HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-20-2010 ITEM V-A-1I. CALL To ORDER
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
September 7, 2010 7:30 PM
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: Rich Wagner, Sue Singer, Bill Peloza,
Lynn Norman, Virginia Haugen, and John Partridge.
Councilmember Nancy Backus was excused.
Directors and staff members present: Chief of Police Jim Kelly;
Information Services Director Lorrie Rempher; City Attorney Daniel
B. Heid; Finance Director Shelley Coleman; Parks, Arts and
Recreation Director Daryl Faber; Planning and Development
Director Kevin Snyder; city Engineer Dennis Selle; Traffic Engineer
Pablo Para; Human Resources and Property/Risk Management
Director Brenda Heineman; Risk Manager Rob Roscoe; and City
Clerk Danielle Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a) Auburn Symphony Orchestra
Nancy Colson, Chair of the Board of the Auburn
Symphony Orchestra, introduced Board members
Linda Bielejec, Joyce Peloza, Jim Blanchard, Tanya
Rottle, Gail Spurrell, and Dr. Mark Flanery.
Conductor Stewart Kershaw and General Manager
Lee Valenta were also present.
The Auburn Symphony Orchestra is a fully
professional orchestra, comprised of more than 50
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musicians from Seattle's Pacific Northwest Ballet and
other Northwest orchestras. It is conducted by co-
founder and internationally recognized conductor
Stewart Kershaw. Ms. Colson spoke regarding the
critical acclaim for the Auburn Symphony Orchestra
and quoted from Philippa Kiraly reviews.
Ms. Colson shared stories related to the development
of the Auburn Symphony Orchestra and cultural
tourism. Ms. Colson also spoke regarding the
economic impact of arts and culture on the Auburn
community and distributed a national research report
from the Americans for the Arts. Ms. Colson thanked
Mayor Lewis and Councilmembers for their continued
support over the years.
b) Proclamation - "Constitution Week"
Mayor Lewis declared the week of September 17 -
23, 2010 as Constitution Week in the city of Auburn
and presented the proclamation to Daughters of the
American Revolution Chapter Regent Hilda Meryhew.
Ms. Meryhew thanked Mayor Lewis for the recognition
of Constitution Week and reminded those in
attendance to fly the United States flag on
Constitution Day, September 17, 2010.
c) Proclamation --- "Senior Center Month"
Mayor Lewis read and presented a proclamation to
Senior Center Program Assistant Cindy Whitman
proclaiming September 2010 as Senior Center Month
in the city of Auburn and urged citizens to
acknowledge and recognize the special contributions
of the senior center participants and the special
efforts of staff and volunteers that work every day to
enhance the well-being of the older citizens of
Auburn.
d) Proclamation -- "Mayor's Hunger Awareness
Week"
Mayor Lewis read and presented a proclamation
declaring September 20-24, 2010, as Mayor's Hunger
Awareness Week in the city of Auburn to Laura
Moser of Waste Management. Waste Management
has offered to organize and facilitate a food drive
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during the week September 20-24, 2010. Ms. Moser
stated that Waste Management staff will tag collection
customers the week of September 13th and will
collect food donations the next week. Donations will
be distributed to the Auburn Food Bank.
2. Appointments
There was no appointment for Council consideration.
D. Agenda Modifications
Revised Resolution No. 4039 was distributed prior to the meeting.
11. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
'1. 2011-2016 Transportation Improvement Program
04.9.3
State law requires the City of Auburn to annually prepare
and adopt a comprehensive transportation improvement
program for each ensuing six Calendar years. Prior to
adoption of a six year transportation program a public
hearing is held to review the work accomplished under each
Six Year Transportation Improvement Program for the
purpose of determining current city street needs, and to
adopt a revised and extended comprehensive transportation
improvement program.
Traffic Engineer Para presented the staff report for the Six
Year Transportation Improvement Program. State law
requires the City of Auburn to annually prepare and adopt a
comprehensive transportation improvement program. The
program provides a planning and budgeting tool and
facilitates regional project planning and coordination.
Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing on the
Transportation Improvement Program at 8:01 p.m. There
was no audience comment and the hearing was closed.
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.
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No one from the audience requested to address the Council.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for Council review.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
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A. Municipal Services
Chair Peloza reported the Municipal Services Committee met
August 23, 2010. The Committee reviewed Ordinance No. 5320,
which updates the rules and regulations for the Auburn Municipal
Airport. The Committee also discussed King County taxicab
regulations, fireworks stands, the proposed 2011-2012 Biennial
Budget, and the lease of 43 parking stalls at the Mel's parking lot to
the Auburn Regional Medical Center. The next regular meeting of
the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for September 13,
2010 at 4:00 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Norman reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met August 23, 2010. The Committee reviewed
Ordinance No. 5327 relating to a proposed six month extension for
portable and temporary signs. The Committee discussed the
proposed 2011-2012 Biennial Budget, the Urban Core Task Force,
the Bicycle Task Force, and electric vehicle infrastructure. The
next meeting of the Planning and Community Development
Committee is scheduled for September 13, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met this
afternoon at 3:30. The Committee approved award of a contract
for the arterial and collector crack seal project and amendment of
Consultant Contract AG -C-385 for work related to stormwater
management in urbanized areas. The Committee also discussed
the new community circulator shuttle service; transportation grant
and utilitylenterprise fund grant status; the proposed 2011-2012
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Biennial Budgets for engineering, streets, special purpose funds,
water, sewer, storm and equipment rental; preventative
maintenance for critical facilities; Resolution No. 4539 regarding
Initiatives 1100 and 1105; and capital project status report. The
next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled
for September 20, 2010 at 3:30 p.m.
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D. Finance
Vice Chair Norman reported the Finance Committee met this
evening at 5:00. The Committee approved claims and payroll
vouchers, Resolution No. 4636 relating to a parking lot lease
agreement with Auburn Regional Medical Center, and Resolution
No. 4639 relating to Initiatives 1100 and 1105. The Committee
also discussed Ordinance No. 6327 relating to an extension for
portable and temporary signs and the proposed 2011-2012
Biennial Budgets for the Mayor and Council; Human Resources,
Court, Probation and Facilities; Finance; Legal; and Information
Services. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is
scheduled for September 20, 2010.
E. Les Gove Community Campus Committee
Chair Wagner reported the Les Gove Community Campus
Committee met this afternoon at 1:00 and discussed the new
market tax credit financing method that may be used for
construction of the Community Center. The Committee also
discussed the progress of the activity center and LEED
certification. The next meeting of the Les Gove Community
Campus Committee is scheduled for October 6, 2010 at a time to
be determined.
F. Downtown Redevelopment
Chair Norman reported the Downtown Redevelopment Committee
met August 24, 2010. The Committee discussed the South
Division Street Promenade including design concepts. The next
regular meeting of the Downtown Redevelopment Committee is
scheduled for September 14, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.
G. Council operations Committee
The Council Operations Committee has not met since the last
Council meeting.
IV. REPORTS
At this time the Mayor and City Council may report on significant items
associated with their appointed positions on stale, regional and local
organizations.
A. From the Council
Deputy Mayor Singer reported that Council met in Committee of the
Whole on August 30, 2010. The agenda included discussion of
transportation projects, retirement benefits for elected officials, and
the effects of Initiatives 1100 and 1105. Deputy Mayor Singer also
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reported that she represented the Suburban Cities Association at
the Puget Sound Regional council Regional Economic
Development Board meeting. Deputy Mayor Singer reminded that
the Auburn Wedding Show will be held October 2nd and 3rd at
Emerald Downs.
Councilmember Wagner reported he represented the Association
of Washington Cities at the Washington Stormwater Technical
Resource center Advisory Committee meeting. Councilmember
Wagner also reported on his attendance at the Regional Access
Mobility Partnership meeting.
Councilmember Partridge reported on his work on the Reaching
Out Fair Committee, attendance at the Senior center coffee Hour,
the Annual Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner, and the
Suburban cities Association Public Issues committee, and a tour
of the new South correctional Entity (SCORE) facility.
Councilmember Peloza reported on his attendance at the National
League of Cities Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources
Committee meeting in Wyoming where he presented a resolution
on the eradication of invasive milfoil from freshwater lakes and
waterways, Councilmember Peloza also reported on his
attendance at the King County Regional Water Quality Committee
meeting and the Lower Green River Subcommittee relating to
storm drainage in Northwest Auburn. Additionally, Councilmember
'Peloza reported that the Auburn International Farmers Market will
host Celebrate Dog Days at the market on September 19th. The
market's last day of the season is September 26, 2010.
Councilmember Peloza announced that a recent survey rated the
Auburn International Farmers Market as the third favorite farmers
market in the state of Washington.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Lewis reported on several activities since the last council
meeting including the new educators breakfast at the Auburn
Regional Medical center, a meeting of the Vets Meet Vets
organization, a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Valley Cities
Counseling new supportive housing units, a meeting with
representatives of the Attorney General's Office regarding
legislation relating to eminent domain and condemnation, a
meeting with residents of Wesley Homes, and the community
parade in honor of the Auburn Little League All Stars.
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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
� . Minutes of the August 16, 2010 regular city council
meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2, F4.9.5
'l. Claims
Claims check numbers 397652 through 398183 in the
amount of $2,804,337.02 and dated September 7, 2019.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 529545 through 529745 in the
amount of $323,419.93 and electronic deposit transmissions
in the amount of $1,143,120.65 for a grand total of
$1,466,540.58 for the pay period covering August 12, 2010
to August 31, 2010.
C. Contract Administration
'I. Small Works Project CP1017
04.9.1 CP1 017
City Council award Small Works Contract 10-25, Project
Number CP 1017, 2010 Arterial and Collector Crack Seal
Project, to Doolittle Construction, Inc. on their low bid of
$63,850-00.
2, Consultant Agreement No. AG -C-385
City Council grant permission to amend Consultant
Agreement No. AG -C-385 with Brown and Caldwell, Inc. for
Engineering Services for stormwater management in
urbanized areas.
Deputy Mayor Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to
approve the Consent Agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
Vl. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
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VII. NEIN BUSINESS
There was no new business.
Vlll. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. ordinances
'l. ordinance No. 6327
03.10.11
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, extending the effective period of ordinance No.
6263, which amended Chapter 16.56 of the Auburn City
Code relating to temporary signs for six (6) months
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember
Wagner seconded to introduce and adopt ordinance No.
6327.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
B. Resolutions
'l. Resolution No. 4614
04.9.3
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving the 2011-2016 Transportation
Improvement Program of the City of Auburn pursuant to
R.C.W. Chapter 35.77 of the laws of the Sate of Washington
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember
Wagner seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4614.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
2. Resolution No. 4638
A3.17
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
a Parking Lot Lease Agreement between the City of Auburn
and Auburn Regional Medical Center
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember
Partridge seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4638.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
3. Resolution No. 4639
A3.4
A Resolution of the city Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, expressing its collective position, opposing
Initiatives 1100 and 1195
Initiative Measure No. 1100 concerns liquor (beer, wine
and spirits)
This measure would direct the liquor control board to close
all state liquor stores; terminate contracts with private stores
selling liquor; and authorize the state to issue licenses that
allow spirits (hard liquor) to be sold, distributed, and
imported by private parties. It would repeal uniform pricing
and certain other requirements governing business
operations for distributors and producers of beer and wine.
Stores that held contracts to sell spirits could convert to
liquor retailer licenses.
Initiative Measure No. I 105 concerns liquor (beer, wine
and spirits)
This measure would direct the liquor control board to close
all state liquor stores and to license qualified private parties
as spirits (hard liquor) retailers or distributors. It would
require licensees to pay the state a percentage of their first
five years of gross spirits sales; repeal certain taxes on retail
spirits sales; direct the board to recommend ,to the
legislature a tax to be paid by spirits distributors; and revise
other laws concerning spirits.
Interested persons will be afforded an opportunity to express
opposing views.
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember
Partridge seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4539.
Councilmember Haugen indicated her opposition to the
Resolution.
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Mayor Lewis invited anyone in attendance to express an
opposing view. There was no request to address the
Council.
MOTION CARRIED. 5-1. Councilmember Haugen voted
no.
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 ten minutes
in order to discuss pending/potential litigation. Directors and staff required
for the executive session were city Attorney Heid, Human Resources and
Risk/Property Management Director Heineman, Risk Manager Rob
Roscoe, and City Engineer Dennis Selle.
Mayor Lewis reconvened the meeting at 9:06 p.m.
City Attorney Heid read the title of Resolution No. 4640:
Resolution No. 4640
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving a Settlement Agreement with Kent
160, LLC, for the Verdana Project
Councilmember Wagner moved to adopt Resolution No. 4640 with the
following change to the second sentence in paragraph 1.2.4 so that it
reads as follows: "The amount shall be determined by the city based on
Kent 160's actual costs of constructing said sewer main and shall allocate
an equitable share of said costs to and be recorded against the properties
located in the area generally depicted on Exhibit C, which shall not include
any of the real property within the Verdana Project." Motion was
seconded by Councilmember Peloza.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
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X. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 9:08 p.m.
APPROVED THE DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2010.
Peter B. Lewis, Mayor
Danielle Daskam, City Clerk
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available for review at the City Clerk's Office and at the Library.
Internet: http://www.auburnwa.gov
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