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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
March 21, 2005 7:30 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Flag Salute
Mayor 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: Community Development
Administrator David Osaki, City Attorney Daniel B. Heid, Public
Works Director Dennis Dowdy, Parks and Recreation Director Daryl
Faber, Human Resources/Risk Management Director Brenda
Heineman, Fire Chief Russ Vandver, Police Chief Jim Kelly,
Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Information Services Director
Lorrie Rempher, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
There was no announcement.
2. Appointments
There was no appointment 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 for this evening.
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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.
No one from the audience requested to address the Council.
C. Correspondence
No correspondence was received for Council review.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A3.7.6
A. Municipal Services
Chair Cerino reported met the Municipal Services Committee met
this evening at 5:00. The Committee approved consent items and
recommended approval of Ordinance No. 5900 and resolutions that
appear on this evening's agenda. The Committee reviewed
Ordinance No. 5906 and recommends that it remain in Committee
pending minor revisions. Committee members discussed the
methodology for developing impact fees and the Committee's work
matrix. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services
Committee is scheduled for April 4, 2005 at 5:00 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Singer reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met March 14, 2005, and recommended approval of
Resolution Nos. 3829 and 3835 relating to senior services,
Resolution No. 3836 relating to the Pea Patch Program, Resolution
No. 3837 authorizing donated funds from Northwest Parks
Foundation, and Resolution No. 3840 authorizing an inter-agency
agreement concerning electrical permits and inspections within the
city. The Committee also discussed the Parks and Recreation Plan
and the work of the Tree Board. The next regular meeting of the
Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for
March 28, 2005 at 5:00 p.m.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met March 14,
2005. The Committee recommended approval of several contract
administration items for projects related to C Street SW
improvements, 15th Street NW median landscaping, and the
citywide cracksealing program. The Committee also recommended
approval of an all-way stop control at D Street NE/SE and East
Main Street. The Committee also reviewed the 2005 budget
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amendment ordinance, and received a presentation from King
County on the sanitary sewer inflow/infiltration (1&1) pilot project
conducted in the City of Auburn. The Committee also reviewed the
Save Our Streets Program, traffic control at 53rd and Randall and
Mill Pond Drive and Lakeland Hills Way, and sidewalk condition
inventory. The next regular meeting of the Public Works
Committee is scheduled for March 28, 2005 at 3:30 p.m.
D. Finance
Chair Backus reported the Finance Committee met this evening at
6:30 p.m. The Committee approved claims and payroll vouchers,
and recommended approval of Ordinance No. 5904 amending the
2005 Budget and Resolution No. 3842 authorizing a contract with
Security Plus for the purchase and installation of an upgraded
surveillance system in the Auburn Detention Facility. The
Committee also discussed Resolution Nos. 3841 and 3843 related
to municipal airport issues. The next regular meeting of the
Finance Committee is scheduled for April 4, 2005 at 6:30 p.m.
IV. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
At this time Councilmembers may report on items not specifical/y
described on the agenda, which are of interest to the community.
Mayor Pro Tern Singer reported that she and several Councilmembers
attended the Employee Appreciation Luncheon on March 9th. Mayor Pro
Tern Singer also reported on her attendance at the Washington Women's
Employment and Education fund raising program, the Auburn Chamber of
Commerce Career Fair, the Alliance 2005 meeting held at Emerald
Downs, and the Soroptomist Club awards meeting. She also reported on
meetings with members of one of the Lakeland Homeowners
Associations, Evergreen City Ballet representatives regarding their
relocation efforts, and employees of the Safeway Distribution Center that
is being relocated from Bellevue to Auburn.
Councilmember Wagner reported on the meeting with representatives of
the Evergreen City Ballet in an effort to resolve issues surrounding Project
Ace on Main Street and the Ballet's relocation. Council member Wagner
also reported on his attendance at the Municipal Solid Waste Advisory
Committee meeting where the topics of discussion included the location of
transfer stations and the export of solid waste from the Puget Sound
region. He also attended the final meeting of the Community Center
Citizens Committee. The Committee came to consensus on a proposed
site and approach to the Les Gove Park community campus.
Council member Wagner also reported on a meeting with Auburn School
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District representatives regarding flashing signs for school zones. The
Auburn School District does not have funding for the purchase and
installation of the flashing signs; however, individual school's
ParentlTeacher Associations have indicated a willingness to pursue
funding to ensure the installation of the flashing signs. Mayor Lewis
added that the City will contribute up to fifty percent of the cost of the
flashing signs for any school that can secure funding for the project.
Councilmember Backus reported on her attendance at the National
League of Cities meeting in Washington, D.C. She attended as a member
of the Finance Administration and Intergovernmental Relations
Committee. The Committee's discussions included unfunded mandates,
tax incentives for economic development, the elimination of the local tax
deduction, municipal bond taxation and tax-exempt bond financing,
federal tax reform legislation, and Community Development Block Grant
funding. She also reported on meetings with the City's lobbyists and
representatives from the offices of Senator Patty Murray and
Congressmen Dave Reichert and Adam Smith. Councilmember Backus
announced that Amy Crawford, a former Miss Auburn, will be competing
as Miss Washington USA in the Miss USA pageant.
Councilmember Norman reported that she attended the Puget Sound
Regional Council Growth Management Board meeting where discussion
centered on Vision 2030. She also attended the Tacoma/Pierce County
Economic Development Forecast luncheon. Councilmember Norman
thanked the Chamber of Commerce and Mayor Lewis for their support of
the Career Fair for Auburn students.
Councilmember Cerino reported on a recent Pierce County Review
Commission meeting. The Review Commission is the organization
responsible for reviewing and approving amendments to the Growth
Management Act for Pierce County. Councilmember Cerino thanked the
Auburn City Councilmembers for acting on the Pierce County Countywide
Planning Policies in an expeditious manner. Councilmember Cerino also
reported on a recent meeting of the Lake Tapps Task Force meeting and
provided a brief history of Lake Tapps and the White River diversion dam
and the status of the lake. He indicated an agreement is in place to make
repairs to the diversion dam so that the lake will be filled by April. The
Corps of Engineers has indicated that by the year 2008 a more modern
method of diversion will be in place.
Councilmember Thordarson reported on his attendance at the Auburn
Employees Appreciation Luncheon, a State Department of Transportation
open house meeting regarding Highway 164 improvements, the
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Soroptomist Club awards meeting, the Young Life fund raising dinner, and
Family Week activities. He also reported on his attendance at the
National League of Cities Conference in Washington, D.C. He attended
as a member of the Human Development Committee for the National
League of Cities, whose focus was insurance and health care issues.
While attending the National League of Cities Conference, he also
attended a session on the Omnibus Transportation Bill.
Councilmember Peloza reported on his attendance at the Regional Water
Quality Committee meeting where the topics of discussion included
infiltration and inflow of sanitary sewer lines and the impact of inflow and
infiltration (1&1) on sewer capacity and treatment. Too much 1&1 entering
the sewer system could cause a sewer overflow if not controlled. An 1&1
pilot program was conducted in Auburn by King County. It was
determined that the King County 1&1 study results were good.
Councilmember Peloza also reported on a recent meeting of the Water
Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) steering committee meeting. The main
topic of the WRIA meeting was the release of the Draft Salmon Habitat
Plan. King County will hold an open house on Wednesday in the Auburn
Council Chambers to receive public comment on the Plan.
Councilmember Peloza also reported on his attendance at the National
League of Cities Conference in Washington, D.C. He attended as a
member of the Energy, Environmental and Natural Resources Committee
of the National League of Cities and discussed such topics as beach
nourishment relating to federal funding for damages sustained by homes
and businesses that are built on shorelines and beaches and considered
in harm's way. Councilmember Peloza also reported that he attended the
Suburban Cities Association Public Issues Committee on behalf of Mayor
Lewis and the Auburn Symphony's annual fund raising event.
Mayor Lewis thanked Mayor Pro Tern Singer for attending meetings in his
place during the past week. He commended the Council's participation in
the National League of Cities Conference. Mayor Lewis expressed regret
that he was unable to attend the Career Fair, the Beneficial Homeowner's
Association meeting, and Young Life banquet due to his attendance at the
National League of Cities Conference. Mayor Lewis also thanked Mayor
Pro Tern Singer and Councilmember Wagner for their efforts in resolving
issues related to Project Ace and the Evergreen City Ballet relocation.
Mayor Lewis reported on his attendance at King County Executive Sims'
State of the County address.
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.
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A. Minutes
1. Minutes of the March 7, 2005 regular City Council
meeting.
2. Minutes of the January 31, 2005 Council Committee of
the Whole meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2,F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 339312 through 339787 in the
amount of $2,853,591.21 and dated March 21,2004.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 511592 to 511732 in the amount of
$634,271.54 and electronic deposit transmissions in the
amount of $968,992.51 for a grand total of $1,603,264.05 for
the pay period covering March 3, 2005 to March 16, 2005.
C. Contract Administration
1. Public Works Project Number C326B
04.9.1 C326B
City Council award Contract 04-28, Public Works Project
Number C326B, C Street SW Roadway Improvements
Contract B, to R. W. Scott Construction on their low bid of
$1,748,316.18.
2. Small Works Project Number C221 B
04.9.1 C221B
City Council award Contract 04-26, Small Works Project
Number C221 B, 15th Street NW Median Landscape
Enhancement, to Emerald Paving, Inc., on their low bid of
$72,820.00.
3. Small Works Project Number C502A
04.9.1 C502A
City Council award Contract 05-05, Small Works Project
Number C502A, 2005 Citywide Crackseal Project - Non-
classified Streets, to AA Asphalting Inc. on their low bid of
$93,900.
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4. Public Works Project Number C303A
04.9.1 C303A
City Council approve Final Pay Estimate NO.4 to Contract
03-01, in the amount of $6,610.60 to Dennis R. Craig
Construction, Inc., and accept construction of Project
Number C303A, 41st Street SE and A Street SE Capacity
Improvements.
D. Traffic Control at D Street NE/SE and East Main Street
04.10
City Council to approve an all-way stop control at D Street NE/SE
and East Main Street.
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to approve the consent agenda.
In response to a question from Councilmember Peloza regarding
the proposed installation of the all-way stop control at D Street
NE/SE and East Main Street, Public Works Director Dowdy stated
that the proposed traffic control will enable the City to recapture the
parking spaces previously eliminated because of site distance
issues.
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. 5900
01.8
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Chapter 10.54 of the Auburn City
Code relating to motorized foot scooters and similar devices
Councilmember Cerino moved and Council member Peloza
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5900.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Ordinance No. 5904
F3.19
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Ordinance No. 5884, the 2005
Budget Ordinance and authorizing amendment to the City of
Auburn 2005 Budget as set forth in Schedule "A"
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember
Norman seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No.
5904.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Ordinance No. 5905
03.10.1
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, King
County, Washington, approving a request for a conditional
use permit for a Type 1-D wireless communications facility
and associated radio equipment to be stored in an enclosed
structure adjacent to field three of Game Farm Park at 3030
R Street SE in Auburn, Washington
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Norman
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5905.
Councilmember Thordarson expressed concern with
Cingular's past practice and construction of the Cingular
antenna project on Auburn Way North adjacent to the Les
Schwab Store. He stated that Cingular did not replace the
existing pole, but installed a new pole and equipment
storage box which is over four feet in width and blocks a
substantial portion of the sidewalk.
Councilmember Wagner expressed concern with noise
levels, landscaping issues, asphalt path access, and
construction timing for the proposed project.
In response to a question from Councilmember Wagner,
Community Development Administrator Osaki stated that the
conditional use permit would not be covered under the City's
franchise. Any mitigation or City requirements would be
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imposed through the permitting process or through the lease
of the property.
Councilmember Wagner questioned whether the City could
enter into a lease with Cingular while the State of
Washington is the owner of the property. Parks and
Recreation Director Faber explained that the City is in
negotiations with the State of Washington Parks Department
to acquire the property from the State. The first step is to
approve the type of use in the park, with subsequent
negotiation of the lease. The City will be compensated
approximately $40,000 to $50,000 per year for the lease.
Council member Wagner expressed concern regarding the
adequacy of signage for electromagnetic warnings and
interference with the City's field scoreboards. Director Faber
stated that the issue of possible interference from the
antenna arrays would be addressed in the lease document.
In response to a question from Councilmember Wagner
regarding references on the plans, Administrator Osaki
explained that two carriers will share the pole and facilities
and each are responsible for different aspects of the project.
Councilmember Singer withdrew her motion and moved to
schedule a closed record hearing on Application No.
CUP04-0007. Councilmember Wagner seconded.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
4. Ordinance No. 5906
01.8
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, creating a new Chapter 8.18 of the Auburn City
Code relating to abandoned shopping carts
Ordinance No. 5906 is pending in Municipal Services
Committee and was not presented to Council for
consideration.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 3829
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04.4.2
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
a Memorandum of Agreement for 2005 between the City of
Auburn and Senior Services of Seattle/King County
(SSS/KC) to provide a nutritional program for low-income
elderly citizens in the Auburn area
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Norman
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3829.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Resolution No. 3835
04.4.2
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
a Memorandum of Agreement for 2005 between the City of
Auburn and Senior Services of Seattle/King County
(SSS/KC) to provide home delivered meal services - Meals
on Wheels - for homebound seniors in the Auburn area
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Norman
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3835.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Resolution No. 3836
A3.17,05.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
a Special Use Permit S-48-05 from King County Facilities
Management Division to use King County property for the
purpose of the City's 2005 Pea Patch Garden Project
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Norman
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3836.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
4. Resolution No. 3837
F5.5
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
a Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Auburn
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and Northwest Parks Foundation for the receipt of donated
funds; establishing guidelines and reporting requirements;
and clarifying park project eligibility requirements
Council member Singer moved and Council member Norman
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3837.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
5. Resolution No. 3838
F4.6.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the conversion to, and sale of
Auburn Police Canine Bone as surplus property of the City
of Auburn
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3838.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
6. Resolution No. 3839
F4.6.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the conversion to, and sale of
Auburn Police Canine Tundra as surplus property of the City
of Auburn
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3839.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
7. Resolution No. 3840
06.1.4
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk of the City
of Auburn to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the
Washington State Department of Labor and Industries
concerning electrical permits and inspections within the city
limits of Auburn
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Norman
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3840.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
8. Resolution No. 3841
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 fees and
charges for the Auburn Municipal Airport, and updating the
Fee Schedule accordingly
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3841.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
9. Resolution No. 3842
01.7
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
an agreement with Security Plus, LLC for the purpose of
purchasing hardware and installation of equipment to
expand and upgrade the detention facility surveillance
system
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember
Norman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3842.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
10. Resolution No. 3843
A3.17
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, releasing the Lessee from the remaining term
of Lessee's Lease at the Auburn Municipal Airport
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3843.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
11. Resolution No. 3844
F2.5
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A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
a Purchase Agreement with H&W Apparatus Repair, Inc., an
Oregon corporation doing business as H&W Emergency
Vehicles, for one Road Rescue Type III Aid/Medic Unit
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3844.
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.
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APPROVED THE i~~'-- DAY OF APRIL 2005.
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