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CITY OF
VITASHINGTON
I. CALL TO ORDER
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
May 21, 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 Singer was
excused from the meeting as she is in Japan on behalf of the
Puget Sound Regional Council.
Staff members present included: Interim Planning Director David
Osaki, City Attorney Daniel B. Heid, Finance Director Shelley
Coleman, Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Chief of
Police Jim Kelly, Human Resources and Risk Management Director
Brenda Heineman, Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy, Senior
Planner Elizabeth Chamberlain, GIS Manager Ashley Riggs, and
City Clerk Danielle Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a) "State of the Port" Address
Port Commissioner Bob Edwards presented a "State
of the Port" address and briefed the Council on
accomplishments and activities at the Port of Seattle.
Approximately 30 million passengers passed through
Sea-Tac Airport and over 2 million cargo containers
passed through the Port over the last year.
Approximately 200 cruise ships visit the cruise
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terminals and many of those ships home port in
Seattle. Commissioner Edwards reported that the
Port plans to relocate the cruise ship terminals to the
north end of the harbor. The old cruise ship terminal
will be renovated to create a new 70-acre cargo
terminal.
The third airport runway will be operational in late
2008, and the Sound Transit light rail connection to
the airport will be completed in 2009.
Commissioner Edwards spoke regarding the land
exchange between the Port and King County,
whereby the Port would acquire Boeing Field from
King County in exchange for the rail corridor on the
east side of Lake Washington.
Commissioner Edwards also spoke regarding the
importance of the Port to the regional economy.
Each year, the Port generates about $12 billion in
revenue. Airport passengers have steadily increased
and the seaport has set new records for grain
volumes and cruise passengers.
Commissioner Edwards spoke regarding the Port's
environmental record. The taxi fleet runs on natural
gas and many of the cargo handling vehicles utilize
bio-diesel. Major shipping customers and cruise
ships use low-sulfur fuel while in port or use shore
power.
Commissioner Edwards thanked the Council for the
City's longstanding partnership on freight mobility and
wetlands restoration.
Councilmember Thordarson commented regarding
the Port's acquisition and development of
approximately 69 acres of property in Auburn west of
the Green River and south of South 277th Street as a
wetland mitigation site for the third runway project.
Councilmember Thordarson expressed concern that
the Port did not consult with the City prior to acquiring
the property to determine whether there were more
viable properties for wetland mitigation that would
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interfere less with the City's development in the north
end of the city.
Councilmember Peloza inquired as to how the waste
water from cruise ships is processed. Commissioner
Edwards advised that cruise ships have onboard
wastewater treatment facilities. The cruise ships are
not allowed to discharge into Elliott Bay.
In response to questions from Councilmember
Wagner, Commissioner Edwards reported that the
Port's property tax levy is approximately $68 million.
The Port's capital spending is over $500 million.
Mayor Lewis thanked Commissioner Edwards for
attending this evening's meeting and providing the
Council with an update on Port activities.
b) Proclamation - "National Public Works Week"
Mayor Lewis declared the week of May 20-26, 2007
as "National Public Works Week" in the city of Auburn
and presented the proclamation to Public Works
Director Dennis Dowdy.
2. Appointments
There were no appointments for Council consideration.
D. Agenda Modifications
Resolution No. 4180 was removed from the agenda.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Closed Record Hearing
The following is a closed record hearing where any public
testimony must be strictly limited to the issues involving the
proposals and must also be limited to comments "on the record".
No new or additional evidence may be allowed.
1. Application No. PLT06-0003
The request of Prium Development LLC for a preliminary
plat to subdivide 5.2 acres, located near the intersection of
Lake Tapps Parkway and Franklin Avenue SE, into 16 lots
and two tracts for wetlands and buffers and utilities with two
plat modifications.
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Senior Planner Chamberlain presented the staff report for
Application No. PLT06-0003. On March 28, 2007, the
Hearing Examiner held a public hearing on the preliminary
plat application and issued a recommendation for approval
with two plat modifications. The applicant is requesting a
plat modification for the extension of a dead-end road that
exceeds 600 feet. Some of the topography issues with the
property include wetlands on the eastern portion of the
property and the Northwest Pipeline that bisects the
property. The proposed dead-end road is 675 feet in length
and dead ends at City owned property to the north, which is
reserved for a future park. Rather than placing a cul-de-sac
at the end of the proposed road, the applicant is requesting
to stub the road for a connection into the City's property
when it is developed. The second plat modification request
is for the horizontal curve radius. The proposed road radius
is 170 feet whereas the City standard is 370 feet. Due to the
site constraints (the gas pipeline to the east and Lake Tapps
Parkway to the south, meeting the 370 foot standard is
difficult. The dead end street will have low traffic volumes
and speeds.
Senior Planner Chamberlain explained that access to the
Carter Estates plat is through the recently approved North
Tapps Estates plat.
Councilmember Wagner commented that the reference to
curve radius should be in "feet" rather than "degrees."
Public Works Director Dowdy confirmed that the reference
should be in feet. It was noted that the Hearing Examiner
findings also incorrectly reference "degrees" rather than
"feet."
Councilmember Thordarson noted that the Dieringer School
District has requested a 100 foot radius cul-de-sac to
accommodate school bus turnaround. The plat has a 94.7
foot radius. Senior Planner Chamberlain reported that there
is a plat condition that the applicant work with the Dieringer
School District to find a location for a safe school bus pick
up and drop off. Councilmember Thordarson recommended
that the school bus pick up and drop off be located within the
plat and not on Lake Tapps Parkway.
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Councilmember Peloza expressed concern regarding the
distance of the gas pipeline .right-of-way to the nearest
house in the plat.
Councilmember Wagner stated that he believes that the
Valley Regional Fire Authority (VRFA) prefers a 100 foot cul-
de-sac. Senior Planner Chamberlain responded that the
VRFA reviewed the plat application; no comments other
than for fire hydrant placing were received. Additionally, the
proposed cul-de-sac design meets City standards.
In response to questions from Councilmember Wagner,
Senior Planner Chamberlain reported that the wetland track
will not be deeded to the City and will be maintained by the
homeowners association. Upon further review, it was noted
that the Hearing Examiner decision did not contain a
provision regarding the wetland maintenance responsibility.
Staff suggested that the Council add a condition regarding
the responsibility for wetland maintenance. City Attorney
Heid suggested that the plat conditions also include
language regarding the City's ability to lien the owners of the
lots of the plat for expenses incurred by the City for
maintenance of the common areas and wetlands should the
homeowners association fail to perform needed
maintenance.
Mayor Lewis opened the closed record hearing at 8:08 p.m.
No one in the audience requested to address the Council.
Mayor Lewis closed the hearing.
Councilmember Wagner recommended that the cul-de-sac
should be 100 feet to accommodate school bus and fire
truck turnaround. Public Works Director Dowdy explained
that the City's design standards provide that the diameter of
the paved surface shall be 75 feet with an ultimate right-of-
way of 90 feet.
(See Resolution No. 4182 under Item VIII.B.2 of these
minutes for further action on this item.)
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.
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No one from the audience requested to speak during audience
participation.
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. The Committee approved consent items, contract
administration items, Ordinance No. 6088, Resolution No. 4187,
and Resolution No. 4188. The Committee discussed the status of
the airport taxiway pro~ect, the third annual citizen survey, an
address correction on 6 Street SE, Resolution No. 4191, and the
City Hall space needs study. The next regular meeting of the
Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for June 4, 2007 at
5:00 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Norman reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met May 11, 2007. The Committee recommended
approval of Resolution No. 4181 accepting a grant from King
Conservation District and contract administration items related to
Game Farm Park soccer field improvements. The Committee
discussed the B Street Plaza renovation as presented by the
Auburn Downtown Association, wayfinding signage, a Request for
Proposals for the Auburn Environmental Park District/Green Zone
Plan, the Shoreline Management Master Plan, downtown sidewalk
design, and the Sunndalen development agreement. The next
regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development
Committee is scheduled for May 29, 2007 at 5:00 p.m.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met May 14,
2007. The Committee discussed the proposed Project Ace right-of-
way use permit. The Committee approved the surplus of one
vehicle; approved a consultant agreement for engineering services;
initiated projects for the Lea Hill Intertie Booster Pump Station,
crack sealing, and the Auburn Way overlay; and approved other
contract administration items. The Committee also discussed the
King Conservation District grant, development agreements for
Renaissance at Auburn and Sunndalen, the condition of Well 5B,
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an update on surveys of unsewered areas, the Kersey 3 Roegner
Park sewer easement, the Muckleshoot Bingo Hall signal and
channelization, and corrugated polyethylene storm drainage pipe.
The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is
scheduled for May 29, 2007 at 2:30 p.m.
D. Finance
Chair Backus reported the Finance Committee met this evening at
6:30. The Committee approved consent items including payroll
and claims vouchers, Ordinance No. 6097 regarding Business
Improvement Area assessments, Resolution No. 4186 approving
an agreement with Highland Courte Treatment Center, Resolution
No. 4190 regarding surplus property, and Resolution No. 4191
approving a strategic plan for the downtown revitalization catalyst
area. The Committee also discussed Resolution No. 4187, the
latest citizen survey, quarterly financial reports, and the City Hall
space needs study. The next regular meeting of the Finance
Committee is scheduled for June 4, 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 Backus reported on Auburn Clean Sweep held
May 12, 2007 and the Auburn Stakes race at Emerald Downs.
Councilmember Norman commented on Auburn's Clean Sweep
held May 12, 2007. Councilmember Norman thanked the Kiwanis
Club for sponsoring the breakfast held in conjunction with the
Clean Sweep event. Councilmember Norman also reported on
meetings with the City's diversity consultants, a realtors
presentation on housing issues, and a meeting with representatives
of The Seattle Times regarding their new southeast neighborhood
newspaper section.
Councilmember Cerino reported on his attendance at the Puget
Sound Regional Council Transportation Committee meeting and
the Pierce County Review Council meeting.
Councilmember Thordarson reported on his attendance at the
Washington Economic Development Association meeting in
Spokane, Auburn Clean Sweep, the Cascade Land Conservatory
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meeting, the Regional Transit Committee meeting, and a meeting
with representatives of The Seattle Times regarding their new
southeast neighborhood newspaper section.
Councilmember Peloza reported that he attended the annual
Auburn employee luncheon, the King County Solid Waste Advisory
Committee meeting, and Auburn's Clean Sweep event.
Councilmember Peloza also commented on reclaimed water that
will be produced by Brightwater Treatment Plant and its potential
uses.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Lewis commented on Auburn Clean Sweep and its first
beginnings nearly five years ago. He commended the more than
600 community members who participated in this year's event to
plant shrubs along the west side of the A Street SE corridor. Mayor
Lewis also commented on his attendance at the 24th Annual
Auburn Rotary Scholarship program, the Auburn Stakes race at
Emerald Downs, Chinook Elementary School honor society
induction, the Police Citizens Academy graduation, the King County
Flood Control Advisory Committee meeting, the Auburn Relay for
Life event, and the Green River Community College Artisan
speaker series.
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 May 7, 2007 regular City Council meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2, F4.9.5
Claims
Claims check numbers 362263 through 362816 in the
amount of $2,860,790.44 and dated May 21, 2006.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 519449 to 519587 in the amount of
$626,183.59 and electronic deposit transmissions in the
amount of $932,210.95 for a grand total of $1,558,394.54 for
the pay period covering May 3, 2007 to May 16, 2007.
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C. Contract Administration
1. Parks Project Number CP0608A
05.2 CP0608A
City Council award Contract 07-04, Project No. CP0608A,
Game Farm Park Soccer Field Renovation -Earthwork, to
TF Sahli Construction on their low bid of $420,000 (including
Bid Items #1 - #3), plus Washington State sales tax of
$37,380 for a total contract price of $457,380, plus add
Alternate #1 in the amount of $15,000.
2. Parks Project Number CP0608B
05.2 CP0608B
City Council award Contract 07-05, Project No. CP0608B,
Game Farm Park Soccer Field Renovation -Synthetic Turf,
to Sportexe on their low bid of $685,722 plus Washington
State sales tax of $61,029 for a total contract price of
$746,751.
3. Public Works Project Number CP0642
04.12.1 CP0642
City Council approve Final Pay Estimate #1 to Small Works
Contract 06-27 in the amount of and for a total contract price
of $29,645 with Apply A Line, Inc., and accept construction
of Project No. CP0642, Qwick Kurb Installation.
4. Public Works Consultant Agreement Number AG-C-288
A3.16.9, 04.8.1 PR C518A
City Council grant permission to enter into Consultant
Agreement No. AG-C-288 with HCWL Engineers, Inc. for
engineering services for Project No. C518A, Downtown
Storm Water Quality Facility.
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
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VIII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
1. Ordinance No. 6088
01.8.3
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Chapter 2.75 of the Auburn City
Code relating to emergency services
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6088.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
2. Ordinance No. 6097
A1.10
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Ordinance No. 4293, Section 2,
Paragraph B regarding the amount of assessments for
businesses within the Business Improvement Area
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember
Thordarson seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No.
6097.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 4181
F5.3
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the acceptance of grant funds from
the King Conservation District Grant Program to take steps
to restore both salmon and other critical habitat within the
Mill Creek Corridor by initiating the design and permitting
process for project, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute an agreement with the King Conservation District
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Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember
Backus seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4181.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
2. Resolution No. 4182
03.5 PLT06-0003
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving a Preliminary Plat Application to
subdivide 5.2 acres into 16 lots and two tracts for wetlands
and buffers and utilities with two plat modifications, within
the City of Auburn, Washington
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember
Backus seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4182 with the
following modifications:
1. Amend plat documents to read 170 feet and 370 feet
rather than 170 degrees and 370 degrees
2. Verify the needs of school bus turn radius and whether or
not the plat conditions need to be changed to reflect a
100 foot turn diameter
3. City will require a statement on the plat that the obligation
to maintain the wetland and common areas is
enforceable by the City through liens on each of the lots
of the plat
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
3. Resolution No. 4186
A1.4.1
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 Highland
Courte Treatment Center for the term May 17, 2007 -May
16, 2008
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember
Thordarson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4186.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
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4. Resolution No. 4187
F5.4.8
A Resolution of the City Council
Washington, formally accepting a
Washington, Military Department i
Three Thousand Eight Hundred
Forty Seven Cents ($23,857.47)
of the City of Auburn,
grant from the State of
n the amount of Twenty
Fifty Seven Dollars and
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4187.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
5. Resolution No. 4188
05.1.2, 03.5 PLT05-0002
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute a Temporary
Sewer Easement and Right-of-Entry, and Construction
Agreement with Kersey 3 Improvements, LLC to complete
construction of sewer improvements within Roegner Park
associated with private development
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4188.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
6. Resolution No. 4190
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 Councilmember
Thordarson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4190.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
7. Resolution No. 4191
A3.4.1.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, adopting and approving the Strategic Plan for
the City of Auburn Downtown Revitalization Catalyst Area
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Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember
Thordarson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4191 as
modified by the Municipal Services Committee earlier this
evening.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 9:01 p.m.
APPROVED THE '~w`{'`" DAY OF JUNE 2007.
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Peter B. Lewis, Mayor
Dan le Daskam, City Clerk
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available for review at the City Clerk's Office and at the Library.
Internet: http://www.auburnwa.gov
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