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CITY OF_ 1~" CITY COUNCIL
l" iUB'U J% MEETING MINUTES
WAS H I NGTON MARCH 1, 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
Counciimembers present: Sue Singer, Bill Peloza, Lynn Norman,
Virginia Haugen, and John Partridge. Councilmembers Rich
Wagner and Nancy Backus were excused.
Staff members present included: City Attorney Daniel B. Heid;
Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber; Acting Planning
and Development Director Kevin Snyder; Public Works Director
Dennis Dowdy; Chief of Police Jim Kelly; Human Resources and
Risk/Property Management Director Brenda Heineman; Network ,
Communications Engineer Colin Schmalz; Recreation Special
Programs/Marketing Manager Julie Brewer; Transportation Planner
Joe Welsh; Financial Planning Manager Karen Jester; and Deputy
City Clerk Cathy Richardson.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a) Barrier Free Playground
The Employee Recycling Program Fund to make a
special presentation to the Barrier Free Playground
Mayor Lewis was joined by Parks, Arts, and
Recreation Director Daryl Faber and Employee
Recycling Program Board Members Tracy Ulmer and
Patty Thomas. Director Faber spoke regarding the
tremendous support that the Employee Recycling
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Program has provided to the City's special needs
programs over the years.
Ms. Ulmer presented a check to the City in the
amount of $10,000 for the Barrier Free Playground.
Director Faber reviewed projects and programs
supported by the Employee Recycling Program
including funding for the Rotary Spray Park at Les
Gove Park, equipment bags for Auburn's Special
Olympic athletes; and a specialized recreation trailer
to carry adaptive bicycles. Director Faber
commended the efforts of the Employee Recycling
Program and thanked them for their generous
donation.
2. Appointments
There was no appointment for Council consideration.
D. Agenda Modifications
Agenda modifications included transmittal of a revised attachment
to Ordinance No. 6289 and revised agreement to Resolution No
4574.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS &-CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1. Vacation Application Number V4-09
03.9 V4-09
City Council to conduct a public hearing on a petition on a
proposal to vacate right-of-way in the vicinity of the aliey
south of West Main Street and west of G Street SW in the
city of Auburn and legally described in Resolution No. 4559.
(See Item VIII.A.1, Ordinance No. 6289, for further action on
this item.)
Transportation Planner Joe Welsh presented a map
depicting the location of the proposed right-of-way vacation,
which was created in 1907 at no cost to the City. For many
years it served no road service, but carried sewer and storm
utility lines. According to utility staff, the utility lines are no
longer necessary. Staff recommends support of the
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vacation of the property at no cost to the applicant as it was
originally received at no cost to the City.
Councilmember Peloza noted that the proposed vacation is
a public benefit to the City of Auburn as it decreases the
right-of-way maintenance obligation of the City, will be
subject to property taxes, and could result in a potential
sales tax revenue increase.
At 7:36 p.m., Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing.
No one in the audience requested to speak.
Mayor Lewis closed the public hearing.
B. Audience Participation
This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak
to the City Council on any issue. Those wishing to speak are
reminded to sign in on the form provided.
Sandra Smith, 14904 268th Avenue East, Buckley
Ms. Smith referred to a recent public records request recently
submitted to the City of Auburn. Ms. Smith requested that the fee
charged for the data requested be reviewed and revised. Ms.
Smith submitted a handout stating her position regarding the
charges. Ms. Smith indicated that she has been in contact with
City staff regarding her protest of the fees.
City Attorney Heid stated that Ms. Smith's request is currently being
evaluated by Information Services Director Lorrie Rempher.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for Council review.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A3.7.6
A. Municipal Services
Chair Peloza reported that the Municipal Service Committee met
on February 22, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. The Committee discussed and
recommends approval of Resolution No. 4568 to accept grant
funds for the M Street SE Grade Separation Project and Resolution
No. 4569 to accept grant funds for the Olympic Leadership
Academy Program. The Committee also discussed Resolution No.
4574 and reviewed the Committee matrix including animal control
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issues. Chair Peloza shared statistics related to the positive results
of contracting a King County Animal Control Officer dedicated to
the City of Auburn five days per week. The Committee also
received a report regarding abandoned shopping carts. The next
regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled
for March 8, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Norman reported that the Planning and Community
Development Committee met on February 22, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.
The Committee discussed Resolution No. 4568 and received a
staff presentation on the FEMA model ordinance. A public meeting
was conducted on February 18, 2010 and was attended by
approximately sixty community members. The Committee
reviewed proposed changes in the floodplain map. The next
regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development
Committee is scheduled for March 8, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. in Room
No. 1 on the second floor of the City Hall Annex located at One
East Main Street in Auburn.
C. Public Works "
Vice Chair Singer reported that the Public Works Committee met
this afternoon at 3:30 p.m. The Committee discussed and
recommends approval of contract administration items including
the Les Gove Neighborhood Improvements Project, M Street
Grade Separation Project, and 2009 Citywide Sidewalk Repair
Project. The Committee discussed implementation of a reporting
tool for citizens wishing to report sidewalk issues. The Committee
also discussed and recommends approval of Ordinance No. 6289
regarding an alley vacation and Resolution No. 4567 authorizing an
Interagency Agreement with King County regarding relocation of a
county sewer line. The Committee also discussed the National
Poilution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) maps and
regulations and received a status report on capital projects. The
next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled
for March 15, 2010 at 3:30 p.m.
D. Finance
Vice Chair Norman 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. 4574.
The Committee also discussed Resolution No. 4567 regarding an
Interagency Agreement with the King County Rural Library System.
The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled
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for March 15, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. in Room No. 1 on the second floor
of the City Hall Annex located at One East Main Street in Auburn.
E. Community Center
Vice Chair Norman reported that the next meeting of the
Community Center Committee is scheduled for March 9, 2010 at
9:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers at Auburn City Hall.
F. Downtown Redevelopment
Chair Norman reported that the next meeting of the Downtown
Redevelopment Committee is scheduled for March 9, 2010 at 4:00
p.m. in Room No. 2 on the second floor of the City Hall Annex
located One East Main Street in Auburn.
G. Committee on Committees
Vice Chair Singer reported that the Committee on Committees met
on February 25, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. to discuss changes related to
Council meeting procedures with regard to Committee reports and
new rules regarding email. No future meeting is scheduled at this
time.
IV. REPORTS
At this time the Mayor and City Council may report on significant items
associated with their appointed positions on state, regional and local
organizations.
A. From the Council
Deputy Mayor Singer reported that she attended an Auburn
Tourism Board meeting and shared information regarding the
upcoming Autumn Wedding Show which wiil be held on October 1-
2, 2010 at the Emerald Downs Racetrack. The Board is planning
significant marketing measures for the event. She also attended
the Prosperity Partnership luncheon, which is a regional economic
development effort. Chief Executive Officer and President of Ford
Motor Company, Alan Mullally, was the featured speaker at the
luncheon. Attendees also received a report on regional efforts to
remain competitive at a worldwide level. She also attended the
ribbon cutting ceremony for the Auburn Professional Plaza located
at One East Main Street and the Auburn Downtown Association
open house.
Mayor Lewis noted that Deputy Mayor Singer sits on the Economic
Development Board for the Prosperity Partnership Group and is the
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past president of the Puget Sound Regional Council, which
encompasses four counties.
Councilmember Partridge reported that he was invited to speak at
the Auburn Morning Kiwanis Club meeting in an effort to become
acquainted with its members and to speak regarding his daughter,
Miss Washington Devanni Partridge. He also attended an after-
hours mixer at Auburn Meadows Senior Community, the ribbon
cutting ceremony for the Auburn Professional Plaza, and Auburn
Downtown Association open house. He also attended the Regional
Law, Safety, and Justice meeting which was well attended. Topics
included mental health and drug dependency issues, public safety
programs and funding strategies, case loads served, screening
training, and King County's budget crisis. He also toured the
Puyallup Youth Investment Center, which is an at-risk youth drop-in
facility, with Mayor Lewis, Auburn Cultural Diversity Liaison
Alexandra Davis, and Pastor George Brummell.
Councilmember Norman spoke regarding the Daddy Daughter
Dance and commended staff for another successful event.
Councilmember Peloza reported that he attended a Lower Green
River Sub Committee meeting regarding continual drainage issues
in the northwest area of Auburn. Councilmember Peloza spoke
regarding new attendees at the meeting which included
representatives from the Corps of Engineers, Smith Brothers, and
King County Drainage District No. 1. King County provided a
detailed report including estimated schedules and costs on
drainage projects which will improve the storm water conveyance
into the Mullens Slough area. The Committee also received an
overview by the King County Drainage District No. 1 representative.
Councilmember Peloza also met with King Conservation District
Chair Bill Knudsen, Agricultural Commissioner Bob Tidball and
Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA 9)/Green River Coordinator
Doug Osterman to discuss connectivity for the betterment of the
South King County area. He also attended the King County Water
Pollution Abatement Advisory Committee meeting to discuss the
Brightwater Wastewater Treatment Plant and delays related to
faulty boring equipment. Councilmember Peloza announced that
the Auburn International Farmers Market will open on Sunday,
June 13, 2010.
Councilmember Haugen reported that she attended the Auburn
Downtown Association open house.
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B. From the Mayor
Mayor Lewis reported on the King County Flood Control Advisory
Commission which includes representation from the four cities
bordering the Green River, King County and other King County
cities. The Commission is working on a schedule that includes the
next phase of projects to be completed along the levees within the
boundaries of the four cities bordering the Green River. Mayor
Lewis was recently contacted by Corp of Engineers Colonel Wright.
Colonel Wright reported that he will be attending meetings in
Washington DC to attempt to appropriate funds of approximately
$40 million for possible completion of the grout curtain at the
Howard Hansen Dam, which could possibly allow for the full use of
the dam. Barriers currently in place would remain until such time
that the Corps can assure public safety. Mayor Lewis also
attended the Puget Sound Regional Council Executive Committee
meeting to discuss transportation planning. For the first time,
preservation and maintenance of corridors will be given credit in the
scoring process which will provide additional opportunities to obtain
stimulus or federal funding.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed on the Consent Agenda are considered by the City
Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed.
A. Minutes
1. Minutes of the February 16, 2010 regular City Council
meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2, F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 392716 through 393074 in the
amount of $2,821,060.82 and a wire transfer in the amount
of $98,151.42 dated March 1, 2010.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 528424 to 528525 in the amount of
$323,480.26 and electronic deposit transmissions in the
amount of $1,170,773.90 for a grand total of $1,494,254.16
for the pay period covering February 11, 2010 to February
24, 2010.
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C. Contract Administration
1. Public Works Project Number CP0762
04.9.12 CP9762
City Council grant permission to advertise for bids for Project
No. CP0762, Les Gove Neighborhood Improvements -
Phase 2.
2. Public Works Project Number CP0904
04.12.1 CP0904
City Council approve Change Order No. 2 in the amount of
$59,260 to Contract 09-08 with Global Contractors, LLC for
work on project CP0904, 2009 Citywide Sidewalk Repair
Project.
3. Public Works Consultant Agreement Number AG-C-344
A3.16.9, 04.9.1 C201A
City Council grant permission to enter into Amendment #2 to
Consultant Agreement No. AG-C-344 with CH2M Hill, Inc.
for design for Project No. C201A - M Street SE Grade
Separation Project.
Deputy Mayor Singer moved. and Councilmember Norman
seconded to approve the consent agenda.
MOTION CARRIED. 4-1. Councilmember Haugen voted
no.
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
VIII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
1. Ordinance No. 6289
03.9 V4-09
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, vacating right-of-way of the alley located south
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of West Main Street and West of G Street SW within the
City of Auburn, Washington
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6289.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 4567
04.9.1 C201A
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute an
Interagency Agreement with King County for the purpose of
designing a relocated county sanitary sewer line for the M
Street SE Grade Separation Project C201A
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4567.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0.
2. Resolution No. 4568
F5.3
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing acceptance of a King County grant
in the amount of $50,000 in support of the Olympic
Leadership Academy Program
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4568.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0.
3. Resolution No. 4569
F5.4.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving and authorizing the Mayor to accept
a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of
Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4569.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0.
4. Resolution No. 4574
04.4.11, A3.17, A3.13.4
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
an agreement between the City and Auburn Professional
Plaza, LLC, amending various previous agreements
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember
Partridge seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4574.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 824 p.m., Mayor Lewis recessed to executive session for
approximately five minutes in order to discuss pending/potential litigation
pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i). Staff members required for the
executive session were: City Attorney Heid, Human Resources/Property
and Risk Management Director Heineman, Public Works Director powdy,
and Acting Planning Director Snyder. No action is expected following the
executive session.
Mayor Lewis reconvened the meeting at 829 p.m.
X. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 8:29 p.m:
APPRO D THE ~ DAY OF MARCH 2010.
Peter ' Lewis, Mayor Cathy Ric dson, Deputy City Clerk
City Council agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's
Office, on the City website, and via e-mail. Complete agenda packets are
available for review at the City Clerk's Office and at the Library.
Internet: http://www.auburnwa.gov
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