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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-21-2006 MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE February 21, 2006 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. Council members present included: Vice Chair Bill Peloza and Rich Wagner. Staff members present included: Mayor Pete Lewis, Chief of Public Safety Jim Kelly, Deputy Police Chief Bob Lee. Deputy Fire Chief Mike Gerber, Community Development Administrator David Osaki, Parks Director Daryl Faber, and Assistant City Attorney Joseph Beck. As Chair Cerino called the meeting to order, he explained to the guests in attendance that the Municipal Services Committee meeting was a time-sensitive meeting. designed to review business before the Council Meeting scheduled immediately thereafter. Although it was an open meeting, due to time constraints, public comment would not be allowed. He assured the attendees there would be an opportunity for public comment during the Council Meeting. II. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS The Committee agreed to move Ordinance No. 5996, Dangerous Dogs, from Agenda Item V. G. to Agenda Item IV. A. 1. The Committee also agreed to add Resolution No. 3986, 2006 Justice Assistance Grant and Resolution No. 3987. Homeland Security Grant to Agenda Item IV. B. Resolutions. III. CONSENT ITEMS A. Approval of Minutes 1. The minutes from the February 6, 2006 Municipal Services Committee meeting were reviewed. Vice Chair Bill Peloza moved and Member Rich Wagner seconded to approve the Consent Agenda. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0 IV. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Ordinances Municipal Services Minutes February 21, 2006 1. Ordinance No. 5996, Dangerous Dogs An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Chapter 6.35 of the Auburn City Code related to dangerous dogs. Page 4, D: Assistant City Attorney Joseph Beck informed the Committee that usage of the words "potentially dangerous" dogs and "dangerous" dogs were not changed in the body of the Ordinance so that dogs that are actually dangerous are treated differently than those who are just potentially dangerous. Page 6, G: As explained by Chair Cerino, King County Animal Control does not have the ability to provide information indicating all licensed dogs that might fall under the description of this Ordinance. As such, the City of Auburn will need to provide plenty of notice and information to.the citizens about this Ordinance. The Committee asked for clarification from Assistant City Attorney Beck as to whether or not the City is required to separately collect King County's licensing fees. Assistant City Attorney will research this and report back to the Committee. Page 7, 6.35.035: The Committee agreed to insert language stating "there will be no fee charged for this registration". After discussion about penalties and input from Assistant City Attorney Beck, the Committee also agreed to omit the word "gross" from misdemeanor and add the language "... punishable as a misdemeanor ...". Page 8, Sec. 4: Public Safety Chief Kelly assured the Committee that Officers strive to allow for an educational process and use discretion when applying new ordinances. Vice Chair Peloza moved and Member Wagner seconded to forward Ordinance No. 5996 to full Council for approval with the following changes: Page 7, 6.35.035: Add language stating "... there will be no fee charged for this registration ..." and delete the word "gross" from misdemeanor. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0 Page 2 Municipal Services Minutes February 21, 2006 B. Resolutions 1. Resolution No. 3986, 2006 Justice Assistance Grant A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Auburn City Council to accept a Bureau of Justice Grant on behalf of the City of Auburn, Washington. Public Safety Chief Kelly explained that this Resolution was created to accept a Department of Justice Law Enforcement Block Grant in the amount of $26,308.00 to be used for community related programs such as overtime for racer emphasis patrol and teen late night programs. These programs have been very effective. For example, the racer emphasis patrol program has discouraged and prevented racing and allowed for arrests in those no-racing zones. Vice Chair Peloza moved and Member Wagner seconded to forward Resolution No. 3986 to full Council for approval. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0 2. Resolution No. 3987, Homeland Security Grant Public Safety Chief Kelly informed the Committee that this Resolution was created to accept a Washington State Military Department and Department of Homeland Security Grant in the amount of $48,416.00, which is a fixed price and would be reimbursement to the Department of Homeland Security for the purpose of deterring threats and incidents of terrorisms as defined in the Homeland Security buffer zone. One of the areas defined is the Super Mall. The Police Department has been in the process of working with Super Mall security and management on updating their video surveillance system at the Super Mall. These funds, if obtained, would reimburse for the improvement of the surveillance system. As further explained, the City of Auburn will make the initial payment because, as it is designed, the City is the owners of the surveillance system. There is a meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 22, 2006, with Super Mall management to discuss these issues. Vice Chair Peloza moved and Member Wagner seconded to forward Resolution No. 3987 to full Council for approval. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0 Page 3 Municipal Services Minutes February 21, 2006 V. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Ordinance No. 5999, Urban Tree Board As explained by Parks Director Daryl Faber, this Ordinance would increase the Tree Board from five (5) members to seven (7) members. It would also allow the Mayor, at his discretion, the ability to appoint some one from outside the City if that individual had a skill that would best serve the Board. The Committee agreed to forward Ordinance No. 5999 to full Council. B. Ordinance No. 6000, Parks & Recreation Board Director Faber advised the Committee that this Ordinance would amend the Chapter relating to the creation of the Parks and Recreation Commission with regards to lengths of terms and powers and duties such as approving the budget, hiring, firing, promoting, and managing to be more consistent with other Boards. The Committee was in favor of this Ordinance. C. Resolution No. 3976, Governor's Deed to Game Farm Park Director Faber distributed a Game Farm Parks map to the Committee for its review and discussion. The State of Washington and the City of Auburn have agreed to transfer the deed to Game Farm Park. The map illustrated the portion in which the City will be receiving from the State and the portions that will remain with the State. This is a transfer of ownership and boundary line adjustment. This has been approved by the State and now needs to be approved by the City. Page 2, I: The Committee and Director Faber interpret this section to include both indoor and outdoor recreation purposes. D. Resolution No. 3977, Tow Trucks Chair Cerino explained the purpose of this Resolution, including but not limited to, providing for adequate storage of towed vehicles inside the City limits and that said storage facilities would be near the bus line. Page 1: The Mayor will have the authority to administer the Resolution. Page 2, 8: The Fee Schedule will become part of the Agreement. Page 3, C: Public Safety Chief Kelly explained there are times when a vehicle is impounded for an extended period of time. The Justice Center has a temporary vehicle storage bay. If that is full, Page 4 Municipal Services Minutes February 21, 2006 then the Police Department can use an inside storage at an authorized service provider where the vehicle could be secure until it is processed. There is also an outside storage area at M&O if needed. Page 9, first line: If a towed vehicle is not retrieved by the owner, there is a procedure to provide lawful notice so that the vehicle can be auctioned to recover a portion of the expenses. This Ordinance will be brought to the Council at the next meeting. E. Noise Ordinance Chair Cerino informed the Committee that the Noise Ordinance is being reviewed for possible changes. The Committee discussed possible changes to time restraints on noise at construction sites. Page 2, 9: The Committee recommended deleting the word "composters" and inserting the language "... any other power motorized equipment ...". The Committee also recommended time restraints of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.. Public Safety Chief Kelly requested that the Committee consider an exclusion on the time restraints for the Police Firing Range. After further discussion, the Committee agreed to support an exclusion for public safety training. F. Grocery Cart Report from M & 0 A "Shopping Cart Retrieval Statistics" report was distributed to and reviewed by the Committee. The program has been effective in reducing the number of carts; the neighborhood is cleaner. G. Ordinance No. 5996, Dangerous Dogs Item address above. H. Matrix Update Additions and changes included: 1 P and 2P: A presentation is still planned for the March 6, 2006 Municipal Services Committee meeting. 5P: A media campaign meeting has been scheduled with Multimedia and the Mayor's Office. Public Safety Chief is still working with IS on the internet and the citizen interactivity part of Code Red. Public Safety Chief will be making a presentation to Valley Com on Thursday, February 23, 2006. He will make the same presentation to the Committee at their March 6, 2006 Municipal Services Committee meeting. Page 5 Municipal Services Minutes February 21, 2006 7P: Visuals of the project have been placed on the Club House property. 13P: Spillman will not open up their proprietary information to the Vendor. They want nine to twelve (9 to 12) months and probably $50,000.00 to write a program. Public Safety Chief Kelly is still working on this issue. 1 G: Still waiting for the Legislature to change the laws to provide for more flexibility to cities. Awaiting outcome of remaining days of Legislature. Deputy Chief Gerber advised that the Bill has been forwarded out of Committee. Public Safety Chief Kelly and Deputy Fire Chief Gerber are working on a response to the letter sent by the Mayor of Pacific regarding fire service options. A meeting with the City of Kent has been scheduled for March 6, 2006 to discuss consolidation options. Vice Chair Peloza recommended as a future agenda item, 911 performance information. In response, Public Safety Chief Kelly will work with the Mayor's Office and Valley Comm to schedule an on-site walk-through and presentation that would address, in part, performance and financing. 4G: Work is still in progress on the Yakima Contract. As advised by Public Safety Chief Kelly, the attorneys are sending a letter to Yakima, giving them a time frame in which to open the new Justice Center. Failure to do so may result in further action from the City. The time frame for Yakima's response is mid-year. VI. ADJOURNMENT: With no further public business the meeting adjoumed at 6:35 p.m. ':fA JA{a'~^- Approved this 6 day o~ry, 2006. ~ ~ v;I 2 ~ 'A~ Lk~~./~J~ Gene Cerino, hair Tracy L:8ainton Fire Department Secretary Page 6