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CITY OF CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
WASHINGTON MARCH 7, 2011 7:30 PM.
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L 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, Virginia Haugen, and John Partridge.
Directors and staff members present: Parks Maintenance. Manager
Mike Miller; Police Commander Will Lathrop; Public Works Director
Dennis Dowdy; City Attorney Daniel B. Heid; Planning and
Development Director. Kevin Snyder; -Human Resources/Risk and
Property Managemenfi Director Brenda Heineman; Finance Director
Shelley Coleman; Economic Development Manager poug Lein;
and Deputy City Clerk Cathy Richardson.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
There was na announcement.
2. Appoinfinents
There was no appointment for Council consideration.
D. Agenda Modificatilo.ns Agenda modifcations included the,addition of Resolution No. 4676,
andrev.ised Exhibit "A" and agenda modification memorandum fo
Resolution No:. 4690, Also nofed was that the sponsoring
Committee for Resolution No. 4690 should be Finance chaired by
Councilmember Backus:
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A. Public Hearangs
No public hearing was scheduled for this evening.
B. Audience Participafion
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.
Greg Bartol, 5502 Duncan Avenue SE, Aubum
Mr. Bartol stated that he is a metal artist and teaches welding at
Green River Community College (GRCC). Mr. Bartol noted that he
recently had his artwork on display in the City Hall lobby. Mr. Bartol
reported that the City of Aubum, The Aubum Downtown
Association, and Aubum Valley Creative Arts have organized an
Aubum Art Walk which will begin on the evening of May 13, 2011
with art and wine and will continue on Saturday afternoon, May 14,
2011, with a family friendly venue: Mr. Bartol is the GRCC liaison
in charge of recruiting the music, perForming arts, and much of the
artwork including ceramics, paintings and metals. Most of the
perForming arts will be conducted at the GRCC facility in the
Sounder Transit Station. The artwork will be on display on Main
Street between Zola's on Easf Main Str.eet to the Transit Station
and GRCC facility on West Main Street. The objective is to exhibit,
- work by local artists from the Aubum area and the Pugef Sound
region. Mr. Bartol encouraged Mayor Lewis, Councilmembers and -
the Auburn community to attend this first time event to enjoy the
arts and music. J
. Jessica Croskey, 2402 17t'' Street SE, Auburn
Mcs. Croskey read a letter relative to her recent request for an
appeal and review of her utility account with regard to a water leak
adjustment and the denial of her appeal. Mrs. Croskey spoke
regarding hardships that she and her family have suffered in
connection with the denial of her appeal. A copy of the letter read
by Mrs. Croskey was previously distributed to Mayor Lewis and
Councilmembers.
Josh Croskey, 2402 17th Street SE, Aubum
Mr. Croskey stated that the appeal was denied without an
explanation and inquired regarding the appeal procedure. Mr.
Croskey expressed his displeasure with regard to signing an
agreement for repayment of their water bill. Mr. Croskey inquired
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as to. whether that are any additional procedures or appeal
processes that they might undertake.
Mayor Lewis stated that the appeal was considered by the Public
, Works Committee and the reasons for #he denial are public record ,
and were made available to Mr. and Mrs. Croskey. That
information has been distributed to the property owner.
In response to questions by Mr. Croskey, City Attomey Heid stated
that the appeal process is regulated by the Auburn City Code.
There are no provisions for a re-appeal process at this time.
` Mayor Lewis directed staff to provide the records related to the
appeal to Mr. and Mrs. Croskey. Mayor Lewis encouraged Mr. and
Mrs. Croskey to schedule an appointment to discuss the issue with
him and City Attomey Heid. ~
C. Correspondence
There.was no correspondence for Council review.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A3.7.6 . A. Municipal Secvices
Chair Peloza reported that the Municipal Services Committee met
on February28, `2011 at 3:30 p:m. The Committee discussed and
recommends approval of Resolution No. 4688, the solid waste
contract with Waste Management. The Committee also discussed Ordinance No: '6341 regarding development, impact fee: deferrals
" for economic incentives, Ordinance No. 6353 regarding a time
extension related to portable and #emporary signs, and the
Committee's matrix including the addition of the Police Chaplain's
Program. The next meeting of the Municipal Senrices Committee is scheduled for March 28, 2011 at 3:30 p.m:
B. Planning & Community Development..
Chair Norman reported that the Planning and Community.
Development Committee met on February 28, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. The Committee discussed the Aubum Junction Market Analysis
proposal. The Committee also discussed and recommends
approval of Ordinance No. 6353 regarding,a time extension for an
additional year related to portable and temporary signs, Resolution
No. 4676 which ;sets a public hearing regarding -an amendment #o
the Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP); and Resolution No.
4677 accepting a grant. The Committee also discussed Resolution
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No. 4685, a. right-of-way vacation to the Aubum School District,
Mosby Farm's privately initiated zoning code amendment, and an
electrical vehicle infrastructure ordinance as required by
Washington State law. The next meeting of the Planning and
Community Development Committee is scheduled for March 14, ~
2011 at 5:00 p.m.
` C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported that the Public Works Committee met this
afternoon at 3:30. The Committee approved right-of-way use
permits for the.Muckleshoot Indian Tribe to locate a bus stop along
Dogwood Avenue and the Auburn International Farmers Market for
operation purposes. The Committee also discussed' and
recommends approval of granting -permission to, advertise for
Project No. C5076, Auburn/Pacific - Skinner Road/3`d Avenue SE.
(Phase 2). The Committee also discussed #he Street Payback
Waiver for George Lyden. Chair Wagner noted. tliat Item V.C.3 ,
related to Mr. Lyden should be removed from the Council agenda
for further discussion by the Public Works Committee. The
Committee also discussed Resolution No. 4685 which sets a public
hearing for the, Aubum School District right-of-way vacation,
Ordinance No. 6355 related to right-of-way acquisition for the., M
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Street Underpass project, a leak adjustment appeal, and Ordinance
No. 6341 related to potential deferral of development fees. The ,
Committee also teceived annual reports on the National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System 2(NPDES 2) related to stormwater
quality control, and the Save Our Street (SOS) program: The
, Committee discussed a potential traffic alignment change at
Evergreen Way and Evergreen Loop, received an update on
current grants in process, reviewed -the capital projects status
report, and the City Hall Promenade _and City Hall Plaza project
budgets. Chair Wagner noted that procedures for utility bill
adjustments will be discussed at upcoming Public Works _
Committee meetings. The next meeting of the Public Works
Committee is scheduled for March 21, 2011 at 3:30 p.m. .
In response to questions from Deputy Mayor Singer,
Councilmember Wagner stated that Project No. C507B for the
Auburn/Pacific trail includes most of the last section of the trail and
also includes improvements to bicycle route striping.
In response to questions from Councilmember Haugen, Mayor
Lewis stated that staff will provide documentation requested by the
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Public Works Committee related to utility adjustments in
approximately thirty days.
D. Finance
Chair Backus reported that, the Finance Committee met this
evening at 6:00. The Committee discussed and recommends
approval of claims and payroll vouchers and Resolution No. 4690
for a Joint Parking Development Agreement and Option to
Purchase with King County Library. System. The Committee also
discussed Ordinance No. 6355 declaring public use and necessity
regarding the M Street Underpass project and authorizing
condemnation on a property along that corridor: The next meeting
of the Finance Committee is scheduled for March 21, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.
E. Les Gove Comrnuni.ty Carnpus Committee
Chair Wagner reported that a meeting of the Les Gove Community
Campus Committee is scheduled for March 11, 2011 at 11:00 a.m.
F. Downtown Redevelopment
. Chair Norman reported that the Downtown Redevelopment
Committee met on March 1, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. The Committee
discussed the City Hall Plaza Improvement Project No. CP0922
and Change Order #2 on this evening's agenda and Downtown
Urban Center Design Standards and proposed changes to the
designation from Pedestrian 1 to Pedestrian 2 along Auburn
Avenue north,of Main Street which.would allow for medical type
businesses. The .Committee also discussed the downtown
pedestrian kiosk and pedestrian signage with regard to size,
design, and placement. The next regular meeting of the Downtown
Redevelopment Committee is scheduled for March 15, 2011 at
4:00 p.m.
G. Council Operatioros Committee
Chair Wagner reported that the Council Operations Committee is
scheduled to meet on March 8, 2011 at 4:00 p.m.
IV. REPORTS
At this #ime the Mayor. and City Council may reporf on significant items
associated with their appoinfed positions on state, regional and /oca/
organizations. '
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A. From the Council
Deputy Mayor Singer reported that she attended the Economic
Development District Board meeting. The focus of, the meeting
was the economic development connection to transportation and the Board's priorities for transportation projects in the region. The `
Board discussed connections befinreen transportation, economic
development, and growth management.
Councilmember Wagner reported that he attended the Washington
Stormwater Center Advisory Board meeting. The Center's funding
. will run out this summer, but they are optimistic that the State will
continue to fund them. He also attended a Regional Access
Mobility Partnership meeting, the Pierce County transportation
forum, at which they spoke regarding Pierce Transit's cuts in
service. The Auburn/Lakeland and Pierce Transit shuttle
. partnership was lauded as a cost sharing partnership model.
Attendees received a report from freshman Representative Katrina
Asay. Ms. Asay was the former Mayor of the City of Milton and
spoke regarding preservation of the Public Works Trust Fund.
Councilmember. Partridge reported that he attended the Aubum
Valley Humane Society meeting of which he is the City's liaison.
The Society was formed to develop an option to replace the current
animal control services provided to the City by King County. The
Society has met three times to discuss development of their
budget. They have made a bid to use the building located at 4910
A Street and have developed the facility's exferior and interior
budgets and an operations budget. The Society legally solidified
their name and has filed documentation with the Intemal Revenue
Service foc their federal identification number in order to form a
501(C)3 organization. They toured fhe Pierce County Animal
Control Shelter at which they received a promise of animal cages
valued at $20,000. The Society reviewed their conceptual budget
and will provide their letter of recommendation on March 14th.
They also developed a lead to meet with Donovan Brothers
Construction, who worked on the building on A, Street and have
built veterinary facilities in the past.
Mayor Lewis requested that staff develop a map of the routes and
stops for the transit and shopper shuttles for the Tourism Board.
Director powdy indicated that staff is working with the chair of the
Transportation, Transit and Trails Committee to develop such a .
map.
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Councilmember Peloza reported that he attended the King County.
Water Pollution Abatement Advisory Committee meeting. Their
Financial Policies Workgroup is reviewing the capacity charge of
the conveyance system, and sewer hook-up for housing and the
potential affect. on King County codes. Under consideration is
providing discounts for "living houses" where waste water is
processed within the house. He also attended a Regional Water
Quality Committee meeting at which they discussed the 2011
Committee Wor1c Plan and monitoring the Brightwater construction
costs and proposed rate proposals. They also discussed their
Comprehensive Plan, combined ; sewer overflows, inflow and
infiltration, water quality issues such as the Lower Duwamish
Watershed super fund in an effort to eliminate toxic waste, and
extension of the King County interlocal agreement.
Councilmember Peloza also reported, on the Auburn International
Farmers Market (AIFM) meeting with.Sound Transit and Metro in
an effort to abate the buses coming through the operation of the
AIFM, which opens on Sunday, June 12, 2011 af 9:00 a.m. until
2:00 p.m. Councilmember Wagner reported that he attended the First United
. Methodist Church service at which they discussed whether ACAP
would be invited to conduct their operation at the church. A poll of
the 200 members of the church produced a vote of 152 to 48 in
favor of allowing the ACAP operation.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Lewis reported that he attended the.. South ` County Area
Transportation Board (SCATBd) meeting. In recent years, King
County representatives have often presented their legislative
issues to the SCATBd membership. The membership was
reminded that SCATBd was formed to put forward south county
. area transportation projects. SCATBd member cities have since
developed a legislative agenda which was presented to the State in
order to communicate the south. counfy area major transportation
projects and to reiterate the cooperation of the south county cities.
Mayor Lewis also attended the South Corcectional Entity (SCORE)
meeting and reported that construction of the jail facility is still
ahead of schedule and considerably under budget. He also
attended several meetings on south end projects for both
transportation and light rail. Mayor Lewis reported that Amtrak is
meeting on a regular basis with regard to expansion of their
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services. There are a certain number of Amtrak trains that use the -
Burlington Northern Railroad tracks each day. Amtrak is
considering adding additional scheduled trains and the City has
requested that Aubum be added as one of the stops for the new
train routes. Aubum is strongly supported as an Amtrak stop by
the southeast cities of Enumclaw, Black Diamond, Covington,
= Maple Valley, Buckley, and Sumner. Mayor Lewis also reported
that he has been appointed to the National Amtrak Advisory Group.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed on the Consenf Agenda. are considered by the City
Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion in fhe form listed.
A. Minutes
1. Minutes of the February 22, 2011 regular City Council.
meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2, F4.9.5
1. Claims -
Claims check numbers 402244 through 402572 in the
amount of $1,425,081.74 and wire transfer in the amount of
$2,24115 and dated March 7, 2011.
2. Payroll Payroll check numbers 530883 to 530965 in the amount of
$296,229.47 and electronic deposit transmissions in the
amount of $1,136,420.41 for a grand total of $1,432,649.88
for the pay period covering Februa_ry 17, 2011 to. March 2,
2011
C. Contract Adminostration
1. Planning Department Project Number CP0922
04.4.1 CP0922:
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City Council approve Change Order #2 in the amount of
$130,000 to Contract 10-24 with R.L. Alia for work on project
CP0922; City Hall Plaza Improvement.
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2. Public Works Project Number C507B
04:9.1 G507B
City Council grant permission to advertise for bids for Project
No: C50713,, Aubum / Pacifc Trail - Skinner Rd/3`d Ave SE
(Phase 2).
Deputy Mayor Singer . moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to approve the Consent Agenda.
Deputy Mayor Singer spoke regarding the Change Order for `
Peoject No. CP0922, City Hall Plaza Improvement. The Change
Order is due to the surface water management which is being
coordinated with the Promenade project on Division Sfreet so that
more downtown stormwater . can be controlled. The plaza
infrastructure had basically collapsed and the improvements will
' bring the plaza info compliance with strict standards imposed by
the State.
Councilmember Haugen expressed opposition to Project No.
- CP0922.
Councilmember. Norman noted that the funds being used for the
improvements to the City Hall Plaza are already in the budget.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Haugen voted no.
. VI. ' UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
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VII. NEW BUSINESS .
There was no new business.
VOIL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
1. Ordinance No. 6343
03.5 PLT03-0002
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving the fnal plat of Pinnacle Estates,
Phase 2
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Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember
Backus seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No.
6343.
Councilmember Norman reported Ordinance No. 6343
approves Phase 2 of a subdivision located in Lakeland Hills
and approved in 2004.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Haugen voted no.
2. Ordinance No. 6353
03.4.2:1:2 .
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Chapter 18.56. of the Aubum City Code and Ordinance No. 6327 as to the effective dates of
said ordinance's amendrnents to Chapter 18.56 of the
Aubum City Code relating to temporary signs
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember
Backus seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No.
6353.
Councilmember Norman reported that, approximately one
year ago, several businesses asked to be allowed additionaF signage in order to help their businesses during the
economic downturn. Staff reviewed the Aubum City Code '
and esfablished a procedure to allow the additional signage
_ and it has been very effective with few problems, concems
or complaints of any kind. The Planning and Community
Development Committee recommends extending the allowance of addfional signage for another year.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. B. Resolufions
1. Resolwtion No. 4676
04.9.3
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Aubum,
, Washington, setting a hearing date in relation to amending
the 2011-2016 Transportation Improvement Program of the
City of Aubum pursuanf to RCW Chapter 35.77
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Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4676.
Councilmember Wagner reported that Resolution No. 4676
sets a public hearing to consider the amendment to the
Transportation Improvement. Program. The amendment is _
due to the City receiving approximately $2.5 million in grant
-funds from the State with participation. from the Muckleshoot
Indian Tribe of approximately $600,000. The, grant allows
for safety improvements to Aubu.rn Way 8outh in the area of
the Federal . Aviation Administration. Acceptance of the
- grant requires no additional funds from the City, but the
project will be managed by City sfaff.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Resolution No. 4685
03.9 V1-10
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Aubum,
Washington, receiving a petition for vacation and setting a
public hearing. to consider #he vacation of 3rd Street NE
between 2"d Street NE and 4t' 3treet NE, East of E Street
NE, within the City of Aubum, Washington
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4685.
Councilmember Wagner explained that this is a dead-end
; street approximately one block in length. The properties on
both sides of the area to be vacated are currently owned by
the Aubum School District (ASD). Approval of the vacafion .
will remove maintenance of the street from the City's
responsibilities and pass it on to the ASD.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: 7-0.
3. Resolution No. 4688 ' A3.14, 04.7.5
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
an agreement befinreen the City of Auburn and Waste
Management of Washington for comprehensive garbage,
recyclables and compostables collection services
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Councilmember Peloza moved and Deputy Mayor Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4688.
Councilmember Peloza reported that.staff and the Municipal
Services Committee have discussed the agreement with
Waste Management of Washington extensively. The new
contract will provide better services and will include new
- services not currently received 'by the City under the current
contract. Improved services include installation of a
compressed natural gas (CNG) fleet by 2012. This will
_ reduce gas emissions in the surrounding area and the public
. wilF be able to purchase the CNG. Also included are new
wheeled 20 and 32 gallon garbage receptacles, a recycling
drop-off site for Auburn residents, initiation of an improved
J outreach program, individual recycling carts for residents in
, mobilehome parks, and year round weekly yard waste
collection.
Deputy Mayor Singer pointed out that there will be no
increase in costs to Auburn residents.
Councilmember Haugen spoke in opposition to Resolution
No. 4688.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Haugen voted
. no.
4. Resolution No. 4690
A1.3; A3:13.4
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Aubum,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
a Joint Parking Development Agreement and Option to
Pu.rchase between the City of Aubum and King County Rural
Library District d/b/a the.King County Library System
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember
Norman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4690.
Councilmember Backus reported that 'Resolution No. 4690
allows the City, to partner with the King County 'Library
System for additional parlcing needed for - the library
expansion in the Les Gove Community Campus. Purchase
of the property by the City would be very costly. The
partnership allows the City to assist 'the library with their
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~ parking requirements and will include parking and design
rights for the City with regard to the entry into the Les Gove
Community Campus from Aubum Way South. The City
retains the first right of refusal if the King County chooses to
sell the, property. Councilmember_noted that $265,000 was
already designated in the 2010 budget. Since it was not
used in 2010, the funds will be rolled over to the 2011
budget.
Deputy Mayor Singer pointed out thaf the City Council has
endeavored for approximately fourteen years' to find the
funding to make , the improvements to the Les GoVe
Community Campus entrance from Auburn Way South. The
improvements will include removal of the 40 Rentals building
and fencing and will be a tremendous improvement. Mayor Lewis noted that the partnership with King County is
due to Aubum Councilmember's attendance at a King
County Library meeting. The parking improvements benefit
the library system and opens up the vista to the Les Gove
Community Ca_mpus.
Councilmember Backus stressed that all demolition costs for
removal of the 40 Rentals building will be at the expense of
King Couhty,. The only cost to the City is the partnership for `the parking improvements.
Mayor Lewis stated that the library will stay open during
construction via lease of the Herr Lumber,facility as part of
the partnership agreement.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
APPROVED THE DAY OF MARCH 2011.
Peter B. Lewis, Mayor Cathy Richardson, Deputy City Clerk
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