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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
June 5, 2006 7:30 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Flag Salute
Mayor Pro Tem Sue Singer called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
and led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
B. Roll Call
Mayor Pro Tem Singer and the following Councilmembers were
present: Rich Wagner, Gene Cerino, Nancy Backus, Bill Peloza,
Roger Thordarson, and Lynn Norman.
Staff members present included: City Attorney Daniel B. Heid, Risk
Manager Rob Roscoe, Parks, Arts, and Recreation Director Daryl
Faber, Chief of Public Safety Jim Kelly, Public Works Director
Dennis Dowdy, Information Services Director Lorrie Rempher,
Emergency Preparedness Manager Sarah Miller,
Communications/Community Relations Manager Duanna Richards,
Planning, Building, and Community Director Paul Krauss,
Intergovernmental Services Coordinator Carolyn Robertson,
Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Development Services
Coordinator Steven Pilcher, Community Development Administrator
David Osaki, and Deputy City Clerk Cathy Richardson.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a) Auburn Tourism Board
David Kwok, member of the Auburn Tourism Board,
reported on the Tourism Board's plans for the year
ahead
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Mayor Pro Tem Singer introduced David Kwok,
member of the Auburn Tourism Board and Manager
of the Comfort Inn.
On behalf of the Auburn Tourism Board (Board), Mr.
Kwok thanked Mayor Lewis and Councilmembers for
their support over the years. Mr. Kwok also thanked
Mayor Pro Tem and Board Chair Sue Singer and
Communications/Community Relations Manager
Duanna Richards for their assistance and guidance.
The Board was assisted by Richmond Public
Relations Inc. in developing press releases, methods
of advertisement, and weblinks to promote Auburn as
a destination city. Mr. Kwok displayed a Power Point
presentation of professional photographs depicting a
variety of leisure activities, attractions,
accommodations, and eateries in the City.
Mayor Pro Tem Singer noted the informal promotional
theme is "Heads in Beds" which is about getting
people into Auburn and utilizing available
accommodations. The Auburn Tourism Board is
solely financed by the hotel/motel tax. The Board is
comprised of individuals in the hotel/motel industry
and destination entertainment fields.
2. Appointments
a) Auburn Tourism Board
City Council to confirm the appointment of Nancy
Wyatt to the Auburn Tourism Board for a three year
term expiring December 31, 2008.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember
Cerino seconded to confirm the appointment of
Nancy Wyatt to the Auburn Tourism Board.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
D. Agenda Modifications
Agenda modifications included the removal of Contract
Administration Item V.C.3, Public Works Project Number C513A,
Terminal Park Neighborhood Improvements Phase 1.
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II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1. Franchise Application
04.2.1, A3.14
City Council to conduct a public hearing on an application
from Puget Sound Energy, Inc., (PSE), for a non-exclusive
franchise to set, erect, lay, construct, extend, support,
attach, connect, maintain, repair, replace, enlarge, operate
and use facilities in, upon, under, along, across and through
the franchise area within the city of Auburn to provide for the
transmission, distribution and sale of natural gas. The
purpose of the public hearing is to determine public benefit
and impact, applicant compliance, public right-of-way
capacity to accommodate the utility, potential disruption of
public right-of way, and present and future use of the public
rig ht -of-way.
Mayor Pro Tem Singer opened the public hearing.
Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy stated that a current
franchise agreement allows Puget Sound Energy (PSE) to
provide natural gas services to all customers within the city
of Auburn and to utilize the public right-of-way to locate,
construct, and operate its distribution system. Negotiations
over the last six months have resulted in a much more
developed and definitive franchise agreement. During the
twenty-five year term of the current franchise, PSE has
demonstrated timely responsiveness to concerns and has
proven itself as service oriented to its customers. The
proposed franchise agreement has a ten year term with an
option for the City to extend the term for an additional five
years if so requested.
In response to questions from Councilmember Norman,
Director Dowdy stated that most franchises are now
negotiated for shorter terms of five or ten years due to
regulation changes that might occur in the future and also
allows the City to monitor franchisee utilization of the public
right-of-way. The energy industry is generally very stable so
the proposed franchise has a ten year term with an option
for the City to extend the agreement an additional five year
period.
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At the request of Councilmember Peloza, Director Dowdy
stated that notable changes to the proposed PSE Franchise
Agreement include more comprehensive requirements for
insurance indemnification, protection from third party claims
for the City, and specific language regarding trenching
requirements.
Gary Nomensen. 3130 South 38th Street. Tacoma
PSE Community Relations Manager Gary Nomensen was
accompanied by PSE Municipal Liaison Manager Doug
Corbin. Mr. Nomensen stated that PSE supports the
proposed franchise agreement. PSE has provided natural
gas service to the City of Auburn since 1955. If approved,
this will be the third franchise agreement between PSE and
Auburn. Mr. Nomensen shared the following historical
information about PSE:
o 1956 - Natural gas pipeline arrives in the Pacific
Northwest
o 1970 - PSE (formerly Washington Natural Gas) had
approximately 193,000 customers
o 2006 - PSE now services 677,000 customers
o Natural gas load has grown 17% since 2001, which
equates to more than 100,000 customers being
added
o 1970 - 4,800 miles of natural gas
o 2006 - 11,000 miles of natural gas supply and
distribution service covering approximately 2,000
square miles in six counties
o PSE has added approximately $100,000,000 in gas
infrastructure since 1999, including projects for new
customers and replacing and repairing aging pipeline
o Washington Natural Gas was one of the first utilities
in the country to build an underground storage project
in Jackson Prairie
o Between Jackson Prairie and a new underground
storage project recently added, PSE can supply
natural gas for all of the cold weather needs for their
customers for up to one month
o PSE serves 11,000 in the City of Auburn providing
utility tax revenue in the amount of 758,000
o PSE facilities in the City of Auburn provide $425,000
in property tax revenue
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Mr. Nomensen stated that PSE has been involved in the
community since 1970 as acting members of the Auburn
Chamber of Commerce, a founding funder of the Leadership
Institute, and participates with countless non-profit and
community organizations. On behalf of PSE, Mr. Nomensen
expressed appreciation for being allowed to serve the
Auburn community.
No one else requested to speak
Mayor Pro Tem Singer closed the public hearing.
B. Closed Record Hearing
THE CLOSED RECORD HEARING WAS RESCHEDULED TO
JUNE 19,2006.
1. Application No. V AR06-0002
A3.23.1
City Council to consider an appeal filed by Viktor Chekota on
the Hearing Examiner's decision to deny Viktor Chekota's
application for variance to allow an existing overheight fence
at 1540 23rd Street SE
C. 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.
Jim Chambers. 5410 Olive Avenue SE. Auburn
Mr. Chambers expressed concerns regarding street repairs and
detours within the city, especially regarding vehicles trying to reach
State Route 167 from Ellingson Road, which is maintained by the
City of Algona. Mr. Chambers inquired regarding a possible
partnership between the cities of Auburn and Algona for
maintenance of Ellingson Road.
Director Dowdy stated that he believes the City of Algona recently
secured sufficient grant funds to restore Ellingson Road to its
original condition over the course of the summer.
D. Correspondence
No correspondence was received.
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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 Resolution Nos. 4040, 4041, and 4042. The
Committee also discussed Ordinance No. 5906 related to
abandoned shopping carts, Resolution No. 4038, regarding the
Regional Fire Protection Service Authority (RFPSA), garage and
commuter parking at Auburn Transit Station, Valley Cities Interlocal
Agreement, and the Municipal Services Committee matrix update.
The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is
scheduled for June 19,2006 at 5:00 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Norman reported that the Planning and Community
Development Committee met May 22, 2006 at 5:30 p.m. The
Committee discussed and recommends approval of Resolution
Nos. 4030, 4031, 4035, and 4036, and Ordinance No. 6031. The
Committee also discussed shoreline inventory, the Environmental
Park District, transit oriented development, "A" Street SE land use
and the public meeting status, and the Washington heritage grant
for Mary Olson Farm. Chair Norman noted that, through the
Planning and Community Development Committee, approximately
$108,000 in grant funds have been received by the City and
applications for an additional $1.5 million in grant funds have been
applied for. Chair Norman commended staff for their efforts related
to obtaining and applying for the grants (OPM - Other People's
Money). The next regular meeting of the Planning and Community
Development Committee is scheduled for June 12, 2006 at 5:00
p.m.
C. Public Works
Vice Chair Thordarson reported that the Public Works Committee
met May 22, 2006 at 3:30 p.m. The Committee discussed and
recommends approval of contract administration items. The
Committee also approved a street delay agreement and right-of-
way use permit, and discussed Ordinance No. 6031, and
Resolution Nos. 4030, 4031, 4033, 4037, and 4039. The
Committee also discussed King County's "Transit Now" proposal,
and received a status reports on the Lea Hill lighting project and
Time Oil clean-up timeline. The next regular meeting of the Public
Works Committee is scheduled for June 12,2006 at 5:00 p.m.
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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. 4038, 4040, 4041, and 4042, and
received reports on transit oriented development and Department
of Justice/Cops More interlocal agreement. The next regular
meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for June 19, 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 Peloza reported that he attended the National League of
Cities Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Steering Committee
meeting in Cambridge, Massachusetts at which they discussed energy,
water and federal land sales issues. He also visited the Massachusetts
Institute of Technology which has developed many campus initiatives
such as using their graduate thesis projects to identify and reduce campus
green house gas emissions. Councilmember Peloza reviewed aspects of
the project. He also visited the biomedical research environmental
company, Genzyme Corp. who has a green office building of which 75%
was built from recycled materials and 90% of the construction waste was
recycled, and the circa 1800 renovated building of Cambridge City Hall
Annex. Councilmember Peloza reported on the St. Charles River
Watershed Association and also visited a Harvard University renovated
circa 1888 electric light building. Renovations included conversion of a
paved parking lot into an impervious green space, installation of geo-
thermal ground-source heat pumps and other water-saving appliances
saving 40,000 gallons of water per year. The City of Cleveland passed an
anti-idling of vehicles legislation which has saved $700,000 in fuel and
other related costs.
Councilmember Thordarson reported that he attended a Chamber Winds
Concert at Mountain View High School. Councilmember Thordarson
encouraged citizens to attend some of the excellent programs put on by
this organization. Councilmember Thordarson also announced the birth of
his grandson, which is his fourth grandchild.
Councilmember Cerino announced that he and his wife recently
celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
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Councilmember Backus reported that she attended Auburn's Cancer
Relay for Life and thanked Connie Henke for her years of service in
organizing this event. Councilmember Backus also served as an auditor
to the Washington Outstanding Teen Program at the Performing Arts
Center, at which Auburn's Junior Idol, thirteen year-old Stephanie Range,
was presented the Washington Outstanding Teen Award.
Councilmember Backus noted that Miss Range will compete for the
national title in Orlando, Florida in August.
Mayor Pro Tem Singer reported that she has been attending meetings
with the Auburn Tourism Board and also spoke in Kent at the Evolve or
Die Conference where attendees were studying Public Access TV. Mayor
Pro Tem Singer also reported that she recently traveled to Australia to
attend a Study and Trade Mission with the City of Melbourne. Her trip
was funded by the Puget Sound Regional Council.
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 May 11, 2006 regular City Council
meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2, F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 351933 through 352627 in the
amount of $2,601,328.47 and dated June 5, 2006.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 516050 to 516204 in the amount of
$311,312.83 and electronic deposit transmissions in the
amount of $1,068,380.14 for a grand total of $1,379,692.97
for the pay period covering May 9, 2006 to May 31,2006.
C. Contract Administration
1. Public Works Consultant Agreement Number AG-C-256
A3.16.9
City Council grant permission to enter into Consultant
Agreement No. AG-C-256 with Abeyta & Associates for on-
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call right-of-way negotiation and relocation services for the
remainder of 2006.
2. Public Works Project Number C505A
04.9.1 PR C505A
City Council approve Final Pay Estimate No. 4 to Contract
05-09 with Gary Merlino Construction Inc., and accept
construction of Project No. C505A, 2005 Pavement
Preservation Auburn-Black Diamond Road.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
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. 6018
04.2.1, A3.14
An Ordinance granting Puget Sound Energy, Inc., a
Washington Corporation, its successors and assigns, the
right, privilege, authority and franchise to set, erect, lay,
construct, extend, support, attach, connect, maintain, repair,
replace, enlarge, operate and use facilities in, upon, under,
along, across and through the franchise area to provide for
the transmission, distribution and sale of natural gas
Councilmember Thordarson moved and Councilmember
Peloza seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No.
6018.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
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2. Ordinance No. 6031
03.4.2.1.2
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Sections 18.04.570, 18.45.040 and
18.48.020 of the Auburn City Code, relating to allowable
fence heights
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6031.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 4030
05.1.2
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing application for funding assistance
for a Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (WWRP)
Project (Auburn Environmental Wetland Mitigation Bank) to
the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation (lAC) AS
provided in Chapter 79A.15 RCW, for restoration of habitat
conservation and outdoor recreation lands and facilities
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4030.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Resolution No. 4031
A1.3
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the acceptance of grant funds from
the United States Department of Interior, Fish and Wildlife
Service, in the amount of Ninety Five Thousand Two
Hundred Twenty Three Dollars ($95,223) to improve stream
flow and fish passage in Mill Creek at 15th Street NW and
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an
agreement with King County
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4031.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
. 3. Resolution No. 4033
03.9 V-02-05
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, receiving a petition for vacation and setting a
public hearing to consider the vacation of a portion of D
Street SE lying between 23rd Street SE and 25th Street SE
and between Parcels 1921059104 and 1921059103 within
the City of Auburn, Washington
Councilmember Thordarson moved and Councilmember
Peloza seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4033.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
4. Resolution No. 4035
A1.3
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, accepting the appropriation and expenditure of
Thirteen Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($13,000.) in grant
funds from the Cultural Development Authority of King
County "4Culture" and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute the Agreement with "4Culture" on behalf of the
City and the City of Auburn Arts Commission
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4035.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
5. Resolution No. 4036
05.2.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, requesting permission to apply for funds in the
amount of Three Hundred Thousand and no/100 Dollars
($300,000) in grant funds from the State of Washington
Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation (lAC) for the
refurbishing and installation of synthetic materials on the
soccer fields at Game Farm Park
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4036.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
6. Resolution No. 4037
A3.17
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
a sublease agreement between the City, New Cingular
Wireless PCS, LLC and Clearwire LLC for the purpose of
subleasing property for communication equipment
Councilmember Thordarson moved and Councilmember
Peloza seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4037.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
7. Resolution No. 4039
04.11
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 the
Washington State Department of Ecology for cost
reimbursements relating to the City's water rights application
Councilmember Thordarson moved and Councilmember
Peloza seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4039.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
8. Resolution No. 4040
01.8
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the acceptance of a grant from King
County Office of Emergency Management in the amount of
Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) to provide community
emergency response training, and authorizing the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute the necessary agreements to
accept said funds
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4040.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
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9. Resolution No. 4041
01.8
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the acceptance of a grant form the
King County Office of Emergency Management in the
amount of Five Thousand Six Hundred Sixty-one Dollars
($5,661.00) to provide community emergency response
training to vulnerable populations, and authorizing the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute the necessary agreement to
accept said funds
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4041.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
10. Resolution No. 4042
01.8
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the acceptance of a grant from the
Washington Service Corps to provide a full-time volunteer to
the City of Auburn and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute the necessary agreements to accept said
volunteer
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4042.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
IX. MAYOR'S REPORT
A. Executive Session
There was no executive session.
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X. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
APPROVED THE /q ~ DAY OF JUNE 2006.
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