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MEETING MINUTES
* WASHINGTON July 20, 2009 7:30 PM
I. 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 in
attendance: 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 City Attorney Steve Gross; Information Services Director
Lorrie Rempher; Financial Planning Manager Karen Jester;
Finance Director Shelley Coleman; Public Works Director Dennis
Dowdy; Planning, Building and Community Director Cindy Baker;
Principal Planner Elizabeth Chamberlain; Chief of Police Jim Kelly;
Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber; and City Clerk
Danielle Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
Mayor Lewis announced that the City of Auburn is the
recipient of the Distinguished Budgef Presentation Award for
the biennium beginning January 1, 2009.
Mayor Lewis commended the efforts of Director Coleman
and the Finance Department staff.
2. Appointments
There was no appointment for Council consideration.
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D. Agenda Modifications
Agenda modifications included the removal of Ordinance No. 6247
from the agenda and the correction of a scrivener' error on Consent
Item V.C.6 where the amendment number should read "3" instead
of "1 '
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1. Auburn Revitalization Area
F6.16 :
City Council to conduct a public hearing on the creation of
the Auburn Revitalization Area. The purpose of the Auburn
Revitalization Area is to secure the financial mearts for
making key infrastructure improvements in downtown
Auburn in the vicinity of the Downtown Transit Center. The
Auburn Revitalization Area is depicted in the map below and
its boundaries are generally co-located with the Downtown
Urban Center boundaries adopted in the City's
Comprehensive Plan.
Financial Planning Manager Karen Jester presented a
PowerPoint presentation on Local Revitalization Financing
and the creation of the Auburn Revitalization Area. Second
Substitute Senate Bill 5045 authorizes local revitalization
financing, and the City of Auburn has been selected as a
demonstration project. The City is eligible for up to
$250,000 per year from the State in local revitalization
funding over a twenty-five year period with a City match.
The total State contribution is $6,250,000. The financing is
a credit against existing State sales and use tax; it is not a
new tax or a tax increase to any citizen or business.
The proposed boundary of the Auburn Revitalization Area is
Auburn's Urban Center, bordered by Highway 18 to the
south, the Union Pacific Railway to the west, 3fd Street NW
to the north, and E Street SE to the east.
The project identified by the City to receive local
revitalization financing as a funding source is the
reconstruction of South Division Street to include three
blocks of roadway pavement, crosswalks, sidewalks,
pedestrian and street lighting, relocation and replacement of
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undersized utilities, undergrounding of power, and aes#hetic
treatments of landscaping. The estimated project costl is $8
million. The City is proposing to fund the project with a$3
million Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant
and issuance of general obligation debt. The City has been
invited to apply for the EDA grant by September 1, 2009 with
funds likely available in 2010. The general obligation debt
will be repaid using local revitalization financing, incremental
increases in local property and sales/use tax revenues of
participating local governments and taxing districts, real
estate excise tax, and general government revenues. The
maximum amount of indebtedness is $6,650,000. The
current estimate of debt to be issued is $5 million.
The timing of the revitalization financing includes the use of
revenues from the revitalization area not earlier than July 1,
2010; the estimated time for use of the funds is up to twenty-
five years; bonds must be issued in order to participate in
local revitalization financing; and the City will issue bonds
once the City receives the EDA grant.
The proposed public improvements to be financed are
expected to encourage private development within the
Revitalization Area. The City entered into a Master Plan
Development Agreement with Alpert International on
October 6, 2008 that provides for development of private
improvements within the Revitalization Area.
As part of the legislation, participating taxing districts and
local governments automatically , participate in ' local
revitalization unless they specifically opt out by ordinance or
resolution. To date, the Valley Regional Fire Authority is the
only agency to have opted out. Other agencies that were
notified of the proposed creation of the Auburn Revitalization
Area include: King County, Port of Seattle, King County
Library System, King County EMS, King County Ferry
District, and King County Flood Control. The agencies are
required to notify the City by 4:30 p.m. on August 3, 2009 in
order to opt out.
The next steps in the formation of the Auburn Revitalization
Area include adoption of a resolution designating the
Revitalization Area scheduled for the August 3, 2009 Council
meeting and application to Department of Revenue due by
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September 1, 2009. The Department of Revenue has sixty
days to approve the application. The City's application
process for the EDA grant runs concurrently and is also due
by September 1, 2009.
In response to a question from Deputy Mayor Singer, Mayor
Lewis stated that the City would move forward with issuing
bonds once the City receives the grant award and the City is
ready to move forward on a portion of the promenade. Any
bond debt will require the approval of the CounciL
Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing at 7:40 p.m. No one
in the audience requested to address the Council, and
Mayor Lewis closed the hearing.
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 Petrino-Salter, 31021 132"d Way SE, Auburn
Ms. Petrino-Salter spoke regarding the moratorium on conditional
use permits in certain zones, including the C-1 zone. She thanked
the Planning and Community Development Committee for their
work on the code update project. She requested that as the
Committee completes the wording and requirements for the priority
issues for the October 5th deadline, the Council lift the moratorium
on CUPs in the C-1 zone in October rather than in December so
that CUP applications can be accepted and begin processing. Ms.
Petrino-Salter also requested that the development regulations
would not be so onerous as to discourage development and that
the Council implement reasonable and practical requirements for
any wetland issues and mitigations.
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 July
13, 2009. The Committee approved consent items, Ordinance No.
6247 related to parking, Ordinance No. 6252 relating to fines for
false alarms, Resolution No. 4503 approving a Proceeds
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Distribution and Hold Harmless Agreement with the City of BeHevue
regarding the cities' Jail Services Agreement. The Committee
discussed the greenhouse gas inventory project, the Federal
Emergency Management National Marine Fisheries Services
Floodplain moratorium status, Ordinance No. 6246 amending the
2009-2010 Biennial Budget, Resolution No. 4502 regarding local
revitalization funding, and the 2009 Fireworks After Action Report.
The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is
scheduled for July 27, 2009 at 4:00 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Norman reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met July 13, 2009. The Committee discussed the
greenhouse gas emissions inventory project. The City has joined
the ICLEI, Local Governments for Sustainability and agreed to
conduct a baseline greenhouse gas emissions inventory, which will
assist the City in its pursuit of state and federal grant funding. The
Committee also discussed the Comprehensive Transportation Plan
update, Lea Hill transportation issues, the Light Commercial C-1
zoning district and moratorium, Ordinance No. 6246 amending the
2009-2010 Biennial Budget, Resolution No. 4502 regarding local
revitalization financing, the Federal Emergency Management
National Marine Fisheries Services Floodplain moratorium status,
and loading zones. The next regular meeting of the Planning and
Community Development Committee is scheduled for July 27, 2009
at 5:00 p.m. Chair Norman reported that a public open house will
be held at City Hall on July 29th on the code update project.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met July 17,
2009, in a special session that included a field trip to surrounding
areas that have existing developments to review site design issues
such as steep street grades. The Committee met in regular
session this afternoon at 3:00. The Committee approved several
contract administration items related to the 2009 Citywide Sidewalk
Repair Project, the 2009 Local Street Pavement Preservation
Project, a Sewer Main Repair and Replacement Project, Local
Storm Drainage Improvement Project and the Auburn Way North
Pedestrian Crossing Project. The Committee discussed the
Federal Emergency Management National Marine Fisheries
Services Floodplain moratorium, Ordinance No. 6253 related to the
C-1 Light Commercial District moratorium, the Community C.enter
and Activity Center Projects and Strategic and Financial Plans, the
draft Comprehensive Water Plan, the code update project and
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design standards, and the status of capital projects. The; next
regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for
August 3, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. !
D. Finance
Chair Backus reported the Finance Committee met this evening at
6:30. The Committee approved claims and payroll vouchers,
Ordinance No. 6246 approving an amendment to the 2009-2010
Biennial Budget, Resolution No. 4504 authorizing the receipt of
grant from the State of Washington Department of Transportation
Aviation Division for Airport Taxiway Alterations and Improvements
Project, Resolution No. 4505 approving transfer of funds for the
purpose of making loans from the Capital Projects Funds to the
Airport Fund for up to a 120 day period. The Committee discussed
Resolution No. 4503 approving the Proceeds Distribution and Hold
Harmless Agreement regarding the Jail Services Agreement and
the Community Center and Activity Center Strategic and Financial
Plans. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is
scheduled for August 3, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.
E. Community Center
Chair Wagner reported the Community Center Committee has not
met since the last Council meeting.
F. Downtown Redevelopment
Chair Norman reported the Downtown Redevelopment Committee
met July 14, 2009. The Committee discussed future bike routes to
connect to key areas in town and Main Street pedestrian lights.
The next regular meeting of the Downtown Redevelopment
Committee is scheduled for July 28, 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 Singer briefed the Council on the efforts she and
Councilmember Wagner have undertaken relating to the
environmental park and incubator project. Deputy Mayor Singer
reported that she participated in commissioning ceremonies for
new police officers, a ribbon cutting ceremony for Lakeland Sports
and Spine Physical Therapy, the Suburban Cities Association's
Public Issues Committee, and the Suburban Cities Association
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nefinrorking dinner where Speaker of the House Frank Chopp was
the guest speaker. Deputy Mayor Singer reported that she chaired
an Auburn Tourism Board meeting where it was decided the
Tourism Board would host a Bridal Fair at Emerald Downs in
October.
Councilmember Wagner reported on the efforts he and Deputy
Mayor Singer have undertaken related to the Auburn
Environmental Park and Environmental Park District.
Councilmember Wagner reported that visits from Washington 5tate
University faculty members are expected next week to finalize work
that the university will be providing. '
Councilmember Norman reported on the progress of the barrier
free playground. The proposed playground has the support of
several community and service groups. The playground will be
located adjacent to the spray park at Les Gove Park.
Councilmember Cerino reported that he participated in a field trip of
the upper and lower Green River/Duwamish watershed and the
Howard Hanson Dam where the on-site engineer explained the
curtain program to repair the dam. Councilmember Cerino also
attended the special meeting of the Public Works Committee which
consisted of a field trip to surrounding areas' existing developments
to review the probable practicality of building on steep slopes.
Councilmember Cerino reported on his attendance at the Pierce
County Regional Committee.
Councilmember Peloza reported that he attended the Suburban
Cities Association Public Issues Committee where, as a member of
the Regional Water Quality Committee, he gave a briefing on the
Brighfinrater Wastewater Treatment Plant that is under construction
near Woodinville. The Brighfinrater Treatment Plant project is $1.8
Billion, and the plant is scheduled to be operational in September
2011. Councilmember Peloza spoke about the number of
mitigation projects associated with the Brighfinrater Treatment Plant
project. Councilmember Peloza also participated in a tour of the
Howard Hanson Dam. Councilmember Peloza represented the
City of Auburn at the opening of the King County Hazardous Waste
Mobile Project located at the northwest corner of the SuperMall
and which will be conducted two weekends each month.
Councilmember Peloza announced that the Auburn International
Farmers Market has completed its sixth Sunday of sixteen
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weekends of operation. The Market has new hours and is open
from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each Sunday. ;
Councilmember Haugen thanked Councilmembers Peloza and
Cerino for their reports on the status of the Howard Hanson Dam.
B. From the Mayor `
Mayor Lewis reported that he attended a meeting with other
Mayors and the Colonel of the Corps of Engineers on the status of
the Howard Hanson Dam. The Corps is ready to proceed with a
temporary measure to build two grout curtains twenty feet apart,
450 feet long and 150 feet deep across the abutment. The
temporary measure work should be done by November 1 st.
However, the Corps will not be able to test it until spring of 2010.
Additionally, the National Weather Service is now predicting an EI
Nino which could mean a dryer winter. The Corps and King County
will be working on dikes and levees this summer and all will be
working together much of the year to plan for the possibilities.
Mayor Lewis encouraged citizens to pursue the purchase of flood
insurance.
Mayor Lewis announced the passing of an outstanding member of
the community, Sauce Shimojma. Mayor Lewis reported on his
attendance at the Eagle Scout Court of Honor in recognition of
Johnathan Michael Irwin's attainment of the rank of Eagle 5cout.
On July 11th, Mayor Lewis attended the Miss Washington pageant.
When the top ten contestants were announced, Miss Auburn Allie
Wallace was in the top ten together with the last two year's former
Miss Auburn (last year's Miss Auburn and current Miss Tacoma,
Cara Rudd and the 2007 Miss Auburn and current Miss Seattle,
Devanni Partridge). Former Miss Auburn Devanni Partridge was
crowned the new Miss Washington. Mayor Lewis announced that
the Auburn Buddhist Temple Bon Odori is scheduled for this
weekend.
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 IiSted.
A. Minutes
1. Minutes of the July 6, 2009 regular City Council meeting.
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B. Vouchers
F4.9.2, F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 386976 through 387391 in the
amount of $4,232,016.09 and a wire transfer in the amount
of $4,904.00 and dated July 20, 2009.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 526863 to 526967 in the amount of
$816,329.21 and electronic deposit transmissions in the
amount of $1,146,275.51 for a grand total of $1,962,604.72
for the pay period covering July 2, 2009 to July 15, 2009.
C. Contract Administration
1. Public Works Project No. CP0731
04.6.3 CP0731
City Council award Contract No. 07-24, Project No. CP0731,
2007 Sewer Main Repair and Replacement, to Rodarte
Construction, Inc. on their low bid of $895,895.00 plus
Washington State sales tax of $85,110.03 for a total contract
price of $981,005.03.
2. Public Works Project No. CP0760
04.9.1 CP0760
City Council approve Final Pay Estimate No. 5 to Contract
No. 08-04 in the amount of $9,300.21, for a total contract
price of $205,017.90, with Merlino Brothers, LLC and accept
construction of Project No. CP0760, Auburn Way North
Pedestrian Crossing.
3. Public Works Project No. CP0901* (Wagner/Dowdy)
04.9.1 CP0901
City Council award Contract No. 09-12, Project No. CP0901,
2009 Local Street Pavement Preservation, to Woodworth &
Company, Inc. on their low bid of $464,729.86.
4. Public Works Project No. CP0907* (Wagner/Dowdy)
04.9.1 CP0907
City Council award Contract No. 09-10, Project No. CP0907,
2009 Arterial & Collector Pavement Patching, to ICON
Materials, Inc. on their low bid of $1,387,819.00.
5. Public Works Project No. CP0904* (Wagner/Dowdy)
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04.12.1 CP0904
City Council grant permission to advertise for bids for Project
No. CP0904, 2009 Citywide Sidewalk Repair Project.
6. Consultant Agreement No. AG-C-300* (Wagner/Dowdy)
04.8.1, A3.16.9
City Council grant permission to enter into Amendment No. 1
to Consultant Agreement No. AG-C-300 with Gray &
Osborne, Inc. for design and construction management
services for Small Works Project No. CP0743, 2007 Local
Storm Drainage Improvement. 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. 6246
F3.22
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Ordinance No. 6215, the 2009-2010
Biennial Budget Ordinance as amended by Ordinance No.
6226 authorizing amendment to the City of Auburn 2009-
2010 budget as set forth in Schedule "A"
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6246.
Councilmember Haugen stated that she will vote against the
ordinance as she disagrees with some of the amendments
related to salaries.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Haugen voted
no.
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2. Ordinance No. 6247
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
Ordinance No. 6247 was removed from the agenda.
3. Ordinance No. 6249
03.5 PLT08-0014
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving the final plat of Sterling Court Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember
Backus seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No.
6249.
Councilmember Haugen inquired regarding the size of the
homes planned for the plat. Planning, Building and
Community Director Baker explained that there is no size
limitation for the houses with the exception of height
limitations and setbacks. Principal Planner Chamberlain
added that no applications for building permits have been
submitted, therefore, the size of the houses is unknown.
Principal Planner Chamberlain stated that the plat is a King
County vested project and setbacks would be to the King
County standards.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
4. Ordinance No. 6252
1.8
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Section 9.30.110 of the Auburn City
Code relating to fines for false alarms
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6252.
Councilmember Haugen expressed concern with the amount
($200) of the fine for robbery/panic alarms. Chief Kelly
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stated that ninety-nine percent of all alarms are false. The
vast majority of alarms are burglar or intrusion alarms.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Haugen voted
no.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 4503
A3.16.8, 01.7
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving the Proceeds Distribution and Hold
Harmless Agreement befinreen the City of Auburn and the
City of Bellevue regarding the cities' Jail Services Agreement
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4503.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Resolution No. 4504
F5.2.15
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor to accept grant funds
from the Washington State Department of Transportation
Aviation Division in the amount of Thirty Nine Thousand Five
Hundred Dollars ($39,500.00) which represents 2'h% match
of funds needed for Phase II of the Taxiway Alterations and
Improvements Project
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4504.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Resolution No. 4505
F4.7
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the transfer of funds for the
purpose of making a loan or loans from the Capital Projects
Fund to the Airport Fund for up to a 120 day period of time
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4505.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 8:31 p.m.
APPROVED THE DAY OF AUGUST, 2009.
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Pet . Lewis, Mayor Da ' Ile Daskam, City Clerk
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