HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-15-2011 * City Council Meeting
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' Auburn City Hall
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� 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, Bill�Peloza, Lynn Norman,
Virginia Haugen, and John Partridge. Councilmember Nancy Backus was
excused.
Directors and staff members present: Chief of Police Bob Lee; Finance Director
Shelley Coleman;Parks, Arts and Recreation Director baryf Faber; Planning and
Development Director Kevin Snyder; Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy;
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Planning Manag`er Elizabeth"Chamberlain; Economic Developmenf Manager
Doug Lein; Community Services Manager Michael Hursh; Principal Planner Jeff
Dixon; and City Clerk Danielle.Daskam.
C. Announcements, Appointments, and Presentations .
1. Auburn International Farmers Market Art Contest Winners
Market Manager Joanne Macnab to announce the Auburn International
Farmers Market Art Contest winners. -
Farmers Market Manager Joanne Macnab explained that the Auburn
International Farmers Market solicited the help of the Aubum High School
career and technical education department consisting of Diane Sarr and her
drawing and graphic design students in designing the poster for the 2012
Auburn International Farmers Market. Ms. Macnab displayed the one of a
kind compositions from the three poster finalists. The finalists are Margaret
Bruhn, Nakita Miskevich, and Brittanin Rodriguez. Margaret Bruhn was in
attendance accompanied by several members of her family.
The poster compositions went on display the opening day of the market. The
entire community was given an opportunity to viewthe students' artwork and
vote for the artwork to be used as a promotional poster for the 2012 Auburn
International Farmers Market. Three finalists selected by Market shoppers
were forwarded to consideration by the Farmers Market Advisory Board.
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Market Manager Macnab announced the winning ariwork that will represent
the 2012 Auburn International Farmers Market was created by Nikita
Miskevich.
Mayor Lewis and the Council congratulated the finalists. Each finalist
received a gift bag on behalf of their efforts.
D. Agenda Modifications
There was no change to the agenda.
� II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
No public hearing was scheduled for this evening.
6. Audience Participation
This is the p/ace on the agenda where the public is invited fo speak to fhe
City Council on any issue. Those wishing to speak are reminded to sign in
on fhe form provided.
John Manavian, Robertson Properties Group
Mr. Manavian, representing Robertson Properties Group, and associated with the
Auburn Gateway Project and the Valley 6 drive-in property, spoke in favor of
Ordinance No. 6371 that appears later on the agenda. Mr. Manavian presented
Statement of Qualifications for Robertson Properties Group for the Council's
information.
Dan Evans; 1515 35th Street SE, Auburn
Mr. Evans inquired regarding the status of the burned house on 33rd and R Street
SE. Mr. Evans stated the house burned nearly a year ago. Mr. Evans also
expressed concern with the number of homeless and what appears to be illegal
activity at Game Farm Wilderness Park.
Mayor Lewis responded that the burned house is under an insurance
investigation. The City has instifuted a code compliance citation relating to the
condition of the propeCry. Mayor Lewis referred Mr. Evans to the Mayor's Office or
the Planning and Development Department for updates on the status of the code
compliance action.
Mayor Lewis referred Mr. Evans to Chief of Police Lee for information on the
police activity in and around Game Farm Wilderness Park.
Sam Ball, Green River Community College
Mr. Ball, representing Green River Community College, spoke in favor of
Ordinance No. 6375, which appears later on the agenda. The proposed
ordinance will approve Green'River Community College's request to change the
zoning of Lea Hill Park from R-5 Residential 5to 1 Institutional. The College plans
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. to construct a trades facility on the property..
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for Council's review.
III. COUNCIL COIVIMOTTEE REPORTS
A. MunicipaF:Services
Chair Peloza reported the Municipal Services Committee met August 8, 2011.
The Committee discussed Resolution No. 4734 relating to airport fees for vehicle
parking and line controlled hobby aircraft flying, the Auburn Gateway
Project/Robertson Properties Group Projeet, and the Aubum Police Department's
After Action Fireworks Report for 2011. The next reg"ular meeting of the Municipal
Services Committee is scheduled for August 22, 2011 at 3:00 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Norman reported the Planning and Community Development Committee
met August 8, 2011. The Committee reviewed Ordinance No. 6369 related to the
keeping of urban farm animals in certain zoning districts of the city, Ordinance
No. 6371 that provides for a limited extension of the deadline for entering into a
development agreement with Robertson Properties Group (RPG), and Ordinance _
No. 6372 modifying the authorization and location for three hoar non-metered
parking facilities changing tfie parking lot at 1st and A Streef NW from employee
parking to three hour parking. The Committee discussed the Auburn
Environmental Park parking plans, and a code amendment to provide for student
home share situations. The next regular meeting of the Planning and
Community Development Committee is scheduled for August 22, 2011 at 5:30
p.m.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met this evening at 3:30
p.m. The Cornmittee approved right-of-way use permits for Mohawk Plastics and
the Auburn Santa Parade, The Committee also approved contract administration
items including Project No. CP0803 the 37th Street SE/R Street SE Pedestrian
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Connector and final pay estimate for Project No. CP1002 the 2010 L`ocal Sfreet
� Pavernent:Preservation Froject. The Committee approved Ordinance No. 6374
relating to membership on the Transportation, Transit and Trails Committee,
Resolution No. 4737 authorizing an easement with Puget Sound Energy for the M
Street SE Underpass Project, Resolution No. 4742 accepting a grant from the
state for the Aubum Way South Corridor Improvements, Resolution No. 4743
accepting a federal g�ant for the Auburn Way South.Corridor Improvements, and
Resolution No. 4744 authorizing an easemenf with Puget Sound Energy for the "
South Division Street Promenade Project`. The Committee also discussed bad
debt write-off for utility aecounts, utility billing procedures, Ordinance No. 6370,
Ordinance No. 6371, Ordinance No. 6372, and storm drainage system
development charges. The next regular meeting of the Publ'ic Works Committee
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is scheduled for September 6, 2011 at 3:30 p.m.
D. �inance
Vice Chair Norman reported the Finance Committee mef this evening at 6:00.
The Committee reviewed and approved claims and payroll vouchers. The
Committee also discussed the 2012 Washington Cities Insurance Authority
assessment analysis, bad debt`write-off for ufilities, Ordinance No. 6369 relating
to urban farm animals, Ordinance No. 6370 relating to budget amendment number
4, Ordinance No. 6374, Resolution No. 4729 approving a Fiber Consortium
Inteclocal Agreement, Resolution No. 4734, Resolution No. 4737, Resolution No.
4742, Resolution No. 4743, Resolution No. 4744,and the June 2011 Financial
Report. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for
September 6, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.
E. Les Gove Communify Campus
The Les Gove Community Campus Committee has not met since the last Council
meeting.
F. Downtown Fiedevelopment "
Chair Norman reported the Downtown Redevelopment Committee met on August
9, 2011. The Committee reviewed Consultanf AgreementAG-C-406 with KPG,
Inc. to perform design work for the northwest City Hall Plaza Improvement. The
project is being accomplished utilizing the balance ofthe Local Revitalization
Funds. The next regular meeting of the Downtown Redevelopment Committee is
scheduled for August 23, 2011 at 4:00 p.m.
G. Council Operations Comrv�ittee
Chair Wagner reported the Council Operations Committee met August 4 and 9,
2011. The Committee discussed the Council Rules of Procedure and
recommended changes to the rules related to Councilmember reports, duties of
the Deputy Mayor, and other items that will increase the efficiency.of the Council's
operations. The Committee discussed comparable salaries of other councils. The
Committee also reviewed Resolution No. 4740 that changes the meeting times of
the Municipal Services Committee and the Planning and,Community Development
Committee.
IV. REPORTS
At this time the Mayor and City Council may report on significant items
associated with their appointed positions on stafe, regiona/and local ,
organizations.
A. Fe�om the Council
Deputy Mayor Singer reported that she participated in National Night Out. She
noted that the City had over fifty neighborhoods participating in the event. Deputy
Mayor Singer also reported that she attended an Economic Development District
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regional committee to work on economic development strategies. Deputy Mayor
Singer also hosted a neighborhood meeting at her house where Public Works .
staff discussed the stormwater project that will#ake place in hec neighborhood.
Councilmember Partridge reported on his attendance at the Regional Law, Safety,
and Justice Committee meeting where the South Correctional Entity (SCORE)
Director Penny Bartley made a presentation on SCORE. The Committee also �
discussed the transi�on from the Jail Administration Group (JAG) to an operations
group referred to as RJG, and the King County and Seattle jails. Councilmember
Partridge reported thatthe Auburn Valley Humane Society and City staff are
working on the contract elements for animal services which will be a topic of �
discussion at the Municipal Ser`ices Committee meeting on August 22, 2011, and
the Committee of the Whole meeting on Augusf 29th.
Councilmember Norman reported that she attended the Good OI' Days Parade
this past weekend,the Senior Center Coffee Hour, and National Night Out events.
Councilmember Peloza reported that he attended the Water Resource Inventory
Area (WRIA) 9 Ecosystem Watershed Forum where discussion included the
salmon recovery funding board project changes for habitat in the Duwamish
watershed area, WRIA 9 stewardship, funding opportunities for correcting water
quality in northwest Auburn, and watershed investment distriet legislation.
Councilmember Peloza also commented on efforts to increase recycling of asphalt
roof shingtes to reduce the waste stream to the Cedar Hills Landfill.
Councilmember Peloza also reported on his attendance at a Port of Seattle
working waterfront tour, National Night 0ut events, and Auburn Good OI' Days.
Councilmember Peloza reminded that the Auburn International Farmers Market is
held Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Councilmember Haugen reported that she attended the Auburn International
Farmers Market and Auburn Good OI' Days.
B. Fcom the Mayor '
Mayor Lewis commented on the success of Auburn's National Night Out events.
National Night Out resulted in the creation of nve new block watch.programs.
Mayor Lewis also reported on recent neighborfiood meetings, the monthly
meeting with Auburn Municipal Court Judge Bums, Summer Sounds and Cinema
events at Sunset Park and Les Gove Park, and Artrageous at Les Gove Park:
Mayor Lewis also attended a meeting of the Washington Aerospace Partnership
to work on a plan to make sure Boeing and its future aerospace design
and manufacfuring jobs stay in the state of Washington. Mayor Lewis also
commend.ed the organizers ofithe Aubum Good OI' Days, which is a privately run
organization that puts on the festival. Mayor Lewis also mentioned the City's
International Festival held at Plaza Park where there were several groups
providing entertainment from many cultures.
V. CONSENT AGENDA .
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A. Minutes of the August 1, 2011 Council Meeting
B. Payroll Vouchers (Backus/Coleman)
Payroll check numbers 531926 to 532022 in the amount of$831,015.21 and
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of$1,136,609.98 for a grand�total
of$1,967,625.19 for the pay period covering July 28, 2011 to August 10, 2011.
C. Public Works Project No. CP0803 (Wagner/Dowdy )
City Council award Small Works Contract No. 11-04 fo T Miller Construction on
their low bid of$115,336.90 for Project No. GP0803, 37th St SE/R St SE
: Pedestrian Connector.
D. Public Works Project No. CP1002 (Wagner/Dowdy)
City Council approve Final Pay Estimate No. 10 to Contract No. 10-03 in the
amount of $18,866.57 and accept consfruction of Project No. CP1002 - �
2010 Local Street Pavement Preservation Project
E. Consultant Agreement AG-C-406 (Norman/Snyder)
City Council approve Consultant Agreement Number AG-C-406 with KPG,
Inc., for design services for'Project No: CP1115, NW City Hall Plaza
Improvement �
Deputy Mayor Singer moved and .Councilmember Wagner seconded to approve
the Consent Agenda.
Councilmember Haugen requested removal of the claims vouchers from the
Consent Agenda.
MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA, EXCEPTING THE CLAIMS
_ VOUCHERS,.CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -
A. Claims Vouchers{Backus/Coleman) �
Claims check numbers 406538 through 406908 in the amount ofi
. $4,224,447.61 and dated August 15, 2011.
Deputy Mayor Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to approve
the claims vouchers.
Councilmember Haugen questioned vouchers 406651 to Evergreen Fire and .
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Security, 406739 to Multi Bag Imports, and 406822 to Soroptimist International.
Additional information was conveyed to Councilmember Haugen in response to � ,
her questions.
MOTION CARRIED. 5-1. Councilmember Haugen�voted no. -
vii. . N�w �usiN�ss
There was no new business.
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VIII. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6369 (Norman/Snyder)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,Washington,
amending Sections 18.04.495, 18.07.020, 18.21.010 and 18.21.020 ofthe �
Auburn City Code, and creating new Sections 18.04.325, 18.04.622,
18.04.742, 18.31.21 U and 18.31.211 of the Auburn City Code for the
purpose of allowing the keeping of chickens, miniature goats, and potbelly
pigs as pets in some residential and commercial districts in the city of
Aubu rn .
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Partridge seconded to
introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6369.
Councilmember Norman stated.there is strong community support for the code
amendmenf, and the ordinance and existing city code provide ample protection for
concems related to noise and smell.
MOTION CARRIED. 5-1. Deputy Mayor Singer voted no.
B. Ordinance No. 6371 (Norman/Snyder)
An Ordinance:of the Cify Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
amending Ordinance No, 6321 to extend the effective date
Councilmember.Norman mo.ved and Councilmember Partridge seconded to
infroduce and adopt Ordinanee No. 6371.
MOTION CARRIEb UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
C. Ordinance No. 6372 (NormanlSnyder)
An Ordinance of the Cify Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
amending Chapter 10.40 of the Auburn City Code for the purpose of
modifying the authoriiation and location for the three hour non-metered
parking facilities in the downtown area of Auburn
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Partridge seconded to
introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6372.
The Ordinance changes the surface parking lot located at the southeast cornerof
A Street NW and 1 st Street .NW from City employee parking fo three-hoar pablic
parking.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
D. Ordinance No. 6374 (Wagner/Dowdy) �
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
amending Section 2.94:020 of the Auburn City Code relating to the Citizen's �
Committee for Transportation, Transit and Trails
Councilmember Wagner mo�ed and Councilmember Peloza seconded to
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introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6374.
The Ordinance provides for an increase in the number of inembers for the
Transportation, Transit and Trails Committee.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
E. Ordinance No. 6375 (Norman/Snyder)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
approving the request of Green River Community College for a rezone from
R-5 Residential 5 DU/Acre to I Institutional to implement the comprehensive
� plan and amending the City's zoning maps accordingly
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Partridge seconded to
introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6375.
The Ordinance provides for a rezone of property from R5 Residential to I
Institutional to allow the construction of a new facility for Green River Community
College.
MOTION CARRIED IJNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
IX. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 4737 (Wagner/Dowdy)
A Resolution of the Cify Council of the City of Auburn, Washingfon,
authorizing the Mayor to grant an easement to Puget Sound Energy for the
purpose of relocating utilities for the M Street SE Underpass Project
(C201 A)
Councilmembe�Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 4737.
The Resolution will allow for the relocation of utilities for the M Street Underpass
Project.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
B. Resolution No. 4740 (Wagner/Heid)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
amending the City Council Rules of Procedure as adopted by Ordinance
No. 5802 and amended by Resolution Nos. 4282, 4429, 4467, 4615 and
4686
Councilmember Wagner moved and Deputy .Mayor Singer seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 4740, with the following amendment on page 15 of the rules,
Section 12.2 relating to Deputy Mayor duties: delete the second bullet statement,
which reads, "In particular, serve as ex officio voting member of the Council
Operations Committee if not already serving."
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Councilmember Wagner explained that the statement conflicts with Section 16.1
(G)�of the Resolution.
MOTION CARRIED. 5-1. Councilmember Haugen voted no.
C. Resolution No. 4741 (Wagner/Heid)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
amending Resolution No. 4670 passed December 20, 2010 relating to the
standing committees of the City Council of the City of Auburn
Councilmember Wagner moved and Deputy Mayor Singerseconded to adopt
Resolution No. 4741.
The Resolution provides for an adjustment in the meeting times for the Municipal �
Services Committee and Planning and Community Development Committee to
prevent any overlap in the meetings.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
D. Resolution No. 4742 (Wagner/Dowdy)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City ofi Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor fo accept a state grant from the Washington State
Department of Transpor#ation for the Auburn Way South Corridor
Improvements, Dogwood Sfreet SE to Fir Street SE
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 4742.
The Resolution provides for funding of pedestrian improvements on the Auburn
Way South Corridor, from Dogwood Street SE to Fir Street SE.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
E. Resolution No. 4743 (Wagner/Dowdy)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City ofi Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor to accePt a federal grant to be administered through
the Washington State Department of Transportation for the Auburn Way
South Corridor improvements; Dogwood Street SE to Fir Street SE
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmem6er Peloza seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 4743.
The Resolution accepts the federal contribution for the funding of the Auburn Way
South Corridor Improvements.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
F. Resolution No. 4744 (Wagner/Dowdy)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washingfon,
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authorizing the Mayor to grant an easement#o Puget Sound Energy for the
purpose of relocating utilitiesforthe South Division Street Promenade
Project (CP1005
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 4744.
The Resolution approves an easement to allow the relocation of utilities as part of
the South Division Street Promenade Project. �
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
G. Resolution No. 4745 (Norman/Hursh)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of Auburn to enter into
an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City and King County, for
the purposes of administering the Federal Home Investment Partnerships
Program (HOME)
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Partridge seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 4745.
The Resolution renews the City's commitment to the King County Consortium for
HOME funding and the City's seat on the Consortium's voting body.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
X. EXECUTBVE SESSION
At 8:47 p.m. Mayor Lewis recessed the meeting to executive session for
approximately five minutes in order to discuss pending7potential litigation pursuant to .
RCW 42.30.110(1)(i). City Attorney Heid, Planning and Development Director Snyder,
and Chief of Police Lee were requested to attend the executive session. It was
indicated that actionmay occurfollowing the executive session.
The meeting reconvened at 8:52 p.m.
The title of the following resolution was read by City Attorney Heid:
Resolution No. 4739
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, establishing a one
year moratorium on the establishment, operation, location and licensing of collective
gardens in the city of Auburn;establishing a work plan, and setting a date for a public
hearing
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Partridge seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 4739.
Recently.enacted state law allows cannabis to be grown in collective gardens. The
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Resolution provides for a moratorium on collective gardens.in order for the Council to
fully consider all the options and alternatives for regulating collective gardens.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. � �
XI. ADJOURNMEIVT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjoarned at
8:54 p.m.
� APPROVED the day f ��. , 2011.
Pe er B. Lewis, Mayor anielle Daskam, City Clerk
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