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City Council Meeting
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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, Nancy Backus, Bill Peloza, Virginia
Haugen, and John Partridge. Deputy Mayor Sue Singer and Councilmember Lynn
Norman were excused.
Staff members present included: Planning and Community Development Director
Kevin Snyder, Traffic Engineer Pablo Para, Emergency Preparedness Manager
Sarah Miller, Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Environmental
Protection Manager Chris Andersen, Economic Development Manager Doug Lein,
Assistant Police Chief Bob Karnofski, City Engineer/Assistant Public Works
Director Dennis Selle, City Attorney Daniel B. Heid, Finance Director Shelley
Coleman, Development Review Engineer Kim Truong, and Deputy City Clerk
Cathy Richardson.
C. Announcements, Appointments, and Presentations
1. Intersection Safety Access Revisions (Wagner/Dowdy)
Traffic Engineer Pablo Para displayed a Power Point presentation and
reviewed safety improvements which will be implemented this summer for the
intersection located at M Street SE and 17th Street SE. This intersection has
consistently been one of the highest ranking intersections with regard to
vehicle accidents due to multiple turning conflicts, congestion during peak
hours, risky maneuvers by drivers, and proximity to Auburn Way South. Staff
proposes extending the c-curb north in an effort to cut off access for all
eastbound traffic on 17th Street SE and for northbound or southbound
vehicles executing left turns. Extending the c-curb will reduce the number of
traffic accidents per year, reduce risky driving behavior, and will also produce
traffic flow benefits.
The other intersection, located on Lake Tapps Parkway at the western
driveway of the Lakeland Town Center, has similar traffic issues as the
intersection located at M Street SE and 17th Street SE. Staff investigated
accidents occurring at this location which also revealed other issues due to
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the higher speeds and number of lanes in this area. Due to the level of risks
in this location, staff proposes installing c-curb at this location which will
eliminate left turns out of the western driveway of the retail center.
Vegetation has been mowed down or removed to address site distance
issues at this intersection. Westbound traffic will still be able to turn left into
the retail center, but left turns out of the retail center will be eliminated by the
c-curb which should eliminate turning conflicts and congestion in this location.
In response to questions from Councilmembers Wagner, Partridge and
Haugen, Engineer Para reported that the raised c-curb will be painted white.
Signage will be installed indicating that only right turns will be allowed from
the western driveway. A u-turn at the signal is a legal traffic movement if a
vehicle is physically capable of making the u-turn. Most drivers would exit left
from the eastern driveway so as to turn left at the signal onto Lake Tapps
Parkway.
Engineer Para pointed out that both revisions are being coordinated with local
transit agencies and emergency providers. The c-curb implementation is
scheduled for this summer after providing public awareness and notification
to affected businesses and residents in the area.
D. Agenda Modifications
Agenda modification included transmittal of revised Exhibit "A" to Resolution No.
4721, Item No. IX. E.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
There was no public hearing scheduled.
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.
No one in the audience requested to speak.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Municipal Services
Chair Peloza reported that the Municipal Services Committee met on June 27,
2011 at 3:30 p.m. The Committee approved Resolution No. 4720, accepting a
Washington State grant for the City's 2011 winter storm expenses, and Resolution
No. 4721, accepting grant funds for the purpose of providing disaster relief
education for the cities of Auburn, Algona and Pacific. The Committee also
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discussed the Waste Management contract extension and implementation in new
service. areas with. regard to operations, outreach and billing, and Waste
Management's plans regarding use of natural gas for their equipment and
installation of a commercial natural gas sales outlet. The Committee also
discussed Resolution No. 4722 authorizing application for a Washington State
Airport Aid, grant for Auburn Airport-maintenance issues, apron repair, Master Plan
update, and drainage improvements. The Committee also reviewed the
Committee matrix: The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee
is scheduled for July 11, 2011 at 3:30 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Vice Chair Backus reported that the Planning and Community Development
Committee met on June 27, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. The Committee approved
Resolution No. 4715 regarding the Auburn Environmental Park wetlands trail
boardwalk: The Committee also discussed the Bicycle Task Force.
recommendations with regard to the Sharrows pilot program, bike lanes striping,
and public education and outreach regarding the Sharrows. The Committee also
discussed Ordinance No. 6368 regarding code amendments to allow small craft.
distilleries, breweries, and wine tasting facilities within the Downtown Urban Center
and in commercial and industrial areas, 2011 Comprehensive Plan
amendments, and downtown parking during construction and beyond. Vice Chair
Backus reported that staff is currently working on a Downtown Comprehensive
Parking Plan. The next regular meeting of the Planning and Community
Development Committee is. scheduled for July 11, 2011 at 5:00 p.m.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported that the Public Works Committee met this afternoon at
3:30. The Committee approved a right-of-way use permit for the Rottles sidewalk
sale and approved contract administration items including advertising for bids for
Project No. C1108, Citywide Storm Pond Cleaning, Project No. CP0803, 37th
Street SE/R Street SE Pedestrian Connector, and Project No. CP0916, West.
Valley Highway Improvements. The Committee also approved change orders for
Project No. C41 OA, Wetland Mitigation Monitoring, and Project Na. CP1002, 2010
Local Street Pavement Preservation Project, and award of the contract for Project
No. C201 A, 'M Street SE Grade Separation Project - Residential Buildings
Demolition. The Committee also approved Resolution Nos. 4718 and 4719 related
to national purchasing agreements for specialized equipment not available locally,
Resolution No. 4723 related to award of Project No. CP1101, 2011 Local Street
Pavement Preservation Project - Phase 1, Resolution No.. 4725 to purchase an
existing pipeline from Covington Water District and King County Water District No.
111 which was previously installed to facilitate the City's wholesale water sales to
both entities. They no longer purchase water from the City, but the City has a
need for the pipeline in order to convey water to Tacoma Public Utilities (Tacoma
Pipeline 5). The Committee also discussed Ordinance No. 6362, related to budget
amendments, proposed improvements on 30th Street NW just north of Auburn
Municipal Airport, and the capital project status report.- The next regular meeting of
the Public Works Committee is scheduled for July 18, 2011 at 3:30 p.-M.
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D. Finance
Chair Backus reported that the Finance Committee met this evening at 6:00. The
Committee approved the claims and payroll vouchers. Chair Backus reported that
claims totaled approximately $2.46 million which included payables to Christiansen
Inc. in the amount of $332,000 for the Les Gove Community Campus project,
$135,000 to Puget Sound Energy for the City's May and June usage, $504,000 to
SCORE for jail startup costs, and $183,000 to T. Bailey Inc. for the Lakeland Hills
Reservoir Project. Chair Backus reported that 186 senior utility rebates were
issued to seniors of limited income in the amount of $524.90 each for a total
of $97,631. The Committee also approved Resolution No. 4724 for the surplus of
a vehicle seized in a drug forfeiture which is no longer of use to the City. The
Committee also received a presentation from the cities of Auburn and Federal Way
shared Resource Conservation Manager with regard to efforts to reduce energy
costs. The program was initiated in 2010 and, to date, there has been a 3.7%
reduction in total energy costs for 2011. Chair Backus reviewed criteria required in
order to receive additional grant funds to fund this position for years 2012 and
2013. The Committee also discussed Ordinance No. 6362 with regard to budget
amendment number three, a water utility leak adjustment request, and Resolution
Nos. 4718 and 4719 regarding nationwide cooperative purchase agreements for
equipment not available locally. Chair Backus pointed out that equipment
purchased via the nationwide cooperative purchase agreements will provide sales
tax revenue to the City via streamlined sales tax. The Committee also
discussed Resolution No. 4723 regarding contract award to the lowest responsible
bidder for Project No. CP1101, 2011 Local Street Pavement Preservation Project -
Phase 1, Resolution No. 4725 regarding a purchase agreement with Covington
Water District and King County Water District No. 111 to purchase existing water
pipeline, Ordinance No. 6368 regarding zoning code amendments in the
Downtown Urban Core and Commercial and Industrial zones to allow small craft
distilleries, Resolution No. 4720 accepting a grant from Washington State for
reimbursement of costs incurred during the January 2011 storm event, Resolution
No. 4721 accepting grant funds from the Washington Service Corps to provide two
full time members for emergency preparedness purposes, and Resolution
No. 4722 to apply for grant funds for rehabilitation at the Auburn Municipal Airport.
The Committee also received an update on implementation of the solid
waste contract for the West Hill area. The next regular meeting of the Finance
Committee is scheduled for July 18, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.
E. Les Gove Community Campus
The Les Gove Community Center Committee has not met since the last Council
meeting.
F. Downtown Redevelopment
The Downtown Redevelopment Committee has not met since the last Council
meeting.
G. Council Operations Committee
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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 local organizations.
A. From the Council,
Councilmember Wagner reportedthat he attended a Washington Storm Water
Center-(Center) Advisory Committee meeting. The Center has secured funding for
the next year through the Department of Ecology. The Center will not be
expanding, but will still be in operation. A very user friendly website for the Center
.went online last month. The.Center is expected to become a central point for
providing information to the public such as obtaining permits, vendor information,
equipment,-and information with regard to events with different storm water
systems experienced by other cities.
Councilmember Partridge reported-that he attended an Auburn Valley Humane
Society (AVHS) meeting as the City's liaison to discuss the draft contract submitted
by the City of Auburn with regard to establishing a partnership for animal care and
sheltering services. The.AVHS revised and approved the proposed contract which
is currently" pending review-by City staff. The AVHS also discussed artwork and
marketing issues for the project.
Council member Backus reported-that she attended-the annual recognition of
service for elected officials. Councilmember Backus congratulated Councilmember
Norman and Deputy Mayor Singer who were named as Elected Officials of the
Year for their pro-business stance and ability to work well with businesses and
citizens of the.City of Auburn. She also attended the 4th of July Festival at Les
Gove Park and reported on comments received by members-of the public on the
beauty and amenities of the park.
Councilmember Peloza reported on the National League of Cities prescription card
program of which the City of Auburn in one of the top twenty cities with regard to
prescription savings for its-citizens. The City of Auburn ranked thirteen and has
saved its citizens over $71,000 since the program was
implemented.- Councilmember'Peloza urged those citizens without prescription
coverage to pick up a card at various City facilities. Councilmember Peloza also
reported that he attended the King County Water.Pollution Abatement Advisory
Committee meeting to discuss House Bill 1074 which amended regulations with
regard to qualifications for appointees to metropolitan water pollution abatement
advisory committees to. include district employees in addition to elected, district -
officials. King County staff presented a Power Point presentation on the decennial
flow-monitoring project. King County will periodically evaluate population and
employment growth and development patterns, which assumptions are used to
size future flows and to determine future capital projects to ascertain if there
is sufficient conveyance capacity to convey waste water and storm water.. He also
attended a breakfast at which Lieutenant.Governor Brad Owen spoke regarding
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the past. legislative session, the grand opening of the Valley. Medical Center
Auburn.Urgent Care and Occupational Health Services facility, and a Water
Resource Inventory Area (WRIA 9) Steering Committee meeting to discuss
a watershed investment district to acquire funding to accomplish salmon habitat
and agriculture objectives. Councilmember Peloza also invited the public to attend
the Auburn International Farmers Market on Sunday, July 10, 2011.
Councilmember°Haugen reported that she attended the 4th of July 2011 Festival.
B.. From the Mayor .
Mayor Lewis spoke regarding benefits-received by the-City due to Councilmember.
involvement'in regional-and county committees and reviewed their membership in
the following committees:
Councilmember Backus: Valley Regional'Fire Authority(VRFA) Board, National
League of Cities Finance Administration and Intergovernmental Relations
Committees, Pierce County Regional Council alternate, and Pierce County Joint
Determining Authority.
Councilmember.Norman: Puget.Sound Regional Council Growth Management
Policy Board and Pierce County-Joint Determining Authority.
Councilmember Partridge`.. Regional-Law, Safety and Justice Committee.
Councilmember Peloza: Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA 9), and Water
Quality, Solid Waste, Flood Control District alternate, National- League of Cities
Energy and Environment National Resources.
Deputy Mayor Singer; Past president of-the-Puget Sound Regional Council.
(PS RC) and current, member of the- PSRC Economic Development-Board and
Transportation Priorities Committees, Auburn Tourism -Board, and Suburban Cities
Public Issues Committee alternate.
Councilmember Wagner: VRFA Board, Pierce County/Puyallup River Watershed
Council, Pierce County Regional Access Mobility Partnership'(RAMP), King
County Solid Waste Committee alternate, and Joint Determining Authority.
Mayor Lewis expanded on the tremendous amount of value that participating
Councilmembers have garnered for the City of Auburn and commended their
Willingness to go beyond the limits of what they are required to do.
Mayor. Le . wis reported on the US Conference of. Mayors that he attended and at
which a resolution was signed in support of all armed services personnel. Mayor,
Lewis attended various meetings including the Puget Sound -Regional Council
(PSRC) Operations Board-and Executive Board meetings. On a four county level,
Auburn led in both King and Pierce Counties to accept a set of guiding principals
with regard to representation. Mayor Lewis-spoke regarding recent changes in
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population within Puget Sound cities and counties and elaborated on changes in
'respresentation on PSRC boards and commissions, which is determined by
population. The set of guiding principals provides for more representation to cities
within both King and Pierce counties.
Mayor Lewis reported on the recent retirement of Police Commander Will Lathrop
who will be relocating-to a south sea island with his wife as she has accepted a
new position there.
Mayor Lewis stated that he is Chair of VRFA Board and spoke regarding visits to
Auburn's fire stations.. Mayor Lewis reported on the tremendous amount of work
performed by firefighters at the beginning of each shift. Duties include checking
every piece of VRFA equipment and their own personal gear, physical
exercise, station cleaning, and training exercises all while still responding to
incoming emergency calls.
Mayor, Lewis,also attended the South King Council of.Human Services meeting
with-Councilmembers Partridge and Norman and Deputy Mayor Singer. This is an
entity which was formed by the mayors of south Puget Sound cities to work.with all
human services organizations in an effort to meet the needs of their citizens. He
also met with Superintendent of Auburn Schools Kip Herren to discuss common
issues and problems..
Mayor Lewis also reported on the retirement of VRFA Fire Chief Stan Laatsch, who
retired after 34 years of service to the City of Auburn and the VRFA.
Mayor Lewis also attended numerous community meetings, the opening of Wild
Waves, and.the Miss Washington pageant, of which Miss Auburn Hayley McJunkin
came in fourth. He also attended the City of Auburn 4th of. July Festival
and spoke regarding all the improvements to Les Gove Park-. -it was a
very successful and multicultural event.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A Minutes of the'June 20, 2011 City Council Meeting.
B. Claims Vouchers (Backus/Coleman)
Claims check numbers 405246 through 405861 in the amount of $2,462,923.26
and dated July 5, 2011.
C. Payroll Vouchers (Backus/Coleman)
Payroll,check numbers 531610 through 531713 in the amount of $349,345.52 and
electronic. deposit transmissions in the amount of $1,153,530.15 for a grand total of
$1,502,875.67 for the period covering June 16, 2011 to June 29, 2011.
D. Public Works' Project. No. C201A (Wagner/Dowdy)
City Council award Contract No. 11-17, to Buckley Recycle Center, Inc. on their
low bid of $155,360.00 plus Washington State sales tax of $14,759.20 for a total
contract price-of $170,119.20 for Project No. C201A - Residential Buildings
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Demolition
E. Public Works Project No. C41 OA (Wagner/Dowdy)
.City Council approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $9,865.34 to Contract
No. 11-12 fo.r work on Project No. C41 OA, 277th Wetland Mitigation Monitoring
(Annual).
F. Public Works Project No. CP0803 (Wagner/Dowdy)
City Council grant permission to advertise for bids for Project No. CP0803, 37th
Street SE/R Street.SE Pedestrian Connector.
G. Public Works. Project No. CP0916 (Wagner/Dowdy)
City Council grant-permission to-advertise for bids for Project No. CP0916 - West"
Valley Highway Improvements.
H. Public Works Project No. CP1002 (Wagner/Dowdy)
City Council approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $75,000 to Contract
No. 10-03 for work on Project No. CP1002 - 2010 Local Street Pavement
Preservation Project. -
1. Public, Works Project-No. CP1108 (Wagner/Dowdy)
City Council grant permission to advertise for bids for Project No. CP1108, 2011
City'Wide Storm Pond Cleaning.
J. Utility Leak Adjustment Request (Wagner/Coleman)
City Council approve a water utility adjustment to account number 015891, for
Libuse Moravec in the amount of $704.51 for a water leak.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Backus seconded to approve
the consent agenda. .
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0..
VI.. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
VII: NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
VIII.. ORDINANCES
A: Ordinance No. 6368 (Norman/Snyder)
An-Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, repealing
Section 18.04.185 of the City Code, creating Sections 18:04.623, 18.04.855,
18.04.894 and 18.04.911 of the City Code.and amending Sections 18.26.020,
18.28.020, 18.29.053; 18.30.020, 18.32.020, 18.34.020 of the Auburn City Code
for the purpose of-allowing the following land uses in the Downtown-Urban Core,
and.the.commercial and insutrial zoning districts: Small Craft Distilleries, and Small
Craft: Breweries, Wine Production Facilities, and Tasting Rooms
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Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Partridge seconded to
introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6368.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0.
IX. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 4715 (Norman/Snyder)
A Resolution of the City Council of the city of Auburn, Washington, related to the
Auburn Environmental Park Wetlands Trail Boardwalk Project; providing for an
exception to competitive bidding and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute an agreement between the City of Auburn and the Washington State
Department of Ecology Washington Conservation Corps
Council Backus moved and Councilmember Partridge seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 4715.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0.
B. Resolution No. 4718 (Wagner/Dowdy)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the
Mayor to execute a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Houston-Galveston
Area Council for the purpose of purchasing general supplies and equipment
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 4718.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0.
C. Resolution No. 4719 (Wagner/Dowdy)
A Resolutoin of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the
Mayor to execute a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the U.S. Communities
for the purpose of purchasing general supplies and equipment
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 4719.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0.
D. Resolution No. 4720 (Peloza/Lee)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, formally
accepting a grant from the State of Washington, Military Department in an amount
not to exceed Eighty Seven and One-half percent (87.5%) of actual expenditures
as reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the
State of Washington for expenses incurred by the City of Auburn during the
January 2011 storm event
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Partridge seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 4720.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0.
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E. Resolution No. 4721 (Peloza/Lee)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the
acceptance of a grant from the Washington Service Corps to provide two full-time
members to the City of Auburn, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the necessary agreements to accept said members
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Partridge seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 4721.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0.
F. Resolution No. 4722 (Peloza/Coleman)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the
City to apply for state grant funds in the amount of $9,895 from the Washington
State Department of Transportation to rehabilitate the airport apron, update the
Airport Master Plan, and to improve airport drainage and erosion control, and
authorizing the execution of the grant agreement therefor
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Partridge seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 4722.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0.
G. Resolution No. 4723 (Wagner/Dowdy)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the
Mayor to award and execute an agreement with the lowest responsible bidder for
construction of Public Works Contract Number 11-09 for Project CP1101, 2011
Local Street Pavement Preservation Project - Phase 1
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 4723.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0.
H. Resolution No. 4724 (Backus/Coleman)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, declaring
certain items of property as surplus and authorizing their disposal
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 4724.
MOTION CARRIED. 4-1. Councilmember Haugen voted no.
1. Resolution No. 4725 (Wagner/Dowdy)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, Authorizing the
Mayor and City Clerk to negotiate and execute a Purchase Agreement with
Covington Water District and King County Water District #111
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 4725.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0.
X. EXECUTIVE' SESSION
There was no executive session.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:34
p.m.
ED THE~ DAY OF JULY, 2011.
O ter B. "Lewis, Mayor Cathy Rich dson, Deputy City Clerk
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