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Home My WebLink About12-01-2003CITY OF WASHINGTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 1, 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: Trish Borden, Fred Poe, Sue Singer, Stacey Brothers, Gene Cerino, and Nancy Backus. Councilmember Rich Wagner was excused. Staff members present included: Planning and Community Development Director Paul Krauss, City Attorney Daniel B. Heid, Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy, Interim Fire Chief Russ Vandver, Police Chief Jim Kelly, Human Resources/Risk Management Director Brenda Heineman, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Community Development Administrator David Osaki, Parks and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Planner Sean Martin, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam. C. Announcements and Appointments 1. Announcements a) Hometown Hero Award Mayor Lewis presented Auburn's Hometown Award to Helen Norman and Lynn Norman. Hero Ms. Helen Norman thanked those responsible for the honor of receiving the Hometown Hero Award. Ms. Norman was accompanied by numerous friends and family members including her son Dan, daughter Page I City of Auburn Council Meetin,q Minutes December 1~ 2003 Angie, great-grandchildren Kyle, Garret and Keegan, grandson Shawn and his wife Sheena. Ms. Lynn Norman expressed gratitude for being selected for the Hometown Hero Award and especially to be chosen with her mother-in-law, Helen. Ms. Norman commended the many other volunteers in Auburn for their contributions to the community. Ms. Norman was accompanied by various friends and family members including her sister and brother-in-law. b) Proclamation - Miss Auburn Scholarship Program Mayor Lewis welcomed the Miss Auburn Scholarship Program contestants and read a Proclamation declaring January 30 and 31, 2004 as days to recognize the contribution of parents, participants and volunteers for the Miss Auburn Scholarship Program. The following Miss Auburn contestants were in attendance: Cherise Mattingly, Kristine True, Alana Morgan, Brandi Williams, Joycealyn Syph, Telah Hill, Lindsey Rothleutner, April Curtis, Heather Christianson, Brandi Hyder, Caitlin Jones, Britney Schaeffer, Marissa Spaid, April Billington, Ashley Bothell, Katrina Lantz, Asacia Thomas, Kimberly Schmidt, Linda Heng, and Heather Tumia. Appointments a) Cemetery Board City Council to confirm the appointment of Warren Olson to fill an unexpired term on the Cemetery Board through December 31,2004. Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to confirm the appointment of Warren Olson to the Cemetery Board. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Page 2 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes December '1~ 2003 I1. III. Agenda Modifications Agenda modifications included revised Ordinance Nos. 5797, 5804 and 5810. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE Public Hearings No public hearing was scheduled for this evening. Audience Participation This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City Council on any issue. Leonard Couch, 1203 28th Street SE, Auburn Mr. Couch expressed appreciation to staff members for responding to his request to fill two potholes on "M" Street SE. Correspondence No correspondence was received. 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 Resolution No. 3661 and received information regarding the fireworks enforcement plan for New Years Eve. The Committee also received a report on the City Hall plaza renovation project and discussed the proposed Auburn Airport management agreement. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for December 15, 2003 at 5:00 PM. Planning & Community Development Chair Borden reported that the Planning and Community Development Committee met November 24, 2003 at 5:00 PM. The Committee received a report on the permit processing study and reviewed the consultant recommendations. The Committee also discussed and recommended approval of Resolution No. 3663, and Ordinance Nos. 5803, 5807 and 5811. The Committee tabled Ordinance No. 5802. The Committee also awarded $6,000 to Pioneer Elementary School for courtyard improvements under the neighborhood grant program. The next regular meeting of the Page 3 City of Auburn Council Meetin,q Minutes December 1, 2003 IV. Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for December 8, 2003 at 5:00 PM. Public Works Vice Chair Poe reported that the Public Works Committee met on November 24, 2003 at 5:30 PM. The Committee discussed and recommended approval of a contract administration item and Ordinance No. 5812. The Committee also discussed the potential closure of "C" Street SW due to a large sewer project, revised street delay agreement language and plan review fees, and Ordinance Nos. 5802 and 5803. The Committee also received updates on the Lake Tapps Task Force, and reviewed the permit processing study and the State Growth Management grant for the Auburn Way Corridor study. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for December 8, 2003 at 5:30 PM. Finance Chair Poe reported that the Finance Committee met this evening at 6:00. The Committee discussed and recommended approval of claims and payroll vouchers, surplus property, and a contract administration item. The Committee also discussed Ordinance Nos. 5797, 5800, 5804, and 5808. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for December 15, 2003 at 5:30 PM. Eo Committee on Committees Vice Chair Singer reported that the Committee on Committees met this evening at 7:10. The Committee discussed Council Committee assignments and will present recommendations at the next City Council meeting. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS At this time Councilmembers may report on items not specifically described on the agenda, which are of interest to the community. There were no Councilmember reports. 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 Page 4 City of Auburn Council Meetin.cI Minutes December 1, 2003 au Gu D= Minutes of the November 17, 2003 regular City Council meeting. Vouchers F4.9.2,F4.9.5 Claims Claims check numbers 326109 through 326447 amount of $1,286,515.81 dated December 1,2003. in the Payroll Payroll check numbers 506400 to 506577 in the amount of $335,022.97 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $965,902.17 for a grand total of $1,300,925.14 for the pay period covering November 13, 2003 to November 26, 2003. Surplus Property F4.6.1 Fire Department City Council to authorize the surplus and disposal of the following items: Make Model Serial No. Asset No. Type Frigidaire FPD-16TM 1565058 None Frost Free Refrigerator Frigidaire FPD-16TM 1571716 None Frost Free Refrigerator Contract Administration Professional Services Contract A3.16.11 City Council to authorize the extension of a Professional Services Contract with Advocates, Inc. relating to post office expansion/relocation issues. = Public Works Project Number C319A 04.9.1 C319A City Council to award Contract 03-11, Project Number C319A, Lake Tapps Parkway Median Guardrail, to Petersen Brothers Inc. on their Iow bid of $34,772.00. Page 5 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes December 1, 2003 VI, VII, VIII. Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Poe seconded to approve the consent agenda. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Final Plat Application Number PLT00-0011 03.5 PLT00-0011 City Council to consider the request of Lakeridge Development for final plat approval for River Park, an 18-1ot single family subdivision located in the Lea Hill area of the city immediately south of the Auburn Golf Course. Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to approve the final plat of River Park. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. (See Item VILLA. 6 of these minutes for further action on this item.) NEW BUSINESS Preliminary Plat Application Number PLT03-000'I 03.5 PLT03-0001 City Council to consider the request of Lakeland Land Development LLC, for preliminary plat approval for a 64-1ot subdivision located on the west side of Evergreen Way SE, extending from its intersection with Elizabeth Avenue SE approximately 1,380-feet south and to the top of slope within the annexed area of Pierce County in the Lakeland South Planned Unit Development (PUD). Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to approve the preliminary plat based on the Hearing Examiner's Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Conditions, and to instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary Resolution. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Ordinances Page 6 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes December l, 2003 Ordinance No. 5797 F6.8 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Sections 3.84.040 and 3.88.040 of the Auburn City Code relating to taxes on outside utilities Councilmember Poe moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5797. In response to questions from Councilmember Borden, Finance Director Shelley Coleman stated that the revised copy of Ordinance No. 5797 removes the cable communications utility tax increase. The cable communications utility presently includes a franchise fee of 5%. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Ordinance No. 5800 F3.17 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Ordinance No. 5702, the 2003 Budget Ordinance, as amended by Ordinance No. 5738 and Ordinance No. 5762, and authorizing the Mayor to accept Schedule "A" which relates to the City of Auburn 2003 Budget for additional appropriations in various funds pursuant to RCW 35A.33.120, and setting forth findings Councilmember Poe moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5800. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Ordinance No. 5803 A4.5.1 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington amending Sections 2.03.030, 2.33.020, 2.39.020, 2.42.040, 2.57.010, 2.69.060, 2.72.040, 2.76.030 and 2.84.030 of the City Code amending Chapter 2.30 of the City Code and creating new Sections 2.36.050 and 2.45.020 of the City Code relating to removal of members of boards and commissions Page 7 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes December 1, 2003 Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Brothers seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5803. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Ordinance No. 5804 F4.11 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Section 3.04.600 of the Auburn City Code pertaining to change funds for City departments Councilmember Poe moved and Councilmember Backus seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5804. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Ordinance No. 5808 F3.18 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, adopting the budget for the City of Auburn, Washington, for the year 2004 Councilmember Poe moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5808. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Ordinance No. 5810 03.5 PLT00-0011 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving the Final Plat of River Park Subdivision Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5810. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Ordinance No. 5811 O3.4.2.1.2 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington relating to the Auburn City Code, amending Sections 1.27.030, 14.07.040, 14.18.030, 16.06.090, 16.08.050, 17.06.030, 18.64.020, 18.68.040 and 18.70.040 Page 8 City of Auburn Council Meetin.cI Minutes December 1, 2003 of the Auburn City Code relating to posting public notification for projects requiring public notice Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5811. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Ordinance No. 5812 O1.2 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Section 10.36.300 of the Auburn City Code relating to "Prohibited Parking Areas - Northwest Auburn" Councilmember Poe moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5812. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Resolutions Resolution No. 3661 02.3 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the City to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement Renewal and Amendment between Pierce County and participating organizations in the Puget Sound Urban Search and Rescue Task Force Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Brothers seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3661. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Resolution No. 3662 F4.6 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Agreement with King County to accept title to, and possession of, a 12-passenger van to be used by the Auburn Parks and Recreation Department Page 9 City of Auburn Council Meetin.q Minutes December 1, 2003 IX. Xg Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3662. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Resolution No. 3663 F5.2 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the acceptance of grant funds in the amount of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000.00), and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and the State of Washington Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development to implement the City's 2004 GMA update Councilmember Borden moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3663. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. MAYOR'S REPORT Executive Session No executive session was held. ADJOURNMENT Them being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:14 PM. APPROVED THE Peter B. Lewis, Mayor i~"'~AY OF DECEMBER, 2003. Cathy Rich~0rdson, Deputy City Clerk City Council agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's Office, on the City website, and via e-mail. Complete agenda packets are available for review at the City Clerk's Office and at the Library. Internet: http://www.ci.auburn.wa.us Page 10