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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
February 19, 2002 7:30 PM
I, CALL TO ORDER
A. Fla.q Salute
Mayor Peter B. Lewis called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM in the
Council Chambers in Auburn City Hall and led those in attendance
in the Pledge of Allegiance.
B. Roll Call
Mayor Lewis and the following Councilmembers were present:
Rich Wagner, Jeanne Barber, Trish Borden, Fred Poe, Sue Singer,
Stacey Brothers, and Gene Cerino.
Staff members present included: Human Resources Director
Brenda Heineman, Fire Chief Bob Johnson, Planning and
Community Development Director Paul Krauss, Recreation
Coordinator Sharon LaVigne, Parks and Recreation Director Daryl
Faber, Senior Planner Al Hicks, Principal Planner David Osaki,
Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Police Chief Jim Kelly, City
Attorney Dan Held, Public Works Director Christine Engler, and
Deputy City Clerk Cathy Richardson.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements.
a) Hometown Hero Award
Mayor Lewis presented Auburn's Hometown Hero
Award to Jean Edberg and commended Ms. Edberg
for her dedication and many contributions to the
Auburn community and schools. Ms. Edberg was
accompanied by her daughter Kathy Templin,
grandsons Allan and Shane, and numerous well-
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wishers. Mayor Lewis and Councilmembers thanked
Ms. Edberg for her long history of community
involvement and her many volunteer activities.
2. Appointments
a) Plannin.q Commission
City Council to confirm the appointment of Renee
Larsen to fill an unexpired term on the Planning
Commission to expire December 31, 2004.
b) White River Historical Society Board
City Council to confirm the reappointment of Debbie
Maguire to the White River Historical Society Board
for a term to expire December 31, 2004.
City Council to confirm the reappointment of Bill
Peloza to the White River Historical Society Board for
a term to expire December 31, 2004.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Counciimember
Barber seconded to confirm the appointments of
Renee Larsen to the Planning Commission, and
Debbie Maguire and Bill Peloza to the White River
Historical Society Board.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
D. A.qenda Modifications
Agenda modifications included the addition of Resolution No. 3421
transmitted under Item VII.B.8 of these minutes.
I1. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
No public hearing was scheduled for this evening.
B. Audience Participation
This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak
to the City Council on any issue.
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Mike Bocatch, 111 "H" Street SE, Auburn
Mr. Bocatch expressed his frustration with regard to the
assignment of baseball fields at Game Farm and Brannon Parks.
Mr. Bocatch requested that ball fields at Game Farm and Brannon
Parks be made available for tournament team play.
Mr. Bocatch also spoke in favor of the extension of the moratorium
on building and grading permit applications and in opposition to
Ordinance No. 5635 regarding City Council confirmation of mayoral
appointment of appointive officers.
Mayor Lewis requested that Parks and Recreation Director Daryl
Faber investigate Mr. Bocatch's complaint regarding the
assignment of baseball fields.
Paulette McFarland, 31728 160th Place SE, Auburn
Ms. McFarland stated that she is a student at Green River
Community College. Ms. McFarland was accompanied by her
instructor, Bill Jackson. Ms. McFarland spoke on behalf of Delta
Epsilon and Khi (DEK), which is an organization that grooms and
exposes young people to leadership skills. DEK organizes fund-
raising activities to send students to conferences and business
competitions, and also organizes community service projects. Ms.
McFarland requested community support of a Jail and Bail fund-
raising event being held on March 18, 2002.
Bill Jackson, 11422 SE 326th Place, Auburn
Mr. Jackson explained that Ms. McFarland is attending this
evening's City Council meeting as one of her leadership
challenges. Mr. Jackson thanked Mayor Lewis and
Councilmembers for their consideration of Ms. McFarland's
request.
Virginia Haugen, 2503 "R" Street SE, Auburn
Ms. Haugen spoke in opposition of Resolution No. 3417, which was
adopted February 4, 2002 and approves the payment of
membership fees for civic and professional organizations for
specified city officials and staff, and also Resolution Nos. 3426 and
3427 on this evening's agenda pertaining to City of Auburn
memberships with the Auburn Chamber of Commerce and the
Auburn Downtown Association.
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Mike Morrisette, 4702 Millpond Drive SE, Auburn
Mr. Morrisette spoke in favor of Resolution Nos. 3426 and 3427.
Mr. Morrisette stated that many cities belong to local Chambers of
Commerce. In his opinion, membership opens communications,
assists in developing relationships, and provides members with
community awareness. Membership also provides opportunities to
volunteer for various community events, committees, and projects.
Mr. Morrisette commended Mayor Lewis and Councilmembers for
allowing memberships for staff and encouraged staff to join one of
the many service organizations.
Virginia Hauqen, 2503 "R" Street SE, Auburn
Ms. Haugen stated that she is a member of Kiwanis Club and
acknowledged the value of civic groups. Ms. Haugen stated that
she is only opposed to the payment of dues by the City for
membership to service organization for Councilmembers and staff
members.
Councilmember Barber stated that service organizations make
great contributions to the community in which they are located and
staff should be urged to join. Councilmember Barber stated that
the City of Auburn derives many benefits from service clubs and
their members.
Mike Bocatch, 111 "H" Street SE, Auburn
Mr. Bocatch concurred with Mr. Morrisette with regard to the
benefits offered by organizations such as the Auburn Chamber of
Commerce and the Auburn Downtown Association but has issues
with regard to the payment of fees for membership in civic
organizations for staff members.
Mayor Lewis stated that Resolution No. 3617 was adopted on
February 4, 2002. Mayor Lewis stressed the importance of
allowing staff to participate in civic organizations throughout the
city, participate in activities provided by such organizations,
develop additional leadership skills, and to interact with citizens
within the Auburn community.
C. Correspondence
No correspondence was been received for City Council review.
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III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A3.7.6
A. Municipal Services
Chair Singer reported that the Municipal Services Committee met
this evening at 5:00. The Committee discussed Resolution No.
3422 and consent items. The Committee received information on
the Muckleshoot 2002 Compact and a status report on the new
recycling program. The Committee also discussed the inmate work
program and City Hall courtyard improvements. The next regular
meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for
March 3, 2002 at 5:00 PM.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Borden reported that the Planning and Community
Development Committee did not meet on February 11, 2002. The
next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development
Committee is scheduled for February 25, 2002 at 5:00 PM.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported that the Public Works Committee met on
February 11, 2002 at 5:30 PM. The Committee discussed consent
items and reviewed water costs of service and rate studies. The
next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled
for February 25, 2002 at 5:30 PM.
D. Finance
Chair Poe reported that the Finance Committee met this evening at
6:00. The Committee discussed and recommends approval of
Ordinance Nos. 5635 and 5640, and Resolution Nos. 3422, 3423,
3426, and 3427. The next regular meeting of the Finance
Committee is scheduled for March 4, 2002 at 6:30 PM.
Mayor Lewis announced a reception to welcome newly appointed
Parks and Recreation Director Daryl Faber to be held Thursday,
February 21, 2002 from 3:00 to 4:00 PM in the Council Chambers
located at City Hall.
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IV. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes
1. Minutes of the February 4, 2002 regular City Council
meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2,F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 308061 through 308507 in the
amount of $1,664,588.07 for and dated February 19, 2002
and wire transfers in the amount of $362,077.19.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 266400 to 266559 in the amount of
$614,141.14 and electronic deposit transmissions in the
amount of $788,587.32 for a grand total of $1,402,728.46 for
the pay period covering February 1, 2002 to February 13,
2002.
C. Contract Administration
1. Consultant Agreement with S.G. Pinney & Associates, Inc.
A3.16.9, O4.11.1 PR C211A
City Council approve Consultant Agreement No. AG-C-170
with S.G. Pinney & Associates, Inc. for services related to
Project No. C21 lA, 2002 Reservoir Coating Project.
2. Consultant Agreements with Roth Hill Engineerin,q Partners,
Northwest Hydraulic Consultants, A.C. Kindi.q & Company,
Cedarock Consultants, Inc., and Pacific Groundwater Group,
Inc.
A3.16.9
City Council approve Consultant Agreement No. AG-C-173
with Roth Hill Engineering Partners, Consultant Agreement
No. AG-C-164 with Northwest Hydraulic Consultants,
Consultant Agreement No. AG-C-165 with A.C. Kindig &
Company, Consultant Agreement No. AG-C-163 with
Cedarock Consultants, Inc., and Consultant Agreement No.
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AG-C-166 with Pacific Groundwater Group, Inc. to complete
the final phase of the Water Rights Development Project.
3. Consultant Agreement with Pacific Groundwater Group, Inc.
A3,16.9
City Council approve Consultant Agreement No. AG-C-174
with Pacific Groundwater Group, Inc. for collecting
groundwater level and river stage data to support and verify
the City's groundwater flow model and for limited water
quality sampling of monitoring wells to support the Water
Resource Protection Program.
4. Small Works Contract 02-03, Project Number C1019, Firing
Range Fencin~
A3,16.9
City Council award Small Works Contract No. 02-03, Project
Number C1019, Firing Range Fencing to Commercial Fence
Corp. on their Iow bid of $9,840.00 plus Washington state
sales tax.
D. Surplus Property
F4.6.1
1. Police Department
City Council to authorize the surplus and disposal of the
following property:
Desk
2. Legal Department
City Council to authorize the surplus and disposal of the
following property:
1 Table
1 Chair
3. Finance Department
City Council to authorize the surplus and disposal of items of
the following described property to Washington Women's
Employment and Education (VVWEE), a non-profit
organization. Those items that are unusable by WWEE, City
to authorize their disposal at the next City auction:
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COAICity Asset
MAKE MODEL DESCRIPTION #
Graffika Clone P233/32M Ram 12100050
Graffika Clone P233/32M Ram 12100231
Grafflka Clone P200/64M Ram c930022335
Graffika Clone P233/32M Ram 12100225
Graffika Clone P233/32M Ram 12100224
Touch Clone P233/32M Ram 11400184
Touch Clone P233/64M Ram 013 335
Touch Clone P233/32M Ram 11400199
DTK Clone P233/32M Ram 11400109
Abarim Clone P233/64M Ram 11400201
Touch Clone P233/32M Ram 11400152
NCR Corp Old Cash register 30-14238784
Graffika Clone P233/32M Ram 11400103
Graffika Clone P233/32M Ram 13300224
Generic Clone P233/32M Ram 013 329
Touch Clone P233/32M Ram 11400187
Abarim Clone P233/64M Ram 11400225
Touch Clone P233/32M Ram 013 309
Touch Clone P233/64M Ram 12100364
Generic Clone P233/32M Ram 11700003
Touch Clone P233/32M Ram 11400217
Touch Clone P233/32M Ram 11400188
Clone Clone P233/32M Ram no serial or id
Touch Clone P233/32M Ram 013-332
Touch Clone P233/32M Ram 1151
Graffika Clone P233/32M Ram 11400093
Graffika Clone P233/32M Ram 12100229
Graffika Clone P233/32M Ram 021 651
Graffika Clone P233/32M Ram 015 178
Keyboards
Mice
Salellite
Toshiba T2130CS unknown 032 246
Toshiba T1950CS unknown 13200021
Satellite
Toshiba 4000CDT P233/32M Ram 11400242
HP Scanjet ADF SG89F16014
PS-2&
Dimm Cable
Extenders
Monitor
Extender
Cables
Serial Cable
Extenders
HP Deskjet US432140K7
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500C
HP Laser Jet
4 P~us Printer JPGK186025
Touch Clone P233/64M Ram 13300250
Clone Clone P233/64M Ram 13200100
Touch Clone P233/64M Ram 11400191
Abarim Clone P233/64M Ram 11400194
Abarim Clone P233/64M Ram 1452
Abarim Clone P233/32M Ram 11400251
clone Clone P233/32M Ram 11400006
Graffika Clone P233/32M Ram 12100052
5-Toshiba Laptop
1 -Gateway Laptop
4. Finance Department
City Council to authorize the surplus and disposal of the
following described property:
Item COA Asset #
26-1k Mercury Exposure System 0011400040
Light Table 0011400012
Sharp FO-5500 fax, unrepairable 0011100011
2 drawer desk
2 drawer desk return
Table
Whiteboard
Mirror
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 City Council consideration.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
There was no item under this section for City Council consideration.
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VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
1.Ordinance No. 5635
A4.5.2
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Sections 2.03.040, 2.06.180,
2.09.010, 2.14.060, 2.18.010, 2.21.030 and 2.27.050 of the
Auburn City Code, and amending Section 1 of Ordinance
No. 5566, and repealing Section 2.12.050 of the Auburn City
Code, clarifying the provisions regarding mayoral
appointment of appointive officers.
Councilmember Poe moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5635.
Councilmember Brothers stated that Ordinance No. 5635
eliminates one of the primary duties of the Council with
regard to advising and consenting to key staff positions.
Councilmembers Cerino and Poe expressed support for
Ordinance No. 5635 and full confidence in Mayor Lewis's
administrative abilities.
Councilmember Barber concurred with Councilmembers
Cerino and Poe.
Councilmember Wagner also concurred with
Councilmembers Cerino and Poe and suggested reviewing
the policy regarding outside employment of department
directors.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Brothers voted
no.
2. Ordinance No. 5636
03.8 REZ01-0001
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, providing for the rezoning of property located
between Auburn Way North and I Street in the 4200 block
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within the City of Auburn, Washington, changing the zoning
classificationfrom R-4 (Multi-family) to C-3 (Heavy
Commercial).
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5636.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Ordinance No. 5640
F4.8
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Auburn City Code Section 3.10.025
regarding professional and personal services in the City's
"Purchasing Policy".
Council Poe moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to
introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5640.
In response to questions from Councilmember Brothers,
Finance Director Coleman stated that certain language
contained in Section 3.10.025 with regard to professional
and personal services is provided in another section of the
City Code.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 3410
A3.16.7, O3.11.1, O3.11.2
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter
into an agreement between the City of Auburn and ACAP
Child and Family Services during the year 2002.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3410.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
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2. Resolution No. 3411
A3.16.7, O3.11.1, O3.11.2
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter
into an agreement between the City of Auburn and the
Auburn Food Bank during the year 2002.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3411.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Resolution No. 3412
A3.16.7, O3.11.1, O3.11.2
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter
into an agreement between the City of Auburn and King
County Sexual Assault Resource Center during the year
2002.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3412.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
4. Resolution No. 3413
A3,16,7, O3,11,1, O3.11,2
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter
into an agreement between the City of Auburn and
Community Health Centers of King County during the year
2002.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3413.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
5. Resolution No. 3414
A3.16.7, O3.11.1, O3.11,2
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter
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into an agreement between the City of Auburn and
Children's Home Society of Washington during the year
2002.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3414.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
6. Resolution No. 3415
A3.16.7, O3.11.1, O3.11.2
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter
into an agreement between the City of Auburn and Auburn
Youth Resources during the year 2002.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3415.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
7. Resolution No. 3420
A3.17
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
a lease agreement with N.W. Hangars, Inc., for a ground
lease at the Auburn Municipal Airport.
Councilmember Poe moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3420.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
8. Resolution No. 3421
A3.16.7
An 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 Integrus
Architecture to provide consultant services to develop the
Auburn Station parking garage.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3421.
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Planning Director Krauss pointed out that Sound Transit is
not a party to the agreement under Resolution No. 3421.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to delete the words "and Sound Transit" from
Resolution No. 3421.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
9. Resolution No. 3422
A3.16.7, 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
Architects to provide roofing consultant services at Auburn
Municipal Airport.
Councilmember Poe moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3422.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
10. Resolution No. 3423
o3.~
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 between the City of
Auburn and Henderson Young & Company for the purpose
of conducting a study and preparing a financial analysis of
potential annexation of the Lea Hill area to the City of
Auburn.
Councilmember Poe moved and Councilmember Borden
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3423.
Councilmember Wagner requested that the scope of work
include an analysis of operational and infrastructure costs.
Director Krauss stated that the previous scope of work under
the contract with Michael Hildt did not include such an
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analysis. An analysis of operational and infrastructure costs
would require a detailed engineering study.
Councilmember Wagner stated that operational and
infrastructure costs are important issues in determining the
annexation of the Lea Hill area and that he will not support
Resolution No. 3423 with the current scope of work.
Councilmember Brothers concurred with Councilmember
Wagner.
Councilmember Borden suggested moving forward with the
scope of work as it stands due to the circumstances
regarding Mr. Hildt and the length of time passed with regard
to the Lea Hill annexation. An operational and infrastructure
analysis could be completed by another consultant at a later
date.
Councilmember Wagner moved to amend the Scope of
Work by adding Item 5 to state "The task is to coordinate
analysis of infrastructure requirements for the Lea Hill
annexation with a yet to be named consultant for a yet to be
determined amount".
Councilmember Brothers suggested tabling Resolution No.
3423 and returning it to committee,
Councilmember Poe concurred with Councilmember Wagner
with the exception of that portion of the amendment stating
"a yet to be named consultant for a yet to be determined
amount". Councilmember Poe stated that the analysis for
drainage and streets could be completed by staff. Lea Hill is
in the City of Auburn potential annexation area.
Motion to amend Resolution No. 3423 failed for lack of a
second.
MOTION CARRIED. 5-2.
Councilmembers Wagner and Brothers voted no.
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11. Resolution No. 3426
A5.3.4
A Resolution of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving
the City's membership in the Auburn Area Chamber of
Commerce and appropriate funds for dues for such
membership, in the amount of One Thousand Two Hundred
and Twenty Five Dollars ($1,225), for the 2002 program
year; and to authorize the mayor to implement the approved
membership and expenditure.
Councilmember Poe moved and Councilmember Cerino
second to adopt Resolution No. 3426.
Councilmember Brothers expressed opposition to Resolution
No. 3426.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Brothers voted
no.
12. Resolution No. 3427
A1.10
A resolution of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving
the City's membership in the Auburn Downtown Association
and appropriating funds for dues for such membership, in
the amount of One Thousand Two Hundred Dollars
($1,200), for the 2002 program year; and to authorize the
Mayor to implement the approved membership and
expenditure.
Councilmember Poe moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3427.
Councilmember Brothers expressed opposition to Resolution
No. 3427.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Brothers voted
no.
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VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT
A. Executive Session
Mayor Lewis recessed the meeting to executive session at 8:45 PM
for approximately thirty minutes in order to discuss property
acquisition and potential litigation, pursuant to RCW
42.30.110(1)(b) and RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) respectively.
At 9:38 PM, Mayor Lewis reconvened the regular meeting.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 9:38 PM.
APPROVED THE ZF'/~ DAY OF MARCH, 2002.
Pet~ Mayor Cathy Rid/~ardson, Deputy City Clerk
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