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City Council Meeting
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June 6, 2011 - 7:30 PM
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1. CALL TO ORDER
A. Flag SaGute
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: Sue Singer, Nancy Backus, Bill Peloza, Lynn Norman, '
' Virginia Haugen, and John Partridge. Councilmember Rich Wagner was
excused.
- Directors and staff: rnembers present: City Attomey Daniel B. Heid, Public Works
Direetor Dennis Dowdy; Assistant Police Chief Bill Pierson, Human Resources
and Property/Risk-Management Director Brenda Heineman, Recreation Manager
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Brian 'Petty,'Planning and Development Director Kevin Snyder, Finance Director
Shelley Coleman, Economic Development Manager poug Lein, Community
Services Manager Michael Hursh, Government Relations Manager Carolyn
Robertson, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam.
+ C. Announcements, Appointments, and Presentations
1. Proclamation - KidsDay
Mayor Lewis read and presented a proclamation declaring June 24, 2011 as
, KidsDay. in the city of Auburn to Recreation Manager Brian Petty. Mayor
Lewis urged all to support and maintain playspaces and playgrounds for the
well-being of this and future generations.
Recreation: Manager Brian. Petty announced that KidsDay will be held at Les
Gove Park, "the location for the Discovery Playground and the Rotary Spray
Park. This is the second year KidsDay will be held at Les Gove Park; the
event was held for several years at Game Farm Fark. Recreation Manager
Petty thanked the Mayor and Council for their support of KidsDay.
, 2. Recognition of Auburn School District's DECA Students
Mayor Lewis recognized three students from Auburn Mountainview High
School, Heather O`Dell, Scott Ohashi, and Nichola Usher, who are members
of DECA Club. The students started a project iast year to bring awareness
to diabetes and to promote a more healthy lifestyle and healthy eating
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habits. Their project included working with local restaurants to provide
additional menu options and dietary information on menus.
Mayor Lewis presented the students with certificates of achievement in
honor of their accomplishments, including placing among the top eighteen
clubs at the Intemational DECA competition in Orlando, Florida. Heather .
O'Dell and Nichola Usher were present to accept the certificates and briefly
spoke regarding the activities they coordinated at their school and in the
. community to bring more awareness to Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
- ' Miss O'Dell and Miss Usher thanked their DECA teach, Derik Enz, for his
leadership.
3. 2011 Legislative Wrap Up
Government Relations Manager Robertson presented an update of the City's
2011 legislative agenda. As a result of the legislature's latest session:
Sales tax mitigation funding will be reduced by approximately 3.4 percent.
' Cities will now be required to pay for ifs officers to attend the Criminal Justice
Training Centec and provide their own ammunition.
This year, the proposal for a Street U#ility was passed out of the House
Transportation Comm'ittee, but lacked the votes to pass during the legislative
session.
The City's efforts to locate an Amtrak stop in Auburn moved one step closer.
The Department of Transportation provided the City with a draft marketing
. study for comment.
Green River cities worked with King County to, secure $4.6 million in levee
repair and maintenance funding from the State of which $1.6 million is
dedicated to the Reddington levee.
The City secured $6.8 million from the Public Works Trust Fund for the M
Street SE Underpass Project. Additionally, the City secured $6 million from
the Freight Mobility Strategie Investment Board (FMSIB) for the M Street SE,
Underpass Project.
The City secured $316,000 from the Buildings and Communities Fund for the
Auburn teen center and gymnasium.
The City also received approximately $200,000 for two smaller projects.
The Legislature passed a bill to allow the use of firearms noise
suppressors. The ability to use noise suppressors for police target practice
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D. Agenda Modifications
There was no change to the agenda.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1. Public Hearing - interim Zoning Controls (NormaNSnyder)
City Council to conduct a hearing on interim zoning controls pertaining to the
allowance, dimensions-and location of real estate signs not currently
permitted by existing sign regulations in the public right-of-way or on private
- property pertaining to the sale, lease or rent of residential and non-
residential development properties. On April 18, 2011, the City Council
adopted Ordinance No. 6360 establishing the interim zoning control and
setting today's date for the required public hearing.
Planning and Development Director Snyder reported the Council passed
Ordinance No. 6360, interim zoning control, with the intent that the interim
zoning controls would be in effect for a year. The interim zoning controls
relate to signage regulations for temporary off-premise real estate signs. A
public hearing on the interim zoning controls is required by state statute:
Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing at 8:00 p.m. No one in the audience
-cequesfed to speak, and Mayor Lewis closed the hearing.
2. Public Hearing - Moratorium on Medical Marijaana
Dispensaries (Norm an/S nyder/Heid)
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City Council to conduct a public hearing on the initial one year moratorium
on the acceptance of applications for licenses, permits and approvals for
medical marijuana dispensaries in all zoning d'istricts in the city of Auburn.
Planning.and Development Director Snyder-stated that on May 2, 2011, City
Council passed Resolution No. 4701 establishing a one-year moratorium
on medical marijuana dispensaries: The recent passage of state legislation.
relating to medical marijuana dispensaries has created uncertainty at the
local level of how the implementation of the legislation will occur. Staff
believes the moratorium is warranted to allow time to fully consider all
options and alternatives for regulations pertaining to medical marijuana
dispensaries.
Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing at 8:02 p.m. No one in the
audience requested to speak, and Mayor Lewis closed the public hearing.
3. Public Hearing - Amendment to 2010 and 2011 CDBG Annual Action ,
Plans (Norman/Hursh)
City Council to conduct a hearing on the proposed amendment to its
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2010 and 2011 Annual Action
Plans. The process for a substantial amentlment is required by the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the City's
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Consolidated Plan to reallocate funds from abandoned or postponed
projects.
Community Services Manager Hursh presented information on the proposed
substantial amendment to the Community Development Block Grant 2010
and 2011 Annual Action Plans. Mr. Hursh explained that there was funding
that was planned for the debt service on the Community Center project;
however, the project has not yet begun and the funding must be
reallocated.
The proposed use of the funds include $50,000 for improvements to
Shaughnessy Park, $25,000 for a downtown business facade improvement
program, and $175,000 for acquisition of property to assist Aubum Youth
Resources in developing a-teen drop-in program. The City had received
applications for and considered the projects at one time, but had to delay
them in order to fund the debt service for the Community Center project.
In response to questions from Councilmembers, Mr. Hursh confirmed that
the reallocation has been reviewed by the Human Services Commission.
The proposed projects are supplemental and do not replace any City
programs.
Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing at 8:09 p.m. No one in the audience
requested to speaK, and the hearing was closed.
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.
, Leonard Couch, 1203 28thStreet SE, Auburn
Mr. Couch spoke regarding graffiti problems he has endured on his property.
The vandals have fagged his property four times. Mr. Couch also urged that the
Coun'cil approve Save OurStreets funding for improvements to 28th Street SE.
Tim Stark, 26834 15th Avenue South, Des Moines, WA
Mr. Stark reported that he operates a business in Auburn offering unique and
historical military collectibles. His business is operated in the attic of the Red
Barn of Auburn. Mr. Stark stated that he and the store were subjected to unfair,
intimidating and unreasonable treatment by the Planning and Development,
Department. As a resulf of fire and code inspections, he was required to correct
several code violations. One outstanding issue remains relating to the stairs. The
City requires the replacement of the stairs with a ladder. The stairs are not used
by the public, and due to a disability, Mr. Stark is unable to use a ladder.
According to Mr. Stark, the Building Official has rejected Mr. Stark's proposed
alternatives.
Mayor Lewis indicated that Planning and Development Director Snyder is
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investigating altematives for Mr. Stark.
Andrew Primis, 2507 North Cheyenne, Tacoma, WA
Mr. Primis spoke on behalf of the owners of Hinshaw's Honda, and urged the
Council's approval of Hinshaw's leak adjustment that appears on this evening's
agenda.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for Council review.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
` A. Municipal Services
Chair Peloza reported the Municipal Services Committee met May 23, 2011. The
Committee reviewed Resolution No. 4709, authorizing an agreement among the
cities of Auburn, Burien, Des Moines, Federal Way, Renton, SeaTac, and Tukwila
relating to the investigation of criminal activities that may occur at the South
Correctional Entity .(SCORE) jail facility, and Resolufion No. 4712 authorizing
an interlocal agreement with the. State Department of Corrections (DOC). The
Committee discussed Ordinance No. 6361 related to social card games,
Ordinance No. 6364 related to parking, and Ordinance No. 6366 relating to the
recoupment of law enforcement costs for responding to incidents involving
intoxicated persons. Resolution No. 6364 and 6366 will be reviewed at the June
13th Committee meeting pending additional information. The Committee also
received a presentation on the Police Chaplain's Program. The next regular
meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for June 13, 2011 at
3:30 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Norman reported the Planning and Community Development Committee
met May 23, 2011. The Committee reviewed proposed amendments to the 2010
and 2011 Annual Action Plans and Ordinance No, 6363 approving zoning code
amendments relating to agricultural enterprises on properties zoned Residential
Conservancy. The' Committee also discussed Ordinance No. 6365 relating to
electrical vehicle infrastructure, Phase II code update project, parking and design
issues, downtown parking during construction of the promenade project,
and parking in the downtown core. The next regular meeting of the Planning and
Community Development Committee is scheduled forJune 13, 2011 at 5:00 p.m.
C. Public Works
Vice Chair Peloza -repo"rted the Public Works Committee met this afternoon at
3:30. The Committee approved contract administration items consisting of
permission to advertise for Project No. C201 A, Residential Building
Demolition, permission to advertise for Project No. CP1101, the 2011 Local
Street,Pavement Preservation Project, and F.inal Pay Estimate and acceptance of
Project No. CP1020, 2010 Signal Improvements. Vice Chair Peloza reported that
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Project No. C201A, the Residential Building Demolition Project, provides for the .
demolition of eight residences that the City has purchased and vacated for the M
Street SE Underpas"s Project. Staff members have set a goal for the contractor
to recycle up fo 75 percenf of the demolition materials. Much of the vegetation
from the properties will be used for the project landscaping. The next regular
meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for June 20, 2011 at 3:30
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D. Finance
Chair Backus reported the Finance Committee met this evening at 6:00. The
Committee reviewed claims and payroll vouchers. Chair Backus reported the
claims vouchers included payables to the Department of Commerce for $865,000
representing repayment of the Public Works Trust Fund Loan, payment to Puget
Sound Energy in the amount of $112,000 for energy costs for street lights and
facilities for the months of Aptil and May, payment to the South Correctional
Entity (SCORE) in the amount of $483,000 forjailing and sfartup costs, and
payment to the Washington State Auditor in the amount of $23.,000 for annual
audit fees for the month of April. The Committee also reviewed Ordinance No.
- 6361 clarifying Ordinance No. 5250 relating to card games. Ordinance No. 6361
was not passed out of committee and may come forward at a future meeting. The
Committee also discussed Resolution No. 4709 authorizing an agreement among
the SCORE cities, Resolution No. 4710 amending the Community Development
Bloek Grant Annual Action Plans, Resolution No. 4712 authoriz'ing an agreement
with the Washington State Department of Corrections, and two requests for utility
leak adjustments. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is
scheduled for June 20, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.
E. Les Gove Community Campus
The Les Gove Community Campus Committee has not met since the last Council
meeting:
_ F: . Downtown Redevelopment
Chair Norman reported the Downtown Redevelopment Committee met May 24,
2011. The Committee reviewed proposed projects for expending the remaining
balance of the Local Revitalization Funding. The Committee also conducted a
walking tour through the downtown area for possible locations for pedestrian
kiosks. The Committee also discussed projecf signage for the South Division
Street Promenade Project. The next regular meeting of the Downtown
Redevelopment Committee is scheduled for June 14, 2011 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 state, regional and /oca/ organizations.
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A. Froon the Council
Deputy Mayor Singer reported that she attended the general assembly meeting
for the Puget Sound Regional Coancil where the membership voted to elect ,
Kitsap Counfy Commissioner Josh Brown President and Pierce County Executive
Pat McCarthy Vice-President.
Councilmember Partridge reported that he attended several meetings of the
Auburn Valley Humane Society, which included presentations from the City
regarding the status of the City's review ofithe proposed partnership agreement,
presentation of a promotional banner created by Mike Harbin, discussions with
representatives of the Auburn International Farmers Market, and discussions with
members of the Riverside High School career and technical education team on
how they could contribute to the Society's marketing plan.
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Councilmember Partridge also reported on his attendance at the Import/Export
Forum, the Auburn School District Career and Technical Education Program
Advisory Committee, Petpalooza, the Lions Club Old Soldiers Cemetery Cleanup,
Lions Club White Cane Days, and the Regional Law, Safety and Justice ,
Committee meeting.
Councilmember Norman reported she attended the Empty Bowl fund raising
event to benefit the Auburn Food Bank, the employee luncheon, the Plaza Park
dedication, and a meeting with Gil Kerlikowske, Director of the White House
National Drug Control Policy and former Seattle Police Chief, at Pediatric Interim
Care in Kent, a facility that cares for drug addicted babies.
Councilmember Backus reported that she attended the employee luncheon, the
Plaza Park dedication, Petpalooza, Memorial Day services, the Miss Washington
Outsfanding Teen Pageant where Auburn's representative placed third in the
' state, Mosby Farms events, and the bicycle safety fair. Councilmember Backus
thanked Councilmember Norman for her years of service and dedication as the
Director of the South Puget Sound Leadership Institute. Upon the graduation of
the Institute's latest class on June 8th, Councilmember Norman will be retiring as
Director of the Institute.
Councilmember Peloza reported meeting with representatives of Metro
and Sound l'ransit regarding vacating buses from the Auburn transit center roadway during Auburn International Farmers Market days. The removal
of the buses from the tra. nsit roadway will allow for improved safety at the market
and expansion of vendors. Councilmember Peloza_ also reported on meetings of '
the Auburn Airport Advisory Board, the Lower Green Subcommittee, and the King
County Water Pollution Abatement Committee where one of the subjects of
discussion was combined sewerovertlow. Councilmember Peloza also reported
that he attended Memorial Day services as Commander of Veterans of Foreign
Wars (VFW) Post 1741: Councilmember Peloza noted the passing of long-time
VFW member Matt Fioretti.
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Councilmember Haugen reported that she attended Memorial Day ceremonies,
- and thanked Councilmember Peloza for his work on behalf of veterans.
Councilmember Haugen also spoke regarding police presence in the south end of
the city and on Lea Hill. Councilmember Haugen stated that she plans to attend
KidsDay on June 24th.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Lewis commented on the employee luncheon that i& held annually to
recognize employees for their years of service and other accomplishments,
including Employee of the Year. Mayor Lewis attended several Memorial
Day events including speaking at the Buena Vista assembly, Memorial Day
services at Mountain View Cemetery and Auburn Veterans Memorial Park, and
dedication of the Veterans Building as the William "Bill" Warren Building.
Mayor Lewis thanked the Councilmembers for their work on national, state,
regional and local committees and organizations.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed on the Consent Agenda are considered by the City Council to be
ioutine and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed.
A. Minutes of the May 16, 2011 City Council Meeting
B. Claims Vouchers (Backus/Coleman)
Claims check numbers 404412 through 404825 in the amount of $3,076,662.39
and dated June 6, 2011_
C. Payroll Vouchers (Backus/Coleman)
Payroll check numbers 531415 to 531510 in the amount of $305,680.89 and
, elecfronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $1,136,241.05 for a grand total
of $1,441,921.94 for the pay period covering May 12, 2011 to June 1, 2011.
D. Public Works Project No. C201 A(Wagner/Dowdy)
City Council grant permission to advertise for bids for Project No. C201 A-
Residential Buildings Demolition.
E. Public Works Project No. CP1101 (Peloza/Dowdy)
City Council grant permission to advertise for bids for Project No. CP1011, 2011.
Local Street Pavement Preservation - Phase 1.
F. Public Works Project No. CP0745 (Wagner/Dowdy)
City Council approve Final Pay Estimate #5 to Contract 10-07 in the amount of
$0.00, for a total contract price of $167,897.17, with Buckley Nursery Co., Inc. and _
accept construction of Project No. CP0745, White River Trail Extension
G. Public Works Project No. CP1020 (Peloza/Dowdy)
City Council approve Final Pay Estimate #2 to Limited Public Works Contract 10-
30 in the amount of $7,643.70, for a total contract price of $40,731.00, with Totem
Electric of Tacoma, Inc. and accept construction of Project Number CP1020, 2010
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, Signallmprovements. H. Leak Adjustment Request (Wagner/Coleman)
City Council approve a sewer utility adjustment to account number 019213, for
Skills Inc., in the amount of $22,198:83.
1. Leak Adjustment Request (Wagner/Coleman)
City Council approve a water and sewer utility adjustment to account number
019980, for Hinshaw's Honda in the amount of $1,072.15.
Deputy Mayor Singer moved and Councilmember Backus seconded to approve
the Consent Agenda.
Councilmember Haugen stated that she is unhappy with approximately $4,775.35
in claims vouchers, but will vofe to approve the consent agenda.
Councilmember Partridge inquired regarding Project C201A, Residential Building
Demolition. Councilmember Partridge questioned whether property will be
mainta.ined until the demolition project is undertaken. Mayor Lewis requested that
staff inspect the properties and ensure that the vegetation is maintained.
In response to a question from Councilmember Partridge, Finance Director
Coleman explained thatthe utility leak adjustment policy allows for customers to
appeal the leak adjustment to the Public V1lorks Committee, who then can
recommend additional leak adjustment. The Skills, Inc. and Hinshaw's Honda
leak adjustment requests included adjustments to sanitary sewer charges as it
was determined that the water did not enter the sanifary sewer system.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
VI. UNFIIVISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
VII. NEW BUSINESS ~
There was no new business.
VIII. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6361 (Backus/Heid)
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Ordinance No. 5250,
adopted June 21, 1999, prohibiting social card ga_ mes conducted as a commercial
stimulant except for those esta6l.ishments currently licensed by the Washington
State Gambling Commission and/or lawfully operating in the City as of June 7,
1999; establishing penalties for violations; and providing that the moratorium on
social card games conducted as a commercial stimulant as established.under
Ordinances 5249 and 5198 be terminated unless this ordinance is determined to
be invalid or unenforceable for any reason
Ordinance No. 6361 was removed from the agenda.
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B. Ordinance No. 6363 (Norman/Snyder) _
An Ordinanee of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending
Title 18 of the Auburn City Code by creating new Sections 18,04.035, 18.04.036,
18.04.827, 18.04.894, 18.04.911 and 18.31.210, and amending Sections
18.07.020 and 18.56.030'relating to the establishment and regulation of
agricultural enterprises
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Backus seconded to
introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6363. In response to a question from Councilmember Haugen, Planning and
Development Director Snyder explained that the proposed amendments allow
electronic signage on a limited basis in accordance with certain locational
standards. The location of the signage will be geographically defined as an area
situated along Highway 18.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
. 1X. RESOLUTIONS
- A. Resolution No. 4709 (Peloza/Lee)_
A Resolution of_ the City Council of the City of Aubum, Washington, authorizing
the Mayor or designee to execute an Agreement between the cities of Auburn,
Burien, Des Moines, Federal Way, Renton, SeaTac and Tukwila regarding
investigative assistance at the SCORE detention facility
Councilmember Peloza moved and Deputy Mayor Singer seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 4709.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
B. Resolution No. 4710 (Norman/Hursh)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, relating to the
amendment of the 2010 and 2011 Annual Action Plan Updates of the
Consolidated Plan
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Backus seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 4710:
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
C. Resolution No. 4712 (Peloza/Lee)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing
the Mayor or his designee to execute an Agreement between the City of Auburn
and the Washington State Department of Corrections for services involving
Department Community Correction Officers at the Auburn Justice Center
Councilmember Peloza moved and Deputy Mayor Singer seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 4712.
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MOTION CARRIED. 5-1. Councilmember Haugen voted no.
X. ADJOURNMENT
At 9:16 p.m., Mayor Lewis adjourned the meeting to closed session pursuant to RCW 42.30:140(4)(b) to discuss collective bargaining strategy or position. Staff members
required for the closed session were City Attorney Heid, Human Resources and
Property/Risk Management Director Heineman, and Assistant Police Ghief Bill Pierson. ,
APPROVED THE 7w`-DAY OF JUNE, 2011.
eter B. Lewis, Mayor Danielle Daskam, City Clerk
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