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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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