HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-18-2013 3-18-2013 City Council Meeting
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$ Auburn City Hall
MINUTES
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
City Councilmembers present: Rich Wagner, Nancy Backus, Bill
Peloza, John Partridge, Wayne Osborne, Largo Wales, and John
Holman.
Department directors and staff members present: City Attorney Daniel
B. Heid, Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Interim
Planning and Development Director Jeff Tate, Police Commander
Scott Near, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Public Works Director
Dennis Dowdy, Engineering Aide Amber Mund, Economic
Development Manager Doug Lein, Water Quality Program Coordinator
Chris Thorn, Storm Drainage Engineer Tim Carlaw, Advisor to the
Mayor Michael Hursh, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam.
C. Announcements, Appointments, and Presentations
1. Master Builders Presentation
Garrett Huffman to present information on Buildable Lands & Fee
Simple Townhomes.
Using an overhead projector, Mr. Garrett Huffman presented the
City Council with a PowerPoint from the Master Builders
Association of King and Snohomish Counties on the importance of
homebuilding to the economy, buildable lands, and fee simple
lots. Mr. Huffman suggested the Auburn City Council consider a
code revision to allow fee simple lots. Mr. Huffman thanked the
City Council for implementing a fee deferral program that delays
the payment of impact fees and utility connection charges.
Mayor Lewis commented that the City has been working to
implement faster permit approvals and other incentives to
encourage development.
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Councilmember Holman noted Auburn approved more than 400
single family home permits last year and turned around the permit
approvals in two weeks. Mayor Lewis stated during the first two
months of 2013, the City received the highest number of single
family building permit applications in some time.
D. Agenda Modifications
There was no change to the agenda.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1. Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 6452 (Wagner/Dowdy)
City Council to conduct a public hearing to receive public
comments, proposals and suggestions on Ordinance No. 6452,
granting to Zayo Group LLC a Delaware Limited Liability
Company, a franchise for a telecommunications system
Engineering Aide Amber Mund presented the staff report for the
public hearing on the application for franchise from Zayo Group
LLC to build and operate a fiber optic telecommunications system
within the City's right-of-way. Ms. Mund reported that Zayo's
primary customers are other telecommunications providers, large
enterprise companies, government agencies, and mid-sized
organizations; Zayo does not provide direct retail services. The
franchise area is the city limits of Auburn. Installation of their fiber
optic conduit will include underground directional boring and
attachment to existing utility poles.
Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing at 7:34 p.m.
Virginia Haugen, 2503 R Street SE, Auburn
Ms. Haugen questioned whether the franchise would have any
effect on single family neighborhoods. Mayor Lewis responded
that no adverse effect is anticipated.
There being no further comment, the hearing was closed.
2. Public Hearing on 2013-2018 Transportation Improvement
Program Modifications (Backus/Dowdy)
City Council to conduct a public hearing to receive public
comments and suggestions with regard to the proposed
modifications to the 2013-2018 Transportation Improvement
Program (TIP)
Traffic Engineer James Webb presented the staff report for the
public hearing on the proposal to modify the 2013-2018
Transportation Improvement Program to add a new project for
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which the City has received grant funding. The City received
approximately $500,000.00 in grant funding from the Washington
State Department of Transportation for the construction of
guardrail along Green River Road, Kersey Way, and Mountain
View Drive.
Mayor Lewis opened the hearing at 7:57 p.m. There being no
public comment, the hearing was closed.
3. Public Hearing on the 2012 Consolidated Annual Performance
and Evaluation Report (Backus/Hursh)
City Council to conduct a public hearing to receive public
comments, proposals and suggestions on the 2012 Consolidated
Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
Advisor to the Mayor Michael Hursh presented the staff report for
the public hearing on the 2012 Consolidated Annual Performance
and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The CAPER is an overall review
of the housing and community development activities that were
funded by the Community Development Block Grant Program. A
public hearing on the CAPER is required prior to submittal to
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing at 8:00 p.m. There being
no public comment, the hearing was closed.
4. Public Hearing for Stormwater Management Program
(Wagner/Dowdy)
City Council to conduct a public hearing to receive public
comments, proposals and suggestions on the City's Stormwater
Management Program
Storm Drainage Engineer Tim Carlaw presented the staff
report for the public hearing on the City's Stormwater
Management Program that was prepared in response to the
Washington State Department of Ecology's Western Washington
Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit. Implementation of the
Stormwater Management Program is designed to reduce the
discharge of pollutants, protect water quality, and meet the
requirements of the Federal Clean Water Act. The City operates
under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) Western Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater
Permit that was issued by the Department of Ecology in 2007. A
new five-year permit is expected to be issued in August. The
NPDES permit requires submittal of an annual report as well an
updated Stormwater Management Program.
Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing at 8:02 p.m. There being
no public comment, the hearing was closed.
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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.
Virginia Haugen, 2503 R Street SE, Auburn
Ms. Haugen spoke regarding bicycles on sidewalks.
She spoke against adult bicyclists using the sidewalks due to
pedestrian safety and spoke in favor of children operating bicycles on
sidewalks.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for City Council review.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Municipal Services
Chair Peloza reported the Municipal Services Committee did not meet
on March 11. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services
Committee is scheduled for March 25, 2013 at 3:30 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Backus reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met March 7, 2013. The Committee received public
comment from citizens regarding renovation of a home in their
neighborhood. The Committee reviewed Resolution No. 4921
approving the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation
Report (CAPER), Resolution No. 4918 amending the Six Year
Transportation Improvement Program, Resolution No. 4923 accepting
a grant from the Washington State Salmon Recovery Funding
Board for the Fenster Levee Setback Project, Resolution No. 4924
accepting a grant from King County Flood Control District for the
Fenster Levee Setback Project, and Resolution No. 4922 accepting a
4Culture grant to prepare a landmark designation application for
Pioneer Cemetery. The Committee discussed the 2013 Stormwater
Management Program, Ordinance No. 6459 related to off-premise real
estate signs, Resolution No. 4920 that temporarily reduces park
impact fees and planning, building and engineering review fees for
parcels in the Downtown Catalyst Area, the director's report, and the
Committee's matrix. The next regular meeting of the Planning and
Community Development Committee is scheduled for March 25, 2013
at 5:00 p.m.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met this
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afternoon at 3:30. The Committee reviewed the final pay estimate for
Public Works Project No. CP1109, the Storm Pipeline Repair and
Replacement Project. The Committee also reviewed Resolution No.
4908 approving the 2013 Stormwater Management Program. The
Committee discussed Resolution No. 4926 related to the 2009 King
County Regional Hazard Plan, Resolution No. 4918 amending the
2013-2018 Transportation Improvement Program, utility payback
process, flood management system, the capital project status
report, and the Committee's action tracking matrix. The next regular
meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for April 1, 2013
at 3:30 p.m.
D. Finance
Chair Partridge reported the Finance Committee met this evening at
5:30. The meeting included a presentation on golf course fees as they
relate to high school usage. The Committee reviewed claims
vouchers in the amount of $4.7 million and payroll vouchers in the
amount of $2 million. The Committee discussed the January
2013 Financial Report, Ordinance No. 6459 related to off-premise real
estate signs, Resolution No. 4920 temporarily reducing park impact
fees and building, planning and engineering review fees for projects in
the downtown area, Resolution No. 4921 relating to the Consolidated
Annual Performance and Evaluation Report, Resolution No. 4922
accepting a grant from 4Culture, Resolution No. 4923 and 4924
accepting grants for the Fenster Levee Setback Project, and utility cost
of service study and system development charges study. The next
regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for April 1 ,
2013 at 5:30 p.m.
E. Les Gove Community Campus
The next regular meeting of the Les Gove Community Campus
Committee is scheduled for March 27, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.
F. Council Operations Committee
The next regular meeting of the Council Operations Committee is
scheduled for April 1 , 2013 at 5:00 p.m.
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. March 4, 2013 Meeting Minutes (Partridge/Coleman)
B. Claims Vouchers
Claims check numbers 420952 through 421290 in the amount of
$4,792,863.99 and dated March 18, 2013.
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C. Payroll Vouchers (Partridge/Coleman)
Payroll check numbers 533662 through 533689 in the amount of
$838,625.95 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of
$1 ,183,386.28 for a grand total of $2,022,012.23.
D. Public Works Project No. CP1109 (Wagner/Dowdy)
City Council approve Final Pay Estimate No. 6 to Contract No. 11-15
in the amount of $1,522.57 and accept construction of Project No.
CP1109, 2011 Storm Pipeline Repair & Replacement, Phase 1
Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded
to approve the Consent Agenda.
The Consent Agenda includes claims and payroll vouchers and
a public works project final payment.
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. 6459 (Backus/Tate)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington
extending and amending Chapter 18.56 of the Auburn City Code,
relating to the regulation of the allowance, dimensions, and location of
off-premise real estate signs
Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Holman seconded
to adopt Ordinance No. 6459.
Deputy Mayor Backus noted that Ordinance No. 6459 extends the off-
premise residential real estate sign program and includes new
provisions regarding violation of the program permit and prohibits the
advertisement of projects located outside city limits.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
VIII. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 4908 (Wagner/Dowdy)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
approving the 2013 Stormwater Management Program and authorizing
the Mayor to include a copy of the program in the National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System Western Washington Phase II Municipal
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Stormwater Permit Annual Report for 2012 to the Washington State
Department of Ecology
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded
to adopt Resolution No. 4908.
Councilmember Wagner stated the Stormwater Plan helps keep
stormwater free from pollutants, provides for inspection and monitoring
of manholes and stormwater detention ponds, as well as other
requirements of the Federal Clean Water Act.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Resolution No. 4918 (Backus/Dowdy)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
amending the 2013-2018 Six-Year Transportation Improvement
Program of the City of Auburn pursuant to RCW Chapter 35.77
Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Holman seconded
to adopt Resolution No. 4918.
Resolution No. 4918 amends the Six Year Transportation
Improvement Program to add a new project for the installation of
guardrail for which the City has received a $500,000 grant.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
C. Resolution No. 4920 (Backus/Tate)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington
temporarily reducing building, planning and engineering related fees
and temporarily reducing park impact fees (PIF) for the period from the
effective date of this Resolution through December 31, 2013, for
development projects on certain real property for which completed
applications have been submitted
Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Holman seconded
to adopt Resolution No. 4920.
Deputy Mayor Backus explained Resolution No. 4920 authorizes the
temporary reduction of park impact fees and development review fees
in a six block area of the downtown urban center to encourage
development.
Councilmember Holman spoke in favor of the Resolution stating it will
have a direct, rapid and positive impact on downtown development.
Councilmember Holman spoke in favor of a vibrant downtown with
more downtown residents. Councilmember Holman stated that he
believes the adoption of the Resolution will send a message that
Auburn believes it is the beginning of the end of the great recession
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the City of Auburn and King County for a Cooperative Watershed
Management Grant to be used for the City's Fenster Levee Setback
and Floodplain Restoration project (Phase II)
Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Holman seconded
to adopt Resolution No. 4924.
Resolution No. 4924 authorizes the acceptance of a grant from the
King County Flood Control District for completion of the Fenster Levee
Setback Project.
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 congratulated Landmark Development for
closing on the purchase of the "Cavanaugh" property located in
downtown Auburn. Deputy Mayor Backus reported on her attendance
at the North Tapps Estates Homeowners Association meeting, the
citizens academy, the cup stacking championship held at Auburn High
School, the Christ Community Free Clinic fundraiser, a police officer
swearing in, the Valley Regional Fire Authority Board meeting, the
memorial service for Cam Cutler, and the Auburn Noon Lions
Club fundraiser.
Councilmember Wagner reported on his attendance at the last Arts
Commission meeting, the Regional Access Mobility Partnership
meeting, a meeting with Puget Sound Energy representatives
regarding potential solar power systems for the new community
center, the Senior Center coffee hour, the Valley Regional Fire
Authority Governance Board and Finance Committee meetings, and
Cam Cutler's memorial.
Councilmember Wales reported on her attendance at the National
League of Cities (NLC) Conference where she met with Senators
Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray and Congressmen Dave Reichert
and Denny Heck. While at the NLC Conference, she attended large
sessions attended by Vice President Biden and Senator John
McCain as well as steering and advocacy committee meetings on
human development and work sessions on aging, health care,
immigration, and gun control.
Councilmember Holman reported on his attendance at the National
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League of Cities (NLC) Conference where he met with Senators Maria
Cantwell and Patty Murray and Congressmen Dave Reichert and
Denny Heck regarding the effects of sequestration on local
government and the need for certainty and stability for planning and
budgeting. Councilmember Holman also met with Chief Betty Rhodes
of the Veterans Benefits Administration regarding adaptive housing
and forming partnerships with businesses, non-profit organizations,
and the Veterans Administration to assume bankrupt, abandoned
homes and rehab the homes with adaptations for wounded/disabled
veterans. He also reported on his attendance at NLC steering
committees for first tier suburban cities and community and economic
development. Also, while at the NLC Conference, Councilmember
Holman reported that he spoke to several representatives of junior and
youth councils about their bylaws, procedures, and benefits to their
cities.
Councilmember Peloza thanked Landmark Development for their
investment in downtown Auburn and their plans to develop the
"Cavanaugh" block. Councilmember Peloza spoke briefly regarding
sewer capacity charges and Metro wastewater conveyance.
Councilmember Peloza reminded the new season of the Auburn
International Farmers Market will start June 9, 2013. Councilmember
Peloza also reported on his attendance at the National League of
Cities (NLC) Conference where he attended the Energy, Environment
and Natural Resources Steering Committee meetings.
Councilmember Peloza also attended the memorial service for Cam
Cutler.
Councilmember Osborne reported on attendance .at the National
League of Cities (NLC) Conference where he spoke to members of the
Congressional delegation regarding completion of Highway 167 and
attended meetings of the Transportation, Infrastructure, and Services
Committee where discussions included potential funding sources for
construction and repairs and Amtrak services.
Councilmember Partridge reported on his attendance at the Regional
Law, Safety and Justice Committee meeting where discussions
included ways to maximize resources, reduce redundancies, build
partnerships, and manage jail populations. Councilmember Partridge
also reported on his attendance at the National League of Cities (NLC)
Conference where he attended meetings of the Public Safety Crime
Prevention Advocacy and Steering Committee as well as sessions on
reducing gun violence in America and the Marketplace Fairness Act
and meetings with the Western Municipal Association.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Lewis reported that the South Correctional Entity (SCORE)
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reports that the costs for the SCORE system have declined as well as
the cost to the City. Mayor Lewis spoke briefly regarding the City's
Connections training or three Cs of customer service: City Service
(service to co-workers), Customer Service (service to our citizens) and
Care in Service (service to our entire community). Mayor Lewis spoke
about his work with Congressman Heck regarding their efforts to
secure funding for the completion/extension of Highway 167 and the
need to invest in and modernize the infrastructure and Ports of Seattle
and Tacoma to accommodate the new Panamax and post-Panamax
vessels. Mayor Lewis reported on his attendance at several events,
including the Pierce County Cities and Towns meeting, the cup
stacking championship held at Auburn High School, the Christ
Community Free Clinic fund raising benefit, a meeting with Amtrak
officials, a meeting with the U.S. Conference of Mayors, a meeting
with U.S. Department of Housing officials, and meetings with veterans
organizations. Mayor Lewis also reported on his attendance at the
memorial service for Cam Cutler and the Auburn Noon Lions
Club fund raising auction.
X. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 9:22 p.m.
APP this /� day of April, 2013.
Pete B. Cewis, Mayor Danielle Daskam, City Clerk
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