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MEETING MINUTES
WASHINGTON August 17, 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
Councilmembers present were: Rich Wagner, Sue Singer, Gene
Cerino, Nancy Backus, Bill Peloza, Lynn Norman and Virginia
Haugen.
Staff members present included: Information Services Director
Lorrie Rempher; Senior Planner Chris Andersen; Planning, Building
and Community Assistant Director Kevin Snyder; Principal Planner
Elizabeth Chamberlain; Planning, Building and Community Director
Cindy Baker; City Attorney Daniel B. Heid; Finance Director Shelley
Coleman; Deputy Police Chief Bob Lee; Public Works Director
Dennis Dowdy; Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber;
Human Resources/Risk and Property Management Director Brenda
Heineman; and City Clerk Danielle Daskam.
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 an addition to the Consent Agenda
for approval of Change Order No. 5 related to the R Street SE
Utility Improvements, Project No. C504A, and the transmittal of a
revised Exhibit A to Resolution No. 4501.
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II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1. Amendments to Title 18, Zoning
03.4.2.1.2
City Council to conduct a hearing on proposed amendments
to Title 18 (Zoning) of the Auburn City Code affecting
Section 18.26.020 (Permitted Uses) and Section 18.26.030
(Uses Requiring Permit) of the Auburn City Code within the
C-1 Light Commercial Zoning District; and Section 18.04
(Definitions of the Auburn) City Code.
Assistant Director of Planning, Building and Community
Kevin Snyder presented proposed amendments to City
Code which would provide a possible resolution to the
current moratorium on the filing of conditional use
applications in the C1 Light Commercial Zoning District.
Ordinance No. 6253 (later on the agenda) adopts the
proposed zoning code changes. The moratorium would be
lifted upon the effective date of the ordinance.
Assistant Director Snyder stated that a SEPA Determination
of Non-significance was issued for the proposed zoning
code changes, and the zoning code changes were reviewed
by Council Committees and the Washington Department of
Commerce.
Assistant Director Snyder displayed a map (with a hard copy
presented to the Council) of properties zoned C1 Light
Commercial.
Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing at 7:35.
Nicole Petrino-Salter, 31021 132"d Way SE, Auburn
Ms. Petrino-Salter expressed opposition to the proposed
zoning code amendments citing lack of flexibility and the
requirement for at least fifty percent commercial in a mixed
use multi-family dwelling project. Ms. Petrino-Salter
suggested that the demand for commercial space is low.
Ms. Petrino-Salter requested a variance from the proposed
standards.
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Rudolph Terry, 31011 132"d Avenue SE, Auburn
Mr. Terry expressed support for Ms. Petrino-Salter's
previous comments. He expressed opposition to the
proposed amendments and requested a reduction in the fifty
percent commercial requirement for mixed use
development.
Karen Campbell, 31049 129t" Avenue SE, Auburn
Ms. Campbell expressed opposition to the proposed
amendments and requested a reduction in the fifty percent
commercial requirement for mixed use development.
Mayor Lewis stressed that the proposed amendments will
affect C1 Light Commercial properties city-wide.
Assistant Director Snyder displayed visual examples for
proposed C1 related code amendments for mixed use
development. Figures 1 and 2 represent two possible
scenarios of the vertical example and Figures 3 and 4
represent two possible scenarios of the horizontal or
geographically distributed example.
Dwight Hauk, 31110 129th Avenue SE, Auburn
Mr. Hauk expressed opposition to the proposed
amendments.
Mayor Lewis closed the hearing at 7:53 p.m.
B. Audience Participation
This is the p/ace 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.
Marylyn Pedersen, 1917 N Court SE, Auburn
Ms. Pedersen requested that the City provide a more comfortable
station for the use of disabled citizens that wish to address the
Council during Council meetings. Ms. Pedersen also posed
several questions to the Council regarding the City's lease of the
Auburn Avenue Theater.
Mark Moser, 1706 35t" Street SE, Auburn
Mr. Moser stated that he participated in the initial steering
committee for the Auburn International Farmers Market. Mr. Moser
applied for the Market's manager position, and believes that he did
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not obtain the Market's manager position due to correspondence
received by the Auburn Police Department from the Klamath Falls
(Oregon) Police Department. Mr. Moser explained that he filed a
public record request for a copy of the correspondence, but his
request was denied pursuant to RCW 42.56.240.
Thomas Sauers, 607 37th Street SE #87, Auburn
Mr. Sauers stated that he has lived in the area over ten years. He
spoke regarding the amount of crime, gang activity, graffiti, and
drug activity in his neighborhood. He requested additional police
support.
Mayor Lewis advised Mr. Sauer that he visits his neighborhood
frequently. Mayor Lewis also advised that police and code
enforcement patrol the area frequently. Mayor Lewis suggested
that Mr. Sauer coordinate a neighborhood meeting where residents
can meet with the Mayor, police, and code enforcement staff to
discuss issues of concern.
Mayor Lewis spoke briefly regarding the City's lease of the Auburn
Avenue Theater. He stated that the City leased the theater to
ensure its continued operation and provide a downtown attraction.
Mayor Lewis stated that the City completed structural repairs to the
theater as recommended by an engineering report; there was no
recommendation to demolish the structure.
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
August 10, 2009. The Committee approved consent items and the
award of a contract for Project No. CP0910, Justice Center Parking
Lot Modifications. The Committee discussed Ordinance No. 6254
relating to public safety radio system coverage and the Police
Department's license plate reader program. The next regular
meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for
August 24, 2009 at 4:00 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Norman reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met August 10, 2009. The Committee approved
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consent items, Ordinance No. 6253 relating to conditional use
permits in the C1 Light Commercial Zone, and Resolution No. 4509
expressing the City's interest in cooperating with the City of
Tacoma and the Williams Factory Incubator. The Committee also
discussed the results of the latest citizens' survey, Ordinance No.
6254 relating to public safety radio system coverage, the multi-
family property tax abatement, and population targets. The next
regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development
Committee is scheduled for August 24, 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 contract
administration items including an amendment to a consultant
agreement for engineering services related to Project No. CP0817,
the 2009 Sewer and Storm Pump Station Replacement Project.
The Committee approved Ordinance No. 6238 relating to
underground wiring and Ordinance No. 6259 amending Ordinance
No. 6219 to extend the effective date of zoning and
Comprehensive Plan changes for the Robertson properties
(Auburn Gateway). The Committee discussed Ordinance No.
6253, Resolution No. 4513, safe walking routes for students, the
Comprehensive Sewer Plan, the Comprehensive Stormwater
Drainage Plan, the Transportation Plan update, and design
standards. The next regular meeting of the Public Works
Committee is scheduled for September 8, 2009 at 3:00 p.m.
D. Finance
Chair Backus reported the Finance Committee met this evening at
6:30 p.m. The Committee approved consent items including claims
and payroll vouchers, Ordinance No. 6255 which is a housekeeping
ordinance removing the Fire Department from petty cash funds,
Resolution No. 4501 approving an application to the U.S. Economic
Development Administration, and Resolution No. 4513 declaring
surplus property. The Committee also discussed Ordinance Nos.
6257, 6253 and 6259; Resolution Nos. 4509 and 4510; and
quarterly investment reports. The next regular meeting of the
Finance Committee is scheduled for September 8, 2009 at 6:30
p.m.
E. Community Center
Chair Wagner reported the Community Center has not met since
the last Council meeting.
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F. Downtown Redevelopment
Chair Norman reported that the next Downtown Redevelopment
Committee meeting 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, regiona/ and local
organizations.
A. From the Council
Deputy Mayor Singer thanked the members of the Good OI' Days
Committee for a successful Good OI' Days celebration. Deputy
Mayor Singer attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the new
SCORE (South Correctional Entity) facility. Deputy Mayor Singer
stated that she and Councilmember Wagner have continued their
work on Project ASCENT (Auburn Scientific Center for Emerging
New Technologies), including meetings with Washington State
University representatives, Puget Sound Regional Council staff,
Mithun Architecture representatives, and Green River Community
College representatives.
Councilmember Peloza reported on his attendance at the SCORE
groundbreaking ceremony in Des Moines. Councilmember Peloza
also reported on his attendance at the King Conservation District
monthly meeting. He noted that the City's Mill Creek Project
received $180,000 in funding from the King Conservation District to
enhance fish and correct drainage issues in the Mill Creek area.
Councilmember Peloza also attended the Water Resource
Inventory Area (WRIA 9) Watershed Ecosystem Forum (WEF)
where the main topic of discussion was next year's interlocal
agreement for the watershed alliance. Councilmember Peloza
reminded that the Auburn International Farmers Market is held
every Sunday through September 27, 2009.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Lewis commented on his attendance at the SCORE
groundbreaking ceremony and the need for Auburn and the other
participating cities to provide a facility for misdemeanor offenders.
Mayor Lewis also reported that the State Auditor's Office
completed its annual audit of the City, and for the fifth year in
succession, the City has received a clean audit. Mayor Lewis also
briefly reported on recent events in the City including the YMCA
swap meet, a neighborhood barbeque that was part of the National
Night Out program, and the Good OI' Days celebration.
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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 August 3, 2009 regular City Council
meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2, F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 387852 through 388198 in the
amount of $2,068,772.11 and one wire transfer in the
amount of $4,904.00 and dated August 17, 2009.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 527071 to 527170 in the amount of
$790,524.81 and electronic deposit transmissions in the
amount of $1,161,439.50 for a grand total of $1,951,964.31
for the pay period covering July 30, 2009 to August 12,
2009.
C. Contract Administration
1. Consultant Agreement No. AG-C-350
A3.16.9, 04.8.1 CP0817
City Council to approve Amendment No. 1 to Consultant
Agreement No. AG-C-350 with Parametrix, Inc. for
engineering services on Project No. CP0817, 2009 Sewer
and Storm Pump Station Replacement Project
2. Public Works Project No. CP0910
04.4.12
City Council award Small Works Contract 09-11, Project
Number CP0910, Justice Center Parking Lot Modifications,
to Superior Asphalt on their low bid of $36,922.86 plus
Washington State sales tax of $3,507.67 for a total contract
price of $40,430.53.
3. Public Works Project No. C504A
04.6.3 C504A
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City Council approve Change Order No. 5 in the amount of
$608,545 to Contract 05-17 with Interwest Development for
work on Project C504A, R Street SE Utility Improvements
Deputy Mayor Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to
approve the Consent Agenda as modified.
Councilmember Haugen expressed opposition to Public Works Project
No. CP0910.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Haugen voted no.
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. 6238
03.10.9
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, repealing Chapter 13.32 of the Auburn City
Code; adopting a new Chapter 13.32A of the Auburn City
, Code; and amending Sections 13.36.090, 13.36.110 and
13.36.130 of the Auburn City Code, all relating to
underground wiring
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6238.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
2. Ordinance No. 6253
03.4.2.1.2
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Chapter 18.26, of the Auburn City
Code and creating a new Section 18.04.625 of the Auburn
City Code, relating to zoning
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Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember
Backus seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No.
6253.
MOTION CARRIED. 5-2. Councilmembers Cerino and
Haugen voted no.
3. Ordinance No. 6255
F4.11
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Auburn City Code Section 3.04.610
of the Auburn City Code relating to petty cash funds
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6255.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
4. Ordinance No. 6257
F6.6.9
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending
Chapter 3.94 of the Auburn City Code relating to multi-family
property tax exemption
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember
Backus seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No.
6257.
Deputy Mayor Singer inquired whether the City is required to
accept both the eight year and twelve year tax exemption.
City Attorney Heid advised that the statute provides for both.
Deputy Mayor Singer objected to Ordinance No. 6257 and
extending tax incentives for additional affordable housing.
She suggested encouraging more market rate housing in
downtown Auburn.
Principal Planner Chamberlain noted that affordable housing
is defined as within the means of low or moderate-income
households. The Auburn area is considered a high cost
area where the price of housing is equal to or greater than
one hundred thirty percent of the statewide median house
price.
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Councilmember Wagner stated that he is not in favor of
encouraging affordable housing in the downtown area, but
the change is needed to encourage moderate-income
housing.
Councilmember Cerino pointed out that affordable housing
should not be considered Section 8 housing.
Deputy Mayor Singer noted that the ordinance allows a
minimum of twenty percent affordable housing which would
not prevent a developer from building one hundred percent
affordable housing.
Councilmember Peloza agreed with Councilmember
Wagner's comments.
Councilmember Backus reminded that the minimum
investment per unit is $200,000.
MOTION CARRIED. 5-2. Councilmembers Haugen and
Singer voted no.
5. Ordinance No. 6259
03.4.1.25
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Ordinance No. 6219 to extend the
effective date
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6259.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 4501
F5.4.12
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor to submit an application
to the U.S. Economic Development Administration for a
Public Works and Economic Development Grant
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4501.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Resolution No. 4509
05.1.2, 03.7.4
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, declaring its intention to cooperate with the City
of Tacoma through the William Factory Incubator
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember
Backus seconded to introduce and adopt Resolution No.
4509.
Councilmember Singer spoke in favor of Resolution No.
4509.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Resolution No. 4513
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 introduce and adopt Resolution No. 4513.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Haugen voted
no.
IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 8:56 p.m., Mayor Lewis recessed the meeting for a five minute
intermission and then to executive session for fifteen minutes for the
purpose of discussing acquisition of property pursuant to RCW
42.30.110(1)(c). Staff members required for the executive session
included City Attorney Heid, Finance Director Coleman, and Human
Reso u rces/P rope rty and Risk Management Director Heineman.
Councilmember Norman left the meeting at the beginning of the Executive
Session due to illness. Mayor Lewis reconvened the meeting at 9:20 p.m.
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City Attorney Heid read the title of Resolution No. 4514:
Resolution No. 4514
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
contract for purchase and sale between the City of Auburn
and Andrey and Nadya Ivantsov for real property
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 4514.
MOTION CARRIED. 5-1. Councilmember Haugen voted no.
X. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 9:21 p.m.
APPROVED THE DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2009. ,
Peter B. Lewis, Mayor Danielle Daskam, City Clerk
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