HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-16-2007
CITY OF ~
WASHINGTON
I. CALL TO ORDER
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
January 16, 2007 7:30 PM
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. Mayor Pro Tem Sue Singer was
excused.
Staff members present included: Police Chief Jim Kelly;
Information Services Director Lorrie Rempher; Human Resources
and Risk Management Director Brenda Heineman; Assistant City
Attorney Joseph Beck; Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl
Faber; Finance Director Shelley Coleman; Planning, Building and
Community Director Michael Davolio; Public Works Director Dennis
Dowdy; and City Clerk Danielle Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
There was no announcement.
2. Appointments
City Council to confirm the following reappointments for
three-year terms expiring December 31, 2009:
a) Arts Commission
Ann Baunach
b) Auburn Tourism Board
Khara Litscher
Page 1
City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes January 16. 2007
David Kwok
c) Human Services Committee\
Gary Masterjohn
Marion Thomas
d) Parks and Recreation Board
Vicki Gilthvedt
Stephanie McPhail
e) White River Valley Historical Society Museum
Board
Jean Farrington
Michelle Marshman
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to confirm the reappointments as recommended.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1. Vacation Application No. V02-06
03.9 V-02-06
City Council to conduct a hearing on a petition for vacation
of a portion of public right-of-way located along the north 30
feet of parcels 0520053052 and 0520053053, located near
Lake Tapps Parkway East, in the City of Auburn.
Public Works Director Dowdy presented the staff report on
the proposed vacation of a portion of public right-of-way
located along the north 30 feet of parcels 0520053052 and
0520053053. Director Dowdy displayed a map of the area
proposed for vacation. The right-of-way is located on the
northern boundary of two properties located near Lake
Lapps Parkway Ease. The vacation is requested as part of
the Lakeland East preliminary plat. The right-of-way came
into public existence when Pierce County sold the property
in 1943, reserving the right-of-way for future use. Since that
time, it has been unused. Director Dowdy reported that no
utility has requested retention of a utility easement. The City
has no need for the right-of-way in the future. Staff
Page 2
City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes January 16, 2007
recommends approval of the vacation subject to the
applicant's payment of fifty percent of the current assessed
value pursuant to city code. The current assessed value is
$43,863.16 resulting in a recommended payment by the
applicant of $21,931.08. The schedule of values for the .8
acres of property is included in the Council agenda packet.
In response to a question from Councilmember Wagner,
Director Dowdy reported that the applicant, Investco, is the
only adjacent property owner.
Councilmember Wagner noted that state law allows the City
to collect up to one-half the assessed value of property
vacated. According to a survey by staff, nearly every city
requires the compensation no matter how the right-of-way
was acquired.
In response to a question from Councilmember Norman
regarding notification provided to other utilities of the
pending vacation petition, Director Dowdy reported that the
application for vacation was circulated to utilities
approximately two to three weeks ago.
Mayor Lewis opened. the public hearing at 7:39 p.m.
Angela Wingate, Investco Financial, 1302 Puyallup Street,
Sumner
Ms. Wingate displayed a site map of the Lakeland East plat
and the location of the right-of-way proposed for vacation.
She requested that the Council take into consideration that
almost half of the area proposed to be vacated is in a
wetland or wetland buffer area; she requested a reduction in
the compensation amount.
There being no further public comment, Mayor Lewis closed
the hearing.
2. Moratorium Extension
03.4.2.1.2
City Council to conduct a hearing on the extension of the
moratorium on the filing of any applications for licenses,
permits and/or approvals for commercial and industrial land
uses on certain properties zoned M1 (Light Industrial) and
M2 (Heavy Industrial) along or near the east side of A Street
Page 3
Citv of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes January 16, 2007
SE corridor. On December 18, 2006, the Council adopted
Resolution No. 4129 extending the moratorium an additional
six months to the 19th day of June 2007, unless repealed,
extended or further modified by the City Council. RCW
35A.63.220 requires the Council to conduct a public hearing
on this moratorium within sixty days from the effective date
of the extension
Planning, Building and Development Director Davolio
presented the staff report for the moratorium extension.
Director Davolio stated that the hearing is required due to
the extension of the existing moratorium. The extension will
allow staff to complete negotiations with one applicant that
has requested a development agreement in the moratorium
area.
Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing at 7:42 p.m. There
being no one in the audience who wished to speak regarding
the moratorium extension, Mayor Lewis closed the public
hearing.
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.
No one in the audience requested to address the Council.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for Council review.
D. Agenda Modifications
Revised Resolutions 4138, 4139, 4143 and 4144 were distributed
to the Council prior to the meeting.
111. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A3.7.6
A. Municipal Services
Chair Cerino reported the Municipal Services Committee met
earlier this evening at 5:00. The Committee approved consent
items and discussed Resolutions 4142 and 4144. The Committee
also discussed animal control and rescue; the Lea Hill, West Hill,
Klump and Totem annexations; a consultant agreement with
Heartland LLC; and Resolution No. 4145 regarding the use of court
Page 4
City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes January 16, 2007
commissioners. The next regular meeting of the Municipal
Services Committee is scheduled for February 5, 2007 at 5:00 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Norman reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met January 8, 2007. The Committee recommended
approval of Ordinance No. 6071 related to the Downtown Urban
Center code amendments, Ordinance No. 6072 related to
Downtown Urban Center rezones, Resolution No. 4138 relating to
the Lea Hill annexation, Resolution No. 4139 relating to the West
Hill Annexation, Resolution No. .4040 relating to the Totem
Annexation, Resolution No. 4141 relating to the Klump Annexation,
and Resolutions 4135 and 4136 regarding grants. The Committee
discussed a contract with Mapcon for aerial photography and
photogrammetry, the Auburn Environmental Park, electronic
message boards, addressing for Wesley Homes, and sidewalk
design. The next meeting of the Planning and Community
Development Committee is scheduled for January 22, 2007 at 5:00
p.m.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met January
8, 2007. The Committee approved a final pay estimate for the A
Street SW Loop Project, Ordinance No. 6073 amending the City
speed limits, particularly in the areas of school, Ordinance No.
6074 relating to arterial functional classification, Ordinance No.
6075 repealing city code relating to appointment of school patrol
officers, and Resolution No. 4137 regarding an emergency
declaration for the repair of a water main at 3rd and B Streets NE.
The Committee discussed a contract with Mapcon for aerial
photography, utility billing, a water easement release, status of
grants, traffic calming in the Southeast Main Neighborhood, a
proposed Citizen's Transportation Committee, and interchange
options for Highway 18 and SR 167. The next regular meeting of
the Public Works Committee is scheduled for January 22, 2007 at
2:30 p.m.
D. Finance
Chair Backus reported the Finance Committee met this evening at
6:30. The Committee approved claims and payroll vouchers and
Resolution No. 4143 amending the City's fee schedule. The
Committee discussed a consulting services agreement with
Heartland LLC and Resolution No. 4145 regarding court
commissioners for the Auburn Municipal Court. The next regular
Page 5
City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes January 16. 2007
meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for February 5,
2007 at 6:30 p.m.
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
Councilmember Wagner reported on his attendance at the
Regional Access Mobility Project (RAMP) and his participation in
the interviews for a new Hearing Examiner.
Councilmember Backus reported on the 45t" Miss Auburn
Scholarship Pageant held January 12 and 13, 2007. The new Miss
Auburn is Devonni Partridge sponsored by the Auburn Noon Lions
Club. Councilmember Backus was pleased to announce that the
pageant awarded $60,000 in scholarships to the contestants.
Councilmember Norman reported on her attendance at the final
performance at Auburn Avenue Dinner Theatre. She thanked J.B.
and Jillian Douglas for the role that they have played in the
community. Councilmember Norman also reported on the Auburn
Symphony Orchestra's performance at Benaroya Hall.
Councilmember Cerino spoke regarding his attendance at the
Pierce County Cities and Towns meeting and Auburn's role in
these meetings.
Councilmember Thordarson reported on a meeting regarding
Highway 167, which included a summary of other regional
transportation projects. Councilmember Thordarson reported that
he attended a legislative coalition conference sponsored by the
South County Chambers of Commerce and the Auburn Symphony
Orchestra's performance at Benaroya Hall.
Councilmember Peloza reported that he and other
Councilmembers and the Mayor attended the Suburban Cities
Association regional committee caucus meeting. Councilmember
Peloza also reported on the South Sound Chamber of Commerce
Legislative Conference where the topics of discussion included
transportation and education. Councilmember Peloza also
attended the Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) 9
management committee meeting where discussion included
Page 6
City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes January 16, 2007
Federal, State and King County funding for the salmon habitat
restoration projects along the Duwamish and Green River
watersheds. Councilmember Peloza also attended the Miss
Auburn Scholarship Pageant.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Lewis commented on the South Sound Chamber Coalition
meeting where participants discussed transportation needs and
funding alternatives. Mayor Lewis stated the Miss Auburn
Scholarship Pageant was held January 12 and 13 at the
Performing Arts Center. The Auburn Scholarship Pageant is the
largest local program of Miss America in the entire United States.
The Pageant raised a record $60,000 in .scholarships for the
contestants. Mayor Lewis also commented on the Auburn
Symphony Orchestra performance at Benaroya Hall in Seattle on
January 14t". Mayor Lewis stated that the Auburn Symphony
Orchestra is only one example of the quality arts and entertainment
in the Auburn area. Mayor Lewis advised that the King County
Council passed the countywide flood control district. Mayor Lewis
urged citizens to provide Councilmember Thordarson with their
comments regarding needed transit routes, .schedules and
connections.
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 January 2, 2007 regular City Council
meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2, F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 358602 through 358870 in the
amount of $886,081.74 and claims check numbers 359981
through 359007 in the amount of $372,303.86 and a wire
transfer in the amount of $4,064.79 and dated January 16,
2006.
2. Payroll
Page 7
Citv of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes January 16, 2007
Payroll check numbers 518261 through 518445 in the
amount of $752,346.95 and electronic deposit transmissions
in the amount of $1,115,362.72 for a grand total of
$1,867,709.67 for the pay period covering December 28,
2006 to January 10, 2007.
C. Contract Administration
1. Public Works Project No. 529F, A Street SW Loop
04.9.1 PR 529E
City Council approve Final Pay Estimate No. 5 to Contract
04-15 in the amount of $31,535.98 for a total contract price
of $565,201.27 with RW Scott Construction and accept
construction of Project 529F, A Street SW Loop
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to approve the Consent Agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
VI11. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
1. Ordinance No. 6071
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 18.56.040 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 18.29 of the Auburn City Code, relating to the
Downtown Urban Center District
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember
Backus seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No.
6071.
Page 8
City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes January 16, 2007
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
2. Ordinance No. 6072
03.4.1.1
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, changing the zoning of properties from the C2
"Central Business District" to the DUC "Downtown Urban
Center District" and amending the City's zoning maps
accordingly
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember
Backus seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No.
6072.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
3. Ordinance No. 6073
01.6, 04.10
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Sections 10.12.090, 10.12.100, and
10.12.125 of the Auburn City Code; repealing Sections
10.12.110 and 10.12.120 of the Auburn City Code; and
renumbering Section 10.12.130 of the Auburn City Code to
10.12.065; all relating to speed limits
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember
Thordarson seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No.
6073.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
4. Ordinance No. 6074
04.9
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Chapter 10.20 of the Auburn City
Code; relating to arterial street designations
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember
Thordarson seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No.
6074.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
5. Ordinance No. 6075
Page 9
City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes January 16.2007
01.8
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, repealing Chapter 10.32 of the Auburn City
Code; relating to school patrols
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember
Thordarson seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No.
6075.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
6. Ordinance No. 6076
03.9
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving the vacation of the north 30 feet of
parcels 0520053052 and 0520053053 located near Lake
Tapps Parkway East within the city of Auburn, Washington
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember
Thordarson seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No.
6076.
Councilmembers Wagner and Thordarson suggested
charging less than fifty percent of the assessed value of the
right-of-way because of its location within a wetland area.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to amend the ordinance to require payment of
thirty percent of the assessed value of the property
requested for vacation.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
MOTION TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 6076, AS
AMENDED, PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 4135
F5.5
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the City of Auburn to accept grant
funds from The Boeing Company Community Investor
Program for BRAVO performance sponsorship
Page 10
City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes January 16, 2007
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember
Backus seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4135.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
2. Resolution No. 4136
F5.2.16
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the City of Auburn to accept grant
funds from the Washington State Arts Commission Project
Support Program for sponsorship of Auburn Symphony
Orchestra performances on February 17 and 18, 2007, as
part of the BRAVO series performances
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember
Backus seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4136.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
3. Resolution No. 4137
04.11.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, ratifying an emergency declaration with respect
to the repair of a water main at 3~d and B Streets NE, in
Auburn, Washington
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember
Thordarson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4137.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
4. Resolution No. 4138
03.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, requesting that the annexation of an
unincorporated area contiguous to the corporate limits of the
City be placed before the voters of the proposed annexation
area -annexation of an area commonly known as the "Lea
Hill Annexation Area"
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember
Backus seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4138.
Page 11
City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes January 16, 2007
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
Mayor Lewis stated that the City has been working on
annexing portions of Lea Hill for approximately seven years.
Recently, the City and King County concluded negotiations
and entered into an agreement for the annexation of the Lea
Hill area. Mayor Lewis stated that the purpose of the City's
proposed annexation of the area is to ensure that the area's
infrastructure is kept intact and not overwhelmed by
development in the potential annexation areas.
5. Resolution No. 4139
03.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, requesting that the annexation of an
unincorporated area contiguous to the corporate limits of the
City be placed before the voters of the proposed annexation
area -annexation of an area commonly known as the "West
Hill Annexation Area"
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember
Backus seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4139.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
6. Resolution No. 4140
03.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, requesting that the annexation of an
unincorporated area (island) contiguous to the corporate
limits of the City be placed before the voters of the proposed
annexation area -south of 29th Street SE and west of D
Street SE known as the "Totem Annexation Area"
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember
Backus seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4140.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
7. Resolution No. 4141
03.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, requesting that the annexation of an
unincorporated area (island) contiguous to the corporate
Page 12
City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes January 16, 2007
limits of the City be placed before the voters of the proposed
annexation area located west of Auburn Way North in the
White River Valley Home Tracts 2"d Addition known as the
"Klump District"
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember
Backus seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4141.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
8. Resolution No. 4142
04.4.7
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to initiate
a lease agreement with Thermo King Northwest for golf carts
for the Auburn Golf Course
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember
Backus seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4142.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
9. Resolution No. 4143
F4.3
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending the City of Auburn Fee Schedule for
City of Auburn fees for 2007
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember
Thordarson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4143.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
10. Resolution No. 4144
04.4.7
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 and Kava, LLC for
concessions at the Auburn Golf Course
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4144 as revised in
committee and as distributed prior to the meeting.
Councilmember Cerino outlined the revisions made in the
Page 13
City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes January 16, 2007
Municipal Services Committee: 1) The words "equipment
acquisition reimbursement payment" are deleted from page
3; 2) A description of the property will be inserted prior to
execution of the lease agreement; and 3) "Concessionaire
use" is changed to "joint use" for an area within the building
called the banquet/meeting room.
Councilmember Peloza spoke in favor of Resolution No.
4144.
Councilmember Wagner questioned the term of the
agreement. Mayor Lewis indicated that the term is seven
years.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
APPROVED THE `~~~ DAY OF FEBRUARY 2007.
Peter B. Lewis, Mayor
~ ~,
Danielle 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 a-mail. Complete agenda packets are
available for review at the City Clerk's Office and at the Library.
Internet: http://www.auburnwa.gov
Page 14