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CIIY OF * CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
* WAS H I N GTON OCTOBER 18, 2010 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: Rich Wagner, Sue Singer, Nancy .
' Backus, Bill Peloza, Lynn Norman and John Partridge.
" Councilmember Virginia Haugen was excused.
Directors and staff members present: City Attorney Daniel B:
Heid; Finance Director Shelley Coleman; Information Services
Director Lorrie _Rempher; Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy;
Risk Manager Rob Roscoe; Chief of Police Bob Lee; Parks; Arts
and Recreation Director Daryl Faber; Planning and Development
Director Kevin Snyder; Environmental Protecfion Manager Chris
Andersen; Principal Planner Jeff Dixon; Human Services Manager
Michael Hursh; Planning Manager Elizabeth Chamberla.in;
Assistant Police Chief Bob Karnofski; Assistant Police Chief Bill
Pierson; Police Commander Scott Near; Police Sergeant Les
Muterspaugh; Police Sergeant Doug. Faini; Police Officer Steve
Bourdage, Jr.; Police Officer Mike Ashbaugh; Police Administrative
Secretary Kathy Emmert; and City Clerk.Danielle Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a) Proclamation - Teen Read Week
Mayor Lewis declared the week of October 17-23,
2010 as Teen Read Week in the city of Auburn.
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Mayor Lewis read and presented the proclamation to
Steven Bailey, Manager of the Auburn,Library. Mr.
Bailey advised that the Library will sponsor special
programs and events all week to encourage teens to
read for enjoyment.
b) Proclamation - 2010 Tree Steward
Mayor,Lewis declared Mike Harbin, Sr. as 2090 Tree
Steward in the city of Auburn.
Mayor Lewis read and presented a proclamation to
Mr. Mike Harbin, Sr., recognizing Mr. Harbin as the
2010 Tree Steward for his preservation of the Monkey
Puzzle Tree (common name) (scientific name:
araucaria araucana) located at 1708 East Main
Street. Additionally, the tree is designated as a
significant tree in Aubum. Mr. Harbin stated the tree
is not native to North America; the species originated
from Chile. He estimated the tree is 65 years old.
The City of Auburn seeks to protect any unique, rare
or endangered species of plants found within the city
as part of its Comprehensive Plan. The Urban Tree
Board works with the community to nominate tree
stewards for their community service of preserving
unique trees in the city.
c) Proclamation - Vietnamese Freedom and Heritage Flag
By proclamation, Mayor Lewis recognized the yellow
flag with three red stripes as the Vietnamese
Freedom and Heritage Flag in the city of Auburn.
Mayor Lewis read and presented the proclamation to .
Colonel Sanh recognizing the Vietnamese Freedom
and Herifage Flag and encouraging county officials
and , stafe legislators to pass legislation recognizing
the yellow flag with three red stripes as the official flag
of the Vietnamese American community. Colonel,
Sanh infroduced Chin Nguyen, Colonel Sun Nguyen
and Tuan Vu. The City Councilmembers were
presented with pins and flower garlands as tokens of
appreciation. Mayor Lewis was presented with the
United States Flag and the Vietnamese Freedom and
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Heritage Flag (yellow flag with three red stripes).
Tuan Vu thanked #he Mayor and Council #oc their :
recognition of the Viefnamese symbqls and
Vietnamese community.
d) Employee Recognition
Mayor Lewis recognized Planning Manager Elizabeth
Chamberlain, AICP; who is the recipient of the 2010
Barbara Grace Award from the Washington Chapter
of the American Planning Association. The award is
given annually to a professional planner who has
distinguished her or himself with dedication to public
service and professional accomplishment.
Planning Manager Chamberlain has over seven years
of professional experience, four of those years with
the City of Auburn. She is a member of the American
Institufe of Certified Planners. As Planning Manager, she manages current and long rahge planning activities for the City and is the lead staff person for
downtown planning and development activities.
e) Police Promotions
- Mayor Lewis and Police Chief Lee announced the
following promotions:
Commander Bill Pierson to Assistant Police Chief
Assistant Chief Pierson began his law enforcement
career, in March of 1990 with the Auburn Police
Departmenf. In addition fo being the department's first
Community Policing Bicycle Officer he served as a
Field Training Officer, Valley Swat Team Marksman,
Narcotics Detective, Firearms Instructor, Range
Master; Patrol Sergeant, Special Investigations
Sergeant and Inspectional Services Sergeant where
he inyestigated internal affairs issues, wrote State
and Federal grants and acted as the, department'S
Public Information Officer. As a, Commander,
Assisfant Chief Pierson has managed Patrol
Operations to include Traffic, K-9's, Mall Officers, a
School Resource Officer and Parking Enforcement.
Bill last served in the Administration Division
managing the Training Unit, Community Response
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Team, DARE, Accreditation and our valued
Volunteers.
Assistant Chief Pierson earned his Bachelor's of Arts
Degree in Sociology with an emphasis on Public
Policy Law and Social Control froin Washington State
University. He is a graduate of the Leadership
Instifute of South Puget Sound and holds State
Certifications in First Level Supervision and Middle Management.
Assistant Chief Pierson was accompanied by his wife
Debby,, who pinned his badge, daughter, Emily, and
' son, Nicholas.
Sergeant Scott Near to Police Commander
Scott Near began his law enforcement career in April
of.1989 with the Auburn Police Department. He held
assignments as a Field Training Officer, Valley Swat
Team Leader, Narcotics Detective, Narcotics K-9 Officer, Patrol Sergeant, Special Investigations
Sergeant and Inspectional Services Sergeant where
he 'investigated internal affairs issues, wrote grants
and acted as the department's Public Information
Officer:
Commander Near earned his Bachelor's degree in
Criminal Justice from Eastem Washington University,
and is currently enrolled in the Leadership Institute of
South King County. He is an accreditation assessor
. for the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police .
Chiefs and oversees our department's defensive
tacfics and use of force curriculum.
Detective Doug Faini to Police Sergeant .
Doug Faini began his law enforcement career in
November 1995 with the Auburn Police Department.
. He has held assignments as a Field Training Officer,
Emergency Vehicle _Operations Instructor, Firearms
Instructor, Narcotics K-9 Officer, Narcotics K-9 Master
.Trainer, Narcotics Detective; Civil Disturbance Unit
Team Leader and Hostage Negotiator.
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, Sergeant Faini earned his Bachelor's degree from
Seattle - University1 and possesses his First Level
Supervisory Certification. Sergeant Faini is the most
decorated officer in the department earning three
Medal of Distinction awards.
2. Appointments
There was no appointment for Council consideration.
D. Agenda Modifications
There was no agenda modification.
I1. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings
1. Proposed 2011 Annual, Action Plan for Community
Development Block Grant Projects
03.4.1.7
, City Council conduct a public hearing on the proposed 2011
. Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) projects.
Human Services Manager Michael Hursh briefly spoke
regarding the 2011 Annual Action Plan. The preparation of
an annual action plan is required by the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in order for the City
to receive federal funds under the CDBG program. A public
hearing is required by HUD to gather public input about the
proposed 2011 Action Plan section of the City's
Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan.
A resolution to adopt the plan is scheduled for the November
1, 2010 Council meeting.
Mayor Lewis.opened the public hearing at 8:13 p.m. There
being no public comment; the hearing was closed.
B. Audience Participation
This is the place on fhe agenda where the public is, invited to speak to the Cify Council on any issue. Those wishing to speak are
reminded to sign in on the form provided.
No one from the audience requested to address the Council.
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C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for Council review.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A3.7.6
A. Municipal Services
Chair Peloza reported the Municipal Services Comm_ittee met
October 11, 2010. The Committee discussed the 2011-2012
Biennial Budget and budget process, solid waste rates, slum
landlords, a new fleet vehicle purchasing plan, and false alarms.
The next regular meeting" of the Municipal Senrices Committee is
scheduled for October 25, 201:0.
B. Planning & Community Development Chait Norman reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met on October 11, 2010. The meeting included a joint
meeting with the Arts Commission to discuss their
accomplishments and programs from the past year. The
Committee approved Resolution No. 4651 relating to hearing
examiner services, received a presentation from Councilmember
Wagner on 1Nashington Stafe University's Integrated Design
Experience (IDeX) Project, and, discussed regulations for brew
pubs, Pacific Raceways, and possible code amendments. The
next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development
Committee meeting is scheduled for October 25, 2010.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met this
afternoon 3:30. ` The Committee approved finro contract administration items relating to sewer and stormwater modeling -
. and cancellation of Project No. C410A relating to 277th wetland
mitigation. The Committee approved Resolution Nos. 4648 and.
4649 relating to emergency water intertie agreements and
discussed fleet purchases, the M Street SE Grade Separation
Project, the.South Division Street Promenade Project, the 1 St Street
NE Project, street maintenance utility legislation, and the capital
project status.. report. The next meeting of the Public Works
Committee is scheduled for November 1, 2010.
D. Finance
Chair Backus reported the Finance Committee met this evening at
6:00. The Committee approved claims and payroll vouchers and
discussed Ordinance No. 6331 relating #o sewer meters, Resolution
Nos. 4648 and 4649 relating to emergency water system intertie
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agreements, solid waste rates, and the August monthly financial
report. The next meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled
for November 1, 2010 at 6:00 p.m..
E. Les Gove Community Campus Committee
Chair Wagner reporfetl : the Les Gove Community Campus
Committee met October 6, 2010. The Committee finalized material
and color selections for the Activity Center, received an update on
the Acfivity Center constrvction, and discussed alternative financing
strategies for the Community Center. The nexf ineeting of the Les :
Gove Community Campus Committee has not been scheduled at
this time.
F. Downtown Redevelopment
, Chair Norman reported the Downtown Redevelopmenf Committee-
met October 12, 2010. The Committee discussed South Division
- Street Promenade fumishings selection and public art plans for the
City Hall Plaza.
_ G. Council Operations Committee
Chair Wagner ;reported the Council Operations Committee will
. meet tomorrow at 3:00 p.m. to discuss preparations for the City
Council retreat.
IV. REPORTS
At this time the Mayor and City Council may report on significant items
associated with their appointed positions on sfate, regional and local
organizations.
A. From the Council
Deputy Mayor Singer reported on her attendance at the Governor's
Adviso,ry Board for the SR167/1405 Corridor. The Advisory Board
, is reviewing Washington Sfate Department of Transportation's
plans for #olling in the corridor. She also reported on the Aubum
Reaching Out Fair for middle school students and the Suburban
Cities Association Public Issues Committee meeting.
Councilmember Wagner reported on his attendance at the
Regional Access Mobility Partnership which is the Pierce County
forum for discussing transportation , issues. Councilmember
Wagner also reporfed on his attendance.at the monthly Senior
Center coffee hour: and the Valley Regional Fire Authority meeting.
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Councilmember Backus reported.that on August 26th she traveled
to Poland, specifically to the City of Gdynia, which is the sister city
of Seattle. While there she worked with Polish, Russian and
American students, and also had the opportunity to meet with the
Mayor of Gdynia and presented him with the key to the City of
Aubum on behalf of the Mayor and City Council. Councilmember
Backus reported that during her trip she became ill, which led to
her absence from the Council for the past finro months. She
thanked the Mayor, Council, and community for their support during
her illness.
' Councilmember Peloza reported on the National League of Cities
prescription discount card program. Since April 2009, Auburn citizens have saved approximately $49,000 using #he prescription
discount card program. He reminded that the free prescription
discount cards are availa6le at all City department counters.
Councilmember Peloza also reported on his attendance at the
Regional Water Quality Committee where discussion centered on
the Brighfinrater Treatment Plant, _ which is anticipated to open in
August 2011. Councilmember Peloza commented that the Lower
Green Stormwater Subcommittee had made progress with
drainage issues in Northwest Auburn; however, recently it was
discovered that unknown persons dumped approximately 50 bales,
of hay into the west and east side ditches on 279th Street off the
West Valley Highway. King County is investigating the incident,
and the bales of hay have been removed. Councilmember. Peloza
also reported on his attendance at the King County Solid Wasfe
Managemenf Advisory Board meeting. Additionally,
Councilmember Peloza stated that he attended the funeral of BiIF
Warren, who designed the monument at the Veterans Memorial
Park.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Lewis briefly commented on his attendance at a number ofi neighborhood groups and the Senior Volunteer Recognition
luncheon where he spoke on the state of the City and the local
economy. Mayor Lewis reported that some of the City's revenues
are improving slowly. Indicators include smalf increases in the real
estate excise tax reports, increases in home sales in Auburn,
increases in applications for building permits, and increases in
applications for business licenses.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
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All matfers listed on the Consent Agenda are considered by the Cify
Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed.
A. Minutes
1. Minutes of the October 4, 2010 regular City Council meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2, F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 398818 through 399207 in the
amount ofi $4,868,526.96 and dated October 18, 2010. -
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 529942 to 530049 in the ainount of .
$86,271.30 and electronic deposit transmissions in the -
amount of $1,127,425.54 'for a grandtotal of $1,992,696:84
for the pay period covering September 30, 2010 to October
13, 2010.
C. Contract Administration
1. Public Works Agreement Number AG-C-362
A3.16.9
City Gouncil grant permission to amend Consultant
Agreement No. AG-C-362 with Brown and Caldwell, Inc. for ,
Engineering Services for sewer and stormwater modeling
support.
2. Public Works Project Number C410A
04.9.1 C410A
. City Council authorize tlie cancellation of the previous award of
Contract 10-11, Project No. C410A, 277' Wetland Mitigation
Monitoring (Annual) to R & R Fab & Crane on their low bid of. ,
$26,99141 plus WA state sales tax of $2,564.18 for a total
contract price of $29;555.59.
Deputy Mayor Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to
approve the Consent Agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
_ VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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There was no unfinished business.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
VIII. ORDINANCES.AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
1. Ordinance No. 6332
03.5 PLT10-0004
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving the final plat of Jovita Heights
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember
Backus seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No.
6332.
In response to questions from Councilmember Wagner
regarding stormwater from the developrnenf, Mr. Mafit
Webber, civil engineer with AHBL, explained that the
discharge from the stormwater pond drains to the City of
Algona. The project has obtained permits from the City of
Algona and the Washington State> Department of
Transportation for the stormwaterdischarge.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 4648
04.11
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Au_burn,.
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to
execute an Emergency Water System Intertie Agreement
_ between the City of Aubum and the City of Tacoma
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4648.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
2. Resolution No. 4649 04.11
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A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to
execute an Emergency Water System Intertie. Agreement
between the City of Aubum and the Lakehaven Utility District.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4649.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
3. Resolution No. 4651
' A4.5.2, A3.16.7
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Aubum,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
an Agreement befinreen the City of Auburn and Phil A.
Olbrechts and Olbrechts and Associates, PLLC for hearing
examiner services
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember
. Backus seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4651.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 8:54 p.m., Mayor Lewis recessed the meeting for a five minute
intermission and then to executive session for approximately thirly
minutes in order to discuss real estate transaction(s) pursuant to RCW
42.30.110(1)(b) and (c) and pending/potential litigation pursuant to RCW
42.30.110(1)(i). Directors and staff required for the executive session
included City Attorney Heid, Finance Director Coleman and Risk Manager
Roscoe.
At 9:25, 9:30, 9:35, 9:40, and 9:47 p.m., Mayor Lewis extended the
executive session an additional five minutes each time.
At 9:52 p.m., Mayor Lewis reconvened the meeting.
X. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further ;business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 9:52 p.m.
APPROVED THE DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2010.
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Peter B. Lewis, Mayor Danielle Daskam, City Clerk
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