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MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
December 6, 2004
Minutes
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Cerino called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM in Conference Room 3
located on the second floor of Auburn City Hall, 25 W. Main Street, Auburn.
Councilmembers included: Chair Gene Cerino, Vice Chair Rich Wagner and
Member Bill Peloza. Staff members present included: Mayor Peter Lewis, Police
Chief Jim Kelly, Fire Chief Russ Vandver, Solid Waste Supervisor Sharon
Hlavka, Planning and Community Development Director Paul Krauss, Finance
Director Shelley Coleman, Cemetery Coordinator Arnie Galli, Utility Accounting
Manager Julie Sharkich, Parks and Recreation Director Daryl Farber and City
Attorney Dan Heid. Others present included Airport Manager Jamelle R. Garcia,
Ted Wall and David McNeal of JGM Landscape Architects; Lou Novak, RHAPS
Rental Housing Association; and Glen C. Gomnes, Equity Residential.
II. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
Please see Item V.6 and Item V.7 of these minutes for the addition of Resolution
No. 3787 and Resolution No. 3788.
III. CONSENT ITEMS
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Minutes of the December 6, 2004 Municipal Services Committee
meeting.
IV. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
1. Ordinance No. 5885
Utility Accounting Manager Julie Sharkich presented a new cost
analysis for roll off and subsidies. The Committee expressed their
appreciation in Ms. Sharkich's work and for incorporating their
recommendations.
Vice Chair Wagner moved and Member Peloza seconded to
approve Ordinance No. 5885.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 3780
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor to sign the adoption of the Inter-jurisdictional
Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan, as approved by the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Fire Chief Russ Vandver announced that FEMA has approved the
plan and the last step in the process is the adoption of the
Resolution by the City Council.
The Committee congratulated and thanked Chief Vandver for his
diligence and follow-through on this Resolution
Vice Chair Wagner moved and Member Peloza seconded to
approve Resolution No. 3780.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0.
2. Resolution No. 3783
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the execution of a contract between the King County
Office of Emergency Management and the City of Auburn,
authorizing acceptance of funds in an amount not to exceed Fifty-
four Thousand Four-hundred Dollars ($54,400) for the support of
the Urban Area Security Initiative.
Police Chief Kelly explained the grant funds would be used for a
Mobile Command vehicle. The present SWAT van is scheduled for
replacement in 2005.
Vice Chair Wagner moved and Member Peloza seconded to
approve Resolution No. 3783.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0.
3. Resolution No. 3784
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
amending the City of Auburn Fee Schedule relating to Auburn
Municipal Airport lease fees.
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Airport Manager Jamelle Garcia distributed the proposed 2005
rental rates. He explained the damage deposit would be two- times
the base rent instead of the flat $200, which is now in effect. The
rent and damage deposits would be applied to outstanding charges
on termination. Language referring to that practice would be
included in the revised lease. Present renters would not be
charged deposit and damage fees. These fees would be applicable
to new renters only. The new fee resolution will include the new
deposit charges and will be presented at the next meeting.
Vice Chair Wagner moved and Member Peloza seconded to
approve Resolution No. 3784.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0
4. Resolution No. 3786
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
approving the second amendment to the Interlocal Agreement
between King County cities and Yakima County, Washington, for
housing of inmates by Yakima County Department of Corrections
and Security
Police Chief Jim Kelly explained that this is a second attempt to
reduce fees implemented by the original contract. Changes would
include an option for a two-year extension to the agreement,
changing the payment due date to 30 days from date of invoice and
not paying medical fees on unused beds. At this time, Auburn is
committed to 88.5 beds.
Vice Chair Wagner moved and Member Peloza seconded to
approve Resolution No. 3786.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0
5. Resolution No. 3790
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Auburn City Council to accept a Local Law
Enforcement Block Grant on behalf of the City of Auburn,
Washington
Police Chief Kelly explained this is the annual renewal of a long-
standing grant. However, the amount of the grant is lower. The
$15,900 grant money is used to pay overtime costs of community
policing.
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Vice Chair Wagner moved and Member Peloza seconded to
approve Resolution No. 3790.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0
6. Resolution No. 3787
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a contract with
Global Voices Radio for emergency radio communication services.
Vice Chair Wagner moved and Member Peloza seconded to
approve Resolution No. 3787.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0
7. Resolution No. 3788
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a contract with
Global Voices Radio for emergency radio communication services
Member Wagner questioned the form of payment and stated that
the language regarding payment mode would be clarified.
Vice Chair Wagner moved and Member Peloza seconded to
approve Resolution No. 3788.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0
V. INFORMA TION/DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Mountain View Cemetery Master Plan
David McNeal and Ted Wall representing JGM Landscape Architects
presented the Master Plan for future development of the Cemetery.
Cremation is the increasing choice of final plans and more niche space
is needed. Mausoleum/Chapel will be surrounded by niches stacked
five high. The public has also expressed interest in a scattering garden.
A discussion ensued and the Committee agreed it was a good plan and
it needs to be implemented finding the necessary funds to support this
project under discussion with the Finance Director.
B. Vadis Contract
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Finance Director Shelley Coleman reported on the annual renewal of
the contract. The question of picking up grocery carts for merchants
was raised. Vadis is currently picking up carts while picking up 30-50
bags of litter a day. The carts are being stored at M & O. If merchants
want Vadis to pick up carts, they will have to contract with them.
Solid Waste Supervisor Hlavka advised the Committee that they are
granting a 2.5% raise for 2005. In response to a liability question,
Hlavka stated that Vadis carried insurance on their employees, which
relieves the city of any liability. The contract will be presented for
approval at the next meeting. Member Peloza commented that the
Vadis employees were very enthusiastic and thorough. He felt that a
contract renewal was in order because of Vadi's' great work in the
Auburn community.
C. Letter to Oliphant advising of 60-day notice of purchase intent
Finance Director Shelley Coleman distributed a copy of a draft letter to
Auburn on Main, L.L.C. that clarifies the City of Auburn's intent to
purchase the Auburn Justice Center. Ms. Coleman recommended
purchase of the property, as it is financially responsible for the City to
pursue its option to purchase within the guidelines of the agreement.
The Committee agreed the purchase of the Auburn Justice Center would
be a good use of funds. The consensus was to move ahead on this
project.
D. Ordinance No. 5882, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Auburn, Washington, amending Chapter 5.22 of the Auburn City
code, and providing for residential housing business license and
crime free strategies and fees.
City Attorney Heid explained that the City is reviewing Chapter 5.22 of the
Auburn City Code to work with the rental housing and multi-family
residential complex owners and managers, in providing coordination and
training, to assist in better controlling problem areas. Presently a business
license is required for any rental with eight (8) or more units. The proposed
change would make it a requirement for any rental.
Chair Cerino acknowledged the audience and opened the meeting for
public input.
Lou Novak, RHAPS (Rental Housing Association, Seattle), 1518 Magnolia
St. W, Seattle, WA, 98199, addressed the Committee. He opposed the
Ordinance and felt there were better ways than punishing landlords could
be found. He claimed that the Ordinance would make landlords enforce
the laws and they would have to pay for a business license to do so. He
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claimed parts of the Ordinance were unlawful and legal action would have
to be taken if it was approved. He claimed the proposed fees were not
fees at all but illegal taxes. Further, he stated that rental property was not
a business. He concluded that this Ordinance was a transparent scheme
to raise money.
Chair Cerino responded by emphasizing that the Ordinance was intended
to help low income renters obtain decent housing at a reasonable cost.
He maintained that the Council's responsibility is to the citizens in
maintaining a good quality of life
Vice Chair Wagner stated that the existing Ordinance needs to be
toughened to give renters more control over their circumstances. Member
Peloza agreed with their comments and added that the bad landowners
must become responsible.
Attorney Heid stated that other cities already have the business
license/rental Ordinance in place. Its strategy would allow police greater
authority in dealing with crime in rental units.
Mr. Novak and Glenn C. Gomnes from Equity Residential both offered to
assist with the problems and the crafting of the Ordinance. Attorney Heid
agreed to review the information.
Chief Kelly reminded the Committee that the primary focus of the
Ordinance was to get voluntary compliance without having to move to the
law enforcement level.
This Ordinance will be reviewed again by the Committee at the next
regularly scheduled meeting on January 3, 2005.
VI. ADJOURNMENT:
With no further public business, the meeting adjourned at 6:55 PM.
Approved this W~ day of December, 2004.
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Police Department Secretary
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