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Home My WebLink About11-07-2005 AijF , ~; 4IJ' " ~-""''':H<H'''$> * /;:;~ * .;ft#' CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES WASHINGTON NOVEMBER 7, 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: Information Services Director Lorrie Rempher; Planning, Building and Community Director Paul Krauss; Assistant Fire Chief Mike Gerber; Police Chief Jim Kelly; Senior Planner Jeff Dixon; Assistant Police Chief Bob Lee; Planner Bill Mandeville; Parks, Art and Recreation Director Daryl Faber; Human Resources and Risk Management Director Brenda Heineman, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy, City Attorney Daniel B. Heid, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam. C. Announcements and Appointments 1. Announcements a) Pledge of Remembrance in Honor of Veterans' Day 2005 Mayor Lewis introduced Mr. Max Torres who presented the City with a framed inscribed verse, entitled Pledge of Remembrance, in honor of Veterans' Day 2005. 2. Appointments Page 1 Citv of Auburn Council MeetinCl Minutes November 7. 2005 a) Airport Advisory Board City Council to confirm the appointment of Thomas Matson to the Airport Advisory Board to fill an unexpired term to expire December 31, 2007. Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to confirm the appointment of Thomas Matson to the Airport Advisory Board. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. D. Agenda Modifications Agenda modifications included the addition of Resolution No. 3935 transmitted under Item VIILBA of these minutes, and revised Resolution Nos. 3931 and 3933 and revised Ordinance No. 5950. II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings 1. 2006 Budget F3.20 The 2006 Preliminary Budget for the fiscal year January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006 has been placed on file with the City Clerk. The public is encouraged to provide written or verbal testimony on any provision of the proposed 2006 Budget. Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing at 7:37 p.m. Marvin Eckfeldt, 11428 SE 226th Street, Kent, WA, 98033 Mr. Eckfeldt, a member of the Board of Trustees for the King County Sexual Assault Resource Center, thanked the City Council for their continuing support and funding for the Center. Mr. Eckfeldt reported that the Center provided 1,800 hours of service and assistance to 240 victims from Auburn in 2004. Mr. Eckfeldt urged the Council to continue its support of the King County Sexual Assault Resource Center in 2006. There being no further public comment, the Mayor closed the hearing. 2. Consolidated Plan Page 2 City of Auburn Council MeetinCl Minutes November 7. 2005 034.1.7 City Council to conduct a public hearing on amendments to the City of Auburn Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development and 2006 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan Planner Bill Mandeville presented the staff report for the Consolidated Plan 2006 Action Plan. The preparation of the Annual Action Pan is required by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in order for the City to receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The purpose of the hearing is to gather public comment about the updates to the Annual Action Plan. Auburn's Program Year 2006 Action Plan outlines proposed expenditures to implement the third year of the four-year Consolidated' Plan. The Plan identifies federal and local funds expected to be available, indicates the activities on which the funds will be spent, and sets goals for the number and type of services to be provided. The City anticipates receiving approximately $574,240 in CDBG funds for the 2006 program year. The Plan will be presented to the Council on November 21, 2005 for adoption. Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing at 7:44 p.m. Linda Rasmussen, 1010 S 2nd Street, Renton, WA, 98055 Ms. Rasmussen, Regional Director for the South King County Branch of the YWCA, spoke on behalf of the YWCA, whose services are represented in the Plan. She complimented the City on the Plan and the City's approach to funding human service needs. There being no further public comment, Mayor Lewis closed the public hearing. B. Audience Participation This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City Council on any issue. Rob Purser, Centex Homes, 11241 Slater Avenue NE, Kirkland, WA, 98033 Mr. Purser spoke in support of Application Nos. PUD04-0001 and PL T04-0006 and the River Sand Planned Unit Development. Page 3 Citv of Auburn Council MeetinCl Minutes November 7. 2005 Alan KeimiQ. 216 A Street NW, Auburn, WA, 98001 Mr. Keimig of Keimig and Associates Architects spoke in support of Ordinance No. 5962, which would approve a conditional use permit at 337 4th Street NE. C. Correspondence There was no correspondence for Council review. III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS A3.7.6 A. Municipal Services Chair Cerino reported the Municipal Services Committee met earlier this evening and discussed the Red Light Photo Enforcement Program, Resolution No. 3931 authorizing an agreement between the City and Seattle Mental Health, airport fuel pricing, solid waste rates, and parking regulations specific to overnight parking. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for November 21, 2005 at 5:00 p.m. B. Planning & Community Development Chair Norman reported the Planning and Community Development Committee met October 24, 2005. The Committee discussed the Consolidated Plan Action Plan for the 2006 program year, the Wesley Homes project, short plat regulations, street naming and address policies, school impact fees, and proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments. The next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for November 14, 2005 at 5:00 p.m. C. Public Works Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met October 24, 2005. The Committee reviewed and recommended approval of Ordinance No. 5954 relating to administrative fees for processing Payback Agreements. The Committee also discussed 4th Street sewer options, private streets, the Comprehensive Transportation Plan, traffic calming devices and the traffic calming projects slated for 2006, the Save Our Streets Program and the construction plan for 2006. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for November 14, 2005 at 3:30 p.m. Page 4 City of Auburn Council MeetinCl Minutes November 7. 2005 D. Finance Chair Backus reported the Finance Committee met this evening at 6:30. The Committee recommends approval of consent items, including claims and payroll vouchers, Ordinance No. 5950 (as revised) regarding school impact fees, Resolution No. 3931 (as revised) authorizing an agreement between the City and Seattle Mental Health, Resolution No. 3933 (as revised) relating to surplus property, and Resolution No. 3935 authorizing an agreement between the City and the South County Area Transportation Board. The Committee also discussed quarterly revenue and expenditure reports, a draft property tax ordinance, and airport fuel pricing. 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 several activities she participated in associated with the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC), including the PSRC Prosperity Partnership Lncheon where the new regional economic development plan was presented. Mayor Pro Tem Singer also reported on Veterans' Day activities held Saturday, November 5, 2005, and she thanked all who contributed to the events. Councilmember Wagner reported on his attendance at the Puyallup River Watershed Forum, where discussion centered on flooding and water quality issues, and the Pierce County Cities and Towns Association meeting. Councilmember Backus reported on the Cities and Schools Forum held October 25th at the Green River Community College. Councilmember Backus also proudly reported that she was accompanied by her father, Cecil Karr, a United States Army Air Force and World War II veteran, at this year's Veterans' Day parade. Councilmember Norman reported on her attendance at the Association of Washington Cities dinner meeting, Green River Community College Foundation scholarship banquet, several economic development meetings, Growth Management Board of the Puget Sound Regional Council, the Prosperity Partnership Luncheon, the Food Bank breakfast, and the Cities and Schools Forum. Councilmember Norman especially commented on the Veterans' Day Parade and the traveling Vietnam War Memorial Wall. Page 5 City of Auburn Council MeetinCl Minutes November 7. 2005 Councilmember Cerino commented on the origins of the Green River Community College in the Auburn community. Councilmember Cerino also reported on his attendance at the Pierce County Cities and Town Association meeting. Councilmember Thordarson reported on a recent meeting of the King County Regional Transit Committee meeting where discussion centered on transit security. Councilmember Backus reported on a recent event held at Game Farm Wilderness Park called "S'more Than You Imagined." Approximately 350 people attended the event where stories were told around a campfire and Park staff served up s'mores and other refreshments. Councilmember Backus commended the Parks staff for their hard work at the "S'more" event and the Veterans' Day Parade. Councilmember Peloza advised that Mayor Lewis signed the King County Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA 9) 2006 Extension Interlocal Agreement. The next day, Councilmember Peloza presented the official signed agreement to King County at the WRIA 9 Forum meeting and thanked Councilmembers for expediting the agreement through Committees and Council. Councilmember Peloza also reported that he and other Councilmembers attended the East Main Street neighborhood meeting at St Matthew's Church on October 20th where residents were able to comment on the preliminary plan of the Southeast of East Main Street Neighborhood Plan. Additionally, Councilmember Peloza reported that he participated with King County and other volunteer groups in the planting of region vegetation in the Auburn Narrows Wildlife Habitat Creation and Restoration Area. Councilmember Peloza also commented on his attendance at the White River Valley Museum fund raising event. It was reported that the event raised approximately $20,000. Councilmember Peloza further reported on his attendance at the Metropolitan Water Pollution Abatement Advisory Committee meeting, a Regional Water Quality Committee meeting where the main topic was processing recycled waste water from the Brightwater Treatment Plant with startup costs between $26 and $130 million, the Auburn Food Bank fund raising event, and the Veterans' Day activities including a visit to the traveling Vietnam War Memorial Wall. Mayor Lewis commented on a visit to the White River Valley Museum by 4Culture (previously King County Arts Commission). Mayor Lewis reported on his attendance at a dinner for the Rainier Christian School; Rainier Christian School is the new owner of the Thomas Academy building. Mayor Lewis also reported on his attendance at the CamWest Page 6 City of Auburn Council MeetinCl Minutes November 7. 2005 ribbon cutting for their development on I Street NE, the Washington Elementary School Harvest Festival, the Museum Harvest Ball, and the Food Bank Breakfast. Mayor Lewis commented on the Veterans' Day activities held Saturday, November 5th including the American Legion breakfast, Veterans' parade, luncheon, and the marching band competition held at Auburn High School. Mayor Lewis commended City employee Jeff Mcintyre for his efforts in bringing the traveling Vietnam War Memorial Wall to Auburn during the Veterans' Day remembrance. 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 October 17, 2005 regular City Council meeting. B. Vouchers F4.9.2,F4.9.5 1. Claims Claims check numbers 345959 through 346518 in the amount of $2,464,904.40 and dated November 7,2005. 2. Payroll Payroll check numbers 513976 to 514119 in the amount of $319,877.80 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $1,029,307.79 for a grand total of $1,349,185.59 for the pay period covering October 13, 2005 to November 7,2005. 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 A. Application Number PUD04-0001 03.6, 03.5 Page 7 Citv of Auburn Council MeetinCl Minutes November 7.2005 City Council to consider the request of Centex Homes for a rezone request from R4 (Multiple Family Residential) and R3 (Duplex Residential) to PUD (Planned Unit Development) and binding site plan approval for a 40.9 acre Ptarcel located on the south side of 1200-1700 block of South 277 h Street and approximately 20 feet east of the undeveloped right-of-way of I Street NE. Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to schedule a closed record hearing on Application Number PUD04-0001 for November 18, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. B. Application Number PL T04-0006 03.5, 03.6 City Council to consider the request of Centex Homes for a preliminary plat approval for subdivision of approximately 40.9 acre site into 172 single-family lots, one multiple family lot and 19 tracts associated with a Planned Unit Development (PUD) known as "River Sand", located on the south side of the 1200-1700 block of South 277th Street and approximately 20 feet east of the undeveloped right-of-way of I Street NE. Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to schedule a closed record hearing on Application Number PL T04-0006 for November 18, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. VIII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Ordinances 1. Ordinance No. 5950 F4.3 An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, relating to school impact fees amending Auburn City Code Section 19.02.060 entitled "Annual Council Review" Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Norman seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5950 as revised in Committee. Page 8 Citv of Auburn Council MeetinCl Minutes November 7.2005 Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to table Ordinance No. 5950 and refer the ordinance to the Planning and Community Development Committee for further study. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 2. Ordinance No. 5954 A3.13.9, 04.11 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Section 13.40.060 of the Auburn City Code relating to an administrative fee for the processing of Payback Agreements Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Thordarson seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 5954. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 3. Ordinance No. 5960 03.8 REl04-0006 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving the request to rezone the northerly approximately 6.8 acres of a 13.14-acre site from Rural Residential (RR) and Residential Mobile Home Park (RMHP) to Duplex Residential (R3) within the City of Auburn, Washington Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5960. Councilmember Wagner expressed opposition to the number of homes proposed for the property and the proposed street. Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Backus seconded to substitute the pending question with the following: Motion to hold a closed record hearing on Application No. REl04-0006 on a date to be determined. MOTION TO SUBSTITUTE CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7- O. Page 9 Citv of Auburn Council MeetinCl Minutes November 7.2005 MOTION TO HOLD A CLOSED RECORD HEARING ON APPLICATION NO. REl04-0006 ON A DATE TO BE DETERMINED CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 4. Ordinance No. 5962 03.10.1 CUP05-0003 An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, King County, Washington, approving a Conditional Use Permit to allow a professional office within an R4 Multiple-Family Residential zone at 337 4th Street NE, Auburn, Washington Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 5962. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. B. Resolutions 1. Resolution No. 3931 A3.16.6, A14.1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement between the City of Auburn and Seattle Mental Health Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Norman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3931 as revised in Committee. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 2. Resolution No. 3932 03.5 PL T04-0008 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving a Preliminary Plat application to subdivide 13.14 acres into eight lots and three tracts for future residential development, within the City of Auburn, Washington Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Norman seconded to hold a closed record hearing on Application No. PL T04-0008 on a date to be determined. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Page 10 Citv of Auburn Council MeetinCl Minutes November 7.2005 3. Resolution No. 3933 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. 3933 as revised in Committee. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 4. Resolution No. 3935 A5.3.33 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Agreement with the South County Area Transportation Board Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Norman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3935. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. IX. MAYOR'S REPORT A. Executive Session Mayor Lewis recessed the regular meeting to executive session at 8:37 p.m. for approximately fifteen minutes in order to discuss personnel matters. Mayor Lewis reconvened the regular meeting at 8:55 p.m. Councilmember Cerino moved and Council member Peloza seconded to introduce and adopt the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 5963 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTIONS 2.03.040, 2.57.020 AND 2.57.030 OF THE AUBURN CITY CODE RELATING TO ASSIGNMENTS TO CERTAIN EMPLOYMENT POSITIONS, AS AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE Page 11 Citv of Auburn Council MeetinCl Minutes November 7.2005 MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. X. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:56 p.m. r APPROVED THIS cJ./ y DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2005. ~p Peter B. Lewis, Mayor --- ,7 / 1p~Qy ~J-d~~ Danllle Daskam, City Clerk City Council agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's . Office, on the City website, and via e-mail. Complete agenda packets are available for review at the City Clerk's Office and at the Library. 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