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Home My WebLink About05-19-2003 Item V-A-1WASHINGTON CALL TO ORDER CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES May 5, 2003 7:30 PM A. Flag Salute Mayor Peter B. Lewis called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM and led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance. B. Roll Call Mayor Lewis and the following Councilmembers were present: Rich Wagner, Jeanne Barber, Trish Borden, Fred Poe, Sue Singer, Stacey Brothers, and Gene Cerino. Staff members present included: Planning and Community Development Director Paul Krauss, Employee Relations and Compensation Manager John Fletcher, Fire Chief Bob Johnson, Police Chief Jim Kelly, Parks and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy, City Attorney Daniel B. Heid, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam. C. A Announcements and Appointments 1. Announcements a) Proclamations (1) Mayor Lewis and Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy unveiled a new "Welcome to Auburn" sign designed with the new City of Auburn logo. The signs will be posted at various gateways to the city. Page 1 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes May 5, 2003 (2) Mental Health Month Mayor Lewis declared the month of May 2003 as "Mental Health Month" in the city of Auburn. Mayor Lewis presented the proclamation to Valley Cities Counseling & Consultation Development Director Pegi Moll and Board Member Jean Asplund. Ms. Moll thanked Mayor Lewis, Councilmembers, and the Auburn community for their support of Valley Cities Counseling. (3) Bicycle Skills and Safety Day Mayor Lewis declared May 10, 2003 as "Bicycle Skills and Safety Day" in the city of Auburn. Mayor Lewis presented the proclamation to Optimist Club Board Member Jim Fletcher and Secretary/Treasurer Bruce Goodrich. On behalf of the Optimist Club, Mr. Fletcher thanked Mayor Lewis and Councilmembers for their support, and also thanked all other City staff and agencies that participate in the "Bicycle Skills and Safety Day" each year. 2. Appointments There were no appointments for Council consideration. D. Agenda Modifications There were no agenda modifications. II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings No public hearing was scheduled. B. Audience Participation This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City Council on any issue. Page 2 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes May 5, 2003 Virginia Haugen, 2503 "R" Street SE, Auburn Ms. Haugen expressed support for the Auburn Optimist Club and spoke regarding pedestrian safety with regard to sharing sidewalks between bicyclists and pedestrians. III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS A3.7.6 A. Municipal Services Chair Singer reported that the Municipal Services Committee met this evening at 5:00. The Committee discussed Resolution Nos. 3606 and 3611. The Committee also discussed state laws relating to emergency mutual aid regulations and real estate acquisitions. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for May 19, 2003 at 5:00 PM. B. Planning & Community Development Chair Borden reported that the Planning and Community Development Committee met on April 28, 2003 at 5:00 PM. The Committee discussed Lakeland Heights pedestrian improvements, text amendments related to prohibited parking in yards, and tax exemptions for multi -family units constructed in the downtown area. The next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for May 12, 2003 at 5:00 PM. C. Public Works Chair Wagner reported that the Public Works Committee met on April 28, 2003 at 5:30 PM. The Committee approved a right-of-way use permit for Northwest Pipeline and discussed contract administration items, Ordinance Nos. 5748, 5753, and 5756, and Resolution No. 3601 on this evening's agenda. The Committee also discussed the proposed alignment of the "A" Street NW corridor, traffic impact fees, and annexation of property within the City of Pacific located near the Lakeland Hills entrance. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for Tuesday, May 27, 2003 at 5:30 PM. D. Finance Chair Poe reported that the Finance Committee met this evening at 6:30. The Committee discussed and recommends approval of claims and payroll vouchers, bad debt write-off, and Resolution No. 3600. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for May 19, 2003 at 6:30 PM. Page 3 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes May 5, 2003 IV. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS At this time Councilmembers may report on items not specifically described on the agenda, which are of interest to the community. Councilmember Cerino reported on a community blood drive held in Lakeland Hills and a Cinco de Mayo celebration held at the Auburn Senior Center. Councilmember Cerino stated that Senior Center has begun sponsoring some evening activities. Councilmember Barber reported that she also attended the community blood drive in Lakeland Hills and commended the community spirit of the blood drive coordinator, Kelly Little. Mayor Lewis reported on the kickoff of the second Annual Mill Pond Fishing Derby for youths fourteen and under. The Auburn Green River Steelheaders Club stocked Mill Pond with 1,200 trout averaging in weight of three pounds each. Mayor Lewis stated that Mill Pond is an excellent example of combined municipal and community efforts to create an attractive use of a storm water pond. Mayor Lewis reported that the Rotary Club held their twentieth Annual Scholarship Show. The Rotary Club has awarded more than $500,000 in scholarship funds to local youths. Mayor Lewis reported on the Cedar Lanes Park project with regard to community members establishing human services needs that are not being met by state and county agencies. More than three hundred community members met on May 1, 2003 to participate in the project. V. 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 1. Minutes of the April 21, 2003 regular City Council meeting. B. Vouchers F4.9.2, F4.9.5 1. Claims Claims check numbers 320313 through 320607 in the amount of $1,041,609.59 dated May 5, 2003. Page 4 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes May 5, 2003 2. Payroll Payroll check numbers 503993 to 504146 and 10103 in the amount of $274,028.76 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $864,541.35 for a grand total of $1,138,570.11 for the pay period covering April 18, 2003 to April 30, 2003. C. Contract Administration Consultant Agreement Number AG -C-193 A3.16.9, 03.4.1.14 City Council approve Consultant Agreement No. AG -C-193 in the amount of $141,743 with Mirai Associates, Project No. C213A, Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update. 2. Consultant Agreement Number AG -C-207 A3.16.9 City Council approve Annual Consultant Agreement No. AG- C -207 with Appraisal Group of the Northwest. 3. Consultant Agreement Number AG -C-208 A3.16.9 City Council approve Annual Consultant Agreement No. AG- C -208 with Bruce C Allen & Associates. D. Bad Debt Write-off F4.12 City Council authorize the write off of bad debt accounts in accordance with City policy in the total amount of $12,387.71. E. Real Estate Purchase A3.13.4 City Council to authorize the Mayor to expend public funds to purchase the properties at 120 and 124 "A" Street NW. Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to approve the consent agenda. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. Page 5 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes May 5, 2003 VII. NEW BUSINESS A. Application Number REZ03-0002 03.8 REZ03-0002 City Council to consider the request of Andrew Benedetti for the rezone of two parcels located at 509 M Street SE and 1123 6th Street SE from R2, Single Family Residential, to R3, Two Family (Duplex) Residential. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to approve the rezone based on the Hearing Examiner's Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Conditions and instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. VIII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Ordinances 1. Ordinance No. 5748 01.2 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Auburn City Code Chapter 10.36, Section 310 entitled "Prohibited Parking Areas — Southeast Auburn" for the purpose of prohibiting parking on a portion of 17th Street SE to alleviate a sight distance hazard. Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Poe seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5748. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 2. Ordinance No. 5753 04.9 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Auburn City Code Chapter 10.24, Section 010 entitled "One-way Streets Designated" for the purpose of eliminating two one-way streets. Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5753. Page 6 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes May 5, 2003 MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 3. Ordinance No. 5756 04.12.1, F5.2.15 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign a Local Agency Agreement between the City and the Washington State Department of Transportation, approving Traffic Safety Near Schools funds to prepare and implement the Burlington Northern Sante Fe Railroad & East Valley Highway ("A" Street SE) undercrossing for pedestrian safety project. Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Poe seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5756. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. B. Resolutions 1. Resolution No. 3600 F1.5.6 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving the policy and procedures for investment practices. Councilmember Poe moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3600. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 2. Resolution No. 3601 A3.13.9 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute a Payback Agreement Developer's Extension between the City of Auburn and King County Housing Authority. Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Poe seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3601. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Page 7 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes May 5, 2003 3. Resolution No. 3604 A3.4, 03.11.3 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute interlocal agreement between Pierce County and the City of Auburn regarding administering funds generated as a result of State of Washington SHB 2060. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3604. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 4. Resolution No. 3606 02.3 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving the amended Regional Disaster Plan for Emergency Assistance for Public and Private Organizations in King County, Washington. Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3606. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 5. Resolution No. 3611 02.9 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a contract with Pierce Manufacturing for a fire apparatus. Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3611. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. IX. MAYOR'S REPORT A. Executive Session No executive session was held. Page 8 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes May 5, 2003 X. ADJOURNMENT There being no further adjourned at 8:05 PM. APPROVED THE Peter B. Lewis, Mayor business to come before the Council, the meeting DAY OF MAY, 2003. Cathy Richardson, Deputy City Clerk Page 9 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes May 5, 2003 Page 10