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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 20, 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, and Roger Thordarson. Councilmember Lynn Norman was
excused.
Staff members present included: Chief of Public Safety Jim Kelly;
City Attorney Daniel B. Heid; Information Services Director Lorrie
Rempher; Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy; Planning, Building
and Community Director Paul Krauss; Parks, Arts, and Recreation
Director Daryl Faber; Transportation Planner Joe Welsh;
Environmental Protection Manager Aaron Nix; Intergovernmental
Services Coordinator Carolyn Robertson; Development Services
Coordinator Steven Pilcher; and Deputy City Clerk Cathy
Richardson.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a)
Legislative Update by Representative Dan Roach
Mayor Lewis welcomed 315t District Representative
Dan Roach.
Representative Roach stated that he is visiting
various cities to share the results of the legislative
session. Representative Roach reported that the two
year budget is determined on odd years for the
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operations, transportation, and capital budgets, and
reviewed the budgetary process. Representative
Roach reported there was a 10% increase in revenue
due to the housing boom. The additional revenue
was allocated to a variety of projects. Representative
Roach did not support the budget amendment even
though there were many worthy projects being
funded, as he would rather plan for the future and
fund projects which can be sustained without
increasing taxes or eliminating those projects
altogether.
Representative Roach reported on the passage of the
sexual predator bill, which was a compromise
measure. Fifty different bills were introduced on this
legislation.
Councilmember Wagner inquired regarding legislation
on limiting protestors at veteran's funerals to a 500
foot barrier.
Representative Roach stated that he worked on a bill
that did not ban protestors, but placed a 500 foot
barrier around funerals. Protestors are prohibited
from disrupting the funeral ceremony and inflicting
additional sorrow on the individuals mourning the loss
of a loved one. This bill has not been voted upon, but
should be one of the first to be considered next year.
Mayor Lewis thanked Representative Roach for his
work on this particular bill as it originated out of the
City of Auburn, and also for all his efforts on behalf of
the veterans and citizens of Auburn.
b) 2006 State and Federal Legislative Briefing by
Intergovernmental Services Coordinator Carolyn
Robertson
Intergovernmental Services Coordinator Carolyn
Robertson distributed a memorandum regarding the
2006 State and Federal Legislative update.
Ms. Robertson reported that the Washington State
Legislature introduced over 2,600 bills this year. The
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City of Auburn focused its energies on the following
priorities:
o Substitute House Bill (SHB) 2345 - Regional
Fire Authority bill sponsored by Representative
Geoff Simpson. SHB 2345 addresses current
legislation regarding regional fire protection
service authorities.
o Engrossed Substitute House Bill (ESHB) 2871
- Regional Transportation Investment District
(RTID) bill sponsored by Representative Ed
Murray. ESHB 2871 modifies regional
transportation governance provisions.
o House Bill (HB) 2673 - Tax Increment Finance
(LIFT) bill sponsored by Representative Kelli
Linville. HB 2673 authorizes additional
alternatives and provides tools for local
infrastructure financing.
o House Bill 2813 - Shopping cart bill sponsored
by Representative AI O'Brien. HB 2813
changes provisions related to shopping carts.
o Senate Bill (SB) 6594 - Streamlined Sales Tax
(SST) sponsored by Senator Debbie Regala.
SB 6594 conforms Washington's tax structure
to the SST and use tax agreement.
o Substitute Senate Bill (SSB) 6686 - Authorizes
a local sales and use tax that is credited
against the state sales and use tax sponsored
by Senator Margarita Prentice. SSB 6686
provides another tool for cities to find revenues
to support annexation areas.
The City of Auburn also submitted supplemental
budget requests for the following:
o $2,000,000 on State Route (SR) 164 for a
bypass feasibility study, sponsored by
Representative Geoff Simpson.
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o $50,000 to complete the construction of the
Veteran's Hall at Veteran's Memorial Park,
sponsored by Senator Pam Roach.
o $150,000 for the Tri-trail Study, sponsored by
Senator Pam Roach.
o $871,000 for Basic Law Enforcement Academy
training sponsored by Representative Pat
Sullivan.
Ms. Robertson reported that, per the recommendation
of congressional lobbyists for the City of Auburn Tony
Williams and Steve McBee, she and Mayor Lewis met
with Congressional representatives and staff
members to make the official request for the following
appropriations:
o $1.746 million for the A1B Street Corridor,
sponsored by Senator Patty Murray
o $1.8 million for the M Street SE Grade
Separation, sponsored by Representatives
Adam Smith and Dave Reichert.
o $155,000 for Mary Olson Farm, sponsored by
Senator Maria Cantwell.
The City of Auburn should receive notification of
award of the appropriations sometime in the fall.
In response to questions from Councilmember Singer
regarding the status of SSB 6686, Annexations, Ms.
Robertson reported that Governor Christine Gregoire
has not yet signed this bill. Suburban Cities
Association (SCA) members recommended approval
of SSB 6686. SCA Secretary Karen Goroski
distributed an action alert asking all interested parties
to contact Governor Gregoire to request that the
legislation be signed. There appears to be concerns
on the fiscal note of the bill, which is approximately
$22 million.
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In response to Councilmember Wagner's inquiry
regarding distribution of funds provided by HB 2673,
LIFT, Ms. Robertson stated that the cap of $5 million
per year is applied statewide. Staff is currently
working on some proposed projects in an effort to be
ready once the three pilot projects have been
completed.
c) Puyallup River Watershed
Linda Burgess of the Puyallup River Watershed
Council presented information on an environmental
project for the White River.
Ms. Burgess stated that she is the Chair of the
Puyallup River Watershed Council (PRWC). The
PRWC is a voluntary group composed of citizens,
local governments, businesses, elected officials, and
environmental agency representatives who
coordinate efforts to restore and protect the
environmental, economic, and cultural health of our
watershed. Each year a work-plan is created to
advance the PRWC mission through projects that
create opportunities for education and community
participation, and provide visibility of the current state
of the watershed.
Ms. Burgess requested Council's support of and
participation in the biological inventory conservation
project, or BioBlitz, to increase public awareness and
appreciation of the unique bio-rich area along the
White River. The PRWC has partnered with the
Pierce County Biodiversity Alliance (PCBA) to
conduct the BioBlitz.
Ms. Burgess introduced Washington Department of
Fish and Wildlife Urban Wildlife Biologist for the
South Sound region and PCBA member Michelle Tirhi
to present an overview of the history, goals,
components, and expected benefits of the BioBlitz.
Ms. Tirhi reported that the Puyallup River Watershed
project began in 1998. The goal of the project is to
look across the landscape of Pierce County and its
connecting watershed to determine the best places
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for fish and wildlife persistence. That work
culminated in a large network encompassing
seventeen large blocks of land. Each block of land is
known as a Biodiversity Management Area (BMA)
Network. Ms. Tirhi reviewed the history of the
development of the PCBA and adoption of the
Network into the Open Space Map of Pierce County's
Comprehensive Plan.
Ms. Tirhi reviewed the first pilot project in Gig Harbor
which was selected from the BMA Network. There
are two phases to the outreach work with the public.
The first phase includs conducting a BioBlitz, which
consists of twenty-four to forty-eight hours collecting
wildlife inventory. Gig Harbor was the first BioBlitz in
Washington State and was a very successful project.
With permission from landowners, community
members are paired with biologists to inventory all
wildlife. The second pilot project is in the Lower
White River BMA The BioBlitz for this project will be
held June 2-3, 2006. Phase two will include working
with the local community on designing their own
vision plan for biodiversity preservation.
2. Appointments
There were no appointments for Council consideration.
D. Agenda Modifications
Agenda modifications included corrected versions of Ordinance No.
6008 and the agreement to Resolution No. 4000 distributed prior to
the Council meeting.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1. Industrial Land Uses Moratorium
03.4.2.1.2
City Council to conduct a public hearing on the moratorium
established February 6, 2006 by Resolution No. 3982, on
the filing of applications for licenses, permits and approvals
for industrial land uses in the areas of Auburn, the
geographic boundaries of which are (1) bounded by State
Route 18 on the south, State Route 167 on the west, 15th
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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.
Planning, Building, and Community Director Paul Krauss
reported that the area referred to in the moratorium is known
as the Green Zone and is located between and adjacent to
the area designated as the Auburn Environmental Park and
downtown Auburn. Over the last four to five years the idea
of the Auburn Environmental Park has progressed to reality
and the idea of a Green Zone has become part of the City's
vision. Over the last few years the City has also become an
Urban Center and implemented the Main Street Renewal
Project. This project includes reconstruction of Main Street
and a trail connection from the Interurban Trail to the Auburn
Transit Station. The moratorium was enacted because of
Council's desire for amended zoning in the moratorium area
and, possibly, Comprehensive Plan amendments. In the
ensuing months since the implementation of the moratorium,
staff discovered that the moratorium is perhaps too broad as
it does not allow for tenant improvements in existing
structures. Staff is recommending a modification to the
moratorium to allow tenant improvements with the exception
of increasing structure size or height.
Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing.
Alexis MontQomerv. 11 IF' Street NW. Auburn
Ms. Montgomery stated that she is confused about the
handout that was sent to residents regarding the rezoning.
Director Krauss reported that staff has been instructed to
move away from the heavy industrial uses in the moratorium
area. There is one residential area included in the
moratorium area on the west side of the railroad tracks,
which has been zoned for industrial uses for many years.
The outcome of the moratorium could provide better means
for neighborhood preservation.
Ms. Montgomery inquired regarding public notice and citizen
participation regarding improvements in her neighborhood.
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Mayor Lewis stated that the City is very sensitive to the
needs and desires of her neighborhood and is committed to
working with the citizens.
John Pietromonaco. PO Box 700. Mercer Island
Mr. Pietromonaco indicated that he owns property in the City
of Auburn and is also a member of the National Association
of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP). On behalf of
NAIOP, Mr. Pietromonaco submitted a letter of opposition
regarding the moratorium. Mr. Pietromonaco also submitted
letters from the Mayor of the City of Puyallup to Christine
Gregoire dated November 21,2006 and from Department of
Revenue Director Cindi Holmstrom to Representative Jan
Shabro dated February 20, 2006 regarding Streamlined
Sales and Use Tax (SSUTA). Mr. Pietromonaco spoke in
opposition to the moratorium.
Pollv McNeil. Summit Law Group. 315 5th Avenue South,
Seattle
Ms. McNeil indicated that she represents Waste
Management of Washington, Inc (WMW) located at 701 2nd
Street NW, Auburn. Ms. McNeil submitted a letter to the
City of Auburn dated March 20, 2006 regarding
implementation of the moratorium under Resolution No.
3982. Ms. McNeil stated that, although WMW believes in
the goals of the moratorium, it does not believe the
moratorium should be applicable to the recycling facility
owned by WMW. Ms. McNeil indicated that WMW has been
working with City of Auburn staff over the last two years in
terms of implementing a phased approach for development
of a state of the art material recovery facility on its property
located adjacent to its current recycling facility at 701 2nd
Street NW. Ms. McNeil indicated that WMW proposed to
expedite one component of their plans to convert its current
recycling facility to a fleet maintenance facility and later seek
a conditional use permit to construct a material recovery
facility on adjacent property. Ms. McNeil indicated that
WMW was informed of the moratorium at a pre-application
meeting for the conditional use permit. Ms. McNeil stated
that WMW may not have made significant investments for
improvements and land acquisition if they had been aware
of a possible moratorium on development. On behalf of
WMW, Ms. McNeil urged Council to exclude WMW
properties from the moratorium.
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Ray HUQQins. 311 Clay Street. Auburn
Mr. Huggins expressed concerns regarding impacts to his
neighborhood related to rezoning the area west of the
railroad tracks and north of Main Street. Mr. Huggins
suggested leaving the residential area as a buffer between
the industrial zone and the wetlands project and allow them
to rebuild their homes. Mr. Huggins expressed his
frustration as a property owner.
Mayor Lewis referred Mr. Huggins to Planning, Building and
Community Department staff and also to the Planning and
Community Development Committee to assist in determining
his options as a property owner.
Kim Lorenz, 59 SkaQit Key, Bellevue
Mr. Lorenz indicated that he and his wife own property on
Lund Road. Mr. Lorenz stated that they were required to
purchase additional property when developing a commercial
structure in order to provide a buffer to the adjacent
wetlands. Mr. Lorenz stated that the financial impact to
them could be substantial if the property is rezoned from
industrial use. Mr. Lorenz requested Council exclude their
property from the moratorium area.
Paul Fadro. 26821 SE 22nd Court. Sammamish
Mr. Fadro asked for clarification related to zoning for existing
industrial properties in the moratorium area.
Mayor Lewis stated that the purpose of the moratorium is to
allow sufficient time to determine what zoning changes
should take place.
Director Krauss stressed that the draft ordinance looks at
tailoring allowable uses in that area. The ordinance could
make some uses non-conforming, so that they will still be
allowed to operate in their current capacity, but would not be
allowed to expand. It is not the City's intent to take away the
current use of existing buildings.
Larrv Backus. 308 Clay Street NW. Auburn
Mr. Backus referred to a moratorium implemented three
years ago related to storm drainage. Mr. Backus stated that
he understood any new development in that area would be
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responsible for costs related to improving the storm and
sewer systems on Clay Street. Mr. Backus pointed out that
new development has occurred without the installation of
new storm and sewer improvements.
Mayor Lewis instructed Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy
to bring Mr. Backus' concerns before the Public Works
Committee and to notify him when that will take place.
Director Krauss pointed out to Mr. Pietromonaco that the
moratorium has no bearing on Streamlined Sales Tax (SST).
Significant land use changes, the maturation of the
downtown area, the Auburn Environmental Park, and the
fact that the entire area is within four blocks of Auburn City
Hall have led to reconsideration of the fundamental planning
assumptions that have been used in this area for the last
thirty years.
No one else requested to speak.
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to close the public hearing.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
2. Vacation Application Number V-04-04
03.9 V-04-04
City Council to conduct a public hearing on the request to
vacate a portion of Iowa Drive east of 56th Avenue South
and south of Parcel 3751600725.
Transportation Planner Joe Welsh reported that the subject
property is located in the extreme southwest corner of the
City of Auburn up the hill from, but not contiguous with West
Valley Highway. It is a very steep slope running from the top
of the hill to the city limits. It is undeveloped right-of-way
that cannot be used for road or transportation purposes.
The applicant is developing property on the north end of the
hill and would like to use this property as part of their storm
system for their project. The property was created in 1911
as part of the City, and as such, the City can seek
compensation for the vacated property. Staff recommends
approval of the vacation with two conditions. The conditions
would provide City access to the stream along the base of
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Iowa Drive for maintenance, monitoring, and mitigation
purposes and also establish a twenty-five foot buffer around
the stream for protection purposes. The stream is currently
in a very unimproved state and is subject to refuse dumping.
The developer has promised to mitigate the area.
Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing.
Lisa Kline. 2215 N 30th Street. Tacoma
Ms. Kline stated that she is a planner for AHBL, Inc. and
spoke on behalf of the applicant. Ms. Kline spoke in favor of
vacation.
No one else requested to speak.
Councilmember Singer moved and Council member Wagner
seconded to close the public hearing.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
3. Vacation Application Number V-01-05
03.9 V-01-05
City Council to conduct a public hearing on the request to
vacate a portion of Boundary Boulevard located east of
West Valley Highway, west of SR 167, north of the
Auburn/Algona city limit line and south of 1550 West Valley
Highway.
Mr. Welsh reported that this is an odd shaped property that
cannot serve as a road connection due to State Route 167,
which runs immediately on the eastern boundary from the
north to south end of the property. The applicant wants to
use the property for access to property he wants to develop.
There are no utilities in the right-of-way with the exception of
City sewer, water, and storm. Staff recommends approval of
the vacation request with the condition that the City retain a
public utility easement in the right-of-way. Mr. Welsh noted
that the applicant has changed their company name to 1650
WVH, LLC.
Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing.
ROQer Hazzard, 3610 S 334th Street. Auburn
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Mr. Hazzard stated that he is the applicant for the vacation
request and spoke in favor of the vacation.
No one else requested to speak.
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to close the public hearing.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
B. Audience Participation
This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak
to the City Council on any issue.
Rod Hart, 3312 Auburn Way South #C. Auburn
Mr. Hart spoke regarding signage at his place of business. He
reported that Code Compliance Officer Chuck Joiner notified him
that his business signs were illegal. Mr. Hart indicated that Mr.
Joiner did not approach other businesses in his complex that are
displaying similar signs in the same quantity, size, and location as
his own signs. Mr. Hart stated that he owns Derm FIX Tattoo. Mr.
Hart distributed photographs of the signage in question. Mr. Hart
indicated that additional signage has gone up since his last contact
with Mr. Joiner. Mr. Hart expressed displeasure with the actions of
Mr. Joiner.
VirQinia HauQen. 2503 IR' Street SE. Auburn
Ms. Haugen expressed concerns regarding a fence in her
neighborhood.
Director Krauss cautioned that Ms. Haugen is raising questions
regarding a variance that will be heard before the Hearing
Examiner during a public hearing tomorrow evening.
City Attorney Daniel Heid stated that the City Council is limited in
terms of information it can accept or receive on matters that could
come back before them in a quasi judicial capacity. Attorney Heid
suggested that the appropriate forum for Ms. Haugen to express
her concerns would be before the Hearing Examiner during the
public hearing as there is only one open, public hearing allowed. If
it comes before the Council it would considered at a closed record
hearing and no new testimony may be heard.
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Ms. Haugen expressed displeasure at not being allowed to speak
regarding this issue. She also complained regarding unlicensed
businesses located on 'R" Street and residential homes being used
as rentals.
Ms. Haugen again tried to speak regarding the fence in her
neighborhood and was cautioned by Attorney Heid that this was an
inappropriate forum to express her concerns.
Ms. Haugen also expressed concerns regarding unsafe conditions
for pedestrian traffic on 'R' Street.
C. Correspondence
No correspondence was received for Council review.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A3.7.6
A. Municipal Services
Chair Cerino reported that the Municipal Services Committee met
this evening at 5:00. The Committee discussed and recommends
approval of Ordinance No. 6010 and Resolution No. 4000. The
Committee also received presentations on the Auburn Community
Radio Station and Code Red, which are systems which will be used
for emergency notification to Auburn citizens. The next regular
meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for April
3, 2006 at 5:00 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Vice Chair Cerino reported that the Planning and Community
Development Committee met on March 13, 2006 at 5:30 p.m. The
Committee discussed and recommends approval of Resolution
Nos. 3996, 3997, 3998, 3999, and 4001. The Committee also
discussed removal of the locomotive at Veteran's Memorial Park,
home occupation standards, the Comprehensive Plan, Green Zone
code amendments, fence height issues, and the Planning and
Community Development Committee matrix. The next regular
meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee
is scheduled for March 27, 2006 at 5:00 p.m.
Councilmember Wagner noted that he attended the March 13,
2006 Planning and Community Development Committee meeting
on behalf of Councilmember Backus. He relayed to Ms. Haugen
that discussion on fence ordinance changes included obstruction of
sight distances in driveways, corners, and other areas.
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C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported that the Public Works Committee met
March 10, 2006 at 3:30 p.m. The Committee approved design
changes for landscape strips, private access tracts, and other
areas. The changes are now part of the City's Design Standards.
The Committee also discussed and approved right-of-way use
permits, contract administration items, and Ordinance No. 6001.
The Committee also discussed Ordinance No. 6004, received
reports on classified street preservation and improved
channelization at the post office entrance, and reviewed the year-
end progress of the Save Our Street (SOS) Program. The next
regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for
March 27, 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. The Committee also
discussed Resolution Nos. 3997, 3998, 3999, and 4000, and
Ordinance No. 6010, and received presentations on Code Red and
Global Voices Emergency Radio system and Auburn Community
Radio Station system. The next regular meeting of the Finance
Committee is scheduled for April 3, 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 that she attended the closed record
hearing for Terrace View Apartments in Lakeland and congratulated them
on their recent approval of phase two of their development.
Councilmember Singer reported that she attended a Steering Committee
meeting for a one-stop service center for human services and participated
in a Puget Sound Regional Council audit. Councilmember Singer also
reported that the Auburn City Council will be joining the Kent City Council
for a joint meeting to hear presentations on the Regional Transportation
Investment District (RTID).
Councilmember Wagner reported that he attended a neighborhood
meeting in the Dogwood Drive area with Mayor Lewis and various staff
members. Citizens discussed the expansion of the Muckleshoot Indian
Tribe Casino over the last few years. This is a very active neighborhood
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and citizens expressed a desire to re-activate the Neighborhood Watch
Program in their neighborhood.
Councilmember Backus reported that she and Councilmembers
Thordarson and Peloza attended the National League of Cities 2006
Congressional City Conference. During the conference she attended the
National Finance Administration and Intergovernmental Relations
Committee meeting. Items of discussion included researching ways to
save Community Development Block Grant funds available to cities, and
issues related to federal tax reform, impacts of tax cuts at the local level,
and unfunded mandates. The Committee also received a presentation
from First Lady Laura Bush regarding education.
Councilmember Cerino reported that he attended the closed record
hearing on Terrace View Apartments. Councilmember Cerino noted that
approval of this project will increase the City's population living within
Pierce County. Councilmember Cerino also attended the Pierce County
Regional Council meeting which included speakers from Sound Transit.
Sound Transit speakers gave a presentation on the progress regarding
transit stations. The cities of Auburn and Kent were used as good
examples of interlocal cooperation between cities and Sound Transit in
getting parking garages built.
Councilmember Thordarson reported that he attended the National
League of Cities 2006 Congressional City Conference. Items of
discussion at various workshops included legislation that would reform the
communications act and federal transportation funding. Councilmember
Thordarson also attended meetings of the Human Development
Committee and Regional Transit Committee, and fund raisers for the
Young Life Program and ACAP Program.
Councilmember Peloza reported that he attended a Career Conference at
Grace Community Church and a Regional Water Quality Committee
meeting to discuss the Brightwater Treatment facility. Councilmember
Peloza reviewed total program costs, including mitigation and land
purchases, estimated at approximately 1.7 million dollars. The facility is
slated to open in 2010 and he will be attending a ground-breaking
ceremony on April 12, 2006. Councilmember Peloza also attended a
Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA 9) Steering Committee meeting at
which a three-year habitat work schedule for the Green
River/Duwamish/Central Puget Sound watershed was approved. The
City's Olson Farm Project was added to the work schedule for possible
funding of $300,000 in 2006. He also attended the National League of
Cities 2006 Congressional City Conference at which he attended various
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workshops and the Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Steering
Committee meeting. The Committee established an advocacy policy for
energy choices and discussed various environmental issues.
Councilmember Peloza also attended a fundraiser for the ACAP Program
and announced a work party to remove invasive vegetation at the Fenster
levy on April 29, 2006.
Mayor Lewis reported that he attended twenty-seven meetings outside of
City Hall in the last two weeks. He attended the Career Conference at
Grace Community Church which provides career counseling and
opportunities for young adults. He also attended neighborhood meetings
for the Dogwood Drive area and Beneficial Homeowners Group. Mayor
Lewis also attended a variety of meetings in Washington DC. Mayor
Lewis congratulated Alice Miller who recently celebrated her 100th
birthday. Mayor Lewis also attended a performance of Camelot at Green
River Community College and the first 2006 Washington State Sport
Stacking Championship which was held in the City of Auburn.
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 March 6, 2006 regular City Council
meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2, F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 349822 through 350266 in the
amount of $2,766,029.75 and dated March 20, 2006.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 515368 through 515488 in the
amount of $700,221.06 and electronic deposit transmissions
in the amount of $1,035,139.86 for a grand total of
$1,735,360.92 for the pay period covering March 2, 2006 to
March 15, 2006.
C. Contract Administration
1. Public Works Project Number C508A
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04.6.3 PR C508A
City Council award Contract 05-16, Project No. C508A,
Citywide Manhole Ring and Cover Replacement, to Cannon
Construction on their low bid of $69,710 plus Washington
State sales tax of $6,134.48 for a total contract price of
$75,844.48.
2. Public Works Project Number C510A
04.8.1 PR C510A
City Council award Contract 05-21, Project No. C510A, 3ih
Street Infiltration Facility Improvements to Rodarte
Construction on their low bid of $334,137 plus Washington
State sales tax of $29,404.06 for a total contract price of
$363,541.06.
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to approve the consent agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
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. 6001
04.9
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending
Chapter 13.32 of the Auburn City Code relating to
conversion to underground utility service
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember
Thordarson seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No.
6001.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
2. Ordinance No. 6007
03.9 V-01-05
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An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving the vacation of a portion of Boundary
Boulevard, located east of West Valley Highway, west of
SR-167, north of the Auburn/Algona city limit line, and south
of 1650 West Valley Highway, within the City of Auburn,
Washington
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember
Thordarson seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No.
6007.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
3. Ordinance No. 6008
03.9 V-04-04
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving the vacation of a portion of Iowa
Drive, located west of 59th Ave S; and in addition, another
portion of Iowa Drive east of 56th Ave S and south of parcel
3751600725 within the City of Auburn, Washington
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember
Thordarson seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No.
6008.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
4. Ordinance No. 6010
01.8
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Section 8.28.010 of the City Code
relating to noise control
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6010.
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember
Thordarson seconded to amend Section B.10, line number
ten, to read "after 10:00 p.m. at night or before 7:00 a.m. on
any day of the week, except Sunday, and 10:00 p.m. and
9:00 a.m. on Sundays".
MOTION TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 6010 CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
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MAIN MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 3997
03.4.2.8
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
a professional services contract for preparation of an update
of the City's Shoreline Master Program with Adolfson and
Associates, Inc.
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3997.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
2. Resolution No. 3998
F4.3
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
an Interlocal Agreement for school impact fees between the
City of Auburn and Federal Way School District No. 210
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3998.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
3. Resolution No. 4000
A3.13.4
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of Auburn
and Auburn on First, LLC
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4000.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
4. Resolution No. 4001
03.4.1.7
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A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, to accept the Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the 2005
program year
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4001.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
5. Resolution No. 4003
03.4.2.1.2
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, establishing and re-establishing the moratorium
established by Resolution No. 3982, following a public
hearing, on the filing of applications for certain 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
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4003.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
IX. MAYOR'S REPORT
A. Executive Session
Mayor Lewis recessed the meeting to executive session at 9:16
p.m. for approximately ten minutes for the purpose of discussing
property acquisition pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1 )(b).
Mayor Lewis reconvened the meeting at 9:30 p.m.
City Attorney Heid read the title of Ordinance No. 6011 as follows:
Ordinance No. 6011
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, declaring public use and necessity regarding
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downtown parking facilities, an expanded Downtown Town Center
Plaza and a City Hall Annex, and authorizing condemnation
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6011.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
X. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 9:32 p.m.
APPROVED THE ~d DAY OF APRIL, 2006.
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