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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-17-2003CITY OF WASH INGTON CITY OF AUBURN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES March 17, 2003 7:30 PM CALL TO ORDER Flag Salute Mayor Peter B. Lewis called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM and led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance. 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, Fire Chief Bob Johnson, Assistant City Attorney Judith Ausman, Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Police Chief Jim Kelly, Community Development Administrator David Osaki, Parks and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Human Services Director Brenda Heineman, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam. Announcements and Appointments 1. Announcements a) Proclamation -Absolutely Incredible Kids Day Mayor Lewis read and presented a proclamation declaring March 20, 2003 as Absolutely Incredible Kid Day in the City of Auburn to four members of Camp Fire Girls USA accompanied by Camp Fire Leaders Heidi Wood and Marci Coen. Page 1 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes March '17, 2003 II. b) Presentation - Kennelly Commons Proiect at Green River Community College Green River Community College Community Relations Coordinator Josh Gerstman delivered a short presentation on the Kennelly Commons Project in development. The new Performing Arts Center, which will open later this year, is located on the previous site of the Kennelly Commons. The Commons will be moved to a larger and more centrally located area of the campus along Matthews Way. The new Kennelly Commons will have several special features such as formal and informal gathering areas, a large open space suitable for special events, and a signature sculpture of a floating stone sphere and water wall. The sculpture was designed by local artist, Ted Jonsson, and is being fabricated by local stonemasons, Seattle Solstice. Mr. Gerstman, alumni Josh Bruger, and student Corey Smith spoke about the importance of the project to the community and the funding campaign underway by the Green River Community College Foundation. Appointments There were no appointments for Council consideration. Agenda Modifications There was no agenda modification. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE Public Hearinqs No public hearing was scheduled. Audience Participation This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City Council on any issue. Elton Foulkes, 11417 SE 15th Street, Kent, WA Mr. Foulkes identified himself as a member of a committee from the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace Page 2 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes March 17, 2003 (SPEEA) employees at the Boeing fabrication plant located in Auburn. Mr. Foulkes reported there are 929 SPEEA members employed at the Boeing Fabrication Division; 567 of which live in Auburn. A total of 5,817 are employed at the Boeing plant. Mr. Foulkes also reported that the average annual salary for the group he represents is $64,884. He commented that their members support the Auburn community, and he requested that the City include SPEEA members in discussions affecting the Boeing Fabrication Division. Darvl Dou.qherty-Smith, 201 M Street SE, Auburn, WA Mr. Dougherty-Smith identified himself as the owner of the Uniform Station located at 226 1st Street NE in Auburn. He expressed concern with parking in the downtown area, especially the cost to owners and employees for parking in the downtown area. He also expressed concern with the increased parking fines. Mr. Dougherty-Smith also commented regarding the City's recent lease of a parking lot for City vehicles and employee parking. David Comstock, 1319 Elm Street SE, Auburn, WA Mr. Comstock spoke regarding parking in the downtown area. He noted that he has paid local improvement district assessments for the downtown parking lots and now must pay to park in the downtown area. He expressed opposition to the City's lease of a parking lot near the post office for use by city employees free of charge. Mayor Lewis explained that the City has been working with the Auburn Downtown Association (ADA) on parking issues. The conversion of the "mural lot" to leased parking is intended as a temporary interim solution while the City and the ADA continue to work on long-term solutions to the parking issues. Mayor Lewis also reported that the City removed all employee parking from the parking lot adjacent to the Court building to ensure adequate public parking adjacent to City Hall. The employee parking was moved to the leased parking lot across the street from the post office. Mayor Lewis stated that work continues on downtown parking issues and welcomed input from the merchants. Brian Young, 3212 South 198th, Sea-Tac, WA Mr. Young identified himself as an employee of the Boeing plant in Auburn for the last eighteen years, and a member of the Society of Page 3 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes March 17, 2003 Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA). He expressed concern with the future of the Auburn Boeing plant. III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS A3.7.6 A. Municipal Services Chair Singer reported the Municipal Services Committee met this evening at 5:00. The Committee discussed public nuisances and nuisance abatement. Chair Singer announced that Ordinance No. 5747 on this evening's agenda may be returned to Committee for further discussion. The Committee also discussed Resolution No. 3584, the King County solid waste contract, the draft airport management request for proposals, the Fire Department ventilation system, and a recent basic life support meeting. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for April 7, 2003 at 5:00 PM. Planning & Community Development Chair Borden reported the Planning and Community Development Committee met March 10. The Committee discussed Ordinance No. 5746 relating to closure of mobile home parks. The Committee also discussed Resolutions No. 3573, 3578, and 3581; an interlocal agreement for an off-leash dog park in Sea-Tac; text amendments to code relating to landscape maintenance; gravel driveways; the sign code; fencing in Lakeland Hills South; sidewalks; and the Transportation Plan. The next regular meeting of the Committee is scheduled for March 24, 2003 at 5:00 PM. Public Works Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met March 10. The Committee discussed surplus vehicles, contract administration items, Resolution No. 3579 for SR 167 limited access revisions, a street vacation, the effectiveness of the corrosion control facility, and the City's response to the Puget Sound Energy/Cascade Water Alliance water rights application. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for March 24, 2003 at 5:30 PM. Finance Vice Chair Barber reported the Finance Committee met this evening at 6:30. The Committee discussed claims and payroll vouchers, surplus property, bad debt write-off, an agreement for Page 4 City of Auburn Council Meetinq Minutes March 17, 2003 professional services with Air Exchange, the Public Works policy relating to contracting for emergency public works; government access cable TV vendor recommendation, the request for proposals for airport management, and the year end budget report. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for April 7, 2003 at 6:30 PM. IV. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS At this time Councilmembers may report on items not specifically described on the agenda, which are of interest to the community. Councilmember Cerino reported that he and Community Development Administrator David OSaki attended the latest Pierce County Regional Council meeting. The Regional Council has begun discussion of amendments to its Comprehensive Plan. Councilmember Singer reported that Auburn will be a recipient of an award at this week's Puget Sound Regional Council general assembly meeting. She and Councilmember Wagner will be attending the meeting. Mayor Lewis reported that the Washington State Department of Ecology called for a public meeting on Puget Sound Energy's water rights application to transfer rights to the Cascade Water Alliance. Public Works Director Dowdy testified at the meeting and the City's comments will be included in the final report. Councilmember Brothers suggested the City Council investigate the practice of rental property managers and owners who bill their tenants arbitrary amounts for water through a third-party billing service. Mayor Lewis reported that staff has been working on the issue for the past two years, but is complicated by state law. The City delivers water to the owner, and the City cannot regulate how the owner charges the tenants for the water. CONSENT AGENDA All matters listed on the Consent Agenda are considered by the City Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed. A. Minutes 1. Minutes of the March 3, 2003 regular City Council meeting. Page 5 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes March 17, 2003 B. Vouchers F4.9.2,F4.9.5 Claims Claims check numbers 318829 through 319306 in the amount of $1,707,837.54 dated March 17, 2003, and a wire transfer in the amount of $1,429,200.00. Payroll Payroll check numbers 503547 through 503682 in the amount of $589,130.22 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $850,019.99 for a grand total of $1,439,150.21 for the pay period covering February 27, 2003 to March 13, 2003. Surplus Property F4.6.1 Public Works Department City Council to authorize the surplus and disposal of the following vehicles and equipment no longer of use to the City: Vehicle License Fixed Asset Number Description VIN Number Number Number 6108D 1995 Chevrolet 1/2 Ton Pickup 1GCEK19H1SE242736 20681D 55000 6108D 6419C 1999 Athey Street Sweeper 1FVGHJAA6XH989387 28916D 55000 6419C 6503D 1998 Chevrolet 1/2 Ton Pickup 1GCEC19W3WE212865 26175D 55000 6503D 6507D 1998 Ford Windstar Mini-Van 2FTZA54U4WBD35090 24493D 55000 6507D 6512C 1993 Dodge D250 3/4 Ton Pickup 1B7JE26Y2PS256055 11839D 55000 6512C 6702A 1995 Chevrolet 4x2 S10 Pickup 1GCCS1944S8263647 206870 55000 6702A P026E 2000 Ford Crown Victoria 2FAFP71W7YX166214 29354D 55000 P026E P031B 2000 Ford Crown Victoria 2FAFP71W5YX166213 29352D 55000 P031B P036A 2000 Ford Crown Victoria 2FAFP71W6YX180914 29865D 55000 P036A 6524D 1998 Exmar Lazer Mower 155167 N/A 55000 6524D LeRoi 12 hp Compressor (Unreadable) N/A N/A (Was mounted on Trailer 6461C) Contract Administration Agreement for Professional Services with Air Exchanqe, Inc. 02.6 City Council to authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract with Air Exchange, Inc. per Resolution No. 3539 approved October 16, 2002. Page 6 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes March 17, 2003 VI. VII. Public Works Proiect Number PR C1003 O4.11.1 PR C1003 City Council to approve Final Pay Estimate #1 to Small Works Contract 02-14 with Scotty's General Construction, Inc. and accept construction of Project No. C1003, Bonney Lake Emergency Intertie. Bad Debt Write-off F4.12 City Council to authorize the write-off of bad debts in accordance with City policy in the total amount of $6,230.91. Councilmember Barber moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to approve the Consent Agenda. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. NEW BUSINESS Application No. REZ02-0002 03.8 City Council to consider the request of Alonzo P. Cole, Jr., to rezone property located at 301 West Main Street from C-3, Heavy Commercial to C-2, Central Business Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to approve the rezone based on the Hearing Examiner's Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Conditions, and instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary Ordinance. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Application Number CUP03-0001 O3.10.1 CUP03-0001 City Council to consider the request of Ron Hallissey, on behalf of Vern Benson, for a conditional use permit to allow a go-cart track in an existing building located at 2302 West Valley Highway, Building B, Suite 100. Page 7 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes March 17, 2003 Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to approve the conditional use permit based on the Hearing Examiner's Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Conditions, and instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary Ordinance. Councilmember Borden questioned the process for monitoring the noise level from the go-cart track. Planning and Community Development Director Krauss noted that the track is enclosed within a building and any noise issues could be addressed under the noise ordinance. Planner Jeff Dixon reported that the Hearing Examiner had questioned the applicant regarding the noise from the go-carts. The applicant testified that there is not a large amount of noise emanating from the building, as the go-carts are equipped with mufflers and catalytic converters. In response to a question from Councilmember Brothers, Planner Dixon responded that the applicant would only open the over-head doors to the extent necessary to install ventilation equipment. Vern Benson, 22009 SE 124th, Enumclaw, WA The applicant, Vern Benson, addressed the questions with regard to noise from the go-cart track. He noted that the warehouse is 300 feet from Highway 167, and the go-carts are equipped with mufflers and catalytic converters. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. O~inances Ordinance No. 5746 O6.10 An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing a new Section and Chapter 14.20 of the Auburn City Code and amending Section 14.03.010 of the Auburn City Code, relating to closure of mobile home parks. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5746. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Page 8 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes March 17, 2003 Ordinance No. 5747 O1.8 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Chapters 8.12, 8.14, and 8.20 of the Auburn City Code, relating to public nuisances and nuisance abatement. Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5747. Councilmember Cerino suggested the ordinance address the parking of operable vehicles in yards. Councilmember Borden agreed with Councilmember Cerino's comments. Councilmember Singer reported on discussions in Municipal Services Committee regarding junk vehicles in rural residential areas and the use of barbed wire. She requested that Councilmembers pass on any suggestions for the Ordinance to the Committee. Councilmember Cerino suggested the Municipal Services Committee also address fences and the types of materials used for fence construction. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to refer Ordinance No. 5747 to Committee for further discussion. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. B. Resolutions Resolution No. 3573 o5.1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute a Pea Patch Use License for the City of Auburn and the King County Department of Transportation for the purpose of the City's Pea Patch Garden Project for the year 2003. Page 9 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes March 17, 2003 Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3573. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Resolution No. 3578 O5.1 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 a Concessionaire Agreement between the City and the Little League of Auburn, Washington for the concession operation at the, Brannan Park Ballfields for 2003. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3578. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Resolution No. 3579 O4.9.4.1, O4.9.1 PR 562 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor or his designee to execute a waiver of hearing with the Washington State Department of Transportation related to SR 167 limited access revisions. Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3579. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Resolution No. 3580 O4.9.1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation for the SR 167 Corridor Project environmental process: Phase I: Preliminary Scoping and Alternatives Identification. Page10 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes March 17, 2003 o Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3580. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Resolution No. 3581 O5.1 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 a Concessionaire Agreement between the City and the Optimist Club of Auburn, Washington for the concession operation at the Game Farm Park Ballfields for 2003. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3581. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Resolution No. 3584 A3.13.2, O4.9.1 PR 562 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Interagency Agreement between King County and the City of Auburn relating to a Conservation Easement and a Temporary Construction Easement for the South 277th Street Reconstruction Project (Phase III). Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3584. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Resolution No. 3586 O4.12 MS 753 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing award of Purchase Contract 02-31 for the purchase of a sidewalk/right-of-way cleaning equipment package to North-South Trading Corporation. Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3586. Page 11 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes March 17, 2003 IX. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. MAYOR'S REPORT A. Executive Session Mayor Lewis recessed the meeting to executive session at 8:32 PM for approximately fifteen minutes in order to discuss litigation. Mayor Lewis reconvened the regular meeting at 8:45 PM. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:45 PM. APPROVED THE '~ DAY OF APRIL, 2003. Peter B. Lewis, Mayor Dan~elle Daskam, City Clerk Page 12