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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
July 17, 2006 7:30 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Flag Salute
Mayor Peter B. Lewis called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and
led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
B. Roll Call
Mayor Lewis and the following Councilmembers were present: Rich
Wagner, Sue Singer, Gene Cerino, Nancy Backus, Bill Peloza,
Roger Thordarson, and Lynn Norman.
Staff members present included: Information Services Director
Lorrie Rempher; City Attorney Daniel B. Heid; Planning, Building
and Community Director Paul Krauss; Finance Director Shelley
Coleman; Public Safety Chief Jim Kelly; Parks, Arts and Recreation
Director Daryl Faber; Human Resources and Risk Management
Director Brenda Heineman; Community Development Administrator
David Osaki; Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy; Economic
Development Planner AI Hicks; Senior Planner Jeff Dixon; and City
Clerk Danielle Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
There was no announcement.
2. Appointments
a) Urban Tree Board
City Council to confirm the appointment of Judith
Whiteley to the Urban Tree Board for a three year
term expiring December 31, 2008.
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Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember
Wagner seconded to confirm Ms. Whiteley's
appointment to the Urban Tree Board.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
D. Agenda Modifications
Correspondence regarding the A Street SE Corridor moratorium
was transmitted under Item 11.A.1 of these minutes, Resolution No.
4059 was removed from the agenda, and a revised Ordinance
6035 was distributed prior to the meeting.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1. Moratorium - A Street SE Corridor
03.4.2.1.2
Resolution No. 4046, adopted June 19, 2006,
established an initial six-month moratorium on the filing
of any applications for licenses, permits and/or approvals
for commercial and industrial land uses in certain areas
of the City of Auburn zoned C3 (Heavy Commercial), M1
(light Industrial) and M2 (Heavy Industrial) along or near
the east side of A Street SE corridor, including 6th Street
SE. RCW 35A.63.220 requires the Council to conduct a
public hearing on this moratorium within sixty days from
the effective date of the moratorium.
Planning, Building and Community Director Paul Krauss
presented the staff report. He explained that A Street SE is
one of the strategy areas identified in the Economic
Development Strategies document adopted by Council
earlier this year and included in the Council's 2016 Vision.
The area along A Street SE includes a mix of manufacturing,
commercial, and residential uses in a somewhat haphazard
arrangement in several areas. The City currently has nearly
20,000 residents living in the south end of the City who
commute through the area. The City Council has directed
staff to bring forward Comprehensive Plan amendments that
would restrict future manufacturing uses and expand
commercial opportunities in the area. A neighborhood
meeting was recently held at Terminal Park Elementary to
initiate discussion of the proposed Comprehensive Plan
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amendments with the residents and property owners. Public
hearings will be held later this year on the proposed
Comprehensive Plan amendments.
Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing at 7:35 p.m.
Mark Schack, 33242 139th Terrace SE, Auburn
Mr. Schack identified himself as the Chief Operating Officer
of Oldcastle Precast Inc. (Utility Vault) located at 2808 A
Street SE. Oldcastle Precast manufactures concrete
products for the utility and environmental industries. The
headquarters office in Auburn is the flagship plant (Utility
Vault) and operates in a 130,000 square foot building on 41
acres located on A Street SE. Mr. Schack reported that in
2004 the company was nationally recognized for its health
and safety records. The company has been in Auburn for
40 years and employs 160 people with an annual payroll of
$12 million. The company's property is currently zoned M2.
Mr. Schack expressed opposition to any change to the
Oldcastle Precast property zoning and expressed opposition
to the moratorium. He urged the Council to remove the
moratorium and allow due process to take place.
J.B. Rupert, 18014 SE 372nd, Auburn
Mr. Rupert is a consulting engineer in the local area and has
worked on several projects in the A Street SE corridor. Mr.
Rupert questioned the validity of the moratorium and the
proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments. He suggested
that the moratorium amounts to reverse economic
development.
Tony Miltenberger, 15310 SE 38th Place, Bellevue
Mr. Miltenberger reported that about a year ago he
purchased property on A Street SE on the southeast corner
of A Street SE and Ellingson Road. On the site is a 12,000
square foot building and south of the building is 3.6 acres of
vacant land. Mr. Miltenberger stated that he is waiting to
pick up a remodel permit for the existing building. The
building will be divided into 1,300 square foot bays for
commercial purposes. He spoke regarding potential projects
for his property and requested the Council exempt their
property from the moratorium. Mr. Miltenberger also
reported that he did not receive notification of the
moratorium.
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Bill Moffett, 1911 SW Campus Drive, Federal Way
Mr. Moffett spoke on behalf of Norstar Industries located at
2201 A Street SE. Approximately one and one-half years
ago, Norstar Industries purchase property adjacent to their
existing building on A Street SE and 23rd Street. The
property was rezoned to accommodate expansion of their
facilities. Mr. Moffett expressed opposition to the
moratorium and any potential zoning changes. He
expressed support for realignment of the commercial
properties on A Street SE.
Rod Giffels, 9602 4ih Street West, University Place
Mr. Giffels is a commercial broker with GV Kidder Matthews
and represents Tony Miltenburger and his project on A
Street SE. Mr. Giffels spoke regarding the moratorium's
impact on Mr. Miltenberger's proposed commercial
development and expressed opposition to the moratorium.
He urged the Council to exempt Mr. Miltenberger's property
from the moratorium.
Jack Danner, 1224 5ih Street SE, Auburn
Mr. Danner spoke on behalf of Danner Corporation located
on A Street SE. He spoke against the moratorium and
suggested the City encourage commercial development in
the area.
Robert Pries, 1447 Tacoma Point Drive East, Lake Tapps
Mr. Pries stated he owns a couple small businesses in
Auburn and recently purchased property on A Street SE. He
recently learned of the moratorium. He questioned the use
of the moratorium as he believes the moratorium hinders
economic development.
There being no further public comment, Mayor Lewis closed
the public hearing.
Councilmember Singer moved to direct staff to prepare a
modification to the moratorium to exempt C3 properties from
the moratorium. Councilmember Backus seconded.
MOTION PASSED. 7-0.
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Mayor Lewis explained that a resolution which would
implement the Council's motion to exempt C3 properties
from the moratorium will be presented to the Council at their
August 7, 2006 meeting for consideration.
Councilmember Wagner moved to repeal the moratorium.
Councilmember Peloza seconded the motion.
MOTION FAILED. 2-5. Councilmembers Singer, Cerino,
Backus, Thordarson, and Norman voted no.
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.
There was no audience participation.
C. Correspondence
No correspondence was received for City Council review.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A3.7.6
A. Municipal Services
Chair Cerino reported the Municipal Services Committee met this
evening at 5:00. The Committee amended its meeting minutes and
recommended approval of Ordinance No. 6035 with revisions. The
Committee also reviewed Resolution Nos. 4057, 4058 and 4059.
The Committee discussed a bond sale to fund the golf course
clubhouse, City street naming and addressing, fire accreditation,
and a fire uniform vendor contract. The next regular meeting of the
Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for August 7, 2006 at
5:00 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Norman reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met July 10, 2006. The Committee denied a 10%
annexation petition for property located on Lea Hill at the corner of
116th and 316th Street. The Council also reviewed and
recommended approval of Resolution No. 4054 relating to Phase 2
of the Fenster property levee work and Ordinance No. 6033
regarding amendments to the zoning code relating to industrial
zones. The Committee also discussed the process for addressing
and street naming and the proposed 2006 Comprehensive Plan
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amendments. The next meeting of the Planning and Community
Development Committee is scheduled for July 24, 2006 at 5:00
p.m.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met July 10,
2006. The Committee approved several contract administration
items that appear on the Council agenda. The Committee
discussed Ordinance No. 6033 regarding development standards
in industrial zones, Ordinance No. 6034 increasing sewer rates for
the first time in approximately seven years, and Resolution No.
4056 which accepts a grant for the purchase of flashing beacons
for school zones. The Committee also discussed Sound Transit 2
projects. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee
is scheduled for July 24, 2006 at 3:30 p.m.
D. Finance
Chair Backus reported the Finance Committee met this evening at
6:30. The Committee approved consent items consisting of claims
and payroll vouchers and Resolution No. 4057 regarding tenant
relocation costs. The Committee discussed Resolution No. 4058 to
accept additional grant funds, utility billing adjustments, a proposed
bond ordinance for the issuance of bonds to fund improvements at
the golf course and the cemetery, and Lakeland area sewer billing
adjustments. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee
is scheduled for August 7, 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 many of the Councilmembers
attended the 4th of July events held at Les Gove Park. She also attended
a Suburban Cities Association meeting and a joint meeting with the Puget
Sound Regional Council Committees. Councilmember Singer
encouraged participation in the Canoe Journey, hosted by the
Muckleshoot Tribe, and part of the City's Clean Sweep campaign this
year. This afternoon, Councilmember Singer also attended a reception in
honor of retiring Fire Marshal Dave Smith and in recognition of several
other Fire Department members' years of service.
Councilmember Backus reported she attended the Miss Washington
Pageant; the volunteer picnic at Game Farm Park; the coaches game,
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and concert and movie kickoff at Game Farm Park sponsored by
Comcast. Councilmember Backus will be judging the Auburn Idol contest
this weekend during the Auburn Downtown Association sidewalk sale.
Councilmember Cerino reported on his attendance at the Puget Sound
Regional Council Transportation Committee meeting and his participation
in the Pacific Days parade.
Councilmember Wagner reported that he was honored to throw out the
first pitch for the State little League Softball Tournament held at Sunset
Park.
Councilmember Thordarson reported on his attendance at the Sound
Transit Board meeting where he supported the proposal to increase
Sound Transit parking in Auburn to serve the increasing number of
Sounder train riders. Councilmember Thordarson also attended the
volunteer picnic at Game Farm Park and a recent King County Council
meeting to speak in favor of Executive Sims' program to fund levee repair
and maintenance.
Councilmember Peloza reported he attended the Metropolitan Water
Pollution Abatement Advisory Committee where the Committee discussed
inflow and infiltration of the Metro sewer lines. According to a King
County study, Auburn was rated third among nine cities based on
benefit/cost ratio to reduce inflow and infiltration. If the cities of Auburn
and Pacific enhanced their sewer infrastructure to reduce the amount of
stormwater inflow and infiltration, King County Metro could realize a
savings of approximately $12 million. Councilmember Peloza also
attended the King County Regional Water Quality Committee meeting
where the main topic of discussion was the Brightwater Treatment Plant
and reclaimed water. Councilmember Peloza also attended the
Suburban Cities Association Public Issues Committee meeting and the
Metropolitan Solid Waste Management Advisory Committee meeting.
Councilmember Peloza extended a challenge from the Auburn Rotary
Club to the Auburn lions Club for volunteers to participate in the Canoe
Journey hosted by the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe.
Mayor Lewis reported on the 4th of July parade at Les Gove Park and the
Independence Day celebration at Fort Lewis. Mayor Lewis attended a
meeting among the Mayors in the 8th Congressional District and
Congressman Dave Reichert to discuss local issues and joined King
County Executive Sims and other mayors from the Green Valley Flood
Control Zone to discuss a countywide Flood Control Zone and countywide
tax to fund levee repairs and maintenance. Mayor Lewis also attended a
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meeting of the Mayors in King County to discuss common issues.
Councilmember Lewis spoke regarding the Miss Washington Program
and the importance of the Auburn Mayor's attendance at the annual
pageant. Mayor Lewis announced that the City's Clean Sweep project
this year will focus on providing assistance to the Muckleshoot Indian
Tribe and the Canoe Journey which will be hosted by the Tribe July 1
through August 5, 2006.
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 July 3, 2006 regular City Council meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2, F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 353594 through 354004 in the
amount of $2,071,585.44 and a wire transfer in the amount
of $1 ,379,843.06 and dated July 17, 2006.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 516550 to 516704 in the amount of
$746,682.19 and electronic deposit transmissions in the
amount of $1,063,103.71 for a grand total of $1,809,785.90
for the pay period covering June 29,2006 to July 12, 2006.
C. Contract Administration
1. Public Works Project Number CP0631
04.9.1 CP0631
City Council approve award of Contract 06-11, Project No.
CP0631, 2006 Citywide Pavement Patching, to Lakeridge
Paving Co., LLC on their low bid of $388,006.00.
2. Public Works Project Number C508A
04.6.3 PR C508A
City Council approve Final Pay Estimate NO.2 in the amount
of $43,483.23 for Small Works Contract 05-16 with Cannon
Construction, and accept construction of Project No. C508A,
Citywide Manhole Ring and Cover Replacement.
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3. Public Works Project Number CP0601
04.9.1 CP0601
City Council grant permission to advertise for bids for Project
No. CP0601, "C" St NW Improvements.
D. Utility Billing Adjustment
1. Utility Billing Adjustment
F4.5.2
City Council approve water utility adjustment to Account
Number 23717, Andrew Griffin, in the amount of $1 ,627.94.
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to
approve the Consent Agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
VIII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
1. Ordinance No. 6014
03.10.15, 03.4.2.1.2
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Section 18.04.792 and creating new
Sections 18.04.465, 18.04.485, 18.04.828, and 18.46.090 of
the Auburn City Code relating to homeless encampments
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6014.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Ordinance No. 6033
03.4.2.1.2
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An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending
Chapters 18.32 and 18.34 of the Auburn City Code, relating
to industrial zones
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6033.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Ordinance No. 6034
F4.3, 04.6.2
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Section 13.20.440 of the Auburn
City Code for the purpose of revising the City's sewer rates,
amending Sections 13.06.340, 13.20.390, and 13.48.120 of
the Auburn City Code for the purpose of clarifying billing
procedures, and creating a new Section 13.20.075 of the
Auburn City Code relating to sewer services effective date
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember
Thordarson seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No.
6034.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
4. Ordinance No. 6035
01.2
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington amending Section 10.36.190 of the Auburn City
Code and adding a new Section 10.36.191 of the Auburn
City Code relating to oversize and commercial vehicles on
residential or non-arterial streets
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6035 as
revised.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 4054
A1.3,05.1.2
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A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to
enter into an Interlocal Agreement with King County to
proceed with Phase II of the Fenster Levee Setback Project
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4054.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Resolution No. 4056
04.9
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor to accept a grant from
the Washington Traffic Safety Commission for the purchase
of six flashing beacons to be installed in three school zones
in Auburn
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember
Thordarson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4056.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Resolution No. 4057
A3.13.4
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, regarding tenant relocation costs for the City
Hall Annex, expansion of the Downtown Town Center Plaza,
and improvements to City of Auburn downtown parking
facilities
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember
Norman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4057.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
4. Resolution No. 4058
F5.2.7
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing an amendment to the Washington
State Department of Ecology 2006-2007 Ecology
Coordinated Prevention Grant Program and authorizing the
acceptance of additional grant funds in the amount of
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Fourteen Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty Seven Dollars
($14,727.00)
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4058.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
5. Resolution No. 4059
A3.13.20
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
a fourth amendment to the Lakeland Annexation and Utilities
Agreement between the City and Evergreen Tucci Partners,
LLC, to apply all provisions of the agreement to lands added
to the original Lakeland Hills Planned Unit Development
Resolution No. 4059 was removed from the agenda.
6. Resolution No. 4061
03.9 V05-02
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, regarding a petition for 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 Wagner moved and Councilmember
Thordarson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4061.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
7. Resolution No. 4062
03.4.2.1.2
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, extending and re-establishing the moratorium
established by Resolution No. 3982, and Resolution No.
4003, on the filing of applications for certain licenses,
permits and approval 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
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Northwest on the north, and C Street Northwest on the east,
and setting a public hearing therefor
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4062.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
IX. MAYOR'S REPORT
A. Executive Session
Mayor Lewis recessed the meeting at 8:45 p.m. for a five minute
intermission and then to executive session for approximately thirty
minutes for the purpose of discussing property acquisition and
potential litigation.
Mayor Lewis reconvened the meeting at 9:15 p.m.
City Attorney Heid read the following resolution titles:
Resolution No. 4063
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
approving the lease with Jillian Enterprises LLC for lease of the
Auburn Avenue Theater
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4063.
MOTON CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
Resolution No. 4064
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
regarding tenant relocation costs for the City of Auburn Downtown
Community Revitalization Program
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4064.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
Resolution No. 4065
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor to negotiate and execute a contract with Ace
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Holdings LLC for the purchase of property at First and A Street
Southeast, in Auburn, Washington
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4065.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
X. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 9: 17 p.m.
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APPROVED THE ( DAY OF AUGUST 2006.
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nielle Daskam, City Clerk
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