HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-07-1999 CITY OF AUBURN
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
September7, 1999 7:30 p.m.
CALL
A.
TO ORDER
Flag Salute
Mayor Booth called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM and led those
in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call
Mayor Booth and the following Councilmembers were present:
Pete Lewis, Sue Singer, Jeanne Barber, Trish Borden, Gene
Cerino and Rich Wagner. Councilmember Fred Poe was excused.
Staff members present included Parks and Recreation Director
Dick Deal, Senior Center Supervisor Cheryl Sallee, Acting Police
Chief Jim Kelly, Assistant Fire Chief Russ Vandver, Public Works
Director Christine Engler, Finance Director Diane L. Supler,
Assistant Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Financial Operations
Manager Sherri Crawford, Planning and Community Development
Director Paul Krauss, Assistant Planning Director Lynn Rued,
Assistant City Attorney Judith Ausman, and City Clerk Danielle
Daskam.
Announcements and Appointment,~
1. Announcements
a)
Proclamation - Constitution Week
Mayor Booth to present a proclamation declaring the
week of September 17 through 23, 1999 as
"Constitution Week" in the city of Auburn to the
Lakota Chapter of the National Society Daughters of
the American Revolution.
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Mayor Booth read and presented a proclamation
declaring the week of September 17 through 23, 1999
as Constitution Week in the city of Auburn to
Elizabeth Walker of the Lakota Chapter of the
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).
2. Appointments
A3.8
a)
Airport Advisory Board
City Council to confirm the appointment of Stanley G.
Brown to the Auburn Airport Advisory Board to fill the
unexpired term of John Fleck which expires
December 31, 2001.
Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember
Cerino seconded to confirm the appointment of
Stanley G. Brown to the Auburn Airport Advisory
Board to an unexpired term, which expires December
31, 2001.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
Agenda Modifications
Agenda modifications included the transmittal of the August 16,
1999 Municipal Services Committee minutes under Item III.A of
these minutes, the addition of Amendment No. 1 to an Agreement
with the Miller Hull Partnership transmitted under Item IV.C.6, the
addition of Resolution No. 3111 transmitted under Item VII.B.1 of
these minutes, and Resolution No. 3117 transmitted under Item
VII.B.5 of these minutes.
CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
2000 Budget
F3.14
In preparation of the 2000 Preliminary Budget, all interested
persons are encouraged to participate in this public hearing
by making comments, proposals, and suggestions on
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matters for the City Council and Mayor to consider in
development of the 2000 Budget.
Mayor Booth opened the public hearing. There was no staff
report since this is the initial hearing prior to development of
the budget. No one from the audience requested to speak
regarding the 2000 Budget.
Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to close the public hearing.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
Audience Participation
Alan Keimi,q, Keimig and Associates Architects, 216 A St NW,
Auburn, WA, 98001
Mr. Keimig spoke regarding Application Number REZ0002-99, the
request of Darold Harmer to rezone property located at 22 "D"
Street SW. The rezone application would facilitate Auburn Lawn
and Equipment's reconstruction required by the realignment of "C"
Street. He questioned the Hearing Examiner's Condition Number 1
to construct a wood fence along the property line inside the
landscape area in order to buffer the residential neighborhood. He
suggested moving the location of the fence. Assistant City
Attorney Ausman and Assistant Planning Director Rued cautioned
Mr. Keimig regarding making further comments outside the hearing
process on a quasi-judicial matter. Mr. Rued advised Council that if
the Council wishes to amend any conditions of the Hearing
Examiner, the Council would need to schedule and then conduct a
closed record hearing.
Mr. Keimig urged the Council to approve Application Number
CUP0003-99, which appears later on the agenda. The application
is for a conditional use permit to allow a professional office in the
R-4 zone located at 2704 "1" Street NE.
Marilyn LaCelle, Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation, 2704
"1" Street NE, Auburn, WA
Ms. LaCelle identified herself as the Executive Officer for the Valley
Cities Counseling and Consultation. She urged the Council to
approve Application No. CUP0003-99.
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III.
Correspondence
No correspondence was received for City Council review,
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A3.7.6
A. Municipal Services
Vice Chair Cerino reported the Municipal Services Committee met
this evening at 6:00 PM. The Committee discussed and
recommended approval of police surplus property, an
advertisement for bid for airport hangar roofs, and Resolution No.
3112. He noted that the total estimated project cost of the airport
hangar roofs is $356,526 instead of the $345,857 amount indicated
in the agenda bill. The Committee also received budget
presentations for the cemetery, golf course, airport, and solid waste
funds. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services
Committee is scheduled for September 20, 1999 at 6:00 PM.
Planning & Community Development
Chair Borden reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met August 23, 1999. The Committee discussed
several items, which appear later, on this evening's agenda for
Council approval. The Committee discussed the request for a
contract amendment with Miller Hill Partnership for design services
for remodeling the existing library for the senior center. She asked
that the Council receive a presentation on the project prior to
considering the contract amendment. The next regular meeting of
the Planning and Community Development Committee is
scheduled for Monday, September 13, 1999 at 6:30 PM.
Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met August
30, 1999. The Committee discussed several items which appear
later on this evening's agenda for Council approval. The
Committee also discussed the storm drainage cost of service study
and interlocal agreements on the transit center. The next regular
meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for
September 15, 1999 at 3:30 PM.
Finance
Chair Barber reported the Finance Committee met this evening at
6:30 PM. The Committee discussed and recommended approval
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IV.
of claims and payroll vouchers, Resolution No. 3111, Ordinance
No. 5278, Ordinance No. 5279 and Ordinance No. 5280. The
Committee also received budget presentations from Personnel,
Municipal Court, and Legal. The Committee also discussed the
mid-year capital projects status report. The next regular meeting of
the Finance Committee is scheduled for Monday, September 20,
1999 at 6:00 PM.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes
Minutes of the August 16, 1999 regular City Council
meeting.
Vouchers
F4.9.2,F4.9.5
Claims
Claims check numbers 144752 through 145137 in the
amount of $1,354,415.18 for Period 8 and dated September
7, 1999.
Payroll
Payroll check numbers 254380 to 254696 in the amount of
$436,570.30 and electronic deposit transmissions in the
amount of $622,155.08 for a grand total of $1,058,725.38 for
the pay period covering August 11, 1999 to September 2,
1999.
Contract Administration
Airport Hanqar Roofs
04.4.9.2
City Council to grant permission to advertise for bids for the
construction of new aircraft hangar roofs at the Auburn
Municipal Airport.
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White River Trail
05.2
City Council to grant permission to advertise for bids for the
construction of the White River Trail from Game Farm
Wilderness Park to Roegner Park.
1999-2000 BRAVO! Series Artist's Contracts
A3.16.5
City Council to approve the following artist's contracts for the
1999-2000 BRAVO! Series:
Auburn Symphony Association Oct 23 & 24, 1999 $15,000
Puget Sound Musical Theatre Dec 3 & 4, 1999 $15,000
Peking Acrobats April 2, 2000 $12,950
Common Ground Jan 15, 2000 $ 8,000
Auburn Symphony Association Feb 19 & 20, 2000 $15,000
Encore Playhouse March 3 & 4, 2000 $10,000
Public Works Project Number C9013
O4.9.1 C9013
City Council to grant permission to advertise for bids for
Public Works Project Number C9013, J Street
Improvements.
Public Works Project Number PR 625
O4.8.1 PR 625
City Council to award Public Works Contract Number 99-16,
Public Works Project Number 625, Auburn Municipal Airport
Regional Detention Facility, to Northwest Construction, on
their Iow bid of $660,263.00 plus Washington State sales tax
of $56,782.62 for a total contract price of $717,045.62 for
Schedule A.
Miller Hull Partnership
04.4.2
City Council to approve Amendment No. I to Agreement for
Professional Services between the City of Auburn and Miller
Hull Partnership for Phase II work related to conversion of
the existing library facility into a senior center.
This item was removed from the consent agenda for
discussion following approval of the consent agenda.
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D. Surplus Property
F4.6.1
Police Department
City Council to approve the surplus and disposal of the
following equipment which is of no further use to the City:
(1) one Mobile Data Terminal:
inventory supply number
unmarked Auburn
(1) one personal computer with monitor and keyboard (old
RUOK computer): #001 21 000 12
(5) five chairs:
#021444
#021133
#021039
and two unmarked chairs
E. Call for Public Hearing
Application No. ANX0002-99
O3.1 ANX0002-99
City Council to call for a public hearing to be held September
20, 1999 on a petition for annexation of a 1.5 acre parcel of
land located on South 85th Avenue.
Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to
approve the consent agenda as modified. Item IV.C.6 was removed from
the consent agenda for discussion.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
Parks and Recreation Director Deal presented information on the plans for
conversion of the existing library facility to a new senior center. He
displayed a site plan of Les Gove Park, the existing location of the library
and the senior center. He recalled that in 1996 the Miller Hull Partnership
prepared a feasibility study to determine whether the existing library
building could be converted to a senior center. The results of the study
were positive and in April 1998, the City entered into an agreement with
Miller Hull Partnership for site planning and schematic design services for
the project.
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The existing senior center contains approximately 7,000 square feet and
the existing library facility has approximately 12,000 square feet.
Additional parking will be added to the site and additional parking will be
available at the site of the new library facility.
Mr. Deal introduced Mr. Bob Hull of Miller Hull Partnership, in attendance
this evening. Mr. Deal displayed the proposed floor plan for the new
senior center.
Councilmember Lewis questioned kitchen consultant fees in the amount
of $12,500, landscape amhitect fees in the amount of $5,500 and
reimbursables in the amount of $30,000. Mr. Hull explained that the
senior center would be equipped with a full build-out kitchen with $80,000
in kitchen equipment. The kitchen is also designated as an essential
facility for disaster purposes. The kitchen consultant specifies the
equipment, coordinates with mechanical and electrical, prepares
specifications and estimates, and follows through to construction.
Councilmember Lewis questioned whether in a public project a kitchen
consultant could be provided by the kitchen equipment supply company.
Mr. Hull responded that a kitchen consultant is used because the project
is a publicly bid project. He agreed to investigate whether the process
suggested by Councilmember Lewis could be used. Mr. Hull explained
that a landscape architect is needed for the changes to the grounds
surrounding the new senior center. The reimbursables questioned by
Councilmember Lewis consist of printing costs for the bid documents and
drawings.
Mr. Hull advised that the new senior center facility is designed as a
flexible facility which can be used by the public for any number of
purposes. In response to a question from Councilmember Singer, Mr.
Hull explained that the building is designed with several rooms that can be
subdivided or opened up using movable walls. It is designed for use into
the evening, and some areas can be closed off and used separately.
In response to questions from Councilmember Wagner, Mr. Hull
compared the size of the largest room in the new facility to the largest
area in the existing center. The existing facility can accommodate about
200 people for a sit-down meal. The new facility will be able to
accommodate 300 people and provides additional storage areas.
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Parks and Recreation Director Deal advised that although no decision has
been made or presented for the continued use of the existing senior
center, staff are investigating possible uses for the senior center building.
Mr. Deal advised that Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for
Professional Services includes design development, contract documents,
bidding and award, and construction administration. The amount of the
amendment is $264,986.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to
approve Addendum No. 1 to the Agreement for Professional Services with
Miller Hull Partnership.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There were no items under this section for City Council review.
NEW BUSINESS
Application No. REZ0002-99
03.8 REZ0002-99
City Council to consider the request of Darold Harmer for a rezone
of the property located at 22 "D" Street SW from the existing R-4,
Multi-family Zone, to a proposed C-3, Heavy Commercial Zone.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to call for a closed record hearing on Application No.
REZ0002-99.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
The following discussion and action occurred immediately following
Item VIII. A of these minutes.
Jack Jones, Auburn Lawn and Garden, 308 West Main Street,
Auburn, WA
Mr. Jones advised he is in the process of purchasing the Darold
Harmer property. The sale is contingent on the approval of the
rezone application. His offer on the property will expire September
15, 1999. Mr. Jones is hoping to acquire the property to
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reconstruct a portion of his business required as a result of the "C"
Street realignment.
Councilmember Borden indicated her questions regarding the
rezone application deal with the required landscaping and fencing
around the property, which is a condition of the rezone.
Councilmember Wagner noted that the Hearing Examiner's
condition allows the Planning Director to make the decision on the
exact location of the fence. He proposed that Councilmember
Borden consult with Planning and Community Development
Director Krauss for answers to her questions and concerns.
Councilmember Borden indicated she wanted clarification on the
type of landscaping and fencing required around the property.
Planning Director Krauss explained that the details of the
landscaping and fencing conditions would be determined at the
time the applicant applies for a building permit.
Alan Keimiq
Mr. Keimig stated that the required landscaping is per ordinance.
Planning Director Krauss advised that the landscaping is required
around the new parking lot to buffer it from adjacent residential
neighborhoods.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Barber
seconded to rescind the previous motion to call for a closed record
hearing on Application No. REZ0002-99.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Barber
seconded to approve the rezone based on the Hearing Examiner's
Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Conditions, and to instruct the
City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
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Application No. CUP0003-99
03.10.1 cuP0003-99
City Council to consider the request of Valley Cities Counseling
and Consultation for a conditional use permit to allow a
professional office in the R-4, Multi-family Zone, located at 2704 "1"
Street N E.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to approve the conditional use permit based on the
Hearing Examiner's Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Conditions,
and instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
Application No. CUP0006-98
03.10.1 CUP0006-98
City Council to consider the request of Richard Meldrum for a
conditional use permit to allow an existing house to be used as a
professional office at 17 "E" Street SW.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to approve the conditional use permit based on the
Hearing Examiner's Findings ,of Fact, Conclusions and Conditions,
and instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. O~inances
Ordinance No. 5258
F5.2.15, O4.9.1 PR 562
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving Freight Mobility Strategic Investment
Board Grant as provided in the Local Agency Agreement
Supplement between the City and the Washington State
Department of Transportation to prepare and implement the
South 277th Street Reconstruction Project- Phase 1.
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Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5258.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
Ordinance No. 5274
Ol .2
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Chapter 10.36, Section 500, entitled
"Passenger Loading Zones" to create a loading zone on the
east side of a portion of "L' Street SE to facilitate handicap
access to the King County Housing Authority housing
development.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5274.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
Ordinance No. 5275
F5.2.18
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the acceptance of a grant of One
Hundred Seventy One Thousand Nineteen Dollars
($171,019) from the Washington Service Corps to provide
and operate the Auburn AmeriCorps Team; provide an in-
kind match of Fifty-seven Thousand Six Hundred fifteen
Dollars ($57,615); and authorize the Mayor to implement the
necessary administrative procedures to execute a contract
between the state of Washington Employment Security
Department and the City of Auburn.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5275.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
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Ordinance No. 5276
F5,2.10
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the acceptance of a grant of
Twenty-four Thousand Dollars ($24,000) from the Juvenile
Justice Advisory Committee to operate the City of Auburn's
Neighborhood Program and its Mt. Baker Neighborhood
Family Center; provide an in-kind match of Twenty-one
Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($21,200); and authorize
the Mayor to implement the necessary administrative
procedures.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5276.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
Ordinance No. 5278
F4.6,3
An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing
the Mayor and City Clerk to accept donations from various
donors to be used by Parks and Recreation for programs.
Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5278.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
Ordinance No. 5279
A3.9.1
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, King
County, Washington, approving the Collective Bargaining
Agreement between the City and the Auburn Police Guild
Commanders Unit, for 1999-2001.
Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5279.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
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Ordinance No. 5280
F6.8
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending the Auburn City Code Chapter 3.40
entitled "Water and Sewer Utility Tax" to reflect the
requirements of Auburn City Code Section 13.48.020
entitled "Established".
Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5280.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
Ordinance No. 5281
o4.9.1 PR 529, A3.13.4
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the acquisition of certain property
and property rights by eminent domain providing for the
payment thereof; authorizing the City Attorney to prepare a
petition for condemnation in the Superior Court in and for the
County of King and for the prosecution thereof for the
acquisition of such property and property rights designated
as 480 3rd Street SW, Tax Parcel Number 395440-0160 and
Washington State Department of Transportation Number 1-
16528 for the State Route SR 18/"C" Street S.W.
Interchange Modification and 3rd Street S.W. Grade
Separation Project (PR 529).
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5281.
Councilmember Borden inquired regarding the grading
permit requested by the property owner. Public Works
Director Engler advised that the City has not received an
application for a grading permit for the subject property.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
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Ordinance No. 5282
O4.9.1 PR 529, A3.13.4
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the acquisition of certain property
and property rights by eminent domain providing for the
payment thereof; authorizing the City Attorney to prepare a
petition for condemnation in the Superior Court in and for the
County of King and for the prosecution thereof for the
acquisition of such property and property rights designated
as 350 "E" Street SW, Tax Parcel Number 132104-9065 and
Washington State Department of Transportation Number 1-
16527 for the State Route SR 18/"C" Street S.W.
Interchange Modification and 3rd Street S.W. Grade
Separation Project (PR 529).
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5282.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
Resolutions
Resolution No. 3111
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to
execute a Sanitary Sewer Participation Agreement between
the City of Auburn, Washington, and Frank and Shirley
Gaines.
Councilmember Barber moved and Counciimember Wagner
seconded to introduce and adopt Resolution No. 3111.
For clarification of these minutes, adoption of Resolution No.
3111 occurred immediately following Item VII. B.4 of these
minutes.
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Resolution No. 3112
04.2.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
an Easement Agreement with Puget Sound Energy to
furnish and install electrical distribution system for Work
Order Number PSE Electrical WO. #105006212 for the
Auburn Municipal Airport.
Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3112.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
Resolution No. 3113
o3.3.11
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
an Agreement between the City of Auburn (City), King
County Department of Transportation (County), and Central
Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority (Sound Transit) for
the planning, design and construction of the Auburn
Multimodal Transit Facility.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3113.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
Resolution No. 3114
04.5
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, opposing the proposal before the Washington
Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC) to increase
train speeds until the completion of certain improvements as
set forth herein.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3114.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
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Resolution No. 3117
01.8
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, King
County, Washington, acknowledging the First United
Methodist Church of Auburn's efforts in establishing a Zone
of Peace.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3117.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT
2000 Budget Process and 2000 Revenue Forecasts (Supler)
Using overhead slides, Finance Director Supler and Assistant
Finance Director Shelley Coleman presented the revenue forecast,
property taxes and information related to the 2000 Budget process.
The composition of estimated General Fund revenues includes:
$9,510,000 in property tax, $11,426,000 in sales tax, $4,423,900 in
utility tax, $998,500 in other taxes, $1,087,200 in licenses, permits
and fines, $1,525,000 in intergovernmental, $1,396,900 in charges
for services, and $1,246,000 in miscellaneous revenues for total
estimated fund revenues in the amount of $31,603,500. Ms.
Coleman then compared categories of estimated taxes for 2000 to
the 1999 revenue amounts.
Staff is projecting that assessed valuation will increase by 3.5%
Firm assessed valuation figures from the King County Assessor's
office will be available in November. The property tax revenue is
based on a levy rate of $3.01 for a 101.42% levy, which is within
the Implicit Price Deflator (IPD) rate. The City can go above the
IPD up to 106% with a majority plus one vote by the Council.
Finance Director Supler added that for the purpose of preparing the
budget and pending the outcome of Initiative 695 in November, the
motor vehicle excise tax was removed from anticipated revenues.
Also, staff is assuming that the expansion of the tax base will be
allowed under a court decision. Program improvements and new
initiatives will be delayed until the outcome and full effect of
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Initiative 695 is known. Finance Director also noted that the motor
vehicle excise tax that funds the City's share of public health costs
is approximately $700,000 annually.
Ms. Coleman presented an analysis of the sales tax collections
from 1996 to 2000. Ms. Coleman also reviewed license and permit
revenues, intergovernmental revenue, charges for services, and
miscellaneous revenue.
The 2000 revenue forecast is based on the short-term predictions
that economic growth will remain consistent, the statewide
unemployment rate will remain Iow, and the overall economic
environment will remain healthy. However, the passage of Initiative
695 could be highly restrictive.
Ms. Coleman described the direct impact of the anticipated
passage of Initiative 695 on the City. Approximately $439,000 in
revenues will be lost in 2000, growing to approximately $675,000 in
2001. Referendum 49 bonds, which were to be serviced with the
motor vehicle excise tax, will not be issued. Initiative 695 would
require voter approval for any tax increase or monetary charge or
fee. The full impact of Initiative 695, if passed, will have to be
determined by the courts.
Finance Director Supler advised that the Council will be asked to
consider a property tax ordinance which would protect unused
property taxes for future periods. The City is allowed, with
demonstrated need, to increase the property tax levy to 106%. The
2000 Budget includes a property tax rate within the IPD rate of
101.42%. The City can protect the amount above the IPD up to
106% for future periods.
Executive Session
Mayor Booth recessed the meeting to executive session at 9:11
PM for approximately twenty minutes in order to discuss real estate
matters. Mayor Booth indicated no action by the Council is
anticipated following the executive session.
Mayor Booth reconvened the regular meeting at 9:45 PM.
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IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council this evening,
the meeting adioumed at 9:45 PM.
on the ~/~ day of ~z.~..~..~ , 1999.
Approved
/
Charles A. Booth, Mayor
Danielle Daskam, City Clerk
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