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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
AUGUST 2, 2004 ¡r:30 PM
GAME FARM PARK AMPHITHEATER
3030 'R' STREET SE, AUBURN
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 Planning and Development Manager Dan Scamporlina, Risk
ManagemenUHuman Resources Director Brenda Heineman, Police
Chief Jim Kelly, Executive Assistant Duanna Richards, Public
Works Director Dennis Dowdy, Planning and Community
Development Director Paul Krauss, Finance Director Shelley
Coleman, Acting Assistant Fire Chief Mike Gerber, City Clerk
Danielle Daskam, and Deputy City Clerk Cathy Richardson.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
There were no announcements.
2. Appointments
There were no appointments for Council consideration.
D. Agenda Modifications
Agenda modifications included transmission of a revised Ordinance
No. 5864 under Item VIII.A.1 of these minutes.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
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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 August 2, 2004 Municipal Services
Committee was cancelled. The next regular meeting of the
Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for August 16, 2004 at
5:00 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Singer reported that the Planning and Community
Development Committee met on July 26, 2004 at 5:00 p.rn. The
Committee received a summary of Auburn residents survey results
from Hebert Research and reviewed a draft Consolidated Plan for
Human Services. The Committee also discussed and recommends
approval of Resolution Nos. 3747 and 3753, and received updates
on the 15th Street NW median project, the new Tree Board, and
new Community Center Committee. The next regular me1eting of
the Planning and Community Development Commilltee is
scheduled for August 9, 2004 at 5:30 p.m.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported that the Public Works Committee met on
July 26, 2004 at 3:30 p.m. The Committee discussed right-of-way
use permits, contract administration of Project Number C303A,
Resolution Nos. 3747, 3751, and 3752, and Ordinance NCI. 5864.
The Committee also discussed survey results from Hebert
Research, the Six-year Transportation Improvement Prograrn (TIP),
3rd Street NW pedestrian crossing near the Auburn Post Office,
and "R" Street SE parking restrictions, reviewed Utilitites and
Equipment Rental 2005 budgets and Chapter 6 of the Design
Standards Manual, and received a report on completion of
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downtown lighting. The next regular meeting of the Public: Works
Committee is scheduled for August 9, 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 items, and Resolution Nos. 3746, 37'49 and
3754. The Committee also discussed Resolution No. 37'56 and
Ordinance No. 5864. The next regular meeting of the Finance
Committee is scheduled for August 16, 2004 at 6:30 p.m.
IV. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
At this time Councilmembers may report on items not spE~cifically
described on the agenda, which are of interest to the community.
Councilmember Thordarson reported that he attended a Regional Transit
Committee meeting. Topics of discussion included ride free zones, and
shuttle and private bus efficiency. Council member Thordars()I1 also
attended a Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board (FMSIB) meeting
and received reports from railroad, Port of Seattle, and trucking lindustry
representatives. The Board also received a report presented by Mayor
Lewis representing cities regarding the FAST corridor.
Councilmember Singer reported that she attended a Puget Sound
Regional Council Executive Committee meeting. The Committee
discussed transportation funding and governmental issues.
Councilmember Singer also met with a representative from the C.ascadia
project, which is a sub-group of the Discovery Institute, and discussed
regional government issues with regard to south counties and cities.
Councilmember Singer also participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony for
Adessa, which remarkets and auctions vehicles. Councilmembel' Singer
also reported that the Cascade Bicycle Club will give a presentatilon at a
special City Council meeting on August 9, 2004 at 5:00 p.m. Bicycle
safety, City Hall courtyard improvements, and demographics will be some
of the issues for discussion at a Council Committee of the Whole meeting
on August 30, 2004 at 5:00 p.m.
Councilmember Peloza reported that he attended two Water RE~source
Inventory Area (WRIA 9) meetings. Councilmember Peloza also attended
a science seminar regarding salmon habitat. Topics of dis,eussion
included water quality of the Green and Duwamish Rivers, including water
temperature, dissolved oxygen and metal material content in thEi water,
historic and current Chinook populations, aquatic habitat conditions,
juvenile Chinook migration, growth and habitat use in the lower Gre!en and
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Duwamish Rivers and Elliot Bay, and an evaluation of hatchery versus
wild salmon.
Councilmember Norman reported that she attended a Cultural Coalition
meeting hosted by the City of Auburn. The Coalition provides an
outstanding opportunity for various arts groups in the south King County
area to work together. The Coalition is developing a website for the use
of all cultural entities in south King County which can be used for
marketing purposes. Councilmember Norman commended City of Auburn
Cultural Program Coordinator Lori Patrick for her efforts as co-chair for the
Coalition. Councilmember Norman also attended a King County Arts
Advisory Committee meeting. The Committee is developing an arts
education program which will have a very positive impact on the Auburn
community. Councilmember Norman invited educators, arts groups, and
artists to submit information with regard to arts education.
Councilmember Cerino reported that the Lake Tapps Task Forcle is still
active in their endeavors to maintain Lake Tapps. Councilmember Cerino
noted that the Task Force deals with issues such as water temperature
and migration reported by Councilmember Peloza. The Task Force works
with a number of federal agencies.
Mayor Lewis reported that, in addition to attending a FMSIB meeting, he
chaired a South County Area Transportation Board (SCATBd) meeting.
The Board received a presentation related to freight transported through
Auburn. Mayor Lewis reported on the tremendous number of trucking
firms located in the Green River Valley and the Puget Sound area. The
Green River Valley has almost half of the total industrial and
manufacturing capacity for the puget Sound region. There are over
200,000,000 square feet of manufacturing and industrial capacity located
in the Puget Sound area. Approximately 97,000,000 square feet are
located in the Green River Valley. Mayor Lewis spoke regarding the
importance of improving highways and elevated roadways so that freight
and commuter transportation have adequate access to and from our
valley. All trains traveling north or south must pass through Auburn. A
panamax ship (a ship that is too large to pass through the Panamal Canal)
carries 6,600 containers. It takes thirty trains to offload a panamax ship.
The capacity is expected to increase by 20% by year 2020.
Mayor Lewis also reported he attended a meeting of the NClrthwest
Leadership Group, visited the Latino community and other neighborhoods,
attended economic development meetings, met with the Mayorsi of the
cities of Pacific and Algona and discussed streamlined sales tax issues,
participated in the Renton and Des Moines parades, and attended the
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Bon Q'dori festival. Mayor Lewis noted that Willie Nelson and Fiarm Aid
will perform their first concert west of the Rockies at the White River
Amphitheater in September 2004. Mayor Lewis also participat,ed in a
presentation regarding the retirement of Councilmember Wagn,er from
Weyerhaeuser. Mayor Lewis stated that Councilmember Wagner is held
in high esteem by his colleagues at Weyerhaeuser and will bE! sorely
missed. Councilmember Wagner is a tremendous asset to 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 19, 2004 regular City Gouncil
meeting.
2. Minutes of the June 8, 2004 special City Gouncil
meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2.F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 332961 through 333354 in the
amount of $1,557,593.10 and dated August 2,2004.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 509093 to 509282 in the amount of
$324,269.20 and electronic deposit transmissions in the
amount of $987,516.72 for a grand total of $1 ,311 ,785.92 for
the pay period covering July 15, 2004 to July 28, 2004.
C. Contract Administration
1. Public Works Project Number C303A
04.9.1 C303A
Citx Council award Contract 03-01, Project Number C303A,
41 t Street and A Street SE Capacity Improvements to
Dennis R. Craig Construction on their low bid of
$266,766.06.
D. Call for Public Hearing
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1. 2005 Budget
City Council to call for a public hearing to be held on
September 20, 2004 to receive public comments and
suggestions with regard to development of the 2005 Budget,
including revenue estimates and possible increases in
property taxes
Council member Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to approve the consent agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
VIII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
1. Ordinance No. 5864
F6.6.3, 04.9
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, relating to regular property taxes; providing for
the submission to the qualified electors of the City at a
special election on November 2, 2004, to be held in
conjunction with the statewide general election on that date,
of a proposition authorizing the City of Auburn in accordance
with RCW 84.55.050 to levy regular property taxes
exceeding the limitations of Chapter 84.55 RCW for the
purpose of funding a local street improvement program
setting forth the ballot proposition describing the proposed
maximum levy rate, a limit factor and specifying that the
maximum allowable levy in the é year shall establish the
base for computing limits on levy increases for future! years;
and providing for other property related matters
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5864.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
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Council members Wagner, Cerino, and Peloza spoke as
advocates for Ordinance No. 5864 and also spoke, of the
many benefits the additional local street funds would
provide.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 3746
A3.16.3
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to E~xecute
an agreement for telephone trunk line services betwleen the
City of Auburn and Qwest Business and GovEirnment
Services for the purpose of maintaining the City's tel,ephone
trunk line system
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilnnember
Norman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3746.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Resolution No. 3747
05.2
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, expressing Council support for the Auburn
Environmental Park Project to be located in the West-
Central portion of the Ci!X within the area north of West Main
Street and south of 15 h Street Northwest between State
Route 167 and the Interurban Trail
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Norman
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3747.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Resolution No. 3749
A3.16.3
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
an agreement with Class Software Solutions, L TD for the
purpose of purchasing a comprehensive cash receiptiing and
payment management system
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Councilmember Backus moved and Councilrnember
Norman seconded in adopt Resolution No. 3749.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
4. Resolution No. 3750
04.4.10.2
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to I~xecute
an agreement between the City of Auburn (City) and JGM
Landscape Architects for Project Number C407'A, the
upgrade of the Mountain View Cemetery Master Plan
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3750.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
5. Resolution No. 3751
04.9.1 C326A
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute a Design and
Construction Services Agreement with Safeway Inc. relating
to Project Number C326A, "C" Street SW Improvements
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3751.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
6. Resolution No. 3752
04.9.1 C326A
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute a
Memorandum of Agreement with the General Services
Administration relating to Project Number C326A, "C" Street
SW Improvements
Council member Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3752.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
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7. Resolution No. 3753
04.4.5
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of .Auburn,
Washington, stating the City Council's support for the King
County Library System's Proposition #1 (Capital
Replacement Bond Measure)
Mayor Lewis opened the floor to public comment regarding
Resolution No. 3753. No one in the audience requE1sted to
speak.
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Norman
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3753.
Councilmembers Singer and Wagner expressed their
pleasure with regard to supporting the King Council Library
System's ballot measure and the benefits the adlditional
funds would provide for the King County Auburn library.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
8. Resolution No. 3754
F3.18
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, stating the City Council's support for a
proposition coming before the voters of the City of Auburn
that would authorize the City of Auburn to fund a 10c~11 street
improvement program
Mayor Lewis opened the floor to public comment re!~arding
Resolution No. 3754. No one in the audience requested to
speak.
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember
Norman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3754.
Councilmember Singer commended the efforts of former
Councilmember Fred Poe with regard to the formation of
Resolution No. 3754.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
9. Resolution No. 3756
F4.6.1
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A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the conversion to, and sale of
Auburn Canine Blitz as surplus property of the City of
Auburn
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to suspend the Council rules.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3756.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
IX. MAYOR'S REPORT
A. Executive Session
No executive session held.
X. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned to closed session at 8:12 p.m. to discuss labor
negotiations.
APPROVED THE /;):!1--oAY OF AUGUST, 2004.
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