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CITY OF CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
.rWAS HINGTON JULY 19, 2010 7:30 PIIA
I: CALL TO ORDER
A. F9ag 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: Information Services
Director Lorrie Rempher, Chief of Police Jim Kelly; Finance Director
. Shelley Coleman; Planning and Development Director Kevin
Snyder; City Attomey Daniel B. Heid; Human Resources and
Property/Risk Management Director Brenda Heineman; Public
' Works Director Dennis Dowdy; Parks, Arts and Recreation Director
Daryl Faber; Planning Manager Elizabeth Chamberlain; Building
Division Manager Rick Hopkins; Parks Maintenance Manager Mike
Miller; Principal Planner Jeff Dixon; Engineering Aide Amber Mund;
. and City Cleck Danielle Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appoinfinents
1. Announcements
a) Foothills District Boy Scouts
The Foothills District Boy Scouts (representing
Auburn, Algona. Pacific, Covington, and Maple Valley
troops) led by Mark Little to present a special award
to Parks Maintenance Manager Mike Miller.
Mark Little, Foothills Boy Scouts District Chairman,
and Pete Wilkins, Foothills Boy Scouts District
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Commissioner, recognized Parks Maintenance
Manager Mike Miller for his work with scouts,
especially Eagle Scout candidates. Eagle Scout
candidates must complete a substantial project, and
Parks Maintenance Manager Miller has routinely been
able to provide a list of potential projects for Eagle
Scouts from which to choose. Mr. Wilkins applauded
the City for its support of scouting. On behalf of
. Foothills Boy Scouts . District, Mr. Wilkins presented
Parks Maintenance Manager Miller with a beautiful
plaque in appreciation for his efforts and support for
the scouts over the years. Parks Maintenance
Manager Mike Miller recalled that he has worked with
thirty-eight Eagle Scout candidates and projects
during his finrenty-finro,years at the City.
D. Agenda Modifications
Resolution No. 4627 was added to the agenda.
11. CETIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS 8 CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1. Vacation Application No. V5-09
03.9 V5-09
City Council to conduct a pu_blic hearing on a petition for
vacation of the remaining portion of the alley east of E Street
NE between 3`d Street NE and 4t~' Street NE and adjacent to
parcel numbers 4184400075, 4184400080, 1821059082
and 418440055, in the City of Aubum
Engineering Aide Amber Mund presented the staff report on
the petition for vacation of the remaining alley located east
of E Street NE befinreen 3d Street NE and 4th Street NE. Ms.
„ Mund explained that the Aubum School District has
petitioned for the vacation and owns all surrounding
properfies. The District is proposing to use #he alley to
provide access to onsite parking for their facility on the south
side of the alley and extend communications and other
services across the alley to connect their facilities.
Staff and utility purveyors have reviewed the petition and
support vacation of the right-of-way with the condition that
easements are reserved for City sewer facilities, Puget
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Sound Energy electric and gas, and Comcast and Qwest
aerial facitities. No compensation is requested for the
vacation as the right-of-way was originally acquired through
dedication of plat and dedication from a school project on a
south parcel. Staff recommends approval of the vacation as it will
decrease the City's responsibility for right-of-way
- maintenance.
In response to a question from Councilmember Norman,
Engineering Aide Mund stated that the alley dead ends at
the building behind it. The other portion of the alley was
vacated to the benefit of the school district some years ago.
. Mayor Lewis opened the hearing at 7:41 p.m. As no one
indicated a desire to speak to the issue, the hearing was
closed.
B. Audience Participation
This is the p/ace on #he agenda where the public is invited to speak
to the City Council on any issue.
Ken Morikawa, 14712 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park .
Mr. Morikawa spoke in favor of a resolution supporting national
banking reform and the Glass-Steagall standard. Mr. Morikawa
distributed copies of a proposed resolution to the Councilmembers.
Stephanie Knutson, 3305 V Street SE, Auburn ,
Ms. Knutson expressed concem with a shooting that had taken
place in her fieighborhood recently. She also expressed concem
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with the landlord's management of the rental property where the
incident occurred. . Mayor Lewis suggested that the City conduct a
neighborhood meeting in Ms. Knutson's area. Mayor Lewis asked
that, following her comments, Ms. Knutson contact Chief of Police
Kelly to discuss the incident and details for setfing up a
neighborhood meeting.
Carl Yuhasz, 12614 SE 317th Street, Auburn
Mr. Yuhasz spoke regarding the new trades buildings being
constructed by Green River Community College. He expressed
concern with #he impact of the buildings on the neighborhood,
especially additional noise and traffic from the buildings. He also
expressed concem with pedestrian safety in the area.
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C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for Council review.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A3.7.6 A. Municipal Services -
Chair Peloza reported the Municipal Senrices Committee met July
12, 2010. The Committee reviewed Resolution No. 4610 accepting
an arts grant from 4Culture, Resolution No. 4618 authorizing an
Interlocal Purchasing Agreement with the City of Seattle for energy
conservation services, Chapter 9.10 of the Auburn City Code
regarding curfew, the Auburn Municipal Airport Runway Edge
Lighting project, the Committee's projecf matrix, and a fireworks
report: The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services
Committee is scheduled for July 26, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Norman reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met July 12, 2010. The Committee reviewed Project
, No. CP0715 the Mary Olson Farm Restoration - parking lot and -
. trail improvemenfs, an update on multi-family/mixed use design
standards, Ordinance No. 6310 regarding International Codes, and
Ordinance. No. 6317 relating to plats. The Committee discussed
street latecomer agreements and fees, the 2011-2016
Transportation Improvement Program, and the Les Gove DeaPs
Way traffic and safefy issues. Ttie next regular meeting of the
Planning and Community Development Committ ee is scheduled for
July 26, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met this
afternoon at 3;30. The Committee approved a right-of-way use
permit for Rottle's sidewalk sa,le and Ptoject No. C410A, the South
277tn wetland mitigation monitoring. The Committee also approved
Ordinance No. 6319 creating a new chapter of the City Code
relating to street payback agreements and Resolution No. 4624
amending the fee schedule to provide for fees associated with
street payback agreements. The Committee also discussed
Resolution No. 4619 relating to surplus property, the 2011-2016
Transportation Improvement Program, street improvements being
made to 124th Avenue SE by Green River Community College, the
' Surface Water Management Manual and National Pollution
Discharge and Elimination System update, and capital projects
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status. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is
scheduled for August 2, 2010.
D. Finance
Chair Backus reported the Finance Committee met this evening at
6:00. The Committee' approved claims and payroll vouchers,
Resolution No. 4618 authorizing an Interlocal Purchasing
Agreement with the City of Seattle for energy conservation services and Resolution No. 4619 approving surplus property. The
Committee discussed the Airport Taxiway Edge Lighting Project,
Resolution No. 4623 approving an amendment to the Valley
Communication Center Interlocal Agreement, the May monthly _
financial report, Ordinance No. 6310 relating to International
Codes, and Ordinance No. 6317 relating to plats. The next regular
meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for August 2,
2010.
E. Community Center.
Chair. Wagner reported that the next meeting of the Community
Center Committee is scheduled for July22, 2010 at 9:00 a.m.
F. Downtown Redevelopment
Chair Norman reported the Downtown Redevelopment Committee
, met July 13, 2010. The Committee approved advertisement for
bids for the City Hall Plaza Improvemenfs Project and received a
presentation on the City Hall Plaza public art. The Committee also
met today in a special session to review the design for the plaza
art. The next regular meeting of the Downtown Redevelopment
Committee is scheduled for July 27, 2010. G. Council Operations Committee
Chair Wagner reported the Council Operations Committee met July
` 15, 2010, to discuss planning for the City Council retreat scheduled
for September 9 and 10, 2010. The Committee also recommended
approval of Resolution No. 4627, which amends the membership of
the Public Works Gommittee.
IV. REPORTS
At this time the Mayor and City Council may report on signifrcant items
associated with their appointed positions on state, regiona/ and local -
organizations. _
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A. From the Council
Councilmember Wagner reported he attended the Regional Access
Mobility Partnership for Pierce County Transportation Forum where
the members received a report from a legislator regarding
transportation projects and a report from the Washington State
Department of Transportation on how federal allocations . for
, transportation projects may likely be enacted. Councilmember .
Wagner also attended a reception for new Port of Tacoma "
Executive Director John Wolfe and attended the Pierce: County
Regional Council meeting where there was considerable discussion
regarding changes to the countywide planning policies.
Councilmember Norman thanked everyone for the great turnout to
the grand opening for the Discovery Playground at Les Gove Park.
She also thanked staff and volunteers for their efforts to make the
playground a reality. Mayor Lewis and Councilmembers thanked
Councilmember for her leadership and efforts for bringing the
playground project to fruition in Aubum.
Councilmember Peloza reported that he attended the monthly
Regional Water Quality Committee meeting where the main topic
was storm and waste water permits and management.
Councilmember Peloza also reported on his attendance at the King
Conservation District meeting and the Suburban Cities Association
Public Issues Committee. Councilmember Peloza also attended
the Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) 8 meeting as a
representative of Water Resource Inventory Area 9 and provided a
presentation regarding potential funding methods to continue
implementation ofi the WRIA 9 2005 Salmon Habitat Plan.
Councilmember Peloza reported that ' the artwork at the Golf
Course Clubhouse now has solar lighting.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Lewis reported meeting with a group of women students
from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and India who are participating in the
United States Institute for Student Leaders and hosted by Green
River Community College. Mayor Lewis also reported on visits
from representatives from Beijing Normal University and from
Tokyo, Japan, Mayor Lewis reminded #hat the White River Bon
Odori Dance Festival will be held this coming weekend at the White
, River Buddhist Temple on Aubum Way North. Mayor Lewis also
reported that the City's Sister City representatives from Tamba,
Japan, will arrive this weekend for several activities.
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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 July 6, 2010 regular City Council meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2, F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 396526 through 396837 in the
amount of $3,349,431.40 and one wire transfer in the
amount of $572,323.06 and dated July 19, 2010.
_ 2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 529326 to 529428 in the amount of
$815,465.99 and electronic deposit transmissions in the
amount of $1,158,034.02 for a grand total of $1,973,500.01
#or the pay period covering July 1 to July 14, 2010.
C. Contract Administration
1. Public Works Project No. CP0922
04.4.1 GP0922
City Council grant permission to advertise for bids for Project
No. CP0922 - City Hall Plaza Improvement.
2. Public Works Project No. CP0715
City Council award Contract No. 10-14, Project No. CP0715,
Mary Olson farm Restoration; to Rodarte Construction, Inc.
on their low bid of $131,749,00 plus Washington State sales
tax ofi$12,516.16 for a total contract,price of $144,265.16.
Deputy Mayor Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to
approve the Consent Agenda.
Councilmember Haugen requested to remove Public Works Project No.
CP0922 from the Consent Agenda.
MOTION. TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA, EXCEPT PUBLIC
WORKS PROJECT CP0922, CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
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VI. UNFINISHED'BUSINESS -
A. Public Works Project No. CP0922
04.4.1 CP0922 City Council grant permission to advertise for bids for Project No.
CP0922 - City'Hall Plaza Improvement.
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Backus
seconded to approve Public Works Project No. CP0922.
Councilmember Haugen expressed opposition to Public Works
Project No. CP0922.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Haugen voted no.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
VIII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS -
A. Ordinances /
1. Ordinance No. 6310
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An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Sections 15.06.010; 15.07.010;
15.07.020; 15.07.050; 15.07.060; 15.07.080; 15.07.090;
15.07.100; 15.07.160; 15.08A.11; 15.08A.21; 15.32.010;
1536A.011; 15.36A.031; 15.36A.041; 15.36A.091;;
15:38A.021; 15.38A.041; 15.38A.051; 15.40.020; 15.40.030;
15.48.040; 15.48.080; 15.48.110; 15.48.120; 15.48.130;
15.48.140; and repealing Sections 15.07.040; 15.07.070;
15.07.120; 15.07.140; 15.07.150; 15.08A.061; 15.36A.021;
15.36A.061; 15.38A.011; 15.40:050; 15.40,060; 15.56.010
of the Auburn City Code relafing to buildings and
construction
Councilmembec Norman moved and Councilmember
Backus seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance Na
6310.
Councilmember Haugen spoke against Ordinance No. 6310.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Haugen voted
. na
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2. Ordinance No. 6311
. 03.9 V5-09
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, vacating right-of :way of the remaining portion
of alley located east of E Street NE between 3`d Street NE
and 4th Street NE within the city of Auburn, Washington
Councilmember Wagner moved and Deputy Mayor Singer
seconded to intcoduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6311.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Ordinance No. 6317
03:5
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Sections 17.09.110, 17.09.120, _
17.10.110. and 17.12.040 of the Auburn City Code relating to
time limitation for approval of plats
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember
Backus seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No.
6317.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
4. Ordinance No. 6318
03.5 PLT09-0008
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
- Washington, approving the Final Plat of Auburn 40
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember
Backus seconded to infroduce and adopt Ordinance No.
6318.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
5. Ordinance No. 6319
A3.13.9; F4.3 '
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Aubum,
Washington, creating a new Chapter 12.70 to the Aubum
City Code, relating to street payback agreements
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Councilmember Wagner moved and Deputy Mayor Singer
seconded to introduce and adopt OrdinanceNo. 6319.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: 7-0.
B. Resolutions 1. Resolution No. 4610
A1.3, F5.3
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Aubum,
Washington, authorizing the acceptance of a grant from the
Cultural Development Authority of King County ("4Culture")
and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
necessary contracts to accept said funds
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember
Backus seconded to adopt Resolution Na 4610.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Resolution No. 4618
- A3.16.6
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Aubum,
Washington, authorizing the Mayorfo execute a Cooperative
Purchasing Agreement with the City of Seattle for ttie .
purpose of entering into an energy services contract
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember
Norman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4618.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Resolution No. 4619
F4.6.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Aubum,
Washington, declaring certain items of property as surplus
and authorizing their disposal
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember
Norman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4619.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Haugen voted -
no.
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4. Resolution No. 4623
02.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Aubum,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
fhe Second Amendment to the Valley Communications
Center Interlocal Agreement
Councilmember Peloza moved and Deputy Mayor Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4623.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
5. Resolution No. 4624
F4.3, A3.13.9
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Section F of the City of Aubum Fee
Schedule. to include fees related to street payback
agreements -
Councilmember Wagner moved and Deputy Mayor Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4624.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
6. Resolufion No. 4627
A3.7.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the Ciiy of Auburn,
Washington, amending Resolution No. 4551, passed
December 7, 2009 and amended by Resolution No. 4580 on
March 15, 2010, relating fo the sfanding committees of the
City Council of the City of Auburn
Councilmember Wagner moved and Deputy Mayor Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4627.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
IX. Executive Session
At 8:42 p.m., Mayor Lewis recessed the meeting to executive session for
approximately twenty minutes in order to discuss pending/potential
litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) and property acquisition -
pursuant to RCW 42.30,110(1)(c). Staff members required for the
executive session were: City Attomey Heid, Human Resources/Property
and. Risk Management Director Heineman, Public Works Director powdy,
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and Planning and Development Director Snyder. Action is anticipated
following the executive session.
Mayor Lewis reconvened the meeting at 9:06 p.m.
City Attorney Heid read the titles of the following resolutions:
A. Resolution No. 4625
A Resolution of the City Council of #he City of Auburn, Washington,
approving, authorizing and ratifying the Agreement for Purchase
and Sale of Real Property
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Norman
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4625.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
B. Resolution No. 4626
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
, approving; authorizing and ratifying the Agreement for Settlement
of Lawsuit without Prejudice
Councilmember. Backus moved and Councilmember Norman
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4626.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
X. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 9;08 p.m.
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AP-PROVED THE DAY OF AUGUST, 2010.
Peter B. Lewis, Mayor Da 'elle Daskam, City Clerk
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