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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
May 1, 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, Bill Peloza, Roger
Thordarson and Lynn Norman. Councilmember Nancy Backus was
excused.
Staff members present included: Chief of Public Safety Jim Kelly,
Deputy Fire Chief Mike Gerber, Finance Director Shelley Coleman,
Information Services Director Lorrie Rempher, City Attorney Daniel
B. Heid, Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy, Parks, Art and
Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Planning, Building and
Community Director Paul Krauss, Building Division Manager Jim
Tinner, Community Development Administrator David Osaki,
Development Services Coordinator Steven Pilcher, and City Clerk
Danielle Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a) Chief of Public Safety Jim Kelly
Mayor Lewis congratulated Chief Kelly on his 27-year
anniversary of service to the City on May 1, 2006.
b) Recognition of Retired of Fire Chief Russ Vandver
Mayor Lewis recognized retired Fire Chief Russ
Vandver for his years of service to the City.
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Chief Vandver began his career with the City on
January 1, 1971. He comes from a long line of
firefighters, as his uncle was the Chief of the Sumner
Fire Department, his step-father was with the
McChord Fire Department, and his brother was the
Deputy Fire Chief for the City of Puyallup. Mayor
Lewis stated that in 1971 there were 24 firefighters
responding to approximately 400 calls per year in the
city of Auburn. Today, the City employs 78
firefighters who respond to approximately 8,000 calls
per year. Chief Vandver was one of the first
firefighters to attend the Emergency Management
Training (EMT) courses and helped set the standard
for the level of emergency care given to Auburn
citizens. He was also one of the first firefighters to
attend the EMT2 course and also the Seattle Police
Academy to support arson investigation with
commissioned authority. He was promoted to
Lieutenant in 1979, Captain in 1981, Battalion Chief
in 1986, Assistant Chief in 1997, and Fire Chief in
2003. He was instrumental in the formation of the
first Special Operations Division in the region to
address hazardous materials and technical rescue
incidents. Chief Vandver was recognized as the
Auburn Fire Department Officer of the Year in 1982
and again in 1995 and received numerous meritorious
awards and letters of commendation during his 35-
year career with the City. Mayor Lewis commended
Chief Vandver for his dedication to the Auburn
community and the fire service profession and
thanked for him for his many years service.
Chief Vandver thanked Mayor Lewis and
Councilmembers for their recognition. Chief Vandver
spoke regarding the progression of services provided
by the Fire Department and expressed his gratitude
for the opportunities provided during his years of
service with the City. Chief Vandver was
accompanied by his brother.
c) Proclamation from Governor Christine Gregoire
Proclamation recognizing the City of Auburn's
participation in Hurricane Katrina disaster relief
services.
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Mayor Lewis presented a proclamation from the
Washington Association of Building Officials signed
by Governor Christine Gregoire recognizing the City
of Auburn's participation in disaster relief efforts after
the devastation created by Hurricane Katrina. The
proclamation recognized the City's participation in the
National Emergency Management Assistance
Compact System by sending Building Division
Manager Jim Tinner to help survey damage caused
by the hurricane in the gulf coast. Mr. Tinner joined
his Washington colleagues for a two-week
deployment to provide damage assessment
assistance in Mississippi last October.
Mayor Lewis commended Mr. Tinner for his
participation in the relief efforts under such deplorable
conditions.
Mr. Tinner thanked Mayor Lewis and Director Krauss
for their support in allowing him to participate in the
gulf coast relief efforts. Mr. Tinner expressed his
pride in being allowed to serve on behalf of the City of
Auburn.
d) Le~islative Update
31 s District Representative Jan Shabro updated the
Council on legislative issues.
Representative Shabro provided the Council with a
post-session report. Representative Shabro
congratulated the City on the recent award of $3.5
million in Public Works Trust Fund loans to update
the City's sewer system. Representative Shabro
stated that she serves on four committees including
transportation, education, finance, and rules. She
indicated that she requested the appointment to the
Transportation Committee in an effort to assure that
the 31 st District receives its fair share of available
transportation funding. As a result, the 31st District is
receiving over $190 million, the majority of which is
allocated for upgrades to State Route (SR) 167, SR
410, SR 164, and SR 169. SR 167 will be extended
to the Pierce County line and will include a High
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Occupancy Toll (HOT) lane which allows a single
occupancy vehicle to use the High Occupancy
Vehicle (HOV) lane for a fee.
Representative Shabro reviewed the Regional
Transportation Investment District (RTID) and recent
legislation which delays bringing any measures before
the voters with regards to implementing new
transportation taxes until 2007. That legislation
included a bill to establish a group to examine and
make recommendations related to the governance of
transportation.
Representative Shabro reported that this is the first
year she has served on the Finance Committee.
Items of potential impact to the City of Auburn
included Streamlined Sales Tax (SST), annexations,
and agricultural and educational issues.
Representative Shabro spoke regarding the projected
budget deficit and the financial challenges it will
cause. Representative Shabro distributed a chart of
the Capital budget which includes categorical funding
sources and available grants.
Councilmember Singer inquired regarding the
possibility of receiving transportation funding for
maintenance of arterial streets.
Representative Shabro indicted that available
transportation funding is currently designated for
larger projects.
Mayor Lewis thanked Representative Shabro for her
update and the services she provides to the City of
Auburn and its citizens.
e) Fishing Derby
Mayor Lewis introduced Lions Club Immediate Past
Zone Chairman Bob Dorgan.
Mr. Dorgan reported on the second Annual Fishing
Derby for Special Needs Youth on behalf of the Lions
C3, District 19C, which was held at the Auburn Mill
Pond. Members and their families from nine different
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clubs joined together to bring this event to Auburn.
Mr. Dorgan thanked Mayor Lewis, Parks Maintenance
Manager Mike Miller, Auburn Sports and Marine, and
Green River Steelhead Trout Club for their
cooperation in organizing this event. The event was
attended by Representatives from the 30th and 31 st
districts, Senator Tracey Eide, and 66 youth
participants and their family members. Every child
received a special certificate award and a Polaroid
photograph. Mr. Dorgan shared some of the
photographs with the Council.
Mayor Lewis noted that Mill Pond was a former storm
water retention pond. The installation of aerators
created a viable habitat for fish life. Mill Pond is now
used for a variety of functions.
Director Faber reported that a fishing derby for all
youth in the Auburn area will be held on May 6, 2006
and a fishing derby for senior citizens in the Auburn
area is scheduled for May 13, 2006.
Councilmember Cerino pointed out that, at one time,
Mill Pond was a functioning mill.
2. Appointments
a) Airport Advisory Board
City Council to confirm the appointment of Matthew
Bauermeister to a three year term to expire
December 31, 2008.
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember
Wagner seconded to confirm the appointment of
Matthew Bauermeister to the Airport Advisory Board.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
b) Planning Commission
The appointment of Peter DiTuri to an unexpired term
on the Planning Commission for a term ending
December 31,2007.
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Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember
Wagner seconded to confirm the appointment of
Peter DiTuri to the Planning Commission.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
D. Agenda Modifications
In addition to the added request to confirm an appointment to the
Planning Commission above, the agenda was further modified by
adding a call for public hearing on the franchise application from
Puget Sound Energy under Item V.C of these minutes, and the
removal of Ordinance No. 6018.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
No hearing was scheduled for this evening.
B. Audience Participation
This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak
to the City Council on any issue. Those wishing to speak are
reminded to sign in on the form provided.
City Attorney Heid spoke regarding Resolution No. 4016 relating to
a ballot measure under Item VIII.B.2 of these minutes. Pursuant to
state law, the City Council is entitled to take a collective position on
ballot measures, but must do so in a process that provides an
opportunity for citizens to comment on the issue in connection with
Council action.
Julia Short. 12019 SE 316th Court. Auburn
Ms. Short indicated that she is involved in nursing education and
healthcare within the Auburn area and spoke in opposition to the
Valley Medical proposition.
Virqinia Hauqen. 2503 R Street SE. Auburn
Ms. Haugen commented regarding fence height and site distance
issues, and pedestrian safety. Ms. Haugen spoke in opposition to
allowing increased height of fences.
Kellv Haqqett. 929 23rd Place SE, Auburn
Ms. Haggett spoke in support of Ordinance No. 6019 regarding
prohibiting parking of commercial vehicles in residential zones.
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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 Resolution No. 4022. The Committee also discussed
Ordinance Nos. 5943, 6014, 6019, and 6020, and school district
impact fees. The Committee also updated the Municipal Services
matrix. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services
Committee is scheduled for May 11, 2006 at 5:00 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Norman reported that the Planning and Community
Development Committee met April 24, 2006 at 4:30 p.m. The
Committee held a public hearing on Application No. WSC04-0030.
The Committee also discussed and recommends approval of
Ordinance No. 6019 and Resolution No. 4017. The Committee
also received reports on the Wayfinding Committee
recommendations, the Community Grant matrix, and Interagency
Committee for Outdoor Recreation (lAC) grant, and discussed the
Downtown Urban Design Zone/Map changes, homeless
encampment code changes, and "A" Street Southeast corridor.
The next regular meeting of the Planning and Community
Development Committee is scheduled for May 8, 2006 at 5:00 p.m.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported that the Public Works Committee met on
April 24, 2006 at 3:30 p.m. The Committee discussed and
recommends approval of a call for public hearing on the request of
Puget Sound Energy for a franchise agreement for distribution and
sale of natural gas, Ordinance Nos. 6013 and 6018, and Resolution
Nos. 4018 and 4019. The Committee also discussed the lAC
grant, traffic impact fees, and Intelligent Transportation System
(ITS) Safety Study, and received an update on capital projects.
The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is
scheduled for May 8, 2006 at 3:30 p.m.
D. Finance
Vice Chair Norman reported that the Finance Committee met this
evening at 6:30. The Committee discussed and recommends
approval of claims and payroll vouchers, Ordinance No. 6003, and
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Resolution Nos. 4016 and 4020. The Committee also discussed
Resolution Nos. 4019 and 4022, and school district impact fees,
and received a quarterly investment report. The next regular
meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for May 11, 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 the Council held a closed record
hearing on April 25, 2006 on the Kersey III project. Councilmember
Singer also chaired the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC)
Operations Committee meeting and attended the PSRC Executive
Committee meeting. Councilmember Singer will be representing PSRC at
a trade mission to Melborne, Australia. She also had an interview with a
reporter from the Puget Sound Business Journal regarding the activities of
the Auburn Tourism Board. The Auburn Tourism Board will be reporting
to the City Council in June, 2006.
Councilmember Wagner represented the City of Auburn at the
groundbreaking ceremony the for new 'D' Street interchange in Tacoma,
and attended the Cities and Schools Forum, Lions Club auction, Auburn
Senior Center Volunteer Luncheon, and a joint meeting with City of
Bonney Lake City Council. He also participated in the Puyallup River
Watershed Council Biodiversity Tour for a preview of the BioBlitz Project.
Councilmember Wagner invited the public to participate in the upcoming
BioBlitz on June 2 and 3, 2006.
Councilmember Norman reported that she attended various economic
development meetings and the Auburn Symphony performance at the
Auburn Performing Arts Center.
Councilmember Cerino reported that he attended the Pierce County
Regional Council meeting at which they prioritized projects in Pierce
County in order to apply for funds from the PSRC.
Councilmember Thordarson reported that he attended the Buddhist
Temple Annual Beef Bowl and Chow Mein Luncheon. The event offered
an opportunity to experience the Japanese culture. Councilmember
Thordarson encouraged citizens to attend the event next year.
Councilmember Peloza reported that he attended a Solid Waste meeting
regarding thermal reclamation technology used in Germany.
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Councilmember Peloza also attended a Suburban Cities Association
Networking meeting at which Senator Patti Murray and King County
Executive Ron Sims spoke and shared a brochure distributed at the
meeting. He also attended a joint meeting with the City of Bonney Lake
City Council.
Mayor Lewis reported that he has attended 78 meetings since the last
Council meeting. Mayor Lewis reported on the red light photo
enforcement program, PhotoSafe. This program is revenue neutral to the
City and the main focus of the program is to promote safety in the
community. Fines charged for violations are applied towards supporting
the PhotoSafe program. Mayor Lewis reported that he attended a joint
meeting with the City of Bonney Lake City Council, visited the Junior
Achievement Enterprise Village, and met with pastors in the community.
Mayor Lewis also attended meetings with King County Executive Ron
Sims to discuss annexation issues, the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, and
Suburban Cities Association, and attended the Special Needs Fishing
Derby. Mayor Lewis reported on the passing of former Councilmember
Skip Kline and his involvement with 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 April 17, 2006 regular City Council
meeting.
2. Minutes of the March 28, 2006 Special City Council
meeting
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2. F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 351104 through 351495 in the
amount of $1 ,343,903.59 and dated May 1, 2006.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 515768 to 515907 in the amount of
$308,599.66 and electronic deposit transmissions in the
amount of $1,085,791.78 for a grand total of $1,394,391.44
for the pay period covering April 13, 2006 to May 3, 2006.
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c. Franchise Application
City Council to set the date of June 5, 2006 for a public hearing on
the request of Puget Sound Energy, Inc., for a franchise for the
transmission, distribution and sale of natural gas
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. 6003
F3.0
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, creating a new Chapter 3.02 of the Auburn City
Code and thereby establishing a biennial budget process
effective January 1, 2007
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember
Thordarson seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No.
6003.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
2. Ordinance No. 6013
A3.13.2
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Section 12.04.050 of the Auburn
City Code relating to the release of city-held easements by
the City Engineer
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember
Thordarson seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No.
6013.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
3. Ordinance No. 6019
01.8
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, creating new Sections 18.04.245 and
18.52.065 of the Auburn City Code relating to commercial
vehicles
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6019.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to amend Section 2 of the Ordinance creating a
new Section 18.52.065 by changing the existing paragraph
"B" to "C" and inserting a new paragraph "B" as follows:
"B. No person shall park more than one (1)
commercial vehicle on any property within the
Single Family Residential (RS) zoning district in
the City, and no person shall park more than
two (2) commercial vehicles on any property
within the Rural Residential (RR) zoning district
in the City."
Councilmember Wagner explained the proposed
amendment is recommended by the Municipal Services
Committee and provides for parking restrictions in rural
residential zones.
MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
MAIN MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
4. Ordinance No. 6021
03.10.1 CUP05-0004
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving a Conditional Use Permit to allow a
triplex within an R3 Duplex Residential zone at 4017 Auburn
Way South, Auburn, Washington
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6021.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
5. Ordinance No. 6022
03.8 REZ05-0005
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving a change of zoning for the Centioli
Family LLC from R-2 Single Family Residential and R-4
Multiple Family Residential to C-1 Light Commercial
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6022.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
6. Ordinance No. 6023
03.10.1 CUP06-0002
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, providing for a Conditional Use Permit to allow
for a drive through restaurant on property zoned Planned
Unit Development (PUD) District - Lakeland Hills South
Special Plan Area Zone, located at the westerly corner of
the Lakeland Town Center, within the City of Auburn
Washington
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6023.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 4015
A1.7
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Public Works Committee to
appoint the City of Auburn representatives to the King
County Metropolitan Water Pollution Abatement Advisory
Committee
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember
Thordarson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4015.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
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2. Resolution No. 4016
A1.3.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, expressing concern about the serious impacts
of the proposed annexation of territory in South King County
by King County Public Hospital District Number One,
Proposition No. 1 - Valley Medical Center Annexation
(annexing Maple Valley and Black Diamond areas and
providing for taxes for the calendar year 2006 of 59 cents
per $1,000 of assessed valuation - Resolution No. 830)
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember
Thordarson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4016.
Mayor Lewis invited members of the audience to speak
regarding Resolution No. 4016. No one from the audience
requested the opportunity to comment.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
3. Resolution No. 4017
A3.13.8 WSC04-0030
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
an Outside Utility Extension Agreement between the City of
Auburn and Karnail Singh for extension of water and sewer
services to property located at 12017 SE 304th Street
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4017.
In response to questions from Councilmember Wagner
regarding half street improvements, Community
Development Administrator David Osaki stated that the half
street improvement requirement cited is for SE 304th Street.
This is a private tract and the applicant is building a tract that
exceeds the City's standards.
Councilmember Wagner also inquired regarding the
discharge of the private storm water detention vault.
Director Dowdy indicated that the discharge follows the
natural drainage pattern.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
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4. Resolution No. 4018
A3.17
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
a Lease Agreement between the City and Clearwire LLC, for
the purpose of leasing property for communication
equipment
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember
Thordarson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4018.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
5. Resolution No. 4019
04.6.3 PR C516A
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute a Public
Works Trust Fund Loan Agreement between the City of
Auburn and the Public Works Board for Project No.
C516AS, Auburn Way South Sewer, Phase II
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember
Thordarson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4019.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
6. Resolution No. 4020
A3.16.3
A Resolution of the City Council of the city of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
an Agreement with Thompson Smitch Consulting Group, Inc
to assist the City to secure water rights from the Washington
State Department of Ecology for the purposes of meeting
the City's water needs
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember
Thordarson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4020.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
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7. Resolution No. 4022
F4.3
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending the City of Auburn Fee Schedule
relating to fire impact fees by land use
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4022.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
IX. MAYOR'S REPORT
A. Executive Session
At 8:54 p.m., Mayor Lewis recessed the meeting to executive
session for approximately thirty minutes for the purpose of
discussing pending litigation and property acquisition.
Mayor Lewis reconvened the meeting at 9:21 p.m.
X. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 9:21 p.m.
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APPROVED THE ~l DAY OF MAY 2006.
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Cathy Ric rdson, Deputy City Clerk
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