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CITY OF * * CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
~ WAS H I NGT'ON APRIL 6, 2009 7:30 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Flag Salute
Mayor Peter B. Lewis called the meeting to order 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: Risk Manager Rob Roscoe, City
Attorney Daniel B. Heid, Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy,
Planning, Building and Community Director Cindy Baker, Parks,
Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Chief of Police Jim Kelly,
Information Services Director Lorrie Rempher, Finance Director
Shelley Coleman, Multimedia Manager Jeremy Chevalier, Deputy
Police Chief Bob Lee, Assistant Police Chief Larry Miller, Police
Sergeants Eric Armstrong, Brian Williams, and Mark Caillier, Police
Officers Stan Adamski, Andy Clapp, Tyler Christian, and Steve
Sills, Building Division Manager Rick Hopkins, Senior Center
Supervisor Radine Lozier, and Deputy City Clerk Cathy
Richardson.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a) 2009 Miss Auburn Ali Wallace
Councilmember Backus welcomed 2009 Miss Auburn
Ali Wallace who was in the audience. Ms. Wallace
recently returned from a two week trip to Sierra
Leone, Africa, where she worked on infrastructure
projects and obtaining funding for schooling. Ms.
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Wallace was informed that an Ali Wallace Elementary
and Junior High School will be built in her honor.
Councilmember Backus commended her efforts and
dedication regarding human services.
b) Certificate of Appreciation of Service for Officer
Shaun Feero
Police Chief Kelly reported that Officer Feero is a
military reservist in the Air Force. Officer Feero was
deployed to Iraq from July 2008 to February 2009.
Chief Kelly expressed his pride in Officer Feero for his
service to his country and the Auburn community.
Mayor Lewis read and presented a Certificate of
Appreciation to Officer Feero. Mayor Lewis thanked
Officer Feero for his bravery and sacrifice and
welcomed him home.
c) Proclamation -"YMCA Healthy Kids Day"
Mayor Lewis declared April 18, 2009 as "YMCA
Healthy Kids Day" in the city of Auburn.
Mayor Lewis read and presented the proclamation to
YWCA representatives Wesley Gill and his wife Amy
Gann. Mr. Gill invited everyone to attend "Healthy
Kids Day". Mr. Gill spoke regarding the many
activities that will be held and praised the benefits this
event provides to Auburn children, their parents, and
the community in general. Mr. Gill distributed a flyer
for "YMCA Healthy Kids Day".
d) Proclamation - "Arbor Day"
Mayor Lewis declared April 8, 2009 as "Arbor Day" in
the city of Auburn.
Mayor Lewis read and presented the proclamation to
Park, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber.
Mayor Lewis commended the efforts of the Auburn
Urban Tree Board and Auburn Garden Club for their
many contributions to the Auburn community.
Director Faber invited the community to attend the
Arbor Day tree planting at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday,
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April 8, 2009 at Dorothy Bothell Park located in the
Lakeland area.
e) Proclamation - "Nationa/ Vo/unteer Week"
Mayor Lewis declared the week of April 19-25, 2009
as "National Volunteer Week" in the city of Auburn.
Mayor Lewis read and presented the proclamation to
Senior Center Administrator Radine Lozier.
Ms. Lozier reported that April 19-25, 2009 is National
Volunteer Week which is celebrated nationwide. The
Senior Center will be hosting a luncheon on April 28
to honor all volunteers in the city of Auburn. Ms.
Lozier stated that the Senior Center has
approximately 175 volunteers and, as of March 2009,
2,340 hours were recorded. This number far exceeds
the hours recorded for March 2008, which was 1,690
hours. Ms. Lozier expressed her pride in the
volunteer work provided by the Auburn community.
fl Auburn Tourism Board Website Presentation
Deputy Mayor Singer reported that she is chair of the
Auburn Tourism Board and introduced Auburn Area
Chamber of Commerce Tourism and Marketing
Coordinator Debbie Luce and City of Auburn
Multimedia Supervisor Jeremy Chevalier.
Ms. Luce presented a demonstration of the Auburn
Tourism Board website, which has been improved so
as to be more user-friendly. Ms. Luce reviewed the
current events, feature events, event calendar,
lodging, restaurants, things to do in Auburn, and
regional attractions. Ms. Luce reported that the
marketing plan continues to be developed. Ms. Luce
thanked Mr. Chevalier for his assistance and
contributions with regard to the website.
Ms. Luce noted that the "Discover Auburn" event will
be held June 6-14, 2009. The new Farmers Market
will be the finale of the "Discover Auburn" event.
2. Appointments
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a) Human Services Committee
City Council to confirm the appointment of Bette Van
Gasken to the Human Services Committee for a
three-year term expiring December 31, 2011.
Deputy Mayor Singer moved and Councilmember
Wagner seconded to confirm the appointment of
Bette Van Gasken to the Human Services
Committee.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
D. Agenda Modifications
Agenda modifications included the addition of Resolution No. 4472
which was revised and distributed prior to the Council meeting.
11. 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.
Matt DeKerrie, 32016 225th Avenue SE, Kent
Mr. DeKerrie spoke on behalf of Allied Waste Services. Mr.
DeKerrie offered a reminder to the City that Spring Clean-up will be
held May 11-15, 2009. Mr. DeKerrie reported that, in an effort to
show appreciation for Allied Waste Services customers, a new pilot
program has been implemented which includes a contest for one
free year of garbage service. Mr. DeKerrie distributed a flyer
promoting the contest.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for Council review.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A3.7.6
A. Municipal Services
Chair Cerino reported that the Municipal Services Committee met
. on March 23, 2009. The Committee discussed Resolution Nos.
4462 and 4465, solid waste contract extension, waste connections
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update, and the Committee matrix. The next regular meeting of the
Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for April 13, 2009 at
4:00 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Vice Chair Backus reported that the Planning and Community
Development Committee met on March 23, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. The
Committee approved Resolution No. 4462. The Committee also
discussed Resolution No. 4455, Shoreline Master Program
update, Washington State Open Space Taxation Joint Committee,
Environmental Park Zoning District code amendments including
landscaping and screening and off-street parking and loading,
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum
Certification, Conditional Use Permit moratorium, Ordinance Nos.
6231 and 6230, population targets, and the 60 day review period
for the City Code update. The next regular meeting of the Planning
and Community Development Committee is scheduled for April 13,
2009 at 5:00 p.m.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported that the Public Works Committee met this
afternoon at 3:00. The Committee discussed and approved finro
Right-of-Way Use Permits, the initiation of the Mary Olson Farm
Improvements project which is funded by grants, and advertising
for Phase 1 B of the Citywide Intelligent Transportation System
project. The Committee also discussed changing the utility late fee
charge, Ordinance Nos. 6230 and 6231, Conditional Use Permits
Moratorium Resolution No. 4472, change of a business access on
Auburn Way North, underground wiring policy, pavement condition
of designated truck routes, and design standards. The next regular
meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for April 20,
2009 at 3:00 p.m.
D. Finance
Chair Backus reported that the Finance Committee met this
evening at 6:30. The Committee approved claims and payroll
vouchers. The Committee also discussed Identity Theft Prevention
Program Resolution No. 4465, Waste Management contract
extension, fourth quarter update, utility fees and potential reduction
of the second shutoff notice penalty fee from $95.00 to $25.00 to
. ease the hardships faced under current economic conditions,
animal control contract extension, Ordinance No. 6232, and
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Resolution No. 4472. The next regular meeting of the Finance
Committee is scheduled for April 20, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.
E. Community Center
Chair Wagner reported that the Community Center Committee met
on March 25, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. The architect presented a cost
estimate update and reviewed presentation of bids. Approximately
50 contractors attended the pre-bid meeting and 25 participated in
the walking tour of the site. The Committee discussed the exterior
and interior finishes, furnishings, art project update, and
sustainability. The project is still on target to receive a LEED Silver
designation and could possibly qualify for a Gold designation. The
bid opening for the project is scheduled for April 16, 2009. The
next meeting of the Community Center Committee is scheduled for
April 30, 2009 at 9:00 a.m.
F. Downtown Redevelopment
Chair Norman reported that the Downtown Redevelopment
Committee met on March 17, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. to discuss
redevelopment of the City Hall plaza. The project is aimed at
improving the infrastructure and the paving surface of the plaza
surface that faces Main Street. The next regular meeting of the
Downtown Redevelopment Committee is scheduled for April 14,
2009 at 4:00 p.m. with the Auburn Downtown Association.
G. Committee on Committees
Chair Wagner reported that the Committee on Committees met on
March 30, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. to discuss Resolution No. 4467
regarding Council Rules of Procedure. There is no other meeting
scheduled for the Committee on Committees.
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
Deputy Mayor Singer reported that Auburn City Council met with
the Muckleshoot Indian Tribal Council to discuss planning of
potential bypass routes, which would bypass Auburn Way South.
She presided over her last Executive Board meeting as Puget
Sound Regional Council (PSRC) President and attended a PSRC
meeting with the Prosperity Partnership Group and the Economic
Development Board to discuss methods of working together in a
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regional effort to be more competitive for federal stimulus grants.
The group also discussed possible formation of partnerships for
various projects in order to have a better chance of obtaining
grants. Deputy Mayor Singer expressed her pride when, at a
significant meeting convened by Congressman Jay Inslee and King
County Executive Ron Sims pertaining to environmental and
energy grants, City of Auburn staff had already completed such
grant requests and offered to share a template for use by the
group. Deputy Mayor Singer also reported on the Committee of the
Whole meeting.
Councilmember Wagner reported that he met with the State Route
164 (SR164) Corridor Working Group, which is currently studying
potential bypass routes and options from State Highway 18 to
SR164. He was able to share the information received from the
SR164 Corridor Working Group at a joint meeting of the Auburn
City Council and the Muckleshoot Indian Tribal Council. He also
attended a Communities In Schools meeting. The Communities In
Schools group provides study guidance to elementary and middle
school students.
Councilmember Norman reported that she testified in Olympia
before the Finance Committee regarding Second Substitute Senate
Bill 5045, which proposes to provide investment funds in local
infrastructure projects through a credit against state sales and use
tax. The investment funds would be awarded to local governments
that can demonstrate expected returns to the state. The City of
Auburn has proposed such a project in the downtown core.
Councilmember Peloza reported that he presided at a Regional
Water Quality Committee Pre-caucus meeting at which they
reviewed the King County Financial Policies. The policies provide
a system of tracking and monitoring financial expenditures and
budgets in protection of the King County rate payers. He also
attended the regular Regional Water Quality Committee meeting.
Councilmember Peloza also reported on the Auburn International
Farmers Market gala celebration which is on Sunday, June 14,
2009 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Sound Transit Station
plaza. Officials from the cities of Auburn, Algona and Pacific will be
in attendance. Many special events are planned for the grand
opening. The market will be open each Sunday thereafter through
September 27, 2009. The City of Auburn Parks, Arts and
Recreation Department will assume responsibility for the market
from the original volunteer steering committee. Market Manager
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Lillie Brinker has been hired to continue the planning and
operations of the market. Approximately 35 vendors have signed
up to participate in the market, providing fruits, vegetables, breads,
flowers, and crafts. Mayor Lewis is forming an Auburn International
Farmers Market Advisory Board. Councilmember Peloza invited
citizens interested in volunteering for the advisory board to contact
the Mayor's office.
Councilmember Haugen expressed her pleasure regarding the
involvement of Councilmembers Singer and Peloza in promoting
tourism in Auburn and the establishment of the Farmers Market.
Councilmember Haugen also reported that she attended the joint
meeting of the Auburn City Council and the Muckleshoot Indian
Tribal Council.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Lewis reported on Council efforts regarding SR164 and the
legislative decision a few years ago to remove SR164 from the list
of state highways of regional significance. That decision eliminated
any opportunities to get state funding for SR164. SR164 was
recently added back onto the list of state highways of regional
significance, but it is not a route of high priority. Formation of a
partnership with the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe may help in bringing
the SR164 project to the forefront and to the attention of state
legislators.
Mayor Lewis spoke regarding the efforts of the Suburban Cities
Association with regard to the King County budget deficit of over
$93,000,000. Due to their budget deficit, King County has reported
that they will be dropping all human services funding effective July
1, 2009, placing the entire burden for human services funding on
the cities, which are also experiencing budget shortfalls. For many
years, cities have relied on volunteer organizations to provide
human services.
Mayor Lewis reported that officials recently toured Howard Hanson
Dam with Corps of Engineers (Corps) staff to view recent damages
to the dam. King County Council scheduled a meeting for its
citizens in the unincorporated portion of King County to provide
information related to potential impacts in the event that flooding
occurs. The City of Auburn took steps earlier in the year to inform
its citizens of the potential dangers. The Corps is working on
solutions to repair the dam, but there is no funding available to
them to complete repairs. The Corps cannot ask Congress for
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funding. Affected cities will have to lobby Congress on behalf of
the Corps, which presents difficulties in lieu of the recent stimulus
package. If the funding becomes available, it will take one to two
years to provide a temporary fix. Mayor Lewis reviewed recent
flooding events and urged citizens to prepare for the worst case
scenario.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed on the Consenf 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 March 16, 2009 regular City Council
meeting.
B. Vouchers ,
F4.9.2, F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 383857 through 384382 in the
amount of $2,289,438.99 and one wire transfer in the
amount of $4,494.00 and dated April 6, 2009.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 525986 to 526206 in the amount of
$370,111.22 and electronic deposit transmissions in the
amount of $1,202,577.09 for a grand total of $1,572,688.31
for the pay period covering March 12, 2009 to April 1, 2009.
C. Contract Administration
1. Public Works Project No. C307B
04.10.2 C3076
City Council to grant permission to advertise for Public
Works Pro~ect No. C307B, Citywide ITS Project Phase 1 B-
South 277t Street and Auburn Way North
Deputy Mayor Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to
approve the Consent Agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
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VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
VIII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
1. Ordinance No. 6227
03.8 REZ08-0004
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving the request of Rainier Christian
School for a rezone from M1 Light Industrial to I Institutional
to implement the Comprehensive Plan and amending the
City's zoning maps accordingly
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember
Backus seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No.
6227.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 4455
03.9 V01-09
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 a portion
of the alley south of 1St Street NE between North Division
Street and Auburn Avenue NE
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4455.
Councilmember Haugen expressed opposition to Resolution
No. 4455.
Deputy Mayor Singer pointed out that Resolution No. 4455
calls for a public hearing to be set in order to receive public
comment regarding the vacation application.
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MOTION CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Haugen voted
no.
2. Resolution No. 4462
04.9.2
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, to provide an address change for a single
family residence
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember
Backus seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4462.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Haugen voted no.
3. Resolution No. 4467
A3.6
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending the City Council Rules of Procedure
as adopted by Ordinance No. 5802 and amended by
Resolution No. 4282 and Resolution No. 4429
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4467.
Councilmember Hau9en spoke in opposition to Resolution
No. 4467.
Councilmember Peloza thanked members of the Committee
on Committees for clarification of the City Council Rules of
Procedure.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Haugen voted
no.
4. Resolution No. 4472
03.10.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington amending and extending the moratorium
established by Resolution No. 4357 and extended by
Resolution No. 4412 on the filing of applications for
Conditional Use Permits (CUPs) in property located within
the R2 Single Family Residential District, the R-3 Two-
Family (Duplex) Residential District and the C-1 Light
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Commercial District, and setting a public hearing for the 4tn
day of May, 2009, to consider the amendment and extension
of the moratorium on the filing of applications for specified
CUPs within specified zoning districts
In response to questions from Mayor Lewis and
Councilmember Wagner, City Attorney Heid stated that
Washington State law mandates that a public hearing be
held when a moratorium is extended. Resolution No. 4472
also amends the scope of the existing moratorium to
exclude properties located in the C-1 Light Commercial
District. The current term of the existing moratorium expires
May 3, 2009.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4472.
Further discussion occurred regarding timelines relating to
extension of the moratorium.
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to postpone Resolution No. 4472 and refer it back
to committee for further discussion.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 8:48 p.m. Mayor Lewis recessed the meeting for a five minute
intermission and then to executive session for approximately twenty
minutes for the purpose of discussing pending/potential litigation pursuant
to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i). Staff members required for the Executive
Session included City Attorney Daniel Heid. Mayor Lewis indicated that
action may follow the executive session.
At 9:10 p.m., Mayor Lewis extended executive session for an additional
five minutes.
Mayor Lewis reconvened the meeting at 9:18 p.m.
City Attorney Heid read the following ordinance and resolution:
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Ordinance No. 6233
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
declaring public use and necessity regarding acquisition of property to
provide access to a future site for city-owned facilities and authorizing
condemnation
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to
introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6233.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
Resolution No. 4471 •
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor to execute a Settlement Agreement with Jacobs
Engineering Group, Inc. and W&H Pacific, Inc., regarding the South 277tn
Street Road Reconstruction Project
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 4471.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
X. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 9:19 p.m.
APPROVED THE ~~AY OF APRIL 2009.
Peter B. Lewis, Mayor Cathy Rich dson, Deputy City Clerk
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