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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-02-2007CITY OF ~ - ~. MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE CONFERENCE ROOM NO. 3 WASHINGTON July 2, 2007 Minutes I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Gene Cerino called the meeting to order at 5:05 PM in Conference Room No. 3 located on the second floor of Auburn City Hall, 25 W. Main Street, Auburn. Committee members present included: Chair Cerino, Vice Chair Bill Peloza, and Mayor Pro Tem Sue Singer. Member Lynn Norman was excused. Staff members present included: Mayor Peter B. Lewis, Chief of Police Jim Kelly, Director of HR/Risk Management Brenda Heineman, Deputy Fire Chief Mike Gerber, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Information Services Director Lorrie Rempher, City Attorney Daniel B. Heid, Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy, Building Division Manager Jim Tinner and Interim Planning, Building and Community Director David Osaki. Eric Inabnit and Nick Perios from Auburn Valley Towing and Michael Myers from Fitz Towing were also present. II. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS Agenda modifications included the addition of Information/Discussion, attachments for item V.D Resolution No. 4210 and addition of item V.F Citizen Report Services. III. CONSENT ITEMS A. Approval of Minutes 1. Minutes The minutes of the June 18, 2007 Municipal Services Committee meeting were reviewed. Vice Chair Peloza moved and Chair Cerino seconded to approve the minutes of the June 18, 2007 meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Sue Singer concurred. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0 B. Contract Administration There were no Contracts for Committee consideration 1 Municipal Services Minutes IV. V. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Ordinances There were no Ordinances for Committee consideration. B. Resolutions There were no Resolutions for Committee consideration. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Ordinance No. 6104 Planning and Community City Council approval of Building Code with local Housing Code, repealing Dangerous Buildings and Maintenance Code. July 2, 2007 Development Committee to recommend to the Ordinance No. 6104 adopting the 2006 State amendments, repealing the 1997 Uniform the 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of adopting of the 2006 International Property Building Division Manager Jim Tinner explained that this is the adoption of the 2006 series of the International Building, Fire, Mechanical Codes along with the 2006 Uniform Plumbing Codes and they are also proposing to adopt the 2006 International Property Maintenance Codes. These would replace the current 1997 Uniform Housing Code and Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings. This new code would strengthen the code to require electricity. The Committee is in favor of strengthening this code and supports Ordinance No. 6104. B. Towing Ordinance 5.20.240 Chair Cerino voiced his concern about Auburn towing agencies within the City of Auburn that meet the RTTO standards. He asked that they have a tow yard within the City limits to store impounded vehicles, so the public does not have to travel long distances to pick up their vehicle. City Attorney Daniel Heid replied that it was not an ordinance that was being considered. What the City Council was considering was a Resolution and contract that the police have with area tow yards. Chief of Police Jim Kelly said that tow companies have to make a request to become a part of the police rotation for towing calls. City Attorney Heid also reported that the tow companies have to meet certain regulations to become a part of the police rotation for towing calls. 2 Municipal Services Minutes July 2, 2007 The Committee requested that City Attorney Heid take a closer look at this Ordinance and the RTTO regulations and bring it back to the Committee for the next meeting. C. The Theatre Project Finance Director Shelley Coleman reported that this is an amendment for Paul Berry with Harris & Associates to take on the project management of the emergency repairs on the Auburn Avenue Theatre. Committee members discussed the budget for the emergency repairs and the renovation of the building. Finance Director Coleman explained that the renovations have not been defined what they are going to look like yet. Committee agreed that they would like Harris & Associates to handle this project and they also would like to know when the repairs will be completed and when the Theatre will be re-opened. D. Resolution No. 4210 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Auburn and the Teamsters Union Local No. 117, outside unit, for 2008-2010 Director of HR/Risk Management Brenda Heineman reported that this is the contract offer that was discussed in Executive Session. The changes are mainly wages, increased call back time, and increased standby pay. This is a three year contract. Vice Chair Peloza moved to support Resolution 4210, Mayor Pro Tem Singer seconded and Chair Cerino concurred. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0 E. Increase Photo Enforcement Infraction Fine Chief of Police Jim Kelly explained that currently the City Council set that penalty fee for red light photo enforcement and school zone .photo enforcement, but other infractions are set by the State Legislature. The State Legislature has increased the state penalty fee for infractions to $124 beginning July 22, 2007. Mayor Lewis asked if the Committee would like an ordinance brought forward for Photo Enforcement fees to reflect what the State Legislature sets for the penalty of infractions. The Committee agreed that they need to look at this further. Chief Kelly reported that he will bring this to the next committee meeting. 3 Municipal Services Minutes July 2, 2007 F. Citizen Report Services Information Services Director Lorrie Rempher demonstrated the new Citizen Report Services program which will be used by .Auburn citizens. Maintenance and Operations supervisors will utilize the data to schedule citizen's requests for services. Citizens can make a request anonymously or semi-anonymously. At this time, the program is in a soft launch stage and is being used at the front desk. Director Rempher requested that Councilmembers try the program and give her feedback. In about one month, the Multimedia Department will develop a program to inform the citizens about this new service. G. Matrix Update 8-P Golf Course Driving Range. Change status to read Committee would like update on steel - vs -wood poles cost estimates and justification of soil conditions. 21 -Build South Fire Station. Change review date to read: Reviewing amendments to the Capital Facilities Plan. Change Status to read: Review is on-going. VI. ADJOURNMENT There being no further public business to come before the Committee, the meeting adjourned at 6:20 pm. Approved this 7 - 1 ~ 01 day of July, 2007. Gene Cerino Chair Kathy Dive iss Police Department Secretary File: 2007msm07-02 4