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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-04-2004 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 4, 2004 7:30 PM I. CALL TO ORDER A. 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. B. Roll Call Mayor Lewis and the following Councilmembers were present: Rich Wagner, Sue Singer, Gene Cerino, Nancy Backus, Bill Peloza, Roger Thordarson and Lynn Norman. Staff members present included: Planning and Community Development Director Paul Krauss, City Attorney Daniel B. Heid, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, IS Director Lorrie Rempher, Acting Assistant Fire Chief Mike Gerber, Police Chief Jim Kelly, Employee Relations and Compensation Manager John Fletcher, Parks and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Transportation Planner Joe Welsh, Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam. C. Announcements and Appointments 1. Announcements a) DECA Week Mayor Lewis declared the week of October 10 through 17, 2004 as "DECA Week" in the City of Auburn. Mayor Lewis presented the proclamation to Auburn High School Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) members Leslie Winkler and Chris Little. b) Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month Page 1 City of Auburn Council Meetina Minutes October 4. 2004 Mayor Lewis declared October 2004 as Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month in the City of Auburn. Mayor Lewis presented the proclamation to Shelly David, Auburn Domestic Violence Victim Advocate; Celia Forrest, Chair of the Domestic Violence Task Force; Theron Morgan, member of the Domestic Violence Victim Impact Panel; and Carrol Stripling, member of the WitnessNictim Support Team. Ms. David thanked the Mayor and City Council for their support of the Domestic Violence Task Force. Ms. Forrest announced that the Clothesline Project, t-shirt art created by victims of domestic violence, will be displayed during the month of October at the Auburn Library. In addition, the Sunbreak Café will host the domestic violence silent witness display and the post office will showcase one of the t-shirts and the domestic violence stamp; a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the stamp funds domestic violence programs in the state. Mr. Morgan and Ms. Stripling also spoke of the benefit of the City's victims impact panel and witness/victim support team and commended the Auburn Police Department for their professional response to domestic violence incidents. c) Service Pin Awards Mayor Lewis presented the following Department Directors with service pins: Finance Director Coleman - five years, Public Works Director Dowdy - ten years, Human Resources/Risk Management Director Brenda Heineman - ten years; Planning and Community Development Director Paul Krauss - ten years; Fire Chief Russ Vandver - thirty years; Police Chief Jim Kelly - twenty-five years. Mayor Lewis noted that it is also Chief Kelly's five year anniversary as Police Chief. 2. Appointments There were no appointments for Council consideration. D. Agenda Modifications Resolution No. 3768 was removed from the agenda pending the Hearing Examiner's decision on a request for reconsideration. Page 2 City of Auburn Council Meetina Minutes October 4. 2004 II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings 1. Cingular Wireless Franchise A3.14 City Council to hold a public hearing on an application from Cingular Wireless for a franchise agreement for the attachment installation, and maintenance of wireless telecommunications facilities in, on, upon, along and/or across certain public ways within the City, and to install a limited number of wireless communications antennas in a small number of diverse locations in the public way Transportation Planner Joe Welsh presented the staff report for a franchise application from Cingular Wireless, which would allow the installation of wireless communication facilities in the City right-of-way. Cingular proposes to install a limited number of wireless communication antennas in a small number of diverse locations in the public way. Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing. No one in audience requested to speak regarding the Cingular Wireless Franchise application. Mayor Lewis closed the public hearing. (Please see Item VIII.A.1 of these minutes for further action on this item.) B. Audience Participation This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City Council on any issue. Mayor Lewis recognized members of Boy Scout Troop 340 in attendance this evening. Troop members attend the Council meeting as part of the requirements for their Citizenship in the Community badge. Ulle Kim, 28705 34th Avenue South, Auburn Ms. Kim spoke on behalf of the Crisis Clinic where she volunteers on the crisis phone line. She spoke in support of the Crisis Clinic's application for approximately $7,400 of the City's human service funds. She urged the Council to approve the Clinic's full Page 3 City of Auburn Council Meetina Minutes October 4. 2004 application amount rather than the recommended allocation of $1,500. Richard Busch of Graham & Dunn, 2801 Alaskan Way, Suite 300, Seattle Mr. Busch identified himself as a representative for Cingular Wireless. He expressed his sorrow over the passing of Lon Hurd, the City's telecommunications consultant. Mr. Busch stated that Mr. Hurd made substantial contributions to the Cingular franchise agreement that appears before the Council this evening, and he will be sorely missed. Mr. Busch commended Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy, Transportation Planner Joe Welsh and Assistant City Attorney Joe Beck for their efforts on the Cingular franchise agreement. C. Correspondence There was no correspondence. III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS A3.7.6 A. Municipal Services Chair Cerino reported the Municipal Services Committee met this evening at 5:00. The Committee discussed Ordinance No. 5868 relating to the Cingular franchise agreement, Ordinance No. 5872 relating to off-street parking and Resolution No. 3770 amending cemetery fees. The Committee also discussed the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant and the proposed concessions at the Auburn Justice Center. Chair Cerino congratulated Chief Kelly on his five-year anniversary as Chief of Police. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for October 18, 2004 at 5:00 p.m. B. Planning & Community Development Chair Singer reported the Planning and Community Development Committee met September 27, 2004. The Committee discussed Resolution No. 3771, which supports the Auburn Storefront Studio Project, and a proposal from a downtown business owner to partner with the City for a downtown street clock. The Committee initiated a project status matrix and received information on an emergency radio program. The next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for October 11, 2004 at 5:00 p.m. Page 4 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes October 4. 2004 c. Public Works Chair Wager reported the Public Works Committee met September 27, 2004. The Committee discussed contract administration items related to Auburn Way South safety improvements and sanitary sewer replacements. The Committee also recommended approval of Ordinance No. 5871 relating to traffic control measures and Ordinance No. 5873 relating to street use restrictions. The Committee also discussed aesthetic improvements to the storm water ponds at Riverwalk and at the 3rd Street interchange, water rates, and the C Street roadway improvements. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for October 11, 2004 at 5:30 p.m. D. Finance Chair Backus reported the Finance Committee met this evening at 6:30 p.m. The Committee recommended approval of consent items consisting of claims and payroll vouchers. The Committee also recommended approval of Resolution No. 3766 approving the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Auburn Police Management Association. The Committee discussed wireless communications and LCD monitor replacement for those areas with space constraints. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for October 18, 2004 at 6:30 p.m. 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 Thordarson reported on efforts to provide a shopper shuttle system for Auburn to serve the senior population and others in the community. An open house was held September 21,2004 at the Auburn Senior Center to discuss the proposal, including possible routes and times. City representatives will meet with Metro staff to investigate whether an existing Metro route could be modified to perform the function of a shopper shuttle in Auburn. Councilmember Backus congratulated Councilmember Thordarson on the birth of his new grandson, Kyle, yesterday. . Councilmember Peloza reported on his attendance at a Regional Water Quality Committee meeting where discussion centered on the regional services plan and the Brightwater Treatment Plant. The King County Wastewater Treatment Division will be presenting to the Auburn City Council in the near future an overview of the Brightwater Treatment Plant Page 5 City of Auburn Council Meetina Minutes October 4. 2004 and the benefits to the South King County distribution system. He and Councilmember Thordarson attended an Association of Washington Cities (AWC) regional meeting where participants discussed such topics as declining revenue sources and service level adjustments. Councilmember Peloza reported that while at the AWC meeting he distributed copies of the City's Save Our Streets brochure, which was of great interest to other local elected officials in attendance. Councilmember Singer reported on her attendance at an economic summit for South King County where attendees learned that South King County is growing economically and is an important component in the region. Councilmember Singer also reported on a recent Lodging Tax Advisory Committee and a Sons of Italy dinner. Councilmember Wagner spoke about the passing of Lon Hurd and his contribution to the community and his work as a professional consultant. Mayor Lewis echoed Councilmember Wagner's comments regarding the late Lon Hurd. Mayor Lewis shared an exchange he had a few months ago with a group of individuals, led by Reverend Glorious Shoe, who were raising funds to purchase an acre of land to help support orphans in Tanzania. Mayor Lewis presented a proclamation and a letter to the group who in turn submitted the documents to the Tanzania government as a show of support in their effort to obtain the Tanzanian government's permission to purchase land. Tanzanian officials ultimately donated fifteen acres of land for the orphanage. Mayor Lewis reported that community information forums are being held throughout the City to inform the public about the Save Our Streets Program. Mayor Lewis also spoke about the neighborhood meetings that have been held to learn the concerns of the citizens, share ideas, and help the residents resolve issues. Mayor Lewis reported on his attendance at a King County Sexual Assault Resource Center event to honor its director, Mary Ellen Stone. Mayor Lewis commended Ms. Stone for her contribution to the community. Mayor Lewis also reported on a recent meeting of the Valley Communications Board, the grand opening ceremony for the new dormitories at Green River Community College, and a meeting of the King County Flood Zone District. v. CONSENT AGENDA Page 6 City of Auburn Council Meetina Minutes October 4. 2004 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 September 20, 2004 regular City Council meeting. 2. Minutes of the August 30, 2004 Committee of the Whole meeting. B. Vouchers F4.9.2,F4.9.5 1. Claims Claims check numbers 334630 through 335005 in the amount of $1,822,424.99 and dated October 4,2004. 2. Payroll Payroll check numbers 509810 through 509969 in the amount of $294,079.06 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $980,895.36 for a grand total of $1,274,974.42 for the pay period covering September 16, 2004 to September 29, 2004. C. Contract Administration 1. Public Works Project C228A 04.6.3 PR C223A City Council grant permission to advertise for bids for Project No. C228A, 2003 Sanitary Sewer Replacements. 2. Public Works Project C1014 04.9.1 PR C1014 City Council grant permission to advertise for bids for Project No. C1014, Auburn Way South Safety Improvements D. Call for Public Hearing 1. Local Law Enforcement Block Grant F5.4.1 City Council to call for a public hearing to be held October 18, 2004 to receive public comment on a Department of Justice Local Law Enforcement Block Grant in the amount of $15,926 and a local matching share of $1,770 to pay for Page 7 City of Auburn Council Meetina Minutes October 4. 2004 costs associated with the Community Oriented Policing Program. Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to approve the Consent Agenda. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. VII. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. VIII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Ordinances 1. Ordinance No. 5868 A3.14 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, (hereinafter referred to as the City) authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Franchise Agreement between the City and Cingular Wireless Councilmember Wagner moved to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5868 with the following amendments as discussed in the Municipal Services Committee this evening: 1. Wherever the franchise agreement says "reasonably comparable" shall be changed to "reasonably equivalent." 2. The first sentence of Section 21.3.a shall be changed to read: "Abandonment/Facility Removal Bond. As a condition of approval of this Franchise, Cingular shall provide to the City a performance bond acceptable to the City in the amount of $30,000 per facilitv, warranting to the City the removal by Cingular or bv the City of any Facilities from the Public Way in the event of abandonment of any such Facilities as set out in Section 19 herein." Motion was seconded by Councilmember Cerino. Page 8 City of Auburn Council Meetina Minutes October 4. 2004 MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 2. Ordinance No. 5871 04.10 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Sections 10.12.060, 10.12.130, 10.12.180 and 10.12.190 of the Auburn City Code relating to traffic control measures Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5871. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 3. Ordinance No. 5872 01.2 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Section 10.40.035 of the Auburn City Code relating to off-street parking Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5872. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 4. Ordinance No. 5873 04.9.1 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Sections 9.90.010 and 9.90.030 of the Auburn City Code, relating to street use restrictions Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5873. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. B. Resolutions 1. Resolution No. 3735 F5.2, 04.9.1 C322A A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Local Agency Agreement between the City of Auburn (the Page 9 City of Auburn Council Meetina Minutes October 4. 2004 City) and Washington State Department of Transportation relating to Project No. C322A, West Main Street Improvements Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3735. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 2. Resolution No. 3766 A3.9.4 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Auburn and the Auburn Police Management Association for 2005-2007 Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Norman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3766. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 3. Resolution No. 3768 03.5 PL T04-0004 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving the preliminary plat to subdivide 3.05 acres of land into 13 single-family residential lots and one storm water tract Resolution No. 3768 was removed from the agenda pending the Hearing Examiner's decision on a request for reconsideration. 4. Resolution No. 3770 F4.3 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, providing for amendment to the City of Auburn Fee Schedule, to provide for amendment to the City's Cemetery fees and charges, and updating the Fee Schedule accordingly Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3770. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Page 10 City of Auburn Council Meetina Minutes October 4. 2004 5. Resolution No. 3771 A1.10 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, expressing Council support for the Auburn Storefront Studio Project Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Norman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3771. Councilmember Singer stated that the Storefront Studio Project brings a group of architecture students from the University of Washington to a storefront in Auburn where they will give free design advice to store owners in downtown Auburn. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. IX. MAYOR'S REPORT A. Executive Session Mayor Lewis recessed the meeting to executive session at 8:23 p.m. for approximately thirty minutes in order to discuss property acquisition and potential or pending litigation. Mayor Lewis reconvened the meeting at 8:57 p.m. X. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:57 p.m. APPROVED THE I ff·'f:!¡ DAY OF OCTOBER, 2004. ~ (¿ ÁJa£;;x~ Peter B. Lewis, Mayor 'Danielle Daskam, 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.auburnwa.gov Page 11