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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-07-2006 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES August 7, 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, Gene Cerino, Nancy Backus, Bill Peloza, Roger Thordarson, and Lynn Norman. Councilmember Sue Singer was excused. Staff members present included: Information Services Director Lorrie Rempher, Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy, Economic Development Manager Dave Barron, Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Chief of Public Safety Jim Kelly, Human Resources and Risk Management Director Brenda Heineman, Development Services Coordinator Steven Pilcher, City Attorney Daniel B. Heid, Interim Planning, Building and Community Director David Osaki, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, and Deputy City Clerk Cathy Richardson. C. Announcements and Appointments 1. Announcements There were no announcements. 2. Appointments There were no appointments for Council consideration. D. Agenda Modifications There was no agenda modification. Page 1 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes AUQust7.2006 II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE A. Closed Record Hearing 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 Development Services Coordinator Steven Pilcher noted that colored photographs of the applicant's property were distributed prior to the Council meeting. Mr. Pilcher also distributed copies of Mr. Chekota's Request for Reconsideration filed by the applicant to the Hearing Examiner. The Hearing Examiner rejected the Request for Reconsideration based on the grounds that it was not submitted by the applicant within the allotted time frame. Mr. Pilcher reported that the Auburn City Code was recently amended to address issues regarding fence heights. The code amendments provide that fence heights in front yard setbacks can not exceed forty-two inches, while the fence height for the remainder of the property, for a fence built on the property line, can not exceed six feet in height. An exemption for front yard fence height is provided for fencing that is decorative and open in nature, such as wrought iron, to allow for fence height up to six feet. The code amendment also redefined the front yard definition for corner lot lines. The front yard lot line for a corner lot is that which most clearly reflects the development pattern of the property. The applicant's property fronts and is addressed on 23ra Street so 23rd Street is considered to be the front yard, while R Street is considered a side street side yard. Under the new code provisions, a side yard fence is allowed up to six feet in height, however, the code amendment also addresses sight distance issues. Mr. Pilcher summarized that the applicant's front yard fence height is fifty-two inches, the fence was constructed behind a tree on the corner of 23rd and R Street and a measurement has not been made on this portion of the fence to determine whether there is a violation of the sight distance requirements, and the fence at the driveway entrance on R Street is six feet in height and does not meet the site distance requirements. Page 2 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes AUQust 7.2006 Mr. Pilcher explained that the applicant was advised by the City's Code Enforcement Officer when the fence was under construction that the fence was in violation of Auburn City Code. The applicant disregarded the warning of the Code Compliance Officer and completed construction of the fence. Subsequently, it became a code violation case and the applicant applied for a variance. The Hearing Examiner conducted a public hearing at which several neighbors testified. The Hearing Examiner could not determine that the criteria for granting a variance had been met by the applicant, which was also consistent with the staff recommendation, and denied the variance. The applicant then applied for a Request for Reconsideration and sought to submit additional photographs and information. As the Hearing Examiner determined that the Request for Reconsideration was late in submittal, he did not rule on whether the additional information was admissible. Council has the option of upholding, modifying, or remanding the Hearing Examiner's decision. In response to questions from Mayor Lewis, Mr. Pilcher clarified that the areas of the fence height in question are diagonal to R Street and 23rd Street and a portion that is parallel to 23rd Street. The portion that is parallel to 23rd Street is fifty-two inches in height, which is ten inches over the allowable height and is a solid wood fence. The fence height on R Street is seventy-five and one half inches and extends to the driveway where it intersects the sidewalk, creating site distance interference. In response to questions from Councilmember Thordarson, Mr. Pilcher explained that a front yard fence can exceed forty-two inches in height if it is of open construction such as a rod iron fence. The side yard fence can be seventy-two inches. The applicant's side yard fence measures seventy-five and one half inches. The City Code provides for a minor deviation of the fence height by six percent. In response to questions from Councilmember Cerino, Mr. Pilcher reviewed prior and current code requirements related to front yard fence heights and corner lot definitions. Councilmember Cerino spoke regarding citizen concerns related to sight distance hazards the fence height causes for bicyclists traveling on R Street. Page 3 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes AUQust 7.2006 Mr. Pilcher stated that any place there is an intersection of two streets, a driveway, or an alley, the side street side yard fence height must be reduced in order to maintain sight distance at critical intersections. In response to questions from Councilmember Peloza, Mr. Pilcher explained that the fence on 23rd Street exceeds allowable front yard height by ten inches and the side yard fence height is within the height allowed by City Code, with the exception of that portion intersecting the driveway. Councilmember Peloza inquired regarding page six of the Hearing Examiner's decision, items three and five relating to the fence heights of neighboring properties, testimony given by the applicant's neighbors at the public hearing before the Hearing Examiner, and the notice of code violations by the City's Code Enforcement Officer. Mr. Pilcher explained that fence heights for neighboring properties were in compliance with City Code. To the best of his recollection, testimony of the applicant's neighbors at the public hearing before the Hearing Examiner was in opposition to the height of the applicant's fence. The applicant was advised by the City's Code Compliance Officer that the fence was not in compliance with City Code in November, 2005. In response to questions from Councilmember Wagner, Mr. Pilcher stated that five foot side yard setback requirements basically apply to structures. The required set backs do not apply to fencing constructed within the height limitations of the City Code. Fences can be constructed right on the property lines, unless the fence exceeds the allowable fence heights, in which case they must meet the required setbacks or require an application for a Request for Variance. Councilmember Wagner referred to the second sentence on page twelve of the Hearing Examiner's decision related to required set backs. Mr. Pilcher stated that the reference refers to fencing requirements for subdivisions as opposed to individual lots. At the time the fence was constructed by the applicant, R Street was defined as the front yard. Subsequent code amendments define 23rd Street as the applicant's front yard, but the fence exceeds allowable fence height Page 4 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes AUQust 7.2006 requirements at the intersections of R Street and 23rd Street and the driveway and 23rd Street. In response to questions from Councilmember Thordarson regarding the length of applicant's fencing on R Street that would be required to be lowered to meet the sight distance requirements, Mr. Pilcher stated that City Code states that the height restriction would apply in a triangular area formed by a line extending twenty feet along the right-of-way lines of the street and an alley or the edge of a private driveway. Councilmember Cerino confirmed that in order to comply with City Code, the applicant must lower the side yard fence facing R Street to forty-two inches for at least twenty feet from the driveway and lower the front yard fence along 23rd Street by at least ten inches. In response to questions from Councilmember Backus regarding the height of the fence paralleling the applicant's driveway, Mr. Pilcher stated that, to the best of his recollection, that portion of the fence meets applicable code requirements. Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing. Eva Law, 1540 23rd Street SE, Auburn Ms. Law stated that she is co-owner of the property and the wife of Mr. Chekota. Ms. Law stated that they built their fence in an effort to protect their privacy, dog, and property. Ms. Law expressed concerns regarding the ability for dogs to jump over a forty-two inch fence. Ms. Law referred to an incident involving a pit bull attack occurring in Mountlake Terrace. Ms. Law stated that she works the graveyard shift and spoke regarding increased traffic on R Street. She stated that they constructed their fence to help reduce disturbances caused by traffic noise and vehicle lights. Ms. Law expressed concerns regarding lack of traffic control on R Street. Ms. Law stated that they have owned other residences in Auburn with similar fencing and that other residences in the City have the same fence heights as the one constructed on their property on 23rd Street. Ms. Law stated that they don't agree that their Request for Reconsideration was submitted late. No one else requested to speak. Mayor Lewis closed the public hearing. Page 5 City of Auburn Council Meetina Minutes Auaust 7. 2006 Jim Schack, 2820 "A' Street SE, Auburn Mr. Schack spoke on behalf of the Utility Vault Company. Mr. Schack spoke in opposition to the moratorium proposed under Resolution No. 4067. James Harrison, 307 "D' Street SE, Auburn Mr. Harrison expressed concerns regarding the condition of "D' Street SE. Mr. Harrison stated that "D' Street SE is in very poor condition due to swales and cracks and water collects in the street and floods his driveway. Mr. Harrison indicated that water damage is causing his house to sink. Mr. Harrison referred to other streets in the City which are being repaired. Mr. Harrison indicated that he made efforts to initiate a Local Improvement District (LID) for street repair and stated that he was led to believe that LID's were for new construction only. Mr. Harrison contacted Public Works Department staff for assistance and stated that he wants the street repaired or an explanation regarding why it can not be fixed. Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy stated that a City survey team responded to Mr. Harrison's request. Staff is in the process of plotting the data gathered by the survey team related to the low points in the roadway. The data will determine what can be done with regard to possibilities of fixing a portion of the street and evaluating the storm drainage issues. The data must be plotted prior to making any decisions. Mayor Lewis assured Mr. Harrison that the Public Works Department is working on his request. The processes and reviews can be cumbersome, but staff is working on trying to develop a solution to his problem. Mayor Lewis stated that he believes 'D' Street SE is a concrete street. The funds for resurfacing local streets come from a voter approved initiative, the Save Our Streets (SOS) Program. Mayor Lewis stressed that voters were aware that concrete streets would be some of the last streets to be repaired as they take the most time and effort and are the most costly. Mayor Lewis directed Director Dowdy to provide Mr. Harrison with a petition for an LID. D. Correspondence No correspondence was received for City Council review. Page 7 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes AUQust 7. 2006 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 contract administration items. The Committee also discussed Ordinance Nos. 6038 and 6039, and Resolution Nos. 4069, 4070 and 4072, and received reports on bonding, Mountain View Cemetery, and Auburn Municipal Golf Course. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for August 21,2006 at 5:00 p.m. B. Planning & Community Development Chair Norman reported that the Planning and Community Development Committee met on July 24, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. The Committee discussed and recommends approval of Ordinance Nos. 6036 and 6037, and Resolution Nos. 4059 and 4066. The Committee also received status reports on the wayfinding signage, and Federal Way School District impact fees, and discussed "A' Street SE between 6th and 1 ih Streets. The next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for August 14, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. C. Public Works Chair Wagner reported that the Public Works Committee met on July 24, 2006 at 3:30 p.m. The Committee discussed and recommends approval of contract administration items. The Committee also discussed a Utility Extension Agreement between Auburn and King County, the wayfinding signage project, Ordinance Nos. 6036 and 6037, 2007-2012 Six-year Transportation Improvement Plan, 'I' Street NE property transaction with the Port of Seattle, and unbilled sewer and storm accounts in the Lakeland Hills area. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for August 14, 2006 at 3:30 p.m. Mayor Lewis corrected earlier statements regarding audience participation and pointed out that public comment will be allowed prior to Council consideration of Resolution No. 4072. Councilmember Peloza expressed concerns related to the City's Save Our Streets Program. Councilmember Peloza spoke regarding the Alaska pipeline problems and increased costs for oil which could affect the City's SOS projects. Councilmember Peloza Page 8 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes AUQust 7.2006 reviewed the Wesley Homes project on Lea Hill. The developer plans on constructing a half street on 110th Avenue SE. The City currently patched the other side of 11 oth Avenue SE, but an overlay is not on the SOS schedule. Councilmember Peloza recommended Council consider delaying the overlay on 116th Avenue SE, which has been patched, and complete an overlay on 110th Avenue SE instead so that the whole street near Wesley Homes will be new. D. Finance Chair Backus reported that the Finance Committee met this evening at 6:30 p.m. The Committee discussed and recommends approval of claims and payroll vouchers, Ordinance No. 6039, and Resolution Nos. 4072 and 4073. The Committee also discussed Resolution No. 4069, Public Works Agreement No. AG-C-225, Fire Station 33 funding and alternatives within the RFSPA, contract administration items for Project Nos. CP0617, C310AO, and CP0327, and Resolution No. 4070. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for August 21, 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 Wagner reported that he, Mayor Lewis, and Councilmember Cerino have been meeting with representatives from the cities of Pacific and Algona regarding a proposal for a Regional Fire Authority (RFA). This is a very complicated proposal and everyone is working very hard to develop a proposal that is equitable for citizens and businesses in time for a ballot measure this fall. Councilmember Wagner also attended a Regional Access Mobility Partnership (RAMP) meeting. Discussion included toll roads and the tremendous escalation of costs for transportation projects. Councilmember Wagner also attended the City of Auburn Committee of the Whole meeting. Councilmember Backus reported that she attended the joint meeting with the City of Sumner Mayor and Councilmembers to address issues of common concerns for both cities. Councilmember Backus also reported that she attended the City of Auburn Committee of the Whole meeting which included a demonstration on the City's PhotoSafe cameras and a presentation from a Buxton representative on the CommunitylD Project. Councilmember Norman reported that she attended City of Auburn Committee of the Whole meeting and joint meeting with the City of Sumner. Councilmember Page 9 City of Auburn Council Meetin" Minutes AUQust 7.2006 Norman commented on the valuable data and positive alliances that the joint meetings with cities within our region provide. She also attended two meetings of the 4Culture Arts Advisory Committee, a series of meetings with Green River Community College (GRCC) on workforce trends to discuss how GRCC might respond to those trends and the effects on the City, and an Auburn Symphony event. Councilmember Cerino reported that he attended the joint meeting with the City of Sumner at which he had an opportunity to discuss and share information and documentation on RFA's. The City of Sumner is also discussing the future potential for joining the City of Auburn's RFA, if established. Councilmember Cerino also attended the City of Auburn Committee of the Whole meeting, two north-end neighborhood meetings, and represented the City at the concert and movie in Sunset Park. The Sunset Park concert and movie event was sponsored for by Pierce County and Pierce County Councilmember and Chair Shawn Bunney was in attendance, which provided Councilmembers Cerino and Thordarson an opportunity to discuss Stewart Road and the Pacific/Sumner Trail Project. Councilmember Thordarson reported that he attended the concert and movie at Sunset Park and two concerts on the Commons at Green River Community College. Councilmember Peloza reported that he attended the Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA 9) meeting. Discussion included the Duwamish/Green River Eco System Restoration projects such as the Fenster Levy Project and Olson Creek Farm. A controversial issue still exists between some WRIA 9 groups and mayors of Suburban Cities related to the King County Conservation District's allocation of tax dollars for salmon recovery projects in our region. Councilmember Peloza also attended a community briefing at Pacific Raceway regarding their renovation plan, the joint meeting with the City of Sumner, and the City of Auburn Committee of the Whole meeting. Councilmember Peloza also participated in a Meet and Greet Program for the City of Auburn at the City of Kent with our joint sister city of Tamba, Japan, the 2006 Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Canoe Journey with other Rotarians, and greeted the Salmon Recovery Funding Board Team at their site visit. The Team was evaluating four restoration sites on the City's watershed and also the City's request for funding for salmon restoration at Olson Creek. Mayor Lewis reported on the joint meetings with cities of Sumner, Bonney Lake, and Kent. Mayor Lewis noted that this is the first time that south end cities have ever held joint Council meetings. Mayor Lewis pointed out the significant benefits of these meetings. Mayor Lewis also attended six neighborhood locations for National Night Out. Mayor Lewis urged citizens to participate in this Page 10 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes Auaust 7.2006 wonderful event. Mayor Lewis also attended the 2006 Muckleshoot Indian Tribe (MIT) Canoe journey, at which combining this event with the City's Clean Sweep event was discussed. Mayor Lewis and City of Enumclaw Mayor John Wise welcomed participants from all the Indian tribes in the Pacific Northwest and attendees from throughout the region. Mayor Lewis reported on the many service clubs who provided volunteers for this event. Mayor Lewis also noted that he attended seventeen meetings outside the city limits in the last two weeks. 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 17, 2006 regular City Council meeting. 2. Minutes of the July 25, 2006 special City Council meeting. B. Vouchers F4.9.2, F4.9.5 1. Claims Claims check numbers 354005 through 354512 in the amount of $3,025,282.64 and a wire transfer in the amount of $181 ,000.00 and dated August 7, 2006. 2. Payroll Payroll check numbers 516705 to 516853 in the amount of $320,652.15 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $1,146,347.58 for a grand total of $1,466,999.73 for the pay period covering August 13, 2006 to August 2, 2006. C. Contract Administration 1. Public Works Agreement Number AG-C-225 A3.16.6 City Council approve Amendment #1 to Agreement No. AG- C-225 between the City of Auburn and BCRA relating to annual on-call for architectural services. Page 11 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes AUQust 7.2006 2. Public Works Project Number C9056 04.6.3 PR C9056 City Council approve Change Order NO.6 in the amount of $269,288.80 to Contract 05-06, Project No. C9056 with Rodarte Construction for work on the Auburn Way South Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project, Phase I. 3. Public Works Project Number CP0632 04.9.1 CP0632 City Council approve award of Contract 06-12, Project No. CP0632, 2006 citywide Asphalt Overlays, Local Streets, to Woodworth & Company, Inc. on their low bid of $848,730.00. 4. Public Works Project Number CP0612 04.9.1 CP0612 City Council approve award of Small Works Contract 06-13, Project No. CP0612, 15th Street SW Pavement Preservation, to Doolittle Construction LLC on their low bid of $178,000 including Washington State sales tax. 5. Project Number CP0617 04.4.10 City Council grant permission to advertise for bids for Project No. CP0617, Mountain View Cemetery Mausoleum Building. 6. Project Number C310AO 05.1.2 City Council grant permission to advertise for bids for Project No. C310AO, Veterans Memorial Park Building 7. Project Number CP0327 04.4.7 City Council grant permission to advertise for bids for Project No. CP0327, Auburn Golf Course Clubhouse. Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to approve the consent agenda. Councilmember Peloza expressed his pleasure in granting permission to advertise for bids for the Auburn Golf Course Clubhouse project. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Page 12 City of Auburn Council Meetina Minutes Auaust 7.2006 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. 6036 03.4.2.1.2, 03.4.1.1 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Sections 18.06.010, 18.48.100, 18.50.050, and 18.45.040 of the Auburn City Code and creating new Sections 18.04.235, 18.04.425, 18.04.525, 18.04.595 and 18.04.892 of the Auburn City Code, and a new Chapter 18.33 of the Auburn City Code, relating to the Environmental Park District Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6036. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 2. Ordinance No. 6037 03.4.2.1.2, 03.4.1.1 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, changing the zoning of properties from the M1 "Light Industrial District" and R2 "Single Family Residential District" to the EP "Environmental Park District" and amending the City's Zoning Maps accordingly Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6037. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 3. Ordinance No. 6039 F2.2 An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, relating to contracting indebtedness; providing for the issuance of $3,275,000 par value of Limited Tax General Obligation Page 13 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes Auaust 7.2006 Bonds, Series 2006A of the City for general City purposes to provide funds with which to make cemetery improvements, certain other improvements to an existing public golf course and the related facilities, and to pay the costs of issuance of the series 2006A bonds; providing for the issuance of $1,885,000 par value of limited tax general obligation bonds, series 2006T (Taxable) of the City for general City purposes to provide funds with which to develop a restaurant and related facilities at the golf course clubhouse and to pay the costs of issuance of the Series 2006 T (Taxable) bonds; fixing the date, form, maturities, interest rates, terms and covenants of the bonds; establishing bond accounts and project funds related to each series of bonds; [providing for the purchase of bond insurance;] and approving the sale and providing for the deliver of the bonds to Seattle- Northwest Securities Corporation of Seattle, Washington Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Norman seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6039. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. B. Resolutions 1. Resolution No. 4059 A3.13.20, 03.1 ANX04-0002 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 Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4059. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 2. Resolution No. 4066 A3.13.8 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Page 14 City of Auburn Council Meetina Minutes AUQust 7.2006 an Outside Utility Extension Process Agreement between the City of Auburn, King County, and Lisa L. and Steven G. Foley Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4066. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 3. Resolution No. 4067 03.4.2.1.2 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, modifying the Moratorium established by Resolution No. 4046, so that it applies to the filing of applications for licenses, permits and approvals for commercial and industrial land uses in certain areas of the City of Auburn zoned M1 (Light Industrial) and M2 (Heavy Industrial) along or near the east side of the A Street SE corridor Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4067. In response to questions from Councilmembers Backus and Cerino regarding the non-conforming use provisions of the Auburn City Code, Interim Planning, Building and Community Director David Osaki stated that non-residential uses that are non-conforming can expand up to 25% of the use or the structure, subject to a Hearing Examiner public hearing and approval by the Hearing Examiner. Expansion can occur incrementally as long as it does not exceed 25% over the lifetime of the non-conforming use. Councilmember Wagner commented on the improvements to the moratorium since it was last presented to Council. Councilmember Wagner stated that, although he plans to vote in favor of Resolution No. 4067, he thinks this is a poor moratorium as it affects two good businesses in the area. Councilmember Backus concurred with Councilmember Wagner and expressed her desire for resolution to the situation in the A Street area and her regrets to Utility Vault Company for the imposition of the moratorium. Page 15 City of Auburn Council Meetintl Minutes AUQust 7.2006 MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Mayor Lewis commented that staff will be moving forward to work towards a solution related to the moratorium area and invited citizens and those affected by the moratorium to attend meetings and participate in the process. 4. Resolution No. 4070 A3.13.8, F4.3 A Resolution of the City of Auburn, Washington providing for amendment to the City of Auburn Fee Schedule relating to implementation of Three Party Outside Utility Extension Agreements Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4070. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 5. Resolution No. 4072 A1.2 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, stating the City Council's support for King County's "Transit Now" initiative Mayor Lewis offered an opportunity for the public to speak regarding Resolution No. 4072. No one requested to speak. Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Thordarson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4072. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 6. Resolution No. 4073 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a contract with Buxton Company for services related to the CommunitylD Project Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Norman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4073. Page 16 City of Auburn Council Meetintl Minutes AUQust 7.2006 MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. IX. MAYOR'S REPORT A. Executive Session Mayor Lewis recessed the meeting at 8:55 p.m. for a five minute intermission and then to executive session for approximately thirty minutes for the purpose of discussing property acquisition and liquidation. Mayor Lewis reconvened the meeting at 9: 13 p.m. City Attorney Heid read the following resolution title: Resolution No. 4071 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor to negotiate and execute a Contract with Ken Nelson for the purchase of property at 122 South Division Street in Auburn, Washington Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Norman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4071. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. X. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 9:14 p.m. APPROVED THE J-J? DAY OF AUGUST 2006. .~ . Lewis, Mayor City Council agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's Office, on the City website, and via e-mail. Complete agenda packets are available for review at the City Clerk's Office and at the Library. Internet: http://www.auburnwa.gov Page 17