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March 5, 2012 - 7:30 PM
` 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 Piedge of Allegiance.
B. Roll Call
Councilmembers present: Rich Wagner, Nancy Backus, Bill Peloza, John
Partridge, Largo Wales, Wayne Osborne and John Holman.
DepartmeM directors and staff members present: City Attomey Daniel B. Heid,
Public Works Director DennisDowdy, Pianning and Devefopment Director Kevin
Snyder, Financial Services Manager Rhonda Ew'ing, Chief of Police Bob Lee,
Economic Development Manager poug Lein; and City Clerk Danielle Daskam.
C. Announcements, Appointments, and PresentaUons
1. Auburn Municipal Court Report
The Honorable Pat Bums, Aubum Municipal Court Judge, to report on
the activities of the Aubum Municipal Court.
The Honorable Pat Bums, Auburn Municipal Court Judge, delivered the
annual report of the Auburn Municipal Court.
Judge Burns sutimitted a written report and commented on the highlights of
the court's activities in 2011. Judge Burns reportedthe Municipal Court held
29,635 hearings last year or an average of 119 hearings per day. The
probation department of the court supervises over 700 convicted criminals
monitoring compliance with alcohol and drug treatment, domestic violence
treatment, and/or mental health treatmenYas weU as confirming that the
offenders are not violafing any other laws. Probation also operates the
electronic home monitoring program. Additionally, the court faciiitated the
release of 270 offentlers to inpatient alcohof and drug treatment programs
and another 66 offenders were released to mental health treatmeM program.
Judge Burns noted that the Aubum Municipal Court operates the only
municipal mental health court and municipal drug court in Washington
outside of the City of Seattle.
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Judge Bums thanked the Council for their support of the Court programs.
D. Agenda Modifications
A revised version of Resolution No. 4806 was distributed prior to the meeting.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
No public hearing wasscheduied for this evening.
B. Audience Participetion
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 io sign in
on the torm provided.
Alex Bruski, 1209 G Street SE, Aubum
Mr. Bruski thanked the Council for fheir efforts to address the parking issue on G
Street SE and for consideration of Ordinance No. 6404.
Harold G. Olson, 2905 B Street SE, Auburn
Mr. Olson stated that he resides in the unincorporated island of King Counry
referred to as Stuck, at-the cdmer of 29th Street SE and B Street SE. The area is
surrounded by the City of Auburn. Mc Olson contended that during the January
2012 storm event, a fiowering pium tree located in the planting strip between the
street and the sidewalk adjacent to his house fell and damaged his chain link
fence. Mr. Olson reported that he filed a claim for damages with the City, which
was subsequently denied. He requested thatthe City reimburse him for the cost
of repairs to his fence.
Virginia Haugen 2503 R 8treet SE, Aubum
Ms. Haugen spoke in favor of Mr. Olson's request.
C. Correspondence
There was no corcespondence for the Council's review.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Munlclpal Services
Chair Peloza reported the Municipal Services Committee met February 27, 2012.
The Committee discussed the regional aeriai mapping project,theairport
stormwater plan update, and parking in residential neighborhoods. The March
12th meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is cancelled. The next regular
meeting of the Committee is scheduled for March 26, 2012.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Backus reported the Planning and Community Development Committee met
February27, 2012. The Committee discussed amendments to the zoning code
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relating to various architectural and site design review standards and regulations,
Resolution No. 4470 retating to proposed changes to physical addresses, the
Committee mafix, and the directors report. The next regular meeting of the
Planning and Community Development Committee has been rescheduled to meet
March 8, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.
C. Publlc Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met this afternoon at 3:30.
The Committee approved a'right-of-way use permit for the Auburn School District.
The Committee also discussed utility rates, Ordinance No. 6400 relating to a
2011-2012 Budget amendment, the National Pollution Discharge Elimination
, System (NPDES) Il annual report, Ordinance No. 6404 relating to
parking, Resolution No. 4806 supporting theTransportation Benefit Districtballot
issue, capital projects status, and the Committee's activities matrix. The next
regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for March 19, 2012
at 3:30 p.m.
D. Finance
Chair Partridge reported the Finance Committee met this evening at 5:30. The
Committee reviewed claims vouchers totaling Just over$1.2 million and payroll
vouchers in the amount of approximately $1.5'million. Discussion items
included Resolution No. 3417 approved by the City Council several years ago
relating to membership dues in civic and community organizations, the 2013-2014
BudgeYdevelopmerrt calendar,and a contract with Reid Middleton for work related
to the airport stormwater plan. The next regular meeting of the Finance
Committee is scheduled for March 19, 2012 at 5:30 p.m.
E. Les Gove Community Campus
Chair Wagner reported the Les Gove Community Campus Committee met
February 23, 2012. The Committee discussed the National Development Council
request for proposals relative to the CommunityCenter, potentialparticipation in
the Community Centerby the Veterans Administration, an update on the grant
application to the State Legislature, and summer concession contracts.
The regular meeting scheduled for March 12th is cancelled. The next regular
meeting of the Les Gove Community Campus Committee is scheduled for Aprii 9,
2012.
F. Council Operations Committee
Deputy Mayor Backus reported the Council Operations Committee met this
evening at 5:00. The Committee continued its discussions on retreat planning and
reviewed the Gouncil Rules of Procedure, particutarly Councilmember reports.
The next regular meeting of the Council OperaUons Committee is scheduled for
April 2, 2012 at 5:00 p:m.
IV. REPORTS
At this time the Mayor and City Council may report on significant items
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associsted with their appoinied positions on federal, state, regiona/and local
organizations.
A. From the Council
Deputy Mayor Backus reported that she was invited to judge the Evergreen
Heights Elementary School talentshow.
Councilmember Wagner reported that he attended tFie Puyallup River Watershed
Council meeting where the speaker was the Water Quality Manager for Pierce
County. Councilmember Wagner also reported on his attendance at the
groundbreaking ceremony for the M Street Underpass Project.
Councilmember Holman reported that he represented the City at the King County
Schools Siting Task Force meeting. The Task Force will evaluate current
inventory of rural properties owned by school districts and assist in producing
guideiines for their use and disposal.
Councilmember Peloza reported thathe attended the King County Water Pollution �
Abatement Advisory Committee meeting where the Committee received a
presentation on waste water and conveyance flow projections for the next ten
years. Councilmember Peloza also reported that he attended the King County
Flood Control District meeting where the main topic was a financial plan on the
disposal of the temporary levees on the Green River. Councilmember Peloza also
reported that he has been involved with an effort led by the Aubum Garden Club
to procure a Biue Star Armed Forces marker monument for the City.
Councilmember Peloza also reported on a meeting among representatives of the
City and King County Land Resources and a northwest Auburn property owner
regarding a King County tributary ditch project to provide needed drainage in the
area.
Councilmember Osbome reported on his attendance at the M Street Underpass
Project groundbreaking ceremony.
Counciimember Partridge reported on his participation in the Regiona� Law,
Safety and Justice Cominittee meeting. Councilmember Partridge also reported
on his attendance at the Aubum Valley Humane Society retreat and monthly
meeting.
B. From the Mayor
MayorLewis reported on some of his activities during the past two weeks,
including: a meeting to review the costs associated with South Correctional Entity
(SCORE), court and probation; a meeting with local pastors to discuss how best to
serve the needs of the community; a meeting with other Mayors and King County
fxecutive Constantine regarding transportation funding; a meeting of the Puget
Sound Regional Council,Exeoutive Committee; ameeting of the Valley Cities; a
meeting of Pierce County cities with Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy; a
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meeting of the King County Flood Control District; a meeting with Auburn
Superintendent of Schools Kip Herren;the M Street SE Underpass Project
groundbreaking ceremony; a Rotary Ciub meeting where he delivered the State of
the City; a meeting of the Suburban Cities Public Issues Committee; a meeting of
the Pierce County Cities and Towns; and a meeting of the Valley Communications
Board.
V: CONSENT AGENDA
All matters lisied on the Consent Agenda are considered by the City Council ta
be routine and will be enacted by one motion in ihe form lisied.
A. Minutes of the February 21, 2012 Regular Meeting
B. Claims Vouchers (Partridge/Coleman)
Claims check numbers 411530 through 411834 in the amount of$1,266,931.89
and dated March 5, 2012.
G: Payroll Vouchers (Partridge/Coleman)
Payroll check numbers 532709 to 532740 in the amount of$269,508.22 and
electronic dep.osit transmissions in the amount of$1;222,498.64 for a grand total
of$1,492,006.86 for the pay period covering February 16, 2012 to February 29,
2012.
D. Reid Middleton Agree.ment (Peloza/Coleman)
City Council approve an Agreement with Reid Middleton to develop/update
a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for the Auburn Municipal
Airport.
Deputy Mayor Badcus mo4ed and Councilmember Wagner seconded to approve
the Consent Agenda.
The Consent Agenda consists of claims and payroll vouchers and a contract with
Reid Middleton.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business for Gouncil consideration.
VIII. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6404 (Peloza/Heid)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
amending Section 10;36.190 of the Aubum City Code and creating a new
Section 10.36.193 of the Aubum City Code relating to parking in residential
zones
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Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Osborne seconded to
introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6404.
The ordinance addresses parking of large vehicles in residential neighborhoods.
The issue was brought to Jight by residents of the G Street SE neighborhood.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
IX. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 4806 (WagnedHeid)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
supporting the AubumT�ansportation Benefit Districf's Bond Measure
Proposition No. 1
The Board of the Auburn Transportation Benefit District adopted Resolution No.
2012-2 conceming a proposition ta fund District transportation improvements and
projects. If approved,this proposition would authorize the issuance of general
obligation bonds to pay the costs of the transportation improvertients and projects
identified in the City of Aubum Six-Year Transporta4ion Improvement Plan in an
amount not more than $59,00O,OOQ each series of such bonds maturing within 25
years or less, and authorize the annual levy of excess property taxes to pay and
retire such bonds, as provided in Resolution No. 2012-2.
City Attomey Heid xead the title of the resolution, and Mayor Lewis invited anyone
in the audience to provide an opposing view.
Virginia Haugen, 2503 R,Street SE, Auburn
Ms. Haugen expressed concem that 22nd Street SE'has not been repaired under
the Save Out Streets program. She also expressed concern with the condition of
downtown sVeets.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 4806..
CouncilmemberWagner stated that the proposed bond issue will address arterial
streets, unlike the local neighborhood streets that the Save OurStreets Program
addressed. The Transportation Benefit District bond issue will be on the April 17th
ballot. Several neighborhood meetings have been scheduled to provide
information on the proposed bond. The proposal has been brought forward by a
citizens group and is endorsed by the AubumArea Chamber of Commerce.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
Mayor Lewis noted that the Save Our Streets Program has been in effect for five
years to repair and reconstruct local streets. Of the approximately 59 miles
of roads.to be repaired, 17 miles are Ieft to be repaired. Mayor Lewis statedthat
the Save Our Streets Program does not pay for construction of vtilities, and any
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cost to construct utilities is tiorne by the utility fund.
X. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further 6usiness to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at
8:29 p.m.
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APPROVED thi /� �day of 2012.
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Peter B. Lewis, Mayor Danielie Daskam, City Clerk
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