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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
February 6, 2006 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: City Attorney Daniel B. Heid,
Deputy Police Chief Bob Lee, Planning, Building, and Community
Director Paul Krauss, Finance Director Shelley Coleman,
Information Services Director Lorrie Rempher,
Communications/Community Relations Manager Duanna Richards,
Communications Assistant Dana Hinman, Police Officer Rafael
Sermeno, Development Services Coordinator Steven Pilcher,
Parks, Arts, and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Police
Commander Larry Miller, Human Resources and Risk Management
Director Brenda Heineman, Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy,
Multimedia Manager Bernadette Castner, Police Sergeant Doug
Faini, Police Commander Bill Pierson, Police Officer Andy Clapp,
Community Development Administrator David Osaki, and Deputy
City Clerk Cathy Richardson.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a) Chief of Public Safety Jim Kelly to present award
to DARE Officer Rafael Sermeno
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Mayor Lewis and Chief Kelly presented an award to
former DARE Officer Rafael Sermeno in recognition
of his many years of service to the City of Auburn and
the Auburn School District as the Drug Abuse and
Resistance Education (DARE) officer. Chief Kelly
displayed a Power Point presentation of Officer
Sermeno and his last DARE graduating class. Officer
Sermeno was instrumental in providing instruction to
over 5,500 fifth grade students in over 200 classes
within the Auburn School District. Chief Kelly noted
that Officer Sermeno completed the longest term as
an Auburn DARE officer, serving seven years in that
position. Officer Sermeno also serves as the
Treasurer for the Washington State DARE Officers
Association and has earned a lifetime membership in
that organization. Chief Kelly congratulated Officer
Sermeno and thanked him on behalf of Mayor Lewis,
Councilmembers, and the community for his
dedication in educating Auburn' youth in the
prevention of drug abuse, gangs, and violence.
On behalf of the Auburn School Board, Auburn
School District administrative and teaching staff, and
the 5,500 students who participated in the DARE
Program, Superintendent Linda Cowan thanked
Officer Sermeno for his personal connection and
commitment to the students and his many years of
service. Superintendent Cowan also thanked Mayor
Lewis and Councilmembers for their support of the
DARE Program. Superintendent Cowan was
accompanied by Auburn School Board President Ray
Vefik, Directors Janice Nelson and Craig Schumaker,
Washington Elementary School Principal Eric Daniel,
and Chinook Elementary School fifth grade teacher
Tony Minus.
Mayor Lewis commended Officer Sermeno for his
dedication to the youth of Auburn and to the
community as a whole. Officer Sermeno has
provided an outstanding example to Auburn students
and opened the lines of communication between the
youth and officers of the City of Auburn.
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Officer Sermeno thanked his colleagues, Auburn
School District staff and board members, and his wife
and children for their attendance this evening. Officer
Sermeno also thanked Mayor Lewis,
Councilmembers, and especially Chief Kelly for
supporting the DARE Program. Officer Sermeno
expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to
serve as the City's DARE officer.
2. Appointments
a) Parks Board
City Council to confirm the appointment of Micky
Marquez to the Parks Board to fill an unexpired term
expiring December 31,2006.
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember
Wagner seconded to confirm the appointment of
Micky Marquez to the Parks Board.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
b) Urban Tree Board
City Council to confirm the appointment of Marion
Nancarrow to the Urban Tree Board to fill an
unexpired term expiring December 31,2006.
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember
Wagner seconded to confirm the appointment of
Marion Nancarrow to the Urban Tree Board.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
D. Agenda Modifications
Agenda modifications included the transmittal of revised Ordinance
No. 5993 and a revised agreement to Resolution No. 3973
distributed prior to the City Council meeting.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
There were no public hearings 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.
Jim Rutt, 1412 3'd Street SE, Auburn
Mr. Rutt expressed opposition to the late hours of operation and
loud noises and music emanating from a construction project in his
neighborhood. Mr. Rutt requested assistance with regard to
resolving this issue and suggested that Council reconsider the
City's noise ordinance.
Mayor Lewis referred the matter to the Municipal Services
Committee and directed Planning, Building,and Community
Director Krauss to assist Chair Cerino with this issue.
C. Correspondence
No correspondence was received.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A3.7.6
A. Municipal Services
Chair Cerino reported that the Municipal Services Committee met
this evening at 5:00 p.m. The Committee discussed and
recommends approval of Ordinance No. 5966 and Resolution No.
3973. The Committee also received an update on the golf course
capital project, discussed Ordinance No. 5968, and Resolution No.
3977, and received a report on the fire station financial analysis
and construction of the south fire station, emergency citizen system
called Code Red, and the red light photo enforcement program.
The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is
scheduled for February 21, 2006 at 5:00 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Norman reported that the Planning and Community
Development Committee met on January 23, 2006 at 5:00 p.m.
The Committee discussed and recommends approval of Ordinance
No. 5993. Chair Norman noted that this ordinance has been under
discussion for over three years and thanked the Planning
Commission members, Citizens Ad Hoc Committee, and City staff
members for their work related to this ordinance. The Committee
also received an update from the Park Board Chair which included
ongoing parks projects, the golf course clubhouse, and 2006 Park
Board goals. The Committee also discussed home occupation
code revisions and received updates on concepts for the City Hall
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plaza upgrade and downtown design standards. The next regular
meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee
is scheduled for February 13, 2006 at 5:00 p.m.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported that the Public Works Committee met
January 23, 2006 at 3:30 p.m. The Committee discussed and
recommends approval of contract administration items on this
evening's agenda. The Committee also discussed Auburn Manor
Mobilehome Park water and sewer charges, the final draft of the
East Main Street Neighborhood Plan, Ordinance No. 5993,
Planned Unit Development provisions, Wesley Homes street
improvements, and results of the 2005 Save Our Streets (SOS)
Plan. The Committee also reviewed the draft 2006 SOS Plan. The
next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled
for February 13, 2006 at 3:30 p.m.
D. Finance
Chair Backus reported that the Finance Committee met this
evening at 6:30. The Committee discussed and recommends
approval of claims and payroll vouchers, and Resolution No. 3974.
The Committee also received a quarterly investment report,
discussed Ordinance Nos. 5997 and 5968, and received a
presentation on the State of Washington Department of
Community, Trade and Economic Development Main Street Tax
Credit Incentive Program. The next regular meeting of the Finance
Committee is scheduled for February 21,2006 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 Singer reported the she, Mayor Lewis and five other
Councilmembers attended the Association of Washington Cities (AWC)
Legislative Conference in Olympia. She also attended the Council
Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting and attended the kick-off for the
new Aerospace Futures Alliance sponsored, in part, by the Prosperity
Partnership and the Puget Sound Regional Council.
Councilmember Norman reported that she also attended the AWC
Legislative Conference and urged citizens to contact their legislative
representative with any concerns or issues and become more involved
with the legislative process. She also attended the Auburn Area
Chamber of Commerce luncheon at which she heard the State of the City
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Address from Mayor Lewis, COW meeting, and Wayfinding Destination
Committee meeting.
Councilmember Cerino reported he testified before the House Judiciary
Committee regarding a proposed statewide shopping cart ordinance
introduced by retailers. He had the opportunity to rebut the proposed
ordinance on behalf of local municipalities. Councilmember Cerino was
thanked by several representatives for his input and he encouraged
citizens to participate in the legislative process. Councilmember Cerino
also commended City of Auburn Intergovernmental Service Coordinator
Carolyn Robertson for her efforts in Olympia on behalf of the city.
Councilmember Backus reported that she attended the Ms. Auburn
Scholarship Program at which Jacqueline Kellogg was named Ms.
Auburn 2006 and Olivia Stover was named Ms. Auburn Valley 2006.
There were twenty-four contestants this year and over $33,000 were
awarded in scholarships. Councilmember Backus commended
Councilmember Wagner who served as a judge this year.
Councilmember Thordarson reported that he attended a Regional Transit
Authority meeting, a chamber strings concert by the Seattle Symphony at
Auburn Mountain View High School, and the Uniquely Auburn Festival
and a BRAVO! series performance, Tangoheart, at the Auburn
Performing Arts Center.
Councilmember Peloza reported that he attended the tenth Uniquely
Auburn Festival, the AWC Legislative Conference, and a Sister Cities
Committee meeting at which he briefed the committee on the potential
sister city of Treviso, Italy located north of Venice. He also attended the
Metropolitan Water Pollution Abatement Advisory Committee meeting, at
which they discussed the wet weather sewer flows and impacts to the
storm water systems, and a Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA 9)
meeting, at which they discussed an interlocal agreement with King
County regarding implementation of the Salmon Habitat Plan.
Councilmember Peloza also commended the efforts of Parks Planning
and Development Manager Dan Scamporlina related to receipt of a grant
for the Fenster Levy. Councilmember Peloza noted the he was recently
appointed to the National League of Cities Energy, Environment, and
Natural Resources Steering Committee. Councilmembers Thordarson
and Backus were also appointed to National League of Cities
committees.
Mayor Lewis reported on the opening of the Federal Way Transit Center
and spoke regarding the numerous partnerships being formed between
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local, county, and state governments. Mayor Lewis also announced that
he and Councilmembers would be pleased to attend any neighborhood
meeting to listen to citizen issues, needs, and concerns. Mayor Lewis
indicated that appropriate staff members would also attend and urged
citizens to organize a meeting in their neighborhood.
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 January 17, 2006 regular City Council
meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2, F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 348512 through 348729 in the
amount of $1,284,532.47 and claims check numbers
348730 through 349085 in the amount of $826,333.03 and
dated February 6, 2006.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 514974 to 515106 in the amount of
$318,085.58 and electronic deposit transmissions in the
amount of $1,066,757.91 for a grand total of $1,384,843.49
for the pay period covering January 12, 2006 to February 1,
2006.
C. Contract Administration
1. Consultant Agreement No. AG-C-264
A3.16.9,04.9.1
City Council to authorize a Consultant Agreement No. AG-C-
264 with The Transpo Group Inc. for engineering services
for Project No. C421A, M Street SE (29th Street SE to 3yth
Street SE) Improvements
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2. Public Works Project Number C307A
A3.16.9,04.10.2
City Council to authorize an agreement with Northrop
Grumman IT for procurement and installation of equipment
for work related to Project No. C307A, Intelligent
Transportation System Improvements
3. Public Works Project Number C422A
05.2
City Council to approve Final Pay Estimate NO.4 for Small
Works Contract No. 05-02 with SCI Infrastructure, Inc. and
accept construction of Project Number C422A, Gateway
Sign at Peasley-Canyon Road
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. 5966
01.8
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amendin9 Section 1.25.010, 1.25.020,
1.25.030, 1.25.060, and 1.25.070, adding a new Section
1.25.035 and repealing Section 1.25.090 of the Auburn City
Code relating to clarification of duties for code enforcement
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5966.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
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2. Ordinance No. 5993
03.4.2.1.2
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington amending Chapter 18.56 of the Auburn City
Code relating to signs
Councilmember Norman moved and Council member Cerino
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5993.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Ordinance No. 5998
04.9.2
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Chapters 12.52 and 15.52 of the
Auburn City Code, related to street names and building
numbering
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5998.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 3973
A3.16.7
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
an Agreement for Building Inspection Services with the City
of Enumclaw
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3973 including the
amendments as distributed prior to the Council meeting.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Resolution No. 3974
A3.4
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, supporting passage of Senate Bill 6215 -
relating to public entity liability for tortious conduct
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Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember
Norman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3974.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
IX. MAYOR'S REPORT
A. Executive Session
Mayor Lewis recessed the meeting to closed session to discuss
personnel issues in accordance with RCW 42.30.140(4) and then
to executive session to discuss pending and potential litigation in
accordance with RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) at 8:21 p.m. for
approximately thirty minutes.
At 8:52 p.m., Mayor Lewis announced that executive session would
be continued for another fifteen minutes.
At 9: 13 p.m., Mayor Lewis announced that executive session would
be continued for another thirty minutes.
Mayor Lewis reconvened the meeting at 9:36 p.m.
City Attorney Heid read the title of Resolution No. 3982 as follows:
Resolution No. 3982
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
establishing, for an initial six month period, a moratorium on the
filing of applications for licenses, permits and approvals for
industrial land uses in those areas of the City of Auburn (1)
bounded by State Route 18 on the South, State Route 167 on the
west, 15th Street northwest on the north, and the Union Pacific
Railroad tracks on the east, and (2) bounded by West Main Street
on the south, the Union Pacific Railroad tracks on the west, 6th
Street Northwest on the north, and C Street Northwest on the east,
and setting a public hearing for the 20th day of March, 2006, to
consider the moratorium on the filing of applications for Industrial
land uses in said area
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3982.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
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X. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 9:37 p.m.
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APPROVED THE ,)/ 3- DAY OF FEBRUARY 2006.
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Peter B. Lewis, Mayor
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Cathy R ardson, Deputy City Clerk
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available for review at the City Clerk's Office and at the Library.
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