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CITY OF AUBURN
couNcIL MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 15, 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.
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Roll Call
Mayor Lewis and the following Councilmembers were present:
Rich Wagner, Trish Borden, Sue Singer, Stacey Brothers, Gene
Cerino, and Nancy Backus. CounCilmember Fred Poe was
excused.
Staff members present included: Finance Director Shelley
Coleman, Fire Chief Bob Johnson, Parks and Recreation Director
Daryl Faber, Transportation Planner Joe Welsh, Community
Development Administrator David Osaki, Public Works Director
Dennis Dowdy, Police Chief Jim Kelly, Senior Planner Al Hicks,
Planner Sean Martin, City Attorney Daniel B. Heid, and Deputy City
Clerk Cathy Richardson.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a)
Proclamation -"Grandview Park"
Mayor Lewis presented a Proclamation to Auburn
Parks and Recreation Director Daryl Faber declaring
October 4, 2003, as the day the City of Auburn will
join other south King County cities, the group "Serve
Our Dog Area" (SODA), and King County in opening
the first south King County off-leash area at
Grandview Park.
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Mayor Lewis explained that Grandview Park is the
first off-leash dog park in the South King County area.
b)
Proclamation - "Day of Concern for the Hungry"
Mayor Lewis presented a Proclamation to Auburn
Food Bank Board Member Mike Morrisette declaring
September 27, 2003 as a "Day of Concern for the
Hungry".
Mr. Morrisette spoke on behalf of the Auburn Food
Bank Board volunteers. Mr. Morrisette thanked
Mayor Lewis, Councilmembers, and the Auburn
Community for their support of the Auburn Food
Bank.
c)
Proclamation -"Constitution Week"
Mayor Lewis declared September
"Constitution Week".
17-23, 2003 as
2. Appointments
a)
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
City Council to confirm the following
appointments:
Committee
The appointment of Mary Bartlett to fill an unexpired
term which will expire December 31,2005.
The appointment of Susie Sourwine to fill an
unexpired term which will expire December 31, 2005.
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember
Wagner seconded to approve the appointments of
Mary Bartlett and Susie Sourwine to the Lodging Tax
Advisory Committee.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
Agenda Modifications
There were no agenda modifications.
CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
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2004 Preliminary Budget
F.3.18
All persons interested are encouraged to participate in this
public hearing by making-_comments, proposals, and
suggestions for the City Council and Mayor to consider prior
to adoption of the City of Auburn 2004 Budget.
Finance Director Shelley Coleman displayed a Power Point
presentation related to 2004 revenue projections and the
current property tax levy and potential increases.
Director Coleman reviewed general fund revenues by
category. Director Coleman stated that property, sales,
utility, and other taxes represent 75% of the City's revenue.
Other taxes include gas, telephone, cable TV, and electricity.
The balance of general fund revenue consists of fees for
licenses, permits, and fines, charges for services,
intergovernmental funds, interest earnings, and interfund
transfers. Director Coleman compared 2003 and 2004 tax
revenues.
Director Coleman reviewed current laws related to property
tax levies implemented under 1-747. The Implicit Price
Deflator for 2003 is 1.84%. Current property tax is
calculated at the levy rate of $2.90 per $1,000 valuation.
Director Coleman reported that King County is investigating
issues related to missing personal property valuation. The
City of Auburn has requested an accounting for
approximately $500,000,000 missing in assessed value,
which was shown in 2003. The missing valuation represents
a loss of revenue to the City of Auburn of approximately
$450,000.
Director Coleman reviewed actual and estimated sales tax
collections from 1996 through 2004, and estimated licenses
permits and fines, intergovernmental revenue, charges for
services, and miscellaneous revenue for 2003 and 2004.
Director Coleman also displayed and reviewed an eight-year
revenue trend from 1997 through 2004.
Director Coleman reported that the 2004 budget is based on
the forecast of maintained taxable retail sales, moderate
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employment and income growth, and a slow and steady
economic environment.
Director Coleman noted that Pierce County will be putting a
0.3% sales tax increase before the voters for 2004, which
will represent approximately $20 to $25 per capita for those
Pierce County residences located within the City of Auburn's
jurisdiction. One third of this revenue must be used to
supplement criminal justice purposes.
Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing.
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.
Mark Okazaki. Nei.qhborhood House, 5906 South 236th Place, Kent
Mr. Okazaki stated that he is the Executive Director of
Neighborhood House which is a non-profit, social services agency.
Mr. Okazaki introduced two Auburn residents, Marianna and Lilia,
who reside in the Burndale Apartments. Mr. Okazaki spoke of
efforts to build a new community facility in the Burndale Apartment
complex, which would include a tutoring center and computer
learning lab. Mr. Okazaki urged Councilmembers to support
recommendations from the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Committee. A community facility would serve Burndale
residents as well as the northeast Auburn community.
Marianna stated that she has been a Burndale resident for over
four years and it has been very helpful with regard to improving her
English and her grades.
Lilia stated that she is a Burndale resident and thanked Mayor
Lewis and Councilmembers for supporting Neighborhood House.
Dave Larson, MultiCare Adult Health Center, 202 Cross Street SE,
Auburn
Mr. Larson stated that he is Director for the MultiCare Adult Health
Center, which serves elderly and disabled adults in the community.
Mr. Larson assured Mayor Lewis and Councilmembers that the
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Adult Health Center will continue to operate in Auburn, in spite of
budget constraints. MultiCare subsidizes health care costs where
necessary and attendance at the Center continues to rise. Mr.
Larson urged Councilmembers to support the MultiCare Adult
Health Center.
C. Correspondence
Letter dated August 28, 2003 addressed to Mayor Pete
Lewis from State Representative Jan Shabro regarding the
Commission of Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies
recognizing the reaccredidation of the Auburn Police
Department.
State Representative Jan Shabro congratulated the Auburn
Police Department on receiving reaccredidation from the
Commission of Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies.
Representative Shabro stated that her goal is to visit all eight
of the city councils in the thirty-first district prior to the next
legislative session and expressed her pleasure in visiting the
City of Auburn City Council.
Representative Shabro spoke regarding state funds
allocated to the CitY of Auburn for projects such as the
Auburn YMCA and the Green River Community College
Science building and other improvements.
Representative Shabro reported that she is on the State
Transportation Committee and indicated that she will
continue to work for improvements to State Routes 167 and
164.
Representative Shabro spoke regarding the proposed sites
for transitional housing for sex offenders. Representative
Shabro reported that elected officials from the 31st, 30th, and
33rd districts, and Senate and House Representatives
worked very hard to prevent placement of the transitional
housing in the areas proposed by Department of Social and
Health Services (DSHS). Senator Roach was especially
successful in persuading DSHS to consider siting the
transitional housing in industrial sites.
Representative Shabro stated that, in spite of current budget
restraints, she looks forward to the next legislative session.
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III.
Representative Shabro stated that communication is the key
to good representation and praised the open government
practices of the City of Auburn.
Mayor Lewis thanked Representative Shabro for attending
this evening's Council meeting and for her efforts related to
transportation issues.
(Representative Shabro spoke prior to Item II.B of these
minutes.)
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 surplus equipment and contract administration items.
The Committee tabled Resolution No. 3631 and discussed
Resolution No. 3641. The Committee received a presentation on
the multi family housing ordinance, a report on the Airport
management contract, and reviewed the Solid Waste Division and
Police Department budgets. The next regular meeting of the
Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for October 6, 2003 at
5:00 PM.
Planning & Community Development
Chair Borden reported that the Planning and Community
Development Committee met on September 22, 2003 at 5:00 PM.
The Committee discussed Transportation Improvement Program
non-motorized projects, use of downtown redevelopment funds for
a corridor study of Auburn Way, and Neighborhood Planning. The
next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development
Committee is scheduled for September 22, 2003 at 5:00 PM.
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Public Works
Chair Wagner reported that the Public Works Committee met on
September 8, 2003 at 5:30 PM. The Committee discussed and
recommends approval of contract administration items, and
Resolution Nos. 3639 and 3640. The Committee discussed the
Transportation Improvement Program, a driveway permit for Bible
Chapel, and Water Utility, Sanitary Sewer Utility, Storm Utility,
Engineering, and Street budgets. The Committee also received
reports on the West Valley Highway project and the Annexations
and Budget Advisory Task Force, and discussed City initiated
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IV.
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street vacations. The next regular meeting of the Public Works
Committee is scheduled for September 22, 2003 at 5:30 PM.
Finance
Vice Chair Cerino reported that the Finance Committee met this
evening at 6:30. The Committee discussed and recommends
approval of claims and payroll vouchers, and surplus property
items. The Committee also received presentations on preliminary
budgets from the Equipment Rental Division, Human Services
General Fund Grants, the Human Resources Department, and the
Finance Department. The next regular meeting of the Finance
Committee is scheduled for October 6, 2003 at 6:30 PM
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
At this time Councilmembers may report on items not specifically
described on the agenda, which are of interest to the community.
Councilmember Singer reported that she attended the Water Resource
Inventory Area (WRIA) meeting last week. Mr. William Ruckleshouse
spoke regarding de-listing salmon from the Endangered Species Act. The
criterion is having two to four viable populations of salmon in five
watersheds in the Northwest before it can be de-listed. WRiA is in its fifth
year of planning and has projects underway to work towards this goal.
Mayor Lewis reported that he attended a meeting of Pierce County Cities
and Towns. Councilmember Cerino represents the City of Auburn at
many Pierce County meetings. Due to the annexation of a portion of the
Lakeland Hills area located in Pierce County, the City of Auburn will
become one of the larger communities in Pierce County over the next four
to five years. The proposed sales tax increase for Pierce County will
generate revenue of approximately $25,000, a portion of which is to be
used for public safety issues.
Mayor Lewis reported that he and Councilmembers Singer and Wagner
attended the ground breaking ceremony for the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
(Tribe) Health and Wellness Center. One Elder spoke regarding the many
improvements made with regard to services provided by the Tribe and
also spoke of her desire that this should be a time of healing and a time of
cooperative efforts between the City of Auburn and the Tribe.
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.
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A. Minutes
Co
Minutes of the September 2, 2003 regular City Council
meeting.
Vouchers
F4.9.2,F4.9.5
Claims
Claims check numbers 324013 through 324390 in the
amount of $1,542.711.98 and dated September 15, 2003.
Payroll
Payroll check numbers 505578 to 505745 in the amount of
$575,509.38 and electronic deposit transmissions in the
amount of $881,839.92 for a grand total of $1,457,349.30 for
the pay period covering August 28, 2003 to September 11,
2003.
Surplus Property
F4.6.1
Police Department
City Council to authorize the surplus and disposal of the
following equipment no longer of use to the City:
1 Cannondale Mountain Bike, blue, no Serial or City ID number
1 Trek Mountain Bike, City ID #001 21 00 261
Contract Administration
Public Works Project Number C304A
O4.8.1 PR C304A
City Council award Small Works Contract 03-03, Project
Number C304A, "K" Street SE Storm Improvements, to
Scotty's General Construction on their Iow bid of
$249,858.00 plus WA state sales tax of $21,987.50 for a
total contract price of $271,845.50.
Public Works Proiect Number C203B
O3.3.11 PR C203B
City Council grant permission to advertise for bids for Project
Number C203B, Phase II Auburn Station Garage Tenant
Improvements.
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VI.
VII.
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Call for Public Hearing
Consolidated Plan Project and 2004 CDBG Action Plan
03.4.1.7
City Council to call for a public hearing to be held October 6,
2003 on amendments to the City of Auburn Consolidated
Plan for Housing and Community Development and 2004
Community Development Block Grant Action Plan.
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to approve the Consent Agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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Resolution No. 3636
04.9.3
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
adopting the 2004-2009 Six Year Transportation Improvement
Program of the City of Auburn pursuant to R.C.W. Chapter 35.77 of
the Laws of the State of Washington.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3636.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
NEW BUSINESS
Final Plat Application Number PLT02-0001
03.5 PLT02-0001
City Council to consider the request of Lakeland Land
Development LLC for final plat of Lakeland Area 5, Division lA
subdivision, a 110-1ot single-family subdivision located within the
Pierce County Lakeland Hills Planned Unit Development on the
west side of Evergreen Way SE extending from 69th Street SE.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to approve the Final Plat of Lakeland Area 5 Division lA
and to instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary
Ordinance approving the plat.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
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ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
Ordinance No. 5790
O3.10.1 CUP03-0005
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, King County,
Washington, providing for a Conditional Use Permit to allow
for an existing structure to be used as an employment center
for clients, located at 9125 26th Street NW, within the City of
Auburn, Washington
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5790.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
B. Resolutions
Resolution No. 3631
A3.16.5, O4.4.10
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 and American
Funeral and Cemetery Trust Services for the purpose of
administering and managing client funds paid to the City
pursuant to pre-arrangement sales contracts for collective
investment in a master trust
Councilmember Singer reported that Resolution No. 3631
was tabled in Municipal Services Committee.
Resolution No. 3637
O4.11.6, A3.16.9
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, superceding Resolution No. 3543 and
authorizing the Mayor to execute a Turnout Construction
Agreement between the City of Auburn and the City of
Tacoma Water Division
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3637.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
Resolution No. 3639
A3.13.9
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute a Payback
Agreement for Developer's Extension between the City of
Auburn and Jeff Moore
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3639.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
Resolution No. 3640
A3.12.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute a Settlement
Agreement between the City of Auburn and ChevronTexaco
Corporation for the cleanup of the contamination from the
underground storage tanks located at 309 "C" Street SW
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3640.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
Resolution No. 3641
F5.4.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor to apply for a Local Law
Enforcement Block grant on behalf of the City of Auburn,
Washington
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3641.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
MAYOR'S REPORT
A. Executive Session
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At 8:24 PM, Mayor Lewis recessed the meeting to executive
session for approximately twenty minutes to discuss potential
litigation.
At 8:45 PM, Mayor Lewis announced that executive session would
continue for approximately fifteen more minutes.
Mayor Lewis reconvened the regular meeting at 9:03 PM.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 9:03 PM.
APPROVED THE
DAY OF OCTOBER, 2003.
Cathy Ric~rdson, Deputy City Clerk
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