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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-17-2005 * /tJITYOF,~ '" I~~: ~h' r -~ WASHINGTON ~g g MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE October 17, 2005 M i n utes 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 Bill Peloza and Member Rich Wagner. Staff members present included: Mayor Pete Lewis, Police Chief Jim Kelly, Assistant Fire Chief Mike Gerber, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Planning, Building & Community Director Paul Krauss, Development Services Coordinator Steve Pilcher, Fire Marshal Dave Smith, Solid Waste Supervisor Sharon Hlavka, City Attorney Dan Heid and Investigations Secretary Kathy Divelbiss. II. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS There were no agenda modifications. III. CONSENT ITEMS A. Approval of Minutes The Committee agreed to amend page 6 of minutes to read as follows: Vice Chair Peloza suggested Councilmember's be reimbursed for attending regional committee meetings. Mayor Lewis stated that other cities do this and pay $50 with a maximum number of 8 meetings per month. Member Wagner stated that his research of Council's pay in other jurisdictions indicated $975 per month, was reasonable. It was recommended that Attorney Heid redraft the ordinance and include compensation of $50 per meeting for attending city approved meetings in addition to the base salary of $975. Vice Chair Peloza moved and Member Wagner seconded to approve the minutes as amended. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0 IV. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Ordinances Municipal Services Minutes October 17,2005 1. Ordinance No. 5945 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Section 8.24.030 of the Auburn City Code relating to fireworks. Vice Chair Peloza moved and Member Wagner seconded to recommend approval of Ordinance No. 5945. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0 2. Ordinance No. 5953 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Section 2.51.020 of the Auburn City Code entitled "Councilmember's Compensation," relating to the compensation of the Council member's and Mayor Pro Tem. Vice Chair Peloza asked Dan Heid if the ordinance would become effective January 15t as written. City Attorney Dan Heid explained that it would become effective upon Councilmember's being subsequently elected. He also clarified that this is per statute and the wording of the State Constitution states you cannot raise Councilmember's salary during his or her term. Vice Chair Peloza moved and Member Wagner seconded to recommend approval of Option No.3 of Ordinance No. 5953. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0 B. Resolutions 1. Resolution No. 3927 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with Kent Meridian Disposal Company, formerly Rabanco, regarding solid waste collection activities in current annexation areas. The Committee discussed the contract agreement. Member Wagner inquired about the replacement of Exhibit B and the how the rate schedule compares to other rates within the City. Finance Director Shelley Coleman stated that this contract is an agreement with Kent Meridian to provide the service on Lea Hill. Member Wagner asked why only the 32-gallon containers were offered. Director Coleman stated that the City of Auburn would have had to buy the 96-gallon containers for approximately $58,000. Page 2 Municipal Services Minutes October 17,2005 Vice Chair Peloza inquired about page 13 of agreement on billing. He requested that the wording be defined to indicate the billing will be done by the City of Auburn. Director Coleman agreed. Vice Chair Peloza asked why the word "extras" charged to customers was used and recommend this be changed to pursuant to the rate schedule. Shelley Coleman said that "extras" is a well-used term. It was decided to add the word "extras" to the glossary. Vice Chair Peloza moved and Member Wagner seconded to approve the Fl'IiAldtO& as amended. R~\~cJt'- MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0 2. Resolution No. 3930 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Participation Agreement for Developer's Extension with Integris Metals, Inc. for participation in construction of westerly airport access road. Member Wagner requested clarification on whether this is being paid for by the Storm Drain Utility or the Airport Utility. Director Coleman said this is coming out of the Capital Projects fund. Mayor Lewis said that the cost had been reduced by approximately $100,000 and that this will be on the south side of Integris Metals building. Vice Chair Peloza moved and Member Wagner seconded to approve the l+Iir.1ldtes-as amended. 'ResO\~"'~ MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0 V. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Fire Impact Fee Draft Ordinance Assistant Fire Chief Mike Gerber distributed a handout on Fire Impact Fee Alternative Rates Based on Different Revenue Credits. He noted there was a correction to on the bottom half of page where it lists Single Family, Duplex, and Mobile Home - $727.00 should read $272.00. Member Wagner inquired about how the accounting. Director Coleman said the calculations were used from revenue credit of 39% using the Randy Young Study. Member Wagner also asked how the high numbers were decided upon. Assistant Fire Chief Gerber stated the data that was compiled from the previous three years for the study is driven by an occupancy type. When it is typically a high-density population it will get a higher frequency of response. It was decided that because of institutions Page 3 Municipal Services Minutes October 17, 2005 such as the jail, that generate frequent call volumes for service. The Government buildings could be exempted. Member Wagner asked that the title be changed to Fire Emergency Response Services since that is where most of the money goes. Mayor Lewis suggested Emergency Service and Fire Protection Impact Fee. B. Ambulance Service Contracts Finance Director Shelley Coleman provided a handout of Evaluation Criteria for three vendors. She reported that the favored vendor would be AMR as they had submitted the most complete package. Assistant Fire Chief Gerber said that AMR is Medicare and Medicaid covered and is also a preferred provider with the majority of the healthcare providers in the area. He also stated that the base rate is only going to apply to a small percentage of people who are receiving service and in most cases it will either be Medicare, Medicaid, privately insured and or eligible for some sort of charity policy. The Compassionate Care Policy was discussed and the Committee would like to see a copy of that policy before deciding. Director Coleman said she will get a copy of this for them. Director Coleman requested that she proceed with notifying all three vendors and move forward with a contract with AMR. The Committee concurred. C. Municipal Services Committee Project Matrix Due to a time limit the Committee postponed discussion on the matrix. D. Red Light Photo Enforcement Chief Kelly reported that they started contract negotiation with Redflex this week. VI. ADJOURNMENT: With no further public business the meeting adjourned at 6:05 PM. J 'If"'!- Appr ed thi'-/ day of November, 2005. . r-G/? /' c1(~ D~ Kathy DiXlbiSS Investigations Secretary Page 4