HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-02-2002 CITY OF AUBURN
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 2, 2002 7:30 PM
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
Mayor Lewis and the following Councilmembers were present:
Rich Wagner, Jeanne Barber, Trish Borden, Sue Singer, Stacey
Brothers, and Gene Cerino. Councilmember Fred Poe was
excused.
Staff members present included: Planning and Community
Development Director Paul Krauss, Assistant City Attorney Judith
Ausman, Teen Coordinator Jim Westhusing, Solid Waste
Supervisor Sharon Conroy, Assistant Fire Chief Russ Vandver,
Acting Public Works Director/City Engineer Dennis Dowdy, Human
Resources Director Brenda Heineman, Assistant Finance Director
Lee Hall, Police Chief Jim Kelly, Finance Director Shelley Coleman,
Assistant Police Chief Bob Lee, Parks and Recreation Director
Daryl Faber, City Clerk Danielle Daskam, and Deputy City Clerk
Cathy Richardson
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a) Proclamation - Civility Week
Mayor Lewis presented a proclamation declaring
December 2 through December 6, 2002 as "Civility
Week" in the City of Auburn.
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Mayor Lewis presented the proclamation to students
Colleen Heffiin from Auburn High School, Sabrina
Coaty from Auburn Riverside High School, and
Allison Angelo from Auburn Riverside High School.
The students presented a PowerPoint presentation
recapping Civility Week 2001 and new ideas
promoting Civility Week 2002, and urged the
community to participate in their endeavor to promote
civility.
b) Proclamation - Miss Auburn Scholarship Pre.qram
Mayor Lewis presented a proclamation declaring
January 17 and 18, 2003 as a day to recognize the
contribution of parents, participants and volunteers for
the Miss Auburn Scholarship Program to Co-
executive Director Nancy Carr Backus.
The following contestants were present:
Lauren Ansingh, Krysta Barkus, Samantha Brewer,
Megan Callas, Ashley Carmody, Jessica Fowler,
Kristin Firth, Brynne Geiszler, Elizabeth Heutmaker,
Heather Jeffcoat, Ashley King, Kellie Marin, Allison
Miller, Jessica Mitchell, Kerry Read, Brittany
Schaeffer, Nichole Tomer, and Heather Tunia.
2. Appointments
There were no appointments for Council consideration.
D. A.qenda Modifications
There were no agenda modifications.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1. Application Number V-04-02
03.9 v-04-02
City Council to conduct a public hearing on a petition for
vacation of a portion of 151st Avenue East located east of
East Valley Highway. The petition for such vacation was
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filed by two-thirds or more of the property owners abutting
that portion of right-of-way sought to be vacated.
Acting Public Works Director/City Engineer Dennis Dowdy
displayed an aerial photograph of the subject property. Mr.
Dowdy explained that all property owners that may or may
not be affected by the proposed right-of-way vacation were
sent notification. Not all property owners have responded to
the notification of the proposed vacation, Mr. Dowdy
expressed concern regarding public access in the event
adjacent properties were developed. Staff requires
additional time to gather the necessary information with
regard to intended land use from adjacent property owners
prior to making a recommendation.
Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing.
Frank Rodarte, 17 East Valley Hi,qhway, Auburn
Mr. Rodarte stated that he is the applicant of the right-of-way
vacation request. Mr. Rodarte reported that a portion of the
property to the south of the subject property is very steep
and also contains a large area of wetlands and is likely
undevelopable, Mr. Rodarte spoke in favor of the right-of-
way vacation.
Mayor Lewis closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to return Application No. V-04-02 to the Public
Works Committee.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
2. 2003 Final Bud,qet
F3.17
All persons interested are encouraged to participate in this
public hearing by making comments, proposals, and
suggestions for the City Council and Mayor to consider prior
to adoption of the City of Auburn 2003 Final Budget.
Finance Director Shelley Coleman stated that the 2003 final
budget contains few changes from the 2003 preliminary
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budget. Ms. Coleman noted Councilmembers were provided
with a list of the changes. Changes include an increase in
utility taxes and a $1.7 million cut in the general fund to
balance the budget and meet declining revenues.
Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing.
No one in the audience requested to speak.
Mayor Lewis closed the public hearing.
3. Solid Waste Rates
F4.3
City Council invites public comments on proposed solid
waste rates for new services.
Solid Waste Manager Sharon Conroy reported that the
proposed solid waste rates are for new or additional optional
services.
Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing.
No one in the audience requested to speak.
Mayor Lewis closed the public hearing.
B. Audience Participation
This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak
to the City Council on any issue.
Vir.cjinia Hau,qen, 2503 "R" Street SE, Auburn
Ms. Haugen commended work done by the Municipal Services
Committee.
Ms. Haugen expressed concern regarding the cost of contract
administration items on this evening's agenda, the old Senior
Center remodel project, and the City Hall remodel project. Ms.
Haugen also spoke in opposition to funds that were allocated to the
Small Business Assistance Center.
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Mike Morrisette, 4702 Millpond Drive SE, Auburn
Mr. Morrisette, Executive Director of the Auburn Area Chamber of
Commerce, spoke in favor of the City's support of the Small
Business Assistance Center (SBAC). The SBAC helps sustain and
expand the local economy. Governments on various levels assist
entities that promote economic services. Mr. Morrisette reviewed
the various services and programs provided by the SBAC.
DeAnna Burnett Keener, 5500 S 360th Street, Auburn
Ms. Keener stated that she is the Director/Counselor of the SBAC.
Ms. Keener distributed literature related to the SBAC. Ms. Keener
spoke in favor of the City's support of the SBAC and enumerated
SBA(::; services, programs, and benefits to the community.
C. Correspondence
No correspondence was received for 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. Chair Singer reported that representatives
from Freddie's Club spoke regarding the proposed gambling tax
increase. The Committee discussed Ordinance No. 5619 related to
the Waste Management contract and recommended amending
page 5, second line to read "Residences can request a tenant
release form once in a year while they are at that address". The
Committee also recommended amending Ordinance No. 5715,
page 21, Building Permit Fees by rounding fees up to the nearest
dollar and tabled Ordinance No. 5716 related to false alarm fees.
The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is
scheduled for December 6, 2002 at 5:00 PM.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Borden reported that the November 25, 2002 Planning and
Community Development Committee meeting was cancelled. The
next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development
Committee is scheduled for December 9, 2002 at 5:00 PM.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported that the Public Works Committee met
November 27, 2002 at 3:00 PM. The Committee discussed Public
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Works Department budget reductions, street sweeping costs, and
consent items on this evening's agenda. The Committee also
discussed Ordinance No. 5712 and Ordinance No. 5713. The next
regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for
December 9, 2002 at 5:30 PM.
D. Finance
Vice Chair Borden reported that the Finance Committee met this
evening at 6:00. The Committee recommended approval of
consent items on this evening's agenda, Ordinance No. 5702, and
Ordinance No. 5715. The Committee tabled Ordinance No. 5703
related to a gambling tax increase. The Committee also received
comments from representatives from Freddie's Club related to the
proposed gambling tax increase. The next regular meeting of the
Finance Committee is scheduled for December 16, 2002 at 6:30
PM.
E. Committee on Committees
Chair Wagner reported that the Committee on Committees met this
evening at 7:10. The Committee will present committee
assignments at the December 16, 2002 Council meeting.
IV. COUNClLMEMBER REPORTS
There were no other reports than the Committee reports above.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes
1. Minutes of the October 31, 2002 special City Council
meeting.
2. Minutes of the November 18, 2002 regular City Council
meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2,F4.9.5
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1. Claims
Claims check numbers 316102 through 316446 in the
amount of $1,237,074.59 dated December 2, 2002.
2. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 502330 to 502517 and 10001 in the
amount of $355,037.34 and electronic deposit transmissions
in the amount of $974,738.52 for a grand total of
$1,329,775.86 for the pay period covering November 16,
2002 to November 27, 2002.
C. Contract Administration
1. Small Works Proiect No. C230A
05.2 PR C230A
City Council to award Small Works Contract No. 02-24,
Project No. C230A, Game Farm Park Shop Expansion, to
Nordic Construction on their Iow bid of $44,845.00 plus WA
state sales tax of $3,946.26 for a total contract price of
$48,791.36.
2. Parks and Recreation Department Computerized Irrigation
Proiect
O4.4.7.1
City Council to award the purchase of a VALCON
Computerized Irrigation System to H.D. Fowler Company on
their Iow bid in the amount of $183,652.23.
3. Public Works Project No. C1003
O4.11.1 PR C1003
City Council to award Contract No. 02-14, Project No.
C1003, Bonney lake Emergency Intertie, to Scotty's General
Construction on their total Iow bid of $27,200.00
4. Small Works Proiect Number P-02-01
04.7.7.1
City Council award Small Works contract, Project Number P-
02-01 Auburn Golf Course Maintenance Building, to M & W
Building Supply Co. on their Iow bid of $45,893.00. Plus WA
state sales tax of $4,038.00 for a total contract price of
$49,931.00
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D. Surplus Property
F4.6.1
1. Parks and Recreation Department
City Council to authorize the surplus and disposal of the
following described property, which is of no further use to
the City:
70 Office Partitions
16 Desks
2 Computer Desks
5 Tables
25 Office Partition Shelves
3 Book Shelves
5 Metal Cabinets
3 Vertical Filing Cabinets
2. Finance Department
City Council to authorize the surplus and disposal of the
following items that have been replaced or are no longer in
working order.
Quantity Item
6 Computer monitors
1 Dot matrix printer
1 Laser printer, non-repairable
1 Modem
1 PC, non-repairable
3 Office task chairs
3. Police Department
City Council to authorize the surplus and disposal of the
following equipment which is no longer in working order:
Patrol radio, City ID tag 0012100407
E. Bad Debt Write-off
F4.12
City Council to authorize the write-off of refuse account bad debts
in accordance with City policy in the amount of $481.09.
Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to approve the consent agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
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VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There were no items under this section for Council consideration.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
There were no items under this section for Council consideration.
VIII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
1. Ordinance No. 5702
F3.17
An Ordinance of the City Council for the City of Auburn,
Washington, adopting the budget for the City of Auburn,
Washington, for the year 2003.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5702.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
2.Ordinance No. 5703
F6.4
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Auburn City Code Section 3.80.060
entitled "Tax - Levy - Social Card Games" contained in
Auburn City Code Chapter 3.80 entitled "Gambling Activities"
to increase the tax rate on social card games as defined in
RCW 9.46.0282 from twelve percent to fifteen percent
effective January 1, 2003.
Ordinance No. 5703 was tabled in Finance Committee.
3. Ordinance No. 5708
o3.10.9
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
a Public Way Agreement between the City and Touch
America, Inc.
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Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5708.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
4. Ordinance No. 5710
O1.2
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Auburn City Code Chapter
10.36.310 entitled "Prohibited Parking Areas - Southeast
Auburn" for the purpose of prohibiting parking along a
portion of 21st Street SE
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5710.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
5. Ordinance No. 5712
F4.3, O4.11.2
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Auburn City Code 13.06.360
pertaining to Auburn water rates.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5712.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
6. Ordinance No. 5713
F4.3, 04.6.2
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Auburn City Code 13.20.440
pertaining to Auburn sewer rates.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5713.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
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7. Ordinance No. 5715
F4.3
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, providing for amendment to the City of Auburn
Fee Schedule, and amending Sections 2.09.020, 2.09.025,
2.72.330, 2.72.331, 2.78.010, 2.78.020, 3.32.010, 3.76.010,
12.56.046, 15.08.020, 15.36.010 and 15.36.020 of the
Auburn City Code, and creating new Sections 15.08.045 and
15.38.045 of the Auburn City Code, relating to City fees and
charges.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Cerino
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5715.
Councilmember Singer suggested amending Ordinance No.
5715, page 21, Building Permit Fees, by rounding up the
fees to the nearest dollar increment.
Councilmember Borden amended her motion to provide for
rounding up the building permit fees to the nearest dollar
increment. There were no objections.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
8. Ordinance No. 5716
F4.3
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Chapter 9.30 of the Auburn City
Code, and repealing Section 15.56.030 of the Auburn City
Code, relating to False Alarms.
Ordinance No. 5716 was tabled in Municipal Services
Committee.
9. Ordinance No. 5718
O4.7.2
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Chapter 9.66 of the Auburn City
Code, relating to nuisance/litter control.
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Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5718.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
10. Ordinance No. 5719
04.7.5, F4.3
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Section 8.08.180 of the Auburn City
Code, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk of the City
of Auburn to enter into Amendment I to the "Comprehensive
Garbage, Recyclables and Yard Debris Collection Contract"
between the City of Auburn and Waste Management of
Washington, Inc. (d/b/a RST Disposal), relating to additional
solid waste services, the fees and charges therefore and
certain clarifications relative thereto.
Assistant City Attorney Ausman read the title of Ordinance
No. 5719 and added the correction to page 5 made by
Councilmember Singer as follows:
Page 5, first paragraph, last sentence, to read "Residents
can request a tenant release form only once in a year while
they are at that address".
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5719 as
amended.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 3514 (Corrected)
O3.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, requesting that the annexation of an
unincorporated area contiguous to the corporate limits of the
City be placed before the voters of the proposed annexation
area - Pinnacle Properties.
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Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3514 (Corrected).
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
2. Resolution No. 3550
F5.3
A Resolution of the City Council 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 Eight Thousand and No/100
Dollars ($8,000.00) and authorizing the Mayor to execute
Contract No. D32403D.
Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3550.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
3. Resolution No. 3552
O1.7
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
an Agreement between the City of Auburn and Benton
County, Washington for housing of inmates in the Benton
County Jail.
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3552.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
4. Resolution No. 3553
02,3
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the City of Auburn, Washington, to
join the Regional Disaster Plan for Public and Private
Organizations in King County.
Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3553.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
IX. MAYOR'S REPORT
A. Executive Session
Mayor Lewis recessed the meeting to executive session at 8:59 PM
for approximately twenty minutes to discuss personnel and land
acquisition issues. At 9:20 Mayor Lewis announced additional time
would be required for the executive session.
Mayor Lewis reconvened the regular meeting at 9:23 PM.
X. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 9:23 PM.
APPROVED THE /~/~1 DAY OF DECEMBER, 2002.
yor Cathy R~({~ardso~, Deputy City Clerk
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