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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-22-2000I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by Chair Sue Singer Members present: Chair Sue Singer, Vice Chair Rich Wagner, Councilmember Trish Borden, Mayor Chuck Booth, Chief Bob Johnson, Cmdr. Marion Dukes, Finance Dir. Diane Supler, City Attorney Mike Reynolds, and Secretary Jeanne Herold II: CONSENT: ~!iI111~: Commander Marion Dukes asked for approval to surplus a Model #5102 Dictaphone Telephone Recorder, which is no longer serviceable. Vice Chair Rich Wagner made a motion recommending approval of the surplus item. Councilmember Trish Borden seconded the motion. Chair Sue Singer concurred. ~: Bob Johnson asked for approval of Resolution No. 3159. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, accepting an Agreement between the City and King County Fire Protection District g44 to provide fire and emergency services to the annexed area of Lea Hill within the corporate limits of the city. Bob Johnson explained that Resolution No. 3159 was in the Council packet and would ask Mike Reynolds to go into more detail. In order to bring the Committee up to speed, Bob Johnson explained that on February 11* he, Mike Reynolds, Diane Supler, and all of District 44's elected commissioners and their legal staff very quickly resolved the grievances and between the two attorneys have been providing the wording. There were a few minor changes so Chief Johnson asked Mike Reynolds if he would go over them. Mike Reynolds explained that the changes were really minor and proceeded to read them for the record. 1) On Page 2, Paragraph 2-insert the word the before the word same. 2) ax should be inserted before service, 3)Page 3, Paragraph 5-the second line on page 3, the word limit should be changed to limits, 4)Page 3, Paragraph 6, third line, delete the words t~v it's personnel-this language seems redundant and a little confusing, 5)Page 3, Paragraph 7C- just needs to be reformatted to line up like A & B and 6)Page 7- Add Attorney Kirmon Williams, signature to the Agreement and the Commissioner's name.(Henry Kramer) With that, Auburn has complete concurrence with all of the elected officials of Fire District 44. Municipal Services Committee Meeting 1 February 22, 2000 Councihnember Borden had a question regarding Item 8, Page 4. The last sentence which reads, "The amount or value of assets so transferred shall be based upon the assessed value of annexed service area assumed as it relates to the combined assessed value of the District and that of the annexed area of the City seJ'ved by District immediately prior to the assumption." Diane Supler explained that it is a ratio of the entire district rate to the asset percentage, based on the assessed valuation. Discussion ensued. Chair Singer asked for clarification on Page 4, with reference to "transfer of employees ". Chief Johnson explained that in simple terms, it means that if they have to lay off career personnel as a result of the loss of revenue, Auburn has to place them on a hiring list for 36 months. Doesn't say they have to be hired, but they're the first ones Auburn has to consider and if they are brought on-board, they serve a one year probationary period. The RCW reflects an agreement between the two labor organizations. Vice Chair Wagner asked for clarification with Item 4, Page 2, second paragraph 'for regular payment of taxes" in the first sentence. Diane Supler explained that Auburn wanted to make a distinction because F.D. 44 has an excess levy and it's just regular property taxes; it is not the excess levy. The excess levy goes directly to them. Mr. Wagner also asked for clarification on the last sentence that reads, "The District shall receive credit from King County EMS for area, which the District serves." Diane Supler explained that currently based on a ratio, fire districts and cities get funding for BLS (Basic Life Support). Because District 44 would be in the City of Auburn, the money would come directly to Auburn. Consequently, a clause had to be put into the agreement that Auburn would then, turn around and refund the money District 44 had been receiving based on this formula, and give it directly back to them because they will be providing emergency services. Councilmember Borden requested more discussion regarding the ratio. (Item 8, Page 4) The way she reads the sentence, the transfer is the assessed value of the service area being transferred divided by the assessed value of the entire district plus the annexed area served by the district. She questioned if; in essence the annexed area was being counted twice. The agreement states it is divided by the assessed value of the original district plus the annexed area which is actually a smaller ratio then if it said "assessed value of the district". Councilmember Borden stated that she felt the wording was confusing and may just be a matter of changing the wording. Mayor Booth stated that it may be the writer's error but suggested that it be corrected. Diane Supler explained that the annexed area and the combined assessed value of the district is taken, and add back in the annexed area. The first ratio is the assessed area because it's no longer part of the district, then take the combined assessed value of the district, then add back that area served by the City. Add the two numbers together and divide by the assessed value. Discussion ensued. Municipal Services Comrmttee Meeting 2 February 22, 2000 Vice Chairman Rich Wagner made a motion to approve Resolution No. 3159 as modified by the City Attorney. Councilmember Trish Borden seconded the motion. Chair Sue Singer concurred. IlL INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: None Public Safety Buildine: As a result of the tour of the Auburn City Jail, Vice Chair Rich Wagner asked for discussion regarding a means of making the jail more humane/efficient and the possibility of combining with Federal Way. Mayor Booth discussed the problem of the decision of location. The location of C Street just the other side of Highway 18 was discussed. The financial scenario was also discussed. Regarding owning a jail facility jointly with Federal Way was discussed by Diane Supler and she stated that it could be financed jointed but one party would have to be ultimately responsible. Mayor Booth explained that the information will be put together and brought to a future meeting and the various options will be examined. Councilmember Borden stated that she would like to see a few other jail facilities, Commander Dukes explained that Issaquah recently built a new facility and that it would be a possibility. Committee Meeting Time Chan~e: Diane Supler explained that Alan Granberg; the City's Bond Underwriter has been working on an 1-695 presentation. He indicated that he could do a 30-45 minute presentation and felt it would be a benefit for all of the Council to hear this discussion. Ms. Supler asked if this Committee would be willing to meet at a future meeting at 5:00 instead of 6:00. Chair Sue Singer agreed. V. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m. Submitted by: Jeanne Herold, Secretary Municipal Scrviccs Committee Meeting 3 February 22, 2000