HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-17-2001 CITY OF AUBURN
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
September 17, 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: Fire Chief Bob Johnson, Parks
and Recreation Director Dick Deal, Planning and Community
Development Director Paul Krauss, Finance Director Shelley
Coleman, Human Resources Director Brenda Heineman, Economic
Development Manager AI Hicks, Budget and Finance Manager Lee
Hall, Traffic Engineer Michael Fuess, Public Works Director
Christine Engler, Transportation Planner Joe Welsh, Assistant City
Attorney Judith Ausman, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam.
C, Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a) Proclamation - Day of Concern for the Hungry
Mayor Booth presented a proclamation declaring
September 29, 2001 as "Day of Concern for the
Hungry" in the city of Auburn to Mr. Jack Laverty
representing the Auburn Food Bank. Mr. Laverty
thanked the community for its support and announced
a food drive on September 29, 2001 at the Auburn
Fred Meyer and Auburn Top Foods stores.
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b) Hometown Hem Award
Mayor Booth presented Auburn's Hometown Hem
Award to Elaine Prenovost. Ms. Prenovost was
accompanied by several of her children,
grandchildren, and great-grandchildren as well as
many friends and well-wishers. Mayor Booth,
together with the City Council, thanked Ms. Prenovost
for her long history of community activism and
contributions to making Auburn a better place to live.
2. Appointments
There were no appointments for City Council consideration.
D. Agenda Modifications
Agenda modifications included the removal of Ordinance No. 5587
from the agenda, the addition of Resolution No. 3388 and
Resolution No. 3389.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1. :2009 Preliminary Budget
F3.16
In preparation of the 2002 Preliminary Budget, all interested
persons are encouraged to participate in this public hearing
by making comments, proposals, and suggestions on
matters for the City Council and Mayor to consider in
development of the 2002 Budget. The City Council will
consider revenue sources and possible increases in property
tax revenues.
Finance Director Coleman presented the staff report on the
2002 Preliminary Budget hearing including revenue sources
and possible increases in property tax revenues.
Councilmembers were provided a paper copy of the 2002
Preliminary Budget power point presentation.
The 2002 General Fund revenues are estimated at
$37,291,900, including $11,198,800 in property tax,
$12,825,000 in sales tax, $6,448,400 in utility tax, $841,500
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in other taxes, $1,531,000 in licenses, permits and fines,
$1,631,600 in intergovernmental revenue, $1,442,500 in
charges for services and $1,373,100 in miscellaneous
revenues.
Ms. Coleman presented a comparison of the estimated
revenues from property tax, sales and use tax, interfund
utility tax, other utility tax, admission tax, gambling tax and
other taxes from the 2001 Budget to the 2002 Preliminary
Budget.
The property tax levy is calculated at a levy rate of $2.99 per
$1,000 of assessed valuation. The levy is based on an
estimated four percent (4%) increase in assessed valuation.
The levy is set at Implicit Price Deflator (IPD) rate 1.89%.
The budget, however, contains a property tax levy set at one
percent (1%), which is in line with proposed Initiative 747.
Ms. Coleman explained that complete and accurate new
construction and improvement valuations are not available
from King County as yet. For the purpose of the preliminary
budget, staff estimated new construction at $50 million in
King County and $41 million in Pierce County. Therefore,
$293,100 of the property tax increase is related to new
construction.
Ms. Coleman reviewed the Referendum 47 which limits
property tax levy increases to the rate of inflation as
measured by the increase in the Implicit Price Deflator (IPD)
and requires a simple majority of the City Council to
approve. The Council may levy up to 106% of the prior
year's levy with a super majority vote of the Council.
Ms. Coleman reviewed the impact of proposed Initiative 747
(I-747) on the City's property tax revenue. Without a vote of
the public, 1-747 limits increases in property tax to the lesser
of one percent or the IPD. The 2001 IPD provides $100,000
more in property tax than allowed under proposed 1-747.
Ms. Coleman outlined the annual impact of proposed 1-747
through the year 2007.
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Ms. Coleman presented sales tax revenues history from
1997 to 2001. She noted that the 2002 sales tax revenue is
estimated at a slight decrease.
Ms. Coleman presented a comparison of the licenses,
permits and fines revenues for 2001 and 2002. All
categories remain either static or include a slight increase.
Ms. Coleman presented a comparison of intergovernmental
revenues for 2001 and 2002. Intergovernmental revenues
include grants, local government assistance (replaces Motor
Vehicle Excise Tax) liquor excise, liquor profits, basic life
support, and the Muckleshoot casino compact.
Ms. Coleman reviewed charges for services for 2001 and
estimated charges for services for 2002. Charges for
services include sale of maps and copies, fire protection
services, adult probation, outside engineering, plan check
fees, and recreation classes, arts and senior programs.
Ms. Coleman presented the miscellaneous revenue
categories including interest income, rent (interfund rental
rates), motor vehicle fuel tax, insurance recovery, and other
miscellaneous revenue.
Ms. Coleman presented the short term forecast for the City.
She predicted that taxable retail sales will decline,
employment and income growth will remain feeble, overall
economic environment will decline compared to previous
years' growth, 1-747 will limit future property tax levies, if
passed. The ten-year regional outlook (according to the
Puget Sound Economic Forecaster) predicts 320,000 new
jobs, $91 billion growth in personal income, and 446,000
new residents.
Ms. Coleman reviewed the changes in revenues since 1997.
Revenues increased by 7.06% in 1998, 5.84% in 1999,
12.19% in 2000 and 3.26% in 2001. The high energy costs
have sustained the revenues for 2001.
In response to a question from Councilmember Brothers
regarding the estimated gambling tax for 2002, Ms. Coleman
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explained that the City may not receive the amount of
gambling tax budgeted for 2001. She estimated the trend is
for less revenue from gambling activities.
Mayor Booth opened the public hearing.
Michael Weekley, 805 1 lth Street NE, Auburn, WA
Mr. Weekley inquired regarding the amount of revenue
received from the Muckleshoot casino compact. Planning
and Community Development Director Krauss explained that
the State's compact with the Tribe requires them to pay up
to two percent of their revenue to pay for local government
services such as police, fire and emergency medical. The
City must justify the amount received through the compact.
Mr. Krauss stated that the impacts on transportation
infrastructure are not included among the local government
services that can be reimbursed. The City is compensated
the year after the services are expended.
Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Brothers
seconded to close the public hearing.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Section 108 Ioan Guarantee Funds
F5.4.3.2
The City Council invites public comment on the City's
proposed application to the Department of Housing and
Urban Development for the use of $1,237,000 of Section
108 funds for the purpose of creating employment for
low/moderate income persons through the acquisition and
development of 14,000 square feet of commercial space in
the parking garage located at the Auburn transit center.
Economic Development Manager AI Hicks presented the
staff report for the public hearing on Section 108 Loan
Guarantee Funds. This hearing represents the second of
two public hearings required on the City's proposal to apply
for Section 108 Loan Guarantee Funds to create
employment through the acquisition of 14,000 square feet of
commercial space in the parking garage that will serve the
transit center. At the conclusion of the hearing, the Council
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is requested to approve the preparation of an application for
the Department of Housing and Urban Development for the
use of $1,237,000 for Section 108 Loan Guarantee Funds.
In response to a question from Councilmember Brothers, Mr.
Hicks explained that the City could apply for up to $2 million
in Section 108 Loan Guarantee Funds.
Mayor opened the public hearing. No one in the audience
requested to speak regarding this issue.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to close the public hearing.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to direct staff to prepare an application for Section
108 Funds for commercial space at the transit center.
In response to questions from Councilmembers, Mr. Hicks
explained that the interest rate on the loan funds would be
fixed at the T-bill rate. The term of the loan would be 20
years.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
B. Audience Participation
This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak
to the City Council on any issue.
Virginia Haugen, 2503 R Street SE, Auburn, WA
Ms. Haugen inquired regarding the following: the name of the
builder for the renovation of the J C Penney building, whether the
City has an ordinance which provides for automatic pay raises for
department directors, and the state law regarding how bicycles are
to be used on public rights-of-way including sidewalks.
Planning and Community Development Director Krauss advised
that the City does not have information on who the contractor will
be for the renovation of the J C Penney building.
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Human Resource Director Heineman reported that pay increases
are included as part of the budget process and are not determined
until November or December of each year.
Police Chief Kelly responded that bicycle riders must yield to
pedestrians when riding on the sidewalk.
Leonard Bruski, 1209 G Street SE, Auburn, WA
Mr. Bruski expressed concern with Scarff Motors parking vehicles
on sidewalks in his neighborhood and other vehicles which create
visibility problems for traffic. Mayor Booth requested Chief of
Police Kelly investigate Mr. Bruski's complaint.
Mike Weekley, Scootie Brown,
Mr. Weekley inquired regarding the status of Scootie Brown Park.
Parks and Recreation Director Deal advised that Ordinance No.
5587 authorizing an Agreement for the Development and Lease of
property at Scootie Brown Park has been removed from this
evening's agenda. The proposed Agreement is to create a new
parking lot at the park to provide safer entry and more parking.
The building that is in the park will be demolished, the basketball
court will be relocated, additional landscaping will be planted, the
current play apparatus will be removed, and a new pickleball court
will be constructed. A new play apparatus has been installed in
Indian Tom Park, which serves the same neighborhood as Scootie
Brown Park.
Kathleen Weigel, Interim Advocacy Coordinator for Domestic
Abuse Women's Network (DAWN)
Ms. Weigal was accompanied by DAWN Board members, Dawn
and Lynn. She thanked the Council for their past support of DAWN
and the City's proposed intent to support DAWN's shelter service.
C. Correspondence
No correspondence was received for City Council review.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A3.7.6
A. Municipal Services
Councilmember Poe reported the Municipal Services Committee
met this evening at 5:00. The Committee discussed solid waste
rates; received budget presentations for Police, Fire and Solid
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Waste; and discussed a draft grant for a parking study in the
downtown area. The next Municipal Services Committee is
scheduled for October 1, 2001 at 5:00 PM.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Borden reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met September 10, 2001. The Committee discussed
Section 108 Loan Guarantee Funds, an agreement related to
Senior Rights Assistance (Resolution No. 3388), an agreement
with Auburn Respite Care, an agreement with the White River
Valley Historical Society regarding the museum, and agricultural
lands and urban separator issues. The Committee also received a
presentation from staff on neighborhood planning for the A Street
area. The next regular meeting of the Planning and Community
Development Committee is scheduled for September 24, 2001 at
6:30 PM.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met
September 10, 2001. The Committee reviewed contract
administration items and discussed streetscape management and
the Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan. The next regular
meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for
September 24, 2001 at 4:30 PM.
D. Finance
Chair Barber reported the Finance Committee met this evening at
6:30. The Committee reviewed and discussed payroll and claims
vouchers and the equipment rental budget. The Committee also
discussed the employee assistance program, a report on the jail
negotiating oversight group, probation programs, and the
leadership institute. The next regular meeting of the Finance
Committee is scheduled for October 1, 2001 at 6:30 PM.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes
1. Minutes of the September 4, 2001 regular City Council
meeting.
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B. Vouchers
F4.9.2,F4.9.5
1. Claims
Claims check numbers 304285 through 304610 in the
amount of $2,554,787.83 dated September 17, 2001; and
wire transfers in the amount of $676,765.48.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 264529 to 264717 in the amount of
$531,193.10 and electronic deposit transmissions in the
amount of $759,721.85 for a grand total of $1,290,914.95 for
the pay period covering August 30, 2001 to September 12,
2001.
C. Contract Administration
1. Professional Services Agreement with Parametrix
A3.16.9
City Council to approve Amendment No. I to Agreement No.
AG-C-140 with Parametrix for work related to the Water
Resource (Wellhead) Protection Program.
2. Professional Services Agreement with Roth Hill Fngineering
Partners
A3.16.9, O3.4.1.13
City Council to approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No.
AG-C-99 with Roth Hill Engineering Partners for work related
to the Sewer Comprehensive Plan.
3. Consultant Agreements in Support of Water Rights
Development Project
o4.11, A3.16.9
City Council to approve consultant agreements for the final
phase of the Water Rights Development Project, in securing
primary water rights for Well 6 and Well 7. Consultant
contracts are with Roth Hill Engineering Partners, Northwest
Hydraulic Consultants, A. C. Kindig & Company, Cedarock
Consultants, Inc., and Pacific Groundwater Group.
Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to approve the Consent Calendar.
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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. O~inances
1. Ordinance No. 5577
A3.13.2.2
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
an Agreement between the Auburn Regional Medical Center
(ARMC) and the City of Auburn amending City Ordinance
No. 5388 to allow for the vacation of retained sanitary sewer
easements.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5577.
Councilmember Singer abstained from voting due to a
conflict of interest.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-0.
2. Ordinance No. 5587
A3.17, O5.1.2
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
an Agreement for the Development and Lease of property at
Scootie Brown Park.
Ordinance No. 5587 was removed from the agenda.
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3. Ordinance No. 5588
A3.13.4, O5.1.2
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, accepting ownership of the Veterans Memorial,
located in Veterans Memorial Park, Auburn, Washington, as
agreed to in Resolution No. 3166, dated February 7, 2000.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5588.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 3384
04.9.3
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, adopting the 2002-2007 Six Year
Transportation Improvement Program of the City of Auburn
pursuant to R.C.W, Chapter 35.77 of the Laws of the State
of Washington.
Public Works Director Engler announced that the following
corrections are to be made to the spreadsheet identified as
City of Auburn 2002-2007 Six Year Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP):
Project Number 19, strike the project funding reflected
under the year 2007.
Change the project which appears after Project
Number 29 and identified as Project Number "20" to
read Project Number "30".
Project Number 31, the year 2007 columns, move the
project funding of $541,000 from the impact fee
column to the grant column.
Correct the totals of the year 2007 columns
accordingly.
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Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3384 as corrected by
Public Works Director Engler.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Resolution No. 3386
A3.17, O4.4.9.1.3
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
a Lease Agreement with Aviation Properties, Inc., for a
ground lease at the Auburn Municipal Airport.
Councilmember Poe moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3386.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Resolution No. 3388
04.4,2
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, King
County, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the 2001-2002 Senior Rights Assistance Outreach
Sites Memorandum of Agreement between the City and
Senior Services' Senior Rights Assistance.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3388.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
4. Resolution No. 3389
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, expressing its deep sympathy to the families
and loved ones of those killed and to those injured in the
terrorist attacks September 11, 2001 in New York City,
Washington D.C.; and Pennsylvania to express appreciation
to the firefighters, emergency and police personnel and
volunteers working to search for survivors and to remove
debris safely; and in support of our governmenrs actions to
protect the United States and its citizens.
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Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Lewis
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3389.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT
A. Capital Facilities Plan
The City's consultant for the Capital Facilities Plan, Randy Young
of Henderson Young and Company, addressed the Council
regarding the preparations for the Council's September 25, 2001
work session on the update to the Capital Facilities Plan. He gave
a brief overview of the review process. In order to streamline the
process, project scorecards were distributed to the Council on
September 14, 2001 for completion prior to the work session. He
stressed that the scorecards do not represent votes, but are more
like a survey. The purpose of the scorecards is to identify projects
where there is significant agreement and those that do not have
significant agreement. He requested the Council return the
scorecards by September 20, 2001.
Councilmember Wagner inquired regarding the revenue scorecard,
specifically the "N/A" designation for some revenues. Mr. Young
explained that the categories designated "N/A" represent sources
that have already been accepted or are already used to their
maximum.
In response to a question from Councilmember Lewis, Mr. Young
noted that the costs for the water, sewer and storm utilities are not
reflected on the scorecards. Engineering and Finance staff
members are finalizing the costs and will be made available at the
work session.
B. Fxecutive Session
No executive session was held.
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IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 9:21 PM.
APPROVED THE / DAY OF OCTOBER, 2001.
Charles A. Booth, Mayor lie Daskam, City Clerk
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