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CALL TO ORDER
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
May 7, 2007 7:30 PM
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, Human Resources and Risk Management Director Brenda
Heineman, Chief of Police Jim Kelly, GIS Manager Ashley Riggs,
City Attorney Daniel B. Heid, Parks, Arts and Recreation Director
Daryl Faber, Community Services Coordinator Steven Pitcher,
Financial Planning Manager Dawna Truman, Communications
/Community Relations Manager Duanna Richards, Public Works
Director Dennis Dowdy, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Senior
Planner Elizabeth Chamberlain, Recreation Special
Program/Marketing Supervisor Julie Brewer, Communications
Assistant Dana Hinman, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a) Hometown Hero
Mayor Lewis awarded Auburn's 2006 Hometown Hero
Award to Kellen Kiilsgaard for his lifesaving efforts to
save a man and his young daughter from drowning
while on vacation in Hawaii on February 19th.
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The criteria for award of the Hometown Hero Award is
that a person must reside or work in Auburn and be a
person that has contributed to the Auburn community
through service, dedication and ingenuity or has gone
beyond their call of duty in their work or daily life.
Mayor Lewis noted that Kellen holds a 3.95 grade-
point average, led the Auburn High School football
team to its first ever appearance in the state
championship game and will be attending Stanford
University next year on a football scholarship.
Kellen thanked Mayor Lewis and Councilmembers for
the honor of being named Auburn's Hometown Hero,
and thanked his father, Kijl Kiilsgaard, who is a
teacher and former lifeguard, and who taught Kellen
his lifesaving skills.
b) Proclamation - "Safe Boating Week"
Mayor Lewis proclaimed May 19-25, 2007 as "Safe
Boating Week" in the city of Auburn and presented
the proclamation to Jack Green of the Poverty Bay
Power Squadron.
Mr. Green explained that the mission of the Power
Squadrons across the country is to promote boater
safety and provide boating education. The Power
Squadrons also provide free vessel safety checks.
Mr. Green thanked Mayor Lewis for the proclamation
and urged all citizens to observe safe boating.
c) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in
Financial Reporting
Mayor Lewis presented Finance Director Shelley
Coleman with the Government Finance Officers'
Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence
in Financial Reporting for the year ending December
31, 2005. Auburn is one of 68 cities and counties in
the state to receive the award.
d) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
Mayor Lewis presented the Government Finance
Officers' Association Distinguished Budget
Presentation Award to Finance Director Shelley
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Coleman and Financial Planning Manager Dawna
Truman. Auburn is one of 37 Washington State
entities to receive the Distinguished Budget Award.
Finance Director Coleman stated that all Finance staff
work diligently to prepare the financial reporting and
budgeting documents. Director Coleman noted that
there are only 27 local governments in the state of
Washington to receive both awards for the years
recognized.
e) Washington Recreation & Park Association's
Spotlight Award
Mayor Lewis presented the 2007 Washington
Recreation and Park Association's Spotlight Award in
recognition of the City's Community Calendar to
Councilmember Lynn Norman, Parks and Recreation
Director Daryl Faber, Recreation and Special
Program Marketing Manager Julie Brewer,
Communications/Community Relations Manager
Duanna Richards, Auburn Downtown Association
Director Debbie Luce, Communications Assistant
Dana Hinman and other community partners.
f) Mill Pond Fishing Derby
Mayor Lewis introduced Lions Club Member Bob
Darrigan to report on the Mill Pond Fishing Derby.
Mr. Darrigan reported on the third Annual Fishing
Derby for Special Needs Youth which was held at
Auburn Mill Pond. Members and their families from
nine different clubs joined together to bring this event
to Auburn. Special needs children, their families and
their friends were invited to this year's event and
approximately 110 special needs children and an
equal number of family members attended. Mr.
Darrigan thanked Mayor Lewis, Parks Maintenance
Manager Mike Miller, Auburn Sports and Marine, and
Green River Steelhead Trout Club for their
cooperation in organizing this event.
g) Legislative Update
Senator Claudia Kauffman, representing the 47tH
Legislative District, provided the Council with a brief
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post-session update on legislative issues. Senator
Kauffman spoke on economic development
measures, veterans' issues and funding for
education. Senator Kauffman commended City staff
for their responsiveness to her office and requests for
information.
2. Appointments
City Council to confirm the following appointments for three-
yearterms expiring December 31, 2009:
a) Tourism Board
Jeffrey Sabree
Bob Dunn
Debbie Luce
Jennifer Corona
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to confirm the appointments to the Tourism
Board.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
D. Agenda Modifications
There was no agenda modification.
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.
No one in the audience requested to address the Council.
C. Correspondence
No correspondence was received for Council review.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A3.7.6
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A. Municipal Services
Chair Cerino reported the Municipal Services Committee met this
evening at 5:00. The Committee approved consent items including
contract administration items for Contract Nos. 03-07 and 06-22.
The Committee reviewed and recommended approval of Ordinance
No. 6096 regarding identification of officers for the Police
Department, Resolution No. 4179 supporting the proposal to
change certain King County elective offices to non-partisan,
Resolution No. 4184 approving an interlocal agreement with Black
Diamond, Pacific and Algona related to Washington State Patrol
ACCESS and warrant confirmation. The Committee discussed
Ordinance No. 6088, Ordinance No. 6089, utility taxes, fire
hydrants, and the golf course driving range. The next regular
meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for May
21, 2007 at 5:00 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Norman reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met April 23, 2007. The Committee discussed
proposed downtown sidewalk design standards, B Street Plaza
improvements, Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation's
residence project, and the parks system inventory. The next
regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development
Committee has been rescheduled to meet this Friday, May 11,
2007 at 5:00 p.m.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met April 23,
2007. The Committee reviewed right-of-way use permits; approved
project initiation for the Well 5 upgrade, the 2006 Gateway Sign on
M Street SE, the sewer relining on 19th Drive NE, the Lea Hill pump
station decommissioning, the Save Our Streets program, 2007
Water Improvements, Main Street to 3~d Street SE sewer
replacement; approved advertisement for projects C322A West
Main Street Improvements and CP0737 2007 Citywide Pavement
Patching; and approved consultant agreements. The Committee
also approved Ordinance No. 6084 related to fraudulent utility
billing practices. The Committee discussed proposed downtown
sidewalk design standards, Auburn Way pavement improvements,
and the City's sewer backup response policy. The next regular
meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for May 14,
2007 at 2:30 p.m.
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D. Finance
Chair Backus reported the Finance Committee met this evening at
6:30 p.m. The Committee approved claims and payroll vouchers
and discussed Projects CP0640 and CP0727, Ordinance No. 6096
identifying Police Department officers and positions, Resolution No.
4180 approving a consultant agreement with Thompson Smitch
Consulting Group, the quarterly investment portfolio, Resolution
No. 4184 approving an interlocal agreement related to Washington
State Patrol ACCESS and warrant confirmation, Ordinance No.
6089 regarding transportation impact fees and Ordinance No. 6088
updating the City's emergency services code provisions. The next
regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for May 21,
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
Mayor Pro Tem Singer reported on her attendance at the
Association of Washington Cities Conference on marketing your
city, the Cities and Schools Forum, and her first Puget Sound
Regional Council meeting as Chair. Mayor Pro Tem Singer also
attended a meeting of the Friends of the Latino Friendship Center,
the opening of the Auburn Environmental Park, the April 30tH
Committee of the Whole meeting, a meeting on the one stop
human services center, and the Kent-Auburn-Tamba Sister City
dinner and auction.
Councilmember Wagner reported on his attendance at the Cities
and Schools Forum, the BioBlitz survey of wildlife and plant life at
Auburn Game Farm Park, a Regional Transportation Investment
District meeting, and the fiesta celebration at Les Gove Park.
Councilmember Backus reported she attended the Auburn Noon
Lions Club dinner auction, the Cities and Schools Forum at
Mountainview High School, the grand opening of the Auburn
Environmental Park, the Washington Elementary School's
walkathon, the Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation dance recital
held at Auburn Riverside High School, and the Washington
Elementary third grade class tour of City Hall.
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Councilmember Norman reported on her attendance at the Cities
and Schools Forum, the Latino Friendship Center meeting, the
inaugural opening of the Auburn Environmental Park, the
Committee of the Whole meeting on April 30th, Auburn Regional
Medical Center's ribbon cutting ceremony for their new critical care
facility in Federal Way, a meeting of representatives that are
interested in forming a theater company in Auburn, the Auburn Arts
Commission's tour of Olympic Sculpture Garden in Seattle, the
Sons of Italy 60th Anniversary celebration, and the Auburn Parks,
Arts and Recreation dance recital. Additionally, Councilmember
Norman facilitated the Auburn Symphony Orchestra's retreat.
Councilmember Cerino reported on his attendance at the Pierce
County Review Commission meeting and the Pierce County Cities
and Town Association meeting.
Councilmember Thordarson reported he attended the Lakeland
Homeowners Association meeting, the Regional Transit Committee
meeting, the volunteer luncheon held at the Auburn Senior Center,
the Auburn Noon Lions Club dinner auction, the Buddhist Temple
luncheon, the Cities and Schools Forum, the GriefWorks
fundraising event, the Auburn Symphony Orchestra performance,
and the inaugural opening of the Auburn Environmental Park.
Councilmember Peloza reported that he participated in a tour of the
Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) 9 watershed along the
Green River, the surprise celebration at Auburn Riverside High
School for teacher Geri Rohlff's induction in the National Teachers
Hall of Fame, the Regional Water Quality Committee meeting, and
Governor Gregoire's legislative bill signing event held in Des
Moines today.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Lewis announced that the Clean Sweep event will be held
this Saturday beginning with a breakfast at 7:30 provided by the
Kiwanis Club. This year's Clean Sweep will focus on planting
1,200 English Laurel bushes to create a hedge along "A" Street SE
from 6th Street SE to 37th Street SE. Mayor Lewis also
commented on redevelopment of the downtown area, the Save Our
Streets Program, and the summer youth feeding program.
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.
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A. Minutes
1. Minutes of the April 16, 2007 regular City Council
meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2, F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 361759 through 362262 in the
amount of $2,712,849.91 and a wire transfer in the amount
of $8,820.44 and dated May 7, 2007.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 519299 to 519414 in the amount of
$273,512.43 and electronic deposit transmissions in the
amount of $938,731.43 for a grand total of $1,212,243.86 for
the pay period covering April 12, 2007 to May 2, 2007.
C. Contract Administration
1. Public Works Project No. C322A
04.9.1 C322A
City Council to grant permission to advertise for bids for
Project No. C322A, West Main Street Improvements.
2. Public Works Project No. CP0737
04.9.1 CP0737
City Council to grant permission to advertise for bids for
Project No. CP0737, 2007 Citywide Pavement Patching,
Local Streets.
3. Project No. CP0640
04.4.1 CP0640
City Council to approve Pay Estimate No. 3 (Final) in the
amount of $9,366.97 and accept construction of Contract
06-22, Project CP0640, Emergency Boiler Replacement
4. Project No. CP0727
04.4.17, A3.17
City Council to approve Pay Estimate No. 1 (Final) in the
amount of $29,327.65 and accept construction on Contract
03-07, Asbestos Abatement at the Auburn Avenue Theater
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5. Consultant Services Agreement No. AG-C-298
04.6.2 CP0731, A3.16.9
City Council to approve Consultant Agreement No. AG-C-
298 with PACE Engineers, Inc. for engineering services for
Project No. CP0731, 2007 Sewer Repair and Replacement
Project.
6. Consultant Services Agreement No. AG-C-255
04.9.1 C207A, A3.16.9
City Council to approve Amendment No. 3 to Consultant
Agreement No. AG-C-255 with INCA Engineers, Inc. for
Engineering Services for Project No. C207A - A Street NW
Extension.
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.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Preliminary Plat Application No. PLT06-0003
03.5 PLT06-0003
City Council to consider the request for preliminary plat approval of
a 16 lot subdivision called "Carter Estates".
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Backus
seconded to schedule a closed record hearing on May 21, 2007.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
VIII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
1. Ordinance No. 6084
04.11.2, F4.3
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, adding a new Chapter 13.52 to the Auburn City
Code and amending Section 13.06.210 of the City Code
prohibiting deceptive and fraudulent practices related to third
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party billing for master metered or other un-metered utility
services provided to multi-family and multi-dwelling unit
buildings
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember
Thordarson seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No.
6084.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
2. Ordinance No. 6087
03.5 PLT06-0007
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving the final plat of Terrace View
Townhomes, including and providing for a right of way use
application approval, the relinquishment of easements and
the authorization of a quit claim deed related thereto
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember
Backus seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No.
6.087.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Ordinance No. 6089
A3.4.1.1, F4.3
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Sections 19.04.020 and 19.04.070
of the Auburn City Code related to transportation impact
fees
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember
Thordarson seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No.
6089.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
4. Ordinance No. 6096
A4.5.2, 02.0
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Section 2.24.020 of the Auburn City
Code relating to identification of officers and positions in the
Auburn Police Department
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Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6096.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 4179
A1.3
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, stating the City Council's support for the
proposal to change King County elective offices, including
specifically, the King County Executive and the King County
Council positions to non partisan positions
Following reading of the title of Resolution No. 4179, Mayor
Lewis offered anyone in the audience the opportunity to
speak against Resolution No. 4179. No one requested to
speak regarding Resolution No. 4179.
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember
Thordarson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4179.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Resolution No. 4184
02.0
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
a contract with the cities of Black Diamond, Algona, and
Pacific, Washington, for WSP Access, WASIS, WACIC and
NCIC agency services
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4184.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
At 8:56 p.m., Mayor Lewis recessed the meeting to
executive session for approximately twenty minutes in order
to discuss property acquisition/disposal and pending and
potential litigation.
Mayor Lewis reconvened the meeting at 9:14.
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Resolution No. 4185
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, King County
cities and Yakima County for inmate housing
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4185.
MOTION CARRIED. 7-0.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:14 p.m.
OVED THE ~ ~ DAY OF MAY 2007.
Peter B. Lewis, Mayor Danielle Daskam, City Clerk
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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
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