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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 4, 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: Planning and Community
Development Director Paul Krauss, City Attorney Daniel B. Heid,
Finance Director Shelley Coleman, IS Director Lorrie Rempher,
Acting Assistant Fire Chief Mike Gerber, Police Chief Jim Kelly,
Employee Relations and Compensation Manager John Fletcher,
Parks and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Transportation Planner
Joe Welsh, Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy, and City Clerk
Danielle Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a) DECA Week
Mayor Lewis declared the week of October 10
through 17, 2004 as "DECA Week" in the City of
Auburn. Mayor Lewis presented the proclamation to
Auburn High School Distributive Education Clubs of
America (DECA) members Leslie Winkler and Chris
Little.
b) Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention
Month
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Mayor Lewis declared October 2004 as Domestic
Violence Awareness and Prevention Month in the City
of Auburn. Mayor Lewis presented the proclamation
to Shelly David, Auburn Domestic Violence Victim
Advocate; Celia Forrest, Chair of the Domestic
Violence Task Force; Theron Morgan, member of the
Domestic Violence Victim Impact Panel; and Carrol
Stripling, member of the WitnessNictim Support
Team. Ms. David thanked the Mayor and City
Council for their support of the Domestic Violence
Task Force. Ms. Forrest announced that the
Clothesline Project, t-shirt art created by victims of
domestic violence, will be displayed during the month
of October at the Auburn Library. In addition, the
Sunbreak Café will host the domestic violence silent
witness display and the post office will showcase one
of the t-shirts and the domestic violence stamp; a
portion of the proceeds from the sale of the stamp
funds domestic violence programs in the state. Mr.
Morgan and Ms. Stripling also spoke of the benefit of
the City's victims impact panel and witness/victim
support team and commended the Auburn Police
Department for their professional response to
domestic violence incidents.
c) Service Pin Awards
Mayor Lewis presented the following Department
Directors with service pins: Finance Director
Coleman - five years, Public Works Director Dowdy -
ten years, Human Resources/Risk Management
Director Brenda Heineman - ten years; Planning and
Community Development Director Paul Krauss - ten
years; Fire Chief Russ Vandver - thirty years; Police
Chief Jim Kelly - twenty-five years. Mayor Lewis
noted that it is also Chief Kelly's five year anniversary
as Police Chief.
2. Appointments
There were no appointments for Council consideration.
D. Agenda Modifications
Resolution No. 3768 was removed from the agenda pending the
Hearing Examiner's decision on a request for reconsideration.
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II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1. Cingular Wireless Franchise
A3.14
City Council to hold a public hearing on an application from
Cingular Wireless for a franchise agreement for the
attachment installation, and maintenance of wireless
telecommunications facilities in, on, upon, along and/or
across certain public ways within the City, and to install a
limited number of wireless communications antennas in a
small number of diverse locations in the public way
Transportation Planner Joe Welsh presented the staff report
for a franchise application from Cingular Wireless, which
would allow the installation of wireless communication
facilities in the City right-of-way. Cingular proposes to install
a limited number of wireless communication antennas in a
small number of diverse locations in the public way.
Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing. No one in audience
requested to speak regarding the Cingular Wireless
Franchise application.
Mayor Lewis closed the public hearing.
(Please see Item VIII.A.1 of these minutes for further action
on this item.)
B. Audience Participation
This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak
to the City Council on any issue.
Mayor Lewis recognized members of Boy Scout Troop 340 in
attendance this evening. Troop members attend the Council
meeting as part of the requirements for their Citizenship in the
Community badge.
Ulle Kim, 28705 34th Avenue South, Auburn
Ms. Kim spoke on behalf of the Crisis Clinic where she volunteers
on the crisis phone line. She spoke in support of the Crisis Clinic's
application for approximately $7,400 of the City's human service
funds. She urged the Council to approve the Clinic's full
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application amount rather than the recommended allocation of
$1,500.
Richard Busch of Graham & Dunn, 2801 Alaskan Way, Suite 300,
Seattle
Mr. Busch identified himself as a representative for Cingular
Wireless. He expressed his sorrow over the passing of Lon Hurd,
the City's telecommunications consultant. Mr. Busch stated that
Mr. Hurd made substantial contributions to the Cingular franchise
agreement that appears before the Council this evening, and he
will be sorely missed. Mr. Busch commended Public Works
Director Dennis Dowdy, Transportation Planner Joe Welsh and
Assistant City Attorney Joe Beck for their efforts on the Cingular
franchise agreement.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A3.7.6
A. Municipal Services
Chair Cerino reported the Municipal Services Committee met this
evening at 5:00. The Committee discussed Ordinance No. 5868
relating to the Cingular franchise agreement, Ordinance No. 5872
relating to off-street parking and Resolution No. 3770 amending
cemetery fees. The Committee also discussed the Local Law
Enforcement Block Grant and the proposed concessions at the
Auburn Justice Center. Chair Cerino congratulated Chief Kelly on
his five-year anniversary as Chief of Police. The next regular
meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for
October 18, 2004 at 5:00 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Singer reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met September 27, 2004. The Committee discussed
Resolution No. 3771, which supports the Auburn Storefront Studio
Project, and a proposal from a downtown business owner to
partner with the City for a downtown street clock. The Committee
initiated a project status matrix and received information on an
emergency radio program. The next regular meeting of the
Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for
October 11, 2004 at 5:00 p.m.
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c. Public Works
Chair Wager reported the Public Works Committee met September
27, 2004. The Committee discussed contract administration items
related to Auburn Way South safety improvements and sanitary
sewer replacements. The Committee also recommended approval
of Ordinance No. 5871 relating to traffic control measures and
Ordinance No. 5873 relating to street use restrictions. The
Committee also discussed aesthetic improvements to the storm
water ponds at Riverwalk and at the 3rd Street interchange, water
rates, and the C Street roadway improvements. The next regular
meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for October
11, 2004 at 5:30 p.m.
D. Finance
Chair Backus reported the Finance Committee met this evening at
6:30 p.m. The Committee recommended approval of consent
items consisting of claims and payroll vouchers. The Committee
also recommended approval of Resolution No. 3766 approving the
Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Auburn Police
Management Association. The Committee discussed wireless
communications and LCD monitor replacement for those areas with
space constraints. The next regular meeting of the Finance
Committee is scheduled for October 18, 2004 at 6:30 p.m.
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 on efforts to provide a shopper
shuttle system for Auburn to serve the senior population and others in the
community. An open house was held September 21,2004 at the Auburn
Senior Center to discuss the proposal, including possible routes and
times. City representatives will meet with Metro staff to investigate
whether an existing Metro route could be modified to perform the function
of a shopper shuttle in Auburn.
Councilmember Backus congratulated Councilmember Thordarson on the
birth of his new grandson, Kyle, yesterday. .
Councilmember Peloza reported on his attendance at a Regional Water
Quality Committee meeting where discussion centered on the regional
services plan and the Brightwater Treatment Plant. The King County
Wastewater Treatment Division will be presenting to the Auburn City
Council in the near future an overview of the Brightwater Treatment Plant
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and the benefits to the South King County distribution system. He and
Councilmember Thordarson attended an Association of Washington Cities
(AWC) regional meeting where participants discussed such topics as
declining revenue sources and service level adjustments. Councilmember
Peloza reported that while at the AWC meeting he distributed copies of
the City's Save Our Streets brochure, which was of great interest to other
local elected officials in attendance.
Councilmember Singer reported on her attendance at an economic
summit for South King County where attendees learned that South King
County is growing economically and is an important component in the
region. Councilmember Singer also reported on a recent Lodging Tax
Advisory Committee and a Sons of Italy dinner.
Councilmember Wagner spoke about the passing of Lon Hurd and his
contribution to the community and his work as a professional consultant.
Mayor Lewis echoed Councilmember Wagner's comments regarding the
late Lon Hurd.
Mayor Lewis shared an exchange he had a few months ago with a group
of individuals, led by Reverend Glorious Shoe, who were raising funds to
purchase an acre of land to help support orphans in Tanzania. Mayor
Lewis presented a proclamation and a letter to the group who in turn
submitted the documents to the Tanzania government as a show of
support in their effort to obtain the Tanzanian government's permission to
purchase land. Tanzanian officials ultimately donated fifteen acres of land
for the orphanage.
Mayor Lewis reported that community information forums are being held
throughout the City to inform the public about the Save Our Streets
Program. Mayor Lewis also spoke about the neighborhood meetings that
have been held to learn the concerns of the citizens, share ideas, and
help the residents resolve issues.
Mayor Lewis reported on his attendance at a King County Sexual Assault
Resource Center event to honor its director, Mary Ellen Stone. Mayor
Lewis commended Ms. Stone for her contribution to the community.
Mayor Lewis also reported on a recent meeting of the Valley
Communications Board, the grand opening ceremony for the new
dormitories at Green River Community College, and a meeting of the King
County Flood Zone District.
v. CONSENT AGENDA
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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 September 20, 2004 regular City Council
meeting.
2. Minutes of the August 30, 2004 Committee of the Whole
meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2,F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 334630 through 335005 in the
amount of $1,822,424.99 and dated October 4,2004.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 509810 through 509969 in the
amount of $294,079.06 and electronic deposit transmissions
in the amount of $980,895.36 for a grand total of
$1,274,974.42 for the pay period covering September 16,
2004 to September 29, 2004.
C. Contract Administration
1. Public Works Project C228A
04.6.3 PR C223A
City Council grant permission to advertise for bids for Project
No. C228A, 2003 Sanitary Sewer Replacements.
2. Public Works Project C1014
04.9.1 PR C1014
City Council grant permission to advertise for bids for Project
No. C1014, Auburn Way South Safety Improvements
D. Call for Public Hearing
1. Local Law Enforcement Block Grant
F5.4.1
City Council to call for a public hearing to be held October
18, 2004 to receive public comment on a Department of
Justice Local Law Enforcement Block Grant in the amount of
$15,926 and a local matching share of $1,770 to pay for
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costs associated with the Community Oriented Policing
Program.
Councilmember 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. 5868
A3.14
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, (hereinafter referred to as the City) authorizing
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Franchise Agreement
between the City and Cingular Wireless
Councilmember Wagner moved to introduce and adopt
Ordinance No. 5868 with the following amendments as
discussed in the Municipal Services Committee this evening:
1. Wherever the franchise agreement says "reasonably
comparable" shall be changed to "reasonably
equivalent."
2. The first sentence of Section 21.3.a shall be changed
to read: "Abandonment/Facility Removal Bond. As a
condition of approval of this Franchise, Cingular shall
provide to the City a performance bond acceptable to
the City in the amount of $30,000 per facilitv,
warranting to the City the removal by Cingular or bv
the City of any Facilities from the Public Way in the
event of abandonment of any such Facilities as set
out in Section 19 herein."
Motion was seconded by Councilmember Cerino.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Ordinance No. 5871
04.10
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Sections 10.12.060, 10.12.130,
10.12.180 and 10.12.190 of the Auburn City Code relating to
traffic control measures
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5871.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Ordinance No. 5872
01.2
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Section 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. 5872.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
4. Ordinance No. 5873
04.9.1
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Sections 9.90.010 and 9.90.030 of
the Auburn City Code, relating to street use restrictions
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5873.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 3735
F5.2, 04.9.1 C322A
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
a Local Agency Agreement between the City of Auburn (the
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City) and Washington State Department of Transportation
relating to Project No. C322A, West Main Street
Improvements
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3735.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Resolution No. 3766
A3.9.4
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving the Collective Bargaining Agreement
between the City of Auburn and the Auburn Police
Management Association for 2005-2007
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember
Norman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3766.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Resolution No. 3768
03.5 PL T04-0004
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving the preliminary plat to subdivide 3.05
acres of land into 13 single-family residential lots and one
storm water tract
Resolution No. 3768 was removed from the agenda pending
the Hearing Examiner's decision on a request for
reconsideration.
4. Resolution No. 3770
F4.3
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, providing for amendment to the City of Auburn
Fee Schedule, to provide for amendment to the City's
Cemetery fees and charges, and updating the Fee Schedule
accordingly
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3770.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
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5. Resolution No. 3771
A1.10
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, expressing Council support for the Auburn
Storefront Studio Project
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Norman
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3771.
Councilmember Singer stated that the Storefront Studio
Project brings a group of architecture students from the
University of Washington to a storefront in Auburn where
they will give free design advice to store owners in
downtown Auburn.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
IX. MAYOR'S REPORT
A. Executive Session
Mayor Lewis recessed the meeting to executive session at 8:23
p.m. for approximately thirty minutes in order to discuss property
acquisition and potential or pending litigation.
Mayor Lewis reconvened the meeting at 8:57 p.m.
X. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 8:57 p.m.
APPROVED THE I ff·'f:!¡ DAY OF OCTOBER, 2004.
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Peter B. Lewis, Mayor 'Danielle Daskam, City Clerk
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