HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-06-2006 ITEM V-A-1CALL TO ORDER
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
October 16, 2006 7:30 PM
A. Flag Salute
Mayor Lewis called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and led those
in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
B. Roll Call
Mayor Lewis and the following Councilmembers were present: Rich
Wagner, Sue Singer, Gene Cerino, Nancy Backus, Bill Pelcza, and
Roger Thordarson. Councilmember Norman was excused.
Staff members present included: Utility and Accounting Services
Manager Karen Jester; Chief of Public Safety Jim Kelly; Information
Services Director Lorrie Rempher; Risk Manager Rob Roscoe; City
Attorney Daniel B. Heid; Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy;
Planning, Building and Community Director Michael Davolio; Parks,
Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber; and City Clerk Danielle
Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a) Proclamation — "National Breast Cancer
Awareness Month"
Mayor Lewis declared October 2006 as "National
Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Oct 20th as
National Mammography Day" in the city of Auburn.
Mayor Lewis urged all citizens to join in the campaign
to inform and educate others about breast cancer
awareness.
b) Proclamation — "Don't Drink and Drive Week"
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Mayor Lewis declared the week of October 16 — 20,
2006 as Don't Drink and Drive Week in the city of
Auburn and encouraged all citizens and students to
join the Auburn DECA Club in their campaign to
inform others regarding the dangers of drinking and
driving. Mayor Lewis presented the proclamation to
Amanda Henrickson, representing the Auburn High
School DECA Club.
c) Distinguished Budget Award for 2006 from GFOA
Mayor Lewis reported that the Auburn Finance
Department has been presented with the 2006
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the
Government Finance Officers Association. Mayor
Lewis presented the award to Utility and Accounting
Services Manager Karen Jester.
2. Appointments
There were no appointments for Council consideration.
D. Agenda Modifications
Ordinance No. 6053 was removed from the agenda and will be
introduced at the November 6, 2006 Council 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.
Joe Binetti, 609 21St Street SE, Auburn
Mr. Binetti commented regarding the condition of H Street SE
between 17th and 21St Streets. Olympic Middle School is located
just east of H Street SE. He expressed concern with the safety of
children walking along the street and residents parking on the
street. Mr. Binetti urged the Council to consider H Street SE as a
candidate for the Save Our Streets (SOS) program. Mr. Binetti
indicated that he would be willing to work on circulating a petition to
reconstruct the street with curb, gutters, storm drains, and
sidewalks.
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Mr. Binetti also commented on Ordinance No. 6051. He
questioned the need for the ordinance and the source of the
funding.
Mayor Lewis requested that staff pursue the School District for a
share of the cost for reconstructing H Street SE between '17th and
21St Streets. Mayor Lewis reported that H Street SE is a part of the
SOS program and is scheduled for construction in 2009. Mayor
Lewis encouraged Mr. Binetti to contact the residents and property
owners in the community to call for a neighborhood meeting and
pursue a petition for the formation of a Local Improvement District
(LID) for the purpose of constructing curb, sidewalks and gutters.
Councilmember Wagner also commented that H Street SE is a
candidate for the SOS Program. However, he cautioned that H
Street SE will compete with other streets in the city that may be in
worse condition and more deserving of the SOS funding.
Councilmember Wagner explained that the SOS Program provides
approximately $1 million annually for local streets, and the program
will sunset in four more years. Councilmember Wagner estimated
that improvements to H Street SE would be $500,000 or more. He
encouraged Mr. Binetti to pursue the formation of a LID among the
local residents and property owners.
Councilmember Thordarson noted that improvements to H Street
SE may be as high $750,000 based upon recent street
reconstruction projects.
With regard to Mr. Binetti's comments regarding Ordinance No.
6051, City Attorney Heid stated that the City was recently
approached with a request for some relief in fees and charges.
The State Constitution allows cities to provide resources to poor
and infirm; however, the Auburn City Code does not provide
methods for carrying out the process for providing those resources.
The proposed ordinance outlines the process for the unusual and
extreme circumstances warranting action and giving the Mayor the
authority to provide resources for the poor and infirm. The funding
would come from the General Fund.
C. Correspondence
No correspondence was received for City Council review.
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III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A3.7.6
A. Municipal Services
Chair Cerino reported the Municipal Services Committee met this
evening at 5:00. The Committee discussed and recommended
approval of Contract No. 06-15 for the Veterans Memorial Building,
Contract No. 06-121 for the Golf Course Clubhouse Project, and
Ordinance No. 6054 relating to solid waste rates. The Committee
recommended postponing action on Resolution No. 4102 pending
further review in Committee. The Committee discussed a grant
from the U. S. Department of Justice grant, Fire Station 33 site
analysis, fireworks, red light photo enforcement program, possible
surveillance cameras at the skate board park and other locations,
and jail medical costs. The next regular meeting of the Municipal
Services Committee is scheduled for November 6, 2006 at 5:00
p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Vice Chair Cerino reported the Planning and Community
Development Committee met October 9, 2006. The Committee
discussed Resolution No. 4102 relating to a Puget Sound Energy
easement and Ordinance No. 6048 amending Ordinance 5979 to
correct the legal description. The Committee also reviewed an
analysis of the Buxton Study, Ordinance No. 6051, downtown
center urban design standards, and proposed Comprehensive Plan
amendments. The next regular meeting of the Planning and
Community Development Committee is scheduled for October 23,
2006 at 5:00 p.m.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met on
October 9, 2006. The Committee reviewed and recommended
approval of a change order and final pay estimate for the 3rd and
Cross Street Road Improvements Project. The Committee
discussed Ordinance No. 6052, received an update on Pierce
County's plans for Stewart Road, and discussed the status of
various grants. The next regular meeting of the Public Works
Committee is scheduled for October 23, 2006 at 3:30 p.m.
D. Finance
Councilmember Backus reported the Finance Committee met this
evening at 6:30. The Committee approved consent items
consisting of claims and payroll vouchers and a call for public
hearing for the 2007-08 Biennial Budget. The Committee also
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reviewed and recommended approval of Ordinance No. 6051
relating to the powers and duties of the Mayor and Resolution
4101 regarding surplus property. The Committee discussed
Resolution No. 4105, bids for the Auburn Golf Course Clubhouse
project, and the fire station 33 site analysis and project update.
The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled
for November 6, 2006 at 6:30 p.m.
IV. REPORTS
At this time Councilmembers and the Mayor may report on items not
specifically described on the agenda, which are of interest to the
community.
A. Councilmember Reports
Mayor Pro Tem Singer reported that she had the opportunity to
moderate the candidates' forum for the Lakeland Homeowners'
Master Association. She also attended a meeting at Olympic
Middle School on recognizing the signs of gang activities in youth
and a meeting of the One Stop Human Services Center. Mayor
Pro Tem Singer announced that she will be attending the National
Leadership Conference next week in Vancouver on behalf of the
Puget Sound Regional Council.
Councilmember Wagner reported on his attendance at the
Regional Access Mobility Project meeting where the Chair of the
Washington State Transportation Commission discussed rail and
freight issues and Sound Transit's plans to implement additional
trains.
Councilmember Cerino reported that he and Councilmember
Wagner attended the Lake Tapps Task Force meeting.
Councilmember Cerino also attended the Puget Sound Regional
Council Transportation Committee meeting representing the other
cities of Pierce County.
Councilmember Thordarson reported that he attended a fund
raising event for the Citizens for Schools and a performance of the
Auburn Symphony. Councilmember Thordarson reported briefly on
his conversations with Metro Transit regarding their schedule
changes that went into effect on September 23, 2006.
Councilmember Thordarson reported adjustments have been made
to routes 180 and 150 to better coordinate with the Sounder train
schedule. Additionally, a bus has been reinstated to the 152 route
and one added to the 915 route to accommodate early commuters.
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Councilmember Peloza reported that he attended the National
League of Cities Environment, Energy and Natural Resources
Steering Committee meeting in Phoenix, Arizona. The Committee
discussed such items as clean air issues, federal energy programs
and policies, water pollution, watersheds, infrastructure, coastal
shore protection, and sale of federal lands. While in Phoenix,
Councilmember Peloza toured the City of Phoenix Rio Salado
habitat restoration project along the Salt River. Councilmember
Peloza also reported on a meeting of the Metropolitan Water
Pollution Abatement Advisory Committee where the main topic of
discussion was wastewater treatment plant odor control and a
meeting of the Metropolitan Waste Management Advisory
Committee where recycling was the focus.
B. Mayor's Report
Mayor Lewis commented on the King County Green River Flood
Control District and King County's efforts to create a countywide
flood control district. Mayor Lewis also commented on the October
3`d Planning Commission meeting and the citizen volunteers who
make up the City's volunteer advisory boards and commissions.
Mayor Lewis reported on the Muckleshoot Tribe's celebration for
the completion of this summer's Canoe Journey. Mayor Lewis and
Communications Manager Richards were honored with a tribal
blanket given in thanks. Mayor Lewis also reported on his
attendance at the King County Regional Policy Committee meeting,
the Suburban Cities Association meeting, and a meeting with local
pastors regarding their desire to work with the one-stop human
services organization to provide a facility for treatment of drug and
alcohol addiction.
Mayor Lewis introduced Mr. Michael Davolio, the City's new
Director of Planning, Building and Community.
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 October 2, 2006 regular City Council
meeting.
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B. Vouchers
F4.9.2, F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 356136 through 356488 in the
amount of $2,068,121.24 and a wire transfer in the amount
of $4,064.79 and dated October 16, 2006.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 517417 to 517546 in the amount of
$698,043.97 and electronic deposit transmissions in the
amount of $1,081,924.17 for a grand total of $1,779,968.14
for the pay period covering September 28, 2006 to October
11, 2006.
C. Contract Administration
1. Veteran's Memorial Building
05.1.2 C310A0
City Council award Contract 06-15, Project Number C:310A0,
Veteran's Memorial Building, to Flag Construction on their
low bid of $410,000.00 plus Washington State sales tax of
$36,080.00 for a total contract price of $446,080.00.
2. Public Works Project No. C1006
04.9.1 C1006
City Council approve Change Order No. 6 in the amount of
$22,659.18 and Final Pay Estimate No. 7 on Contract No.
05-03 with Rodarte Construction and accept the construction
of C1006, 3rd/Cross Street Road Improvements.
3. Auburn Golf Course Clubhouse Project No. C327AO
04.4.7.1
City Council award Contract 06-121, Project Number
C327A0, Auburn Golf Course Clubhouse, to Briere &
Associates, on their low bid of $2,203,059 (including Additive
Bid Items #1-3), plus Washington State sales tax of
$193,870, for a total contract price of $ 2,396,929.
D. Call for Public Hearing
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1. 2007-08 Biennial Budget
City Council to call for a public hearing to be held on
November 6, 2006 to receive public comment on the 2007-
08 Biennial Budget.
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to
approve the Consent Agenda.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
VIII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
1. Ordinance No. 6048
03.1 ANX06-0002
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Ordinance No. 5979, correcting the
legal description of the City owned property annexed by said
Ordinance No. 5979, located on the east side of "A" Street
Southeast and north of South 359th Street
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Backus
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6048.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
2. Ordinance No. 6051
A4.5.1
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Section 2.03.030 of the Auburn City
Code relating to powers and duties of the Mayor
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6051.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
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3. Ordinance No. 6053
03.10.5 VAR06-0004
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, reversing the decision of the Hearing Examiner
to allow a variance to reduce the side yard setback for a
proposed patio cover at a single family residence at 1909 N
Court SE
Ordinance No. 6053 was removed from the agenda and will
be rescheduled for the November 6, 2006 meeting.
4. Ordinance No. 6054
F4.3, 04.7
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Section 8.08 of the Auburn City
Code relating to solid waste
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6054.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 4101
F4.6.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, declaring certain items of property as surplus
and authorizing their disposal
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4101.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
2. Resolution No. 4102
A3.13.2, 05.1.2
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
an easement with Puget Sound Energy, Inc. for utility
system facilities
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Resolution No. 4102 was removed from the agenda
pursuant to the request of the Municipal Services
Committee.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 8:33 p.m.
APPROVED THE DAY OF NOVEMBER 2006.
Peter B. Lewis, Mayor
Danielle Daskam, City Clerk
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Office, on the City website, and via e-mail. Complete agenda packets are
available for review at the City Clerk's Office and at the Library.
Internet: http://www.auburnwa.gov
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