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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
September 5, 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: Interim Planning Director David
Osaki, Information Services Director Lorrie Rempher, Public Works
Director Dennis Dowdy, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, City
Attorney Daniel B. Heid, Parks Planning and Development
Manager Dan Scamporlina, Human Resources and Risk
Management Director Brenda Heineman, Chief of Public Safety
Jim Kelly, Interim Deputy Fire Chief Mike Gerber, and City Clerk
Danielle Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
There was no announcement.
2. Appointments
a) Parks and Recreation Board
City Council confirm the appointment of Laura J.
Higdon to the Parks and Recreation Board to fill an
unexpired term expiring December 31,2007.
Mayor Pro Tem Singer moved and Councilmember
Wagner seconded to confirm the appointment of
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Laura J. Higdon to the Parks and Recreation Board to
fill an unexpired term expiring December 31,2007.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
D. Agenda Modifications
Agenda modifications included a revised Exhibit A for Resolution
No. 4086 and the addition of Resolution No. 4093.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
No public hearing was scheduled for this evening.
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.
The following parties spoke regarding their inability to obtain water
and sewer certificates/extensions for their 14 acres of property
located in King County and in the vicinity of Green River
Community College:
Rudy Terry, 31011 132nd Avenue SE, Auburn
Jeff Ponder, 31020 129th Avenue SE, Auburn
Nicole Petrino-Salter, 31021 132nd Way SE, Auburn
Mayor Lewis explained that the City annexed a portion of Lea Hill a
few years ago, but delayed further annexation of the area due to
the cost of providing fire service in the area. In the meantime,
urban development continued on Lea Hill under the jurisdiction of
King County whereby infrastructure was developed under King
County standards on a rural level. The City requested that the
County require future development to occur according to City
standards; however, the County was not agreeable. Therefore, in
2005 the City stopped issuing water and sewer certificates for
developments in the potential annexation areas. Since that time,
the City has been negotiating with King County to require City
standards in the potential annexation areas. Mayor Lewis
suggested the property owners contact their King County
Councilmembers and the King County Executive and urge them to
approve the use of City of Auburn development standards in the
potential annexation areas.
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Councilmember Norman requested that the issue of water and
sewer availability certificates for the property described by Mr.
Terry, Mr. Ponder, and Ms. Petrino-Salter be scheduled for the next
Planning and Community Development Committee meeting.
Terry Davis, 4020 Auburn Way North, Auburn, WA
Mr. Davis, on behalf of the business community and Auburn Area
Chamber of Commerce, spoke regarding Resolution No. 4091
relating to a ballot proposition to form the Valley Regional Fire
Protection Service Authority. He reported that the Chamber's
Government Affairs Committee will be reviewing the resolution as
to its impact on the business community. If the Chamber decides
to issue a position, it will be available prior to the mailing of
absentee ballots.
Pete Connell, 20801, 108th Street Court East, Bonney Lake, WA
Mr. Connell spoke on behalf of Auburn Fire Fighters Local 1352.
Mr. Connell thanked the Municipal Services Committee for bringing
forward Resolution 4091 relating to a proposition to create the
Valley Regional Fire Protection Service Authority. Mr. Connell
stated that if the Council approves the proposition this evening, the
Fire Fighters Local will lend its support to ensure a successful
campaign.
Virginia Haugen, 2503 R Street SE, Auburn
Ms. Haugen addressed the Council regarding construction in her
neighborhood. Ms. Haugen also inquired regarding the creation of
a Downtown Renewal Plan and commented on sidewalk and
pedestrian issues on South Division Street.
C. Correspondence
No correspondence was received.
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 discussed contract administration
items and reviewed Ordinance No. 6046 relating to abandoned
shopping carts. The Committee also reviewed Resolution No.
4081 relating to nuisance abatement, Resolution No. 4090
regarding jail services, and Resolution No. 4091 regarding a ballot
proposition for the creation of the Valley Regional Fire Protection
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Service Authority. The Committee also discussed Resolution Nos.
4082 and 4089, the golf course/clubhouse project, the cemetery
project, a cable franchise administration consultant agreement, a
Valley Cities interlocal agreement, and the curfew ordinance. The
next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is
scheduled for September 18, 2006 at 5:00 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Norman reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met August 28, 2006 at 5:00 p.m.. The Committee
approved a contract for the GSA Ballfield Lighting Project,
Resolution No. 4085 rejecting a ten percent annexation petition,
Resolution No. 4086 regarding transit oriented development, and
Resolution No. 4082 approving an easement for the Auburn School
District and Puget Sound Energy. The Committee also reviewed
2007 -08 budget presentations, a Human Services Committee
report on results-based funding, the 2007 Housing and Urban
Development Action Plan, and the Community Renewal Plan. The
next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development
Committee is scheduled for September 11, 2006 at 5:00 p.m.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met August
28, 2006. The Committee recommended approval of contract
administration items that appear on this evening's agenda. The
Committee also discussed Resolution No. 3920 regarding water
service boundaries, Resolution No. 4078 regarding reallocation of
equivalent residential units of water service for Terrace View
Properties, and Resolution No. 4083 setting the date for the 2007-
2012 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program. The
Committee discussed the Interlocal Agreement with King County
for Transit Oriented Development, 2007-08 budget reviews, traffic
calming program modifications, traffic impact fees, street slopes,
and truck impacts on infrastructure. The next regular meeting of
the Public Works Committee is scheduled for September 11, 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, an Agreement for Services with Pacific Power
Generation, a budget authorization for the Local Street Fund 103,
and a call for public hearing on the preliminary 2007-08 Biennial
Budget. The Committee approved Resolution No. 4089 declaring
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items of property as surplus. The Committee also discussed
department budgets, a consulting services agreement for cable
franchise management, Ordinance No. 6046 relating to abandoned
shopping carts, Resolution No. 4090 regarding jail services,
Resolution No. 4091 authorizing a ballot proposition for the creation
of the Valley Regional Fire Protection Service Authority, an update
on the Court's treatment and release program, and Resolution No.
4093 authorizing the emergency purchase and installation of water
boiler components for the City Hall building. The next regular
meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for September 18,
2006 at 6:30 p.m.
IV. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
At this time Councilmembers may report on items not specifically
described on the agenda, which are of interest to the community.
Councilmember Peloza reported on his attendance at the first annual
Native American Alliance Trade Fair at Emerald Downs, a Reclaimed
Water Technical Committee meeting relating to regional water quality
issues, and a King County Council Town Hall meeting at Emerald Downs
where the main topic was pandemic flu.
Mayor Lewis reported that City crews are working on several projects,
including crack sealing and other local streets projects. Mayor Lewis
thanked City staff members for their efforts on the Regional Fire Service
Plan.
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 21, 2006 regular City Council
meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2, F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 354874 through 355265 in the
amount of $2,387,105.70 and a wire transfer in the amount
of $499,843.56 and dated September 5, 2006.
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2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 517009 to 517157 in the amount of
$317,253.17 and electronic deposit transmissions in the
amount of $1,117,940.01 for a grand total of $1,435,193.18
for the pay period covering August 17, 2006 to August 30,
2006.
C. Contract Administration
1. Public Works Project Number CP0605
04.9.1 CP0605
City Council to authorize the Mayor to award Small Works
Project No. CP0605, Citywide Channelization to the lowest
responsible bidder.
2. Agreement for Services Number AG-S-014
A3.13.8
City Council authorize execution of Agreement for Services
No. AG-S-014 (2006) between the City of Auburn and
Pacific Power Generation.
3. Parks, Arts and Recreation Department Project Number
C317D
05.1.2
City Council approve award of Contract 06-16, Project
Number C317D, GSA Ballfield Lighting Project, to Duchess
Construction, Inc., on their low bid of $54,750.00 plus
Washington State sales tax of $4,818.00 for a total contract
price of $59,568.00.
D. Budget Authorization
City Council authorize $400,000 fund spending in the Local Street
Fund 103.
E. Call for Public Hearing
1. Preliminary 2007-2008 Biennial Budget
F3.20
City Council to call for a public hearing to be held on
September 18, 2006 to receive public comments and
suggestions with regard to development of the preliminary
2007 -2008 Biennial Budget, including revenue estimates
and possible increases in property taxes
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Mayor Pro Tem 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. 6046
01.8
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Sections 8.18.030 and 8.18.040 of
the Auburn City Code relating to abandoned shopping carts
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6046.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 3920
04.11
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interlocal
agreement establishing water service boundaries between
the City of Kent, King County Water District 111, and the
City of Auburn
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember
Thordarson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3920.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Resolution No. 4078
04.11
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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, Terrace View
Properties LLC and Camwest Cobalt, LLC, for reallocation of
equivalent residential units of water service
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember
Thordarson seconded to adopt Resolution 4078.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Resolution No. 4081
06.9.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the City to expend funds to abate
the litter, junk and weed nuisance at 11002 SE 313th Street,
in the City of Auburn, and authorizing a lien for labor and
materials
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4081.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
4. Resolution No. 4082
05.1, A3.13.2
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, Inc. for utility
system facilities
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4082.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
5. Resolution No. 4083
04.9.3
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, fixing 7:30 p.m. on September 18, 2006, as the
time and date for a public hearing before the City Council on
the 2007-2012 Six-year Transportation Improvement
Program
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Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember
Thordarson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4083.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
6. Resolution No. 4085
03.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, to decline the acceptance of a ten percent
annexation petition application to annex certain properties
located in King County Adjacent to the City's western
boundary
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4085.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
7. Resolution No. 4086
01.2
A Resolution of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing'
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Interlocal Agreement
with King County establishing a process to solicit and
evaluate transit oriented development proposals in the
vicinity of the Auburn Station
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4086.
Councilmember Thordarson questioned whether the
proposed agreement is the optimum agreement from King
County. He expressed concern with the proposal to remove
200 parking spaces and replace only 100 spaces.
Planning Director Osaki explained that a Transit Oriented
Development proposal is intended to provide a mixed use
development with the anticipation that many of the residents
will rely on public transportation and will not have a need for
off-street parking. Additionally, the County intends to create
an additional 100 parking spaces in the vicinity of the transit
station.
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Councilmember Wagner stated that the agreement does not
appear to be in the best interest of the City and should
undergo additional review.
Mayor Pro Tem Singer moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to table Resolution No. 4086 and return the
Resolution to Committee for further consideration.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
8. Resolution No. 4089
04.6.1
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 Councilmember
Norman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4089.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
9. Resolution No. 4090
01.7
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor to negotiate and execute
contracts with various agencies for jail space
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4090.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
10. Resolution No. 4091
02.7
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, providing for the submission to the qualified
electors of the City, at an election to be held on November 7,
2006, of a proposition regarding the creation of the Valley
Regional Fire Protection Service Authority coextensive with
the boundaries of the cities of Algona, Auburn and Pacific
and the approval of a regional fire protection service
authority plan; appointing persons to serve on the
committees to draft the voter pamphlet statements for and
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against; and providing for other matters properly related
thereto
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4091 authorizing bringing
before the voters a proposition to create a Valley Regional
Fire Protection Services Plan.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded that the Mayor be authorized to insert the names
of persons willing to write the pro and con statements for the
voter pamphlet for the Valley Regional Fire Protection
Services Plan.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
11. Resolution No. 4092
03.4.2.1.2
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, extending, Re-establishing and amending the
moratorium established by Resolution No. 3982, Resolution
No. 4003, and Resolution No. 4062, on the filing of
applications for certain licenses, permits and approvals for
industrial land uses in the area of the City of Auburn
bounded by West Main Street on the south, the Union
Pacific Railroad tracks on the west, to 4th Street Northwest,
as if extended, on the north, and C Street Northwest on the
east
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4092.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
12. Resolution No. 4093
04.4.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, declaring an emergency with respect to the
purchase and installation of hot water boiler components for
the City Hall building
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Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4093.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
IX. MA VOR'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 8:28 p.m.
APPROVED THE / g~ DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2006.
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