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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-15-2003CITY OF WAS H I NGTON CITY OF AUBURN couNcIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 15, 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. Bo Roll Call Mayor Lewis and the following Councilmembers were present: Rich Wagner, Trish Borden, Sue Singer, Stacey Brothers, Gene Cerino, and Nancy Backus. CounCilmember Fred Poe was excused. Staff members present included: Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Fire Chief Bob Johnson, Parks and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Transportation Planner Joe Welsh, Community Development Administrator David Osaki, Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy, Police Chief Jim Kelly, Senior Planner Al Hicks, Planner Sean Martin, City Attorney Daniel B. Heid, and Deputy City Clerk Cathy Richardson. C. Announcements and Appointments 1. Announcements a) Proclamation -"Grandview Park" Mayor Lewis presented a Proclamation to Auburn Parks and Recreation Director Daryl Faber declaring October 4, 2003, as the day the City of Auburn will join other south King County cities, the group "Serve Our Dog Area" (SODA), and King County in opening the first south King County off-leash area at Grandview Park. Page City of Auburn Council Meetinq Minutes September 15, 2003 I1. Mayor Lewis explained that Grandview Park is the first off-leash dog park in the South King County area. b) Proclamation - "Day of Concern for the Hungry" Mayor Lewis presented a Proclamation to Auburn Food Bank Board Member Mike Morrisette declaring September 27, 2003 as a "Day of Concern for the Hungry". Mr. Morrisette spoke on behalf of the Auburn Food Bank Board volunteers. Mr. Morrisette thanked Mayor Lewis, Councilmembers, and the Auburn Community for their support of the Auburn Food Bank. c) Proclamation -"Constitution Week" Mayor Lewis declared September "Constitution Week". 17-23, 2003 as 2. Appointments a) Lodging Tax Advisory Committee City Council to confirm the following appointments: Committee The appointment of Mary Bartlett to fill an unexpired term which will expire December 31,2005. The appointment of Susie Sourwine to fill an unexpired term which will expire December 31, 2005. Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to approve the appointments of Mary Bartlett and Susie Sourwine to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Agenda Modifications There were no agenda modifications. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings Page 2 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes September 15~ 2003 2004 Preliminary Budget F.3.18 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 2004 Budget. Finance Director Shelley Coleman displayed a Power Point presentation related to 2004 revenue projections and the current property tax levy and potential increases. Director Coleman reviewed general fund revenues by category. Director Coleman stated that property, sales, utility, and other taxes represent 75% of the City's revenue. Other taxes include gas, telephone, cable TV, and electricity. The balance of general fund revenue consists of fees for licenses, permits, and fines, charges for services, intergovernmental funds, interest earnings, and interfund transfers. Director Coleman compared 2003 and 2004 tax revenues. Director Coleman reviewed current laws related to property tax levies implemented under 1-747. The Implicit Price Deflator for 2003 is 1.84%. Current property tax is calculated at the levy rate of $2.90 per $1,000 valuation. Director Coleman reported that King County is investigating issues related to missing personal property valuation. The City of Auburn has requested an accounting for approximately $500,000,000 missing in assessed value, which was shown in 2003. The missing valuation represents a loss of revenue to the City of Auburn of approximately $450,000. Director Coleman reviewed actual and estimated sales tax collections from 1996 through 2004, and estimated licenses permits and fines, intergovernmental revenue, charges for services, and miscellaneous revenue for 2003 and 2004. Director Coleman also displayed and reviewed an eight-year revenue trend from 1997 through 2004. Director Coleman reported that the 2004 budget is based on the forecast of maintained taxable retail sales, moderate Page 3 City of Auburn Council Meetin.q~Minutes September 15, 2003 employment and income growth, and a slow and steady economic environment. Director Coleman noted that Pierce County will be putting a 0.3% sales tax increase before the voters for 2004, which will represent approximately $20 to $25 per capita for those Pierce County residences located within the City of Auburn's jurisdiction. One third of this revenue must be used to supplement criminal justice purposes. Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing. No one in the audience requested to speak. Mayor Lewis closed the public hearing. Audience Participation This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City Council on any issue. Mark Okazaki. Nei.qhborhood House, 5906 South 236th Place, Kent Mr. Okazaki stated that he is the Executive Director of Neighborhood House which is a non-profit, social services agency. Mr. Okazaki introduced two Auburn residents, Marianna and Lilia, who reside in the Burndale Apartments. Mr. Okazaki spoke of efforts to build a new community facility in the Burndale Apartment complex, which would include a tutoring center and computer learning lab. Mr. Okazaki urged Councilmembers to support recommendations from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Committee. A community facility would serve Burndale residents as well as the northeast Auburn community. Marianna stated that she has been a Burndale resident for over four years and it has been very helpful with regard to improving her English and her grades. Lilia stated that she is a Burndale resident and thanked Mayor Lewis and Councilmembers for supporting Neighborhood House. Dave Larson, MultiCare Adult Health Center, 202 Cross Street SE, Auburn Mr. Larson stated that he is Director for the MultiCare Adult Health Center, which serves elderly and disabled adults in the community. Mr. Larson assured Mayor Lewis and Councilmembers that the Page 4 City of Auburn Council Meetinq Minutes September 157 2003 Adult Health Center will continue to operate in Auburn, in spite of budget constraints. MultiCare subsidizes health care costs where necessary and attendance at the Center continues to rise. Mr. Larson urged Councilmembers to support the MultiCare Adult Health Center. C. Correspondence Letter dated August 28, 2003 addressed to Mayor Pete Lewis from State Representative Jan Shabro regarding the Commission of Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies recognizing the reaccredidation of the Auburn Police Department. State Representative Jan Shabro congratulated the Auburn Police Department on receiving reaccredidation from the Commission of Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies. Representative Shabro stated that her goal is to visit all eight of the city councils in the thirty-first district prior to the next legislative session and expressed her pleasure in visiting the City of Auburn City Council. Representative Shabro spoke regarding state funds allocated to the CitY of Auburn for projects such as the Auburn YMCA and the Green River Community College Science building and other improvements. Representative Shabro reported that she is on the State Transportation Committee and indicated that she will continue to work for improvements to State Routes 167 and 164. Representative Shabro spoke regarding the proposed sites for transitional housing for sex offenders. Representative Shabro reported that elected officials from the 31st, 30th, and 33rd districts, and Senate and House Representatives worked very hard to prevent placement of the transitional housing in the areas proposed by Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS). Senator Roach was especially successful in persuading DSHS to consider siting the transitional housing in industrial sites. Representative Shabro stated that, in spite of current budget restraints, she looks forward to the next legislative session. Page 5 City of Auburn Council Meetinq Minutes September 15, 2003 III. Representative Shabro stated that communication is the key to good representation and praised the open government practices of the City of Auburn. Mayor Lewis thanked Representative Shabro for attending this evening's Council meeting and for her efforts related to transportation issues. (Representative Shabro spoke prior to Item II.B of these minutes.) 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 discussed and recommends approval of surplus equipment and contract administration items. The Committee tabled Resolution No. 3631 and discussed Resolution No. 3641. The Committee received a presentation on the multi family housing ordinance, a report on the Airport management contract, and reviewed the Solid Waste Division and Police Department budgets. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for October 6, 2003 at 5:00 PM. Planning & Community Development Chair Borden reported that the Planning and Community Development Committee met on September 22, 2003 at 5:00 PM. The Committee discussed Transportation Improvement Program non-motorized projects, use of downtown redevelopment funds for a corridor study of Auburn Way, and Neighborhood Planning. The next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for September 22, 2003 at 5:00 PM. Co Public Works Chair Wagner reported that the Public Works Committee met on September 8, 2003 at 5:30 PM. The Committee discussed and recommends approval of contract administration items, and Resolution Nos. 3639 and 3640. The Committee discussed the Transportation Improvement Program, a driveway permit for Bible Chapel, and Water Utility, Sanitary Sewer Utility, Storm Utility, Engineering, and Street budgets. The Committee also received reports on the West Valley Highway project and the Annexations and Budget Advisory Task Force, and discussed City initiated Page 6 City of Auburn Council Meetin.q Minutes September 15, 2003 IV. Mo street vacations. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for September 22, 2003 at 5:30 PM. Finance Vice Chair Cerino reported that the Finance Committee met this evening at 6:30. The Committee discussed and recommends approval of claims and payroll vouchers, and surplus property items. The Committee also received presentations on preliminary budgets from the Equipment Rental Division, Human Services General Fund Grants, the Human Resources Department, and the Finance Department. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for October 6, 2003 at 6:30 PM COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS At this time Councilmembers may report on items not specifically described on the agenda, which are of interest to the community. Councilmember Singer reported that she attended the Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) meeting last week. Mr. William Ruckleshouse spoke regarding de-listing salmon from the Endangered Species Act. The criterion is having two to four viable populations of salmon in five watersheds in the Northwest before it can be de-listed. WRiA is in its fifth year of planning and has projects underway to work towards this goal. Mayor Lewis reported that he attended a meeting of Pierce County Cities and Towns. Councilmember Cerino represents the City of Auburn at many Pierce County meetings. Due to the annexation of a portion of the Lakeland Hills area located in Pierce County, the City of Auburn will become one of the larger communities in Pierce County over the next four to five years. The proposed sales tax increase for Pierce County will generate revenue of approximately $25,000, a portion of which is to be used for public safety issues. Mayor Lewis reported that he and Councilmembers Singer and Wagner attended the ground breaking ceremony for the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe (Tribe) Health and Wellness Center. One Elder spoke regarding the many improvements made with regard to services provided by the Tribe and also spoke of her desire that this should be a time of healing and a time of cooperative efforts between the City of Auburn and the Tribe. 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. Page 7 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes September 15, 2003 A. Minutes Co Minutes of the September 2, 2003 regular City Council meeting. Vouchers F4.9.2,F4.9.5 Claims Claims check numbers 324013 through 324390 in the amount of $1,542.711.98 and dated September 15, 2003. Payroll Payroll check numbers 505578 to 505745 in the amount of $575,509.38 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $881,839.92 for a grand total of $1,457,349.30 for the pay period covering August 28, 2003 to September 11, 2003. Surplus Property F4.6.1 Police Department City Council to authorize the surplus and disposal of the following equipment no longer of use to the City: 1 Cannondale Mountain Bike, blue, no Serial or City ID number 1 Trek Mountain Bike, City ID #001 21 00 261 Contract Administration Public Works Project Number C304A O4.8.1 PR C304A City Council award Small Works Contract 03-03, Project Number C304A, "K" Street SE Storm Improvements, to Scotty's General Construction on their Iow bid of $249,858.00 plus WA state sales tax of $21,987.50 for a total contract price of $271,845.50. Public Works Proiect Number C203B O3.3.11 PR C203B City Council grant permission to advertise for bids for Project Number C203B, Phase II Auburn Station Garage Tenant Improvements. Page 8 City of Auburn Council Meetinq Minutes September 15, 2003 VI. VII. Eo Call for Public Hearing Consolidated Plan Project and 2004 CDBG Action Plan 03.4.1.7 City Council to call for a public hearing to be held October 6, 2003 on amendments to the City of Auburn Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development and 2004 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan. Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to approve the Consent Agenda. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ao Resolution No. 3636 04.9.3 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, adopting the 2004-2009 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. Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3636. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. NEW BUSINESS Final Plat Application Number PLT02-0001 03.5 PLT02-0001 City Council to consider the request of Lakeland Land Development LLC for final plat of Lakeland Area 5, Division lA subdivision, a 110-1ot single-family subdivision located within the Pierce County Lakeland Hills Planned Unit Development on the west side of Evergreen Way SE extending from 69th Street SE. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to approve the Final Plat of Lakeland Area 5 Division lA and to instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary Ordinance approving the plat. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Page 9 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes September 15~ 2003 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Ordinances Ordinance No. 5790 O3.10.1 CUP03-0005 An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, King County, Washington, providing for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for an existing structure to be used as an employment center for clients, located at 9125 26th Street NW, within the City of Auburn, Washington Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5790. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. B. Resolutions Resolution No. 3631 A3.16.5, O4.4.10 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 American Funeral and Cemetery Trust Services for the purpose of administering and managing client funds paid to the City pursuant to pre-arrangement sales contracts for collective investment in a master trust Councilmember Singer reported that Resolution No. 3631 was tabled in Municipal Services Committee. Resolution No. 3637 O4.11.6, A3.16.9 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, superceding Resolution No. 3543 and authorizing the Mayor to execute a Turnout Construction Agreement between the City of Auburn and the City of Tacoma Water Division Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3637. Page 10 City of Auburn Council Meetin.q Minutes September 15~ 2003 IX. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Resolution No. 3639 A3.13.9 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute a Payback Agreement for Developer's Extension between the City of Auburn and Jeff Moore Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3639. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Resolution No. 3640 A3.12.1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute a Settlement Agreement between the City of Auburn and ChevronTexaco Corporation for the cleanup of the contamination from the underground storage tanks located at 309 "C" Street SW Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3640. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Resolution No. 3641 F5.4.1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor to apply for a Local Law Enforcement Block grant on behalf of the City of Auburn, Washington Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3641. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. MAYOR'S REPORT A. Executive Session Page 11 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes September 15, 2003 At 8:24 PM, Mayor Lewis recessed the meeting to executive session for approximately twenty minutes to discuss potential litigation. At 8:45 PM, Mayor Lewis announced that executive session would continue for approximately fifteen more minutes. Mayor Lewis reconvened the regular meeting at 9:03 PM. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 9:03 PM. APPROVED THE DAY OF OCTOBER, 2003. Cathy Ric~rdson, Deputy City Clerk Page 12