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AUBBRN
WASHINGTON
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
December 18, 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: Public Works Director Dennis
Dowdy; Planning, Building and Community Director Michael
Davolio; Finance Director Shelley Coleman; Parks, Arts and
Recreation Director Daryl Faber; Information Services Director
Lorrie Rempher; City Attorney Daniel B. Heid; Senior Planner
Elizabeth Chamberlain; Deputy Fire Chief Mike Gerber; Deputy
Police Chief Bob Lee; and City Clerk Danielle Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a) 2007 State Legislative Agenda
Government Relations Manager Carolyn Robertson
distributed copies of the 2007 Draft State Legislative
Agenda. Ms. Robertson noted that Representative
Geoff Simpson will sponsor legislation on behalf of
the City to place SR 164 on the highways of statewide
significance. The City of Auburn has applied for two
grants for capital projects and recreational programs;
one for Mary Olson Farm and the other for soccer
fields, which Ms. Robertson will be monitoring
throughout the state funding allocation process. The
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City will be supporting the Association of Washington
Cities Legislative Agenda next year.
b) Children's Christmas Party
Mayor Lewis announced the names of the Children's
Christmas Party coloring contest. The Children's
Christmas Party, sponsored by the Travelodge Suites
in Auburn and Volunteers of America as well as many
other volunteer groups and contributors, is held for
children whose parents are unable to spend the
holidays with their children. Contest winners were:
Sadie, Jarae, Jackson, and Dakota.
2. Appointments
There were no appointments for Council consideration.
D. Agenda Modifications
Resolution No. 4128 was added to the agenda and a revised
Ordinance 6069 was distributed prior to the meeting.
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.
Joe Binetti, 609 21st Street SE, Auburn
Mr. Binetti recalled his previous comments during the October 16,
2006 Council meeting regarding the condition of H Street SE
between 1ih and 21st Streets. He inquired whether there was any
new information to report regarding H Street SE. Mr. Binetti also
commented on the elimination of audience participation from the
televised Council meetings. He spoke in favor of broadcasting the
audience participation portion of the Council meeting.
Councilmember Wagner stated that he prepared a binder of
information related to the proposed local improvement district
project for Mr. Binetti. Traffic Engineer Laura Philpot was to
contact Mr. Binetti to discuss the information.
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Mayor Lewis explained that the minutes and audio recording are
the record of the meeting. There is no requirement to broadcast
the audience participation portion of the meeting. Comments
under audience participation are not and have never been televised
since the time Council meeting broadcasts began. Many other
cities do not televise the audience participation portion of their
meetings.
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 p.m. The Committee approved consent items and
recommended approval of Ordinance No. 6069, Resolution No.
4125, and Resolution No. 4127. The Committee discussed
Resolution No. 4123, Resolution No. 4124, Resolution No. 4128,
an address change for the Wesley Homes development,
emergency radio station signal coverage, potential patrol car
design changes, and the Auburn Jail study. The next regular
meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for
January 2,2007.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Norman reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met December 11, 2006. The Committee reviewed
zoning map amendments (Ordinance No. 6067), Ordinance No.
6068 relating to a transportation impact fee exemption extension,
and Resolution No. 4128 establishing a moratorium on used
manufactured homes. The Committee discussed a proposed 48-
unit condominium development, the downtown urban center
rezone, an amendment to posting of public notices, Lakeland Hills
addressing, and an update on sidewalk design work. The next
regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development
Committee is scheduled for January 8, 2007 at 5:00 p.m.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met
December 11, 2006. The Committee renewed right-of-way permits
and discussed design standards. The Committee also approved
the annual on-call agreements, contract administration items,
Resolution No. 4120 relating to a street vacation, and Resolution
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No. 4122 relating to truck impact fees. The Committee discussed
Ordinance No. 6068 relating to exemption of impact fees for
downtown development, Ordinance No. 6067 implementing zoning
map amendments, the proposed Sunndalen condominium
development agreement, an update on Mill Creek restoration,
patrol car redesign, an easement relinquishment, and an update on
Project No. C322A West Main Street Improvements. The next
regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for
January 8, 2007 at 2:30 p.m.
D. Finance
Chair Backus reported the Finance Committee met earlier this
evening at 6:30. Chair Backus thanked Councilmember Lynn
Norman for her service as vice chair of the Committee.
Councilmember Norman will be leaving the Finance Committee to
serve on the Municipal Services Committee. The Finance
Committee approved claims and payroll vouchers, Resolution No.
4123, and Resolution No. 4124. The Committee discussed
Ordinance No. 6057, Ordinance No. 6068, Resolution No. 4123,
Resolution No. 4124 and Resolution No. 4125. The next regular
meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for January 2,
2007 at 6:30 p.m.
E. Committee on Committees
Chair Wagner reported the Committee on Committees met
December 4, 2006 and Resolution No. 4126 designating the
Council committees for 2007 is on the agenda this evening.
IV. REPORTS
At this time Councilmembers and the Mayor may report on items not
specifically described on the agenda, which are of interest to the
community.
A. From the Council
Mayor Pro Tem Singer reported that she and Mayor Lewis toured
Vision House, a facility in Renton which serves as drug and alcohol
rehabilitation transitional housing. She also attended the
groundbreaking for the Veterans Memorial Park Building, led a
Leadership Institute class of a mock City Council meeting, and
attended a joint meeting of the transportation, economic
development and growth management policy boards of the Puget
Sound Regional Council. Mayor Pro Tem Singer expressed
gratitude to City staff for their efforts during and after the recent
windstorm.
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Councilmember Wagner reported that he attended a Regional
Access Mobility Project meeting in Pierce County where discussion
focused on funding for arterial streets and state highways.
Councilmember Wagner also attended a Metropolitan Waste
Management Advisory Committee meeting where discussion
centered on transfer station issues.
Councilmember Backus reported that she attended the National
League of Cities Conference, where she is a member of the
Finance, Administration and Intergovernmental Relations
Committee. Councilmember Backus also reported on her
attendance at the second Citizens Emergency Response Training
(CERT) graduation.
Councilmember Norman reported on the groundbreaking ceremony
for the new Veterans Memorial Park Building, a ribbon cutting
ceremony for the new Multicare Urgent Care Center, and the Santa
Breakfast. Councilmember Norman thanked City staff and Puget
Sound Energy for their efforts during the recent windstorm and
subsequent power outages. Councilmember Norman thanked
Councilmember Cerino for his service on the Planning and
Community Development (PC D) Committee. Councilmember
Cerino is leaving the PCD Committee to serve on the Finance
Committee.
Councilmember Cerino announced that seven Auburn wrestlers
placed in the high school Tri-state wrestling tournament. He
congratulated all the Auburn wrestlers. Councilmember Cerino
also reported on the Santa Breakfast held at the Auburn Senior
Center, where Councilmember Cerino was in charge of making the
pancakes.
Councilmember Thordarson reported on his attendance at the
National League of Cities Conference. Councilmember Thordarson
is a member of the National Committee for Human Development
and also attended sessions on transportation and infrastructure.
Councilmember Thordarson also attended the second Citizens
Emergency Response Training (CERT) graduation.
Councilmember Peloza reported on his attendance at the National
League of Cities Conference where Councilmember Peloza is a
member of the Energy, Environment and Natural Resources
Committee. Councilmember Peloza also reported on his
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attendance at the Veterans Memorial Park Building groundbreaking
ceremony and thanked the American Legion for their contribution to
this project. Additionally, Councilmember Peloza reported on a
recent DARE graduation at Washington Elementary and
announced that a Christmas lunch will be held tomorrow at the
Auburn Senior Center.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Lewis commented on the formation of the Valley Regional
Fire Authority and noted that this evening is the last Council
meeting where a member of the Auburn Fire Department will
attend. Mayor Lewis congratulated Deputy Chief Gerber and the
Auburn Fire Department for their service to the City. Mayor Lewis
also commented on the recent windstorm and power outages and
commended the work of city crews, police personnel and fire
personnel. Mayor Lewis also expressed appreciation to Puget
Sound Energy for their cooperation and attention to providing the
City with direct updates of their power restoration work. Mayor
Lewis also commented on lack of available funding for
transportation improvements and the need for the industrial users
to work with community organizations to ensure funding for
arterials. Mayor Lewis spoke regarding the new Veterans Memorial
Park Building where the Office of Veterans Affairs will maintain an
office for South King County. Mayor Lewis also attended the
Regional Policy Committee, the Police Volunteers banquet, and the
East Pierce County Transportation Coalition meeting. Mayor Lewis
announced the General Services Administration's dedication of
approximately 8.5 acres of property to the City. The property is
currently leased to the City for the location of Fire Station 33.
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 December 4, 2006 regular City Council
meeting.
2. Minutes of the November 28, 2006 special City Council
meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2, F4.9.5
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1. Claims
Claims check numbers 357822 through 358284 in the
amount of $1 ,422,488.59 and dated December 18, 2006.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 517965 to 518141 in the amount of
$806,570.16 and electronic deposit transmissions in the
amount of $1,136,836.54 for a grand total of $1,943,406.70
for the pay period covering November 30, 2006 to December
13, 2006.
C. Contract Administration
1. 2007 Annual On-call Consultant Agreements
City Council approve the 2007 Annual On-call Consultant
Agreements as follows:
Annual On-call
Aqreements
AG-C-101 GPA Valuation
AG-C-102 The Granger Company
AG-C-207 Appraisal Group of the NW
AG-C-208 Allen Brackett Shedd
AG-C-287 Roth Hill Engineers
AG-C-220 AMEC Earth & Envir
AG-C-219 Zipper Zeman Associates
AG-C-222 Robert W Droll
AG-C-291 Eric Sweet
AG-C-256 Abeyta & Associates
AG-C-221 AHBL
AG-C-283 Parametrix
Professional
Services
Appraisal
Appraisal Review
Appraisal
Appraisal & Appr Review
Development Review
Envir & Wetland
Geotechnical Eng
Landscape Arch
Landscape Arch
Prop Negotiations/Reloc
Land Survey
Land Survey
Total - Not to
Exceed Amount
$40,000
$20,000
$30,000
$20,000
$150,000
$50,000
$50,000
$30,000
$30,000
$30,000
$50,000
$25,000
2. Public Works Project Number C510A
04.8.1 PR C510A
City Council approve Final Pay Estimate NO.5 to Contract
05-21 in the amount of $10,211.84, for a total contract price
of $348,542.21 including sales tax, with Rodarte
Construction and accept construction of Project No. C510A,
3ih Street Infiltration facility.
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.
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VII. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
VIII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
1. Ordinance No. 6057
F3.21
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Ordinance No. 5970, the 2006
Budget Ordinance as amended by Ordinance No. 6004 and
Ordinance No. 6032 authorizing amendment to the City of
Auburn 2006 Budget as set forth in Schedule "A"
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember
Norman seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No.
6057.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Ordinance No. 6067
03.4.2.1.2
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, relating to planning; adopting zoning map
amendments to implement the Comprehensive Plan and
amending the City's zoning maps accordingly
Planning, Building and Community Director Davolio reported
that earlier this evening the Planning Commission held a
public hearing on the remaining 2006 Zoning Map
Amendments for Areas X and AA. Staff presented a
proposed rezone change for Area X from M-2 Heavy
Industrial to C-3 Heavy Commercial and R-4 Multiple Family
Residential. The proposed rezone change for Area AA is
from R-3 Two-family, Duplex Residential to C-3 Heavy
Commercial. Staff recommended approval for both areas.
The Planning Commission ultimately recommended denial
for Area X. The rezone for Area X is included in Ordinance
No. 6067. Area AA will be addressed separately, at a later
date.
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6067.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
3. Ordinance No. 6068
F4.3
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Auburn City Code Section 19.04.070
of the Auburn City Code related to transportation impact
fees by amending of the Auburn City Code "Exemptions" to
provide for an exemption from the payment of transportation
impact fees for development activity in the Downtown Plan
Area which exemption shall have a sunset date of June 30,
2007
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6068.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
4. Ordinance No. 6069
F4.3
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Chapter 8.08 of the Auburn City
Code relating to solid waste
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6069 as
revised and distributed earlier.
In response to a question from Councilmember Singer,
Councilmember Cerino advised that adjustments in fees
were made to eliminate, as much as possible, the subsidy of
one class of customer by another class of customer.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 4120
03.9 V-02-06
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, receiving a petition for Street Vacation V-02-06
and setting a public hearing to consider the vacation of the
north 30 feet of parcels 0520053052 and 0520053053
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located near Lake Tapps Parkway East within the City bf
Auburn, Washington
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember
Thordarson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4120.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Resolution No. 4122
F4.3
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, providing for amendment to the City of Auburn
Fee Schedule, to adopt truck-dependant land use
supplementary transportation impact fees
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember
Thordarson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4122.
In response to a question from Councilmember Singer,
Finance Director Coleman confirmed that the truck-
dependent land use supplementary transportation impact
fees will be separately accounted for from other
transportation impact fees under a separate account.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Resolution No. 4123
A3.16.11
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
a contract with Washington2 Advocates, LLC, for consulting
services
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember
Norman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4123.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
4. Resolution No. 4124
A3.28.3
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to
execute an Agreement for Services between the City of
Auburn and the Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce to
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operate a Visitor Information Center and to provide services
associated with supporting the City's economic development
efforts
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember
Norman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4124.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
5. Resolution No. 4125
A1.3
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute a Seattle -
King County Department of Public Health Memorandum of
Understanding on the Local Hazardous Waste Management
Program for 2007 activities in the amount of Thirteen
Thousand Four Hundred Twenty Dollars and Forty Seven
Cents ($13,420.47)
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4125.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
6. Resolution No. 4126
A3.7.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, repealing Resolution No. 3955 passed
December 19, 2005, and designating the members, powers,
duties and meeting times and days of all standing
committees of the City Council of the City of Auburn.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4126.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
7. Resolution No. 4127
A3.16.3
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
Amendment No. 1 to Agreement for Professional Services
AG-C-286 between the City of Auburn and Harris &
Associates, Inc.
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Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4127.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
8. Resolution No. 4128
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington establishing for an initial six months a
moratorium on the filing of applications for licenses, permits,
and approvals for the siting, placement or installation of
used manufactured homes within the City of Auburn, other
than in mobile home parks, and setting a public hearing for
the 2nd day of January 2007, to consider the moratorium on
the filing of applications for certain permits and approvals for
the siting, placement or location of used manufactured
homes within the City
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4128.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
9. Resolution No. 4129
03.4.2.1.2
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, extending for an additional six months a
moratorium on the filing of applications for licenses, permits
and approvals for commercial and industrial land uses
zoned M1 (Light Industrial) and M2 (Heavy Industrial) along
and near the east side of the A Street SE corridor and
setting a public hearing for the 16th day of January, 2007, to
consider the moratorium on the filing of applications for
certain licenses, permits and approvals for commercial and
industrial land uses in said area
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4129.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
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IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 8:33 p.m.
APPROVED THE 1.\~ DAY OF JANUARY 2007.
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Peter B. Lewis, Mayor Da elle Daskam, City Clerk
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
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