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CITY OF * CITY COUNCIL
MEETI[VG MINUTES
WAS H I N GTON APRIL 19, 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, Virginia Haugen, and John
Part"ridge.
Staff members present: Emergency Preparedness Manager Sarah
Millec; Chief of Police Jim Kelly; Assistant Police Chief Larry Miller;
City Attorney Daniel B. Heid; Information Services Director Lorrie
Rempher; Principal Planner Elizabeth Chamberlain; Police
Sergeant Hans Krenz, Fublic Works Director Dennis Dowdy;
Finance Director Shelley Coleman; Human Resources and
Risk/Property Managemenf Director Brenda Heineman; Parks, Arts
and Recreation Director Daryl Faber; Senior Center Supervisor
Radine Lozier; and City Clerk Danielle Daskam.
C. Announcements ahld Appoinfinents
1. Announcements
a) Legislative Update by Senator C6audia Kauffman
Mayor Lewis introduced Senator Kauffman who was
instrumental in bringing Tax Increment ' Financing
through the legislature last year. Senator Kauffman provided, a brief update on the past
legislative session and, special session and presented
the Council wifh written legislative session updates: -
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• Budget. The Legislature faced a$11.8 billion
budget gap but was able to balance the State's
budget with a cornbination of budget cuts, fund
transfers, new federal funds, and new taxes.
Senator Kauffman voted against the revenue
package bill, but supported the cigarette tax fo "
pay for essential health care programs.
Senator Kauffman also supported state budget
cuts while preserving basic education,
preschool and . childcare, health care for_
children and financial aid for young adults
• Responded to City's priorities regarding:
o A feasibility study for an Amtrak station
in Aubum
o. HOT lane signage improvements
o Protecting businesses in the Green
River Valley by passing a bill that
provides for the Insurance
Commissioner to carry out a Market
Assistance Plan to help businesses find
surplus flood and business interruption "
insurance o Fostering small -business and jobs by
sponsoring Senate Bill 6679 authorizing
Small Business Export Finance
Assistance Center to make loans or
. provide loan guarantees to, finance
expoCf activities and Senate Bill 6667 to
improve coordination between small
business development centers,, the
Department of Commerce and the
Microenterprise Association
• Sponsored Senate Bill 6759 relating to early
learning ~
• Supported several bills relating to mi.litary and
veterans packages:
o Senate Bill 5041 providing for a director
of Veteran owned businesses and .
encouraging state agencies to increase
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the number of contracts to those
businesses
o House Bill 1876 creates a fund in the
state treasury where voluntary
donations may be made for fhe welfare
of disabled and homeless veterans. . o House Bill 2403 clarifies how military
leave is granted
o SB6342/H62720 regarding Washington
Soldiers H. ome Lease agreement
Mayor Lewis and City Councilmembers thanked
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_ Senator Kauffman for her work on behalf of the City.
of Auburn:
b) Proclamafion - "Welcome Home Vietnam
Veterans Month"-
Ma~y.or Lewis declared the month of April 2010; the
- 35t anniversary of the end of the American
involvement in the Vietnam War, as "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Month in the city of Auburn. Mayor
Lewis."urged all citizens to acknowledge and tliank
Vietnam Veterans for #heir sacrifices and
contributions to nation and community.
. c) ProcBamation - "Arbor Day"
Mayor Lewis declared April 14, 2010, as "Arbor Day"
in -the city of Auburn.
Mayor Lewis read and presented the proclamation to
Park, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber. .
Mayoc Lewis reported that a tree will be planted at the
barrier free playground, which is under construction at
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Les Gove Park. The tree will be part of a sensory
garden at the playground site,
d) Proclamation -"National Volunteer Week" and
Presidential Volunteer Service Awards.
Mayor Lewis declared the week of April 18-24, 2010
as "National Volunteer Week" in fhe city of Aubum.
Mayor Lewis read and presented the proclamation to
Senior Center -Supervisor Radine Lozier. Supervisor
Lozier noted the Senior Center relies heavily on
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volunteers. Approximately 150 Volunteers have
donated over 19,000 hours of service to the senior
center. Supervisor Lozier expressed her grafifude to
the volunteers.
Emergency Preparedness Manager Sarah M.iller
reported that the 119 recipients of the Presidential
Awards this year from the Police Department, Senior ,
Center, and .Emergency Preparedness represent
- 36,000 hours of donated service to the City. The
Emergency Management division had over 500
volunteers in the last year.
Mayor Lewis announced the following recipients of
the Presidential Volunteer Service Awards:
• Dacanay Estill - Bronze Award. Estill has
contributed the most hours in the 94 and under
age category
• Brian McDaniel - Silver Award. McDaniel has
contributed the most hours in the 15-25 age
category
• Judy Gaerttner - Gold Award. Gaerttner has
contributed over 900 hours in support of Aubum
Police Department programs
• Keith Thomson - Gold Award. Thomson has
contributed nearly 800 hours in support of Auburn
Senior Center Programs
• Mandy Rutherford Bronze Award. Mandy
Rutherford has contributed over 130 hours in
support of Aubum Emergency Management
programs. She also received a 2010 Govemor's
Volunteer Service Award
• Rutherford Family (Bob, Beverly, Chris, Doug, &
Mandy) - Bronze Family Award. The Rutherford
Family has contributed over 250 hours in support
of Auburn Emergency Management programs
Mayor Lewis and Councilmembers thanked the yolunteers
for their commitment and service to the City.
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2. Appointments ,
a) Planning Commission
City Council to consider the appointment of Deward ,
(Vllayne) Osborne to an unexpired term ending
December 31, 2010:
Deputy Mayor Singer. - moved and Councilmember
Wagner seconded to confirm the appointment of
Wayne Osborne to the Planning Commission.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
• D. Agenda Modifications
Ordinance No. 6303 was removed from the agenda.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
No public hearing was scheduled for this evening.
B. Audience Participation This is the p/ace on the agenda where the public is invited #o speak
to the City Council on any issue: Those wishing to speak are
reminded to sign in on the form provided: .
Michael Shuey, 30827 55th Avenue South, Auburn
Mr: Shuey spoke in favor of Ordinance No. 6304 relating to .
dangerous dogs. Mr. Shuey reported that he lives behind a rental
property that has three large pitbulls. His property is separated
from the dogs by his own low rise fence; the dog owners use no
other containment for the dogs. Mr: Shuey urged the Council to
adopt proposed Ordinance No. 6304 which will require the dog
owners to have either a six foot tall fence, as measured from fhe
ground, or have a secure top ensuring full enclosure.
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 Committee met April
12, 2010. The Committee reviewed Resolution No. 4589 approving
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an Interlocal Agreement for the Valley Narcotics Enforcement
Team, Resolution No. 4591 accepting a grant from the United
States Department of Homeland Security to enhance emergency ,
management services. The Commiftee also discussed Ordinance
No. 6304 relating to dangerous dogs, animal control services in
light of King County's decision to terminate existing animal control
agreements with King County, cities effective June 30, 2010, and
the towing ordinance. The next meeting of the Municipal Services
Commiftee is scheduled for Monday, April 26, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.
B. Planning & Cornmunoty Developrnent
Chair Norman reported the Planning an'd Community Development
Department met April 12, 2010. The Commiftee discussed animal
control services and recommended entering into a contract with
Pierce County for animal sheltering with the City taking the
responsibility for hiring an animal control officer and issuing pet
licenses. The Commiftee also discussed Jacobsen Park and the
Park Master Plan, an update on the status of the Lea Hill Park and
Green River Community College land transfer, Resolution. No. 4585
approving the King County countywide planning policies, the Pierce
County countywide planning policies, and a presentation from
Washington State University School of Architecture students of
their design concepts that could serve as a model for future
development in the Green Zone in Aubum's Environmental Park.
The next regular meeting of the Planning and Community
Development Commiftee is scheduled for April 26, 2010 at 5:00
p.m.
Councilmember Wagner commented on #he presentation given by
the Washington State University School of Architecture students.
Councilmember Wagner was pleased that a number of Green River
Community College students attended the presentation.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met this
afternoon at 3:30 p.m. The Commiftee approved a right-of-way use
permit for the Clean Sweep event and accepted construction for
contracts related to Green River emergency flood protection
measures. The Committee reviewed Resolution No. 4590
expressing the Council's support for the Unifed Sfates Congress to
appropriate sufficient funds to make interim and permanent repairs
to the Howard Hanson Dam and'Resolution No. 4592 approving an
Interlocal Agreement with King County for pavement markings, .
annual bridge inspections and emergency call-out services. The
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Committee also discussed Ordinance No. 6301 related to Local
Revitalization Financing, Ordinance No. 6305 relating to bond
issues, bad debt write-off, water emergency intertie agreement with
the City of Bonney Lake, Ordinance No. 6275 relating fo parking on
parking strips, pavement preservation, and capital projects status.
The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is
scheduled for May 3, 2010 at 3:30 p.m.
D. Finance
Chair Backus reported the Finance Committee met this evening afi
6:00. The Committee approved claims and payroll vouchers, bad
debt write-off, Ordinance No: 6301 relating to Local Revitalization
Financing. The Committee, discussed Ordinance No. 6305 relating
to bond issues, Auburn School District impact fees, Resolution No.
4589 approving an Interlocal Agreement for the Valley Narcotics
Enforcement Team, Ordinance No. 6303 relating to fees for appeal
of alarm administrator decisions, Resolution No. 4591 accepting a
grant from Homeland Security, Resolution No. 4592 relating to an
Interlocal Agreement with King County for. road services,
Resolution No. 4590 expressing the CounciPs support for the
United States Congress to appropriate sufficient funds to make
interim and permanent repairs to the Howard Hanson Dam, and the
monthly financial report from Finance Director Coleman. The next
regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for May 3;
2010 at 6:00 p.m.
E. Community Center
Chair Wagner reported that the next meeting of the Communify
Center Committee is scheduled for April 21, 2010 at 9:00 a.m.
F. Downtown Redevelopment
Chair Norman reported the Downtown Redevelopment Committee
met April 13, 2010. The Committee took action on the downtown
urban design standards to improve existing standards. The
Committee discussed downtown loading zones, the City Hall plaza,
and the promenade. The next regular meeting of the Downtown
Redevelopment Committee is scheduled for April 27, 2010 at 4:00
p.m.
G. Council Operations Committee
Chair Wagner reported the Council Operations Committee has not
met since the last Council meeting.
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IV. REPORTS
At this time the Mayor and City Council may report on significant items
associafed with their appointed positions on state, regional and local
organizations.
A. From the Council
Deputy Mayor Singer reported on her attendance at a meeting of -
the Aubum Arts Co-op fhaf is being formed, a meeting with Mayor
Lewis and representatives from Waste Management regarding their
proposal for a compressed naturaf gas facility in Aubum, the
presentation from the Washington State University School of
, Architecture students of their design concepts that could serve as a
model for fufure development in the Green Zone in Auburn's
Environmental Park; and a meeting of #he Aubum Tourism Board,
which is hosfing an autumn wedding show at Emerald Downs on October 2 and 3, 2010.
Councilmember Wagner reported that he has been appointed to an
Advisory Committee for Stormwater Technical Resource Center
that is being consfructed at Washington State University-Puyallup .
in conjunction with the City of Puyallup. Councilmember Partridge participated in the Mountain View High
School second round of senior presentations. Councilmember .
Partridge will be attending the Suburban Cities Regional Law and
Safety Committee on April 22, 2010:
Councilmember Norman reported that she attended the Boy Scouts
fundraising breakfast and a recent Auburn Symphony performance.
Councilmember Norman will be serving on the Puget Sound
Regional Council 2040 Awards Selection Committee.
Councilmember Backus reported that she attended the monthly meeting of the Valley Regionaf Fire Authority. Board of Directors.
Councilmember Backus will be attending the Fire Ops held in
Richland, Washington, May 6 and 7.
Councilmember Peloza reported the Auburn International Farmers
Market submitted a grant application to the Department of
Agriculture for $501 000 to fund market operations in 2011. The
Farmers Market receiyed a$31,000 grant from King Conservation
District for 2010 market operations. Councilmember Peloza
reported that he attended the monthly, . Regional Water. Quality
Committee meeting where the. main topic was reclaimed water
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evaluation criteria and the status of the Brightwater Wastewater.
Treatment Plant project.
Councilmember Haugen reported that she attended the Arbor Day
event on April 14. Councilmember Haugen thanked Mayor Lewis
and Director, Faberfor organizing the event.
Councilmember Haugen was excused from the meeting at this
#ime (8:32 p.m.).
B. ' From the Mayor
Mayoc Lewis reported that he attended the Boy Scouts fundraising
breakfast to support the efforts of Boy Scouts in the community.
Mayor Lewis noted the number of Eagle Scouts who were in attendance at the breakfast. Mayor Lewis reported that discussion
has been ongoing regarding animal control services for the City.
The City is investigating its options for animal control and sheltering
services.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
All matters lisfed 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. Minufes
. 1. Minutes of the April 5, 2010 regular City Council
meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2, F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check. numbers 393955 through 394299 in the
amount of $2,140,572:14 and dated April 19, 2010.
2: Payroll
Payroll check numbers 528716 through 528814 in the
amount of $804,974:56 and' electronic deposit fransmissions
in the amount of $1,127,851.18 for a grand total of
$1,932,825.74 for the pay period covering April 1, 2010 to
April 14, 2010.
C. Contract Administration
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1. Public Works Contracts E0901, E0902, E0903, E0904,
E0905,. E0906, and E0907 for Emergency Work
, 01.8.4
City Council accept construction of Contracts E0901, E0902,
~ E0903, E0904, E0905, E0906, E0907 in the total amount of
$1,220;554_72, for Project No. EM0902, Green River
Emergency Flood Protection Measures.
D. Bad -Debt Write Off
F4:12
City Council approve the write-off of utility customer accounts,
miscellaneous . accounts receivable, false alarm citations, and
bankruptcies:
Utility Customer Accounts: $ 32,341.01
Miscellaneous Accounts Receivable $116,727.50
False Alarm Citations $ 3,040.00
Projecf Ace Contract $ 51,400.00
; Police Dept - Parking Citations $ 70,911.02
Deputy Mayor Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to
approve the Consent Agenda. :
' MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
VI. UNFINISHED Bl9SINESS
There was no unfinished business.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
VIII. ORDINANCES` AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
1. Ordinance No. 6301
F6.16
An Ordinance of the City of Aubum, Washington, imposing
the local sales and use tax to be credited against the state
sales.and use tax for purposes of utilizing local revifalization
financing under Chapter. 39.104 RCW; and providing for
other mattersproperly relating thereto
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Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Norman seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No.
630,1. 'I
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0. I
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2. Ordinance IVo. 6303 I
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01.8 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Aubum, I
Washington; amending Section 9.30.140 of :the Aubum City i
Code relating to fees for appeal of alarm administrator I
decisions I
Ordinance No. 6303 was removed from the agenda. i
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3. Ordinance No. 6304 ~01:1 ,I
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, I,
Washington, amehd,ing Section 6.35.030 of the Aubum City I
Code relating to dangerous dogs
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Councilmember Peloza moved and Deputy Mayor Singer seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No: 6304:
, MOTION CARRIED. 6-0, ~I
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B. Resolutions ' I
1. Reso6ution No. 4585 I
A3.4:1 I
A Resolution of the City of Aubum, Washington, ratifying the I
amendments to the King County Countywide Planning I,
. Policies 'I
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember
Backus seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4585. -
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MOTION CARRIED. 6=0.
2. Resolution No. 4589 01.11 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, '
Washington; authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute ,
an Interlocal Agreement befinreen the City of Auburn and the
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Cities of Kent, Renton, Tukwila, Federal Way and the Port of
Seattle for the Valley Narcotics Team ("VNET")
Councilmember Peloza moved and Deputy. Mayor Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4589.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
3. Resolution No. 4590
01.8.3 .
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, requesting that the United States Congress
appropriate sufficient funds to provide for interim and - permanent repairs to the Howard Hanson Dam, and requesting that the Army Corps of Engineers be directed to
make the Howard Hanson Dam permanent repairs a priority
project
Councilmember Wagner moved and Deputy Mayor Singer
:seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4590.
MOTION.CARRIED. 6-0.
4. Resolution No. 4591
F5.2
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
, - Washington, formally accepting a grant from the Washington
Stafe. Military Department in fhe amount of Seventy Five
Thousand One Hundred Seventy Seven . Dollars
($75,177,00) from the . United States Department of
Homeland Security Emergency Management Performance
Grant Program;. and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the necessary agreements to accept said funds
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember
Partridge seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4591.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
5. Resolution No. 4592
A3.16.91 .04.9
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Interlocal
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Agreement with King County for the purpose of providing
road servicesCouncilrnember Wagner moved. and Depufy Mayor Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4592.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0. -
IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 8:47 p.m., Mayor Lewis, recessed the meeting for a five minute
intermission and then to executive session for approximately ten, minutes
in order to discuss pending/potential litigation pursuant to RCW
42.30.110(1)(i). Staff members requiced for the executive session were:
City Attorney Heid, Human Resources/Property and Risk Management
Director Heineman, and Public Works. Director powdy. No action is
expected following the executive session.
At 9:02 p.m., Mayor Lewis extended the executive session an additional
- five minutes.
Mayor Lewis reconvened the meeting at 9:11 p.m.
. X. ADJOURNMENT
_ There being no further business to come before the Council; the meeting
adjourned at 9:11 p:m. APFROVED THE DAY OF MAY, 2010.
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Peter : Lewis, Mayor ` Danielle Daskam, City Clerk .
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~ Offce, on the City website, and via e-mail. Comp/ete agenda packets are
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Internet: http://www:auburnwa.gov
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