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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
December 6, 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. in
the Council Chambers of Auburn City Hall located at 25 West Main
Street in Auburn 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, Police Chief Jim Kelly,
Employee Relations and Compensation Manager John Fletcher,
Parks and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Information Services
Director Lorrie Rempher, Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy,
Utilities Engineer Duane Huskey, Community Development
Administrator David Osaki, Executive Assistant Duanna Richards,
and City Clerk Danielle Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a) Fire Department Promotions
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Mayor Lewis and Fire Chief Russ Vandver
announced the following promotions in the Fire
Department:
Mike Gerber was promoted to the position of
Assistant Fire Chief;
Parry Boogard was promoted to the position of
Battalion Chief; and
Pete Connell was promoted to the position of
Captain.
Chief Vandver, Mayor Lewis, and members of the
Council congratulated the officers on their
achievements.
b) Proclamation - Miss Auburn Scholarship Program
Mayor Lewis welcomed the Miss Auburn Scholarship
Program Contestants and recognized the contribution
of parents, participants and volunteers for the Miss
Auburn Scholarship Program.
The following contestants were in attendance:
Valerie Brogden, Alexandra Chapman, Nicolle
Christensen, April Curtis, Jessica DiMaggio, Tami
Evrard, Rachel Guyton, Tealah Hill, Brandi Hyder,
Jacklyn Kellog, Kendra Lomax, Krystle Pohlman,
Jamie Slaten, Marissa Spaid, Olivia Stover, Brianna
Thomas, Jessie Velasquez, Brandi Williams, Mandy
Wolf, and Samantha House.
Julie Poe, Co-Director of the Miss Auburn Scholarship
Program, announced that the Miss Auburn Program
awarded more than $23,000 in scholarships last year.
Recently the Miss America program awarded the Miss
Auburn Program an additional $4,725 out of a
$10,000 total allocation to the Washington State
programs. Ms. Poe thanked Mayor Lewis and the
City Council for their support of the Miss Auburn
Scholarship Program.
c) Proclamation - "DECA Entrepreneurship Week"
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Mayor Lewis declared December 6 through 12, 2004
as "DECA Entrepreneurship Week" in the City of
Auburn and presented Auburn High School DECA
Club members Chad Turner and Ly Ho with a
proclamation commemorating Entrepreneurship
Week.
d) King County Wastewater Treatment Division
Christie True, Manager of the Major Capital
Improvement Program for King County Wastewater
Treatment Division, presented the City Council with
an overview of the Brightwater regional wastewater
treatment plant project, a new wastewater facility to
serve south Snohomish County and north King
County.
The current Metro system, originally formed in 1958,
includes 420 square miles of service area serving
most of urban King County and portions of
Snohomish and Pierce counties. The system
currently includes two regional treatment plants and a
small treatment plant in Vashon.
The existing wastewater system will reach capacity in
2010. The King County Regional Wastewater
Services Plan calls for a new treatment plant and
conveyance pipeline in the north part of the service
area. After a four year siting process, the Brightwater
location was selected. The wastewater that will be
treated at Brightwater now flows to the regional plants
in Seattle and Renton. The capacity freed up in the
Renton plant will be reserved for south and east King
County. The current cost estimate for the Brightwater
Treatment system is $1.48 billion.
The monthly Metro rate for existing customers is
$25.60 (2005-2006) for single-family residence. New
customers will pay the same monthly rate as existing
customers and a capacity charge of $34.05 per
month for 15 years. Long term rates and capacity
charges will increase to pay for new system
improvements. In the 2010-2015 timeframe, rates will
stabilize for existing customers as more new
customers hook up and growth pays for growth.
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Ms. True noted that the new Brightwater treatment
plant benefits Auburn as it provides the infrastructure
to support and sustain economic growth. The system
ensures clean water, a healthy environment,
protection of public health and a continued quality of
life. Although none of the new treatment facilities are
being located in Auburn, Auburn will benefit from the
new facilities that will free up capacity at the south
plant in Renton. She cautioned that if Brightwater is
not built on time, a system-wide building moratorium
would have to be imposed.
Ms. True thanked the City Council for their support
and the opportunity to address the Council. She
noted that Councilmember Peloza serves on the
Regional Water Quality Committee which provides
advisory support to the King County Council.
e) Report on "Save Our Streets" Program
In a surprise gesture, Mayor Lewis presented
Transportation Engineer Laura Philpot with a replica
of a street sign named for her by members of the
Army National Guard, 116th Rear Area Support
Center, that marks a street on a U. S. air base in
Mosul, Iraq. Recently Engineer Philpot responded to
an e-mail request from Master Sergeant Ed Johnson,
an Auburn resident who is a member of the Army
National Guard and the acting deputy mayor of Mosul
Airfield, for specifications for street signs. Of the
several cities Master Sergeant Johnson contacted,
only one person, Engineer Philpot, responded to the
his e-mail with the requested street sign standards.
The Philpot Avenue LSA Diamondback/Mosul Airfield
street sign can be found near the new city hall at
Mosul Airfield.
Master Sergeant Johnson's wife, Jeanne Dinehart,
son, Jeffery, and mother, Joyce Pearson, were in
attendance to thank Engineer Philpot for helping
Master Sergeant Johnson in his mission in Iraq.
Engineer Philpot reported on the 2005 Save Our
Streets Program. In 2005, approximately $1.2 million
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will be budgeted for the Save Our Streets Program.
These funds will be used only for various street
improvements on our local streets as intended. Staff
is currently reviewing the options with the Public
Works Committee. The Committee asked that staff
present the options being considered to the full
Council.
Engineer Philpot reviewed the annual local street
treatments. She noted that in 2003 approximately
two miles of streets were chip sealed with fog seal, in
2004 approximately five miles of streets were chip
sealed with fog seal, and in 2005 it is anticipated that
four to twelve miles of streets will be treated
depending on the type of surface treatment applied.
Engineer Philpot described the benefits and
challenges of the different types of street treatments:
chip seal with fog seal and cape seal (chip seal with
slurry coating). Options for the 2005 SOS Program
include 12 miles of chip seal with fog seal, or 8 miles
of cape seal, a combination of the two street
treatments, and reconstruction of 540 feet of M Street
SE from 3ih Street to M Place. The cost of
reconstructing M Street SE from 3ih to M Place is
approximately $300,000.
Mayor Lewis introduced and recognized volunteer
members of the Save Our Streets Program who were
instrumental in the passage of Proposition NO.1.
Members in attendance included: Cyril Van Selus,
Chuck and Leila Booth, Fred Poe, Darci Bidman, Ken
Bradford, Debbie Christian, Mike Harbin, Sr., Fred
Helser, Dick Kammeyer, Duanna Richards, Marjorie
Rommel, and Deanna Sader. Members who could
not attend the meeting are: Trish Borden, Ron
Claudon, Jr., Nancy Colson, and Carolyn Robertson.
Mayor Lewis and members of the Council thanked the
volunteer committee members for their efforts to
ensure passage of Proposition NO.1.
2. Appointments
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a) Urban Tree Board
City Council confirm the appointment of Jason
Callahan to the Urban Tree Board for a term to expire
December 31, 2007
City Council confirm the appointment of James Myers
to the Urban Tree Board for a term to expire
December 31, 2007
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember
Wagner seconded to confirm the appointment of
Jason Callahan and James Myers to the Urban Tree
Board.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
D. Agenda Modifications
Agenda modifications included correspondence from City of
Bonney Lake regarding the Comprehensive Plan amendments
transmitted under Item I I. A. 1 of these minutes and a revised
Ordinance No. 5884 transmitted under Item VIII.A.1 of these
minutes.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1. 2004 Comprehensive Plan Amendments
03.4.3 CPA04-0001
City Council to conduct a public hearing on the following
proposed 2004 Comprehensive Plan Amendments.
Amendments consist of those proposed to the
Comprehensive Plan Map (CPM) and those affecting plan
Policies and Text (PIT) as follows ("STR" means "Section
Township Range"):
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP (CPM) AMENDMENTS
Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing on the 2004
Comprehensive Plan amendments. Community
Development Manager David Osaki reported that the
Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on the
proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments on October 5,
2004 and continued their meeting to October 14. The
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Planning Commission ultimately recommended approval of
all amendments except CPM #1 and CPM #3. Mr. Osaki
presented each of the proposed Comprehensive Plan
amendments. Public comment was permitted after the staff
presentation for each proposed amendment.
CPM#1
To amend the Comprehensive Plan Map from "Single Family
Residential" to "Moderate Density Residential" for properties
both within and outside of the Lakeland Hills South Special
Plan Area. For those parcels presently outside of the
special plan area (identified as Area 16), the proposal is to
incorporate them into the Lakeland Hills South Special Plan
Area. (STR 05-20-05)
Comprehensive Plan map #1 is a privately initiated
Comprehensive Plan map amendment related to Lakeland
Hills South Planned Unit Development. The proposal
generally amends properties within the existing Lakeland
Hills South Planned Unit Development (commonly known as
Area 7) from Single Family Residential to Moderate Density
Residential. The proposal also provides for the designation
of approximately 77 acres from Single Family Residential to
Moderate Density Residential and to include the properties
within the Lakeland Hills South Planned Unit Development
Special Plan Area (referred to as Area 16). Currently, the
maximum number of units that can be permitted within the
current boundaries of the Lakeland Hills South Planned Unit
Development is 3,408. The Planning Commission
recommended denial of CPM #1. Since the conclusion of
the Planning Commission public hearing on the proposal,
the applicant has revised his proposal affecting the northerly
20 acres of Area 16 (abutting the existing Eastpointe and
Evergreen plats). The applicant maintains his proposal to
change the designation from Single Family Residential to
Moderate Density Residential, but stipulates that the
northerly 20 acres would not be developed as for-rent, semi-
detached or attached housing. The applicant is also
proposing that in the event that the applicant cannot secure
the additional approvals necessary through the PUD
process, the entire Moderate Density Residential area would
revert back to Single Family Residential. The proposal
would require amendment of Auburn City Code Title 14 to
memorialize the applicant's proposal.
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In response to a question from Councilmember Peloza, Mr.
Osaki stated that the density of the proposal is consistent
with City goals for density.
Councilmember Backus inquired regarding the maximum
units for the area. Mr. Osaki responded that the maximum
density currently is 3,408; the proposal would increase the
cap to 3,658. The developer does not believe capacity will
be reached within the existing boundaries.
Chris Huss, Evergreen Tucci Partners
Mr. Huss spoke on behalf of the proponent, Evergreen Tucci
Partners. Mr. Huss urged the City Council to approve the
proposed amendment so that the developer has the ability to
continue offering a variety of moderate density housing. If
the Comprehensive Plan map amendment is approved, an
amendment to the existing Annexation and Utilities
Agreement between the City and Evergreen Tucci must be
negotiated as well as an amendment to the PUD ordinance.
Virginia Haugen, 2503 R Street SE, Auburn
Ms. Haugen expressed concern with development and crime
in Auburn.
CPM#2
To amend the Comprehensive Plan Map from "Public/Quasi-
Public" to "Light Industrial" for properties located on the
south side of 49th Street NW, west of Auburn Way North.
(Parcel No.'s 9360000152 and 9360000166). (STR 36-22-
04)
Comprehensive Plan map amendment #2 is a City initiated
proposal affecting two parcels near Thomas Academy. Last
year, the Comprehensive Plan designation for Thomas
Academy property was changed from Public and Quasi-
public to Light Industrial. As a result of the change last year,
two parcels remained with the Public and Quasi-public land
designations. Neither parcel is used for public purposes.
The proposed amendment would change the
Comprehensive Plan map designation for the two affected
properties from Public and Quasi-public to Light Industrial.
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There was no public comment regarding Comprehensive
Plan map amendment #2.
CPM #3
To amend the Comprehensive Plan Map from "Light
Industrial" to "Heavy Commercial" for property located at 715
30th Street NE (NW Corner of 30th Street NE and I Street
NE) (Parcel Number 0004000026). (STR 06-21-05)
Comprehensive Plan map amendment #3 is a City initiated
Comprehensive Plan map amendment that would change
the designation of the property at 715 30th Street NE from
Light Industrial to Heavy Commercial. The property is
approximately five acres. Skills, Inc. currently occupies the
property. The Planning Commission recommended denial
of the proposed amendment.
Mr. Osaki stated that the purpose of the proposed
amendment is to make the land use designation for the
property consistent with the Heavy Commercial designation
of the surrounding properties in this corridor.
Virginia Haugen, 2503 R Street SE, Auburn
Ms. Haugen expressed concern with the increase in growth
in the City.
Charlie Harris, Chief Executive Officer of Skills, Inc., 715 30th
Street NE, Auburn
Mr. Harris described the operation of Skills, Inc., which is a
manufacturer of airplane parts. The facility was built for the
manufacture of airplane parts. Mr. Harris stated that the
appraised value of the building and land last year was $3.95
million. Mr. Harris objected to the change in Comprehensive
Plan map designation. He contended that if the
Comprehensive Plan and zoning designations were
changed, the value of the property would significantly
decrease and jeopardize the financing for the business.
Susan Pfiffer, Human Resources Director for Skills, Inc., 715
30th Street NE, Auburn
Ms. Pfiffer spoke against the proposed Comprehensive Plan
map amendment. She described Skills, Inc., as a nonprofit
organization that employs approximately 96 persons with
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disabilities who live in Auburn. Skills provides livable wages
with an average annual wage of $32,000.
In response to a question from Councilmember Thordarson,
Mr. Osaki stated that transfer of ownership of a
nonconforming use would be permitted. Nonconforming
uses can have a change of use as long as the proposed
new use is of a similar nature or is of less intensity than the
current use. Mr. Osaki declined to comment on potential
valuation of the property.
Councilmember Wagner inquired whether the nonprofit
organization (Skills, Inc.) pays property tax. Finance
Director Coleman reported that Skills, Inc. was exempted
from paying property tax. However, the City of Auburn
entered into an Agreement with Skills, Inc. in the late 1990's
whereby Skills agreed to pay property tax to the City. The
agreement is due to expire in 2007.
Doug Kline, GVA Kidder Mathew, 12886 Interurban Avenue
South, Tukwila
Mr. Kline identified himself as a commercial real estate
broker for GVA Kidder Mathew. Mr. Kline described the
Skills, Inc., property as approximately 4.7 acres with a
90,000 square foot manufacturing industrial building. The
building is outfitted with heavy power, temperature control,
and large investments in equipment and capital. He stated
that nearly all the value of the property is in the building as
opposed to the land. He estimated the appraised value of
property as an industrial property at nearly $4 million and the
commercial value of the property as $1.6 million. He
expressed concern that the change in Comprehensive Plan
designation would affect the financing for the company, and
would negatively impact an Auburn company.
Richard Aramburu, 505 Madison Street, Seattle
Mr. Aramburu identified himself as a land use attorney and
spoke on behalf of Skills, Inc. He urged the Council to
support the Planning Commission's recommendation and
deny proposed Comprehensive Plan map amendment #3.
He noted that the property has been used for more than 30
years for its present use, without apparent objection from the
public. Mr. Aramburu argued that the City has not made its
case for change of circumstances since the last zoning
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change. He noted that no comprehensive SEPA analysis or
checklist has been completed.
In response to a question from Councilmember Singer, City
Attorney Heid stated that the amendment of a
Comprehensive Plan is a legislative action.
Tim Trohimovich, 1000 Friends of Washington, 1617
Boylston Avenue, Seattle
Mr. Trohimovich identified himself as the Planning Director
for 1000 Friends of Washington, a statewide public interest
group whose purpose is to protect farms, forests and rural
areas and ensure responsible growth. Mr. Trohimovich
objected to proposed Comprehensive Plan map amendment
#3. He suggested the issue is a quasi-judicial matter
because the proposed amendment is site specific.
In response to a question from Councilmember Peloza, Mr.
Osaki stated that one of the key reasons for the proposed
amendment is to provide consistency in land use patterns.
Councilmember Backus inquired regarding a nearby parcel
that is designated Public and Quasi-public. Mr. Osaki stated
the site is a potential public use site and is consistent with
the Comprehensive Plan. He added that the
Comprehensive Plan discusses the philosophy for locating
light and heavy industrial uses on the west side of the City,
while heavy commercial designations should be situated in
close proximity to arterials. Mr. Osaki also discussed the
range of uses for the light industrial zone.
Charles Turbak, 3402 West Valley Highway North, Auburn
Mr. Turback identified himself as a commercial real estate
developer and broker in Auburn. He spoke against
Comprehensive Plan map amendment #3. In his opinion,
the highest and best use of the property is its current use as
the building is a unique industrial building. He also
suggested the Comprehensive Plan designation change
would adversely affect the refinancing for the property.
Councilmember Singer commented that there is a difference
between changing the Comprehensive Plan designation and
the zoning map designation. Mr. Osaki added that the issue
under discussion this evening is a change in the
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Comprehensive Plan designation. The Comprehensive Plan
serves at the City's long-range land use document and sets
forth anticipated or desired land use patterns. The zoning
code and zoning map implements the Comprehensive Plan.
Councilmember Cerino inquired regarding the agreement
between the City and Skills, Inc. for payment of property
taxes. Finance Director Coleman advised that Skills, Inc.
has not paid the current year's payment.
Brian Derdowski, President of Public Interests Associated,
70 East Sunset Way, Issaquah
Mr. Derdowski complimented the City staff for their customer
service in responding to Mr. Derdowski regarding this matter.
He expressed support for Skills, Inc. in their goal to preserve
their existing zoning. He reiterated the previously stated
concerns related to refinancing of the property. Mr.
Derdowski stated that the Growth Management Act forbids a
zoning map designation in conflict with a land use plan
designation; therefore, a change in the Comprehensive Plan
map designation mandates a rezone. He expressed
concern with the public participation element of the process;
in particular, the notification to the affected property owner.
Mr. Derdowski also pointed out that a residential property
inconsistent with the surrounding land use designations
exists in the same area. He suggested the Council
postpone CPM #3 and proposed instead that the Council
adopt a policy statement that reflects the City's long-term
intent that the area be designated as heavy commercial, but
that in the meantime the existing uses can maintain their
current zoning.
Mr. Osaki indicated that the proposal described by Mr.
Derdowski could be included in a Comprehensive Plan
amendment. Mr. Osaki also agreed with Mr. Derdowski's
comments relating to inconsistencies in land use designation
and zoning map designation.
Councilmember Singer suggested that the Planning and
Community Development Committee discuss the general
issue of land use designation and zoning map designation at
the next regular Committee meeting.
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CPM #4
To expand the City of Auburn's Potential Annexation
Area/Urban Services Area boundary in Pierce County to
include additional property and right-of-way, and designate
the area as "Singie Family Residential" on the
comprehensive plan map. (STR 05-20-05)
Mr. Osaki explained that Comprehensive Plan map
amendment #4 affects a triangular shaped portion of a
parcel as well as existing and future right-of-way within the
Auburn Potential Annexation Area in Pierce County. The
property is part of a larger parcel that is already located
within the City's Potential Annexation Area. The proposal
would designate the property as Single Family Residential.
The property was previously removed from the City's
Potential Annexation Area as a condition of a settlement
agreement with the City of Bonney Lake over annexation
and water service issues. The City of Bonney Lake has
indicated their support for Comprehensive Plan map
amendment #4 and a modification of the settlement
agreement.
There was no public comment related to CPM #4.
CPM #5
To amend the comprehensive plan map from "Moderate
Density Residential" to "Light Commercial" for properties
located on A Street SE (east side), south of Lakeland Hills
Way. (STR 31-21-05)
The properties affected by Comprehensive Plan map
amendment #5 were annexed to the City of Auburn in 2003
as part of an annexation/deannexation process with the City
of Pacific. The proposed amendment would change the
Moderate Density Residential designation to Light
Commercial.
There was no public comment related to CPM #5.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN POLlCYITEXT (PIT) AMENDMENTS
PIT #1
Incorporate Auburn School District Updated 2004 to 2010
Capital Facilities Plan as part of Auburn Comprehensive
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Plan. (Adopted by the Auburn School District Board of
Directors, April 2004.)
Mr. Osaki presented Comprehensive Plan text amendments
1, 2, and 3 which incorporate the Capital Facilities Plans for
the Auburn, Kent and Dieringer School Districts in the City's
Comprehensive Plan.
Ted Leonard, 15321 SE 344th Street, Auburn
Mr. Leonard identified himself as President of the Auburn
School Board. Mr. Leonard spoke in support of
Comprehensive Plan text amendment #1 to incorporate the
District's updated 2004-2010 Capital Facilities Plan as part
of the City's Comprehensive Plan.
Fred Heim, Assistant Superintendent for Business, Kent
School District, 12033 SE 256th Street, Kent
Mr. Heim spoke in favor of Comprehensive Plan text
amendment #2 to incorporate the Kent School District's
updated 2004-2010 Capital Facilities Plan as part of the
City's Comprehensive Plan.
Councilmember Cerino commented on the restricted use of
school impact fees.
PIT #2
Incorporate Kent School District Updated 2004-05 to 2009-
2010 Capital Facilities Plan as part of Auburn
Comprehensive Plan. (Adopted by the Kent School District
Board of Directors June 2004.)
See Policy Text amendment #1 for comments relating to
Policy Text amendment #2.
PIT #3
Incorporate Dieringer School District Updated Capital
Facilities Plan (2003-2009) as part of the Auburn
Comprehensive Plan. (Adopted by the Dieringer School
District Board of Directors, January 2004.)
There was no public comment regarding Policy Text
amendment #3.
PIT #4
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Update to City of Auburn Six-Year Capital Facilities Plan for
years 2005-2010.
Policy Text amendment #4 incorporates the City's updated
Six-Year Capital Facilities Plan as part of the
Comprehensive Plan. The Finance Department updates the
Plan annually. Mr. Osaki noted that some minor
modifications have been made to the Plan since the
Planning Commission public hearing and are identified in the
agenda packet.
There was no public comment regarding Policy Text
amendment #4.
PIT #5
Amendments to various comprehensive plan elements.
Proposed revisions address such considerations as:
· Technical amendments to incorporate updated
housing and employment targets;
· Updates to plan narrative to make the narrative
more current;
· Update tables using most recent available Census
and other data; Technical amendments to
incorporate updated housing and employment
targets;
· Policy updates/revisions.
Policy Text amendment #5 includes updates to several
chapters of the Comprehensive Plan. The amendments
include technical amendments to incorporate updated
housing and employment targets that have been assigned to
the City by King County countywide planning processes as
well as through Pierce County, narrative updates to make
the narrative more current, updated Census data, and policy
updates and revisions. One of the proposed policy text
amendments deals with the City's approach to utility service
provision outside the city limits but within the unincorporated
Potential Annexation Area (PM). Currently the City
provides water and sewer service to areas within the
unincorporated PM if the developer enters into a
development agreement that stipulates the development will
be built to City standards and agrees to annex to the City at
the City's request. The proposed policy would require
annexation as a condition of receiving water or sewer
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service, even if the property is not contiguous. The Planning
and Community Development Committee reviewed the
policy text amendment and suggested changes to the
proposed amendment. The Committee recommended that
the amendment reflect that joint planning between the City
and the respective county would be an acceptable option to
ensure that City standards could be met and to allow
development in the unincorporated PM to receive water
and/or sewer service from the City. The Committee also
recommended that the policy go into effect on January 1
2005, while still processing those water and/or sewer
certificate applications submitted by December 31, 2004.
Tim Trohimovich, Planning Director for 1000 Friends of
Washington, 1617 Boylston Avenue, Suite 200, Seattle
Mr. Trohimovich addressed changes to lower density
residential classifications in the RR and RS zones. Mr.
Trohimovich presented handouts related to buildable lands
and urban development.
Craig Sears, Taylor Development, 7947 159th Place NE,
Redmond
Mr. Sears stated that the proposed changes to the policy
relating to provision of water and sewer service in the City's
unincorporated Potential Annexation Area would create a
moratorium on development. He urged the Council to seek
an alternative to the proposed amendment.
There being no further public comment, Mayor Lewis closed
the public hearing.
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to direct staff to prepare and forward the proposed
amendments to the Comprehensive Plan as presented with
recognition of possible amendments to Comprehensive Plan
map amendment #3.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
In response to a question from the audience, City Attorney
Heid advised that the Growth Management Act permits the
City Council to continue to receive written information
regarding the proposed amendments to the Comprehensive
Plan.
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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
There was no correspondence for Council review.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A3.7.6
No Committee reports were given due to meeting time constraints.
IV. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
At this time Councilmembers may report on items not specifically
described on the agenda, which are of interest to the community.
No Councilmember reports were given due to meeting time constraints.
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 November 15, 2004 regular City Council
meeting.
2. Minutes of the November 5, 2004 special City Council
meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2,F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 336256 through 336710 in the
amount of $2,128,524.14 and dated December 6,2004.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 510427 to 510616 in the amount of
$352,486.70 and electronic deposit transmissions in the
amount of $1,016,911.67 for a grand total of $1,369,398.37
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for the pay period covering November 11 , 2004 to December
1, 2004.
C. Surplus Property
F4.6.1
1. Public Works Department
City Council authorize the surplus and disposal of the
following vehicles no longer of use to the City:
Vehicle # Year/Description VIN # Fixed Asset #
P054A 2001 Chev Impala 2G1WF455K619311058 55000P054A
6620a 1983 Hyster A17783821 550006620A
Challenger Fork Lift
D. Contract Administration
1. Public Works Project Number C326B
04.9.1 PR C3268
City Council grant permission to advertise for bids for Project
Number C326B, "C" Street Roadway Improvements,
Contract B
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. 5884
F3.19
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, adopting the budget for the City of Auburn,
Washington, for the year 2005
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Council member Backus moved and Councilmember
Norman seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No.
5884.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Ordinance No. 5885
F4.3
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Auburn City Code Chapter 8.08.180
entitled "Collection Charges - Residential and Commercial
Collections" for the purpose of providing for revised
commercial garbage and rolloff rates
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5885.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 3780
F2.3
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor to sign the adoption of
the Inter-jurisdictional Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan, as
approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA)
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3780.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Resolution No. 3783
01.8,07.1, A1.3
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the execution of a contract between
the King County Office of Emergency Management and the
City of Auburn, authorizing acceptance of funds in an
amount not to exceed Fifty-four Thousand Four-hundred
Dollars ($54,400) for the support of the Urban Area Security
Initiative
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Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3783.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Resolution No. 3784
F4.3
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending the City of Auburn Fee Schedule
relating to Auburn Municipal Airport lease fees
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3784.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
4. Resolution No. 3785
F6.7
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interlocal
Agreement between the City of Auburn and the cities of
Kent, Bothell, Burlington, College Place, Everett, Issaquah,
Olympia, Puyallup, Redmond, Renton, Sedro-Wooley,
Tukwila, and Woodinville, regarding payment and
supervision for sales tax sourcing lobbyist services
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember
Norman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3785.
In response to a question from Councilmember Wagner,
Mayor Lewis reported that other cities adversely affected by
proposed streamlined sales tax are being encouraged to
participate in the interlocal agreement.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
5. Resolution No. 3786
01.7
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving the second amendment to the
Interlocal Agreement between King County cities and
Yakima County, Washington, for housing of inmates by
Yakima County Department of Corrections and Security
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Council member Cerino moved and Council member Wagner
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3786.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
6. Resolution No. 3787
01.8.2
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
a contract with Global Voices Radio for emergency radio
communication services
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Norman
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3787.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Thordarson
voted no.
7. Resolution No. 3788
01.8.2
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
a contract with Global Voices Radio for emergency radio
communication services
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Norman
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3788 with the following
amendment to Exhibit B (page 10 of 11) of the agreement so
that the exhibit reads: Services for System Operation: The
City shall pay $25,000 on an annualized basis to Global
Voices Radio in 12 equal installments upon receipt of
invoice prorated to the termination of the agreement."
MOTION CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Thordarson
voted no.
8. Resolution No. 3790
F5.4.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Auburn City Council to accept a
Local Law Enforcement Block Grant on behalf of the City of
Auburn, Washington
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Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3790.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
9. Resolution No. 3791
A3.13.8 WSC04-0012
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
a Development Agreement between the City of Auburn and
JPS Holdings LLC for development of water and sewer
services for property located at 11911 SE 312th Street,
Auburn, Washington
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Norman
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3791.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
IX. MAYOR'S REPORT
Committee on Committees Chair Wagner reported that the Committee on
Committees met earlier this evening. The Committee agreed on the
proposed committee assignment changes and approved changing the
meeting time of the Public Works Committee to 3:30 p.m. The Committee
directed that a resolution implementing the changes be prepared for
Council consideration at the next regular meeting.
A. Executive Session
No executive session was held.
X. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:53 p.m.
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