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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
June 15, 1998 7:30 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Flag Salute
Mayor Booth called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM 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: Pete Lewis, Sue Singer, Jeanne Barber, Trish
Borden, Fred Poe, Gene Cerino, and Rich Wagner.
Staff members present included: Finance Director Diane L. Supler,
City Engineer Dennis Dowdy, Contract Engineer Don Wright,
Utilities Technician Darcie Hanson, Planning and Community
Development Director Paul Krauss, City Attorney Michael J.
Reynolds, Parks and Recreation Director Dick Deal, Personnel
Director Brenda Heineman, Fire Chief Bob Johnson, Police Chief
Dave Purdy, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
There were no announcements this evening.
2. Appointments
There were no appointments for City Council consideration.
D. Aclenda Modifications
No agenda modification was submitted.
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II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1. Water Service Rates
F4.3, O4.11.2
City Council will conduct a public hearing to receive public
comments with regard to rate changes for water service
based on actual cost of service. On June 1, 1998 the City
Council continued the public hearing on water service rates
to the June 15, 1998 meeting.
Mayor Booth opened the public hearing on water service
rates which had been continued from the June 1, 1998 City
Council meeting. No one in the audience requested to
speak during the hearing.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to close the public hearing.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
Please see Item VILA. 1 of these minutes for further action
on this item.
2. Application No. ANX0001o98
03.1 ANX0001-98
This is a public hearing on a petition to annex a 3.41 acre
parcel of property located at the northwest corner of "W"
Street NW and South 318th Street.
Planning and Community Development Director Krauss
explained that Mr. and Mrs. Bushaw petitioned for
annexation of their 3.41 acre parcel of property where they
reside. The parcel is located on the northwest corner of "W"
Street NW and South 318th Street. The parcel abuts a
parcel to the north that was recently annexed by the City.
The parcel contains two lots, one of which contains a single
family home occupied by the petitioners. Upon annexation
to the city, the property will assume the City's R-l, Single
Family zoning. The property owner has not indicated any
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future changes for the property, but any development would
be guided by the R-1 zoning.
Mayor Booth opened the public hearing.
Larry Nugent, 5810 South 318th Street, Auburn, WA
Mr. Nugent advised that he lives next to the property
requested for annexation. He questioned whether any
changes are planned for the use of the property. Planning
and Community Development Director Krauss explained that
there is no proposal to change the property use at this time.
Any future development would require another approval
process to review drainage, traffic, and utilities. Mr. Nugent
expressed concern with drainage in the area and the
accumulation of water runoff. Mr. Krauss displayed a map
(contained in the agenda packet) of the annexation area.
Mr. Nugent presented a photograph of standing water
adjacent to his home. Mr. Krauss also noted that later this
evening the Council will consider Resolution No. 2975 which
approves the preliminary plat of a 16-1ot single family
subdivision located at the southwest corner of South 316th
and "W" Street NW known as Dorie Lane. The preliminary
plat lies north of the property petitioned for annexation. City
Engineer Dennis Dowdy added that the Dorie Lane
subdivision will include the construction of a storm retention
facility. Any other development in the area would be
required to construct a storm retention facility or participate
in another off-site detention facility. Mayor Booth offered
engineering staff to contact Mr. Nugent.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to close the public hearing.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to approve the annexation request and instruct
the City Attorney to preepare the necessary Resolution and
for the Planning Department to forward the annexation to the
King County Boundary Review Board.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
B. Audience Participation
Helen Graf, 36818 160th Avenue SE, Auburn, WA
Ms. Graf identified herself as an Auburn Senior High School
teacher who instructs an Orientation class. During a recent
employment simulation class activity, a group of students
approached her with a proposal to present to the City Council. The
students were in attendance to present their proposal.
Tare Cashman, 2407 67th Avenye NE, Tacoma, WA
Miss Cashman, an Auburn Senior High School student, presented
a proposal for a recreational center for teens called "Good Times"
that would provide a safe, fun environment. She envisioned a
recreation with an espresso/magazine stand and seating, a '50's
style diner, an arcade, and a stage and dance floor. A copy of a
letter addressed to Auburn City Council Members from Tare
Cashman, Joey Stillings, and Katie Wiltrout was distributed to the
Council.
Katie Wiltrout, 31813 109th Avenue, Auburn, WA
Miss Wiltrout, an Auburn Senior High School student, also spoke
regarding the proposed teen center. She proposed use of the
vacant J.C. Penney building located on East Main Street as the site
for a teen center. She also acknowledged there might be other
locations available that may prove more suitable. She introduced
Brandon Kono to provide additional student input.
Brandon Kono, 15 "D" Street, Auburn, WA
Mr. Kono, an Auburn Senior High School student, identified himself
as the spokesperson for Auburn Senior High School students. He
spoke regarding the need for a place of recreation and other safe
activities for youth in the Auburn area.
Miss Wiltrout presented the Council with a letter from George D.
Ilgenfritz, Principal of Auburn Senior High School, expressing his
support for a youth center as proposed by students Tara Cashman,
Joey Stillings, and Katie Wiltrout. Mayor Booth read the letter into
the record.
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Councilmember Barber thanked the students for their attendance at
this evening's meeting.
In response to a question from Councilmember Borden, Mr. Kono
explained there is no longer a dance club in the city of Auburn, and
many students now go to a dance club located in Federal Way. He
spoke about the need for a combination facility for teens, which
would include a dance club, restaurant, sports center, and arcade.
Mayor Booth indicated that the proposal will be referred to the
Parks and Recreation Department and then a Council committee
for review.
Councilmember Cerino advised that he is a member of a committee
of the Cities and Schools forum which is studying the need for a
teen center. He reported that the committee intends to distribute
questionnaires regarding a proposed teen center.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for City Council review.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A3.7.6
A. Municipal Services
Chair Poe reported the Municipal Services Committee met this
evening at 5:00 PM. The Committee reviewed bids for
underground tank removal and above ground storage tank
installation. The Committee discussed Resolution No. 2972
authorizing an extension of the TCI Cablevision franchise
requirements. The Committee also received a report from Planning
and Community Development Director Krauss recommending a
consultant for the hangar roofing project at the Auburn Municipal
Airport. The Committee recommended approval of Resolution No.
2976, which authorizes an Agreement for Professional Services
with S. M. Stemper Architects to providing roofing consulting
services. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services
Committee is scheduled for July 6, 1998 at 5:00 PM.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Borden reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met June 8, 1998. The Committee received a
presentation on the Business Improvement Area budget. The
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Committee also reviewed and recommended approval of
Resolution No. 2965 authorizing a Professional Services
Agreement for the development of artwork at the Auburn Library.
The Committee discussed the Planned Unit Development (PUD)
Ordinance. The next regular meeting of the Planning and
Community Development Committee is scheduled for June 22,
1998 at 6:00 PM.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met June 8,
1998. The Committee discussed transportation improvements and
funding, received an update on the 8th Street NE pedestrian
improvements, and discussed capital projects status including the
signal at 29th and "R" Street SE. The next meeting of the Public
Works Committee is scheduled for June 22, 1998 at 4:30 PM
D. Finance
Chair Barber reported the Finance Committee met this evening at
6:30 PM. The Committee reviewed and recommended approval of
claims and payroll vouchers, Change Order No. 2 for Public Works
Project Number PR 589, and Resolution No. 2977. The Committee
also received an update on the enrollment of LEOFF I members for
long term care insurance. The next regular meeting of the Finance
Committee is scheduled for Monday, July 6, 1998 at 6:30 PM.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes
1. Minutes of the May 11, 1998 special City Council meeting.
2. Minutes of the June 1, 1998 regular City Council meeting.
B, Vouchers
F4.9.2,F4.9,5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 132891 through 133226 in the
amount of $2,285,869.81 for Period 6 and dated June 15,
1998.
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2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 246653 to 246955 in the amount of
$805,660.39 and electronic deposit transmissions in the
amount of $499,901.17 for a grand total of $1,305,561.56 for
the pay period covering May 27, 1998 to June 9, 1998.
C. Call for Public Hearing
1. 1998-99 BIA Budget
A1.10
City Council to call for a public hearing to be held on July 6,
1997 with regard to the Business Improvement Area (BIA)
Committee of Ratepayers proposed budget for fiscal year
1998-99.
2. Sanitary Sewer Rates and Water and Sewer DeveloPment
Charges
F4.3
City Council to call for a public hearing to be held August 3,
1998 on sanitary sewer rates and water and sewer system
development charges.
D. Contract Administration
1. Public Works Project Number PR 599
04.11.1
City Council to approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount
of $19,390.00 for Public Works Contract No. 98-04, Project
Number PR 599, 1998 Water Pipeline Improvement
Program.
2. Public Works Project Number PR 615
04.11.1
City Council to award Public Works Contract No. 98-11,
Green River Crossing to C. A. Goodman Construction
Company on their low bid of $372,299.08, plus Washington
State sales tax, subject to approval of required permits and
agreements.
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3. Public Works Project Number PR 617
04.9.1
City Council to award Public Works Contract No. 98-12,
Oravetz Road Rehabilitation, to Rodarte Construction, Inc.,
on their low bid of $210,768.25.
4. Public Works Project Number PR 626A
04.43.1
City Council to award Public Works Contract No. 98-05,
Underground Storage Tank Removal, to Aspen
Environmental, LTD, on their low bid of $78,915.51 plus
Washington State sales tax.
5. Public Works Proiect Number PR 626B
o4.13.1
City Council to award Public Works Contract No. 98-16,
Aboveground Storage Tank Installation, to Glacier
Environmental Services, Inc., on their low bid of
$367,595.00 plus Washington State sales tax.
6. Public Works Project Number PR 589
04.9.1 PR 589
City Council to approve Change Order No. 2 in the amount
of $43,543.77 for Public Works Contract No. 97-01, Project
Number PR 589, 1997 City Street Rehabilitation.
7. Public Works Project Number C8005
04.10.2
City Council to grant permission to advertise for Public
Works Project Number C8005, Traffic Signal at "R" Street
SE and 29th Street SE.
Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to approve the consent agenda.
Councilmember Poe questioned the contingency on Change Order
No. 2 for Public Works Project Number PR 589 under Item IV.D.6
of the consent agenda. City Engineer Dowdy explained that the
contingency should not be part of the change order.
Councilmember Wagner requested that staff ensure the notice of
public hearing for sanitary sewer service rates and water and
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sanitary sewer system development charges clearly identifies the
system development charges are for sanitary sewer and not storm
sewer.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There were no items for City Council review under this section,
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Application No. PLT0001-97
03.5
City Council to consider the request of Velvet Homes for final plat
approval of a 22-1ot single family subdivision located at the
southeast corner of 'T' Street NE and 40th Street NE, if 40th Street
were extended east, in Auburn.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to approve the final plat and instruct the City Attorney to
prepare the necessary ordinance.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. O~inances
1. Ordinance No. 5100
F4.3, O4.11.2
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Auburn City Code 13.06.360
pertaining to Auburn water rates.
City Attorney Reynolds read the title of Ordinance No. 5100.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5100.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
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2. Ordinance No. 5104
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
the donation of eleven home fire escape ladders from Eagle
Hardware and Garden to be used by the City of Auburn or
the Auburn Fire Department for the public purposes of fire
prevention and public education.
City Attorney Reynolds road the title of Ordinance No. 5104.
Councilmember Poe moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5104.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Ordinance No. 5105
F5.2.15, O4.9.1 PR 529
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving state funds as provided in
Agreement No. GCA 1269 between the City and the
Washington State Department of Transportation for design
of the 3rd Street SW Grade Separation Project/SR 18 - C
Street Interchange Improvements.
City Attorney Reynolds read the title of Ordinance No. 5105.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5105.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
B. Resolutions
1.. Resolution No. 2965
05.1.3
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
a Professional Services Agreement with Nancy Mee and
Dennis Evans to croate artwork for the Auburn Library.
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City Attorney Reynolds read the title of Resolution No. 2965.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No, 2965.
In response to a question from Councilmember Wagner,
Parks and Recreation Director Deal explained that the cost
of the contract is $6,000 to evaluate options for artwork.
The Scope of Work refers to a general artwork
implementation budget range, which is subject to City
Council approval.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Resolution No. 2972
A3.14.4, O4.1.4
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
Addendum I to the non-exclusive Franchise Agreement
between the City of Auburn, Washington, and TCI
Cablevision of Washington, Inc., to operate a cable
television system within the city of Auburn, Washington,
approved on May 3, 1993 by Resolution No. 2409, to extend
the date of completion of certain franchise provisions under
Section 5 and amending Section 8.
City Attorney Reynolds read the title of Resolution No. 2972.
Councilmember Poe moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 2972.
City Attorney Reynolds explained that TCI Cable has been
requested to provide a networking system for the Auburn
School District. TCI has agreed to install the networking
system provided TCI can pass the cost on to the subscribers
through a line item charge on subscribers' bills. Mr.
Reynolds expressed concern that the line item charge will be
viewed as an additional tax by the subscriber. The Federal
government requires the cable provider to identify the cost of
the improvement by line item. Mr. Reynolds advised that
Councilmember Poe has suggested an amendment to the
Resolution which would allow the passage of the Resolution
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with a screening mechanism to allow the City Attorney to
review a clarification letter from TCI to ensure that the line
item charges relate only to the school district network
installation.
Lon Hurd, Cable Communications Consultants, 504 East
Main Street, Auburn, WA
Mr. Hurd is the cable television consultant for the City
regarding cable rate regulation. Mr. Hurd explained that
cable companies can itemize external costs above the basic
rate or can build it into the basic rate.
In response to a question from Councilmember Borden, Mr.
Hurd reported that Addendum 1 to the franchise agreement
between the City and TCI Cablevision provides cable
services to the City in lieu of penalties the City may assess
to TCI for failing to meet the franchise requirements. The
Addendum also provides that TCI will work cooperatively
with the Auburn School District to determine the costs for the
District's needs and the District must demonstrate to the City
its needs.
Councilmembers Singer recalled that her initial inquiry
regarding networking for the school district related to
connecting the school district administration building and
City Hall for disaster preparedness purposes. Mr. Hurd
acknowledged that the initial inquiry instigated further
discussions of networking the schools.
Councilmember Cerino noted that the Addendum requires
the School District to demonstrate the need for the system
improvements, and the City Council to determine whether
the system improvements are warranted.
In response to a question from Councilmember Wagner, Mr.
Hurd reported that pursuant to the franchise agreement
between King County and TCI, TCI will connect the Auburn
School District with Auburn schools located in unincoporated
King County by December 1999. According to the County
franchise agreement, TCI has built the cost of cable systems
for county buildings and schools into the basic rate.
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In response to a question from Councilmembr Borden, Mr.
Hurd explained there are security concerns with connecting
a City network system with a School District network system.
However, once the two systems are in place, there may be a
way to connect the two systems in emergency situations,
Mr. Hurd discussed the City's role in reviewing cable rates.
The City does not have the authority to approve cable rates.
However, the City reviews the cable company's justification
for rate increases. If the City does not believe the rate
increase is justified, the City can request the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) deny the proposed rate
increase. The FCC determines whether the rate increase is
justified.
MOTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2972 CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Resolution No. 2975
03.5 PLT0003-97
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving the preliminary plat of a 16-lot single-
family subdivision located at the southwest corner of South
316th Street and "W" Street NW, within the city of Auburn,
Washington.
City Attorney Reynolds read the title of Resolution No. 2975.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 2975.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
4. Resolution No. 2976
04.4.9.2
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
an Agreement for Professional Services with S. M. Stemper
Amhitects to provide roofing consultant services at Auburn
Municipal Airport.
City Attorney Reynolds read the title of Ordinance No. 2976.
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Councilmember Poe moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 2976.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
5. Resolution No. 2977
A3.9.8
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 and the International
Association of Fire Fighters' Local #1352 Clerical and
Support Staff Unit effective July 1, 1998 through December
31, 2000.
City Attorney Reynolds read the title of Resolution No. 2977.
Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 2977.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT
A. Executive Session
Mayor Booth recessed the regular meeting to executive session at
8:37 PM for approximately 20 minutes in order to discuss litigation.
Mayor Booth indicated no action is expected following the
executive session.
Mayor Booth reconvened the meeting at 9:05 PM.
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IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council this evening,
the meeting adjourned at 9:05 PM.
Approved on the ~ ~ day of ~7 ,1998.
Charles A. Booth, Mayor Danielle Daskam, City Clerk
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