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A TY OF
WASHINGTON
I. CALL TO ORDER
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
July 7, 2008 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, Sue Singer, Gene Cerino, Nancy Backus, Bill
Peloza, Lynn Norman and Virginia Haugen.
Staff members present included: Assistant Building Official Patrick
Gravseth; Information Services Director Lorrie Rempher; Chief of
Police Jim Kelly; City Attorney Daniel B. Heid; Finance Director
Shelley Coleman; Human Resources and Risk/Property
Management Director Brenda Heineman; Museum Director Patricia
Cosgrove; Planning, Building and Community Director Cindy Baker;
City Engineer Dennis Selle; Principal Planner Elizabeth
Chamberlain; Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber; and
City Clerk Danielle Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a) Mayor Lewis presented Auburn Videographer Jason
Jones with the Washington Museum Association
Award of Excellence. Jason Jones was honored for
his exceptional work with the White River Valley
Museum and the City of Auburn to produce the video
taped oral histories for the project: Auburn, Our
History. As the producer for the project, Jason filmed
the interviews, edited the footage, inserted photos,
and added the music. Museum Director Cosgrove
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thanked Jason for his efforts to preserve the history of
Auburn.
2. Appointments
There was no appointment for Council consideration.
D. Agenda Modifications
There was no agenda modification.
CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1. Proposed Address Changes
04.9.2
The City Council to conduct a public hearing on the City's
proposal to institute address changes to three single-family
residences on parcel numbers 214980-0342, 214980-0350
and 214980-0361 in order to bring the addresses in
compliance with the City's addressing system.
Existing Address Proposed Address
1517 4t Street SE 335 R Street SE
15184 th Street SE 337 R Street SE
15224 th Street SE 339 R Street SE
Assistant Building Official Patrick Gravseth explained that
while performing an address inventory, staff discovered that
three addresses (1517 4th Street SE, 1518 4th Street SE and
15224 th Street SE) were in error and not in compliance with
the City's address system. To date, one affected property
has contacted the City and expressed agreement with the
change. Auburn City Code requires that the City Council
conduct a public hearing on a City initiated address change.
Mayor Lewis opened the hearing at 7:37 p.m.
Margot Rowland, 1522 4th Street SE, Auburn
Ms. Rowland expressed opposition to the proposal to
change her address. She urged the Council to retain the
existing address.
Rob Rowland, 1522 4th Street SE, Auburn
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Mr. Rowland expressed opposition to the proposal to change
his address. He stated that. he and his family have
experienced no difficulty with emergency services response.
He objected to the change of address due to the cost and
inconvenience.
There being no further public comment, Mayor Lewis closed
the hearing at 7:40 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tern Singer inquired whether the Valley Regional
Fire Authority (VRFA) concurred with the proposed address
changes. Mayor Lewis advised that the VRFA is a member
of the City's addressing committee that reviews addresses
for compliance with the City's addressing system.
In response to a question from Councilmember Wagner,
Planning, Building and Community Director Baker advised
that the three residences affected by the proposed address
change access their properties from the panhandle access.
Councilmember Haugen moved and Mayor Pro Tem Singer
seconded to table the proposed address changes
(Resolution No. 4354).
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
Councilmember Cerino requested that the Valley Regional
Fire Authority, the Auburn Police Department, and Risk
Management provide written statements regarding the
proposed address changes.
2. Moratorium
03.10.1
Resolution No. 4357, adopted May 19, 2008, established an
initial six-month moratorium on the filing of applications for
conditional use permits (CUP) for property located within the
R-2 Single Family Residential District, the R-3 Two-Family
(Duplex) Residential District and the C-1 Light Commercial
District within the City of Auburn, including, specifically,
CUPs pursuant to Section 18.14.030 of the Auburn City
Code (ACC), paragraphs (C), (F) and (H) for the R-2 District;
CUPs pursuant to Section 18.16.030 ACC, paragraphs (G)
and (J) for the R-3 District; and CUPs pursuant to Section
18.26.030 ACC, paragraph (A) for the C-1 District. RCW
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35A.63.220 requires the Council to conduct a public hearing
on this moratorium within sixty days from the effective date
of the moratorium.
Principal Planner Elizabeth Chamberlain presented the staff
report on the moratorium. Resolution No. 4357, adopted
May 19, 2008, established a moratorium on conditional use
permits in three zones in the City: R2 (single family
residential), R3 (two-family/duplex) and C1 (light
commercial). The moratorium is also specific to certain uses
in each zone: in the R2 zone it is specific to duplexes, multi-
family and professional offices; in the R3 zone it is specific
to multi-family and professional offices; and in the C1 zone it
is specific to multi-family/apartments.
The moratorium is in effect for a period of six months and is
scheduled to expire on November 12, 2008, unless
repealed, extended or modified by the City Council. Staff
recommends the City Council maintain the moratorium as
established by Resolution No. 4357.
Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing at 7:51.
Herman Ansingh, 909 5t" Street NE, Auburn
Mr. Ansingh commented regarding the process for the
moratorium and any future amendments to the city code
involving conditional use permits. He requested that he be
notified of any further action on the issue.
There being no further public comment, Mayor Lewis closed
the hearing at 7:54 p.m.
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.
There was no audience participation.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for Council review.
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I11. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A3.7.6
A. Municipal Services
Chair Cerino reported the Municipal Services Committee met June
23rd. The Committee approved Ordinance No. 6198 regarding
graffiti and Resolution No. 4354 relating to address corrections.
The Committee also discussed the 4th of July preparations,
Resolution No. 4367 accepting the 2007 King County Buildable
Lands Report, public television productions on Valley Regional
System and Channel 21, jail alternatives, and helicopter noise
issues. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services
Committee is scheduled for July 14, 2008 at 3:30 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Norman reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met June 23rd. The first part of the meeting was
devoted to a joint session with the Human Services Committee.
The Committee also approved Resolution No. 4367 accepting the
2007 King County Buildable Lands Report, Consultant Agreement
No. AG-C-320 with Grette Associates, Inc. for environmental
permitting services, Resolution No. 4368 regarding sustainability,
and ORD 6190 relating to downtown design standards. The
Committee also discussed parking at Fulmer Park, proposed code
amendments relating to storage containers, parks inventory, the
2008 Comprehensive Plan amendments, and a commercial lease
agreement with the Boys and Girls Club of King County. The next
regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development
Committee is scheduled for July 14, 2008.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met this
afternoon at 3:30 p.m. The Committee approved right-of-way use
permits for Auburn Medical Oncology construction, Auburn
Downtown Association sidewalk sale, and King County haul route
for levee improvements. The Committee also approved contract
administration items including award of Contract No. 08-07 for the
Olympic Middle School Pedestrian Improvement Project, Final Pay
Estimate for Project CP0637 Traffic Safety Improvements and
Luminare Repair and Final Pay Estimate for Project CP0742
Auburn Way Overlay Project. The Committee also reviewed
Resolution No. 4371 calling for a hearing on right-of-way vacation
for the block south of City Hall, and Resolution No. 4372
authorizing the Mayor to award the bid to the lowest responsible
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bidder for Project No. CP0811 2008 Arterial Pavement Patching.
The Committee also discussed the 8t" and R Street NE signal
design, the Transportation Improvement Plan, Ordinance No. 6190,
Consultant Agreement with Grette Associates, Resolution No. 4365
setting the date for a public hearing regarding the potential
disestablishment of the Business Improvement Area, surplus
property, capital project status, and infill projects. The next regular
meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for July 21,
2008 at 3:30 p.m.
D. Finance
Chair Backus reported the Finance Committee met this evening at
6:30. The Committee approved consent items consisting of claims
and payroll vouchers, Ordinance No. 6191 relating to changing
references to Mayor Pro Tern to Deputy Mayor, Resolution No.
4365 setting the date for a public hearing regarding the potential
disestablishment of the Business Improvement Area, Resolution
No. 4369 approving a commercial lease agreement between the
City and the Boys and Girls Club of King County, Resolution No.
4370 declaring certain property items as surplus. The Committee
also discussed Resolution No. 4372 authorizing the Mayor to award
the bid for Project No. CP0811 and the Federal Aviation
Administration parallel taxiway grant timeline. The next regular
meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for July 21, 2008
at 6:30 p.m.
E. Community Center
Chair Wagner reported the Community Center Committee was
scheduled to meet June 27t"; however, no quorum was present.
The Committee member present and staff members discussed the
traffic analysis for the Community Center and possible traffic
impact fees. The next meeting of the Community Center
Committee has not been scheduled at this time.
F. Downtown Redevelopment
Chair Norman reported the Downtown Redevelopment Committee
met on June 25t and toured the Portland (Oregon) Pearl District
and its public amenities, walkability, and materials used in the
redevelopment of the area. The next regular meeting of the
Downtown Redevelopment Committee is scheduled for July 8,
2008 at 3:30 p.m.
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IV. REPORTS
At this time the Mayor and City Council may report on significant items
associated with their appointed positions on state, regional and local
organizations.
A. From the Council
Mayor Pro Tern Singer reported the Committee of the Whole met
June 30th and discussed climate change, the City's carbon
footprint, and methods to increase sustainability. The Committee
of the Whole also reviewed a possible hospital overlay district and
received a report from Councilmembers Backus and Norman on
economic development. Mayor Pro Tern Singer also reported on a
recent Puget Sound Regional Council meeting which included
discussion on new tools for analysis of alternatives in
transportation. Additionally, Mayor Pro Tern Singer and
Councilmember Wagner attended the YMCA Community Leaders
Forum. Mayor Pro Tern Singer happily announced the birth of a
new granddaughter on July 1S .
Councilmember Wagner reported that he attended the July 2nd
meeting of the Regional Access and Mobility Partnership, which is
the Pierce County transportation planning coalition. The meeting
included discussion of the proposed SR 167 extension and a
celebration of the completion of the D Street Overpass project in
Tacoma.
Councilmember Backus reported that she and Councilmember
Wagner represented the Mayor at the Kids Day celebration on
June 20th. Councilmember Backus congratulated Parks, Arts and
Recreation Director Faber on another successful Kids Day
celebration.
Councilmember Peloza reported on his attendance at the Water
Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) 9 budget management meetings
and a King County Water Pollution Abatement Advisory Committee
meeting.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Lewis spoke regarding a visit by a group of Auburn residents
who had just returned from Pyeongchang, South Korea.
Pyeongchang is looking to form a youth exchange program with an
American city. Mayor Lewis announced that the Mayor of
Pyeongchang is planning a visit to Auburn next year in anticipation
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of forming an education, cultural and economic development
exchange relationship with Auburn.
Mayor Lewis reported on the U.S. Mayors' Conference. He noted
that he was appointed to the U.S. Mayors team to address the
needs of the cities during the transition to the new presidency.
Mayor Lewis commented on the 4'" of July celebration held at Les
Gove Park and also briefly commented regarding the enforcement
of the City's fireworks ordinance.
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 June 16, 2008 regular City Council
meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2, F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 375616 through 375622 and 375625
through 376220 in the amount of $2,520,898.76 and dated
July 7, 2008.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 523692 to 523828 in the amount of
$336,954.70 and electronic deposit transmissions in the
amount of $1,132,680.29 for a grand total of $1,469,634.99
for the pay period covering June 12, 2008 to July 2, 2008.
C. Contract Administration
1. Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. AG-C-320
A3.16.7
City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No.
AG-C-320 with Grette Associates, LLC related to
environmental services
2. Public Works Project No. CP0759
04.12.1 CP0759
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City Council award Contract 08-07, Project No. CP0759,
Olympic Middle School Pedestrian Improvements, to
Rodarte Construction Inc. on their low bid of $131,481.00.
3. Public Works Project No. CP0742
04.9.1 CP0742
City Council approve Final Pay Estimate No. 4 to Contract
07-13, in the amount of $20,445.90 for a total contract price
of $602,833.87 with Northwest Asphalt, Inc. and accept the
construction of Project No. CP0742, Auburn Way Pavement
Overlay 4th Street SE to 4th Street NE.
4. Small Works Project No. CP0637
04.9.1 CP0637
City Council approve Final Pay Estimate No. 5 to Small
Works Contract 06-26 in the amount of $5,200 for a total
contract price of $218,915.90, with Transtech Electric and
accept construction of Project No. CP0637, Traffic Safety
Improvements and Luminare Repair and Replacements.
D. Call for Public Hearing
03.4.2.1.2
City Council to schedule a hearing on July 21, 2008 on the
proposed extension of the moratorium on the filing of land use
applications, building and grading permit applications in the
drainage area contributing surface flows to Mill Creek tributaries
0045, 0047, 0048 and 0053 as identified by King County.
Mayor Pro Tern 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
Ordinance No. 6188
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01.8
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, creating a new Section 9.54.020 to the Auburn
City Code relating to graffiti
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6188.
Councilmember Backus moved to remove all reference to
"marker pens" from the proposed ordinance. Mayor Pro
Tern Singer seconded.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
Mayor Pro Tern Singer and Councilmember Haugen
expressed opposition to the proposed ordinance.
Councilmember Cerino spoke in support of the ordinance.
MOTION TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 6188, AS
AMENDED, CARRIED. 5-2. Mayor Pro Tern Singer and
Councilmember Haugen voted no.
2. Ordinance No. 6190
03.4.1.1
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Section 18.29.070 of the Auburn
City Code relating to downtown design standards
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember
Backus seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No.
6190.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Ordinance No. 6191
A4.5
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Sections 2.03.030, 2.03.050,
2.12,030, 2.51.020, 2.80.030, and 9.04.010 of the Auburn
City Code relating to the position of Deputy Mayor
Councilmember Backus moved to introduce and adopt
Ordinance No. 6191, with a correction to page 5, Section 5,
to delete the words "Fire Chief' from the order of
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succession. Motion was seconded by Councilmember
Peloza.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 4354
04.9.2
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, assigning corrected addresses for three single
family residences
Resolution No. 4354 was tabled earlier under Item II.A.1 of
these minutes.
2. Resolution No. 4365
A1.10
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, setting a public hearing to consider whether or
not to disestablish the Auburn Central Business District
Parking and Business Improvement Area, following receipt
of a petition requesting disestablishment
Councilmember Backus moved and Mayor Pro Tem Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4365.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Resolution No. 4367
A1.3
A Resolution of the City of Auburn, Washington
acknowledging and accepting the 2007 King County
Buildable Lands Report
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember
Backus seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4367.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
4. Resolution No. 4368
03.7.4
A Resolution of the City of Auburn, Washington, establishing
support for increased local, regional, national, and global
sustainability
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Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember
Backus seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4368.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
5. Resolution No. 4369
A3.17
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
a Commercial Lease Agreement between the City of Auburn
and the Boys and Girls Club of King County (BGCKC)
Councilmember Backus moved and Mayor Pro Tern Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4369.
Councilmember Wagner noted a scrivener's error and that
references to "Teen Center" be changed to read "Tween
Teen Center."
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
6. Resolution No. 4370
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 Mayor Pro Tern Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4370.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
7. Resolution No. 4371
03.9 V04-08
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, initiating street vacation proceedings and
setting a public hearing to consider the vacation of the alley
south of West Main Street between A Street SW and South
Division Street
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4371.
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MOTION CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Haugen voted
no.
8. Resolution No. 4372
04.9.1 CP0811
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 the lowest
responsible bidder for Contract Number 08-11, Project
Number CP0811, 2008 Arterial Pavement Patching
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4372.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
At 8:47 p.m., Mayor Lewis recessed the meeting for a five-minute
intermission and then to executive session for approximately thirty
minutes in order to discuss potential litigation and real estate
transaction(s) pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) and RCW42.30.1 1 0(1)(b)
and (c). Mayor Lewis extended the executive session four times for a
total of fifty-five additional minutes.
Mayor Lewis reconvened the meeting at 10:14 p.m.
Public Works Project CP0724
Councilmember Wagner moved to approve Change Order No. 1 in the
amount of $121,544.32, authorize contract termination, and approve the
Final Pay Estimate in the amount of $92,460.57 for Contract 07-17 with
Nova Contracting, Inc. for Project CP0724, Lea Hill Pump Stations
Decommissioning Project Phase 1. Motion was seconded by
Councilmember Cerino.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
Resolution No. 4375
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
approving the Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of Auburn
and The Stratford Group for the purchase/sale of certain parcels of
property located in the downtown area of Auburn
Councilmember Backus moved and Mayor Pro Tern Singer seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 4375.
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Councilmember Haugen spoke in opposition to the resolution.
Mayor Pro Tern Singer spoke in support of the resolution.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Haugen voted no.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 10:18 p.m.
APPROVED THE
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Petel' B. Lewis, Mayor
Danielle Daskam, City Clerk
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DAY OF JULY 2008.
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