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Home My WebLink About01-22-2002 CITY OFAUBURN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES January 22, 2002 7:30 PM I. CALL TO ORDER A. Flag Salute Mayor Peter B. Lewis called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers at Auburn City Hall and led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance. B. Roll Call Mayor Lewis and the following Councilmembers were present: Rich Wagner, Jeanne Barber, Trish Borden, Fred Poe, Sue Singer, Stacey Brothers, and Gene Cerino. Staff members present included: City Attorney Daniel B. Held, Planning and Community Development Director Paul Krauss, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Public Works Director Christine Engler, Parks and Recreation Director Dick Deal, Human Resources Director Brenda Heineman, Fire Chief Bob Johnson, Police Chief Jim Kelly, Principal Planner David Osaki, ESA/Environmental Compliance Manager Aaron Nix, Professional Standards Officer Cheryl Price, and Deputy City Clerk Cathy Richardson. C. Announcements and Appointments 1. Announcements a) Mayor Lewis and City Council recognized Yoka Ansingh for her years of service on the Auburn Park Board. Mayor Lewis commended Ms. Ansingh for her commitment and dedication during her twenty-one Page I City of Auburn Council Meetin;l Minutes January 22, 2002 years of service on the Auburn Park Board. Ms. Ansingh was accompanied by her husband Herman, daughter-in-law Laurie, and grandsons Austin and Isaac. b) Mayor Lewis and City Council recognized Valley Communications Center for achieving accredited status from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). Police Chief Jim Kelly presented a Certificate of Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies to Valley Communications Center dispatchers Chris Fisher, Mark Morgan, and Mary Sue Robey. Chief Kelly noted that Valley Communications Center is one of only seven agencies within the nation that have achieved accreditation from CALEA. c) Mayor Lewis and City Council recognized Deputy City Clerk Cathy Richardson as 2001 "Employee of the Year." Mayor Lewis commended Ms. Richardson for her dedication to and involvement in the community, the Auburn Employees Activities Association, and the City's blood drives. Mayor Lewis congratulated Ms. Richardson on being selected as 2001 "Employee of the Year." Ms. Richardson was accompanied by her husband Alan. 2. Appointments There were no appointments for Council consideration. D. Agenda Modifications Agenda modifications included the addition of Ordinance No. 5624 under Item VII.A.1 of these minutes and Ordinance No. 5625 under Item VII.A.2 of these minutes. II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings Page 2 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes January 22, 2002 No public hearing was scheduled for this evening. B. Audience Participation This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City Council on any issue. Daniel Sin.qer, 725 37th St SE, #34, Auburn Place Mobile Home Park Mr. Singer stated that he is a student at Mt. Baker Middle School. Mr. Singer pointed out that there is no crosswalk in the immediate vicinity of the school and students have been getting into trouble for jay walking. Mr. Singer urged Councilmembers to consider installing a sidewalk in front of the school. Don Sin.qer, 725 37t~ St SE #34, Auburn Place Mobile Home Park Mr. Singer thanked the Mayor and Council for implementing curbside recycling in the City of Auburn. Mr. Singer noted that many mobile home parks in the Auburn area have not signed up for recycling services. According to Mr. Singer, there are over 2,200 mobile home residents in the city, and most residents desire to have recycling services. Mr. Singer urged the Mayor and Councilmembers to find a solution to the problem of providing recycling containers in the mobile home parks. ¢. Correspondence No correspondence was received for City Council review. III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS A3.7.6 A. Municipal Services Chair Singer reported that the Municipal Services Committee met this evening at 5:00. The Committee recommended approval of consent items, including surplus items and contract administration items. The Committee discussed solid waste annexation options, Valley Comm accreditation status, recycling status, and property management. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for February 4, 2002 at 5:00 PM. B. Plannin.q & Community Development Chair Borden reported that the Planning and Community Development Committee met January 14, 2002 at 5:30 PM. The Committee was introduced to new staff member Aaron Nix who will Page 3 City of Auburn Council Meetin.q Minutes January 22, 2002 serve as the ESNEnvironmental Compliance Manager. The Committee discussed and recommended approval of Ordinance Nos. 5624, 5625, 5626, 5627, 5628, 5629, and Resolution Nos. 3404, 3405, and 3408. The Committee recommended tabling Ordinance No. 5630. The Committee also discussed cell phone tower heights, Kersey Way Environmental Impact Statement, the Low Income Housing Institute contract, and Terminal Park planning process. The next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for January 28, 2002 at 5:00 PM. Chair Borden noted that the Planning and Community Development Committee meeting time has been changed from 5:30 PM to 5:00 PM. C. Public Works Chair Wagner reported that the Public Works Committee met January 14, 2002. The Committee discussed and recommended approval of contract administrative items and Resolution No. 3406 on this evening's agenda. The Committee also discussed traffic impact fees and received reports from Assistant City Engineer Duanne Huskey on water policy and related legislation, and from Transportation Engineer Michael Fuess on signal coordination on Main Street. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for January 28, 2002 at 5:30 PM. D. Finance Chair Poe reported that the Finance Committee met this evening at 6:30. The Committee discussed and recommended approval of claims vouchers and surplus items for the Police, Public Works, and Finance Departments on this evening's agenda. The Committee also discussed currant City investment policies and received a presentation on Police Department phone units. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for February 4, 2002 at 6:30 PM. IV. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes 1. Minutes of the January 7, 2002 regular City Council meeting. Page 4 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes January 22, 2002 B. Vouchers F4.9.2,F4.9.5 1. Claims Claims check numbers 307289 through 307546 in the amount of $1,928,654.64 and dated January 22, 2002, Claims check numbers 307547 through 307735 and dated January 22, 2002, and wire transfers in the amount of $139,700.01. C. Contract Administration 1. Auburn Municipal Airport North Hangar Buildings 04.4.9.2 City Council to approve an amendment to final invoices and release of retainage for the Auburn Municipal Airport Hangar Project to include the payment of simple interest on the retainage in the amount of $5,291.04. 2. Consultant Agreement with Economic and Engineering Services, Inc. A3.16.9 City Council to approve Amendment No. 7 to Consultant Agreement No. AG-C-014 with Economic and Engineering Services, Inc. in the amount of $159,058.00 for work related to the Corrosion Control Treatment Facility Project No. PR 629. 3. Consultant Agreement with Vadis Northwest 04.7.2 City Council to approve the annual Consultant Agreement No. AG-C-136 with Vadis Northwest for a ten-month lifter control program beginning March 1, 2002 through December 31, 2002. 4. Emergency Sewer Repair with Scotty's General Construction A3.16.9 City Council to authorize emergency work performed by Scotty's General Construction on January 7, 2002 for an emergency sewer main repair on Auburn Avenue. Page 5 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes January 22, 2002 5. Consultant Agreement with CH2M Hill 04.9.1 PR C201A, A3.16.9 City Council to approve Consultant Agreement No. ^G-C- 162 for pre-design and initiation of Project No. PR C201A, "M" Street SE Grade Separation Project. D. Surplus Property F4.6.1 1. PoLice Department City Council to authorize the surplus and disposal of the following described property: Schwinn Mesa Runner bicycle, Serial #GV896616 Schwinn Mesa Runner bicycle, Serial #GV896562 Polaroid MP4 Land Camera, Serial #J94142 2. Public Works City Council to authorize the surplus and disposal of the following described property: Canon Copier NP4040, Serial #NC J03747 3. Finance Department City Council to authorize the surplus and disposal of items on the following described property to Washington Women's Employment and Education (VVWEE), a non-profit organization. Those items that are unusable by VVWEE, City Council to authorize their disposal at the next City auction. I ups Battery 12 DTK PC's 6 Generic PC's 7 Graffica PC's 3 Media Readers 1 14" Monitor 19 Touch PC's 1 Sharp Facsimile Machine (unrepairable) and table Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Poe seconded to approve the Consent Agenda. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Page 6 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes January 22, 2002 V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Claims Voucher Number 306974 City Council to consider Claims Voucher Number 306974 dated January 8, 2002, to DLR Group in the amount of $19,519.35. Councilmember Poe stated that Finance Committee recommended Claims Voucher Number 306974 be voided and reissued. Director Coleman explained that Claims Voucher No. 306974 was for payment of two invoices, one for work performed with regard to a prototypical fire station and one for work performed with regard to a public safety building. A new claims voucher would be issued for payment of the invoice for work performed with regard to a prototypical fire station. COUNCILMEMBERS CONCURRED. VI. NEW BUSINESS There was no item under this section for City Council review. VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Ordinances 1.Ordinance No. 5624 F5.3 An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving acceptance of the King County Office of Cultural Resource appropriation and expenditure of grant funds in the amount of Five Thousand and No/100 dollars ($5,000.00), and authorizing the Mayor to execute Contract No. D30776D. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5624. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 2. Ordinance No. 5625 F4.6.3 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the City to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with King County to accept title to, and Page 7 City of Auburn Council Meetin§ Minutes January 22, 2002 possession of, an 8-passenger van to be used by Auburn Parks and Recreation Department as provided herein. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5625. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 3. Ordinance No. 5626 F5.2, A3.4.1 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the acceptance and appropriation of grant funds in the amount of Thirty Five Thousand Dollars ($35,000.00), and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement between the State of Washington Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development and the City of Auburn to accept said funds to assist in implementing the City's 2002 GMA update. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5626. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 4. Ordinance No. 5627 03.8 REZ01-0006 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, providing for the rezoning of approximately 6.59 acres of property located at east side of A Street SE and 1,200 feet north of 29th Street within the City of Auburn, Washington, changing the zoning classification from R-3 (Duplex) and C-3 (Heavy Commercial) to M-2 (Heavy Industrial). Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5627. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Page 8 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes January 22, 2002 5. Ordinance No. 5628 03.8 REZ01-0007 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, providing for the rezoning of .57 acres of property located at 2709 Auburn Way North within the City of Auburn, Washington, changing the zoning classification from C-3 (Heavy Commercial) to M-2 (Heavy Industrial). Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5628. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 6. Ordinance No. 5629 03.5 PLT 99-0003 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving the final plat of Lakeland Division No. 12 Phase 2, located in Lakeland Hills on 51st Street in King County within the City of Auburn, Washington. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5729. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 7. Ordinance No. 5630 F5.4.3, O3.4.1.7 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing acceptance of 2002 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of $407,000 and authorizing the reallocation of 2001 CDBG funds in the amount of $30,590.58. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to table Ordinance No. 5630. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Page 9 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes January 22, 2002 B. Resolutions 1. Resolution No. 3404 A5.1.1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement for Professional Journalism Services between the City of Auburn and Marjorie Rommel for services between January 1, 2002 and December 31, 2002. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3404. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 2. Resolution No. 3405 A1.17 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the Pierce County Regional Council (PCRC) providing for the City of Auburn's membership to the Pierce County Regional Council. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3405. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 3. Resolution No. 3406 A3.7.1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Resolution No. 3401 adopted December 17, 2001, to amend the meeting time for the City Council Planning and Community Development Committee. Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Poe seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3406. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. VIII. MAYOR'S REPORT Page 10 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes Januarv 22, 200? A. Executive Session No executive session was held. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:08 PM. APPROVED THE /7/ ~ DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2002. Cathy Ri~ardson, Deputy City Clerk Page 11