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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
January 3,2005 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 Parks and Recreation Director
Daryl Faber, Human Resources/Risk Management Director Brenda
Heineman, Assistant Fire Chief Mike Gerber, Police Chief Jim
Kelly, Police Sergeant William Pierson, Planning and Community
Development Director Paul Krauss, Community Development
Administrator David Osaki, Planner Aaron Nix, Planner Bill
Mandeville, Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy, City Attorney
Daniel B. Heid, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Information
Services Director Lorrie Rempher, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a) Medal of Distinction Award
Mayor Lewis and Police Chief Kelly presented a
Medal of Distinction Award to Police Officer Doug
Faini. Chief Kelly reported that on October 28, 2004
Officer Faini responded to a vehicle accident in which
the passenger suffered a deep neck laceration and
was bleeding profusely. Medics were requested and
Officer Faini treated the critical injuries sustained by
the passenger pending the arrival of the medics.
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Officer Faini's quick and effective response with
lifesaving measures prevented the death of the victim,
and the victim has since recovered from his injuries.
Chief Kelly commended Officer Faini for his prompt
action and his lifesaving efforts and his dedication to
his profession and the City of Auburn. Chief Kelly
advised that tonight's presentation is Officer Faini's
third Medal of Distinction and is Auburn Police
Department's highest decorated police officer for
lifesaving efforts.
2. Appointments
City Council to confirm the following Board and Commission
appointments:
Airport Advisory Board
The reappointment of Rodger Campbell to a three-year term
to expire on December 31, 2007.
Arts Commission
The reappointment of Patrick Gallagher to a three-year term
to expire on December 31, 2007.
The reappointment of Nancy Colson to a three-year term to
expire on December 31, 2007.
The reappointment of Pam L. Smith to a three-year term to
expire on December 31, 2007.
Cemetery Board
The reappointment of Warren Olson to a three-year term to
expire on December 31, 2007.
Human Services Committee
The reappointment of Suzanne Limric to a three-year term to
expire on December 31, 2007.
The reappointment of Michael Cummings to a three-year
term to expire on December 31,2007.
The reappointment of Jay Ostos to a three-year term to
expire on December 31, 2007.
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The reappointment of Barbara Derda to a three-year term to
expire on December 31, 2007.
Library Board
The reappointment of Nancy Colson to a three-year term to
expire on December 31, 2007.
Planning Commission
The reappointment of Joan Mason to a three-year term to
expire on December 31, 2007.
The reappointment of Renee Larsen to a three-year term to
expire on December 31, 2007.
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to confirm the reappointments to Boards and
Commissions.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
D. Agenda Modifications
Agenda modifications included the distribution of a revised
Resolution No. 3804, the addition of Resolution No. 3806 relating
to surplus property, and the removal of surplus property from the
Consent Agenda.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1. Development Agreement with The Boeing Company
A3.13.8
Pursuant to RCW 36.70B.170, the Boeing Company
proposes to enter into a Development Agreement with
the City of Auburn concerning the standards that will
apply to future development proposals specifically
relating to the methodology for calculating
transportation impact fee credits and credit for
existing storm water improvements. In addition, the
agreement would vest certain existing development
regulations. The term of the development agreement
is for twenty years.
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The subject property is located within portions of
Sections 24 and 25, Township 21 North, Range 4
East, W.M. More specifically, the property is located
between 15th Street SW and Ellingson Road and
between 'C' Street SW and Perimeter Road (private)
within the City of Auburn.
Planning and Community Development Director
Krauss presented the staff report. Director Krauss
stated that staff members have worked with Boeing
Fabrication Division for Boeing Commercial and
Boeing Real Estate Group over the last year on a
master development agreement for the Boeing
property within the city limits of Auburn. The
proposed agreement addresses certain aspects of
development and redevelopment and provides a
vesting strategy for traffic and storm drainage issues
primarily. The agreement was reviewed by the Public
Works and Planning and Community Development
Committees.
Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing.
Shaunta Hyde, Local Government Relations Manager
for The Boeing Company, PO Box 3707, Seattle
Ms. Hyde spoke on behalf of The Boeing Company
and expressed support for the development
agreement between the City and The Boeing
Company. She noted that the development
agreement is a 20-year agreement that will vest
existing development regulations on a five-year rolling
basis. The agreement provides The Boeing
Company with a predictable path for future
redevelopment of their properties. Ms. Hyde thanked
Planning and Public Works staff for their assistance
during the development of the agreement and the
Mayor and City Council for their support in the
redevelopment of the Boeing property in Auburn.
There being no further public testimony, Mayor Lewis
closed the public hearing.
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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
Mayor Lewis acknowledged a letter from Municipal Court Judge
Burns relaying a news article about the unusual conduct of a City
Council meeting that took place in a city in the State of California.
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 and approved surplus
property and Resolution No. 3804 relating to an interlocal
agreement for a joint fire investigation task force. The Committee
also discussed proposed Ordinance No. 5882 relating to rental
housing licensing, the shopping cart issue, and the solid waste
service area exchange between Waste Management and Rabanco
in annexed areas. The Committee also reviewed a matrix of
Municipal Services Committee projects. The next regular meeting
of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for Tuesday,
January 18, 2004 at 4:30 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Singer reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee did not meet on December 27, 2004. The next regular
meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee
is scheduled for January 10, 2005 at 5:00 p.m. Upcoming agenda
items include the multi-family/rental housing ordinance, signage for
City buildings, and the critical areas ordinance.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee has not met
since the last Council meeting. The next regular meeting of the
Public Works Committee is scheduled for January 10, 2005 at 3:30
p.m.
D. Finance
Chair Backus reported the Finance Committee met this evening at
6:30 p.m. The Committee discussed and approved consent items
including claims and payroll vouchers, surplus property, and bad
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debt write-off. The Committee also discussed a solid waste service
area exchange between Waste Management and Rabanco in
annexed areas effective January 1, 2005. The next regular meeting
of the Finance Committee is scheduled for January 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 Peloza reported on his attendance at a ribbon cutting
ceremony for The Fiji Trader located at 2902 Auburn Way South. Mrs.
Buna Williamson is the owner.
Mayor Lewis commented that he has been working with Mrs. Buna
Williamson on a potential sister city relationship between the City of
Auburn and a city in Fiji.
Councilmember Wagner reported that he would be attending the Cascade
Water Alliance General Assembly meeting. Councilmember Peloza
indicated he would be attending the Cascade Water Alliance meeting as
well.
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 December 20, 2004 regular City Council
meeting.
2. Minutes of the November 29, 2004 Committee of the
Whole meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2,F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 337085 through 337484 in the
amount of $792,556.14 and wire transfers in the amount of
$720,950.00 and dated January 3, 2005.
2. Payroll
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Payroll check numbers 510814 to 510964 in the amount of
$298,813.58 and electronic deposit transmissions in the
amount of $938,375.44 for a grand total of $1 ,237,189.02 for
the pay period covering December 16, 2004 to December
29, 2004.
C. Bad Debt Write-off
F4.12
City Council to write off bad debts in accordance with City policy in
the total amount of $2,852.10.
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
There was no ordinance for Council consideration.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 3801
03.11.3
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor to award Neighborhood
Matching Grants for approved City programs
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Norman
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3801.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Resolution No. 3803
A3.13.8
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
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a Development Agreement between the City of Auburn and
the Boeing Company for future development and
redevelopment projects
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Norman
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3803.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Resolution No. 3804
02.3
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
a contract with the City of Kent for the creation and
operation of the South King County Fire Investigation Task
Force
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3804.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
4. Resolution No. 3806
F4.6.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, declaring certain items of property as surplus
and authorizing their disposal
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3806.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
IX. MAYOR'S REPORT
A. Executive Session
Mayor Lewis recessed the meeting to executive session at 7:53
p.m. for approximately twenty-five minutes in order to discuss
issues of property acquisition.
Mayor Lewis reconvened the meeting at 8:20 p.m.
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X. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
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'oarnelle Daskam, City Clerk
Peter B. Lewis, Mayor
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