HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-05-1998 CITY OF AUBURN
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
October 5, 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 City Council were
present: Gene Cerino, Sue Singer, Jeanne Barber, Trish Borden,
Fred Poe, Pete Lewis, and Rich Wagner.
Staff members present included: Police Chief Purdy, Fire Chief
Johnson, Assistant Personnel Director Dan Watts, Parks and
Recreation Director Dick Deal, Finance Director Diane L. Supler,
Public Works Director Christine Engler, Planning and Community
Development Director Paul Krauss, Assistant Planning Director
Lynn Rued, Senior Planner AI Hicks, Associate Planner Bill
Mandeville, Associate Planner Shirley Aird, City Attorney Michael J.
Reynolds, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a) Proclamation
Mayor Booth read a proclamation declaring the month
of October as "Domestic Violence Awareness and
Prevention Month" in the city of Auburn.
b) AmeriCorps Team Oath
Associate Planner Bill Mandeville introduced
members of Auburn's AmeriCorps team. This is the
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second year of the City's participation in the
AmeriCorps program. The members of the 1999 City
of Auburn AmeriCorps Team include: Kathy Wilson,
Faye Berg, Oksanna Kalvish, Danielle Vermeer, Rob
Cook, Mary Borseth, Dorine McMakin, and Jennifer
Schlatter.
Mayor Booth administered the AmeriCorps oath to the
following Auburn team members in attendance:
Kathy Wilson, Faye Berg, Oksanna Kalvish, Danielle
Vermeer, and Rob Cook.
2. Appointments
There were no appointments for City Council review.
D. Agenda Modifications
Copies of the revised text of Ordinance No. 5160 were distributed
as an agenda modification.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1. Auburn Consolidated Plan - 1999 Community Development
Block Grant Action Plan
03.4.1.7, F5.4.3
City Council invites public comments on the 1999
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan,
which proposes projects for the 1999 program year, and
proposes allocation of entitlement funds in the amount of
$375,000 for use by those projects.
Associate Planner Shirley Aird presented the staff report on
the Auburn Consolidate Plan, 1999 Community
Development Block Grant Action Plan. The 1999
Community Development Block Grant Action Plan, is the
annually updated portion of the Consolidated Plan. The
Consolidated Plan sets forth the City's goals and policies for
housing and community development. The Action Plan
proposes projects and funding allocations for the upcoming
program year. Applications for funding were reviewed and
recommendations for funding were made by the Human
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Services Committee. The City anticipates receiving a
Community Development Block Grant in the amount of
$375,000. The City received applications for over $515,000
in funding. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development sets a cap of 15% for public service programs,
20% for administration, and the remaining 65% for capital
projects. The Human Services Committee based its
decisions on the City's funding priorities for public services.
Agencies active and established in the Auburn area
providing health care and emergency services received
priority consideration for the $56,000 available for public
service funding. Funding decisions for capital projects were
based on funding priorities, project location, and the clients
served. The Human Services Committee recommendations
were forwarded to the Planning and Community
Development Committee on September 14, 1998.
Mayor Booth opened the public hearing.
Margaret Bassett, The Salvation Army, 111 Queen Anne
Avenue North, PO Box 9219, Seattle, WA, 98109
Ms. Bassett spoke on behalf of the Salvation Army. She
spoke in favor of their $20,000 grant application for public
service funds, which was not recommended for funding by
the Human Services Committee. She requested Council's
consideration of their application. The Salvation Army plans
to open an emergency financial assistance program in the
Auburn area to serve Auburn residents.
Nancy S. Williamson, The Salvation Army, 111 Queen Anne
Avenue North, PO Box 9219, Seattle, WA, 98109
Ms. Williamson is the Service Coordinator for the Auburn
and Kent area and offered to answer any questions of the
Council.
Jan Bennett, Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation,
2704 "1" Street NE, Auburn, WA
Ms. Bennett spoke on behalf of the Valley Cities Counseling
application for $20,000 in capital project funding, which was
not recommended for funding by the Human Services
Committee. The Valley Cities Counseling project is for a
home for mentally ill adult youth ages 18 to 22 years.
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She estimated that one-third of the clients served will be
from Auburn. The local funding is needed to obtain other
matching grants. The total project is estimated at $400,000.
Ms. Bennett also introduced Mr. Walter Bishop, Valley Cities
Counseling Board member also in attendance.
Walt Bishop, 32525 110th Avenue SE, Auburn, WA
Mr. Bishop identified himself as a member of the Board of
Directors for Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation. He
spoke in favor of the grant application for Valley Cities
Counseling, specifically noting that Valley Cities Counseling
has served the community for approximately 30 years. He
requested the City Council reconsider their application for
funding.
Kathy Peters, Catholic Community Services, 13812 SE 40th,
Kent, WA
Ms. Peters spoke on behalf of Catholic Community Services.
She thanked the City for its support of the Catholic
Community Services request for funding which will provide
emergency rental and mortgage assistance.
Donald Dokken, 1710 South 233rd, Des Moines, WA
Mr. Dokken identified himself as President for the South
King County Habitat for Humanity. The South King County
affiliate began in 1994 and is governed by a local Board of
Directors comprised of members with a broad range of skills
in contracting, building, and law. With monetary and in-kind
contributions, Habitat for Humanity acquires property and
constructs homes for low-income, first-time homeowners. A
family selection committee selects the family which must
meet three basic requirements: genuine need, ability to pay
back a low-interest loan, and willingness to partner with the
organization by providing 500 hours of labor on the project.
The $40,000 grant from the City will be used to acquire and
develop the property for construction of a single-family
home.
Mr. Dokken responded to questions from Councilmember
Wagner regarding financing. Mr. Dokken explained that
Habitat for Humanity sells the home to the family for the cost
to the organization. The organization carries a second
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mortgage to protect the equity. Over a 20 year period, the
organization forgives the second mortgage in increments.
Habitat for Humanity plans to build four homes in 1999 in
South King County.
Mr. Dokken also reported that the organization will be
looking for a home site within the city limits of Auburn.
Linda Rasmussen, YWCA, PO Box 881, Kent, WA
Ms. Rasmussen identified herself as the Regional Director
for the South King County branch of the YWCA. Ms.
Rasmussen thanked the City Council for the City's support
of its request for public service funding to provide
emergency and transitional housing. She also spoke in
support of the City's Comprehensive Plan, specifically in
maintaining affordable housing in Auburn.
Trish Crocker, 403 East Meeker Street, Suite 300, Kent, WA,
98031
Ms. Crocker spoke on behalf of Community Health Centers
of King County. She thanked the Council for the City's
support for their program which will provide primary medical
and dental care for low-income Auburn residents.
Gary Benton, Auburn Youth Resources, 816 "F" Street SE,
Auburn, WA
Mr. Benton thanked the Council for their support of the
Auburn Youth Resources application for capital project
funding. The funding will be used to build ramps to improve
wheelchair accessibility to a group room and remodel office
space to create better counseling areas. Mr. Benton also
spoke in support of Valley Cities Counseling and
Consulting's application for capital project funding.
Judy Hannon, 11301 SE 217th Street, Kent, WA
Ms. Hannon identified herself as the Director for ACAP Child
and Family Services. She thanked the City for its support for
ACAP's application for $5,000 in public service funding.
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Borden
seconded to close the public hearing.
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Councilmember Wagner questioned the amount of funding
recommended for the Habitat for Humanity project while
other worthy projects, such as Valley Cities Counseling,
were not approved for funding. He suggested the Human
Services Committee reconsider the allocation.
Councilmember Barber spoke in favor of funding Valley
Cities Counseling grant application.
In response to a question from Councilmember Singer,
Associate Planner Aird advised that the funding allocated to
Habitat for Humanity will be matched by King County. Mr.
Dokken added that Habitat for Humanity also receives in-
kind donations from various service organizations.
Councilmember Borden expressed support for Valley Cities
Counseling's request for funding. She suggested the City
look to other sources of funding Valley Cities Counseling
request rather than from Habitat for Humanity's allocation.
Planning and Community Development Director Krauss
reminded the Council that Community Development Block
Grant funds are limited in the amount that can be allocated
to public services versus capital projects.
MOTION TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
Mayor Booth directed the Human Services Committee to
review the funding requests from Valley Cities Counseling
and Habitat for Humanity.
B. Audience Participation
Ken Minkler, 607 - 29th Street SE, Auburn, WA
Mr. Minkler thanked Chief Purdy for the police assistance he
received recently.
C. Correspondence
No correspondence was received for City Council review.
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III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A3.7.6
A. Municipal Services
Chair Poe reported the Municipal Services Committee met October
5, 1998. The Committee discussed Ordinance No. 5151 related to
solid waste fees. The Committee also discussed ongoing projects
at the Auburn Municipal Airport. The next regular meeting of the
Muncipal Services Committee is schedueld for October 19, 1998 at
5:00 PM.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Borden reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met September 28, 1998. The Committee discussed
Ordinance No. 5157 related to an Arts Commission Grant,
Ordinance No. 5159 accepting a vehicle from King County, and
Ordinance No. 5161 related to fees for City permits and actions.
Chair Borden advised that Ordinance No. 5161 will be referred to
the Public Works Committee. The Committee also discussed the
Commuter Rail Station design, the Interlocal Agreement with King
County regarding potential annexation areas, and the Non-
motorized Transportation Plan. The Committee received a
presentation on the proposed artwork for the new library. The next
regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development
Committee is scheduled for October 12, 1998 at 6:00 PM.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met
September 28, 1998. The Committee discussed a number of
ordinances related to the Design and Construction Standards, and
which appear on this evening's agenda. Chair Wagner reported he
may suggest postponing the ordinances to a later date. The
Committee discussed the Non-motorized Transportation Plan and
heard an appeal from South Sound Auto Wrecking on storm
drainage charges. The Committee discussed proposed Level of
Service changes for several city intersections. The Public Works
Committee also met on September 29, 1998 with Water District 111
and Covington regarding water projects. The next regular meeting
of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for Monday, October
12, 1998 at 4:30 PM.
D. Finance
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Chair Barber reported the Finance Committee met this evening at
7:00 PM. The Committee discussed and recommended approval
of Ordinance No. 5160, Resolution No. 3005, and claims and
paryoll vouchers. The next regular meeting of the Finance
Committee is scheduled for October 19, 1998 at 6:30 PM.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes
1. Minutes of the September 21, 1998 regular Council meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2,F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 136089 through 136424 in the
amount of $661,588.80 for Period 9 and dated October 5,
1998.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 248902 to 249129 in the amount of
$396,142.60 and electronic deposit transmissions in the
amount of $502,671.43 for a grand total of $898,814.03 for
the pay period covering September 18,1998 to October 1,
1998.
C. Liquor License
1. Knights of Columbus
A5.6.1
City Council to approve a special occasion liquor license for
the Knights of Columbus for October 17, 1998 at the Holy
Family Church located at 505 17th Street SE in Auburn.
D. Contract Administration
1. Public Works Project Number C8062
O4.11.1
City Council to grant permission to advertise Public Works
Project Number C8062, the drilling of Well 6A.
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2. Public Works Project Number C8003
O4.10.2 c8003
City Council to award Public Works Contract Number 98-23,
GSA Illumination and Pedestrian Improvements, to
Harborside, Inc. on their low bid of $40,160.00 pending
reference verification.
3. Public Works Project Number PR 623
04.11.1 PR 623
City Council to approve Change Order No. 2 in the amount
of $24,005.23, Final Pay Estimate No. 7 in the amount of
$54,366.41, and accept construction for Public Works
Contract Number 97-24, Project PR 623, Coal Creek
Springs North Collection Improvement.
Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to approve the Consent Calendar.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There were no items for Council review under this section.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Application No. REZ0003-98
03.8 REZ0003-98
City Council to consider the request of H.K. Properties for a rezone
of a 1.76 acre parcel of property located at 332X Auburn Way
South from CN, Neighborhood Commercial, to C-1, Light
Commercial.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to approve the rezone based on the Hearing Examiner's
Findings of Fact, Consclusion and Conditions, and instruct the City
Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
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VI I. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
1. Ordinance No. 5143
A3.5.2
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending
Chapter 12.20 entitled "Driveways" contained in Title 12
entitled "Streets, Sidewalks, and Public Works" to require
that driveway construction conform to standards in the
manual entitled "City of Auburn Design and Construction
Standards", to modify the maximum driveway width
requirements, to modify requirements for the number of
driveways permitted and to add the following new sections:
Section 12.20.054 regarding multiple frontages, Section
12.20.56 regarding turning encroachments, Section
12.20.58 regarding location of driveways and Section
12.20.015 adopting by reference Chapter 47.50 RCW
entitled "Highway Access Management" and any
amendments or additions thereto and WAC 468-51, rules
adopted pursuant to authority provided under RCW 47.50,
and any amendments or additions thereto and directing the
City Clerk to maintain copies thereof.
Councilmember Wagner moved to introduce and adopt
Ordinance No. 5143. There was no second to the motion.
Councilmember Wagner explained there are seven
ordinances on this evening's agenda all related to Design
and Construction Standards. Councilmember Wagner
suggested postponing the ordinances to allow additional
time for members of the Council to review the Design and
Construction Standards. He noted that the Public Works
Committee adopts Design and Construction Standards and
can modify the Standards at any time. The Standards will
be presented to the Public Works Committee for adoption at
its next meeting.
Councilmember Wagner moved to postpone Ordinance Nos.
5143, 5144, 5145, 5146, 5147, 5162 and 5164 until the
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meeting of October 19, 1998. Councilmember Lewis
seconded the motion.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Ordinance No. 5144
A3.5.2
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending
Auburn City Code Section 13.40.030 entitled "Design Plans
Requirements" to require that all utility extension design
plans be in conformance with the manual "City of Auburn
Design and Construction Standards" which subsection is
contained in Chapter 13.40 entitled "Utility Extensions" in
Title 13 entitled "Water, Sewers and Public Works".
Ordinance No. 5144 was postponed until October 19, 1998
under Item VII.A.1 of these minutes.
3. Ordinance No. 5145
A3.5.2
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending
Auburn City Code Section 12.36.030 entitled "Planting or
Removal-Permission Required" contained in Chapter 12.36
entitled "Street Trees" in Title 12 entitled "Streets, Sidewalks
and Public Works" to require plantings be accomplished in
accordance with the "City of Auburn Design and
Construction Standards".
Ordinance No. 5145 was postponed until October 19, 1998
under Item VII.A.1 of these minutes.
4. Ordinance No. 5146
A3.5.2, 04.8
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending
Auburn City Code Chapter 13.48 entitled "Storm Drainage
Utility" contained in Title 13 "Water, Sewers and Public
Works," specifically, Sections 13.48.010 and 13.48.370
entitled respectively "Definitions" and "Storm Drainage
Extensions-Adoption of Design Manuals" to reflect
replacement of the "Developer's Design Manual" and the
"Storm Drainage Design Manual" with the manual entitled
"City of Auburn Design and Construction Standards" and to
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remove reference to the "Storm Drainage Design Manual",
and the "Developer's Design Manual" and the "Developer's
Design Manual Supplement" and Section 13.48.390 entitled
"Minimum Facility Size" to change the minimum size
requirement for public storm drainage pipe from eight to
twelve inches and private storm drainage pipe from six to
eight inches.
Ordinance No. 5146 was postponed until October 19, 1998
under Item VII.A.1 of these minutes.
5. Ordinance No. 5147
A3.5.2
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending
Auburn City Code Section 14.18.020 entitled "Application,
Submittal and Contents" which is contained in Chapter 14.18
entitled "Water and Sewer Availability Certificates" in Title 14
entitled "Project Review" to reflect that the manual entitled
"City of Auburn Design and Construction Standards"
replaces the manual entitled "Developer Design Manual".
Ordinance No. 5147 was postponed until October 19, 1998
under Item VII.A.1 of these minutes.
6. Ordinance No. 5151
F4.3, 04.7
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending
Auburn City Code Chapter 8.08, Solid Waste, specifically
Section 8.08.230 (A) through (P), to implement a new solid
waste rate structure to incorporate Phase II of the April 1,
1998 King County tipping fee increase; Phase II to become
effective on January 1, 1999, and to incorporate new
services and rates for yard waste and customer owned
compactor services.
Councilmember Poe moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5151.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
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7. Ordinance No. 5157
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 amount of Three Thousand and 00/100 Dollars
($3,000.00) and authorizing the Mayor to execute Contract
No. 99136.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5157.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
8. Ordinance No. 5158
03.5 PLT0002-97
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving the Final Plat of Vistara Division No.
2, a 38-1ot single-family subdivision located westerly of the
West Valley Highway at Pike Street NW, within the city of
Auburn, Washington, according to the plat on file with the
Clerk of the City of Auburn.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5158.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
9. Ordinance No. 5159
F4.6.3
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the City to enter into an Interlocal
Agreement with King County to accept title to, and
possession of, a 12-passenger van to be used by the
Auburn Parks and Recreation Department as provided
herein.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5159.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
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10. Ordinance No. 5160
F2.2.18
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, relating to
contracting indebtedness; providing for the issuance of
$4,000,000 par value of Limited Tax General Obligation
Bonds, 1998, of the City for general City purposes to provide
funds with which to pay the cost of constructing a library to
be owned and operated by the King County Library System
and related improvements, fixing the date, form, maturities,
interest rate, terms and covenants of the bonds; establishing
a bond redemption fund and a construction fund; and
approving the sale and providing for the delivery of the
bonds to Seattle-Northwest Securities Corporation of
Seattle, Washington.
Ordinance No. 5160 was introduced immediately following
Item I.C.1 .b of these minutes.
Finance Director Supler introduced Mr. Alan K. Granberg of
Seattle-Northwest Securities Corporation, the City's bond
underwriter, to explain the bond pricing results for the 1998
bond issue; and Mr. Bob Yeasting of Yeasting & Associates,
the City's independent financial advisor.
Alan K. Granberg, Seattle-Northwest Securities Corporation,
1420 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4300, Seattle, WA, 98101.
Mr. Granberg distributed copies of the City of Auburn Bond
Pricing Results dated October 5, 1998. The City will issue
$4 Million in Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds to fund
the library project. Mr. Granberg reported that MBIA bond
insurance was utilized to save between $1,500 and $19,000.
The City obtained an A1 credit rating from Moody's,
acknowledging the strong management and the sound
financial operations of the City. The net interest cost for the
bonds is 4.29% which is the lowest cost to date since 1969.
Bob Yeasting, Yeasting and Associates, 1111 Third Avenue,
Suite 2500, Seattle, WA, 98101
Mr. Yeasting is the City's independent financial advisor on
the negotiated sale of the 1998 bond issue. Mr. Yeasting
reported the underwriter did an excellent job of structuring
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and marketing the issue. He recommended the City accept
the purchase offer from the underwriter, Seattle-Northwest
Securities, and proceed with the bond issue.
Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5160.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
11. Ordinance No. 5161
F4.3
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, King
County, Washington, amending Chapter 2.78 entitled "Fees
for City Permits and Actions", specifically 2.78.010 "Fees
Designated", to establish new fees and to update existing
fees.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to refer Ordinance No. 5161 to the Public Works
Committee.
Councilmember Wagner noted that Ordinance No. 5161
affects a number of fees related to Public Works issues and
should be reviewed by the Public Works Committee.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
12. Ordinance No. 5162
A3.5.2
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending
Auburn City Code Sections 13.20.270 entitled "Public
Sewers-Construction Standards" and 13.20.310 entitled
"Side Sewer Requirements" to require that all utility
extension design plans be in conformance with the manual
"City of Auburn Design and Construction Standards" which
subsections are contained in Chapter 13.20 entitled
"Sewers" in Title 13 entitled "Water, Sewers and Public
Works".
Ordinance No. 5162 was postponed until October 19, 1998
under Item VII.A.1 of these minutes.
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13. Ordinance No. 5164
03.4.2.6
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, King
County, Washington, amending Title 17 of the Auburn City
Code specifically Chapter 17.12 entitled "Subdivision
Improvements" and Chapter 17.14 entitled "Short
Subdivision".
Ordinance No. 5164 was postponed until October 19, 1998
under Item VII.A.1 of these minutes.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 3005
F2.6.9
A Resolution of the City of Auburn, King County,
Washington, approving the action of the State of
Washington Economic Development Finance Authority and
the issuance of non-recourse revenue bonds to finance an
economic development facility for Skills, Inc., and providing
for other matters properly relating thereto and authorizing
the execution of an agreement to make annual payments in
lieu of amounts that would be received for services from the
City's portion of property tax.
Resolution No. 3005 was considered immediately following
action on Ordinance No. 5160 under Item VII.A.10 of these
minutes.
Judy Andrews, 219 NW 60th, Seattle, WA
Ms. Andrews identified herself as a representative for Skills,
Inc. Skills Inc. is a nonprofit manufacturing organization that
provides job opportunities for disabled persons. Skills
intends to purchase a facility in Auburn in order to increase
its workforce. Skills plans to borrow funds through the
Washington Economic and Finance Authority and needs the
support of the community where the facility will be located in
order to receive the funding.
Resolution No. 3005 provides for an agreement for payment
to the City in lieu of property taxes. As a nonprofit
organization, Skills, Inc., would be exempt from property
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taxes. The agreement provides for payment to the City in an
amount equal to one-half of the City's share of property
taxes for the first three years and the full amount of City's
share of property tax for the remaining seven years of the
agreement. She estimated the City's share of property tax
would normally be $10,000 to $12,000 annually.
Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3005.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Resolution No. 3006
A3.13.4, O4.11.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
a Quit Claim Deed transferring property from the City of
Auburn Storm Drainage Utility to the City of Auburn for
public street and utility purposes for Project C8016, known
as 8th St. NE-Auburn Way North to "K" St.-12 inch Waterline
and Pedestrian Trail.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Poe
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3006.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Resolution No. 3007
A3.13.4, O4.9.1 PR 529
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute a Purchase
and Retention Agreement between the City of Auburn and
Jack and Linda Butcher as owners of Industrial Bolt and
Supply, Inc., for the purchase and relocation of Industrial
Bolt and Supply, Inc. as authorized by Resolution No. 2842
for Project No. PR 529, Phase 1, 3rd Street Grade
Separation/SR 18 Interchange, Federal Aid Project No. P-
STP-UL-TA96(071).
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3007.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT
A. Executive Session
Mayor Booth recessed the meeting to executive session at 9:01
PM for approximately thirty minutes in order to discuss litigation
and real estate matters. Mayor Booth indicated no action is
anticipated when the meeting is reconvened.
Mayor Booth reconvened the meeting at 9:47 PM.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council this evening,
the meeting adjourned at 9:47 PM.
Charles A. Booth, Mayor Danielle Daskam, City Clerk
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