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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
JULY 19 ,2004 7:30 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. 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.
B. Roll Call
Mayor Lewis and the following Councilmembers were present:
Rich Wagner, Sue Singer, Gene Cerino, Nancy Backus, Bill
Peloza, Roger Thordarson, and Lynn Norman.
Staff members present included: City Attorney Daniel B. Heid,
Parks and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Police Chief Jim Kelly,
Fire Chief Russ Vandver, Executive Assistant Duanna Richards,
Planning and Community Development Director Paul Krauss,
Planner Bill Mandeville, IS Administrator Lorrie Rempher, Risk
Management/Human Resources Director Brenda Heineman,
Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Public Works Director Dennis
Dowdy, Community Development Administrator David Osaki,
Police Officer Mike Burris, Jail Manager Dave O'Dea, Senior
Planner Jeff Dixon, Corrections Officer Debbie Cox, and Deputy
City Clerk Cathy Richardson.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a) Police Department Special Recognition of Skip
Miller
Mayor Lewis and Police Chief Kelly recognized Skip
Miller for his efforts related to the State's adoption of
a specialized license plate program to support the
Law Enforcement Memorial project.
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Chief Kelly introduced Executive Vice President of the
Washington State Law Enforcement Association Mike
Matson, retired City of Auburn Police Department
Corrections Officer Jim "Skip" Miller, and Executive
Director of the Washington State Law Enforcement
Memorial 1 0-99 Foundation Gayle Frink-Schultz.
Mr. Matson commended the enduring efforts of Mr.
Miller and Ms. Frink-Schulz related to the license
plates program. Mr. Matson presented special
recognition plaques to Mr. Miller and Ms. Frink-
Schulz.
Ms. Frink-Schulz expressed appreciation to Mayor
Lewis and Councilmembers. The license plates will
be available in January 2005. Proceeds will be used
for the benefit of surviving family members of law
enforcement officers who die in the line of duty. Ms.
Frink-Schultz thanked Mr. Miller for his efforts and
urged support of this special program.
Mr. Miller thanked Mayor Lewis and Councilmembers
for recognizing his efforts related to the special
license plate program.
b) King County Library Board
King County Library System Director Bill Ptacek
introduced King County Auburn Library Manager Greg
Rathbone and King County Librarian Keitha Owen.
Mr. Ptacek and Mr. Rathbone distributed literature
related to the King County Library System bond
measure.
Mr. Ptacek presented a video on the King County
Library System capital replacement bond measure.
Mr. Ptacek requested City of Auburn support of its
upcoming bond issue.
Councilmember Singer stated that she would be
pleased to present Mr. Ptacek's request for support of
the King County Library System bond measure to the
Planning and Community Development Committee.
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c) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
Mayor Lewis announced that the City of Auburn
received the Distinguished Budget Presentation
Award from the Government Finance Officers
Association for the City's 2004 Budget document. A
Certificate of Recognition for Budget Presentation
was also presented to the Finance Department.
Mayor Lewis commended Director Coleman and
Finance Department staff for their efforts.
2. Appointments
There were no appointments for Council consideration.
D. Agenda Modifications
There was no agenda modification.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
No public hearing was scheduled.
B. Audience Participation
This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak
to the City Council on any issue.
There was no audience participation.
C. Correspondence
No correspondence was received.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A3.7.6
A. Municipal Services
Chair Cerino reported that the Municipal Services Committee met
this evening at 5:00. The Committee discussed and recommends
approval of contract administration for Project No. MS 772 and
Ordinance No. 5857. The Committee also discussed curbside
recycling and air rights over City owned parking lots. The
Committee received a presentation on the Auburn Golf Course
Club House from Parks and Recreation Director Daryl Faber and
reviewed the Mountain View Cemetery Master Plan. The next
regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled
for August 2, 2004 at 5:00 p.m.
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B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Singer reported that the Planning and Community
Development Committee met July 12, 2004 at 5:00 p.m. The
Committee discussed and recommends approval of contract
administration items, Ordinance No. 5863, and Resolution Nos.
3744 and 3748. The next regular meeting of the Planning and
Community Development Committee is scheduled for July 26, 2004
at 5:00 p.m.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported that the Public Works Committee met on
July 12, 2004 at 5:30 p.m. The Committee discussed and
recommends approval of contract administration items and
Resolution No. 3754. The Committee also discussed a local
streets program proposal, expanded sewer service to the City of
Bonney Lake, and storm revenue requirements. The next regular
meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for July 26,
2004 at 3:30 p.m.
D. Finance
Chair Backus reported that the Finance Committee met this
evening at 6:30. The Committee discussed and recommends
approval of consent agenda items. The Committee also discussed
the Qwest three year telephone system contract and Class Cash
Receipting contract, and received a 2004 second quarter report.
The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled
for August 2, 2004 at 6:30 p.m. and will be conducted at Game
Farm Park.
IV. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
At this time Councilmembers may report on items not specifically
described on the agenda, which are of interest to the community.
Councilmember Thordarson reported he attended an information meeting
on a commercial corridor study. The corridor runs from Lewis County to
the Canadian border along the foothills of the Cascade Mountains and
would contain gas, oil, and rail lines, automobile transportation and
separate truck transportation lanes. Whatcom and Skagit county
residents expressed opposition to the commercial corridor.
Councilmember Backus reported she attended a veteran's tribute called
"Thanks to Them" and presented a proclamation.
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Councilmember Singer reported that neighborhood grant funds of
approximately $10,000 are available through the end of 2004 and urged
interested parties to apply. Information is available on the City of Auburn
website or interested parties may contact Planner Bill Mandeville.
Councilmember Peloza reported he attended the Metropolitan Water
Pollution Abatement Advisory Committee meeting. The Committee is
comprised of thirty-two cities and water and sewer districts. The main
purpose of the Committee is to provide advisory information and
consultation to King County staff. Councilmember Peloza also attended a
Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA 9) Management Committee
meeting and discussed the 2005 budget, a WRIA 9 Workshop and
Steering Committee meeting on habitat strategy for the Green River sub-
watersheds, Auburn Fire Chief selection ceremony, and the White River
Valley Regional Water Quality Committee meeting to discuss 2005 sewer
rates, capacity and/or connection charges, and the Brightwater treatment
plant. Councilmember Peloza also attended the Auburn Diagnostic
Images Services Center open house, participated in a tour of the valley on
a Cessna 800 aircraft sponsored by Pacific States Marine Fisheries
Commission and Lighthawk, the Auburn Downtown Sidewalk sale, and
Auburn Parks and Recreation Volunteer Picnic.
Mayor Lewis explained that Councilmember positions in the City of
Auburn are part time positions, but Councilmembers often work many
more hours. Councilmembers may have full time jobs as well. At the
request of Council meeting attendees, Mayor Lewis reported on the role of
Auburn Councilmembers as follows:
Councilmember Wagner is senior Councilmember, Vice Chair of the
Municipal Services Committee, and Chair of the Public Works Committee.
Councilmember Backus is a member of the Planning and Community
Development Committee, Chair of the Finance Committee, and also
works full time.
Councilmember Cerino is Chair of the Municipal Services Committee,
Vice Chair of the Public Works Committee, and is the Auburn
representative for the Pierce County Review Commission, Pierce County
City and Towns Committee, and Pierce County Regional Council
Committee.
Councilmember Norman serves as Vice Chair on the Planning and
Community Development and Finance Committees, and serves on the
Puget Sound Regional Growth Council Policy Board.
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Councilmember Peloza serves on the Municipal Services Committee, Law
Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters (LEOFF) Board, King County
Water Quality Committee, and the WRIA 9 Committee.
Councilmember Thordarson serves on the Public Works Committee,
LEOFF Board, Finance Committee, and the King County Regional Transit
Committee.
Councilmember Singer is Mayor Pro Tem, Chair of the Planning and
Community Development Committee, and serves on the Executive and
Operating Committees for the Puget Sound Regional Executive Board.
Mayor Lewis is Chair of the South County Area Transportation Board
(SCA TBd), past Chair and current board member for Valley
Communications Center Administration Board, current Vice Chair and
future Chair of the South King County Human Services Forum, Vice Chair
of the Green River Flood Control Zone District, and a member of the
Suburban Cities Executive Board Committee, Puget Sound Regional
Council Economic Development District Board, Puget Sound Regional
Policy Committee, and the Jail Agreement Administration Group (JAG).
Mayor Lewis commended Councilmembers for their representation of the
City of Auburn.
V. 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
1. Minutes of the July 6, 2004 regular City Council meeting.
2. Minutes of the April 30, 2004 special City Council
meeting.
3. Minutes of the March 29, 2004 Council Committee of the
Whole meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2,F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 332510 through 332960 in the
amount of $3,474,064.92 and dated July 19, 2004.
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2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 508906 to 509092 in the amount of
$687,179.59 and electronic deposit transmissions in the
amount of $946,988.31 for a grand total of $1,634,167.90 for
the pay period covering June 29, 2004 to July 14, 2004.
C. Surplus Property
F4.6.1
1. Legal Department
City Council to authorize the surplus and disposal of the
following office furniture that is no longer of use to the City:
(1) desk, composite-board L-shaped with 2 sets of side drawers,
right and left, assembled in two parts
(1) computer table, small square adjustable computer table on
wheels
2. Public Works Department
City Council to authorize the surplus and disposal of the
following office equipment no longer of use to the City:
Qty. Description
2 5-drawer flat files
Fixed Asset Number
N/A
D. Contract Administration
1. Public Works Project Number C214A
04.10.2 PR C214A
City Council to approve Final Pay Estimate NO.7 to Contract
No. 02-10 with Signal Electric, Inc, and accept construction
of Project No. C214A, Lakeland Hills Way/East Valley
Highway Signal.
2. Planning & Community Development Project Number
MS 772
04.4.1 MS 772
City Council to approve Final Pay Estimate No. 4 to Small
Works Contract 03-26 with Lincoln Construction, Inc., and
accept construction of Project No. MS 772, City Hall/Fire
Station No. 31 Improvements.
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3. 2004 Housing Repair Program
A3.16.7,03.11.3
City Council to authorize an Interlocal Agreement with the
City of Kent for the 2004 Housing Repair Program.
4. Small Business Assistance Center
A3.16.7,03.11.2
City Council to authorize a contract with Green River
Community College related to the operation of the Green
River Community College Small Business Assistance
Center.
E. Bad Debt Write-off
F4.12
City Council to authorize the write off of bad debt accounts in
accordance with City policy in the total amount of $17,538.76.
F. Off-site City Council Meeting
1. August 2, 2004 Off-site City Council Meeting
City Council to authorize the relocation of the August 2,
2004 City Council meeting to be held at 7:30 p.m. at the
amphitheater at Game Farm Park located at 3030 "R" Street
SE, Auburn, Washington.
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to approve the consent agenda.
Councilmember Norman requested that Item No. V.D.4 be
removed from the consent agenda to be considered separately.
There were no objections from Council.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to approve Consent Agenda Item No. V.D.4.
Councilmember Norman recused herself from consideration of Item
No. V.D.4 and left the room.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
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Councilmember Norman returned at this time.
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There were no items under this section for Council consideration.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
There were no items under this section for Council consideration.
VIII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
1. Ordinance No. 5857
01.2
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Sections 10.40.020, 10.40.025 and
10.40.035 of the Auburn City Code relating to off-street
parking
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5857
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Ordinance No. 5860
03.10.1 CUP04-0001
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving the issuance of a conditional use
permit to allow the use of space within an existing structure
for the assemblage of worship services (religious institution)
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Norman
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5860.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Ordinance No. 5861
03.10.1 CUP04-0002
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving the issuance of a conditional use
permit to allow for the redevelopment of a former automobile
fuel station site to construct and operate a drive through
espresso stand
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Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Norman
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5861.
Councilmember Cerino expressed concern regarding
vehicles exiting onto Auburn Way South and the potential for
additional traffic congestion in an area which is already
congested.
Senior Planner Jeff Dixon stated that the site is located on
the southwest corner of Auburn Way South and Cross
Street. A median will be installed on Auburn Way South to
limit traffic to right-turn-in and right-turn-out only at the
Auburn Way South driveway. The existing Cross street
driveway will be used temporarily until the City completes the
Cross Street improvements. Upon completion of the
improvements the driveway will be relocated and shared with
an adjacent business.
Councilmember Cerino pointed out that traffic would be
exiting from the subject property into the right lane on
Auburn Way South, which is an exit-only lane for Highway
18. Traffic is very congested during peak hours and it will be
extremely difficult for vehicles to merge left in this particular
area.
Director Krauss noted that the property is a freestanding
parcel. Closing the Auburn Way South driveway and
relocating the Cross Street driveway would technically leave
the property without any access. Director Krauss concurred
that the right turn movement of vehicles onto Highway 18 is
congested. Hopefully, customers will come to realize that it
is more expedient to use the Cross Street exit.
Councilmember Singer requested the preservation of the
children's art currently on the building.
Director Krauss stated that the artwork was drawn on
primed, plywood panels prior to being erected and can be
preserved if they are in good condition.
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Mayor Lewis stated that the panels were constructed so that
they could be removed. Mayor Lewis instructed staff to
make sure the panels are removed and preserved for
relocation prior to demolition of the building.
Councilmember Peloza concurred with certain points made
by Councilmember Cerino and also Director Krauss and
suggested erecting a yield sign for vehicles turning right from
the subject property.
Councilmember Cerino inquired regarding the removal of
fuel tanks on the subject property.
Planner Dixon stated that the fuel tanks were removed in
1996.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-1. Council member Cerino voted no.
4. Ordinance No. 5863
03.4.2.1.2
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Sections 18.32.020, 18.32.030,
18.32.040, 18.32.060, 18.50.050 and adding a new Section
18.50.080 to the Auburn City Code, relating to zoning and
land use
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Norman
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5863.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 3744
05.1.2
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, accepting a grant from the State of Washington
Office of Juvenile Justice to create a Neighborhood Learning
Center at Olympic Middle School
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Norman
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3744.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Resolution No. 3745
03.9 V-01-04
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 the
alleyway located in Block 5, Ballard's LW Park Addition to
Slaughter in Auburn, King County, Washington
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3745.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Resolution No. 3748
05.1.2
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor to award a
Neighborhood Matching Grant for the West Hill Community
Playground project
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Norman
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3748.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
IX. MAYOR'S REPORT
A. Executive Session
No executive session was held.
X. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
APPROVED THE M DAY OF AUGUST, 2004.
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Cathy Rich§'rdson, Deputy City Clerk
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