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CITY OF CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
*WASH MAY 18, 2009 7:30 PM
I GT'O N
I. CALL TO ORDER
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, and Virginia Haugen. Councilmember Lynn Norman was
excused.
Staff members present included: Chief of Police Jim Kelly; Public
Works Director Dennis Dowdy; Planning, Building and Community
Director Cindy Baker; Information Services Director Lorrie
Rempher; City Attorney Daniel B. Heid; Parks, Arts and Recreation
Director Daryl Faber; Principal Planner Elizabeth Chamberlain;
Finance Director Shelley Coleman; Risk Manager Rob Roscoe;
Government Relations Manager Carolyn Robertson; Community
Services Manager Duanna Richards; Assistant Planning Director
Kevin Snyder; Transportation Planner Chris Hankins; Emergency
Preparedness Manager Sarah Miller; and City Clerk Danielle
Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a) Recognition of Auburn Youth Ambassadors to
Tamba, Japan
Mayor Lewis reviewed the history of the formation of
the City of Tamba, Japan and its Sister City
relationship with the City of Auburn.
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Kent-Auburn-Tamba Committee Chair Kim Isom
presented an overview of the Youth Ambassador
Program which includes students from Auburn and
Kent School Districts and reviewed the Youth
Ambassador selection process. Ms. Isom introduced
Chad Guisinger, who is the Japanese teacher at
Auburn Riverside High School. Ms. Isom also
introduced finro of the seven recently selected
ambassadors who will be . going to Japan this
summer: Reed Guisinger and Colton Johnson from
Auburn Riverside High School.
Ms. Isom presented Certificates of Recognition to this
year's participants as follows:
Josh Bennett, in recognition of 498 hours of
community service
Kyle Cheney, in recognition of 501 hours of
community service
Josh Howard, in recognition of 371 hours of
community service
Christina Jones, in recognition of 473 hours of
community service
Heather Ryan, in recognition of 496 hours of
community service
Sean Isom, in recognition of 294 community service
hours
Malia Oshiro, in recognition of 149 community service
hours All of the youth ambassadors were congratulated by
the City Council and Senator Claudia Kauffman.
b) Legislative Update by Senator Claudia Kauffman
Senator Claudia Kauffman, - representing the 47tn
Legislative District, provided the Council with a brief
post-session update on legislative issues. Senator
Kauffman spoke regarding SB 5642 designating State
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Highway 164 as a highway of statewide significance,
2SHB 2119 relating to the Running Start Program to
allow community colleges the -ability to recover costs,
2SSB 5045 regarding community revitalization
financing, consumer protection legislation regarding
event data recorders on vehicles and foreclosure
processes, and legislative issues related to the
military and veterans. Senator Kauffman distributed
handouts of the 2009 Legislative Session Update and
Military and Veterans Legislation. She thanked City
officials and staff for their cooperation and support
during the recent legislative session.
c) Allied Waste Service - Art Contest Winners
Matt DeKerrie of Allied Waste, announced the winner
of the Allied Waste art contest, Sophie Martinson. ,
Sophie and her family were on hand to accept the
award. Mr. DeKerrie displayed Sophie's winning art
work.
d) Proclamation -"2009 Miss Auburn Allie Wallace
as City of Auburn Goodwill Ambassador"
Mayor Lewis read and presented a proclamation
designating 2009 Miss Auburn Allie Wallace as City
of Auburn Goodwill Ambassador. Miss Wallace was
present to accept the proclamation and thanked the
Mayor and City Council for 'their support and the
honor to act as a Goodwill Ambassador for the City of
Auburn. Ms. Wallace spoke briefly regarding her
platform project, Project Sierra, which promotes the
health and welfare of the people of Sierra Leone in
western Africa.
e) Auburn City Code Update Project
Assistant Planning Director Kevin Snyder provided
the Council with an oral update on the status of the
City Code Update Project. On June 1, staff will be
presenting the Council with several ordinances
relating to proposed amendments to Titles 17 and 18
of the Auburn City Code. The ordinances will affect
thirty-three chapters of the code. The goals of the
update are to respond to the change in the quasi-
judicial role of the City Council, to improve the
readability of the code, and to ensure consistency
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between the Comprehensive Plan and all other policy
documents of the Council.
D. Agenda Modifications e
A contract administration item related to repairs to the golf course
pumphouse computer was added to the consent agenda and a
revised Ordinance No. 6243 was distributed prior to the meeting.
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.
Brinda Hrdecky, 1025 West Main Street, Auburn
Ms. Hrdecky spoke regarding her concerns in the community,
including alleged underage serving and over serving of alcohol by
businesses in Auburn.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for Council review.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A3.7.6
A. Municipal Services
Chair Cerino reported the Municipal Services Committee met May
11, 2009. The Committee discussed amendments to the
dangerous dog ordinance, reviewed the existing fireworks
ordinance, and discussed graffiti abatement. The next meeting of
the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for May 26, 2009 at
4:00 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Vice Chair Backus reported the Planning and Community
Development Committee met May 11, 2009. The Committee
discussed an ordinance relating to private art, participation in an
energy solutions consortium, the upcoming citizen survey,
population targets, the Code Update Project, and the Auburn
Environmental Park. The next meeting of the Planning and
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Community Development Committee is scheduled for May 26,
2009 at 5:00 p.m.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met this
afternoon at 3:00. The Committee approved a right-of-way use
permit for Sound Transit directional signs for the transit center and
Resolution No. 4481 calling for a hearing to consider adding a new
project to the Six Year Transportation Improvement Program. The
Committee also discussed Ordinance No. 6240 related to Local
Improvement District No. 350, Ordinance No. 6243 creating a new
Chapter of the City Code related to public art, Transportation Plan
policies, status of design standards review that is part of the Code
Update Project, and capital projects status. The next regular
meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for June 1,
2009 at 3:00 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 and authorization of repairs to the golf course
pumphouse computer. The Committee also discussed Ordinance
No. 6240 related to Local Improvement District No. 350 and
Resolution No. 4481 calling for a hearing to consider adding a new
project to the Six Year Transportation Improvement Program. The
next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for
June 1, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.
E. Community Center
The Community Center Committee has not met since the last
Council meeting.
F. Downtown Redevelopment
The Downtown Redevelopment Committee has not met since the
last Council meeting.
G. Committee on Committees
Chair Wagner reported the Committee on Committees met this
evening at 7:05. The Committee recommended approval of
Resolution No. 4484 which modifies the scope of duties of Council
Committees by moving much of the parks and recreation programs
from the Planning and Community Development Committee to the
Municipal Services Committee.
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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
Deputy Mayor Singer reported on her attendance at several
Regional Council meetings regarding the American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act. Deputy Mayor Singer reported on her
attendance at the Grief Works fundraising event, a tour of the King
County Health Building located on Auburn Avenue, a Citizens
Police Academy graduation, and a special Council meeting on May
8, 2009 relating to budget and funding priorities.
Councilmember Wagner reported on a meeting with Weyerhaeuser
Senior Vice President of Research regarding Weyerhaeuser's
endorsement of the Auburn Environmental Park project.
Councilmember Wagner also reported on his attendance at the
Regional Access Mobility Partnership in Pierce County and the
senior center coffee hour.
Councilmember Cerino reported on his attendance at the City's
Clean Sweep event, the Grief Works fundraising event, and the
Auburn Symphony fundraising event.
Councilmember Peloza reported on his attendance at the Regional
Water Quality Committee meeting and a meeting of the Water
Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) 9 meeting. Councilmember
Peloza reported that the WRIA 9 Fenster levee and habitat setback
projects on the Green River have been fully funded.
Councilmember Peloza reminded that the Auburn International
Farmers Market will open June 14, 2009.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Lewis congratulated the Police Department as the recipient
of $161,000 in additional Byrne grant funding and $170,000 for
community services as a result of the federal stimulus package.
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
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1. Minutes of the May 4, 2009 regular City Council meeting.
2. Minutes of the February 12, 2009 special City Council
meeting (Retreat).
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2, F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 385213 thirough 385595 in the
amount of $3,158,521.86 and a wire transfer in the amount
of $4,904.00 and dated the 18th day of May, 2009.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 526423 through 526534 in the
amount of $874,885.76 and electronic deposit transmissions
in the amount of $1,307,216.51 for a grand total of
$2,182,102.27 for the pay period covering April 30, 2009 to
May 13, 2009.
Deputy Mayor Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to
approve the Consent Agenda.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
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. 6241
03.8 REZ07-0034
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving a rezone as requested by Piano
LLC, a limited liability corporation, of a 4.75-acre parcel from
R-1 (Single-Family Residential) to R-3 (Duplex Residential)
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6241.
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In response to a question from Councilmember Haugen,
Planning, Building and Community. Development Director
Baker confirmed that the rezone area includes steep slopes.
MOTION CARRIED. 5-1. Councilmember Haugen voted
no.
2. Ordinance No. 6242
03.5 PLT09-0004
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving the final plat of Lakeland Area 8
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6242.
In response to questions from Councilmembers Wagner and
Haugen, Principal Planner Chamberlain confirmed that
Condition 18 relating to bus stop locations has been met and
no water wells or septic systems were found on the site.
MOTION CARRIED. 5-1. Councilmember Haugen voted
no.
3. Ordinance No. 6243
05.1.3
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, creating a new Chapter 2.85 of the Auburn City
Code relating to public art
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6243.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 4475
01.8
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Council to
proclaim a"For Our Kids - Tobacco Free Parks" Education
Program in the City of Auburn parks
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Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4475.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0. .
2. Resolution No. 4481
04.9.3
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to call for
a public hearing to consider adding a new project to the Six
Year 2009-2014 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
for a new traffic signal at the intersection of 4th Street SE
and F Street SE
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4481.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
3. Resolution No. 4484 .
A3.7.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Resolution No. 4429 passed
December 15, 2008, relating to the City Council of the City
of Auburn
Councilmember Wagner moved and Deputy Mayor Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4484.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 8:51, Mayor Lewis recessed the meeting for a five minute intermission
and then to executive session for the purpose of discussing the sale of
property pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(c) and pending/potential litigation
pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) for approximately thirty minutes. Staff
members required for the executive session included City Attorney Daniel
Heid, Emergency Preparedness Manager Sarah Miller, Public Works
Director Dennis Dowdy, Planning, Building and Community Director Cindy
Baker, Risk Manager Rob Roscoe, and Chief of Police Jim Kelly. No
action is expected at the conclusion of the executive session.
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At 9:25 p.m. Mayor Lewis extended the executive session an additional
ten minutes and at 9:39 p.m. extended the executive session an
additional five minutes.
Mayor Lewis reconvened the meeting at 9:43 p.m. X. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 9:43 p.m.
AP THE DAY OF JUNE, 2009.
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Peter B. Le is, Mayor Da ielle Daskam, City Clerk
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