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WASHINGTON
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
MAY 3, 2004 7:30 PM
THOMAS ACADEMY
20 - 49TM STREET NE
CALL TO ORDER
Flag Salute
Mayor Peter B. Lewis called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and
led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call
Mayor Lewis and the following Councilmembers were in
attendance: Rich Wagner, Sue Singer, Gene Cerino, Nancy
Backus, Roger Thordarson, Bill Peloza, and Lynn Norman.
Staff members present included: Human Resources/Risk
Management Director Brenda Heineman, Fire Marshall Dave
Smith, Parks and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Planning and
Community Development Director Paul Krauss, Police Chief Jim
Kelly, Police Officer Matthew Wirt, Public Works Director Dennis
Dowdy, Acting Fire Chief Russ Vandver, City Attorney Daniel B.
Heid, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, City Clerk Danielle
Daskam, and Deputy City Clerk Cathy Richardson.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a)
Proclamation - Mental Health Month
Mayor Lewis declared the month of May, 2004 as
"Mental Health Month" in the City of Auburn and
presented the proclamation to Valley Cities
Counseling and Consultation Development Director
Pegi Moll.
Ms. Moll thanked Mayor Lewis and Councilmembers
for City of Auburn support of Valley Cities Counseling
and Consultation.
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Appointments
City Council to confirm the following appointments:
a)
Arts Commission
The appointment of Amanda Flanery to fill an
unexpired three-year term that will expire December
31,2005.
The appointment of Peter Gallagher to fill an
unexpired three-year term that will expire December
31, 2004.
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to confirm the appointments of Amanda Flanery
and Peter Gallagher to the Arts Commission.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0,
b)
Urban Tree Board
The appointment of Trish Borden to a three-year term
to expire on December 31,2007.
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to confirm the appointment of Trish Borden to the
Urban Tree Board.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
The appointment of Garna Jones to a two-year term
to expire December 31, 2006.
The appointment of Michael Harbin, Sr. to a one-year
term to expire December 31, 2005.
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to confirm the appointments of Garna Jones and
Michael Harbin, Sr. to the Urban Tree Board.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
c)
Civil Service Commission
The reappointment of Charles A. Booth to a six-year
term to expire December 31, 2009.
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II.
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to confirm the reappointment of Charles A. Booth
to the Civil Service Commission.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, 7-0.
Agenda Modifications
There was no agenda modification.
CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
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Public Hearings
No public hearing was scheduled.
Audience Participation
This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak
to the City Council on any issue.
Michael Grella, 20 - 49th St NE, Auburn, WA
Thomas Academy Headmaster Grella welcomed Mayor Lewis and
Counciimembers to the Thomas Academy.
Shelly Erickson, 5421 Pearl Avenue, Auburn, WA
Ms. Erickson spoke regarding the environmental review related to
her business located on Howard Road.
City Attorney Heid cautioned Ms. Erickson against speaking at the
City Council meeting relating to her environmental review (SEPA).
In the event of an appeal, Councilmembers could be called upon to
act in a quasi-judicial capacity. City Attorney Heid recommended
Ms. Erickson make an appointment with Planning and Community
Development Director Krauss to discuss her SEPA review.
Director Krauss stressed that, with regard to the SEPA
determination, Ms. Erickson has the option of appealing the
determination to the Hearing Examiner. Director Krauss urged Ms.
Erickson to make an appointment to discuss her SEPA application
with staff.
Glen Bui, American Canine Foundation, 23969 NE State Route 3,
Suite G-101, Belfair, WA
Mr. Bui commended Mayor Lewis and Councilmembers for their
work related to drafting Ordinance No. 5829. Mr. Bui stated that he
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III.
believes Ordinance No. 5829 should be used as a model to
promote responsible dog ownership and he intends to present it at
the next Washington State Legislature session.
Jeff North, 5511 Academy Avenue SE, Auburn, WA
Mr. North commended Mayor Lewis and Councilmembers for their
efforts related to drafting Ordinance No. 5829.
Vir,qinia Hau,qen, 2503 "R" Street SE, Auburn, WA
Ms. Haugen distributed photographs of historic sites in Auburn for
review by Mayor Lewis and Councilmembers. Ms. Haugen urged
the preservation of historical buildings.
Ms. Haugen also spoke regarding code compliance issues.
Mayor Lewis pointed out that the City of Auburn has two code
compliance officers for the entire city, making it difficult for them to
be aware of every code violation. Mayor Lewis requested that Ms.
Haugen report any information related to code violations to City of
Auburn code compliance officers.
Monica Pleason, 7511 23rd Avenue NVV, Seattle, WA
Ms. Pleason stated that she is Secretary of the Cascade Northwest
Mastiff Club. On behalf of the Club, Ms. Pleason thanked Mayor
Lewis and Councilmembers for their careful consideration related
to drafting Ordinance No. 5829
Correspondence
No correspondence was received.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A3.7.6
A. Municipal Services
Chair Cerino reported that the Municipal Services Committee met
this evening at 5:00 p.m. The Committee discussed and
recommends approval of surplus property items, Ordinance Nos.
5829 and 5841, and Resolution No. 3719. The Committee also
discussed the Auburn Municipal Airport runway improvements
project and related federal funding, and a parking proposal from
Auburn Regional Medical Center. The next regular meeting of the
Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for May 17, 2004 at
5:00 p.m. at Auburn City Hall.
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IV,
Planning & Community Development
Chair Singer reported that the Planning and Community
Development Committee met on April 26, 2004 at 5:00 p.m. The
Committee discussed and recommends approval of Resolution No.
3723. The Committee took a tour and discussed renovation of the
City Hall plaza, and also discussed downtown design standards, an
ordinance related to adult uses, and Ordinance No. 5829. The next
regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development
Committee is scheduled for May 10, 2004 at 5:00 p.m. at Auburn
City Hall.
Public Works
Chair Wagner reported that the Public Works Committee met on
April 26, 2004 at 5:30 p.m. The Committee discussed and
recommends approval of contract administration items, and
Resolution Nos. 3720 and 3722. The Committee also discussed
Auburn/Black Diamond Road shoulder improvements, utility code
revisions, water system loss, and countywide applications for TEA-
21 funds. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee
is scheduled for May 10, 2004 at 5:30 p.m. at Auburn City Hall.
Finance
Chair Backus 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 discussed a sample interfund bond
ordinance for Local Improvement District 250, and 2003/2004 first
quarter revenue and expenditure comparisons. The next regular
meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for May 17, 2004
at 6:30 p.m. at Auburn City Hall.
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 and Mayor Lewis met with the
Chief Executive Officer of the Auburn Regional Medical Center. She and
various Councilmembers also attended a DARE graduation at Pioneer
Elementary, an Emergency Management Workshop for King County
elected officials, a luncheon hosted by the Parks Commission, a student
government class at Auburn High School, Cities and Schools Forum, and
the Police Department Awards banquet. Councilmember Singer thanked
staff members and department directors for their participation in the
Council Retreat on April 30, 2004.
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Councilmember Thordarson reported that he attended the King County
Regional Transit Committee meeting, Healthy Kids Day at the YMCA, a
BRAVO! Production of "Eden", King County Committee of the Whole
meeting, Mt Baker Reaching Out Fair, Cities and Schools Forum, and a
tour of the MultiCare Adult Day Health facility.
Mayor Lewis reported that he attended a fund raiser for the Boys and Girls
Club in Auburn, the filming of King County Councilmember Julia Patterson
related to the Olson Farm grants, Community Volunteer luncheon at the
Auburn Senior Center, South King County Human Services Forum,
Auburn Gymnastics Western Gymnastics Championship at Seahawk
Exhibition Center, DARE graduation at Evergreen Heights Elementary,
King Solomon Lodge - Masons Scholarships Banquet, Summer Youth
Fair, Association of Washington Cities Streamlined Sales Tax (SST)
committee meeting, Department of Revenue meeting related to SST, Jail
Advisory Group tour of the Yakima Jail system, Cities and Schools Forum,
Junior Fishing Derby at Millpond, and the Seventh Day Adventist
Academy new girls dorm ground breaking.
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
Minutes of the April 19, 2004 regular City Council
meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2,F4.9.5
Claims
Claims check numbers 330214 through 330567 in the
amount of $1,643,693.06 and a wire transfer in the amount
of $187,331.01 for a grand total of $1,831,024.07 and dated
May 3, 2004.
Payroll
Payroll check numbers 507999 to 508162 in the amount of
$273,451.22 and electronic deposit transmissions in the
amount of $957,158.75 for a grand total of $1,230,609.97 for
the pay period covering April 15, 2004 to April 30, 2004.
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Surplus Property
F4.6.1
Police Department
City Council to authorize the surplus and disposal of the
following property no longer of use to the City:
Panasonic Color Monitor CT-1330M Serial EA6610883 City Tag 021 521
Panasonic VCR AG-1950 Serial H6HB00578 City Tag 021 523
Panasonic VCR AG-1950 Serial H6HB00591 City tag 021 524
Panasonic Editing Controller AG-A95 Serial L6A2337KB City Tag 021 525
ICM Character Generator CG7000 Serial 05208711A73 City tag 021 574
JVC VCR HR S5900U Serial 115U1411
Contract Administration
Consultant Agreement No. AG-C-230
A3.16.9, O4.9.1 PR C229A
City Council grant permission to enter into Consultant
Agreement No. AG-C-230 with HDR for services related to
Project No. C229A, BNSF/East Valley Highway Pedestrian
Underpass.
Project Number C303A
O4.9.1 PR C303A
City Council grant permission to advertise for bids for Project
No. C303A, 41st and "A" Streets SE Capacity Improvements.
Project Number C306A
O4.11.1 PR C306A
City Council to approve Final Pay Estimate No. 1 to Small
Works Contract 03-04 with Gary Harper Construction, Inc.,
and accept construction of Project No. C306A, Coal Creek
Springs Security Hatches.
Project Number PR 529
O4.9.1 PR 529
City Council to approve Final Pay Estimate No. 28 to
Contract 99-01 with Robison Construction, Inc., and accept
construction of Project No. PR 529, 3rd Street SW Grade
Separation Project.
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to approve the consent agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
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VI.
VII.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinance No. 5829
o3.4.2.1.2
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, creating a new
Chapter 6.35 of the Auburn City Code related to dangerous dogs
(Ordinance No. 5829 was tabled at the Apdl 19, 2004 City Council
meeting.)
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to remove Ordinance No. 5829 from the table.
MOTION TO REMOVE ORDINANCE NO. 5829 FROM THE
TABLE CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5829.
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Thordarson
seconded to denominate Ordinance No. 5829 as "Fritz's Law".
Councilmember Cerino expressed disappointment regarding
Section 6.35.020 of Ordinance No. 5829 related to the lack of a
cautionary warning to owners of potentially dangerous dogs or
dogs declared dangerous.
Mayor Lewis thanked Councilmembers for their efforts related to
drafting Ordinance No. 5829.
MOTION TO APPROVE AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO.
5829 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
Councilmember Peloza read a statement related to the drafting of
Ordinance No. 5829. Councilmember Peloza stressed that
Ordinance No. 5829 provides protection for Auburn citizens
regarding dangerous dogs and meaningful enforcement for
irresponsible owners.
MAIN MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
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VIII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
Ordinance No. 5841
01.2
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Sections 10.36.205, 10.36255 and
10.36.360, of the Auburn City Code, relating to parking
enforcement
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5841.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
B. Resolutions
Resolution No. 3719
A3.17
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
a one-year extension of the lease of property to King County
Department of Public Health for the King County Paramedic
Program
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3719.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
Resolution No. 3720
O4.6.1 PR C9056
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute a Public
Works Trust Fund Loan Agreement between the City of
Auburn (the City) and the Public Works Board (the Board)
for Project No. C9056, Auburn Way South Sewer, Phase B
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3720.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
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Resolution No. 3722
03.9 VAC-07-03
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, initiating street vacation proceedings and
setting a public hearing to consider the vacation of an
alleyway located south of 1st Street SW and west of South
Division Street, within the City of Auburn, Washington
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3722.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
Resolution No. 3723
A3.16.7, O5.1.2
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to
execute an Agreement for Professional Services between
the City of Auburn and Tetra Tech/KCM, Inc., for the
purpose of developing a habitat restoration plan for Olson
Creek and producing associated construction documents
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Norman
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3723.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Executive Session
No executive session was held.
Mayor Lewis thanked Headmaster Grella and the Thomas
Academy for hosting the City of Auburn City Council meeting this
evening.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
APP__/?'~J''--' DAY OF MAY, 2004.
Peter B. Lewis, Mayor Cathy Richardson, Deputy City Clerk
City Council agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's
Office, on the City website, and via e-mail. Complete agenda packets are
available for review at the City Clerk's Office and at the Libra~/.
Internet: http://www.ci.auburn.wa.us
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