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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, John
Partridge, Largo Wales, Wayne Osborne and John Holman.
Department directors and staff members present: City Attorney Daniel B. Heid,
Planning and Development Director Kevin Snyder, Chief of Police Bob Lee,
Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy,
Economic Development Manager poug Lein, Transportation Planner Chris
Hankins, Development Services Manager Jeff Tate, Building Division Manager
Rick Hopkins and Deputy City Clerk Shawn Campbell
Also present: Valley Regional Fire Authority Administrator Eric Robertson
C. Announcements, Appointments, and Presentations
1. Senator Pam Roach
Senator Roach thanked Council for the opportunity to speak to them. She
stated she intends to attend all the City Council meetings of all the cities in
the 31 st district. She reported on some of the items she was involved in
over the last year including: opening a clinic in Honduras; being elected as
delegate leader of National Foundation for Women Legislators for a visit
to Taiwan; touring the Oil Sands in Fort McMurray, Canada; sponsoring a
resolution with American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) to urge the
approval of the Keystone Pipeline; worked on reform of the Child Protective
Services; helped pass a budget that included $3 million for the Rainier
School in Buckley; passed three bills: one regarding human trafficking, one
regarding East Pierce Fire and Rescues' Fire Commission, and one
regarding the City of South Prairie's pension.
Councilmember Wagner requested the Senator to work on funding for
repaving Highway 410.
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D. Agenda Modifications
There was no agenda modification.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1. Public Hearing on the Amendment to the 2012-2017 Six Year
Transportation Improvement Program (Backus/Snyder)
State law requires the City of Auburn to annually prepare and adopt a
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for each ensuing six calendar
years. State law also provides that the TIP may be amended at any time, but
only after conducting a public hearing . The City proposes to add a new
project to the TIP to improve safety at several intersections throughout the
city. This project is being added because of a grant awarded from the
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)
Transportation Planner Chris Hankins stated the City has received a grant
from WSDOT for $400,000 with no match from the City. With these funds, the
City will be able to improve safety at 18 intersections that were
selected based on their accident history. It is a requirement to add the
projects to the City's Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan and the
State's Transportation Improvement Plan.
Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing at 7:35 p.m.
There was no public comment.
Mayor Lewis closed the public hearing at 7:36 p.m.
2. Public Hearing on Physical Address Changes in the City of
Auburn (Backus/Snyder)
City Council to conduct a public hearing for physical address changes
specified in Resolution No. 4823.
Director Snyder gave Council a brief overview of the requirements and
reasoning for the address changes.
Mayor Lewis asked Chief Lee and Valley Regional Fire Authority (VRFA)
Administrator Robertson if the list provided is the minimum required for public
safety.
Chief Lee said it was and Administrator Robertson affirmed it is. He added
that the VRFA has been working with the City for over two years and believes
this is the minimum list to ensure public safety.
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Councilmember Osborne asked if there have been delays of either fire or
police because of the current addresses. Chief Lee said he had two
examples where the officers had to be directed to an address by citizens. He
added it would depend on the type of call and the time of day.
Councilmember Partridge asked how new hires learn the geography of
the City. Chief Lee said the City is layed out in a grid. New hires ride with
other officers for three months to become familiar with the city.
Councilmember Peloza asked about visibility of house numbers. Director
Snyder said the City has requirements on the size and height of house
numbers. If an incident of noncompliance is brought to the City's attention the
City responds with Code Compliance and helps the resident comply with the
City Code.
Deputy Mayor Backus asked Chief Lee to assign a risk level for
the addresses. Chief Lee said it depends on the type of call. He said the
most accurate information is needed to allow officers to respond quickly and
safely.
Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing at 7:44 p.m.
Kurt Vogel, 1820 4th Place NE, Auburn
Mr. Vogel stated he believes the City has gone too far with the address
changes. There are only seven houses on 4th Place NE. He requested the
Council move forward with all address changes except 4th Place NE.
Joanne Martin, 1818 4th Place NE, Auburn
Ms. Martin thanked Council for the opportunity to speak. She said she has
lived in the current home for 35 years and the address is part of the history of
the home. She said most of the changes are warranted but 4th Place
NE does not need to be changed. She does not believe changing their
addresses will change the response time of emergency personnel. She does
not want to go from one unique addressing system to another.
Patrick Taylor, 1812 4th Place NE, Auburn
Mr. Taylor said the City wants four numbers between houses but there is no
space befinreen the houses for additional units. He spoke against the
address changes.
Micky Marquez, 1815 4th Place NE, Auburn
Mr. Marquez said he used Map Quest to map his current address and the
proposed address and found there is no difference between the two maps.
He does not believe there would be a delay for emergency response. He
added there is no other 4th Place NE in the City.
Mike Martin, 1818 4th Place NE, Auburn
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Mr. Martin requested the City exclude 4th Place NE from the proposed
address changes.
Laura Theimer, 2724 Alpine Drive SE, Auburn
Ms. Theimer said her home is one of the proposed address changes. She
cited an incident in the neighborhood where an emergency vehicle was
delayed getting to a home in her neighborhood due to the address. She
requested changing her street.
Melissa Baeth, 1815 4th Place NE, Auburn
Ms. Baeth requested Council not change the addresses on 4th place NE.
She said the proposed changes do not make sense.
Mayor Lewis closed the public hearing at 7:55 p.m.
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.
There was no audience participation.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for Council review.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Municipal Services
Chair Peloza reported the Municipal Services Committee met on June 11, 2012.
The committee discussed Project No. CP1210 - updates to the Auburn Valley
Humane Society property, police technology, and the Committee's project matrix.
The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for
June 25, 2012 at 3:30 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Backus reported the Planning and Community Development Committee
meet on June 11, 2012. The committee received an annual update on Parks and
Recreation from Director Faber regarding the opening of the gym at Les Gove
Park, the City's special recreation program, increased participation in adult sports
and special event revenue. Additionally, Auburn was named to the list of "Top 5
Best Places to Play" by USA Weekend Magazine, and Kaboom named Auburn
as one of the "Playful Cities in the USA" and provided the City with a$20,000
grant for playground equipment at Game Farm Park. The Committee also
reviewed Ordinance No. 6415 relating to an amendment to an Interlocal
Agreement between the City and the Port of Seattle. The Committee
also discussed Ordinance No. 6410, an amendment to the 2011-2012 Budget, and
Resolution No. 4797 amending the Public Way Agreement with MCI, and
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proposed zoning code amendments. She added the City has seen an increase of
single family residence building permits. The next regular meeting of the Planning
and Community Development Committee is scheduled for June 25, 2012 at 5:00
p. m.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met this afternoon at 3:30.
The Committee discussed a right-of-way use permit for the ArtRageous event; the
item was tabled until additional information can be provided. The Committee
recommended approval of Resolution No. 4797 regarding a Public Way
Agreement with MCI, Resolution No. 4794 regarding provision of road services
from King County, and Resolution No. 4827 regarding road stripping services from
Pierce County. The Committee also discussed design standards, Resolution
No. 4825 relating to a surplus vehicle, and a street lighting policy. The next regular
meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for July 2, 2012 at 3:30 p.m.
D. Finance
Chair Partridge reported the Finance Committee meet tonight at 5:30. The
Committee reviewed the minutes, claims vouchers, payroll vouchers, Ordinance
No. 6410 regarding the 2011-2012 Budget amendment, and Resolution No. 4825
regarding a surplus vehicle. The Committee discussed the risk profile report, the
April 2012 financial report, Resolution No. 4794 regarding road services with King
County, and Resolution No. 4827 regarding road services with Pierce County. The
next regularly scheduled Finance Committee meeting will be held July 2, 2012 at
5:30 p.m.
E. Les Gove Community Campus
The Les Gove Community Campus Committee has not met since the last Council
meeting.
F. Council Operations Committee
The Council Operations Committee has not met since the last Council meeting.
IV. 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 of the June 4, 2012 regular Meeting
B. Claims Vouchers (Partridge/Coleman)
Claims check numbers 414181 through 414554 in the amount of $6,012,443.56
and dated June 18, 2012.
C. Payroll Vouchers (Partridge/Coleman)
Payroll check numbers 532964 through 533007 in the amount of $855,151.71
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electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $1,233,389.79 for a grand total
of $2,088,541.50 for the period covering 05/31/12 to 06/13/12.
Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to approve
the Consent Agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
VII. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6410 (Partridge/Coleman)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending
Ordinance No. 6339, the 2011-2012 Biennial Budget Ordinance as amended by
Ordinance No. 6351, Ordinance No. 6352, Ordinance No. 6362, Ordinance No.
6370, Ordinance No. 6378, Ordinance No. 6379, and Ordinance No. 6400,
authorizing amendment to the City of Auburn 2011-2012 Budget as set forth in
Schedule "A" and Schedule "B"
Councilmember Partridge moved and Councilmember Holman
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6410.
Councilmember Partridge said the total budget amendment is $16,011,000. He
said there are two items in the proposed ordinance that were not in the previous
version: filling of a Human Resources position; and upgrades to the site for
the Auburn Valley Humane Society. The remaining items are beginning balances
carried forward, shared revenue impacts, utility rates, and inclusion of grants.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
VIII. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 4794 (Wagner/Dowdy)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Interlocal Agreement with King County for
the purpose of providing road services
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 4794.
Councilmember Wagner stated Resolution No. 4794 provides for the annual street
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striping agreement with King County.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Resolution No. 4797 (Wagner/Dowdy)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute an amendment to the Public Way Agreement No.
08-03 between the City of Auburn and MCI Communications Services, Inc.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 4797.
Councilmember Wagner stated Resolution No. 4797 provides for an amendment
to the current Public Way Agreement with MCI.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
C. Resolution No. 4819 (Backus/Snyder)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending the
2012-2017 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program of the City of Auburn
pursuant to R.C.W. Chapter 35.77
Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Partridge seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 4819.
Deputy Mayor Backus stated a public hearing was held earlier in the evening
regarding updating the Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan to include a
project for intersection improvements funded by a$400,000 grant.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
D. Resolution No. 4823 (Backus/Snyder)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, to provide an
address change for 40 residences, 3 commercial buildings, 9 industrial buildings,
10 duplexes, and 8 fourplexes
Councilmember Osborne questioned whether he should recuse himself from
consideration of the Resolution as he lives in one of the affected areas. City
Attorney Heid stated that Councilmember Osborne can consider the Resolution as
it is not quasi judicial.
Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Partridge seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 4823.
Deputy Mayor Backus stated a public hearing was held earlier this evening
regarding the proposed address changes. She said the City attempted to identify
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all addressing errors, and the "T" streets will be considered cul-d-sacs to ensure
no additional unique situations.
Councilmember Partridge moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to
exclude the seven addresses on 4th Place NE (consisting of 1806, 1815, 1824,
1818, 1812, 1814, and 1820 4th Place NE).
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
MOTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 4823, AS AMENDED, CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
E. Resolution No. 4825 (Partridge/Dowdy)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, declaring
certain items of property as surplus and authorizing their disposal
Councilmember Partridge moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 4825.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
F. Resolution No. 4827 (Wagner/Dowdy)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the
Mayor and City Clerk to amend the memorandum of agreement with Pierce
County for the purpose of providing road services
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 4827.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
IX. REPORTS
At this time the Mayor and City Council may report on significant items
associated with their appointed positions on federal, state, regional and
local organizations.
A. From the Council
Deputy Mayor Backus reported on her attendance at the Leadership Institute of
South Puget Sound graduation, DARE graduations and a Valley Regional Fire
Authority meeting.
Councilmember Wales reported on her attendance at a Regional Access Mobility
Partnership (RAMP) meeting where replacement of the 520 bridge was discussed,
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a Suburban Cities Association meeting, a meeting of the Puget Sound Regional
Council where Governor Christine Gregoire spoke, and the Senior Center
selection for Pioneer Queen.
Councilmember Holman reported on his attendance at the grand opening of
Coastal Farm and Ranch where the owner complimented the Planning and
Development Department on their excellent service, the Leadership Institute of
South Puget Sound Graduation at Green River Community College where Deputy
Mayor Backus was presented the 2012 Distinguished Alumni award. He also
announced that June 19th is a remembrance day of when Union soldiers enforced
the Emancipation Proclamation and freed atl remaining slaves in the State of
Texas.
Councilmember Peloza announced the Auburn International Farmers Market
opened June 16, 2012. He also reported on his attendance at the King Council
Regional Water Quality meeting where it was reported the 2013 sewer rates and
sewer hook-up fees will increase on January 1, 2013, the King County Solid
Waste Advisory Committee meeting where it was announced garbage tonnage
weight increase and discussed an interlocal agreement befinreen the member
cities and King County for landfill clean up, the annual Flag Day ceremony at the
Federal Way Aquatic Center, viewed a PowerPoint presentation on the Katrina
catastrophe, a Flood Control District meeting, the King Conservation District
meeting, the grand opening of Coastal Farm and Ranch, Suburban Cities
Association meeting, and the Puget Sound Regional Council meeting.
Councilmember Osborne reported on his attendance at the Puget Sound Regional
Council meeting. He also reported that he attended the coffee hour at the Senior
Center.
Councilmember Partridge reported on his attendance at the opening ceremony of
the King County District Court's Regional Veteran's Court; the Regional Law,
Safety and Justice Committee meeting where they discussed the upcoming July
26th meeting to be held at the SCORE facility. He noted that there will be a tour of
the SCORE facility after the meeting. He also attended as the keynote speaker at
the West Auburn High School graduation.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Lewis thanked Councilmember Partridge for attending the Auburn High
School graduation and Deputy Mayor Backus for attending the DARE graduations.
He also noted the dedication of all the Councilmembers for doing the work of the
City. He reported on his attendance at the Lea Hill DARE graduations, he spoke at
a realtors meeting where he was asked to speak on how Auburn's success with
building permits and houses being built and sold. He noted Auburn has more
than any other City in King County. He also attended the AP Government
presentation class at Mountainview High School where he asked for all the
presentations to be sent to the City. He also attended the US Conference of
Mayors where he participated in the Transportation Committee, the Tourism of the
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Arts Committee, and the Amtrak Advisory Board. He also noted the economic
benefits of having returning veterans go to school and live in the area.
X. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 8:10 p.m. (immediately following Item II.B of these minutes), Mayor Lewis recessed
the meeting to executive session for approximately 20 minutes in order to discuss
pending/potential litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i). City Attorney
Heid, Director Heineman and Washington Cities Insurance Association Executive
Director Lewis Leigh were requested to attend the executive session. No action was
anticipated as a result of the executive session. At 8:29 p.m., Mayor Lewis extended
the executive session for an additional ten minutes.
Mayor Lewis reconvened the meeting at 8:42 p.m.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at
9:39 p.m.
Peter B. Lewis, Mayor
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Shawn Campbell, Deputy City Clerk
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