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CITY OF CITY COUNCIL
IVIEETING MINUTES
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WASHINGTON August 3, 2009 7:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER ;
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: City Attorney Daniel B. Heid,
Assistant Planning, Building and Community Director Kevin Snyder,
Information Services Director Lorrie Rempher, Parks, Arts and
Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Finance Director Shelley
Coleman, Human Resources/Risk and Property Management
Director Brenda Heineman, Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy,
Storm Drainage Engineer Tim Carlaw, and Deputy City Clerk Cathy
Richardson.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
There was no announcement.
2. Appointments
There was no appointment for Council consideration.
D. Agenda Modifications
Agenda modifications included transmission of revised Ordinance
No. 6247 under Item VI I I.A.1, revised Resolution No. 4502 under
Item V111.B.1, and transmission of Exhibit B to Resolution No. 4506
under Item VI11.B.2.
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II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1. Extension of Moratorium
03.1 Resolution No. 4300, adopted January 22, 2008, and
extended and amended by Resolution Nos. 4321, 4383, and
4433, established an initial six-month 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 and which moratorium was
extended for an additional six-month period by Resolution
No. 4500 on June 15, 2009.
Storm Drainage Engineer Tim Carlaw reported that the
extension of the existing moratorium provided additional time
for the following:
• Allow King County time to continue with their
commitments regarding projects and maintenance
work in the downstream channel.
• Allow the City of Auburn time to complete the
Comprehensive Drainage Plan.
• Allow the City of Auburn time to develop more
stringent developer design criteria in accordance with
mandates of the City's National Pollution Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) permit.
Mr. Carlaw displayed and reviewed a map of the moratorium
area.
At 7:37, Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing.
Rocky Shuck, 6514 South 296th Street, Auburn
Mr. Shuck indicated that he owns property within the
moratorium area. He wishes to subdivide his property into
one acre parcels and is unable to do so with the current
moratorium in place.
No one else in the audience requested to speak.
At 7:39, Mayor Lewis closed the public hearing.
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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.
Nicole Patrino-Salter 31021 132"d Way SE, Auburn '
Ms. Patrino-Salter thanked Mayor Lewis and Councilmembers for
their efforts related to Auburn City Code amendments. Ms Patrino-
Salter urged Councilmembers to lift the moratorium on condi#ional
use permits prior to the moratorium expiration and spoke regarding
mixed use developments. Ms. Patrino-Salter also spoke regarding
traffic and wetland issues.
Karen L. Campbell, 31049 129th Avenue SE, Auburn
Ms. Campbell concurred with statements of Ms. Patrino-Salter and
thanked Mayor Lewis and Councilmembers for their efforts
Dwight Hauck, 31110 129th Avenue SE, Auburn
Mr. Hauck spoke regarding traffic issues and road maintenance.
Mayor Lewis pointed out that developers are only required to
improve the roadway directly in front of their property and spoke
regarding efforts and expenses related to maintenance and
improvements of existing roadways within the City.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for Council review.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A37.6 '
A. Municipal Services
Chair Cerino reported that the Municipal Services Committee met
on July 27, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. The Committee reviewed and
approved consent items and Ordinance No. 6247. The Committee
also discussed the Valley Cities Broadband grant and ongoing
expansion of fiber optics in the valley corridor, on-line crime
reports, golf course restaurant revenues, red light photo
enforcement and installation of cameras at additional locations,
South Correctional Entity (SCORE) regarding construction of a new
misdemeanant facility, and the shopping cart program. The next
regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled
for August 10, 2009 at 4:00 p.m.
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B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Norman reported that the Planning and Community
Developmenf Committee met on July 27, 2009 at 5:00 p.m.' The
Committee first held an executive session on potential litigation.
The Committee discussed accepting construction of the Bird
Viewing Tower project and the water use efficiency program
including State mandates for municipal water suppliers. The
Committee accepted public comment on the City's water utility.
The Committee also discussed Ordinance 6251 related to the
storm drainage utility, draft Comprehensive Water Plan, and
Ordinance No. 6253. The Committee also conducted a special
meeting on July 13, 2009 at which the Committee reviewed and
provided staff with direction on text amendment approach options
to Auburn City Code Title 18 zoning that would address the current
moratorium on filing of conditional use permit applications for multi-
family developments in the C-1, Light Commercial zones. The
Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on the text
amendments on August 4, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. The Committee also
discussed population targets and a caveat that cities have the
infrastructure to support the population target, and signage and
temporary measures to assist businesses that are experiencing
financial challenges due to the economy. The next regular meeting
of the Planning and Community Development Committee is
scheduled for August 10, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. The Committee will
also conduct joint meetings with the Planning Commission on
August 4, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. and, if needed, on August 11, 2009 at
6:00 p.m.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported that the Public Works Committee met this
afternoon at 3:00. The Committee approved several right-of-way
use permits, including a permit for the Auburn Good OI' Days
parade and discussed and recommends approval of contract
administration items, Ordinance No. 6251, and Resolution No.
4207. The Committee also discussed population targets,
Resolution No. 4508, Ordinance Nos. 6211 and 6247, draft
Comprehensive Water Plan, code revisions on public improvement
standards and undergrounding power, and capital projects status
report. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is
scheduled for August 17, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. '
D. Finance
Chair Backus reported that the Finance Committee mef this
evening at 6:30. The Committee discussed and recommends
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approval of claims and payroll vouchers, Resolution Nos. 4502,
4506, 4508, and 4511. The Committee also discussed second
quarter financial reports and Resolution No. 4507. The next
regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for August
11, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.
E. Community Center
Chair Wagner reported that no meeting of the Community Center
Committee has been scheduled since his last report.
F. Downtown Redevelopment
Chair Norman reported that the August 11, 2009 meeting of the
Downtown Redevelopment Committee has been cancelled. The
next regular meeting of the Downtown Redevelopment Committee
is scheduled for August 25, 2009 at 4:00 p.m.
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 Sue Singer reported that she substituted for the Vice
President of the Puget Sound Regional Council (PRSC) at the
PRSC Executive Committee meeting and also chaired for the Vice
President of PRSC at the Operations Committee meeting. ' The
PRSC approved transportation funds for the region for years 2010-
2011. She and Councilmember Wagner have been working on a
project to obtain stimulus funds for the Environmental Park District
(EPD) and for a new business incubator known as the Auburn
Scientific Center for Emerging New Technologies (ASCENT)
building. Deputy Mayor Singer reported Councilmember Wagner
has brought in several professors from Washington State
University (WSU) who will perForm research on a complicated
project at the EPD with WSU graduate students in the fall. Council
is hoping to partner with WSU on several projects within the EPD.
The incubator building will house and mentor new businesses that
come out of that research and other new businesses that might be
recruited into the area. The City of Auburn is partnering with the
City of Tacoma and the William Factory Incubator. The City of
Auburn is receiving private sector support from companies such as
Weyerhaeuser, Mithun, and Parametrix. Deputy Mayor Singer has
been meeting with property owners in the area to share the City's
progress in the EPD. She and other Councilmembers toured an
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Auburn business called Phase 3 Energy to see an emerging
technology which takes exhaust from manufacturing buildings and
turns it into electricity. Phase 3 Energy currently employs twenty-
eight employees and anticipates growth to four-hundred and' sixty
employees. Phase 3 Energy has expressed interest in moving into
the EPD. She and Mayor Lewis also met with Waste Management
to discuss emerging, new technologies that they would like to bring
to Auburn. Deputy Mayor Singer met with Tacoma
councilmembers to discuss their commitment to partner with the
City of Auburn for federal grant funds. Deputy Mayor Singer also
noted that the Veterans Conservation Corp, working through Green
River Community College, recently perFormed volunteer work at the
Auburn Environmental Park. The Veterans Conservation Corp is
another City of Auburn partnership.
Councilmember Norman reported on the progress of the Barrier
Free Playground. The Committee is forming a task force and
working with professionals to assist with the development of plans
for the playground. The Committee has received very positive
responses from the community, has received some donations, and
is still applying for grant funds.
Councilmember Peloza reported that he has been working with the
Lower Green Agriculture Commission regarding drainage issues
that need to be mitigated by King County in the area of South 277tn
Street. King County will be starting some drainage projects in the
near future. He will meet again at months end for project status
updates. Councilmember Peloza also attended the Auburn Airport
Advisory Board meeting to discuss flood plan mitigation, taxiway
construction update, ceiling header repairs on hangars finro through
eight, cleaning of the eighty-eight catch basins, Airport rules and
regulations, and north fence repairs. Councilmember Peloza noted
that the Auburn Municipal Airport is the busiest municipal airport in
the region. Councilmember Peloza also attended the Water
Resource Inventory Area (WRIA 9) groundbreaking ceremony on
the Duwamish Estuary for the North Winds Weir restoration project.
The expansion will enhance the existing mudflat and marsh to
increase juvenile salmon survival and improve the habitat for
aquatic life, birds and wildlife. He also attended the WRIA 9
Management Committee meeting to discuss the 2010 budget and
an Interlocal agreement between WRIA 9 and King County,
provider for the salmon habitat plan. In lieu of funding, Seattle will
be contributing engineering and science in-kind labor support. He
also toured the Glacier Recycling Facility, which recycles demolition
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materials. Councilmember Peloza reminded the public that the
Auburn International Farmers Market is held every Sunday' from
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and directed citizens wishing to volunteer
to the Mayor's office.
Deputy Mayor Singer thanked Planning Department staff for their
efforts related to the marketing proposal for the ASCENT build;ing.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Lewis reported on a meeting of the South County . Area
Transportation Board (SCATBd) and their efforts to get King
County to map local arterials, including their condition, throughout
the four county PSRC areas. Those efforts were originally
spearheaded by Auburn staff members. He also attended a South
Correctional Entity (SCORE) meeting to discuss construction of a
new jail facility. SCORE is comprised of seven south county cities
which were forced by King County to find alternatives to housing
inmates at the King County facility. The proposed facility will be
located in Des Moines.
Mayor Lewis also attended the Suburban Cities Board of Directors
meeting, of which he is president. The Board met with the King
County Council Chair to discuss King County's budget issues. He
will also be meeting with the King County Executive to discuss King
County's budgetary crisis. Mayor Lewis also met with the Valley
Cities Association to discuss a fiberoptic network that will run east
of Fife to Tukwila which will provide a backbone that can be
enlarged upon over generations. It will start with public safety as
the main use of the fiberoptic nefin►ork. ,
Mayor Lewis also reported on the recent visit of the youth
ambassadors from Auburn's sister city, Tamba, Japan. The
students stayed with host families in the community. Seven youth
ambassadors from Auburn will be visiting Tamba and will also be
staying with host families to experience the culture and diversity of
Japanese citizens.
Councilmember Wagner spoke on behalf of the Auburn Arts
Commission and reported on the Artrageous event, which was
devised by Parks Department staff. The event was in celebration
of the 20t" anniversary of the Arts Commission and included
participation by professional artists who worked with children to
learn many different styles and types of artwork. Councilmember
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Wagner commended the efforts of Parks Department staff for this
very successful event.
Mayor Lewis stated that Artrageous was outrageous and an
outstanding event. There were approximately finrenty booths,'each
with a different kind of art. The event was aimed at involving
children and was used as a teaching tool, encouraging learning in a
fun manner. Mayor Lewis also reported on the Bon Adori festival
which has been a tradition in Auburn for generations. Bon Adori is
a celebration of the Japanese summer festival
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 July 20, 2009 regular City Council
meeting.
B. Vouchers '
F4.9.2, F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 387392 through 387851 in the
amount of $3,108,307.55 and dated August 3, 2009.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 526968 to 527070 in the amount of
$324,263.51 and electronic deposit transmissions in the
amount of $1,210,651.31 for a grand total of $1,534,914.82
for the pay period covering July 16, 2009 to July 29, 2009.
C. Contract Administration
1. Public Works Project Number CP0909
04.11.1 CP0909
City Council grant permission to enter into Consultant
Agreement No. AG-G374 with Carollo Engineers for
Engineering Services for Project No. CP0909, Academy and
Lakeland Hills Booster Pump Stations Improvements.
2. Public Works Project Number CP0815
05.2 CP0815
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City Council award Contract 09-02, Project No. CP0815, S.
277tn St. Reconstruction Project Phase II - Mary Olson Farm
Improvements, to Bernard Commercial on their low bid of
$37,760.00 plus WA state sales tax of $3,587.20 for a total
contract price of $41,347.20.
3. Public Works Project Number C504A '
04.6.3 C504A
City Council approve Change Order No. 4 in the amount of
$136,938 to Contract 05-17 with Interwest Development for
work on project C504A, R Street SE Utility Improvements.
4. Public Works Project Number C307B
04.10.1 C3076
City Council accept the Project Design (Pre-Construction
activities), as required by the Public Works Trust Fund
Board and award Contract 08-26, Project Number C30713,
Citywide Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Phase 113,
to Signal Electric on their low bid of $712,236.20.
5. Planning Department Project Number C412B0 '
05.1.2 C41260 ,
City Council approve Final Pay Estimate No. 7 for Small
Works Contract 08-21 in the amount of $508.70, for a total
contract price of $158,018.09, with C Tucker LLC
Construction and accept construction of Project No.
C412B0, Auburn Bird Viewing Tower.
Deputy Mayor 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
1. Ordinance No. 6247
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01.2
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Sections 10.36.020, 10.36.175,
10.36.205, 10.36.240, 10.36.255, 10.36.262, 10.36.265,
10.36.268, 10.36.270 and 10.36.350 of the Auburn City
Code relating to stopping, standing, and parking
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6247.
Councilmember Haugen spoke in opposition to Ordinance
No. 6247.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Haugen voted
no.
2. Ordinance No. 6251
04.8
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Sections 13.48.005, 13.48.010,
13.48.190; and 13.48.210 of the Auburn City Code relating
to the City's storm drainage utility
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6251.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 4502
F6.16
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, designating a Revitalization Area, ' and
authorizing an application to the State Department of
Revenue for local revitalization financing, as provided for in
Chapter 270, Laws of 2009
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4502.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Haugen voted
' no.
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2. Resolution No. 4506
A5.3.37
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, endorsing the efforts of the Valley Cities
Association and authorizing the Mayor to apply for a federal
grant to fund broadband opportunities offered through the
U.S. Department of Commerce
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4506.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. '
3. Resolution No. 4507
04.9.1 C207A, A3.16.9
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
a Local Agency Agreement between the City of Auburn and
Washington State Department of Transportation relating to
Project No. C207A, A Street NW Extension
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4507.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Haugen voted
no.
4. Resolution No. 4508
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 Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4508.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. '
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5. Resolution No. 4511
A3.12.5
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 Foster
Pepper, PLLC for legal services
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4511.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 8:37 p.m.
APPROVED THE DAY OF AUGUST 2009.
Peter B. Lewis, Mayor Cathy Richardson, Deputy City Clerk
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Office, on the City website, and via e-mail. Complete agenda packets are
available for review at fhe City Clerk's Office and at the Library.
Internet: http://www.auburnwa.gov
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