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HomeMy WebLinkAboutITEM V-A-1 OF t CLTY BURN WASHINGTON I. CALL TO ORDER CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JUNE 16, 2008 7:30 PM 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 Mayor Lewis and the following Councilmembers were present: Rich Wagner, Sue Singer, Gene Cerino, Nancy Backus, Bill Peloza, Lynn Norman and Virginia Haugen. Staff members present included: Chief of Police Jim Kelly; Information Services Director Lorrie Rempher; Assistant City Attorney Joseph Beck; Human Resources/Risk Management Director Brenda Heineman; Planning, Building and Community Director Cindy Baker; Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy; Senior Planner Jeff Dixon; Assistant Finance Director Shawn Hunstock; Parks Planning and Development Manager Bob Wuotila; Senior Planner Elizabeth Chamberlain; Economic Development Manager Dave Baron; and City Clerk Danielle Daskam. C. Announcements and Appointments 1. Announcements There was no announcement. 2. Appointments There was no appointment for Council consideration. D. Agenda Modifications Figures 1 through 4 of the Draft Special Area Plan for Ordinance No. 6183 were transmitted prior to the meeting. Page 1 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes June 16, 2008 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. Bruce Alverson, Sun Break Cafe, 22 A Street SE, Auburn Mr. Alverson presented the Council with a petition to save the "Heritage Oak Tree" and twelve maple trees in the public parking lot at 7 - 1St Street SW. Mr. Alverson spoke regarding the preservation of the trees, open space, and public parking in the downtown area. Frances Moses, 1025 1 Street NE, Auburn Ms. Moses addressed the Council regarding fireworks regulations. She suggested that any revision to the fireworks ordinance include an exemption for cultural fireworks celebrations. C. Correspondence There was no correspondence for Council review. III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS A3.7.6 A. Municipal Services Chair Cerino reported the Municipal Services Committee met June 9, 2008. The Committee discussed Ordinance No. 6180 amending the 2007-2008 Biennial Budget, Ordinance No. 6181 relating to conduct on public transit property, Resolution No. 4364 amending an agreement with ACCO Engineered Systems, a proposed graffiti ordinance, the Fourth of July police enforcement, and crime deterrent photo enforcement. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for June 23, 2008 at 3:30 p.m. B. Planning & Community Development Chair Norman reported the Planning and Community Development Committee met June 10, 2008. The Committee discussed a potential partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of King County for redevelopment of Les Gove Park. The Committee also discussed the downtown design guidelines, Ordinance No. 6183 Page 2 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes June 16, 2008 relating to the Northeast Auburn-Robertson Properties Special Area Plan, Resolution No. 4354 relating to street address corrections, Resolution No. 4363 approving a consultant agreement with Principled Solutions, Ordinance No. 6180 amending the 2007-2008 Biennial Budget, Resolution No. 4353 approving a Bill of Sale for a sanitary sewer line, Resolution No. 4323 and one percent for art funding, and the staining of the Auburn Way South median pavers. The next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for June 23, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. C. Public Works Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met this afternoon at 3:30. The Committee approved Right-of-way Use Permit No. 08-08 to allow King County to haul materials for repair of the levees along the Green River. The Committee also approved advertisement of Project No. CP0811 the 2008 Arterial Pavement Patching Project and an engineering services agreement for Project No. CP0901, the 2009 Local Street Pavement Preservation. The Committee also approved Resolution No. 4356 establishing an Adopt-a-street/spot Program and discussed the West Valley Highway Improvement project and required matching share, parking at Fulmer Field, closures of Oravetz Road and Kersey Way due to construction, and Ordinance No. 6183 relating to the Northeast Auburn-Robertson Properties Special Area Plan. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for July 7, 2008 at 3:30 p.m. D. Finance Chair Backus reported the Finance Committee met this evening at 6:30. The Committee approved consent items consisting of claims and payroll vouchers. The Committee also approved Ordinance No. 6180 amending the 2007-2008 Biennial Budget, Resolution No. 4363 approving an agreement with Principled Solutions, Resolution No. 4364 approving an amendment to the service agreement with ACCO Engineered Systems, and Resolution No. 4366 accepting grant funds from the Federal Aviation Administration. The Committee also discussed Ordinance No. 6181 relating to regulation of conduct on public transit property, the 2007 Treatment/Release Program, Ordinance No. 6188 regarding graffiti, and environmentally friendly products. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for July 7, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. Page 3 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes June 16, 2008 E. Community Center Chair Wagner reported the Community Center Committee met June 5, 2008. The Committee discussed a potential partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of King County, certification under the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), parking and pervious pavement, and public art. The next meeting of the Community Center Committee is scheduled for June 27, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. F. Downtown Redevelopment Chair Norman reported the Downtown Redevelopment Committee met June 10, 2008. The Committee discussed the Urban Center Master Plan and the King County grant application process for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification. The next meeting of the Downtown Redevelopment Committee has been rescheduled for June 25, 2008 so that the Committee members can participate in a tour of the Pearl District, South Waterfront, and other neighborhoods in Portland, Oregon. IV. REPORTS At this time the Mayor and City Council may report on significant items associated with their appointed positions on state, regional and local organizations. A. From the Council Mayor Pro Tern Singer reported that she and Councilmember Peloza participated in the monthly Senior Center coffee hour last week. Mayor Pro Tern Singer advised that she attended a Prosperity Partnership bus tour of international trade and logistics locations recently. Mayor Pro Tem Singer also reported on her trip to Finland and Estonia as President of the Puget Sound Regional Council. Councilmember Wagner reported on his attendance at the Regional Accessibility Partnership meeting in Pierce County where most of the discussion center on funding for transportation projects and new rules for transit agencies that provide transportation to community events. Councilmember Backus reported that she attended the annual Fire Relief and Pension Board meeting earlier this evening. Councilmember Peloza reported on his attendance at the King County Regional Water Quality Committee meeting which included Page 4 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes June 16, 2008 a tour of the Brightwater Treatment Plant construction site. Councilmember Peloza also attended meetings of the Suburban Cities Association Public Issues Committee, the Green River Watershed, and the King County Solid Waste Management Advisory Committee. B. From the Mayor Mayor Lewis gave an account of a recent King County Regional Policy Committee where discussion included methods to boost recycling, mental health and drug dependency funding, and proposed King County charter amendments. Mayor Lewis advised that he also attended a meeting with the Cascade Water Alliance, attended the South Puget Sound Leadership Institute ten year anniversary celebration, and a DARE graduation. 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 June 2, 2008 regular City Council meeting. 2. Minutes of the May 22, 2008 special City Council meeting. B. Vouchers F4.9.2, F4.9.5 1. Claims Claims check numbers 374899 and 374986 through 375611 in the amount of $3,070,556.23 and a wire transfer in the amount of $4,389.84 and dated June 16, 2008. 2. Payroll Payroll check numbers 523550 to 523691 in the amount of $784,910.22 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $1,148,430.39 for a grand total of $1,933,340.61 for the pay period covering May 29, 2008 to June 11, 2008. C. Contract Administration 1. Public Works Project No. CP0811 04.9.1 CP0811 Page 5 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes June 16, 2008 City Council grant permission to advertise for bids for Project No. CP0811, 2008 Arterial Pavement Patching. 2. Consultant Agreement No. AG-C-336 A3.16.9, 04.9.1 CP0901 City Council grant permission to enter into Consultant Agreement No. AG-C-336 with The Transpo Group Inc. for Engineering Services for Project No. CP0901, 2009 Local Street Pavement Preservation. Mayor Pro Tem Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to approve the Consent Agenda. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 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. 6180 F3.21 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Ordinance No. 6066, the 2007-2008 Biennial Budget Ordinance as amended by Ordinance Nos. 6086, 6092, 6103, 6119, 6124, 6127, 6128, 6132, 6133, 6144, 6145, 6164, 6168 and Ordinance No. 6179 authorizing amendment to the City of Auburn 2007-2008 Budget as set forth in Schedule "A" Councilmember Backus moved and Mayor Pro Tem Singer seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6180. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 2. Ordinance No. 6181 01.8 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn Washington, creating a new Chapter 9.100 of the Auburn Page 6 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes June 16, 2008 City Code relating to regulation of conduct on public transit property Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6181. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 3. Ordinance No. 6183 03.4.1.25 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Sections 18.06.010, 18.48.020, 18.48.100, 18.50.050 and 18.56.040 of the Auburn City Code creating a new Section 18.04.315 and a new Chapter 18.31, C-4, Mixed-use Commercial Zoning District, of the Auburn City Code and adopting related Comprehensive Plan Map and Text amendments, related to adoption and implementation of the Northeast Auburn - Robertson Properties Special Area Plan Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Backus seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6183. MOTION CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Haugen voted no. B. Resolutions 1. Resolution No. 4353 A3.13.6 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Bill of Sale to Alan and Amy Poe, Fred Poe, and Julie Poe for a certain section of sanitary sewer line located on private property Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4353. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 2. Resolution No. 4356 04.9 Page 7 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes June 16, 2008 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, establishing an Adopt-a-road/spot Program for the City of Auburn Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4356. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 3. Resolution No. 4361 03.4.1.1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, stating the City Council's support for a promenade along Division Street from West Main Street to 2nd Street SE Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Backus seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4361. Mayor Pro Tern Singer spoke in favor of additional open space in the downtown area. MOTION CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Haugen voted no. 4. Resolution No. 4363 A3.16.11 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement between the City of Auburn and Principled Solutions for consulting services Councilmember Backus moved and Mayor Pro Tern Singer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4363. MOTION CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Haugen voted no. 5. Resolution No. 4364 A3.16.6 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an amendment to the Service Agreement No. AG-S-003 Page 8 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes June 16, 2008 (2008) between the City of Auburn and ACCO Engineered Systems relating to HVAC maintenance services Councilmember Backus moved and Mayor Pro Tern Singer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4364. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 6. Resolution No. 4366 F5.4.2, 04.4.9.2 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Auburn City Council to accept grant funds in the amount of Two Hundred Twenty-one Thousand Three Hundred Seventy-nine Dollars ($221,379), from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, to construct a taxiway including taxiway edge lights (Phase 2), and authorizing the execution of the grant agreement therefor Councilmember Backus moved and Mayor Pro Tern Singer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4366. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. At 8:15 p.m., Mayor Lewis recessed the meeting for a five minute intermission and then to executive session for approximately twenty minutes in order to discuss potential litigation and real estate transaction(s) pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) and RCW42.30.110(1)(b) and (c). Mayor Lewis extended the executive session twice for a total of thirty additional minutes. At 9:13 p.m., Mayor Lewis reconvened the meeting. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 9:13 p.m. APPROVED THE DAY OF JULY 2008. Peter B. Lewis, Mayor Danielle Daskam, City Clerk Page 9 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes June 16, 2008 City Council agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's 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 Tenotes attachments included in Council agenda packet. Page 10