HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-01-2013 4-01-2013 City Council Meeting
April 1, 2013 - 7:30 PM
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,• M. WASHINGTON MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Flag Salute
Deputy Mayor Backus called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. in the City
Hall Council Chambers located at 25 West Main Street 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, Human Resources and Risk Management Director Brenda
Heineman, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Police Chief Bob Lee,
Police Commander Scott Near, Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy,
Interim Planning and Development Director Jeff Tate, Economic
Development Planner Bill Thomas, Public Affairs and Marketing Manager
Glenda Carino, and Deputy City Clerk Shawn Campbell.
C. Announcements, Appointments, and Presentations
1. Healthy Kids Day Proclamation
Deputy Mayor Backus read and presented Jason Berry and Shanna
Craine from the Auburn Valley YMCA with a proclamation for
Healthy Kids Day.
2. Appointments to Board and Commissions
City Council to approve the reappointments to the following Boards
and Commissions:
Human Services Committee
Albert J. Vaughns
For a new three year term expiring December 31 , 2015.
Parks and Recreation Board
Vicki Gilthvedt
Julie Parascondola
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For a three year term expiring December 31 , 2014.
Transportation, Transit and Trails
James Fletcher
For a three year term expiring December 31 , 2013.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to confirm the appointment of Albert J. Vaughns to the
Human Services Committee; Vicki Gilthvedt and Julie Parascondola
to the Park and Recreation Board and James Fletcher to the
Transportation, Transit and Trails Committee.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
D. Agenda Modifications
Public Works Agreement AG-C-431 has been removed from the agenda
and an updated Resolution No. 4930 has been provided to Council prior
to the meeting.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
No public hearing was scheduled for this evening.
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.
Russ Spaulding, 5702 S. 300th Place, Auburn
Mr. Spaulding spoke regarding his objection to a transfer station at the North
Auburn site. He spoke to environmental and traffic flow concerns. He stated he
is not opposed to construction and development at the site. He requested the
Auburn City Council approve a resolution opposing the North Auburn site. (55
people signaled agreement with speaker)
Jon Lindenauer, 29216 58th Place South, Auburn
Mr. Lindenauer spoke of his concerns with the lack of communication from the
City on site selection. (56 people signaled agreement with speaker) He
questioned how the wetland designation at the site changed. (55 people signaled
agreement with speaker) He requested the Auburn City Council approve a
resolution opposing the North Auburn site. (62 people signaled agreement with
speaker) Mr. Lindenauer asked for King County to expand the existing transfer
station site.
Ginger Lindenauer, 29216 58th Place South, Auburn
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Ms. Lindenauer commented Mayor Lewis's support of the North Auburn site.
She stated her concern with the lack of communication with the West Hill
residents. She noted the speed limit has been lowered to protect roads on West
Valley Highway and the increased traffic and trucks would damage the roads.
(56 people signaled agreement with speaker)
Tina Busenius, 6206 South 287th Street, Auburn
Ms. Busenius spoke about her displeasure in her property being annexed and
rezoned. She shared concerns with traffic flows, congestion, and safety of
school children. (32 people signaled agreement with speaker) She added
concerns with the drop in property values, noise and odor pollution, wildlife and
pollution of the drinking water (55 people signaled agreement with speaker) She
urged the Council to pass a resolution opposing the North Auburn site.
John and Eleanor Brekke, 8436 Midland Road, Medina
Mr. Brekke spoke regarding his family owning property in the Auburn area for
over 35 years. He requested the Council pass a resolution opposing the North
Auburn site (54 people signaled agreement with speaker) and the City submit
rigorous and opposing EIS comments to King County before Friday, April 5,
2013. (53 people signaled agreement with speaker)
Mr. Brekke voiced concerns regarding zoning and development. (56 people
signaled agreement with speaker)
Karen Johnston, 6005 South 298th Place, Auburn
Ms. Johnston quoted from a letter the City sent to King County dated November
15, 2012. She noted the County has recently built a large transfer station in
Tukwila she believes should be sufficient for the areas garbage needs. (44
people signaled agreement with speaker)
Calen Randall, 6012 South 298th Place
Mr. Randall works for the Rainier Audubon Society. Mr. Randall noted the
proposed site is part of the winter migration of the trumpeter and tundra swans.
Mr. Randall listed environmental concerns regarding the North Auburn site. (46
people signaled agreement with speaker)
Gail Gilbertson, 6113 South 296th Court, Auburn
Ms. Gilbertson stated she is opposed the North Auburn transfer station site. She
listed water quality, farming, storm water runoff, road quality, rodents, and
wildlife as concerns. (33 people signaled agreement with speaker) She
questioned if residents would frequent other businesses in the area if King
County placed the transfer station at the North Auburn site. (22 people signaled
agreement with speaker) Ms. Gilbertson stated the transfer station would do
more economic harm than good. (56 people signaled agreement with speaker)
Julie Mierau, 5231 South 286th Court, Auburn
Ms. Mierau stated she is the president of the Woodbrook Community
Organization. The organization is opposed to the North Auburn site. She listed
noise and air pollution, traffic, property values, negative impact on the
environment, and explosions as concern of the citizens in her organization. (43
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people signaled agreement with speaker) Ms Mierau requested the Algona site
be expanded to the current need of the County.
Marie-Anne Harkness, 29780 53rd Avenue South, Auburn
Ms. Harkness quoted passages from the book "Farmlands" relating to social
justice. She shared concerns with the North Auburn site regarding floodplains
and historical preservation. She noted in the past King County has spent
millions of dollars in preservation of farmland and green belt preservation. (50
people signaled agreement with speaker)
Brendan Carroll, 6013 South 298th Place, Auburn
Mr. Carrol listed his strong objection to the North Auburn site stating traffic,
health hazards, property values, safety concerns for cyclists, slower emergency
response times and air pollution. He requested that King County expand the
Algona site. (37 people signaled agreement with speaker) Ms. Putz noted a new
housing development is being built in the area with over 200 expected homes.
(46 people signaled agreement with speaker)
Sara Juchems, 5727 South 296th Place, Auburn
Ms. Juchems noted concerns for the owls and other wildlife in the area
if transfer station is built on the North Auburn site. (57 people signaled
agreement with speaker)
John Calnan, 29202 63rd Place South, Auburn
Mr. Calnan described his work on the Transportation, Transit and Trails
Committee. He shared his concerns regarding traffic flow and road maintenance.
(52 people signaled agreement with speaker) He requested the City reevaluate
the proposed site, and support renovating the existing site.
Cindy Flanagan, 6012 South 298th Place, Auburn
Ms. Flanagan strongly opposes the proposed site for a transfer station. She
requested the City oppose the site also. She noted concerns with the
environmental impact study. She requested the City state their formal position.
(57 people signaled agreement with speaker) She added concerns of the current
owner altering the wetlands on the property.(34 people signaled agreement with
speaker)
Anthony Crivellone, 27814 48th Ave South, Auburn
Mr. Crivellone stated that King County has said the City is the one who
presented the North Auburn site as the preferred site. He would like to see all of
the documentation that was used for determining this as the preferred site. He
requested Mayor Lewis give a formal statement on his previous comments being
either personal opinion or City of Auburn's position. (59 people
signaled agreement with speaker)
Doreen Deaver, 5517 South 300th Place, Auburn
Ms. Deaver spoke about the children's future, health and safety concerns and
increased traffic flow. (46 people signaled agreement with speaker)
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Terri Calnan, 29202 63rd Place South, Auburn
Ms. Calnsn spoke of the zoning changes from when her property was annexed
into the City. She listed concerns regarding how the current zoning has already
impacted wildlife and drainage in the area. She requested the area residents
opinions be taken into consideration. (34 people signaled agreement with
speaker)
Tom Souply, 3815 West Valley Highway, Auburn
Mr. Souply stated he is the owner of Span Alaska. He spoke of business owners
responsibilities when a portion of the property is designated as a wetland. Mr.
Souply requested the City consider the transfer station on the same lines as the
trucking terminal moratorium. (37 people signaled agreement with speaker)
Jeff Scott, 4005 West Valley Highway North, Auburn
Mr. Scott has a business on West Valley Highway he spoke regarding traffic
difficulties and the impact on his trucks currently and concerns for future
impact, property values and well water for the properties. (53 people signaled
agreement with speaker)
Kathleen Cumming, 6006 South 300th Street , Auburn
Ms. Cummings spoke about concerns regarding traffic congestion, children,
wildlife habitats and wetlands. She asked the City to consider that King County
already owns land adjacent to the current site and to request the County expand
the current site. (50 people signaled agreement with speaker)
Doug Williams, 6632 South 296th Street, Auburn
Mr. Williams requested the County meet or exceed the standards put in place at
the Bow Lake transfer station. He requested the City preserve existing open
space. (22 people signaled agreement with speaker)
Cameron Randall, 6012 South 298th Place, Auburn
Mr. Randal thanked Council for all the wetland projects in City. He requested
the City make the North Auburn site an extension of the other wetland projects.
(16 people signaled agreement with speaker)
Bob Myers, 29656 57th Place, Auburn
Mr. Myers complimented the Council on providing the citizens a wonderful
place to live. The City must find a balance between benefits and revenue. He
requested each Councilmember make a personal statement for themselves on
this project considering why it is good for Auburn. (28 people signaled
agreement with speaker) He also spoke of noise pollution concerns. (39 people
signaled agreement with speaker)
Jerry Logan, 28916 52nd Place South, Auburn
Mr. Logan spoke about environmental concerns and how they will impact the
home owners in the area.
Delia Lund, 29925 64th Avenue, Auburn
Ms. Lund noted the feeling among her neighbor is that there has not been
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transparency from the City. (48 people signaled agreement with speaker) She
has not seen a lot of benefit from being incorporated into the City. She requested
the Council represent the people in the Meredith Hill area. (19 people signaled
agreement with speaker)
John Lindenauer, 29216 58th Place South, Auburn
Mr. Lindenauer questioned the City Council on when they would be able to
approve a resolution either for or against the North Auburn site. He would like
to know the formal position of the City.
Council took a brief recess at 8:53 pm and reconvened at 9:04 pm.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for the Council's review.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Municipal Services
Councilmember Peloza reported the Municipal Services Committee
met March 25, 2013. The Committee discussed agenda modifications
for street median maintenance. The Committee forwarded to full Council
for consideration Ordinance No. 6457 and Resolution No. 4930. The
Committee also discussed the City policy regarding the Auburn School
Districts use of the Golf Course, Resolution No. 4927,
Resolution No. 4932, Ordinance No. 6460, Resolution No. 4916,
Resolution No. 4928, Resolution No. 4929 and the Redflex contract
amendment. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services
Committee is scheduled for April 8, 2013 at 3:30 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Backus reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met March 25, 2013. The Committee received a presentation
from Interim Planning and Community Development Director Jeff Tate
regarding the Auburn Downtown association. The Committee discussed
Resolution No. 4927, the possibilities for an Amtrak station in Auburn
and concerns with vehicles in the downtown area. The next regular
meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee is
scheduled for April 8, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met this afternoon
at 3:30. The Committee approved two right of way permits.
The Committee also discussed Resolution No. 4931 , the status of
Auburn Way South and M Street improvements and the National
Pollution Elimination Discharge System. Director Dowdy shared with the
Committee Cascade Water Alliance's offer for the City to purchase water
rights that Cascade Water Alliance has previously purchased from
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the City of Tacoma. The next regular meeting of the Public Works
Committee is scheduled for April 15, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.
D. Finance
Chair Partridge reported the Finance Committee met this evening at
5:30. The Committee reviewed claims vouchers in the amount of $1.3
million and $1.5 million in payroll vouchers. Committee also forwarded to
full Council for consideration Resolution No. 4916. The Committee
discussed Ordinance No. 6460, Resolution No. 4929, Resolution No.
4930, Resolution No. 4931, Resolution No. 4932, the Redflex agreement
and the Golf Course fund. The next regular meeting of the Finance
Committee is scheduled for April 15, 2013 at 5:30 p.m.
E. Les Gove Community Campus
Chair Wagner reported the Les Gove Committee met on March 27, 2013.
The Committee discussed dates the Committee could have a meeting
with the full Council.
F. Council Operations Committee
The next regularly scheduled Council Operations Committee Meeting is
May 6, 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 18, 2013 Minutes
B. Claims Vouchers (Partridge/Coleman)
Claims check numbers 421291 through 421591 , in the amount of
$1,320,530.11 and dated April 1 , 2013.
C. Payroll Vouchers (Partridge/Coleman)
Payroll check numbers 533690 through 533721 in the amount of
$283,042.12 electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of
$1 ,260,268.29 for a grand total of $1,543,310.41 for the period covering
March 14, 2013 - March 27, 2013.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to
approve the Consent Agenda.
The Consent Agenda consists of minutes, claims vouchers, and payroll
vouchers.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
VI. NEW BUSINESS
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VII. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6452 (Wagner/Dowdy)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
granting to Zayo Group LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, a
franchise for a telecommunications system
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to
adopt Ordinance No. 6452.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Ordinance No. 6457 (Peloza/Tate)
An Ordinance of the City Council amending Chapters 6.01 and 6.04 of
the Auburn City Code relating to Animal Control and Licensing
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Osborne seconded
to adopt Ordinance No. 6457.
Councilmember Peloza stated the Ordinance deals with startup
procedures for the Auburn Valley Humane Society.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
VIII. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 4934
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
expressing concern about King County locating a solid waste transfer
station at 28721 West Valley Highway, in Auburn, Washington
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 4934.
City Attorney Heid read the proposed resolution.
Councilmember Wagner asked if extending the EIS scoping period
would allow additional public comment. Interim Planning and Community
Development Director Tate said it would.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Resolution No. 4916 (Partridge/Coleman)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the transfer of funds for the purpose of making a loan or
loans from the Cumulative Reserve Fund to the Golf Course Fund for up
to a three-year period of time
Councilmember Partridge moved and Councilmember Wales seconded
to adopt option one of Resolution No. 4916.
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Resolution No. 4916 is a payment plan for the interfund loan to the Golf
Course.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
C. Resolution No. 4927 (Peloza/Faber)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the acceptance of a grant from King Conservation District
and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary
agreements to accept said funds
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Osborne seconded
to adopt Resolution No. 4927.
Resolution No. 4927 is a grant from the King Conservation District for the
International Farmers Market.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
D. Resolution No. 4930 (Peloza/Held)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
approving placing the King County County-wide 2014-2019 Medic
One/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) levy on the ballot
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Osborne seconded
to adopt Resolution No. 4930.
Councilmember Peloza stated this resolution is for a King County 2014 -
2019 Medic One Emergency Medical Services levy.
Councilmember Wales noted she is on the King County Board of Health.
This is an action that they have recommended.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
E. Resolution No. 4931 (Wagner/Dowdy)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor to accept a federal grant to be administered
through the Washington State Department of Transportation for the
Citywide Guardrail Improvements Project
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 4931.
Resolution No. 4931 is to accept a grant to for guardrail improvements.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
IX. REPORTS
At this time the Mayor and City Council may report on significant items
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associated with their appointed positions on federal, state, regional and local
organizations.
A. From the Council
Councilmember Wagner reported he attended the DARE graduation and
the Good Eggs Breakfast.
Councilmember Wales stated she would hold her report until the next
meeting.
Councilmember Holman reported the City of Auburn is having a birthday
June 13th. The Downtown Association is going to assist the City with
planning a birthday party. The tentative theme is "History and Hops" and
the Party is scheduled for June 14, 2013.
Councilmember Peloza reported he attended the South County Area
Transportation Board meeting, the Airport Advisory Board meeting, the
Auburn International Farmers Market meeting, the King County Water
Pollution Water Abatement Meeting and the Good Eggs Breakfast.
Councilmember Osborne stated he has no report.
Councilmember Partridge reported he attended the
Chamber Partnership luncheon, The South County Association
networking dinner, the Evergreen Heights Talent Show as a guest judge,
the King County public scoping meeting for the North Auburn Transfer
Station site, and the Regional Law Safety and Justice Association
meeting.
Deputy Mayor Backus attended the Auburn Downtown Association
meeting, the Washington Elementary DARE graduation, Sound Cities
Association networking working dinner, The Auburn Tourism Board
meeting, she swore in Officer Bateman for the Auburn Police
department, she hosted table at Young Life fund raiser, Emergency
Certification Graduation, Mayor Lewis's March for Meals and Auburn
Little League opening day.
B. From the Mayor
X. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 9:06 p.m. Deputy Mayor Backus recessed to executive session followed by
a closed session for approximately fifteen minutes in order to discuss
pending/potential litigation per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i). City Attorney Dan Heid,
Finance Director Shelley Coleman and Human Resources and Risk
Management Director Brenda Heineman were required for the executive
session.
At 10:09 p.m., the executive session was extended.
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networking dinner, the Evergreen Heights Talent Show as a guest
judge, the King County public scoping meeting for the North Auburn
Transfer Station site, and the Regional Law Safety and Justice
Association meeting.
Deputy Mayor Backus attended the Auburn Downtown Association
meeting, the Washington Elementary DARE graduation, Sound Cities
Association networking working dinner, The Auburn Tourism Board
meeting, she swore in Officer Bateman for the Auburn Police
department, she hosted table at Young Life fund raiser, Emergency
Certification Graduation, Mayor Lewis's March for Meals and Auburn
Little League opening day.
B. From the Mayor
X. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 9:06 p.m. Deputy Mayor Backus recessed to executive session followed
by a closed session for approximately fifteen minutes in order to discuss
pending/potential litigation per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i). City Attorney Dan
Heid, Finance Director Shelley Coleman and Human Resources and Risk
Management Director Brenda Heineman were required for the executive
session.
At 10:09 p.m., the executive session was extended.
At 10:17 p.m., Deputy Mayor Backus reconvened the regular meeting.
Xl. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 10:17 p.m.
AP the 15th day of April, 2013.
Pet 6r B. Lewis, Mayor Shawn Campbell, Deputy City Clerk
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