HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-07-2001CITY CLERK, DANI DASKAM
MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING
May 7, 2001
PRESENT: Mayor Chuck Booth; Councilpersons Borden, Poe, and Wagner; City of
Auburn Staff: Jim Kelly, and Paul Adams, Police; Brenda Heineman and'John Fletcher,
Personnel; Bob Johnson, Russ Vandver and Mike Gerber, Fire; Shelly Coleman,
Finance; Paul Krauss, Planning; Christine Engler, Public Works; Jack Locke,
Engineering; John Anderson, Airport; Steve Harris, Northwest Corporate Real Estate;
Bill Vandenberg, (airport lease); Citizens Bill Peloza and Heidi Wood
Minutes of the meeting were tape recorded and are available for review for one (1) year
from the date of the meeting.
Call to Order
Fred Poe, Chairperson, called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM.
Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as read, with the exception of a
correction to the last paragraph under Information/Discussion, which is to read as
follows: The King County Solid Waste Comprehensive Plan will be discussed at a
future meeting. Auburn contracts with King County for solid waste disposal. The
Suburban Cities Association is concerned about the implications of adopting King
County's plan. More information concerning the consequences of not adopting the plan
(such as developing our own plan for solid waste disposal, as Seattle did) will be
brought to committee at a later date.
Consent and A,qenda
Ordinance 5540: KC Housing Agreement: Chief Kelly asked that the committee
recommend approval of this agreement, which has significantly reduced crime in the
city's housing complexes. The police department has applied for and been awarded
$58,000 from King County Housing Authority for providing law enforcement services in
return for receipt of grant moneys. The city will need to match this grant in the amount
of $36,357 in services and benefits. Moved to pass, seconded, and approved.
Ordinance 554: Planning/Airport Grant Letter: John Anderson related that in
November 2000 the city received a grant in the amount of $36,400 from the Washington
State Department of Transportation, Division of Aviation, for the purchase and
installation of a Superunicom at the Auburn Municipal Airport. The cost, with sales tax,
was $2,519 more than what was originally planned. A grant increase in that amount
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was requested and offered via letter dated April 17, 2001.
and approved.
Moved topass, seconded,
Resolution 3339: Amend Emergency Medical Services Contract: Fire Chief
Johnson recommended adoption of the amended Emergency Medical Services
Contract No. D26993D between the City of Auburn and King County for 2001 funding
level not to exceed $304,908. Mike Gerber clarified some points raised. There is one
revised data sheet forthcoming for inclusion with this resolution. Moved to pass,
seconded, and approved.
Resolution 3350: Notice to Terminate Agreement in Resolution 3159: Fire Chief
Johnson asked that the committee recommend the council adopt Resolution 3350,
terminating the agreement between the City of Auburn and King County Fire Protection
District fi44 for Fire and Life Safety Services to the annexed area of Lea Hill. Notice to
terminate must be provided six *months prior to actual termination. Termination effective
November 30, 2001. Moved to pass, seconded, and approved
Lease - Planning/Airport: Vandenberg Lease for Airport: Planning Director Paul
Krauss provided an update memo, in which he stated staff is supportive of Mr.
Vandenberg's proposal for ground lease for 1.27 acres at Auburn Municipal Airport at a
starting rte of $0.22 per foot. Mr. Vandenberg spoke and proposed obtaining the
development rights for the entire 3.4 acre tract, paying a rate of $0.10 per foot for the
undeveloped areas. Councilperson Wagner recommended a termination clause be
added to the contract. It was also recommended that the order of items in 5. Annual
Periodic Rent Adjustments, be modified for clarity. These modifications will be brought
to the next meeting.
Information/Discussion
Patrol Car Video Systems: Police Chief Kelly made a presentation on installing in-car
video systems to the department's marked vehicles. He provided examples of where
these systems would reduce/eliminate the city's liability in citizen/department contacts
and said the video system recently installed in the jail has already disproved two claims
from inmates. He asked for support for and funding to purchase the technology. Chief
Kelly provided a brochure from Mobile-VisiOn detailing the system suggested, as well as
a memo from Commander Lathrop detailing the cost for installation estimated at
$110,000. The fire department noted they were also considering a unit for their
command vehicle.
Ordinance 5528: Amend Northwest Corporate Real Estates Fee Schedule: Paul
Krauss/Jack Locke provided documentation for the amendment. Steve Harris, NW,
explained the agreement should be changed so that the commission paid would be 5%
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of the gross rental for the first 5 years and 2.5% for the next five years. Upon
occupancy, the full commission would be paid. It was recommended that the "1/2 upon
execution" be changed to "1/2 upon execution, not to exceed consideration, and the
remainder upon occupancy." The revised document will be brought back to the next
Municipal Services Committee meeting.
Public Safety Building(s): Russ Vandver spoke to the need to move fire station #33 to
the Lakeland Hills area. Other parcels which are possibilities for relocation of station 31
and a new, downtown Station 34 are also being evaluated. Relocation of Station 33 is
the first priority.
Norplex Parking: John Fletcher has been in contact with parties on this issue. There
is a draft agreement proposing $50/month/space for 75 spaces. One of the questions
raised was on access to property on weekends (when area is normally closed and
locked and closed). It was suggested that these sorts of logistics be worked out prior to
negotiating on the cost.
Leash Law: Councilperson Borden asked Chief Kelly about the status of the leash law.
Documentation will be brought to the next committee meeting.
Storm Drainage near Airport: Paul Krauss briefly discussed FAA correspondence on
this subject.
Adjournment
Chairperson Fred Poe adjourned the meeting at 6:15 PM.
Next regular meeting is Monday, May 21, 2001, at 5:00 PM in Meeting Room 3.
Submitted by,
Sara Shao-McVay,
Investigations Secretary
Auburn Police Department
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