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CITY OF AUBURN
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
July 7, 2003 7:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Flag Salute
Mayor Peter B. Lewis called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM and
led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call
Mayor Lewis and the following Councilmembers were present:
Rich Wagner, Trish Borden, Sue Singer, Fred Poe, Stacey
Brothers, Gene Cerino, and Nancy Backus.
Staff members present included: City Attorney Daniel B. Held, Fire
Chief Bob Johnson, City Engineer/Assistant Public Works Director
Dennis Selle, Planner Shirley Aird, Community Development
Administrator David Osaki, Planner Sean Martin, Finance Director
Shelley Coleman, Human Resources Director Brenda Heineman,
Parks and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, and City Clerk Danielle
Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointments
Announcements
Mayor Lewis welcomed the Council's newest member,
Councilmember Nancy Backus, sworn in to office earlier this
evening.
Mayor Lewis presented an Association of Washington Cities
(AWC) Certificate of Achievement for participation in the
Municipal Achievement Award Program for the City of
Auburn Treatment Release Program to Human Resources
Director Brenda Heineman. Mayor Lewis noted that, since
the implementation of the Treatment Release Program, the
costs for incarceration and jail services have been greatly
reduced.
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Mayor Lewis presented an Association of Washington Cities
Certificate of Achievement for participation in the Municipal
Achievement Award Program for the City of Auburn Transit
Station to Mr. Osaki on behalf of Planning and Community
Development Director Paul Krauss.
2. Appointments
a)
Human Services Committee
City Council to confirm the appointment of Bill Kyle to
fill an unexpired term, which will expire December 31,
2006.
Councilmember Wagner moved and. Councilmember
Poe seconded to confirm the appointment of Bill Kyle
to the Human Services Committee.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
Agenda Modifications
There were no agenda modifications.
CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
Application No. ANX03-0002
O3.1 ANX03-0002
City Council to conduct a public hearing on a petition to
annex to the city of Auburn approximately 1.3 acres of
property located west of Auburn Way North in White River
Valley Home Tracts 2nd Addition known as the "Heer
Annexation".
Community Development Administrator David Osaki stated
that the proposed annexation area satisfies state
requirements related to unincorporated island annexations.
The property is currently designated heavy commercial on
the Comprehensive Plan Map. The proposed annexation
will be reviewed by the King County Boundary Review Board
prior to Council action.
Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing.
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No one in the audience requested to speak.
Mayor Lewis closed the public hearing.
Audience Participation
This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak
to the City Council on any issue.
Darrell McPherson, 6319 36th Street SE, Auburn
Mr. McPherson expressed concern and opposition to construction
of a highway bypass through his neighborhood.
Mayor Lewis stated that there are two upcoming meetings to
discuss State Route (SR) 164 alternatives, which will be held at
Chinook Elementary School. The first meeting, which is sponsored
by Jansen Addition property owners, is scheduled for July 15,
2003. The second meeting is scheduled for July 17, 2003 and is
sponsored by Senator Pam Roach. Both meetings will be held at
7:00 PM.
Mayor Lewis spoke regarding an intergovernmental agreement
between the City of Auburn, the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe (MIT),
and Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to
develop the study for a bypass road fro, Highway 18 to SR 164.
Virginia Hau.qen, 2503 "R" Street SE, Auburn
Ms Haugen spoke regarding development of the Auburn downtown
area, preservation and restoration of historical buildings, and the
efforts of the Auburn Downtown Association.
C. Correspondence
Letter dated June 20, 2003 addressed to King County
Councilmember Julia Patterson from the Washington State
Boundary Review Board for King County regarding City of
Pacific - Cool's Annexation/De-Annexation.
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 and recommends
approval of Resolution No. 3626. The Committee also discussed
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an ordinance related to new administrative authority for the mayor,
the Goedecke South parcel appraisal, a multi-family tax abatement
ordinance, and the City Hall plaza repair. The Committee also
received an update on the King County Solid Waste System. The
multi-family recycling program begins next month. The next regular
meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for July
21, 2003 at 5:00 PM.
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Planning & Community Development
Chair Borden reported that the June 23, 2003 Planning and
Community Development Committee was cancelled. The next
regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development
Committee is scheduled for July 14, 2003 at 5:00 PM.
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Public Works
Chair Wagner reported that the Public Works Committee met on
June 23, 2003 at 5:00 PM. The Committee discussed and
recommends approval of contract administration items and
Resolution No. 3623. The Committee also discussed water rights
legislation and capital projects. The next regular meeting of the
Public Works Committee is scheduled for July 14, 2003 at 5:30
PM.
Finance
Chair Poe reported that the Finance Committee met this evening at
6:30. The Committee discussed and recommends approval of
claims and payroll vouchers, surplus property, and Resolution No.
3626. The Committee also received a report on the general fund
balance, and discussed an ordinance related to new administrative
authority for the mayor, and a multi-family tax abatement
ordinance. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is
scheduled for July 21, 2003 at 6:30 PM.
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Committee on Committees
Chair Wagner reported that the Committee on Committees met this
evening at 7:00. The Committee discussed Council Committee
changes necessary due to the resignation of former
Councilmember Jeanne Barber. The Committee will present
recommendations at the next City Council meeting.
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
At this time Councilmembers may report on items not specifically
described on the agenda, which are of interest to the community.
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Councilmember Singer reported that the Puget Sound Regional Council
(PSRC) voted to grant full membership to the PSRC to the Muckleshoot
Indian Tribe (MIT). This will entitle voting privileges to the MIT for the
Regional Growth Management Policy Board and the Regional
Transportation Board, as well as the PSRC. This is the first Indian tribe
that has requested and received full membership in the PSRC.
Mayor Lewis commended Councilmember Singer for her. efforts related to
the MIT membership and reported that the MIT also received membership
to the South King County Transportation Coalition.
Councilmember Cerino reported that efforts by the Lake Tapps Task
Force have resulted in Washington State granting Puget Sound Energy
(PSE) water rights for 64.5 million gallons of water per day. PSE's
application for water rights has been extended for six months.
Councilmember Cerino reported that he attended the AWC meeting in
Spokane.
Mayor Lewis reported that PSE's and Cascade Water Alliance's
application related to the issuance of their water permit is moving forward.
This means there would be no further additional water rights given to any
municipality in the Green or Puyallup River valleys. The City will be
working directly with PSE and Cascade Water Alliance to ensure that the
City receives adequate water supplies for additional population, as
mandated under the Growth Management Act (GMA).
CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed on the Consent Agenda are considered by the City
Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed.
A. Minutes
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3.
4.
Minutes of the May 27, 2003 special City Council meeting.
Minutes of the May 30, 2003 special City Council meeting.
Minutes of the June 16, 2003 special City Council meeting.
Minutes of the June 23, 2003 regular City Council meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2,F4.9.5
Claims
Claims check numbers 321982 through 322538
amount of $2,552,122.51 and dated July 7, 2003.
in the
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Payroll
Payroll check numbers 504690 to 504853 and replacement
checks 10104 through 10105 in the amount of $267,812.55
and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of
$897,377.03 for a grand total of $1,165,189.58 for the pay
period covering June 12, 2003 to June 23, 2003.
Surplus Property
F4.6.1
Planning Department
City Council to authorize the surplus and disposal of the
following items:
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orange 15"x15"x36" metal box
tan 33"x16"x54" metal box
orange 33"x16"x54" metal box
33"x16"x54" orange metal plan file with 58 3.5"x3.5" spaces
tan 15"x15"x44" metal plan cabinet with 38 2"x2" spaces
black cardboard plan holder with 16 4"x4" spaces
3'x5' oval table
Contract Administration
Consultant Aqreement with ECS
A3.16.9, O4.11.1
City Council to approve Consultant Agreement No. AG-C-
149 in the amount of $61,348 with Electrical Controls and
Scada Consultants (ECS), Control System Reprogramming,
Project Number C313A.
Public Works Project Number C225A
O4.9.1 C225A
City Council to grant permission to advertise for bids for
Project No. C225A Oravetz Road Slope Repair and
Guardrail.
Public Works Proiect Number C304A
04.8.1 C304A
City Council to grant permission to advertise for bids for
Project No. C304A, K Street SE Storm Improvements.
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Public Works Project NUmber C302A
O4.9.1 C302A
City Council to grant permission to advertise for bids for
Project No. C302A, West Valley Highway Reconstruction
Project.
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Public Works Project Number PR 629
O4.11.1 PR 629
City Council to approve the Settlement Agreement and Final
Pay Estimate #17 to Contract 01-04 with IMCO General
Construction and accept construction of Project No. PR 629,
Coal Creek Springs and Fulmer Field Corrosion Control
Treatment Facilities.
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to approve the consent agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There were no items under this section for Council consideration.
NEW BUSINESS
Application Number CUP02-0003
O3.10.1
City Council to consider the request of Dan Taylor, Nicholson
Development, for a conditional use permit to allow a drive-through
facility in a C-1, Light Commercial zone, at the southwest corner of
the Auburn Way South/17th Street intersection, west of Auburn
Way South, east of "M" Street SE, south of 17th Street SE.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to approve the conditional use permit based upon the
Hearing Examiner's Finding's of Fact, Conclusions, and Conditions,
and instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
Application Number CUP03-0003
O3.10.1
City Council to consider the request of Evergreen Tucci Partners,
LLC, for a conditional use permit to allow a drive-through drugstore,
drive-through restaurant and an automobile fuel service station on
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approximately 11.43-acres located on the southeast corner of the
Lakeland Hills Way/Lake Tapps Parkway East intersection.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to approve the conditional use permit based upon the
Hearing Examiner's Finding's of Fact, Conclusions, and Conditions,
and instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
Ordinance No. 5774
O3.1 ANX02-0005
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, annexing
an unincorporated area of approximately 32 acres
contiguous to the corporate limits of the City known as
"Thuline-Pinnacles Property"
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember.Singer
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5774
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
B. Resolutions
Resolution No. 3622
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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 of Auburn (City) and John
Barker Landscape Architect, P.S. (Consultant) for the design
and preparation of contract documents for the Beverly Park
Phase I Neighborhood Park Project
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3622.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
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Resolution No. 3623
O4.9.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, adopting guidance by the American
Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
for Clear Zone Standards
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Poe
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3623.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
Resolution No. 3626
A3.13.4
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor to negotiate contracts
and engage consultants for development of proposals for a
City of Auburn Municipal Court and Police Department
building
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3626.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Executive Session
No executive session was held.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 7:58 PM.
APPROVED THE ,~
DAY OF JULY, 2003.
Peter B. Lewis, Mayor
Cathy Richt~d~'on, Deputy City Clerk
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