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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 19, 2006 7:30 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Flag Salute
Mayor Lewis called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and led those
in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
B. Roll Call
Mayor Lewis and the following Councilmembers were present:
Rich Wagner, Sue Singer, Gene Cerino, Nancy Backus, Bill
Peloza, Roger Thordarson, and Lynn Norman.
Staff members present included: Parks, Arts and Recreation
Director Daryl Faber; Planning, Building and Community Director
Paul Krauss; Information Services Director Lorrie Rempher; Chief
of Public Safety Jim Kelly, City Attorney Daniel B. Heid; Human
Resources and Risk Management Director Brenda Heineman;
Finance Director Shelley Coleman; Public Works Director Dennis
Dowdy; Assistant Fire Marshal Jeff Stottlemyre, Interim Deputy Fire
Chief Mike Gerber; Intergovernmental Services Coordinator
Carolyn Robertson; Building Division Manager Jim Tinner; and City
Clerk Danielle Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a) Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
Mayor Lewis presented Finance Director Shelley
Coleman with the GFOA's Distinguished Budget
Presentation Award for the fiscal year beginning
January 1, 2006. Mayor Lewis congratulated Director
Coleman and her staff on receipt of the distinguished
award.
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b) Director Shelley Coleman - Years of Service
Award
Mayor Lewis awarded Director Coleman with a
service pin commemorating her ten years of service
with the City of Auburn.
c) Recognition of Arnie Galli
Mayor Lewis and Parks, Arts and Recreation Director
Faber congratulated Cemetery Coordinator Arnie
Galli on the occasion of his retirement. Arnie Galli
began his career with the City of Auburn as the
Cemetery Coordinator in September 1984. Prior to
beginning his career with the City, he served three
years on the Cemetery Board. In the 1980's Arnie
oversaw the development of Section 6, which
includes the veterans section. In the early 1990's,
Arnie supervised the development of Section 7,
where the Centennial Urn Garden, Memory Meadow
and Children's Place were created. In the late 1990's
construction began on Section 9, which includes the
second wing of the Centennial Columbarium. In
2005, construction began on ForestWalk, a natural
woodsy area for cremation, which was opened earlier
this year. The Chapel of Memories has been a
passion for Arnie these past years; the project is in its
permit phase and is scheduled to be completed in
2007. Mountain View Cemetery hosts approximately
300 burials a year. Arnie has been of service to
approximately 6,000 families, personally attending
nearly every single service. Mayor Lewis thanked
Arnie Galli for his leadership in helping develop
Mountain View Cemetery as the finest municipal
cemetery in the state of Washington. Mayor Lewis
and Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Faber
thanked Arnie for his service to the City. Mayor Lewis
presented Arnie with a clock commemorating his
service and his retirement from the City. Arnie Galli
thanked Mayor Lewis and Council with the
opportunity to work with so many wonderful people
over the years.
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2. Appointments
a) Auburn Tourism Board
City Council to confirm the appointment of Leslie
Allison Koch to the Auburn Tourism Board for a three-
year term expiring December 31, 2008.
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember
Wagner seconded to confirm the appointment of
Leslie Allison Koch to the Auburn Tourism Board.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
b) Business Improvement Area (BIA) Committee of
Ratepayers
City Council to confirm the appointment of the
following to the BIA Committee of Ratepayers for a
three-year term expiring December 31,2008:
John Torres
John Rottle
Kelly Gordon
Candy Cutler
Frank Yi
Lorri Thompson
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember
Wagner seconded to confirm the appointment of John
Torres, John Rottle, Kelly Gordon, Candy Cutler,
Frank Vi, and Lorri Thompson to the BIA Committee
of Ratepayers.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
City Council to confirm the re-appointment of the
following to the BIA Committee of Ratepayers for a
three-year term expiring December 31, 2008:
Jan Cavanaugh
David Comstock
Phyllis Heppenstal
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Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember
Wagner seconded to confirm the re-appointment of
Jan Cavanaugh, David Comstock, and Phyllis
Heppenstal to the BIA Committee of Ratepayers.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
c) Sister Cities Advisory Committee
City Council to confirm the appointment of the
following to the Sister Cities Advisory Committee for a
three year term expiring December 31, 2008:
Beth Anne Wroe
Linda Elliott
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember
Wagner seconded to confirm the appointment of Beth
Anne Wroe and Linda Elliott to the Sister Cities
Advisory Committee.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
D. Agenda Modifications
Resolution No. 4047, relating to a professional services agreement
with Rice Fergus Miller Architecture and Planning was added to the
agenda under Item VIII.B.6 of these minutes.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
No public hearing was held.
B. Closed Record Hearing
At the request of the appellant, the closed record hearing was
rescheduled to August 7, 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
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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.
Laird Chambers, 1003 8th Street SE, Auburn
Mr. Chambers spoke regarding parking restrictions in the Sounder
transit center parking garage. He expressed concern with the
anticipated restriction of approximately 155 parking stalls that will
not be available for commuter parking. He estimated the parking
restrictions would result in approximately 100 commuter vehicles
parked on the neighborhood streets and in the downtown area. Mr.
Chambers indicated that he understood that Sound Transit would
also be enforcing their rule that no van pool or ride share vehicles
would be allowed in the garage. Mr. Chambers requested the City
give adequate advance notice of the parking restrictions and their
enforcement.
Mayor Lewis commented that the first floor of the transit parking
garage is reserved for van pools. Mayor Lewis also stated that
Sound Transit has agreed to provide notice to the commuters
regarding the parking restrictions. Planning, Building and
Community Director Krauss remarked that Sound Transit is
extremely popular and the demand for parking at the garage is very
high. He went on to explain that when the parking garage was
constructed, the City purchased 180 parking spaces in the garage
with the intent that the spaces would be used for tenants for the
first floor retail spaces and the remainder would be used to support
downtown development. The Truitt Building subsequently acquired
rights to some of the parking spaces. Director Krauss also advised
that because of the popularity of Sound Transit and the high
demand for commuter parking, all the garage spaces are being
used by commuters leaving the retail tenants with no place to park.
It is expected that parking enforcement will start sometime in July
with warnings issued for the first couple weeks of enforcement. He
estimated that approximately 60 to 80 spaces would be regulated.
Joshua Smith, 315 I St SE, Auburn
Mr. Smith commented that he attended the King County Council
meeting this afternoon where the County Council approved all mail
balloting. Mr. Smith also advised the Council of an increase in
graffiti in the city and commented on the City's new red light photo
safe program.
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Mayor Lewis agreed that there has been an increase in the graffiti
in the Puget Sound region. The City of Auburn relies on its citizens
and code enforcement to report graffiti. The property owner is
responsible for removing the graffiti within fourteen days of notice.
Mayor Lewis reported that the City's new red light photo safe
program has been highly publicized through local newspapers,
mass mailings, and the web. Two intersections are now
operational. Since installation, over 1,000 red light photo citations
have been issued. Warnings will be issued through the end of
June, and the system will go live July 1 st.
D. 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 reviewed and recommended
approval of several resolutions that appear on this evening's
agenda. The Committee discussed the 2006 budget amendment,
the Auburn Photo Safe Program, the golf course clubhouse project,
national preparedness and nuclear attacks, and the City's jail
study. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services
Committee is scheduled for July 3, 2006 at 5:00 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Norman reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met June 12, 2006. The Committee recommended
adoption of Resolution No. 4043, an amendment to the King
County Countywide planning policies. The Committee discussed
the downtown urban center and design guidelines and land uses in
the vicinity of West Auburn High School. The next regular meeting
of the Planning and Community Development Committee is
scheduled for June 26, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will include
a joint meeting with the Auburn Planning Commission.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met June 12,
2006. The Committee reviewed and recommended approval of
several contract administration items that appear on this evening's
agenda. The Committee discussed Save Our Streets (SOS)
programs, transportation grant status, a proposed increase in
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sewer rates, the King County sewer contract, flood plain mapping,
and petroleum price impacts on projects and the shortage of
bidders for City contracts. The next regular meeting of the Public
Works Committee is scheduled for June 26, 2006 at 3:30 p.m.
D. Finance
Chair Backus reported the Finance Committee met this evening at
6:30. The Committee reviewed and recommended approval of
consent items consisting of claims and payroll vouchers. The
Committee also recommended approval of Resolution No. 4044
regarding an Agreement for Professional Services with Harris and
Associates and Resolution No. 4045 authorizing an interlocal
agreement for acceptance of a US Department of Justice/COPS
More Grant. The Committee discussed Ordinance No. 6032, utility
rebates, activities of the Greater Auburn Area Chamber of
Commerce, and Resolution No. 4047. The next regular meeting of
the Finance Committee is scheduled for July 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.
Mayor Pro Tem Singer reported on a recent fund raising event held at
Emerald Downs for Strategies for Youth attended by Governor Gregoire
and Lieutenant Governor Brad Owen.
Councilmember Wagner reported on a meeting of the Regional Access
Mobility Partnership where the Governor's new advisor on transportation,
Jennifer Ziegler, was introduced. He also reported on the East Main
Street neighborhood meeting held June 13th where discussion centered
on traffic issues. On June 15th, Councilmember Wagner attended the
SR164 Working Group meeting during which the committee narrowed the
164 bypass to two options.
Councilmember Backus reported that she attended the Fire Relief and
Pension Board meeting on June 13th. On June 15th, Councilmember
Backus participated in the Miss Auburn send-off. Councilmember Backus
encouraged participation in the Auburn Idol contest; registration forms are
available on the City's website.
Councilmember Cerino reported he attended the June 8th Puget Sound
Regional Council Transportation Committee meeting on behalf of Pierce
County cities. The Committee discussed replacement of the Alaskan Way
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viaduct and HOT lanes. Councilmember Cerino also attended the East
Main Street neighborhood meeting on June 13th.
Councilmember Peloza reported on his attendance at the monthly
meeting of the Water Pollution Abatement Advisory Committee. The main
topic of the meeting was the King County Wastewater Treatment
Division's efforts to extend their bonding loans from 25 to 35 years. If the
bonding loans can be extended, the sewer and capacity rates will remain
stable. Councilmember Peloza also reported on his attendance at the
Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) 9 meeting where the main topic
was the extension of the WRIA 9 interlocal agreement. Councilmember
Peloza also attended the monthly Solid Waste Management Advisory
Committee meeting where revisions of the Comprehensive Plan for solid
waste based on the Cedar Hills landfill closing in 2015 and alternatives for
solid waste disposal were discussed. He also attended the Regional
Water Quality Committee meeting where members discussed the
increased costs associated with the Brightwater Wastewater Treatment
Plant. Councilmember Peloza extended is congratulations to Auburn
Pioneer Queen Mae Yamada.
Mayor Lewis reported on the crowning of Auburn Pioneer Queen Mae
Yamada. Ms. Yamada is 87 years old and have lived in Auburn her entire
life. Mayor Lewis thanked Mayor Pro Tem Singer for chairing the June
19th Council meeting.
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 June 5, 2006 regular City Council
meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2, F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 352628 through 353078 in the
amount of $2,391,303.48 and dated June 19, 2006.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 516205 to 516393 in the amount of
$750,221.95 and electronic deposit transmissions in the
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amount of $1,090,719.97 for a grand total of $1,840,941.92
for the pay period covering June 1, 2006 to June 14, 2006.
C. Contract Administration
1. Public Works Project Number C525A
04.11.1 C525A
City Council grant permission to advertise for bids for Project
No. C525A, 2006 SOS Waterline Improvement Project.
2. Public Works Project Number CP0631
04.9.1 CP0631
City Council grant permission to advertise for bids for Project
No. CP0631, 2006 Citywide Pavement Patching, Local
Streets.
3. Public Works Project Number CP0632
04.9.1 CP0632
City Council grant permission to advertise for bids for Project
No. CP0632, 2006 Citywide Asphalt Overlays, Local Streets.
4. Public Works Project Number C519A
04.11.1 C519A
City Council approve Final Pay Estimate NO.3 in the amount
of $8,768.00 to Small Works Contract 05-27 with Hokkaido
Drilling and accept construction of Project No. C519A, Well
2 Repacking
5. Public Works Project Number C513A
04.12.1 C513A
City Council award Contract 05-24, Project Number C513A,
Terminal Park Neighborhood Improvements Phase 1 to
Interwest Construction & Development, Inc. and waive the
bid irregularities on their low bid of $390,499.63 plus
Washington State sales tax of$1 0,716.96 for a total contract
price of $401,216.59.
6. Consultant Agreement No. AG-C-231
A3.16.9, 04.6.3 C9056
City Council authorize the Mayor to amend consultant
contract AG-C-231 authorizing Parametrix to perform survey
work associated with the construction of the Auburn Way
South Sewer Replacement Project Phase 2.
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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 for City Council consideration.
VIII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
There was no ordinance for Council consideration.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 4038
02.7
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor to work with the cities of
Algona and Pacific to establish a planning committee for a
Regional Fire Protection Service Authority
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4038.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Resolution No. 4043
03.4.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, ratifying amendments to the King County
Countywide Planning Policies
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember
Backus seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4043.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Resolution No. 4044
A3.16.3,04.4.6
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A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute an
Agreement for Professional Services with Harris &
Associates, Inc. for the purpose of project and construction
management
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember
Norman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4044.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
4. Resolution No. 4045
F5.2.10, A5.3.37
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving and authorizing the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute an Interlocal Agreement among the Green
River, White River and Puyallup River Valley Cities for
cooperation in acceptance and use of a U.S. Department of
Justice/COPS More Grant
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember
Norman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4045.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
5. Resolution No. 4047
A3.16.4, A3.16.5, 02.5
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute an
Agreement for Professional Services with Rice Fergus Miller
Architecture and Planning, L.L.P. for the purpose of
completing fire station planning
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4047.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
IX. MAYOR'S REPORT
A. Executive Session
Mayor Lewis recessed the meeting at 8:20 p.m. for a brief
intermission and then recessed to executive session at 8:25 p.m.
for approximately one hour in order to discuss several issues'
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related to real property acquisitions and pending and potential
litigation.
At 9:30 p.m. Mayor Lewis extended the executive session an
additional thirty minutes, and at 10:00 p.m. Mayor Lewis extended
the executive session an additional thirty minutes.
Mayor Lewis reconvened the meeting at 10:29 p.m.
City Attorney Heid read the following resolution titles:
Resolution No. 4046
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
establishing for an initial six months a moratorium on the filing of
applications for licenses, permits and approvals for industrial land
uses in certain areas of the City of Auburn along the A Street SE
corridor, and setting a pubic hearing for the 1 ih day of July, 2006
to consider the moratorium on the filing of applications for certain
licenses, permits, and approvals for industrial land uses in said
area
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4046 with following
amendments: the moratorium area shall extend to the C3 uses
fronting on A Street SE and 6th Street SE south of Highway 18, and
staff shall add the appropriate text and maps to identify the C3
properties.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
Resolution No. 4049
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
approving the City of Auburn Vision 2016
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4049 with the map amended to
include the legend and trails.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
Resolution No. 4050
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement
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between the City of Auburn and Bruce D. Alverson and Jill V.
Alverson
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4050.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
Resolution No. 4051
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 Auburn Financial Services
Corporation
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4051.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
X. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 10:32 p.m.
VED THE ..::.0- DAY OF JULY 2006.
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Da . lie Daskam, City Clerk
Peter B. Lewis, Mayor
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Internet: http://www.auburnwa.gov
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