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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-21-2005 * ~lTY OF. * 1-1- ~. -. ,. , ~~:r"~.:~ ;: ~ASHJNGTON /" CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES March 21, 2005 7:30 PM I. CALL TO ORDER A. Flag Salute Mayor 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: Community Development Administrator David Osaki, City Attorney Daniel B. Heid, Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy, Parks and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Human Resources/Risk Management Director Brenda Heineman, Fire Chief Russ Vandver, Police Chief Jim Kelly, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Information Services Director Lorrie Rempher, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam. C. Announcements and Appointments 1. Announcements There was no announcement. 2. Appointments There was no appointment for Council consideration. D. Agenda Modifications There was no agenda modification. II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings No public hearing was scheduled for this evening. Page 1 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes March 21. 2005 B. Audience Participation This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City Council on any issue. No one from the audience requested to address the Council. C. Correspondence No correspondence was received for Council review. III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS A3.7.6 A. Municipal Services Chair Cerino reported met the Municipal Services Committee met this evening at 5:00. The Committee approved consent items and recommended approval of Ordinance No. 5900 and resolutions that appear on this evening's agenda. The Committee reviewed Ordinance No. 5906 and recommends that it remain in Committee pending minor revisions. Committee members discussed the methodology for developing impact fees and the Committee's work matrix. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for April 4, 2005 at 5:00 p.m. B. Planning & Community Development Chair Singer reported the Planning and Community Development Committee met March 14, 2005, and recommended approval of Resolution Nos. 3829 and 3835 relating to senior services, Resolution No. 3836 relating to the Pea Patch Program, Resolution No. 3837 authorizing donated funds from Northwest Parks Foundation, and Resolution No. 3840 authorizing an inter-agency agreement concerning electrical permits and inspections within the city. The Committee also discussed the Parks and Recreation Plan and the work of the Tree Board. The next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for March 28, 2005 at 5:00 p.m. C. Public Works Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met March 14, 2005. The Committee recommended approval of several contract administration items for projects related to C Street SW improvements, 15th Street NW median landscaping, and the citywide cracksealing program. The Committee also recommended approval of an all-way stop control at D Street NE/SE and East Main Street. The Committee also reviewed the 2005 budget Page 2 City of Auburn Council Meetina Minutes March 21. 2005 amendment ordinance, and received a presentation from King County on the sanitary sewer inflow/infiltration (1&1) pilot project conducted in the City of Auburn. The Committee also reviewed the Save Our Streets Program, traffic control at 53rd and Randall and Mill Pond Drive and Lakeland Hills Way, and sidewalk condition inventory. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for March 28, 2005 at 3:30 p.m. D. Finance Chair Backus reported the Finance Committee met this evening at 6:30 p.m. The Committee approved claims and payroll vouchers, and recommended approval of Ordinance No. 5904 amending the 2005 Budget and Resolution No. 3842 authorizing a contract with Security Plus for the purchase and installation of an upgraded surveillance system in the Auburn Detention Facility. The Committee also discussed Resolution Nos. 3841 and 3843 related to municipal airport issues. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for April 4, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. IV. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS At this time Councilmembers may report on items not specifical/y described on the agenda, which are of interest to the community. Mayor Pro Tern Singer reported that she and several Councilmembers attended the Employee Appreciation Luncheon on March 9th. Mayor Pro Tern Singer also reported on her attendance at the Washington Women's Employment and Education fund raising program, the Auburn Chamber of Commerce Career Fair, the Alliance 2005 meeting held at Emerald Downs, and the Soroptomist Club awards meeting. She also reported on meetings with members of one of the Lakeland Homeowners Associations, Evergreen City Ballet representatives regarding their relocation efforts, and employees of the Safeway Distribution Center that is being relocated from Bellevue to Auburn. Councilmember Wagner reported on the meeting with representatives of the Evergreen City Ballet in an effort to resolve issues surrounding Project Ace on Main Street and the Ballet's relocation. Council member Wagner also reported on his attendance at the Municipal Solid Waste Advisory Committee meeting where the topics of discussion included the location of transfer stations and the export of solid waste from the Puget Sound region. He also attended the final meeting of the Community Center Citizens Committee. The Committee came to consensus on a proposed site and approach to the Les Gove Park community campus. Council member Wagner also reported on a meeting with Auburn School Page 3 City of Auburn Council Meetinll Minutes March 21. 2005 District representatives regarding flashing signs for school zones. The Auburn School District does not have funding for the purchase and installation of the flashing signs; however, individual school's ParentlTeacher Associations have indicated a willingness to pursue funding to ensure the installation of the flashing signs. Mayor Lewis added that the City will contribute up to fifty percent of the cost of the flashing signs for any school that can secure funding for the project. Councilmember Backus reported on her attendance at the National League of Cities meeting in Washington, D.C. She attended as a member of the Finance Administration and Intergovernmental Relations Committee. The Committee's discussions included unfunded mandates, tax incentives for economic development, the elimination of the local tax deduction, municipal bond taxation and tax-exempt bond financing, federal tax reform legislation, and Community Development Block Grant funding. She also reported on meetings with the City's lobbyists and representatives from the offices of Senator Patty Murray and Congressmen Dave Reichert and Adam Smith. Councilmember Backus announced that Amy Crawford, a former Miss Auburn, will be competing as Miss Washington USA in the Miss USA pageant. Councilmember Norman reported that she attended the Puget Sound Regional Council Growth Management Board meeting where discussion centered on Vision 2030. She also attended the Tacoma/Pierce County Economic Development Forecast luncheon. Councilmember Norman thanked the Chamber of Commerce and Mayor Lewis for their support of the Career Fair for Auburn students. Councilmember Cerino reported on a recent Pierce County Review Commission meeting. The Review Commission is the organization responsible for reviewing and approving amendments to the Growth Management Act for Pierce County. Councilmember Cerino thanked the Auburn City Councilmembers for acting on the Pierce County Countywide Planning Policies in an expeditious manner. Councilmember Cerino also reported on a recent meeting of the Lake Tapps Task Force meeting and provided a brief history of Lake Tapps and the White River diversion dam and the status of the lake. He indicated an agreement is in place to make repairs to the diversion dam so that the lake will be filled by April. The Corps of Engineers has indicated that by the year 2008 a more modern method of diversion will be in place. Councilmember Thordarson reported on his attendance at the Auburn Employees Appreciation Luncheon, a State Department of Transportation open house meeting regarding Highway 164 improvements, the Page 4 City of Auburn Council Meetina Minutes March 21. 2005 Soroptomist Club awards meeting, the Young Life fund raising dinner, and Family Week activities. He also reported on his attendance at the National League of Cities Conference in Washington, D.C. He attended as a member of the Human Development Committee for the National League of Cities, whose focus was insurance and health care issues. While attending the National League of Cities Conference, he also attended a session on the Omnibus Transportation Bill. Councilmember Peloza reported on his attendance at the Regional Water Quality Committee meeting where the topics of discussion included infiltration and inflow of sanitary sewer lines and the impact of inflow and infiltration (1&1) on sewer capacity and treatment. Too much 1&1 entering the sewer system could cause a sewer overflow if not controlled. An 1&1 pilot program was conducted in Auburn by King County. It was determined that the King County 1&1 study results were good. Councilmember Peloza also reported on a recent meeting of the Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) steering committee meeting. The main topic of the WRIA meeting was the release of the Draft Salmon Habitat Plan. King County will hold an open house on Wednesday in the Auburn Council Chambers to receive public comment on the Plan. Councilmember Peloza also reported on his attendance at the National League of Cities Conference in Washington, D.C. He attended as a member of the Energy, Environmental and Natural Resources Committee of the National League of Cities and discussed such topics as beach nourishment relating to federal funding for damages sustained by homes and businesses that are built on shorelines and beaches and considered in harm's way. Councilmember Peloza also reported that he attended the Suburban Cities Association Public Issues Committee on behalf of Mayor Lewis and the Auburn Symphony's annual fund raising event. Mayor Lewis thanked Mayor Pro Tern Singer for attending meetings in his place during the past week. He commended the Council's participation in the National League of Cities Conference. Mayor Lewis expressed regret that he was unable to attend the Career Fair, the Beneficial Homeowner's Association meeting, and Young Life banquet due to his attendance at the National League of Cities Conference. Mayor Lewis also thanked Mayor Pro Tern Singer and Councilmember Wagner for their efforts in resolving issues related to Project Ace and the Evergreen City Ballet relocation. Mayor Lewis reported on his attendance at King County Executive Sims' State of the County address. V. 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 5 City of Auburn Council Meetina Minutes March 21 , 2005 A. Minutes 1. Minutes of the March 7, 2005 regular City Council meeting. 2. Minutes of the January 31, 2005 Council Committee of the Whole meeting. B. Vouchers F4.9.2,F4.9.5 1. Claims Claims check numbers 339312 through 339787 in the amount of $2,853,591.21 and dated March 21,2004. 2. Payroll Payroll check numbers 511592 to 511732 in the amount of $634,271.54 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $968,992.51 for a grand total of $1,603,264.05 for the pay period covering March 3, 2005 to March 16, 2005. C. Contract Administration 1. Public Works Project Number C326B 04.9.1 C326B City Council award Contract 04-28, Public Works Project Number C326B, C Street SW Roadway Improvements Contract B, to R. W. Scott Construction on their low bid of $1,748,316.18. 2. Small Works Project Number C221 B 04.9.1 C221B City Council award Contract 04-26, Small Works Project Number C221 B, 15th Street NW Median Landscape Enhancement, to Emerald Paving, Inc., on their low bid of $72,820.00. 3. Small Works Project Number C502A 04.9.1 C502A City Council award Contract 05-05, Small Works Project Number C502A, 2005 Citywide Crackseal Project - Non- classified Streets, to AA Asphalting Inc. on their low bid of $93,900. Page 6 City of Auburn Council Meetina Minutes March 21 , 2005 4. Public Works Project Number C303A 04.9.1 C303A City Council approve Final Pay Estimate NO.4 to Contract 03-01, in the amount of $6,610.60 to Dennis R. Craig Construction, Inc., and accept construction of Project Number C303A, 41st Street SE and A Street SE Capacity Improvements. D. Traffic Control at D Street NE/SE and East Main Street 04.10 City Council to approve an all-way stop control at D Street NE/SE and East Main Street. Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to approve the consent agenda. In response to a question from Councilmember Peloza regarding the proposed installation of the all-way stop control at D Street NE/SE and East Main Street, Public Works Director Dowdy stated that the proposed traffic control will enable the City to recapture the parking spaces previously eliminated because of site distance issues. 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. 5900 01.8 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Chapter 10.54 of the Auburn City Code relating to motorized foot scooters and similar devices Councilmember Cerino moved and Council member Peloza seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5900. Page 7 City of Auburn Council Meetina Minutes March 21. 2005 MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 2. Ordinance No. 5904 F3.19 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Ordinance No. 5884, the 2005 Budget Ordinance and authorizing amendment to the City of Auburn 2005 Budget as set forth in Schedule "A" Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Norman seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5904. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 3. Ordinance No. 5905 03.10.1 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, King County, Washington, approving a request for a conditional use permit for a Type 1-D wireless communications facility and associated radio equipment to be stored in an enclosed structure adjacent to field three of Game Farm Park at 3030 R Street SE in Auburn, Washington Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Norman seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5905. Councilmember Thordarson expressed concern with Cingular's past practice and construction of the Cingular antenna project on Auburn Way North adjacent to the Les Schwab Store. He stated that Cingular did not replace the existing pole, but installed a new pole and equipment storage box which is over four feet in width and blocks a substantial portion of the sidewalk. Councilmember Wagner expressed concern with noise levels, landscaping issues, asphalt path access, and construction timing for the proposed project. In response to a question from Councilmember Wagner, Community Development Administrator Osaki stated that the conditional use permit would not be covered under the City's franchise. Any mitigation or City requirements would be Page 8 City of Auburn Council Meetina Minutes March 21. 2005 imposed through the permitting process or through the lease of the property. Councilmember Wagner questioned whether the City could enter into a lease with Cingular while the State of Washington is the owner of the property. Parks and Recreation Director Faber explained that the City is in negotiations with the State of Washington Parks Department to acquire the property from the State. The first step is to approve the type of use in the park, with subsequent negotiation of the lease. The City will be compensated approximately $40,000 to $50,000 per year for the lease. Council member Wagner expressed concern regarding the adequacy of signage for electromagnetic warnings and interference with the City's field scoreboards. Director Faber stated that the issue of possible interference from the antenna arrays would be addressed in the lease document. In response to a question from Councilmember Wagner regarding references on the plans, Administrator Osaki explained that two carriers will share the pole and facilities and each are responsible for different aspects of the project. Councilmember Singer withdrew her motion and moved to schedule a closed record hearing on Application No. CUP04-0007. Councilmember Wagner seconded. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 4. Ordinance No. 5906 01.8 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, creating a new Chapter 8.18 of the Auburn City Code relating to abandoned shopping carts Ordinance No. 5906 is pending in Municipal Services Committee and was not presented to Council for consideration. B. Resolutions 1. Resolution No. 3829 Page 9 City of Auburn Council Meetina Minutes March 21, 2005 04.4.2 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Memorandum of Agreement for 2005 between the City of Auburn and Senior Services of Seattle/King County (SSS/KC) to provide a nutritional program for low-income elderly citizens in the Auburn area Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Norman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3829. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 2. Resolution No. 3835 04.4.2 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Memorandum of Agreement for 2005 between the City of Auburn and Senior Services of Seattle/King County (SSS/KC) to provide home delivered meal services - Meals on Wheels - for homebound seniors in the Auburn area Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Norman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3835. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 3. Resolution No. 3836 A3.17,05.1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Special Use Permit S-48-05 from King County Facilities Management Division to use King County property for the purpose of the City's 2005 Pea Patch Garden Project Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Norman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3836. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 4. Resolution No. 3837 F5.5 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Auburn Page 1 0 City of Auburn Council Meetina Minutes March 21. 2005 and Northwest Parks Foundation for the receipt of donated funds; establishing guidelines and reporting requirements; and clarifying park project eligibility requirements Council member Singer moved and Council member Norman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3837. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 5. Resolution No. 3838 F4.6.1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the conversion to, and sale of Auburn Police Canine Bone as surplus property of the City of Auburn Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3838. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 6. Resolution No. 3839 F4.6.1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the conversion to, and sale of Auburn Police Canine Tundra as surplus property of the City of Auburn Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3839. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 7. Resolution No. 3840 06.1.4 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 an Interlocal Agreement with the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries concerning electrical permits and inspections within the city limits of Auburn Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Norman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3840. Page 11 City of Auburn Council Meetinll Minutes March 21. 2005 MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 8. Resolution No. 3841 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 fees and charges for the Auburn Municipal Airport, and updating the Fee Schedule accordingly Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3841. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 9. Resolution No. 3842 01.7 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with Security Plus, LLC for the purpose of purchasing hardware and installation of equipment to expand and upgrade the detention facility surveillance system Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Norman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3842. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 10. Resolution No. 3843 A3.17 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, releasing the Lessee from the remaining term of Lessee's Lease at the Auburn Municipal Airport Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3843. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 11. Resolution No. 3844 F2.5 Page 12 City of Auburn Council Meetinll Minutes March 21. 2005 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Purchase Agreement with H&W Apparatus Repair, Inc., an Oregon corporation doing business as H&W Emergency Vehicles, for one Road Rescue Type III Aid/Medic Unit Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3844. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. IX. MAYOR'S REPORT A. Executive Session No executive session was held. X. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. I APPROVED THE i~~'-- DAY OF APRIL 2005. r~ \,Ò=' ~ Peter B. Lewis, Mayor !1uk~ 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 Librqry. 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