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HomeMy WebLinkAboutITEM V-A-1 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 20, 2009 7:30 PM I. CALL TO ORDER 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, Lynn Norman and Virginia Haugen. Councilmember Peloza was excused. Staff members present included: Information Services Director Lorrie Rempher; Chief of Police Jim Kelly; Building Official Rick Hopkins; Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy; Planning, Building and Community Director Cindy Baker; Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber; Assistant City Attorney Steven Gross; Human Resources/Risk and Property Management Director Brenda Heineman; Finance Director Shelley Coleman; Principal Planner Elizabeth Chamberlain; Code Compliance Officer Chuck Joiner; Water Utility Engineer Cynthia Lamothe; Environmental Protection Manager Kelly McLain Aardal; Senior Planner Karen Scharer, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam. C. Announcements There was no announcement. D. Agenda Modifications Agenda modifications included a revised bid tabulation under Item IV.D.2 for Project CP0762, Les Gove Neighborhood Improvements; a revised page 4-24 of the Shoreline Master Program transmitted under Ordinance No. 6235; and the addition of Ordinance No. 6237 to the agenda. Page 1 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes April 20, 2009 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. Bill Morchin, 1345 East Main Street, Auburn Mr. Morchin spoke regarding the application from T-Mobile relating to the installation of cellular wireless communication antennas on the roof of an existing church at 100 N Street SE which is near his home. Mr. Morchin expressed concern regarding interference with his television reception and the antenna’s danger to the public. Mr. Morchin presented information to the Council regarding cellular frequency and channel discussion. th Matt Dekerrie of Allied Waste, 32016 225 Avenue SE, Kent Mr. Dekerrie, representing Allied Waste, spoke regarding Allied Waste’s children’s art contest for its service customers on Lea Hill and West Hill. Mr. Dekerrie announced that the contest has been extended through the end of the month to allow more children to participate. The winner of the children’s art competition will receive one year of free garbage service for his or her family. 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 April 13, 2009. The Committee approved Ordinance No. 6234 relating to graffiti and malicious mischief. The Committee also discussed Ordinance No. 6229, Resolution Nos. 4465 and 4469, an animal control contract addendum, helicopter activities at the airport and minimizing noise from helicopters. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for April 27, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. Page 2 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes April 20, 2009 B. Planning & Community Development Chair Norman reported the Planning and Community Development Committee met April 13, 2009. The Committee approved consent items including Resolution No. 4474, the Brannan Park lighting project final pay estimate, and a contract amendment related to the Comprehensive Water Plan. The Committee also received an update from Councilmember Peloza on the progress of the Farmer’s Market. The Committee approved Resolution No. 4464 relating to an address change, Ordinance No. 6229 regarding the Farmer’s Market Advisory Board, Ordinance No. 6232 relating to open space taxation in Pierce County, Ordinance No. 6235 amending the Shoreline Master Program, Ordinance No. 6230 regarding amendments to the Downtown Urban Center Zone, Ordinance No. 6231 relating to residential conversions to commercial, and Resolution No. 4472 extending the conditional use permit moratorium. The Committee also discussed cultural diversity activities, the City’s carbon footprint, and the code update project. Chair Norman announced that the Planning and Community Development Committee will hold a special meeting on April 23, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss the code update project with the Planning Commission. The next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for April 27, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. C. Public Works Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met this afternoon at 3:00. The Committee approved consent items including contract administration items to award bids for the A Street SE Pedestrian Improvements Project and the Les Gove Neighborhood Improvements Project. The Committee also approved Resolution No. 4473 increasing the scope of the contract with Carollo Engineers for work on the Comprehensive Water Plan. The Committee discussed Ordinance No. 6235 relating to the Shoreline Master Program, Resolution No. 4474 regarding an environmental study for the A Street NE corridor, and Resolution No. 4472 extending the moratorium on conditional use permits. The Committee also received a briefing on web based utility payments, pavement conditions of designated truck routes and future truck routes, the Auburn Way North local access study, underground wiring policies, and design standards. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for May 4, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. Page 3 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes April 20, 2009 D. Finance Chair Backus reported the Finance Committee met this evening at 6:30. The Committee approved consent items, including claims and payroll vouchers, and Resolution No. 4465 adopting an identify theft program “Red Flag Rules.” The Committee also discussed Ordinance No. 6234 amending the code relating to graffiti and malicious mischief, Ordinance No. 6237 relating to parking in residential zones, and utility bill web payments. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for May 4, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. E. Community Center Chair Wagner reported the Community Center Committee has not met since the last Council meeting. The Committee will next meet April 24, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. F. Downtown Redevelopment Chair Norman reported the Downtown Redevelopment Committee has not met since the last Council meeting. 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 Deputy Mayor Singer reported on her attendance at the annual employees’ luncheon, regional meetings for the Puget Sound Regional Council, and economic development efforts to bring Federal stimulus money to Auburn. Councilmember Norman reported that the task force for the boundless playground held their first meeting last week. A boundless playground provides access to children with special needs and is accessible for all children. Councilmember Cerino reported that he attended the Puget Sound Regional Council Transportation Committee meeting where Committee members discussed airport needs for the region in the future. Councilmember Cerino also reported on his attendance at the Pierce County Review Council meeting. Page 4 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes April 20, 2009 B. From the Mayor Mayor Lewis reported that City Hall had visitors from the Tiger Cubs and high school students participating in a job shadowing project last week. Mayor Lewis announced that the state legislature passed Senate Bill 5045, the Local Infrastructure Financing Tool (LIFT) Program for tax increment financing. The bill represents $6.2 million in tax increment financing for downtown infrastructure. Additionally, the City will receive a Federal economic development agency grant in the amount of $3 million for the promenade infrastructure. 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 6, 2009 regular City Council meeting. B. Vouchers F4.9.2, F4.9.5 1. Claims Claims check numbers 384383 through 384811 in the amount of $3,137,104.29 and dated April 20, 2009. 2. Payroll Payroll check numbers 526207 to 526312 in the amount of $871,983.29 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $1,208,647.09 for a grand total of $2,080,630.38 for the pay period covering April 2, 2009 to April 15, 2009. C. Contract Administration 1. Parks Project Number CP0708 O5.2 CP0708 City Council approve final pay estimate #2 to Contract 07-25 in the amount of $8,036.34 for a total contract price of $125,032.75, with Milne Electric, Inc., and accept construction of Project Number CP0708, Brannan Park Lighting Project. Page 5 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes April 20, 2009 2. Public Works Project Number CP0762 O4.9.1 CP0762 City Council award Contract 09-01, Project Number CP0762, Les Gove Neighborhood Improvements – Phase 1 to R. L. Alia Company on their low bid of $2,001,277.50 plus WA state sales tax of $51,558.16 for a total contract price of $2,052,835.66 3. Public Works Project Number CP0741 O4.9.1 CP0741 City Council award Small Works Contract 08-03, Project Number CP0741, “A” Street SE Pedestrian Improvement, to Evergreen Landscape and Construction on their low bid of $158,903.50. Deputy Mayor Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Haugen commented that she did not receive a full Finance Committee packet that contains a full listing of the claims vouchers. Finance Director Coleman stated that in order to save costs and promote “green” practices, staff is providing full agenda packets for Committee members only. A full copy of the packet is available in the City Clerk’s Office. MOTION CARRIED. 5-1. Councilmember Haugen voted no. 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. 6230 O3.4.1.1 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Section 18.29.020 of the Auburn City Code relating to exemption levels for improvements to Page 6 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes April 20, 2009 existing structures within the Downtown Urban Center District Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Backus seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6230. MOTION CARRIED. 5-1. Councilmember Haugen voted no. 2. Ordinance No. 6231 O3.4.2.1.2 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of auburn, Washington, amending Sections 18.22.010, 18.22.040, 18.22.060, 18.50.050, 18.50.060, 18.50.080, 18.52.010, 18.52.050, 18.52.090, 18.52.125 and 10.36.268 of the Auburn City Code relating to the conversions of single family residences to non-residential uses within the Residential Office District Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Backus seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6231. MOTION CARRIED. 6-0. 3. Ordinance No. 6232 F4.3 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington related to the Current Use Assessment Tax Program, adopting criteria for 2009 applications, appointing members to the Joint Determining Authority, and assessing an application fee Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Backus seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6232. MOTION CARRIED. 5-1. Councilmember Haugen voted no. 4. Ordinance No. 6234 O1.8 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Chapter 9.54 of the Auburn City Code relating to malicious mischief and graffiti violations Page 7 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes April 20, 2009 Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Haugen seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6234. MOTION CARRIED. 6-0. 5. Ordinance No. 6235 A3.4.2.8 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Chapter 16.08 of the Auburn City Code relating to shoreline management administrative and permitting procedures, and amending the adopted Auburn Shoreline Master Program consistent therewith Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Backus seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6235. Councilmember Haugen indicated she would vote no on Ordinance No. 6235.. MOTION CARRIED. 5-1. Councilmember Haugen voted no. 6. Ordinance No. 6237 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Section 6 of Ordinance No. 6211 adopted on November 17, 2008, relating to parking in residential zones Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6237. MOTION CARRIED. 6-0. B. Resolutions 1. Resolution No. 4465 O1.8 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving and adopting an Identity Theft Prevention Program Page 8 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes April 20, 2009 Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Norman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4465. MOTION CARRIED. 6-0. 2. Resolution No. 4466 O4.9.2 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, to provide an address change for a single residence Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Backus seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4466. MOTION CARRIED. 6-0. 3. Resolution No. 4469 O6.9.1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the City to expend funds to abate the litter, debris and junk nuisance at 2115 Elm Street SE in the City of Auburn, Washington and authorizing a lien for labor and materials Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Backus seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4469. MOTION CARRIED. 6-0. 4. Resolution No. 4472 O3.10.1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington amending and extending the moratorium established by Resolution No. 4357 and extended by Resolution No. 4412 on the filing of applications for Conditional Use Permits (CUPs) in property located within the R2 Single Family Residential District, the R-3 Two- Family (Duplex) Residential District and the C-1 Light th Commercial District, and setting a public hearing for the 4 day of May, 2009, to consider the amendment and extension of the moratorium on the filing of applications for specified CUPs within specified zoning districts Page 9 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes April 20, 2009 Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Backus seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4472. Councilmember Backus moved to amend Section 1 in order to keep the C-1 Light Commercial District included in the moratorium so that Section 1 reads “The City Council hereby amends the moratorium established on May 19, 2008 by Resolution No.4357 and extended by Resolution No. 4412 for an additional period of six months from and after the date hereof on the filing of applications for specified conditional use permits (CUPs) for property located within certain land use zoning districts within the City” and amend the title of Section 2 to remove the words “as Modified.” Motion was seconded by Councilmember Norman. MOTION CARRIED. 5-1. Deputy Mayor Singer voted no. MOTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 4472, AS AMENDED, PASSED. 6-0. 5. Resolution No. 4473 A3.16.9, O3.4.1.8 CP0704 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement for Professional Services AG-C-310 between the City of Auburn and Carollo Engineers, PC, related to Project No. CP0704, Comprehensive Water Plan Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4473. MOTION CARRIED. 6-0. 6. Resolution No. 4474 A3.16.7 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Agreement for Professional Services between the City of Auburn and Landau Associates, for wetland mitigation permitting Page 10 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes April 20, 2009 Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Backus seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4474. MOTION CARRIED. 6-0. IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Lewis recessed the meeting to executive session at 8:16 p.m. for approximately thirty minutes in order to discuss real estate matters pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b) and to closed session to discuss labor negotiations pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(b). No action is anticipated following the executive session. Mayor Lewis reconvened the meeting at 8:31 p.m. X. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:31 p.m. APPROVED THE ______ DAY OF MAY, 2009. Peter B. Lewis, Mayor Danielle Daskam, City Clerk 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 Page 11 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes April 20, 2009 Page 12