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Home My WebLink About04-05-2004CITY OF WASHINGTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 5, 2004 7:30 PM TERMINAL PARK ELEMENTARY 1101 'D' STREET SE, AUBURN CALL TO ORDER Flag Salute Mayor Peter B. Lewis called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call Mayor Lewis and the following Councilmembers were present: Sue Singer, Gene Cerino, Nancy Backus, Lynn Norman, Roger Thordarson, and Bill Peloza. Councilmember Rich Wagner was excused. Staff members present included: City Attorney Daniel B. Held, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy, Planning and Community Development Director Paul Krauss, Employee Relations and Compensation Manager John Fletcher, Planner Bill Mandeville, Police Chief Jim Kelly, Acting Assistant Fire Chief Mike Gerber, Parks and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, and Deputy City Clerk Cathy Richardson. C. Announcements and Appointments 1. Announcements a) Proclamation - Arbor Day Mayor Lewis declared April 14, 2004 as "Arbor Day" in the City of Auburn. g Appointments There were no appointments for Council consideration. Agenda Modifications Agenda modifications included correction of the label of Item I1.C.1 of these minutes. Page City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes April 5~ 2004 I1. III. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE Public Hearings No public hearings were 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. Michelle Barbaro, 31820 108th Avenue SE, Auburn Ms. Barbaro stated that she is a downtown business owner and also the President of the Auburn Downtown Association (ADA). Ms. Barbara expressed her pleasure related to downtown activities and her hope of attracting additional retail businesses to the downtown area. Ms. Barbaro referred to a letter from the ADA Executive Committee to the Auburn City Council and spoke in opposition to the proposed occupancy of a yoga studio and hair salon in the LIHI building on East Main Street. (Ms. Barbaro spoke after Item III. D of these minutes.) C. Correspondence A facsimile dated March 15, 2004 from the law offices of James W. Anable, Jr. directed to Dan Held containing a March 15, 2004 letter from Mr. Anable addressed to Councilmember Gene Cerino and copied to Councilmembers Rich Wagner, Sue Singer, Nancy Backus, Lynn Norman, Bill Peloza, and Roger Thordarson. 2. A letter dated March 23, 2004 from Pierce County Regional Council addressed to Mayor Peter B. Lewis. 3. A letter dated March 26, 2004 from Pierce Transit addressed to Mayor Peter B. Lewis. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS A3.7.6 A. Municipal Services Chair Cerino reported that the Municipal Services Committee met this evening at 5:00. The Committee discussed and recommends approval of surplus property items and Ordinance No. 5837. The Page 2 City of Auburn Council Meetinq Minutes April 5, 2004 C= Committee also discussed the Auburn Golf Course clubhouse, Auburn Municipal Airport hangar developments, Rabanco operational changes to the solid waste program, and Ordinance No. 5829 related to dangerous dogs, which will be presented to Council on April 19, 2004. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for April 19, 2004 at 5:30 p.m. Planning & Community Development Chair Singer reported that the Planning and Community Development Committee met on March 22, 2004 at 5:00 p.m. The Committee discussed and recommends approval of Ordinance No. 5836 and Resolution No. 3711. The Committee also discussed the Les Gove Spray Pool renovation project, dangerous dogs, abandoned and vacant houses, and outdoor storage in M-1 zones. The Committee received reports on the domestic violence and housing repair programs. A joint meeting with the Human Services Committee will be scheduled to discuss the housing repair program. The next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for April 12, 2004 at 5:00 p.m. Public Works Member Thordarson reported that the Public Works Committee met on March 22, 2004 at 5:30 p.m. The Committee discussed right-of-way use permits and discussed and recommends approval of contract administration items and Resolution No. 3705. The Committee also discussed a solids disposal proposal, "B" Street NE configuration and parking issues, 2004 Storm Pond Retrofit candidates, and "D" Street SE parking issues related to Auburn Little League. The Committee received reports on the State Route 164 Corridor Study and status of capital projects. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for April 12, 2004 at 5:30 p.m. Finance Chair Backus reported that the Finance Committee met this evening at 6:30. The Committee discussed and recommends approval of consent agenda items as corrected and Resolution No. 3707. The Committee also received reports on Washington Cities Insurance Authority Compact 2004 Requirements, a utility billing and cash management system, and discussed purchasing recycled items from Auburn companies and the Advocate, Inc contract Page 3 City of Auburn Council Meetinq Minutes April 5~ 2004 IV. extension. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for April 19, 2004 at 6:30 p.m. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS At this time Councilmembers may report on items not specifically described on the agenda, which are of interest to the community. Councilmember Thordarson reported that he attended the following meetings or events: Regional Transit Committee meeting, Boeing Company tour of their Integrated Systems Division and the Australian 737 airplane, BRAVO! Production "Incredible Feets, King County Council Committee of the Whole meeting, summit meeting related to the formation of the South King County Coalition for the Arts and funding for arts and culture hosted by King County Councilmember Julia Patterson, and the White River Valley Museum railroad exhibit. Councilmember Norman reported that she attended the summit meeting related to the formation of the South King County Coalition for the Arts and funding for arts and culture hosted by King County Councilmember Julia Patterson. Councilmember Norman noted that the City of Auburn is held in high esteem with regard to arts and culture and is often used as an example for accomplishments in that area. Councilmember Norman also congratulated Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy for accomplishments of employees Pam Miller and Toni Lyon who were recognized at the American Public Works Association awards ceremony. Councilmember Peloza reported that he attended the following meetings or events: City of Auburn Annual Employee Recognition luncheon, King County Council meeting, Puget Sound Regional Council Workshop, South King County Performing Arts, King County Coalition of the Arts, Hazard Mitigation Planning meeting, City of Auburn Council of the Whole meeting, and the White River Valley Museum railroad exhibit. .Mayor Lewis reported on the Puget Sound Regional Council meeting, South County Area Transportation Board, summit meeting hosted by King County Councilmember Julia Patterson, Puget Sound Regional Council Vision 2020 awards ceremony, and the Auburn Downtown Association Board meeting. 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 4 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes April 5, 2004 A. Minutes Minutes of the March 15, 2004 regular City Council meeting. Vouchers F4.9.2,F4.9.5 Claims Claims check numbers 329316 through 329810 amount of $1,932,202.77 and dated April 5, 2004. in the Payroll Payroll check numbers 507705 to 507847 in the amount of $305,169.07 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $957,153.47 for a grand total of $1,262,322.54 for the pay period covering March 11, 2004 to March 31, 2004. Surplus Property F4.6.1 Fire Department City Council to authorize the surplus and disposal of the following equipment no longer of use to the City: (1) 1987 Mack Pumper, Model #MC686FC, License #06101D, VIN #1M2H 144CHM001293 Fire Department City Council to authorize the surplus and disposal of the following equipment no longer of use to the City: 2 ea 1 ea 11 ea 1 ea 3 ea 3 ea 1 ea 1 ea 1 ea 1 ea 1 ea 1 ea 2 ea 1 ea. 1 ea File Cabinets, 17" x 23", (Drawer-Drawer-File) Office Chair File Cabinets, 36"x 19" (2 Drawer) Countertop, 105" x 24" File Cabinets, 18" x 29" (4 Drawer) File Cabinet, 18" x 26.5" (4 Drawer) Countertop, 24"x 35" Shelf Unit, 18" x 30" Countertop, 24" x 40" Metal Plan Review Table, 38" x 60" (Box/Box/File) Roller Stand w/Folding Extension, 26.5" x 15" Cabinet, 18" x 31" Cabinets, 32" x 18" Shelf on Rollers, 31" x 28.5" Cabinet, 14" x 26" Page 5 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes April 5~ 2004 3 ea Corner Countertops, 36" x 36.5" 1 ea Wall Mount Shelf, 40" x 40" 1 ea Countertop, 30" x 24" 1 ea Countertop, 23.5" x 32" 1 ea Corner Countertop, 36" x 38" 1 ea Wrap-Around Partition Countertop, 15" x 17.5' 4 ea Partitions, 28" x 40" 1 ea Partition, 34" x 40" 1 ea Partition, 28" x 34" 1 ea Partition, 28" x 28" 5 ea Partition, 40" x 42" 1 ea Partition, 30.5" x 41" 1 ea Countertop, 19.5" x 21" 1 ea Countertop, 19.5" x 17.5" 1 ea Countertop, 40" x 30" 1 ea Countertop, 24.5" x 24" 1 ea Countertop, 24" x 29" 1 ea Countertop, 30" x 40" 1 ea Desk Unit, 21.5" x 77" 1 ea Bunn Auto Coffee Pot 1 ea Plan Review Stool, 28" Tall 1 ea Wall Mount Letter Shelf 1 ea Shelf, 60.5" x 12" 1 ea Shelf, 11.25" x 72" 2 ea Shelves, 11.25" x 96" 1 ea Wall Mount Shelf, 12" x 48" 1 ea Wall Mount Shelf, 12" x 60" 3 ea Power Poles 1 ea Maytag Washer, Model #LA412, Serial #327165 1 ea Maytag Dryer, Model #LDE213, Serial #316356 Contract Administration Parks and Recreation Department Project O5.1.2 City Council to authorize the solicitation of bids and the purchase of equipment for the Les Gove Park Spray Pool. Project Number C403A O5.1.2 City Council to authorize the Mayor to award Contract 04-05, Project Number C403A, Les Gove Spray Park Renovation, to the lowest responsible bidder. Project Number C401A O.4.11.1 PR C401A City Council to award Small Works Contract 04-03, Project Number. C401A, Well No.6 and Braunwood Investigation and Rehabilitation, to Holt Drilling, Inc. on their Iow bid of Page 6 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes April 5, 2004 VI. VII. VIII. $54,980.00 plus Washington state sales tax of $4,838.24 for a total contract price of $59,818.24. Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to approve the consent agenda, including the claims vouchers as corrected by the Finance Committee. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There were no items under this section for Council consideration. NEW BUSINESS Pierce County Regional Council Zoo/Trek Authority Board City Council to consider the following nominees and cast its vote for Position 2 of the Zoo/Trek Authority Board: Cheryle Noble, City of Bonney Lake Michael Decked, City of Edgewood Mark Evers, City of Sumner Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to vote for Michael Deckert, City of Edgewood, for Position 2 of the Zoo/Trek Authority Board. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Pierce Transit Board of Commissioners City Council to consider the following nominees and cast its vote for an at-large position on the Pierce Transit Board of Commissioners: Neil Johnson, City of Bonney Lake Barry Johnson, City of Fife Stanley Holland, City of Orting Dave Enslow, City of Sumner Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Thordarson seconded to vote for Dave Enslow, City of Sumner, for an at-large position on the Pierce Transit Board of Commissioners. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Page 7 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes April 5, 2004 A. Ordinances Ordinance No. 5836 A3.8.24 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, establishing an Urban Tree Board, as an advisory element of the Parks and Recreation Commission, to advise the Mayor and City Council, in matters of trees and tree care Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Norman seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5836. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Ordinance No. 5837 O1.8 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Sections 1.25.010, 1.25.050, 1.25.060, 8.04.280, 8.12.020, 8.12.080, 8.20.030, 8.28.020, 8.32.070, 8.40.030, 9.66.020, and 9.66.900 of the Auburn City Code related to nuisance penalties Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5837. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Resolutions Resolution No. 3705 F4.6.1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington declaring the City's stream gauging station as surplus and authorizing its disposal to the City of Kent Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Thordarson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3705. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Page 8 City of Auburn Council Meetinq Minutes April 5, 2004 IX. Resolution No. 3707 F4.6.1 A Resolution Washington Department's disposal of the City Council of the City of Auburn, declaring certain volumes in the Legal law library as surplus and authorizing its Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Norman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3707. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Resolution No. 3711 O3.4.1.1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington ratifying an amendment to the King County Countywide Planning Policies to designate downtown Auburn as an Urban Center Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Norman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3711. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. MAYOR'S REPORT Executive Session No executive session was held. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m. APPROVED THE /~¢~-'~ DAY OF APRIL, 2004. yor Cathy Ri~[~rdson, Deputy i~ity Clerk Page 9