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Home My WebLink About01-16-2001 CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES January 16, 2001 7:30 PM I. CALL TO ORDER A. Flag Salute Mayor Charles A. 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, Sue Singer, Pete Lewis and Stacey Brothers. Staff members present included: City Attorney Michael J. Reynolds, Planning and Community Development Director Paul Krauss, Public Works Director Christine Engler, Finance: Director Diane L. Supler, Police Chief Jim Kelly, Fire Chief Bob Johnson, Personnel Director Brenda Heineman, Parks and Recreation Director Dick Deal, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam. C. Announcements and Appointments 1. Announcements a) Hometown Hero Award Mayor Booth presented Auburn's Hometown Hero Award to Koji Norikane in recognition of his numerous contributions to the community, including service on the King County Farmland Preservation Program Committee and the City of Auburn Parks Board. Mr. Norikane was accompanied by his wife, Mary, their three children and several grandchildren. Page 1 City of Aubum Council Meetinn Minutes January 16, 200t 2. Appointments There was no appointment for City Council consideration. D. Agenda Modifications Ordinance No. 5502 was added as an agenda modific;ation and transmitted under Item VII.A.5 of these minutes. II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings No public hearing was scheduled for this evening. B. AudienCe Participation This is the place on the agenda where the public is invitecl to speak to the City Council on any issue. Brian Love, 38 East Main Street, Auburn, WA Mr. Love identified himself as owner of Tory's Restaurant located at 38 East Main Street in Auburn. Mr. Love spoke in favor of implementing a citizens review panel that other cities have to oversee the operation of the city's justice department. He recalled an incident that occurred at his restaurant on January 13, 2001. He reported that an Auburn Police Department bicycle officer entered the restaurant and inquired regarding one of the restaurant's patrons. The officer made derogatory comments rega~rding the patron and the business. Mr. Love objected to the officer's actions describing them as harassment and discrimination. Mr. Love advised he has forwarded a complaint to the U. S. Department of Justice as a Title 2, Americans with Disabilities Act violation. Chief Kelly advised that he was made aware of Mr. Love's complaint. The incident was investigated and the appropriate action was taken. Chief Kelly offered to discuss the matter further with Mr. Love. C. Correspondence No correspondence was received for City Council review. Page 2 City of Auburn Council Meeting3 Minutes January 16, 2001 III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS A3.7.6 A. Municipal Services Chair Poe reported the Municipal Services Committee met this evening at 5:00. The Committee reviewed and recommended approval for the re-advertisement of Project No. C0005 for the Solids Handling and Decant Facility and Ordinance No. 5500 regarding Airport tie down and rental fees. The Committee also discussed the solid waste consultant contract. The Committee recommends that the City accept Waste Management's proposal to extend their contract from July 1, 2001 to December 31, 2001. Police Chief Kelly also reported on police staffing and level of service. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for February 5, 2001 at 5:00 PM. B. Planning & Community Development Chair Borden reported the Planning and Community Development Committee met January 8, 2001. The Committee discussed Ordinance No. 5498, which approves a grant from the ~rWCA for Afterschool programs. The Committee recommended approval of Resolution No. 3313 approving an Agreement between Auburn and Sumner regarding potential annexation areas, and approved the bid award for Project No. C9062, Brannan Park Sport Field Relighting. The Committee also discussed legal services relating to code enforcement issues, the state wetland banking program, and the proposed YMCA community center. Additionally, the Committee received a presentation from the Green River Communify College Small Business Assistance Center. The next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for January 22, 2001 at 6:30 PM. C. Public Works Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met January 8, 2001. The Committee discussed several contract administration items that appear on this evening's agenda. The (::;ommittee discussed several water depadment issues and began ranking capital projects for the storm drainage utility. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for January 22, 2001 at 4:30 PM. Page 3 City of Auburn Council Meetingl Minutes January 16, 2001 D. Finance Chair Barber reported the Finance Committee met this evening at 6:00. The Committee reviewed claims vouchers and discussed automatic meter reading, the 2001 Budget, the energy tax, and computer furniture. The next regular meeting of the, Finance Committee is scheduled for February 5, 2001 at 6:30 PM. IV. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes 1. Minutes of the January 2, 2001 regular City Council meeting. B. Vouchers F4.9.2,F4.9.5 1. Claims Claims check numbers 158415 through 158693 in the amount of $894,735.85 for Period 13 and dated January 16, 2001; Claims check numbers 158242 through 158414 in the amount of $2,066,415.57 for Period 14 and dated January 16, 2001; and wire transfers in the amount of $773,398.08. C. Contract Administration 1. Public Works Project Number C9062 05.2 City Council to award the bid for Brannan Park Improvements, Sport Field #1 Relighting, Project Number C9062, Contract Number 00-23 to RMA Lighting, Inc., on their low bid of $157,470.00 including Washington State sales tax. 2. Public Works Project Number PR 601 O4.11.1 PR 601 City Council to grant permission to solicit bids through the Small Works Roster for Public Works Project Number PR 601, Algona Intertie Project. Page 4 Citv of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes January 16, 200t 3. Public Works Project Number PR 629 04.11.1 PR 629 City Council to grant permission to solicit bids frorn qualified bidders for Public Works Project Number PR 629, Coal Creek Springs and Fulmer Field Corrosion Control Treatment Facilities. 4. Public Works Project Number C0005 04.7.9 City Council to grant permission to re-advertise for bids for Public Works Project Number C0005, Street Waste Solids Handling and Decant Facility. 5. Amendment No. I to Agreement with Pacific Groundwater Group A3.16.9 City. Council to approve Amendment No. I to the Agreement with Pacific Groundwater Group in the amount of $42,274.00 for work related to maintenance and repair of Well 5. 6. Amendment No. 5 to Agreement with Economic and Engineering Services, Inc. A3.16.9, O4.11.1 PR 629 City Council to approve Amendment No. 5 to the Agreement with Economic and Engineering Services, Inc., in the amount of $82,165.00 for work related to Public Works Project Numbers PR 629 and C0018. 7. Amendment No. 7 to Agreement with Tetra Tech/KGM Inc. A3.16.9, 04.8 City Council to approve Amendment No. 7 to the Agreement with Tetra Tech/KCM Inc. in the amount of $153,432.00 for work related to the Stormwater Comprehensive Plan. 8. Amendment No. 15 to Agreement with Sverdrup Civil Inc. A3.16.9, O4.9.1 PR 562 City Council to approve Amendment No. 15 to the Agreement with Sverdrup Civil, Inc. in the amount of $498,250 for work related to PR 562, South 277th Street Reconstruction Project. Page 5 City of Auburn Council Meeting3 Minutes January 16, 2001 Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to approve the Consent Agenda. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no item under this section for City Council review. VI. NEW BUSINESS There was no item under this section for City Council review. VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Ordinances 1. Ordinance No. 5498 F5.3 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving a contract with School's Out Consortium/YWCA of Seattle-King County-Snohomish County to accept Twenty-two Thousand, Five Hundred and seventy-two dollars ($22,572.00) in grant funds to cover operation and training costs to continue and expand the Afterschool Program at Mt. Baker Middle School. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5498. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 2. Ordinance No. 5499 04.5.1, F5.5 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway funds as provided in the Construction and Maintenance Agreement between the City and the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway for PR 562, South 277th Street Reconstruction Project and approving an amendment revising Article III of said Agreement. Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmernber Poe seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5499. Page 6 City of Auburn Council Meetinn Minutes January' 16, 2001 MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 3. Ordinance No. 5500 04.4.9.3, F4.3 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Auburn City Code Section 12.56.045 entitled "Airport Tie Down, Hangar and Storage Re~ntal Fees" contained in Auburn City Code Chapter 12.56 entitled "Airport" authorizing a surcharge in addition to the tie down, hangar and storage rental fees at the Auburn Municipal Airport for the purpose of providing increased security. Councilmember Poe moved and Councilmembe~r Wagner seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5500 with a change in the surcharge fee amount from $4.00 to :$3.00. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 4. Ordinance No. 5501 03.1 ANX0002-00 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, King County, Washington, amending Ordinance No. 5487 entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn annexing to the city a 40 acre parcel of land known as the "P-4" park property for municipal purposes", adopted December 18, 2000 to provide the correct legal description. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5501. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 5. Ordinance No. 5502 A3.13.4, O4.9.1 PR 562 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Ordinance 5449, which authorized the acquisition of certain property and/or property rights, acquisition of any necessary easements and/or ,easement rights and/or temporary construction easements by eminent domain, provided for the payment thereof; authorized the City Attorney to prepare a petition for condemnation in the Page 7 City of Auburn Council Meetinn Minutes January' 16, 2001 Superior Court in and for the County of King and for the prosecution thereof for the acquisition of such property and property rights of property located at 27605 78th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032, Tax Parcel Number 000680-0004 as are necessary for City Project PR 562. Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmernber Poe seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5502. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. B. Resolutions 1. Resolution No. 3313 03.4.1.12 A Resolution of the City Council of the City olt: Auburn, Washington, authorizing an amendment to the Agreement approved by Resolution 2762 which Agreement is entitled "An Agreement between the cities of Sumner and Auburn relating to Potential Annexation Area designation" amending the Agreement to provide that the City of Auburn will accept ownership and maintenance of the ramps for the Lake Tapps Parkway at the East Valley Highway and c,f a storm drainage facility. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3313. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 2. Resolution No. 3314 03.9 v-01-01 A Resolution of the City Council of the City or' Auburn, Washington, fixing a time for a public hearing on the petition for vacation of a portion of the north side of 1 st E;treet SW between "C' and "D" Streets SW, within the city of Auburn, Washington. Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Poe seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3314. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Page 8 City of Auburn Council Meeting; Minutes January 16, 2001 VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT A. Storm Drainage Utility Rates Mayor Booth reported that staff is reviewing the most recently adopted storm drainage utility .rates. Further information will be presented at a later date. B. Executive Session No executive session was held this evening. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council this ~;vening, the meeting adjourned at 8:50 PM. Approved on the ,.CA) ;)' day of~ ,201:)1. Charles A. Booth, Mayor D lie Daskam, City Clerk Page 9