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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-18-2000 CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES September 18, 2000 7:30 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER A. Flag Salute Mayor Charles Booth called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM and led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance. B. Roll Call Mayor Booth and the following Councilmembers were present: Rich Wagner, Jeanne Barber, Trish Borden, Fred Poe, Pete Lewis, and Stacey Brothers. Councilmember Sue Singer was excused. Staff members present included: City Engineer Dennis Dowdy, City Attorney Michael J. Reynolds, Employment Manager John Fletcher, Associate Planner Shirley Aird, Police Chief Jim Kelly, Recreation Coordinator Sharon LaVigne, Parks and Recreation Director Dick Deal, Finance Director Diane L. Supler, Assistant Fire Chief Russ Vandver, Planning and Community Development Director Paul Krauss, City Clerk Danielle Daskam, and Deputy City Clerk Cathy Richardson. C. Announcements and Appointments 1. Announcements a) Hometown Hem Award Mayor Booth presented Auburn's Hometown Hero Award to Sauce Shimojima in recognition of his contributions to the Auburn community. He was joined by his wife Rosie and their daughters Donna and Shelley, son John, daughter-in-law Janice, son- in-law Steve, grandsons Larry, Grant, and Desi and granddaughter Mackenzie. Mayor Booth also Page City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes September 18, 2000 presented a City of Auburn, Hometown Hero pin to Mr. Shimojima. b) Proclamation - Constitution Week Mayor Booth read and presented a proclamation to declaring September 17 - 23, 2000 as Constitution Week in the city of Auburn to Elizabeth Walker with Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). 2. Appointments There were no appointments for City Council consideration. D. Agenda Modifications Agenda modifications included the addition of Police Department Surplus Property transmitted under Item IV.D of these minutes and Ordinance No. 5435 transmitted under Item VII.A.2 of these minutes. The modification for Airport Hangar Land Lease Agreement was removed from the Agenda Modification. II, CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings 1. 2001 Consolidated Plan Action Plan and 2001 Community Development Block Grant 03.4.1.7, F5.4.3 City Council invites public comments on the City of Auburn 2001 Consolidated Plan Action Plan, which proposes projects for the 2001 program year and proposes allocation of entitlement funds for use by those projects. Associate Planner Shirley Aird reported that the public hearing presents an opportunity for oral testimony regarding the 2001 Consolidated Plan Action Plan and 2001 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). Ms. Aird referred to the Annual Plan included in the agenda. The Annual Plan describes the activities to be undertaken with the block grant funds during the year 2001 and presents the goals, priorities, and expenditures. Ms. Aird displayed a spreadsheet itemizing the anticipated block grant entitlement in the amount of $392,000. Page 2 City of Auburn Council Meeting3 Minutes September 18, 2000 Ms. Aird referred to a table displaying requests made of the block grant program for next year and the recommendations of the Human Services Committee. Ms. Aird explained that the cap for public service programs is fifteen percent, which consist of programs involving emergency assistance and counseling. It includes organizations such as Catholic Community Services, King County Community Health, the YVVCA shelter located at Green River Homes, and a new grantee, Saint Stephen's Housing Association. Program Administration includes staff time and resources for planning administration. The majority of the funding is used for capital projects including the housing repair program and the rehabilitation of Tall Cedars. Those programs not funded include the Senior Services of Seattle/King County and King County Housing Authority for Oxford House. Ms. Aird stated that Economic Development includes Green River Community College (GRCC) Micro-Loan Program. GRCC works in conjunction with the Small Business Administration (SBA), Small Business Assistance Center, and the Women's Business Center processing loans for businesses with five or fewer employees. The funding from the block grant program will be used to support staff time and counseling with regards to business plans and financing. Ms. Aird reported that Facility Improvements will be used toward the remodel of the Auburn Senior Center. The plan will be submitted to Housing and Urban Development (HUD) the first part of November, 2000. Councilmember Lewis stated that changes have been made in federal regulations with regard to qualifications for the SBA programs. Councilmember Lewis requested further exploration of the regulations for the 2002 block grant program. Mayor Booth opened the public hearing. No one from the audience requested to speak. Page 3 City of Auburn Council Meetira3 Minutes Sentember 18, 2000 Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Poe seconded to close the public hearing. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. B. Audience Participation There was no request from the audience to address the Council. C. Correspondence No correspondence was received for City Council review. III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS A3.7.6 a. Municipal Services Vice-chair Wagner reported that the Municipal Services Committee met this evening at 6:00. The Committee discussed and recommends approval of the Police Department Surplus Property and Ordinance No. 5435 approving acceptance of grant funds from State of Washington Military Department, Emergency Management Division. The Committee reviewed the Police Department, Fire Depadment, Airport, Solid Waste Division, Cemetery, and Golf Course budgets. The Committee also discussed the possible implementation of curbside recycling in 2001. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for October 2, 2000 at 6:00 PM. B. Planning & Community Development Chair Borden reported that the Planning and Community Development Committee meeting scheduled for September 11, 2000 was canceled. The next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for September 25, 2000 at 6:30 PM. C. Public Works Chair Wagner reported that the Public Works Committee met September 11, 2000 at 4:30 PM. The Committee discussed and recommends approval of Ordinance No. 5432, authorizing acquisition of certain properties by eminent domain and the preparation of a petition for condemnation related to the 277th Street project. The Committee received an update on the Highway 164 Task Force and on the progress of the corrosion control Page 4 City of Auburn Council Meeting3 Minutes September 18, 2000 facility. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for September 25, at 4:30 PM. D. Finance Chair Barber reported that the Finance Committee met this evening at 6:30. The Committee discussed and recommends approval of claims and payroll vouchers. The Committee received budget presentations for the Finance, Personnel, and Legal Departments, and the Equipment Rental Division. The Committee also received a report on computer upgrades. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for October 2, 2000 at 6:30 PM. IV. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes 1. Minutes of the September 5, 2000 regular City Council meeting. B. Vouchers F4.9.2,F4.9.5 1. Claims Claims check numbers 155049 through 155419 in the amount of $2,816,389.82 for Period 9 and dated September 18, 2000; and a wire transfer to King County Library System in the amount of $25,739.45. 2. Payroll Payroll check numbers 259859 to 260053 in the amount of $520,004.49 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $668,705.40 for a grand total of $1,022,256.48 for the pay period covering September 1, 2000 to September 13, 2000. Page 5 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes September 18, 2000 C. Contract Administration 1. Project Number C9047 White River Trail Extension 05.2, PR C9047 City Council to approve Change Order Agreement No. 4 in the amount of $12,259.78 to Glacier Construction and Equipment Company for Contract Number 99-20, Project C9047, White River Trail Extension. D. Surplus Property- Police Department F4.6.1 City Council to authorize the surplus and disposal of the following equipment which has been replaced and is of no further use to the Police Department: Mobile Data Terminal Serial No. 5230S0066 Mobile Data Terminal Serial No. 314SVG0725 Mobile Data Terminal Serial No. 314SVG0728 Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to approve the Consent Agenda as modified. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no item under this section for City Council review. VI. NEW BUSINESS A. Application Number PLT00-0008 03.5 PLT00-0008 City Council to consider the request of Lakeland Communities (Evergreen Tucci) for final plat approval of Evergreen 2 Subdivision, a 76-1ot single family subdivision located in Lakeland Hills in Pierce County. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Poe seconded to approve the final plat of Evergreen 2 and instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance approving the plat. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Page 6 City of Auburn Council Meetin~ Minutes September 18, 2000 B. Application Number PLT00-0009 03.5 PLT00-0009 City Council to consider the request of Lakeland Communities (Evergreen Tucci) for final plat approval of Evergreen 3 Subdivision, a 29-1ot single family subdivision that is located in Lakeland Hills in Pierce County. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Poe seconded to approve the final plat of Evergreen 3 and instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance approving the plat. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. C. Application Number ANX0002-98 O3.1 ANX0002-98 City Council to consider amendment of the annexation petition for Lakeland, Phase II property located in Pierce County. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Poe seconded to authorize the Planning Department to amend the annexation petition for Phase II of the Lakeland property in Pierce County to include another parcel of Lakeland-owned property and the petition shall state the annexed area will assume its pro rata share of the City's existing bonded indebtedness. In response to questions from Councilmember Wagner, Planning and Community Development Director Paul Krauss explained that three legs of the Lake Tapps and Lakeland Hills Boulevard intersection were included in a previous annexation and are maintained by the City of Auburn. This annexation will bring in the southeast corner. The City of Auburn will maintain all four quarters of the intersection. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Page 7 City of Auburn Council Meetin,Q Minutes September 18, 2000 VII, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. O~inances 1. Ordinance No. 5432 A3.13.4, O4.9.1 PR 562 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 a portion of such property and property rights designated as 27617 Valley Hwy South, Tax Parcel Number 936000-0191. Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Poe seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5432. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 2. Ordinance No. 5435 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, King County, Washington, approving acceptance of grant funds from the State of Washington Military Department, Emergency Management Division, in an amount not to exceed Two Thousand Dollars, ($2,000.00), and authorizing execution of Contract No. EM010298 approving the expenditure and appropriation of said grant funds. Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Poe seconded to' introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5435. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. B. Resolutions 1. Resolution No. 3261 o5.1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk of the City Page 8 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes September t8, 2000 of Auburn to execute a Concessionaire Agreement between the City and Emerald City Baton Corps for the concession operation at the Brannan Park Ballfields. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Poe seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3261. In response to questions from Councilmember Brothers, Parks and Recreation Director Dick Deal explained that all participants of the Emerald City Baton Corps are Auburn residents. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT A. Executive Session No executive session was held this evening. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:08 PM. Charles A. Booth, Mayor ~ardson, Deputy City Clerk Page 9