HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-06-2001 CITY OF AUBURN
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
August 6, 2001 7:30 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Flag Salute
Mayor Charles A. 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 Councilmember were present: Rich
Wagner, Jeanne Barber, Trish Borden, Fred Poe, Sue Singer, Pete
Lewis and Stacey Brothers.
Staff members present included: City Attorney Michael J.
Reynolds, Acting Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Personnel
Director Brenda Heineman, Planning and Community Development
Director Paul Krauss, Police Chief Jim Kelley, Principal Planner
David Osaki, Economic Development Manager AI Hicks, Fire Chief
Bob Johnson, Parks and Recreation Director Dick Deal, Associate
Planner Bill Mandeville, Public Works Director Christine Engler, and
City Clerk Danielle Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a) Award of AmeriCorps Service Medallions
Mayor Booth awarded Service Medallions to
AmeriCorps Team members in recognition of their
completion of the AmeriCorps Training Program.
Associate Planner Bill Mandeville described team
members' accomplishments and contributions to the
community over the past year. Mayor Booth
presented service medallions to: Brooklyn Alexander,
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Maira Castanon, Mohamed Mohamud, Karen
Pabillon, Denise Pennington, Rebecca Ramirez, Doni
Sadler, Jonathan Sadler, Jeanne Stover, Tabitha
Stover, Fran Weddie, and Team Supervisor Don
Lipinski. Mr. Mandeville introduced next year's Team
Supervisor Sandy Burrows. Members of the Auburn
AmeriCorps Team presented a commemorative
poster to Mr. Bill Mandeville, their program director, in
appreciation for his leadership and guidance.
b) Certificate of Recognition
Mayor Booth presented Melissa Anton with a
certificate of recognition for her actions during a
medical emergency that she encountered at the Fred
Meyer parking lot. Mayor Booth thanked Ms. Anton
and awarded her with the certificate for her courage
and unselfish willingness to help a stranger in need.
2. Appointments
A3.8
a) Planning Commission
City Council to confirm the appointment of Renee
Larson to fill the unexpired term of Dan Rollins which
will expire December 31, 2001.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember
Barber seconded to confirm the appointment of
Renee Larson to the Planning Commission.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
b) White River Valley Historical Society Museum Board
City Council to confirm the appointment of Raymond
Jerry, Jr. to a term to expire December 31, 2003.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember
Singer seconded to confirm the appointment of
Raymond Jerry, Jr. to the White River Valley
Historical Society Museum Board.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
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D. A.aenda Modifications
Agenda modifications included the addition of Ordinance No. 5561
transmitted under Item VII.A.2 of these minutes, corrected text of
Ordinance No. 5571 transmitted under VII.A.4 of these minutes,
and corrected Exhibit "A" for Ordinance No. 5574 transmitted under
Item VII.A.6 of these minutes.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1. Amendments to City of Auburn Consolidated Plan for
Housing and Community Development and 2002 Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan
o3.4.1.7, F5.4.3
City Council invites public comments on amendments to the
Citizen Participation Plan and Strategic Plan components of
the City of Auburn Consolidated Plan for Housing and
Community Development and the 2002 CDBG Action Plan,
which proposes projects for the 2002 program year and
allocation of entitlement funds for use by those projects.
This public hearing was continued from the July 16, 2001
Council meeting.
Planning and Community Development Director Krauss
explained that the public hearing was continued from the
July 16, 2001 Council meeting to allow a representative of
the Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) to be present and
explain their proposal for renovating the J. C. Penney
building.
Sharon Lee, Executive Director of the Low Income Housing
Institute (LIHI), 2407 First Avenue, Suite 200, Seattle, WA,
98121
Ms. Lee distributed handouts relating to LIHI's recent
accomplishments and awards for mixed use
(commercial/residential) renovation projects and information
on their proposal to renovate the J. C. Penney building. LIHI
is interested in redeveloping the J. C. Penney building,
located on East Main Street, to include mixed retail with
twenty-four affordable housing units. She expressed a
willingness to work with the Auburn Downtown Association
and Chamber of Commerce during redevelopment of the
building. LIHI is exploring options for relocation of the
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Auburn Downtown Association office, which is currently
located in a portion of the building. Ms. Lee also distributed
a portfolio of photographs of buildings owned and operated
by LIHI.
Ms. Lee referred to her handout which included the
proposed rental rates and a list of occupations in Auburn
whose incomes would qualify under LIHI's housing
guidelines.
Ms. Lee announced that King County has committed
approximately $800,000 to the project. In addition, LIHI has
received tax credits, which will help provide the needed
capital for renovation of the J.C. building. Ms. Lee explained
that the City of Auburn's proposed contribution of $130,000
in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) capital
funds is critical to meet the local match for the project.
Mayor Booth opened the public hearing.
Pat Cavanaugh, 26 East Main Street, Auburn, WA
Mr. Cavanaugh spoke on behalf of Auburn Downtown
Association and as a property in the downtown area. Mr.
Cavanaugh referred to a letter from the Auburn Downtown
Association distributed to the Councilmembers immediately
prior to the meeting. The letter itemized the Downtown
Association's concerns related to the City's proposed
allocation of CDBG funds to LIHI and LIHI's proposal to
renovate the J.C. Penhey building. The Auburn Downtown
Association requested the City condition the funding
allocation to ensure that only traditional retail would be
located on the first floor of the building; limit the number of
Section 8 housing units to six; require LIHI to provide
assistance in relocating the Downtown Association office;
provide additional windows on the B Street side of the
building; provide an on-site manager; involve the Downtown
Association in LIHI's formation of house rules, selection of
the manager and tenants, eviction procedures, and building
repair and maintenance polices; and require LIHI to
contribute $1,500 in annual Business Improvement Area
assessments.
Sharon Lee, Executive Director of LIHI
Ms. Lee responded to Mr. Cavanaugh and the points
presented by the Auburn Downtown Association. Ms. Lee
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explained that it is LIHI's preference to have retail use on the
first floor of the building, and it is LIHI's intent to work with
the Downtown Association and the Small Business
Enterprise Center to locate the appropriate retail businesses
on the site. However, if it becomes impossible to locate a
viable retail tenant, LIHI needs the ability to occupy the
space With other compatible commercial tenants.
Ms. Lee advised that it is LIHI's intent to target a total of six
units for eligible disabled veterans and disabled seniors
under Section 8 housing. However, as a matter of law,
neither the City of Auburn nor LIHI can discriminate against
tenants based on source of income.
Ms. Lee expressed LIHI's commitment to the Downtown
Association to meet their relocation needs.
Mr. Lee advised that LIHI's architect would be working with
City planning staff on the design of the building. LIHI is
interested in providing additional windows on the B Street
side of the building.
Ms. Lee also advised that it is LIHI's plan to provide an on-
site building manager. It is also LIHI's intent to allow the
Downtown Association's involvement in the development of
LIHI's Management Plan. Ms. Lee expressed a willingness
to discuss LIHI's contribution to the Business Improvement
Area. Ms. Lee agreed that in the event Main Street is closed
during renovation of the building, appropriate signage
indicating that Main Street businesses are open would be
provided.
Councilmember Borden noted there appears to be an effort
to cooperate on the part of LIHI with the Downtown
Association's requests. In response to questions from
Councilmember Borden, Planning Director Krauss explained
that block grant contracts come back to Council for review.
Mr. Krauss expressed concern with some of the contract
conditions requested by the Downtown Association;
particularly their request to limit first floor tenants to
traditional retail while City ordinance allows professional
offices in commercial areas, rent subsidy for Class A office
space for the Downtown Association, participation in tenant
screening, and a contribution to the Business Improvement
Area other than provided for by ordinance.
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Michelle Barbaro, 136 East Main Street, Auburn, WA
Ms. Barbara identified herself as the owner of the Auburn
Antique Mall located at 136 East Main Street and operator of
the J. C. Penney catalog store. Ms. Barbaro spoke against
LIHI's redevelopment of the J.C. Penney building. She
stated the City of Auburn has an abundance of low income
housing in downtown Auburn, and she described her
experiences with low-income tenants. She also cited lack of
parking in the downtown area.
David Comstock, 257 East Main Street, Auburn, WA
Mr. Comstock identified himself as the owner of Comstock's
Book Store on East Main Street. He spoke in favor of
restoration of the J.C. Penney building and believes the LIHI
proposal can be a good project.
Catherine Hansen, 217 N Street NE, Auburn, WA
Ms. Hansen spoke against LIHI's project and additional low
income housing for Auburn.
Sharon Lee, LIHI
Ms. Lee advised that the owner of the J. C. Penney building
has agreed to sell the building to LIHI for $700,000.
Lynn Norman, 10842 SE 326th Place, Auburn, WA
Ms. Norman identified herself as a previous business owner
on Main Street. She expressed concern with the LIHI's
proposed project. She believes the project will not revitalize
downtown and does not meet the spirit of the Downtown
Plan.
Pat Cavanaugh, 26 East Main Street, Auburn, WA
Mr. Cavanaguh responded to comments made Planning
Director Krauss regarding the Downtown Association's
requested conditions. He clarified that the Auburn
Downtown Association would be satisfied with equivalent
office space as opposed to "Class A" office space for their
relocation. He explained that the Downtown Association
requests that LIHI voluntarily contribute to the "Friends of the
Downtown Program" the difference in the Business
Improvement Area assessment the building would attain as
a retail store as opposed to housing units.
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Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to close the public hearing.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
Councilmember Lewis expressed a desire to retain
traditional retail on the main floor of the LIHI project. The
definition of traditional retail would not include professional
offices.
Councilmember Poe inquired regarding the number of
existing housing units in the downtown area located roughly
within one block of downtown from Auburn Way on the east
to the railroad tracks to the west. Planning Director Krauss
was unable to provide an exact figure in response to
Councilmember Poe's question, but noted approximately
twenty-five units were lost earlier this year due to earthquake
damage.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to approve the Consolidated Plan amendments
and 2002 Annual Action Plan with one exception to retain
the public hearing before the full Council.
Councilmember Singer pointed out that the J. C. Penney
building has been inactive for several years and spoke in
favor of moving forward with the LIHI project.
Councilmember Poe expressed support for the funding
recommendation of Human Services Committee. He stated
that although he has reservations about additional low
income housing, he supports the Human Services
recommendation to fund the LIHI project.
Councilmember Singer inquired regarding any parking
requirements for the project. Planning Director Krauss
reported that staff members are working with the architect on
the parking issue. According to City Code, the existing
building does not require additional parking as parking was
already provided through its previous use and participation
in the parking local improvement district.
Councilmember Barber expressed concern with the
Downtown Association's request to participate in the tenant
selection process.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Moratorium Extension
04.8
On February 20, 2001, the City Council adopted Ordinance
No. 5518 establishing a six-month moratorium on the filing of
building and grading permit applications in the drainage area
bounded by SR 18 to the south, 15th Street NW to the north,
Union Pacific Railroad to the east, and SR 167 to the west.
This evening, the City Council will hear testimony on the
proposed extension of the moratorium.
City Attorney Reynolds presented the staff report regarding
the proposed six-month extension of the moratorium on
building and grading permits for the drainage area bordered
by SR 18, 15th Street NW, the Union Pacific Railroad and
SR 167. Staff members continue to study the factors
affecting storm drainage problems and possible solutions.
Mr. Reynolds explained that the SEPA process is not a
viable alternative for addressing the storm drainage issue for
proposed development, as there is not a readily available
solution. Mr. Reynolds pointed out that an ordinance
extending the moratorium appears later on the agenda for
Council consideration.
Public Works Director Engler presented the comprehensive
drainage plan schedule to the Councilmembers. During
August, the consultant is updating the existing hydraulic
modeling, which will be followed by FEMA mapping. The
plan calls for development of new alternatives for subbasins
E and P in October 2001. Staff members hope to achieve
either a combination of conditions for development and/or
extension of the FEMA map.
Mayor Booth opened the public hearing.
Roger Campbell, 415 Western Avenue, Auburn, WA
Mr. Campbell stated that his property is located within the
moratorium area. He described his property as a holding
pond for storm water and includes standing water under his
home. He spoke against extending the moratorium as the
moratorium stalls any potential sale of his property. He
recommended dredging Mill Creek to alleviate the storm
drainage problem.
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Larry Backus, 308 Clay Street NW, Auburn, WA
Mr. Backus is the owner of property located at 308 Clay
Street NW. He spoke against extending the moratorium, as
he would like to pursue the possible sale and/or
development of his property.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to close the public hearing.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
Councilmember Poe recalled that he voted against the
implementation of the moratorium in the beginning and
indicated that he would vote against extending the
moratorium. He suggested the City end the moratorium and
proceed to determining which properties can be developed
and those that cannot and construct a storm water retention
pond for the area.
Councilmember Wagner stated that according to the advice
of counsel and planning staff, the City is unable to control
development in the drainage area through the SEPA
process. He recommended moving through Amendment 3
of the comprehensive drainage plan schedule, which is
supposed to provide alternatives for the drainage problems
B. Audience Participation
This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak
to the City Council on any issue.
Yvonne Ward, 5505 Kennedy Avenue SE, Auburn
Ms. Ward identified herself as a resident and the owner of a law
practice located in the city. Ms. Ward described her experience of
applying for a conditional use permit to operate her business in a
converted home. Ms. Ward expressed concern with the operation
of the Planning Department and contended that the department
lacks accountability to the citizens. She also stated that she has
heard several complaints regarding Planning Department staff from
friends, neighbors and other small business owners. She accused
Planning Department staff of encouraging her neighbors to oppose
her conditional use permit application. She also accused the
Planning Department of stalling the issuance of her business
registration. She urged the Council to change the Planning
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Department's perceived attitude as a powerful and enemy-like
entity.
City Attorney Reynolds advised the Council that Ms. Ward's
accusations are under investigation by his office. Further
investigation of Ms. Ward's claims has been delayed until specific
names and additional information is provided by Ms. Ward.
Larry Backus, 319 Clay Street NW, Auburn, WA
Mr. Backus inquired regarding the amount of City-owned property
within the drainage area affected by the moratorium established by
Ordinance No. 5518. City Attorney Reynolds described the
location of City-owned property within the drainage area. Public
Works Director Christine Engler estimated the total acreage owned
by the City is less than half of the area affected. Mr. Backus
requested the City remove the moratorium as it penalizes a small
group of property owners.
Jeff Bowe, 23923 107th Place SE, Kent, WA
Mr. Bowe is a member of the City of Auburn Lodging Tax Advisory
Committee and is the Tourism Manager for the SuperMall of the
Great Northwest. Mr. Bowe spoke in favor of the imposition of a
lodging tax in the city of Auburn to assist in promoting tourism
activities in the city.
C. Correspondence
1. A letter dated August 6, 2001 from the Auburn Downtown
Association regarding conditions to be in the LIHI
Contingency Agreements on the granting of CDBG funds for
the renovation of the J. C. Penney building was distributed
to the Council during the meeting.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A3.7.6
A. Municipal Services
Chair Poe reported the Municipal Services Committee met this
evening at 5:00. The Committee reviewed and recommended
modification to three resolutions for ground leases at the Auburn
Municipal Airport. The Committee also reviewed Resolution No.
3377 relating to funding for the transit station parking garage. The
Committee received a report from police and fire departments
regarding Fourth of July activities, discussed solid waste issues,
and continued discussion of residential sprinkler requirements. The
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next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is
scheduled for August 20, 2001 at 5:00 PM.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Borden reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met July 23, 2001. The Committee discussed the
General Fund human services grants and formulas for allocating
human services funding each year. Chair Borden advised the
Board recommended using one percent of the previous year's
General Fund expenses as the amount allocated for human
services funding. The Committee also discussed the AmeriCorps
grant, funding for the transit station parking garage, contract
change orders, and the proposed 2001 Comprehensive Plan
amendments. The next regular meeting of the Planning and
Community Development Committee is scheduled for August 13,
2001 at 6:30 PM. Vice Chair Singer noted there will be corrections
to the minutes of the July 23, 2001 Planning and Community
Development Committee meeting.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met July 23,
2001. The Committee discussed contract amendments related to
the 3rd Street SW grade separation project, Ordinance No. 5559
related to downtown parking changes, amendments to agreements
with other agencies, the Sanitary Sewer Comprehensive Plan,
water resource protection, the Six Year Transportation
Improvement Plan, and the Lakehaven Water Intertie Agreement.
The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is
scheduled for August 13, 2001 at 4:30 PM.
D. Finance
Chair Barber reported the Finance Committee met this evening at
6:30 PM. The Committee reviewed consent agenda items,
Ordinance No. 5561 relating to a lodging tax, Ordinance No. 5571,
Ordinance No. 5574, Ordinance No. 5566, and Resolution No.
3378. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is
scheduled for August 20, 2001 at 6:30 PM.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes
1. Minutes of the July 16, 2001 regular City Council meeting.
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B. Vouchers
F4.9.2,F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 302966 through 303582 in the
amount of $1,894,889.69.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 263893 to 264111 in the amount of
$332,058.47 and electronic deposit transmissions in the
amount of $760,485.71 for a grand total of $1,092,544.18 for
the pay period covering July 12, 2001 to July 31, 2001.
C. Contract Administration
1. Public Works Project Number C0016
04.4.2.1 c0016
City Council to approve Contract Change Order No. 2 in the
amount of $41,712.50 to Steele Corp., for Contract Number
00-16, Public Works Project Number C0016, Auburn Senior
Center Renovation Project.
2. Public Works Project Number C9062
05.2 c9062
City Council to approve Contract Change Order No. 2 in the
amount of in the amount of $9,448.09 to RMA Lighting for
Contract No. 00-23, Public Works Project Number C9062,
Brannan Park Improvements, Sport Field #1 Re-lighting.
3. Public Works Project Number C0005
04.7.9 c0005
City Council to approve Final Pay Estimate ~ in the amount
of $16,311.45 to Skaar Construction, Inc. and accept
construction of Project No. C0005, Contract No. 00-18,
Street Waste Solids Handling and Decant Facility.
4. Professional Services Agreement with Harris & Associates
A3.16.9
City Council to approve Amendment No. 4 to Agreement for
Professional Services No. AG-C-78 with Harris & Associates
for work related to PR 529, 3rd Street Grade Separation
Project.
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5. Professional Services Agreement with Earth Tech
A3.16.9
City Council to approve Amendment No. 8 to Agreement for
Professional Services No. AG-C-29 with Earth Tech for work
related to PR529, 3rd Street Grade Separation Project.
6. Small Works Project Number C9055
04.6.3 c9055
City Council to award Small Works Contract Number 01-10,
Project Number C9055, Sanitary Sewer Pump Station
Corrosion Control, to Pacific Environmental Services
Company on their low bid of $34,501.93 plus Washington
State sales tax of $3,036.17 for a total contract price of
$37,538.10.
D. Surplus Property
F4.6.1
1. Police Department
City Council to authorize the surplus and disposal of the
following described property:
One (1) Ricoh FAXOOL fax machine Serial No. 41200877
City ID #0012100046
E. Purchase and Sale Agreement
A3.13.4
City Council to authorize the Mayor to execute a Land Purchase
and Sale Agreement for the acquisition of land for potential future
fire station site.
Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to
approve the consent agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no item under this section for Council consideration.
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VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Application Number PLT01o0001
03.5 PLT01-0001
City Council to consider the request of Evergreen Tucci Partners
for preliminary plat approval of 75 single-family lots and one multi-
family lot located on the west side of Lakeland Hills Way in Pierce
County.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to approve the preliminary plat based on the Hearing
Examiner's Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Conditions and to
instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary Resolution.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
1. Ordinance No. 5559
O1.2
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Auburn City Code Chapter 10.36,
Section 290 entitled "Prohibited Parking Areas - Northeast
Auburn," Section 300 entitled "Prohibited Parking Areas -
Northwest Auburn," Section 310 entitled "Prohibited Parking
Areas - Southeast Auburn," Section 320 entitled "Prohibited
Parking Areas - Southwest Auburn," Section 370 entitled
"Fifteen-Minute Parking Zones," Section 380 entitled "One-
Hour Parking Zones," and Section 390 entitled "Two-Hour
Parking Zones," for the purpose of ensuring consistency
between city code and parking signage and to modify code
or signage where necessary to more effectively address
short- and long-term parking needs in the downtown area.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5559.
In response to questions from Councilmember Wagner,
Public Works Director Engler referred to a map of the
parking areas around City Hall, which she distributed to
members of the Council, She reported that the purpose of
the ordinance is to accurately reflect the signage that exists
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on the streets. The ordinance also eliminates one parking
space at the corner 1st and A Street NW and one parking
space east of City Hall adjacent to the municipal parking lot
at 1st Street NE and Nodh Division. The elimination of the
parking spaces is necessary to accommodate turning
movements of trucks and busses and improve safety.
Councilmember Brothers inquired whether a
recommendation had been received from the Washington
Cities Insurance Authority (WCIA) regarding the single
parking stall on Auburn Avenue near Nelson's Jewelry.
Public Works Director Engler reported that WCIA is working
with a technical consultant to advise the City. To date, no
response has been received from WCIA. Public Works
Director Engler advised that Ordinance No. 5559 does not
affect the existing parking space on Auburn Avenue near
Nelson's Jewelry.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Ordinance No. 5561
F6.15
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, levying a special excise tax of one percent on
the sale or charge made for the furnishing of lodging by any
hotel, rooming house, tourist court, motel or trailer camp,
and the granting of any similar license to use real property;
establishing a special fund for the tax; and providing
penalties for nonpayment of the tax or violation of the
requirements of the tax.
(Adoption of Ordinance No. 5561 occurred immediately
following adoption of Ordinance No. 5576.)
Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5561.
In response to a question from Councilmember Wagner,
Acting Finance Director Coleman explained that the City of
Auburn is limited to assessing a one percent lodging tax
because the convention center tax absorbs the remaining
tax that can be assessed.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
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3. Ordinance No. 5566
A4.0
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, creating a Human Resources Department,
setting forth the duties of the Director of Human Resources
and establishing duties of the Human Resources
Department.
Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5566.
Councilmember Wagner spoke in favor of Ordinance No.
5566, and asked whether career development should be
included as part of the Human Resources Departmenrs
duties. Personnel Director Heineman explained that career
development is intended to be included as part of the duties
described as establishing the work classifications.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
4. Ordinance No. 5571
04.8
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, King
County, Washington, extending the effective period of the
moratorium established by Ordinance No. 5518 on the filing
of building and grading permit applications in the drainage
area bounded by SR-18 to the south, 15th St. NW to the
north, Union Pacific Railroad to the east, SR-167 to the west
as defined within this ordinance for a pedod of six months.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5571.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Poe voted no.
5. Ordinance No. 5573
F5.2.18, O3.11.2
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the acceptance of a grant of One
Hundred Ninety Thousand One Hundred twenty-three
($190,123) Dollars from the Washington Service Corps to
provide and operate the Auburn AmeriCorps Team; provide
an in-kind match of Sixty-three Thousand Seven Hundred
two ($63,702) Dollars and a cash match of Seven Thousand
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Five Hundred ($7,500) Dollars; and authorize the Mayor to
implement the necessary administrative procedures.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5573.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
6. Ordinance No. 5574
ol .8
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending City Code Title 9 entitled "Public
Peace, Morals and Welfare," Chapter 9.01 entitled "Specific
Criminal Statutes Adopted by Reference" to adopt by
reference RCW 9A.76.080 entitled "Rendering Criminal
Assistance in the Second Degree" and adopt by reference
RCW 9A.76.090 entitled "Rendering Criminal Assistance in
the Third Degree" as newly created Section 9.01.1600 and
newly created Section 9.01.1610 respectively.
Councilmember Poe moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5574.
Councilmember Poe explained that the ordinance will bring
the City Code in conformance with state law.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
7. Ordinance No. 5576
F5.3
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, King
County, Washington, approving acceptance of grant funds
from the Seattle-King County Department of Public
Health/Emergency Medical Services Division, in an amount
not to exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), and
authorizing execution of contract No. D29285D approving
the appropriation and expenditure of said grant funds.
Councilmember Poe moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5576.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
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B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 3364
A3.17
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
a lease with Hangars Unlimited for a ground lease at the
Auburn Municipal Airport.
Councilmember Poe moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3364 with the following
amendment to paragraph 8 of the Agreement to identify the
existing paragraph contained in paragraph 8 as
subparagraph (a) and add the following text identified as
paragraph 8(b):
"Upon termination of the Lease, the City will determine if it
wishes to lease the hangar under then-current terms and
rates. If such rental is approved by the City, first right of
refusal shall be offered to former condominium occupants in
good standing. Requests should be made to the City in
writing, six months prior to the termination of the Lease."
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Resolution No. 3365
A3.17
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
a lease with C. G. Aviation for a ground lease at the Auburn
Municipal Airport.
Councilmember' Poe moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3365 with amendments to
paragraph 2 to change the title of the paragraph to read
"Term" and delete the last sentence of paragraph 2(a).
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Resolution No. 3374
o4.11
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, repealing Resolution No. 3358 and the
authorization therefor and approving this resolution No. 3374
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authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an
Emergency Water System Intertie Agreement between the
City of Auburn and the City of Kent.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3374.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
4. Resolution No. 3376
o4.11
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute a First
Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between the City
and the other participating jurisdictions within the
Green/Duwamish Watershed Resource Inventory Area
(WRIA 9) for the purpose of participating in the joint funding,
development, review an approval of WRIA based watershed
plans.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3376.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
5. Resolution No. 3377
O3.3.11
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to
increase the City's financial commitment to the construction
of the transit station parking garage that includes the City's
acquisition of retail space and 180 parking stalls and exterior
architectural improvements by Two Hundred Eighty-three
Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-six Dollars ($283,696.00).
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3377.
Councilmember Brothers inquired regarding the status of the
leasing effort for the retail area of the parking garage.
Planning and Community Development Director Krauss
reported that the leasing agent will meet with City staff
members tomorrow to discuss the progress. The leasing
agent will attempt to commit one or two anchor tenants first.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
6. Resolution No. 3378
A4.1.2
A Resolution of the City Council authorizing the City of
Auburn to sponsor Water District #111's request for
application to join the Association of Washington Cities
(AWC) Employee Benefit Trust as a non-city entity.
Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3378.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
7. Resolution No. 3379
A3.17, O4.4.9.1.3
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
a Lease Agreement with Aviation Sales L.L.C. for a ground
lease at the Auburn Municipal Airport.
Councilmember Poe moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3379 with the following
modifications to the Agreement:
Paragraph l(a), fourth line, change "7,200 square
feet" to read "8,280 square feet."
Paragraph 4(a), line 7, change the amount of the
Monthly Base Rent of "$240 plus state lease hold tax"
to read "$276.00 plus state leasehold tax".
Paragraph 6, line 3, change the amount of "$240" to
"$276".
Change all other references to the Monthly Base Rent
in the Agreement from "$240" to "$276".
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT
A. Executive Session
Mayor Booth recessed the meeting to executive session at 9:45
PM for approximately thirty minutes in order to discuss the following
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items: potential acquisition of real estate, a disposition of sale of
real estate, and potential litigation. Mayor Booth indicated no
action would be taken following the executive session.
Mayor Booth reconvened the meeting at 10:02 PM.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 10:02 PM.
APPROVED THE ~a DAY OF AUGUST, 2001.
Charles A. Booth, Mayor Dan~elle Daskam, City Clerk
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