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MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
October 4, 2004
Minutes
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Gene Cerino called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM in Conference Room
No.3, located on the second floor of Auburn City Hall, 25 W. Main Street,
Auburn, WA. Councilmembers included: Chair Gene Cerino Vice Chair Rich
Wagner and Member Bill Peloza. Staff members present included: Mayor Pete
Lewis, Police Chief Jim Kelly, Assistant Police Chief Bob Lee, Assistant Fire
Chief Mike Gerber, Planning & Community Development Director Paul Krauss,
Property & Facilities Administrator Lynn Rued, Finance Director Shelley
Coleman, City Attorney Dan Heid, Parks and Recreation Director Daryl Faber,
Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy, Transportation Planner Joe Welsh and
Administrative Secretary Tamie Bothel!.
II. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
There were no Agenda Modifications for Committee's review.
III. CONSENT ITEMS
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Minutes of the September 20, 2004 Municipal Services Committee
meeting.
Member Peloza moved and Chair Cerino seconded to approve the
Consent Agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0.
IV. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
1. Ordinance No. 5868
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
(hereinafter referred to as the City) authorizing the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute a Franchise Agreement between the City and
Cingular Wireless
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Chair Cerino raised a concern with the word reasonable used
extensively throughout the contract and questioned if this word is
easy to arbitrate.
City Attorney Dan Heid confirmed that the word 'reasonable' is a
common legal standard between the two parties and tends to be
general and acceptable language.
Vice Chair Wagner suggested changing the verbiage 'reasonably
comparable' to be changed to 'reasonably equivalent'. The
Committee concurred.
The Committee discussed Section 19and 20 of the Agreement and
recommended the following changes:
The first sentence of Section 21.3.a shall be changed to read:
"Abandonment/Facility Removal Bond. As a condition of approval
of this Franchise, Cingular shall provide to the City a performance
bond acceptable to the City in the amount of $30,000 per facilitv,
warranting to the City the removal by Cingular or bv the City of any
Facilities from the Public Way in the event of abandonment of any
such Facilities as set out in Section 19 herein."
Vice Chair Wagner moved and Member Peloza seconded to
approve Ordinance No. 5868 as amended.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0.
2. Ordinance No. 5872
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Section 10.40.035 of the Auburn City Code
relating to off-street parking
Vice Chair Wagner moved and Member Peloza seconded to
approve Ordinance No. 5872.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 3770
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
providing for amendment to the City of Auburn Fee Schedule, to
provide for amendment to the City's Cemetery fees and charges,
and updating the Fee Schedule accordingly
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Vice Chair Wagner moved and Member Peloza seconded to
approve Resolution No. 3770.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0.
V. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Local Law Enforcement Block Grant
Police Chief Jim Kelly reported that each year the Police Department
applies for a Department of Justice Local Law Enforcement Block
Grant that is used to pay for costs associated with the Community
Oriented Policing Program. This year the requested amount is $15,926
and a local matching share of $1,770. A Public Hearing is scheduled
for the next City Council meeting on October 18, 2004.
B. Auburn Justice Center Update
Property & Facilities Administrator Lynn Rued reported on the request
for an espresso stand business located at the Justice Center. He
reported that after reviewing the site location and fact-finding the Health
Department's requirements the estimated start up costs for the City
would be approximately $17,000. Therefore the Committee did not
want to move forward on establishing an espresso stand business at
this time.
The Committee discussed the designation area for a smoking area
away from public entrances. Mr. Rued reported that after further
review an area could not be found. He reported that there would be a
recorded announcement stating that there is no smoking allowed within
50 ft of the building and there will be a security officer in the lobby area
that will help enforce the no smoking policy at the entrances of the
building.
Mayor Lewis reported that on November 2, 2004 the building would be
turned over to the City. November 12th will be the official ribbon cutting
ceremony with tours provided to the City Councilmembers and the
Council meeting on November 15th being conducted from the Justice
Center. The Justice Center will be in full operation effective November
16th
C. Public Safety Issues
Member Peloza brought up a public safety issue of people running red
lights and inquired about what can be done. Police Chief Kelly
responded that they are currently using two· blue lights at different
intersections that are used to aid officers in ticketing motorist running
red lights. Chief Kelly reported that they have determined some of the
intersections that need more attention are 15th St NW & Auburn Way;
41 st and A Street and A Street & Cross.
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The Committee recommended that signs be placed in certain
intersections notifying motorists that the intersection is under
surveillance. Also, the mayor requested that Police Chief Kelly
investigate the usefulness of the "photo" technology for identifying
people/vehicles who blatantly run red lights.
Member Peloza brought up the fact that cars parked the wrong way on
public streets is becoming the normal habit in our city. Member Peloza
suggested that the Police Volunteers (to relieve Commissioned Police
Offices of this duty) could identify cars parked the wrong way on their
"log sheets". These "log sheets" would be forwarded to the Parking
Enforcement Officer for appropriate action. Police Chief Kelly will look
into this suggestion.
Member Peloza also suggested that red square flags be added to the
"Do not block intersection" sign currently at Auburn Way South and
Cross Street to get the attention of motorists. The Committee
concurred.
D. Street Use Restrictions
Vice Chair Wagner inquired about Street Use restrictions and trucks
entering and leaving State Highways. His concern is that if we do not
allow trucks to run on Black Diamond Highway then they will re-route
through the reservation to get onto the State Highway still tearing up our
roads, but also going through dangerous fireworks areas.
City Attorney Heid reported that the City has been trying to push for as
much local control as possible. Director Dennis Dowdy also stated that
we would have to appeal to State officials with our plan. Mayor Lewis
added that we would continue to move forward.
VI. ADJOURNMENT:
With no further public business the meeting adjourned at 6:00 PM.
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Approved this D day of October, 2004.
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Gene Cerino, Chair
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Tam"ìé Bothell
Administration Secretary
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