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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
August 21, 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, and Lynn Norman. Councilmember Roger Thordarson was
excused.
Staff members present: Interim Deputy Police Chief Bob Lee;
Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy, Interim Planning Director
David Osaki; Technical Services Manager Colin Schmalz; City
Attorney Daniel B. Heid, Communications Manager Duanna
Richards; Human Resources and Risk Management Director
Brenda Heineman; Recreation Manager Brian Petty; Finance
Director Shelley Coleman; Interim Deputy Fire Chief Mike Gerber;
Planner Stacey Borland, Cultural Arts Manager Laurie Rose;
Development Services Coordinator Steven Pilcher; and City Clerk
Danielle Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a) Puget Sound Access Update
Keri Stokstad, Executive Director of Puget Sound
Access Channel 77 provided Council with an update
on Puget Sound Access.
Ms. Stokstad played the Puget Sound Access
promotional video which contained several Auburn
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facilities and landmarks. Puget Sound Access (PSA)
represents a combined effort by the cities of Auburn,
Burien, Kent, Renton, Sea-Tac and Tukwila to provide
community access and local programming.
Ms. Stokstad announced that the PSA promotional
video was awarded the "Best of the Northwest" video
award for the region.
Ms. Stokstad reported that the PSA goal is to develop
mutually helpful partnerships with local organizations
and the member cities to create television
programming of local significance and to empower
the citizens of the communities served by PSA to
learn media production and produce quality
programming. Ms. Stokstad presented the Council
with copies of the Puget Sound Access Channel 77
brochure.
In response to questions from Councilmembers, Ms.
Stokstad advised that those who utilize Puget Sound
Access must be residents of the member cities. The
annual budget of PSA is $520,000.
2. Appointments
There were no appointments for Council consideration.
D. Agenda Modifications
Agenda modifications included a revision to payroll vouchers to
reflect the correct payroll period under Item V.B.2 of these minutes,
a revised agenda bill for the utility billing adjustment under Item
VI.A of these minutes, and the addition of Ordinance Nos. 6040
and 6041.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1. Moratorium Extension
03.4.2.1.2
Resolution No. 3982, adopted February 6, 2006 established
an initial six-month moratorium on the filing with the City or
the Courts of applications for licenses, permits and
approvals for industrial land uses in those areas of the City
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bounded by West Main Street on the south, the Union
Pacific Railroad tracks on the west, 6th Street NW on the
north, and C Street NW on the east. The City Council
extended the moratorium an additional six months on July
17, 2006 and set today's date for a public hearing on the
moratorium extension.
Interim Planning Director David Osaki presented the staff
report regarding the moratorium. In 2005, the City Council
approved the Economic Development Strategies document,
which set forth strategies for specific areas of the city to
enhance and maximize economic development potential.
One of the strategy areas included the area around the
Auburn Environmental Park (AEP). In order to allow staff
sufficient opportunity to develop land use policies and/or
regulations to promote development that would complement
and benefit from the AEP, the Council enacted a moratorium
on industrial development with the adoption of Resolution
3982 in February 2006. The moratorium was initially
approved for a six-month period and was extended an
additional six months by Resolution No. 4062. During the
moratorium, staff prepared and Council adopted a new
zoning code called the "Auburn Environmental Park District"
and Council rezoned much of the area under the moratorium
to Auburn Environmental Park District.
The purpose of the hearing tonight is to receive testimony on
the balance of the area subject to the original moratorium,
described as the area bounded by West Main Street on the
south, the Union Pacific Railroad tracks on the west, 6th
Street NW on the north, and C Street NW on the east. Mr.
Osaki also reported that the Planning and Community
Development Committee recently reviewed the moratorium
area and recommended that the area north of would-be 4th
Street NW be removed from the moratorium area. The area
includes Huttig Building Products, Henry Roofing, US
Gypsum and the former Simmons warehouse. The area
south of would-be 4th Street NW would remain in the
moratorium area and would be subject of the 2006 annual
Comprehensive Plan amendment process.
Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing.
Tim Crosby, 14902 3rd Drive SE, Mill Creek, WA
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Mr. Crosby identified himself as the Director of Operations
for the Washington market area for Waste Management.
He expressed concern with the moratorium and its effect on
Waste Management's existing facility and the company's
future plans for the facility. He spoke regarding the
company's investments in the property and urged the
Council to remove the moratorium and allow Waste
Management to continue its property development.
Polly McNeill, The Summit Law Group, 315 Fifth Avenue
South, Suite 1000, Seattle
Ms. McNeill, attorney for Waste Management, submitted a
letter dated August 21, 2006, together with her previous
letter dated March 20, 2006. She briefly spoke regarding
the effect of the moratorium on Waste Management's
development proposals and investments.
Jerald A. Klein, 1425 4th Avenue, Suite 518, Seattle
Mr. Klein, attorney representing Washington Cedar and
Supply, spoke on behalf of his client located at 1400 West
Main Street. Mr. Klein referred to Comprehensive Plan
Section LU-3. He noted that the Plan specifies that large
tracts in the area (including the Environmental Park) be
reserved for economic development. Referring to the
Comprehensive Plan map, Mr. Klein stated that the highway
corridor is reserved for large economic development
consistent with Auburn's role as an employment provider
and is designated as a regional economic area. He
contended that the Auburn Environmental Park is not
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Klein
submitted a letter dated August 18, 2006 from Robert M.
Karney, General Manager for Washington Cedar and Supply
Company, regarding the moratorium.
There being no further testimony, Mayor Lewis closed the
public hearing.
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to modify the moratorium to eliminate the area
between 4th Street NW and 6th Street NW from the
moratorium area and instruct staff to prepare the necessary
resolution to reflect the change in the moratorium area.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
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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.
Annette Hargett, 33548 143rd Place SE, Auburn
Ms. Hargett, who is a Board member for King County Sexual
Assault Resource Center (KCSARC), thanked the Council for their
support of KCSARC. Ms. Hargett announced that KCSARC is
celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. KCSARC provides a 24-
hour crisis intervention line, assists victims in their recovery from
sexual assault, and provides education and training to reduce the
risk of sexual assault. In 2005, 208 victims from Auburn were
provided with KCSARC's services.
C. Correspondence
No correspondence was received for 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 approved consent items,
recommended approval of Resolution No. 4079, and discussed
Ordinance Nos. 6040 and 6041. Additionally, the Committee
received a comprehensive presentation from King County staff on
King County's Waste Export Plan. The Committee also received
reports on fireworks activity and enforcement during the 4th of July.
The Committee also discussed shopping cart regulations and Fire
Department performance standards. The next regular meeting of
the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for September 5,
2006 at 5:00 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Norman reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met August 14, 2006. The Committee recommended
approval of Ordinance Nos. 6038 and 6042 and Resolution No.
4077. The Committee discussed King County Executive Sims'
letter regarding conditions of annexation for the Lea Hill and West
Hill areas, the Six Year Transportation Plan, the condition of the
City's public art collection, the moratorium in the area of the
Environmental Park, and the proposed Comprehensive Plan
amendments on A Street SE between 6th and 1 ih Streets SE. The
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next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development
Committee is scheduled for August 18, 2006 at 5:00 p.m.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met August
14, 2006. The Committee recommended approval of several
contract administration items that appear on this evening's agenda
and Resolution Nos. 4055, 4074 and 4075. The Committee
discussed King County Executive Sims' letter offering incentives for
annexation of Lea Hill and West Hill areas and the condition of
storm drainage and roads in the areas. The Committee also
discussed the Regional Transportation Commission proposal
relating to the Port and reviewed the West Main Street public art
proposals, a leak adjustment for Auburn Manor, changes on the
Save Our Streets Program, extension of sewer service to
properties on the west hill, the proposed Comprehensive Plan
amendments, grant status, the Six Year Transportation
Improvement Plan, and Federal Way School District impact fees.
The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is
scheduled for August 28, 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 including claims and
payroll vouchers; Resolution Nos. 4068, 4069, 4076 and 4079;
Ordinance Nos. 6040 and 6041. The Committee discussed a utility
billing adjustment and second quarter 2006 revenue and
expenditure reports. The Committee also received a presentation
from King County Engineering Services Manager Kevin Kiernan
relating to King County's Waste Export Plan. The next regular
meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for September 5,
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 visit from representatives of
Auburn's Sister City of Tamba, Japan earlier today. Mayor Pro Tem
Singer also reported that she attended emergency management training,
Tourism Board meetings, and the Auburn Good 01' Days celebration.
Councilmember Wagner reported that the Regional Fire Authority
Planning Committee met twice since the last Council meeting. The
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Council will be meeting tomorrow night in a special session to receive an
update on the progress of the Regional Fire Authority.
Councilmember Backus sadly reported that Alexis, the two month old
daughter of J. B. and Jill Douglas who own the Auburn Avenue Dinner
Theater, was recently diagnosed with a grave illness. She urged those
who know the Douglas's to keep them in their thoughts and prayers.
Councilmember Norman reported that she attended the Boeing
Company's regional chamber of commerce mixer. Additionally, she
visited with the Sister City delegation from Tamba, Japan, and will tour the
Green River Community College campus with them later this week.
Councilmember Norman commended the organizers of the Auburn Good
01' Days celebration and enjoyed participating in the parade and related
activities.
Councilmember Cerino reported on meetings of the Regional Fire
Authority planning committees, national emergency management training,
and the Auburn Good 01' Days celebration.
Councilmember Peloza reported that he attended the General Services
and Social Security Administration dedication of their new federal offices
on C Street SW. He also attended the memorial services for local
businessman, Gene Kasper. Councilmember Peloza also attended the
Metropolitan Solid Waste Advisory Committee where discussion centered
on recycling and King County future goals. The Cedar Hills landfill is
scheduled to close in 2016; however, the date may be extended due to
the success in recycling. Without recycling, the landfill would have closed
this year. Councilmember Peloza also attended the Auburn Good 01'
Days celebration and visited with the Sister City delegation from Tamba,
Japan earlier today.
Mayor Lewis commented on the number of meetings (82) he's attended
since the last Council meeting; eighteen of which were held outside the
city limits. Mayor Lewis commended the Council for their participation in
the number of national, regional and local meetings they routinely attend.
Mayor Lewis commented regarding the dedication of the new General
Services Administration and Social Security mega tele-service center on C
Street SW. He also attended the Puget Sound Regional Council
Economic Development Board meeting, the Auburn Good 01' Days
celebration, and the Suburban Cities Association Public Issues
Committee. Mayor Lewis commended Connie Henke and the other
Auburn Good 01' Days committee members for a successful Good 01'
Days celebration. Mayor Lewis also commented on the passing of local
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icon, Gene Kaspar. Mr. Kaspar was a local businessman and was the
Chamber of Commerce manager for several years. Mayor Lewis reported
that he attended several other meetings relating to jail services,
transportation issues, police and fire services. He also met with
representatives of Governor Gregoire's office and attended a Brannan
Park neighborhood meeting to discuss concerns over incidents of graffiti
in the park.
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 August 7, 2006 regular City Council
meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2, F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 354513 through 354873 in the
amount of $2,411 ,526.06 and dated August 21, 2006.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 516854 to 517008 in the amount of
$723,795.46 and electronic deposit transmissions in the
amount of $1,072,545.46 for a grand total of $1,796,340.92
for the pay period covering August 3, 2006 to August 16,
2006.
C. Contract Administration
1. Public Works Project No. CP0601
04.9.1 CP0601
City Council award Contract 06-05, Public Works Project No.
CP0601, C Street NW Road Improvements to ICON
Materials on their low bid of $696,960.00.
2. Public Works Project No. C327B
04.11.1 C327B
City Council award Contract 06-06, Public Works Project No.
C327B, Green River Road Utility Improvements, to VJM
Construction Company, Inc., on their low bid of $252,598.00
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plus Washington State Sales Tax of $22,228.62 for a total
contract price of $274,826.62.
3. Small Works Project No. CP0633
04.9.1 CP0633
City Council award Small Works Contract 06-14, Project No.
CP0633, 2006 Citywide Arterial Crack Seal Project, to AA
Asphalting, Inc., on their low bid of $58,585.00.
4. Public Works Project No. C1006
04.9.1 C1006
City Council approve Change Order NO.4 in the amount of
$5,275.71 to Contract 05-03 with Rodarte Construction for
work on Project C1006, 3rd/Cross Street Road
Improvements
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to remove the Utility Billing Adjustment for Auburn Manor
from the Consent Agenda and approve the remaining items on the
Consent Agenda.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Utility Billing Adjustment
F4.5.2
City Council approve sewer utility adjustment to Account Number
34205, Auburn Manor, in the amount of $121 ,077.07.
Counilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to approve the utility billing adjustment.
In response to a question from Councilmember Wagner, Finance
Director Coleman explained that the adjustment will not be
refunded until King County Metro has agreed to the credit. If King
County Metro does not accept the credit, the charges will be
reinstated.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
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VIII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
1. Ordinance No. 6038
04.9.2
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Chapters 12.52 and 15.52 of the
Auburn City Code, related to street names and building
numbering
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6038.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
2. Ordinance No. 6040
A3.8.23
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Chapter 2.76 of the Auburn City
Code relating to the City's Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember
Norman seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No.
6040.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
3. Ordinance No. 6041
A3.8.23
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, creating a new Chapter 2.77 of the Auburn City
Code relating to the City of Auburn Tourism Board
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember
Norman seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No.
6041.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
4. Ordinance No. 6042
F4.3
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending
Auburn City Code Chapter 19.02 by creating a new Section
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19.02.140 of the Auburn City Code regarding school impact
fees entitled "Impact Fee Calculation and Schedule for the
Federal Way School District"
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6042.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
5. Ordinance No. 6043
03.8 REZ05-0006
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving a change of zoning for property
located at 220 M Street NE in Auburn, Washington, from R2
Single Family Residential to RO Residential Office
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6043.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
6. Ordinance No. 6044
03.10.1 CUP05-0005
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving a conditional use permit to allow a
personal service shop within an RO Residential Office Zone
at 220 M Street NE, Auburn, Washington.
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6044.
Councilmember Peloza inquired regarding the hours of
operation for the business. The applicant, April Parker,
advised that her shop is open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Councilmember Norman requested that the Council packet
include color photos of exhibits rather than black and white
copies.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 4055
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03.10.9
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
a Public Way Agreement between the City of Auburn and
Abovenet Communications, Inc.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Backus
seconded to return Resolution No. 4055 to the Public Works
Committee.
Councilmember Wagner requested clarification of the
additional materials included with the agreement.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
2. Resolution No. 4068
A3.4
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, stating the City Council's opposition to Initiative
933
Initiative 933. This measure would require compensation
when government regulation damages the use or value of
private property, would forbid regulations that prohibit
existing legal uses of private property, and would provide
exceptions or payments
Mayor Lewis asked for public comment, either pro or con, on
proposed Resolution No. 4068. No one in the audience
requested to speak regarding the resolution.
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember
Norman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4068.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
3. Resolution No. 4069
F4.9.6, A 1.4.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, King
County, Washington, authorizing the execution of an
agreement between the City of Auburn and AllianceOne
Receivables Management, Inc., an AllianceOne Company,
to provide collection services for the Auburn Municipal Court
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Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember
Norman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4069.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
4. Resolution No. 4074
F5.2.22
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor to accept a grant from
the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission for
the purchase and installation of median barriers approaching
the BNSF Railway tracks at West Main Street, 3rd Street
NW, and 37'h Street NW
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4074.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
5. Resolution No. 4075
F5.2.22
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor to accept a grant from
the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission for
the purchase and installation of a fence to close the gap
along the west side of the railroad tracks south of the
Auburn Station
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4075.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
6. Resolution No. 4076
F4.6.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, declaring certain items of property as surplus
and authorizing their disposal
Councilmember Backus moved and Council member
Norman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4076.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
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7. Resolution No. 4077
05.1.3
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
a contract with artists Tom Askman and Lea Anne Lake to
design, fabricate and install an art component for the West
Main Street Non-motorized Improvement Project
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4077.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
8. Resolution No. 4079
A3.13.2, A3.17
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
an easement with Puget Sound Energy to install a gas
service line at the Auburn Municipal Airport
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4079.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
9. Resolution No. 4080
03.3.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
a Development Agreement between the City of Auburn,
Glimcher Supermall Venture, LLC, Glimcher Development
Corporation and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., for development of
the new Wal-Mart Store in Auburn
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4080.
Councilmember Wagner inquired regarding the
relinquishment of an easement as part of the agreement.
Public Works Director Dowdy recalled that there is a water
line north of the theater that will be necessary to relocate as
part of the development. Once the existing water line is
relocated, the easement would be relinquished.
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MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
IX. MAYOR'S REPORT
A. Executive Session
No executive session was held.
X. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
D THE: ~ DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2006.
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Damelle Daskam, City Clerk
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