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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-04-2001 CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES June 4, 2001 7:30 PM 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, Sue Singer, Pete Lewis and Stacey Brothers. Councilmembers Trish Borden and Fred Poe were excused. Staff members present included: Fire Chief Bob Johnson, Assistant Fire Chief Russ Vandyer, Police Chief Jim Kelly, Parks and Recreation Director Dick Deal, Acting Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Budget Manager Lee Hall, Public Works Director Christine Engler, Assistant Planning Director Lynn Rued, Assistant City Attorney Judith Ausman, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam. C. Announcements and Appointments 1. Announcements a) Proclamation - Hire a Veteran Month Mayor Booth read and presented Mr. Donald Sparks, Veterans Employment Representative for the Washington State Employment Security Department, with a proclamation declaring the month of June as "Hire a Veteran Month" in the city of Auburn. Page I City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes June 4, 2001 b) "Dream Team" Mayor Booth introduced members of the Riverside High School "Dream Team". Five students, Scott Thompson, Sally White, Aaron Morales, Rick Sargent and Chad Winslow worked as a team to create a car for the Daimler Chrysler Corporation "Build Your Dream Vehicle" competition. The Auburn Dream Team constructed a car, named the Mojave, which had interchangeable styles, from a station wagon to a convertible and coupe form. The Team's entry took first place in the regional competition and took first place at the national competition in Detroit, Michigan. Members of the team introduced Riverside High School Principal Diana Pratt and thanked her for her support. Mayor Booth presented members of the Team with certificates of recognition for their achievement. 2. Appointments There was no appointment for City Council consideration. D. Agenda Modifications Agenda modifications included the addition of the presentation of a proclamation for "Hire a Veteran Month", the transmittal of the May 29, 2001 Public Works Committee minutes under Item III.C of these minutes, transmittal of corrected minutes for the May 21, 2001 Council meeting, the addition of a contract change order for Public Works Project Number C0005 transmitted under Item IV.C.4 of these minutes, the addition of Ordinance No. 5554 transmitted under Item VII.A.3 of these minutes, the transmittal of corrected text for Ordinance No. 5557 transmitted under Item VII.A.4 of these minutes and the addition of Resolution No. 3360 transmitted under Item VII.B.3 of these minutes. II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings No public hearing was scheduled for this evening. Page 2 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes June 4, 2001 B. Audience Participation This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City Council on any issue. Mike Morrisette, 4702 Mill Pond Drive SE, Auburn, WA Mr. Mordsette, Executive Director of the Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce, spoke in favor of Ordinance No. 5547, amending the 2001 Budget to include a $24,000 appropriation for the South King County Business Enterprise Center. The appropriation would pay for a portion of the first year's rent for the Business Enterprise Center located at 108 South Division Street. The Chamber of Commerce and Green River Community College would also contribute to the first year's rent. The Enterprise Center will provide a mix of business and community services including a small business assistance center, a resource library, the site for the Leadership Institute of South Puget Sound, a site for an adult continuing education center, a visitor information center, and a site for the Chamber and economic development efforts. Mr. Morrisette also spoke in favor of Ordinance No. 5554, which would establish a lodging tax advisory committee to study the imposition of a lodging tax. He expressed support for implementing a lodging tax, the proceeds of which could be used to fund tourism promotion for Aubum. Deanna Keener, 5500 South 360th Street, Auburn, WA Ms. Keener spoke on behalf of Green River Community College and the Small Business Assistance Center. She invited the Council to attend the Small Business Assistance Center open house scheduled for tomorrow from 1-4:00 PM. She spoke in favor of the Small Business Assistance Center and urged the Council's support. Nancy Krauss, Aubum Downtown Association, 10 B Street NE, Auburn, WA Ms. Krauss spoke in favor of the Small Business Assistance Center and urged the Council's support for the Center. Debby Combs, 1815 L Street SE, Aubum, WA Ms. Combs encouraged the Council to adopt Resolution No. 3359 authorizing the City to enter into interlocal agreement with City of Page 3 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes June 4, 2001 Pacific for a Narcotics Control Program. She described instances of drug activity, disorderly conduct and trespassing in her neighborhood over the past several years. The Police Department was recently able to make several arrests related to drug activity in her neighborhood. However, she learned that the King County Prosecutor's Office may decline to prosecute the case. She urged the Council to hire additional law and drug enforcement officers for the south end of Auburn. She also urged the Council to monitor the King County Prosecutor's Office record for prosecuting Auburn's cases. Police Chief Kelly responded by explaining that it takes months to prepare a case and establish probable cause for an arrest. The case then goes to the King County Prosecutor's Office for review and filing of charges. Mayor Booth noted the lack of resources in the King County criminal justice system. Mayor also noted the City of Auburn has the second highest ratio of law enforcement officers to 1,000 population for cities in King County. He assured Ms. Combs that the City would continue its level of enforcement in Auburn. C. Correspondence No correspondence was received for City Council review. III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS A3.7.6 A. Municipal Services Vice Chair Wagner reported the Muncipal Services Committee held a special meeting on Tuesday, May 29, 2001, to receive information on the solid waste bids. It appears that the City will be able to offer curbside recycling at a reasonable cost. The new solid waste contract will be implemented the first of the year. The Municipal Services Committee met this evening at 5:00 PM. The Committee discussed and recommended approval of a Change Order for Public Works Project Number C0005, Resolution No. 3359, and Resolution No. 3360. The Committee also received an update on the parking garage commercial development and parking management. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for June 18, 2001 at 5:00 PM. Page 4 City of Auburn Council Meetin~l Minutes June 4, 2001 B. Planning & Community Development Vice Chair Singer reported the Planning and Community Development Committee meeting scheduled for May 29, 2001 was canceled due to the Chair's illness. The next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for June 11, 2001 at 6:30 PM. C. Public Works Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met May 29, 2001. The Committee reviewed and recommended approval of contract administration items on the agenda this evening. The Committee also briefly reviewed the draft water franchise agreement with Pacific, and reviewed the mid-year budget adjustments. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for June 11, 2001 at 4:30 PM. D. Finance Chair Barber reported the Finance Committee met this evening at 6:00. The Committee reviewed and recommended approval of claims and payroll vouchers, surplus property, Ordinance No. 5554, Ordinance No. 5541, and Ordinance No. 5547. The Committee also discussed the Eden Systems software conversion. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for June 18, 2001 at 6:30 PM. IV. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes 1. Minutes of the May 21, 2001 regular City Council meeting. B. Vouchers F4.9.2,F4.9.5 1. Claims Claims check numbers 301433 through 301888 in the amount of .I;1,791,756.92 and dated June 4, 2001. 2. Payroll Payroll check numbers 263026 to 263212 in the amount of $339,170.39 and electronic deposit transmissions in the Page 5 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes June 4, 2001 amount of $694,349.86 for a grand total of $1,033,520.25 for the pay period covering May 16, 2001 to May 30, 2001. C. Contract Administration 1. Public Works Project Number C9053 O4.10.2 City Council to award Contract Number 01-07, Project Number C9053, 2nd and "A" Street SW Traffic Signal, to Totem Electric on their low bid of $103,393.00. 2. Professional Services Agreement with Tetra Tech/KCM, Inc. A3.16.9, O3.4.1.10 City Council to approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. AG-C-130 with Tetra Tech/KCM, Inc., for completion of the City's 2001 Stormwater Comprehensive Drainage Plan. 3. Professional Services Agreement with Transportation Consulting Northwest A3.16.9 City Council to approve Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. AG-C-110 with Transportation Consulting Northwest for traffic engineering consulting services. 4. Public Works Project Number C0005 04.7.9 C0005 City Council to approve Contract Change Order No. 1, in the total amount of $26,690.00 to Contract No. 00-18 with Skaar Construction, Inc. for work on Project C0005, Street Waste Solids Handling and Decant Facility. D. Surplus Property F4,6.1 1. Finance Department City Council to authorize the surplus and disposal of the following described property: Make Model Sedal # City Asset # T)'pe HP Paint Jet XL 2934a17790 101099 Non repairable Pdnter DTK Keen 4035 c930009078 46 Non repairable PC DTK Gra~ka 4F 34914600k 17116 Non repairable PC Maxar 286 7011003-01 70 Non repairable PC DTK Gra~ka 4v2-d 3511v20018L 148 Non repairable PC DTK Grafika 4v2-d 11400070151162 Non repairable PC Page 6 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes June 4, 2001 DTK Gra~ka 4F 1320090 103172 Non repairable PC DTK Gra~ka 4F 3491460002L 17119 Non repairable PC DTK FEAT-39D c94008799 5500000298 Non repairable PC Genedc N/A 1330010911088 Non repairable PC DTK N/A C94006398 158 Non repairable PC MiniTeam 1200 MN001860 Modem 1 file cabinet 1 printer 3 desks Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to approve the Consent Agenda as modified. Chair Wagner requested that Item IV.C.4, Change Order No. 1 for Contract No. 00-18, include the following language: "not to exceed $247,000 budget authority." Councilmember Barber concurred. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0. V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no item under this section for City Council review. VI. NEW BUSINESS A. Application Number LLA00-0024 A3.13.1.9 City Council to consider the request from Evergreen Tucci Partners LLC for a lot line adjustment for parcels located along Lakeland Hills Way at Linear Park. Assistant Planning Director Rued presented the staff report for Application Number LLA00-0024. The lot line adjustment is related to Linear Park located in Lakeland South. Approximately a year ago, Lakeland deeded Linear Park to the City and constructed the first phase of the park. It was discovered that in a few places, Lakeland constructed the park on their property. Lakeland has requested a lot line adjustment to correct property lines. Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to authorize the Mayor to sign the lot line adjustment application as "property owner" and for the Mayor to execute a deed of the same or similar mechanism as required to fully execute the subject transaction. Page 7 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes June 4, 2001 MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0. VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. O~inances 1. Ordinance No. 5541 O1.8.1 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, extending for three years the effective date of the juvenile curfew and parental responsibility ordinance, codified in Chapter 9.50 of the Auburn City Code, establishing findings of fact, and setting forth penalties for violators. Before the reading of Ordinance No. 5541, Mayor Booth briefly reported on the curfew. A written analysis of the curfew was provided to the Councilmembers previously. Mayor Booth noted that this year he is recommending the Council extend the curfew ordinance for three years, rather than one year as in the past. The curfew ordinance is a valuable tool for police officers and helpful to parents. Mayor Booth reported that in the past year there has been one violation of the curfew. He urged the Council to extend the curfew ordinance for an additional three years. Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5541. Councilmember Brothers expressed opposition to the ordinance. He believes the ordinance usurps parental rights and responsibilities and denies a class of citizens of its constitutional rights. Councilmember Brothers stated that the curfew ordinance is unnecessary and in his view is not a defensible ordinance. Councilmember Barber spoke in favor of the curfew ordinance. She commented that the curfew ordinance is a useful tool for police. MOTION CARRIED. 4-1. Councilmember Brothers voted no. Page 8 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes June 4, 2001 2. Ordinance No. 5547 F3.15 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Ordinance No. 5467, the 2001 Budget Ordinance, adopted December 18, 2000, and as amended by Ordinance No. 5517, adopted February 20, 2001, and authorizing the Mayor to accept Schedule "A" which relates to the City of Auburn 2001 Budget additional appropriations and reallocation of funds in various accounts in several funds pursuant to RCW 35A.33.120, and setting forth findings. Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5547 with corrections to page 1 of Schedule A to change the description of "State grants - DSHS (Parks)" under General Fund Revenues to read "Federal grants - DSHS (Parks)" and removal of the Planning items under General Fund Expenditures. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0. 3. Ordinance No. 5554 A3.8.23, F6.15 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, adding a new Auburn City Code Chapter 2.76 entitled "Lodging Tax Advisory Committee" establishing a lodging tax advisory committee for the purpose of reviewing and commenting on the imposition and levying of a lodging tax within the city of Aubum. Councilmember Lewis moved and Councilmember Brothers seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5554. Councilmember Singer questioned the reason for not bringing forward an ordinance to implement the tax. Acting Finance Director Coleman explained that once a committee is established and appointed, the Committee has forty-five days to consider and make a recommendation on the ordinance to implement the tax. After the forty-five day Page 9 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes June 4, 2001 period has elapsed, the Council can act on the committee's recommendation. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0. 4. Ordinance No. 5557 03.4.2.1.2 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Auburn City Code Chapter 18.48 entitled "Supplemental Development Standards" by adding a new Auburn City Code Section 18.48.140 entitled "Gated Residential Subdivisions" to provide guidelines and requirements in gated residential subdivisions. Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5557. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0. 5. Ordinance No. 5558 04.9.1 PR 562, 04.5.5 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board funds as provided in the Bridge Crossing and Maintenance Agreement between the City and the Union Pacific Railroad for PR562, South 277th Street Reconstruction Project. Assistant City Attorney Ausman noted a correction to page 2 of the Crossing Agreement. The amount of $1,200,000 at the end of Article 2.B should be deleted. Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5558 as corrected. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0. Page 10 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes June 4, 2001 B. Resolutions 1. Resolution No. 3355 A1.17 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor. and City Clerk to approve a one year extension for the lease of certain city property to King County Department of Public Health leasing of city space adjacent to the North Fire Station located at 1101 D Street NE, for the purpose of providing living and office facilities for a King County Paramedic Unit and additional space inside the City's apparatus maintenance facility Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3355. In response to a question from Councilmember Brothers, Chief Johnson explained that Resolution No. 3355 extends the existing lease agreement for an additional year. Fire Department staff members are in the process of reevaluating the lease provisions and the lease amount for future lease agreements. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0. 2. Resolution No. 3359 ol .5 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, King County, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to enter into an Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with the City of Pacific to form a Narcotics Control Program. Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3359. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0. Page 11 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes June 4, 2001 3. Resolution No. 3360 A3.3.1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, expressing support for the efforts of "It Plays in Peoria Productions" to obtain a Low Power FM radio station license. Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3360. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0. VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT A. Curfew Per Ordinance No. 5404 the need for a juvenile curfew ordinance shall be reviewed annually. By June 4, 2001, the Mayor reviews Ordinance No. 5404 and reports and makes recommendations to the City Council concerning the effectiveness of and the continuing need for this ordinance. See Item VII.A.1 of these minutes for the Mayor's report regarding the curfew ordinance. B. Executive Session No executive session was held. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:36 PM. APPROVED THIS/~"/'DAY OF JUNE, 2001. Charles A. Booth, Mayor D lie Daskam, City Clerk Page12