The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About10-21-2002 CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 21, 2002 7:30 PM AT CASCADE MIDDLE SCHOOL I. CALL TO ORDER A. Fla.q Salute Mayor Peter B. Lewis called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM and led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance. B. Roll Call Councilmembers present included: Rich Wagner, Jeanne Barber, Trish Borden, Fred Poe, Sue Singer, Stacey Brothers, and Gene Cerino. Staff members present included: City Attorney Daniel B. Held, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Human Resources Director Brenda Heineman, Assistant Fire Chief Russ Vandver, Planning and Community Development Director Paul Krauss, Public Works Director Christine Engler, Parks and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Police Chief Jim Kelly, Senior Planner Al Hicks, Planner Mitzi McMahan, Executive Assistant Duanna Richards, City Clerk Danielle Daskam, and Deputy City Clerk Cathy Richardson. C. Announcements and Appointments 1. Announcements a) Proclamation - Make a Difference Day Mayor Lewis presented a Proclamation declaring October 26, 2002 as "Make a Difference Day" to Klm Haynes of the Grace Community Church. 2. Appointments There were no appointments for Council consideration. Page City of Auburn Council Meetin;i A.clenda October 2t, 200'~ D. Agenda Modifications There were no agenda modifications. Il. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings There were no public hearings scheduled for this evening. B. Closed Record Hearings The following closed record hearings were continued from September 3, 2002 Council meeting to this evening. The applicant, Keith Lewis for Motorplex, withdrew his Development/SEPA application. Therefore, the closed record hearings were not held. 1.Case No. HAP02-0002 A3.23.1 An appeal filed by John Underwood on the Hearing Examiner's decision to deny appeal of the Planning Director's decision to issue a Final Mitigated Determination of Non-significance (SEP01-0043) for a project located on the south side of 30th Street NE between I Street NE and Auburn Way North. 2. Case No. HAP02-0003 A3.23.1 An appeal filed by John Underwood on the Hearing Examiner's decision to deny appeal of the Planning Director's decision to issue a Final Mitigated Determination of Non-significance (SEP01-0043) for a project located on the south side of 30"' Street NE between I Street NE and Auburn Way North. C. Audience Participation This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City Council on any issue. JaaPie Kukors, 11535 SE 320th Place, Auburn Ms. Kukors stated that she has three children who attend Auburn public schools and are swimmers. Ms. Kukors volunteered to work on any effort by the City related to retaining the King County pool and enumerated the many benefits and values of swimming activities. Ms. Kukors read an excerpt from a "Preparation for Life" Page 2 City of Auburn Council Meetin;I A;tenda October 21,200? handbook. Ms. Kukors urged Councilmembers to work with the Auburn School District and the community to preserve the Forward Thrust pool. Mayor Lewis referred Ms. Kukors to Parks and Recreation Director Daryl Faber. Mark Caillier, 7709 45th Street Court West, University Place. Mr. Caillier stated that he is President of the Auburn Police Officers Guild. Mr. Caillier referred to Resolution No. 3541, which opposes Initiative 790 (I-790). Mr. Caillier requested that Council remain neutral regarding 1-790 and urged Council to vote no on Resolution No. 3541. Pete Connell, 20801 108~ Court East, Bonne¥ Lake Mr. Connell stated that he is a member of the Executive Board for the Auburn Fire Department. Mr. Connell requested that Council remain neutral with regard to 1-790. Mr. Connell reviewed the history of 1-790. Vern Needham, 3107 "L" Street NE, Auburn Mr. Needham stated that he was opposed to the Motorplex project and expressed his pleasure that a fire station will be constructed at that location instead. Mr. Needham offered a donation to the Auburn Fire Department to express his appreciation. Pat Cavanau,qh, 2820 179th Avenue East, Sumner Mr. Cavanaugh stated that he owns Cavanaugh Ace Hardware located at 26 East Main Street, Auburn. Mr. Cavanaugh spoke in favor of Resolution No. 3537 related to the 2003 budget of the Auburn Downtown Association. Mr. Cavanaugh reported that the Auburn Downtown Association is the only organization that devotes all efforts towards the development, economy, and lifestyles of the downtown area. David Cook, 4813 Mill Pond Loop SE, Auburn Mr. Cook reported that he is Secretary/Treasurer for the International Association of Fire Fighters, Local Union No. 1352. Mr. Cook stated that 1-790 will give fire fighters and police officers the ability to gain a respectable retirement system. On behalf of the Union, Mr. Cook requested that Council remain neutral with regard to 1-790 and oppose Resolution No. 3541. Page 3 City of Auburn Council Meetin;I A¢;enda October 21,200'~ D. Correspondence 1. Letter dated October 21, 2002, from Tom Ehrlichman, Attorney at Law, regarding withdrawal of John Underwood's SEPA appeals, Case Nos. HAP02-0002 and HAP02-0003. III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS A3.7.6 A. Municipal Services Chair Singer reported that the Municipal Services Committee met this evening at 5:30. The Committee discussed surplus property, Resolution No. 3539, a proposed gambling tax increase, and long- term health care insurance. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for November 4, 2002 at 5:00 PM. B. Plannin.q & Community Development Chair Borden reported that the Planning and Community Development Committee met October 14, 2002. The Committee discussed and recommends approval of Resolution Nos. 3525, 3535, 3537, and 3538. The Committee also discussed zoning code changes that would allow mobile vendors, and 2002 Comprehensive Plan amendments, including an amendment designating Auburn as an urban center. The Committee determined that mobile vendors should not be allowed in the City of Auburn. The next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for October 28, 2002 at 5:00 PM. C. Public Works Chair Wagner reported that the Public Works Committee met on October 14, 2002 at 5:30 PM. The Committee discussed contract administration items on this evening's agenda, and Resolution Nos. 3534 and 3536. The Committee also discussed utility tax rates, water supply strategies, and fee structures for improvements. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for October 28, 2002 at 5:30 PM. D. Finance Chair Poe reported that the Finance Committee met this evening at 6:30. The Committee discussed claims and payroll vouchers, Page 4 City of Auburn Council Meetin;i A~enda October 21,200'~ surplus property items, and a call for a public hearing on the 2003 budget. The Committee also discussed Ordinance Nos. 5699 and 5700 related to utility taxes, and Resolution No. 3541, which opposes 1-790. Chair Poe pointed out that the increase of utility taxes does not affect utility rates and will not result in rate increases. The Committee received an update regarding long-term health care insurance and a 2002 third quarter financial report. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for November 4, 2002 at 6:30 PM. IV. COUNClLMEMBER REPORTS Councilmember Singer reported that she attended Governor's Affordable Housing Advisory Board last week. The Board discussed proposed legislation to advocate intertwining public works trust fund awards to new affordable housing projects, to drop sales tax on all construction, and to advocate for impact fee collection at point of sale rather than at point of permit. Councilmember Singer reported that she opposed the proposals related to the public works trust fund awards and dropping sales tax. The Board also discussed working with the Master Builders Association and the counties with regard to adopting an international building code. Councilmember Borden reported that she has been attending the Regional Policy Committee meetings and will report at the next Council meeting regarding Committee discussions related to human services. Mayor Lewis reported that he attended the Greater Seattle Leadership Conference in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The Conference was called to discuss the crisis in leadership and the financial crisis due to the effects of 1-695 and 1-747. Mayor Lewis reviewed revenue losses related to property tax rates, permits and fees, and sales tax. County Executives from Pierce, King, and Snohomish counties were also in attendance and discussed the possible need for the creation of one county throughout the Puget Sound region to eliminate duplication of services. V. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes 1. Minutes of the October 7, 2002 regular City Council meeting. Page 5 City of Auburn Council Meetinfl A;lenda October 21,200'~ B. Vouchers F4.9.2,F4.9.5 1. Claims Claims check numbers 314926 through 315268 in the amount of $4,166,931.05 and dated October 21, 2002. 2. Payroll Payroll check numbers 501844 to 502003 in the amount of $646,444.70 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $834,953.05 for a grand total of $1,481,397.75 for the pay period covering October 3, 2002 to October 18, 2002. C. Contract Administration 1. Valcon Central Irri.qation Control System O4.4.7.1 City Council to authorize the solicitation of bids for a Valcon Central Irrigation Control System. 2. Consultant A.qreement with Pentec Environmental City Council to approve Amendment No. 1, Task Order No. PE-PR529-001, in the amount of $6,400 to Consultant Agreement No. AG-C-039 with Pentec Environmental, for Project Number PR548, 1999 B Street NW (30th -- 27th) Street Improvements. 3. Public Works Project No. C203A O3.3.11 City Council to grant permission to advertise for bids for Project No. C203A, Auburn Station Retail Space. 4. Public Works Project No. C1002 O4.11.1 PR C1002 City Council to approve Pay Estimate #1 and Final to Contract 02-09 with S&B Inc. and accept construction of Project No. C1002, Coal Creek Springs Chlorination System Upgrade. 5. Public Works Project No. C1011 04.6.3 PR C1011 Page 6 City of Auburn Council Meetin;I A_qenda October 21,200~ City Council to approve Change Order #1 in the amount of $25,000 and sales tax of $2,200 for a total of $27,200 to Contract 02-02 with David L. Sack Construction for work on Project No. C1011, Pump Station Backflow Prevention & Redundant Alarm Floats. D. Surplus Property F4.6.1 1. Planning & Community Development Department City Council to authorize the surplus and disposal of the following described equipment which is of no further use to the City: Polaroid Electric Eye Land Camera, model J66, serial no. J282230, with carrying case 2. Police Department City Council to authorize the surplus and disposal of the following described equipment which is of no further use to the City: Canon AP110 Electric Typewriter/City ID tag 0012100006 1 work station One 4 drawer file cabinet, City ID 032 115 1 keyboard drawer 1 desk hutch 1 two drawer file cabinet 1 two shelf bookcase 3. Finance Department City Council to authorize the surplus and disposal of the following equipment which is of no further use to the City: Item COA Asset # Serial # Digital Alpha Server 1000 4/266 0012100059 N161303H00 Digital 15 inch Monitor 3N55108003 Digi Board (s) D30 03757 E. Call for Public Hearinq F3.17 City Council to call for a public hearing to be held on November 4, 2002 to receive public comment on the 2003 Budget. Page 7 City of Auburn Council Meetina Aaenda October 2t, 200? Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to approve the consent agenda. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There were no items under this section for Council review. VII. NEW BUSINESS There were no items under this section for Council review. VIII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Ordinances 1.Ordinance No. 5672 (Revised) 03.5 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving the final plat of Lakeland Area 18 Subdivision located east of Lakeland Hills Way and north of Lake Tapps Parkway East within the City of Auburn, Washington, replacing and superceding Ordinance Number 5672 adopted on July 1, 2002. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to introduce and adopt Revised Ordinance No. 5672. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 2 Ordinance No. 5699 F6.8 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington amending Chapter 3.40 of the Auburn City Code by increasing the water, storm drainage and sewer utility fund tax from four and one-half percent to six percent, effective January 1, 2003. Councilmember Poe moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5699. Page 8 City of Auburn Council Meetin;i A~enda October 2t, 200? In response to questions from Councilmember Brothers, Director Coleman stated that there has been discussion by King County to levy the maximum allowable utility tax upon those cities that do not currently charge the maximum amount allowed. MOTION CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Brothers voted no. 3. Ordinance No. 5700 F6.8 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Chapter 3.41 of the Auburn City Code by increasing the City's garbage utility tax from two percent to six percent, effective January 1, 2003. Councilmember Poe moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5700. MOTION CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Brothers voted no, B. Resolutions 1.Resolution No. 3525 F5.3 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn accepting the appropriation of Twelve Thousand Dollars in grant funds from the King County Arts Commission and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract with the King County on behalf of the City and the Auburn Arts Commission. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3525. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 2. Resolution No. 3534 O4.11 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Page 9 City of Auburn Council Mestin;I A¢lenda October 21,200? a revised Water System Intertie Agreement No. 3A between the City of Algona and the City of Auburn. Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3534. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 3. Resolution No. 3535 04.4.2 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Auburn, to execute an agreement with Bonnie Tours to act as travel agent for the City's Senior Center Program. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3535. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 4. Resolution No. 3536 03.9 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, fixing a time for a public hearing on Street Vacation No. V-03-02. Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Poe seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3536. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 5. Resolution No. 3537 A1.10 A Resolution of the Auburn City Council approving the 2003 budget of the Auburn Downtown Association and providing for other matters properly relating thereto. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3537. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Page 10 City of Auburn Council Meetin; A;enda October 21,200? 6. Resolution No. 3538 A5.2.3 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the adoption of the phrase "Auburn More Than You Imagined" as the official City tagline. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3538. Councilmember Wagner suggested Council develop administrative procedure with regard to use and protection of the City tagline. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 7. Resolution No. 3539 02.6 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, making findings and authorizing purchase of equipment from the sole source provider. Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3539. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 8. Resolution No. 3541 A3.4 A Resolution of the City Council opposing Initiative 1-790, which changes the administration of the LEOFF 2 Pension Program. Councilmember Poe moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3541. Councilmember Poe expressed his respect for the Auburn Fire and Police departments. Councilmember Poe spoke in favor of Resolution No. 3541 and against 1-790. Councilmember Poe stated that he believes the intent of the initiative is reasonable, but the initiative is flawed as written. Councilmember Poe quoted from sections of the proposed initiative. Page11 City of Auburn Council Meetin;I A;enda Oc*_ober 2t, 200? Councilmembers Barber, Cerino, Brothers, Singer, and Wagner concurred with Councilmember Poe. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. IX. MAYOR'S REPORT A. Executive Session No executive session was held. X. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:26 PM. APPROVED THE '-'/~'~ DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2002. Peter B. Lewis, Mayor ~dson, Deputy City Clerk Page 12