. The draft 1998 Legislative Agenda is comprised of some items from last year's legislative agenda and items suggested by staff. C. Executive Session No executive session was held this evening. Page 18 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes September 15. 1997 IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council this evening, the meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Approved on the ~/~/'/~ day of ,1997. Charles A. Booth, Mayor Robin Wohlhueter, City Clerk 97M9-15.DOC Page 19