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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
AUGUST 15, 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: Assistant City Attorney Joseph
Beck, Assistant Fire Chief Mike Gerber, Police Chief Jim Kelly,
Parks and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Human Resources
Director Brenda Heineman, Finance Director Shelley Coleman,
Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy, Information Services Director
Lorrie Rempher, Planning and Community Development Director
Paul Krauss, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
Mayor Lewis announced that Finance Director Shelley
Coleman has been awarded the Professional Finance
Officer designation from the Washington Finance Officers
Association in recognition of her continuing education and
professional excellence.
Mayor Lewis congratulated Councilmember Backus on her
recent birthday.
2. Appointments
There were no appointments for Council consideration.
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D. Agenda Modifications
Agenda modifications included the transmission of a revised
Ordinance No. 5931 and the removal of Ordinance No. 5938 and
Resolution No. 3892 from the agenda. A revised Exhibit A for
Resolution No. 3894 was distributed just prior to meeting.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1. Abatement Costs for 1100 'B' Street SE
City Council to conduct a public hearing on the cost of
abatement for property located at 1100 B Street SE.
Planning and Community Development Director Krauss
explained that the nuisance site was remediated by the City
and the costs associated with the abatement are outlined in
the report contained in the agenda packet. If Council
approves the abatement expenses, the Legal Department
will place a lien on the property for the cost of the
abatement.
Mayor Lewis opened the hearing. No one from the audience
requested to speak regarding the abatement costs for 1100
B Street SE.
Mayor Lewis closed the hearing.
(For further action on this item, see Item VIII.B.11.)
B. Audience Participation
This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak
to the City Council on any issue.
Leonard Couch, 1203 28th St SE, Auburn
Mr. Couch thanked the Public Works Department for installing the
new (when children are present) speed limit signs near Pioneer
Elementary. He also commended the Public Works Department for
their recent response to a water leak in his neighborhood.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for Council review.
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III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
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A. Municipal Services
Chair Cerino reported the Municipal Services Committee met this
evening at 5:00. The Committee discussed the abatement costs
for 1100 B Street SE, Resolutions No. 3893 and 3894 relating to
airport land leases, Dieringer School District impact fees, the red
light photo enforcement project, a fireworks follow-up report, and
the proposed "stay out of areas of racing" (SOAR) ordinance. The
next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is
scheduled for September 6, 2005 at 5:00 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Norman reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met August 8, 2005. The Committee reviewed and
recommended approval of Resolution No. 3887, authorizing a
Senior Services Agreement, and Ordinance No. 5937, relating to
the Vorozhko Annexation. The Committee also discussed the
proposed Shaw annexation; the Six Year Transportation
Improvement Program, particularly the non-motorized plan: Wesley
Homes traffic mitigation: Wayfinding Requests for Proposals; the
proposed Valley Cities Association; Dieringer School District impact
fees; the Ecosystem Restoration Project Lobbyist Action; proposed
2005 Comprehensive Plan amendments and economic strategies;
and streamline sales tax. The next regular meeting of the Planning
and Community Development Committee is scheduled for August
22, 2005 at 5:00 p.m.
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C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met August 8,
2005. The Committee approved right-of-way permits for the
Auburn Good 01' Days events, and recommended approval of
Ordinance No. 5934 relating to the sewer system, Resolution No.
3868 related to open space acquisition on Western Street,
Resolution No. 3886 relating to a lease for a cell tower, and
Resolution Nos. 3888 and 3889 authorizing payback agreements.
The Committee also reviewed the Six Year Transportation
Improvement Program and discussed the ongoing Auburn Way
South Sanitary Sewer project, which serves the southeast area of
the City including the Janssen Addition. Chair Wagner also
reported that one of the first Save Our Streets projects was recently
completed, and he is very satisfied with the result. The next regular
meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for August
22, 2005 at 3:30 p.m.
D. Finance
Chair Backus reported the Finance Committee met this evening at
6:30. The Committee approved the consent items, including claims
and payroll vouchers, and recommended approval of Ordinance
No. 5931 and Resolution No. 3891. The Committee also reviewed
the quarterly financial reports, Resolution Nos. 3893 and 3894
relating to airport land leases, and Dieringer School District impact
fees. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is
scheduled for September 6, 2005 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.
Mayor Pro Tem Singer reported on events associated with the National
Night Out on August 2, 2005, where the Mayor and Councilmembers
attended different block watch parties and discussed neighborhood
safety. Mayor Pro Tem Singer also reported on meetings dealing with
regional long range visioning for housing and long range visioning for the
Les Gove Park Community Campus.
Councilmember Wagner reported he recently met as part of the State
Route 164 Corridor Working Group. The committee has been working for
nearly a year on safety and capacity improvements that could be made to
the existing route, including the possibility of a by-pass route. The
Committee is currently analyzing routes and capacity through computer
modeling.
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Councilmember Backus reported on her participation in the August 2nd
National Night Out. She also attended a neighborhood meeting on 4th
Street NE where discussion centered on the potential for sewers for the
neighborhood. Councilmember Backus reported that she and members
of the Council attended Auburn Good 01' Days and took part in the
parade.
Councilmember Norman commended Councilmember Thordarson for his
efforts as part of the Auburn Good 01' Days committee and for all of his
work during the event.
Councilmember Cerino reported that he accompanied Mayor Lewis to
several block watch parties on National Night Out. During the block watch
parties, residents discussed concerns unique to their neighborhood.
Councilmember Cerino also reported on his participation in Auburn Good
01' Days, including the construction of an outhouse that was used by the
Outhouse Brigade during the parade. Councilmember Cerino also noted
that Governor Gregoire was in attendance at Auburn Good 01' Days as
part of the Auburn High School Class of 1965 reunion.
Councilmember Thordarson reported he participated in National Night Out
by attending a neighborhood meeting in the vicinity of 30th Street NE and I
Street NE. Councilmember Thordarson also reported on activities
associated with Auburn Good 01' Days this past weekend.
Councilmember Peloza reported on his attendance at National Night Out
activities on August 2nd held at the Auburn Glen Apartments located on A
Street SE. The management of Auburn Glen Apartments apprised
Councilmember Peloza of a group of wild cats inhabiting an adjacent
property and creating a nuisance for the residents. To date, King County
Animal Control has been unresponsive. At Councilmember Peloza's
request, City Attorney Dan Heid is reviewing the Interlocal Agreement with
King County for animal control services to ensure that King County is
fulfilling their obligation. Councilmember Peloza also reported on his
participation in Auburn Good 01' Days activities this past weekend.
Mayor Lewis spoke regarding Auburn Good 01' Days. He commended the
private organization that annually sponsors the Auburn Good 01' Days and
noted that several of the local civic organizations participate in the event.
Mayor Lewis also spoke regarding National Night Out and the many block
watch parties that were held in the community. Mayor Lewis also reported
on the recent 4th Street NE neighborhood meeting where discussion
centered on sanitary sewers for the neighborhood. Mayor Lewis advised
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that he will be testifying before the State
tomorrow regarding the City's ability to
development in light of streamline sales tax.
Transportation Committee
allow further warehouse
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 August 1, 2005 regular City Council
meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2,F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 343735 through 344166 in the
amount of $3,682,666.12 and dated August 15, 2005.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 513215 to 513374 in the amount of
$705,557.95 and electronic deposit transmissions in the
amount of $1,007,860.35 for a grand total of $1,713,418.30
for the pay period covering July 28, 2005 to August 10,
2005.
C. Call for Public Hearing
1. 2006 Preliminary Budget
F3.20
City Council to call for a public hearing to be held on
September 19, 2005 to receive public comments and
suggestions with regard to development of the 2006 Budget,
including revenue estimates and possible increases in
property taxes
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.
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VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Annexation Application No. ANX05-0005
03.1
City Council to consider the request of property owners to annex a
five parcel area of property consisting of 3.6 acres located along
116th Avenue SE (known as the Shaw Annexation).
Planning and Community Development Director Krauss explained
that state law requires the Council take action upon receipt of an
annexation petition within sixty days. However, the petition is not
one that staff can recommend accepting in its current state
because of access issues that have come to light recently.
Additionally, the applicant is not available to discuss the petition.
Director Krauss recommended the Council continue the request to
the first meeting in September pending resolution of the access
issues.
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to postpone action on Annexation Application No.
ANX05-0005 until the meeting of September 6, 2005.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
VIII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
1. Ordinance No. 5931
F2.2.19
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, relating to
contracting indebtedness; providing for the issuance of
$1,375,000 par value of Limited Tax General Obligation
Refunding Bonds, 2005, of the City to pay the cost of
advance refunding the callable portion of the City's
outstanding limited tax general obligation bonds, 1999, and
paying the administrative costs of such refunding and the
costs of issuance and sale of such bonds; fixing the date,
form, maturities, interest rates, terms and covenants of the
bonds; establishing a bond redemption fund; providing for
and authorizing the purchase of certain obligations out of the
proceeds of the sale of the bonds herein authorized and for
the use and application of the money derived from those
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investments; authorizing the execution of an agreement with
U.S. Bank National Association of Seattle, Washington, as
refunding trustee; providing for the call, payment and
redemption of the outstanding bonds to be refunded;
providing for bond insurance; and approving the sale and
providing for the delivery of the bonds to Seattle-Northwest
Securities Corporation
Councilmember Backus moved
Norman seconded to introduce and
5931.
and Councilmember
adopt Ordinance No.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Ordinance No. 5934
04.6
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Sections 13.20.010, 13.20.060,
13.20.140, 13.20.154, 13.20.158, and 13.20.500 of the
Auburn City Code relating to sewers
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember
Thordarson seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No.
5934.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Ordinance No. 5937
03.1
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, annexing
approximately one acre of land located in King County and
adjacent to the corporate limits of the City known as the
"Vorozhko Annexation"
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5937.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
4. Ordinance No. 5938
03.8
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving the request to rezone approximately
thirty-five acres from Singe-Family Residential (RS) to
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Single-Family Residential (R2) within the City of Auburn,
Washington
Ordinance No. 5938 was removed from the agenda.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 3868
05.1.2, 05.4, AU
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of
Auburn (the City) and King County (the County) relating to
open space acquisition on Western Street Northwest,
Auburn
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember
Thordarson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3868.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Resolution No. 3887
04.4.2
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to
execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Senior
Services to provide seniors, 55 and older, with information,
education, and assistance with a variety of legal, consumer,
and health issues
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3887.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Resolution No. 3888
03.109
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute a Payback
Agreement for Developer's Extension between the City of
Auburn and Nick and Ronda Perius
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember
Thordarson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3888.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
4. Resolution No. 3889
03.10.9
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute a Payback
Agreement for Developer's Extension between the City of
Auburn and Auburn 56 LLC
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember
Thordarson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3889.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
5. Resolution No. 3890
04.9.3
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, fixing 7:30 p.m. on September 6, 2005 as the
time and date for a public hearing before the City Council on
the 2006-2011 Six-Year Transportation Improvement
Program
Councilmember Wagner moved and Council member
Thordarson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3890.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
6. Resolution No. 3891
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 Backus moved and Councilmember
Norman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3891.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
7. Resolution No. 3892
03.5 PL T04-0007
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving a preliminary plat application to
subdivide 40.86 acres into 107 lots for future single-family
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development, open space, and a storm water tract within the
City of Auburn, Washington
Resolution No. 3892 was removed from the agenda.
8. Resolution No. 3893
A3.17, 04.4.9
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing an amendment to an existing fixed
base lease at Auburn Municipal Airport with Auburn Flight
Service, Inc., approved by Resolution 3181 adopted
February 22, 2000
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3893.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
9. Resolution No. 3894
A3.17,04.4.9
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing a lease between the City of Auburn
and N. W. Hangars, LLC for 26,765 square feet of land at
Auburn Municipal Airport
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3894 as revised in the
Municipal Services Committee earlier this evening. The
revisions include changes in the insurance requirements.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
10. Resolution No. 3895
A5.3.37
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, supporting the formation of a Valley Cities'
Association
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3895.
Councilmember Peloza thanked Mayor Lewis for his vision
in the formation of a Valley Cities Association.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7-0.
11. Resolution No. 3896
06.9.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, relating to nuisance abatement at 1100 B
Street SE in the City of Auburn, Washington and authorizing
a lien for labor and materials associated with such
abatement
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3896.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
IX. MAYOR'S REPORT
A. Executive Session
At 8:17 p.m. Mayor Lewis recessed the meeting to executive
session for approximately fifteen minutes for the purpose of
discussing potential litigation (pursuant to RCW 42.30.11 0(1)(c)).
At 8:34 p.m. Mayor Lewis extended the executive session for an
additional five minutes.
Mayor Lewis reconvened the meeting at 8:42 p.m.
X. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 8:42 p.m.
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APPROVED THE (0, '--'DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2005.
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eter B. Lewis, Mayor
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Internet: http://www.auburnwa.gov
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