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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-16-2005 * ¿' * ,,","f!iP AJc ITY OF c~",#,/, * lJu:J:TRN¿ ~' : J}U" ,," -ø$iiIIIIJI" WASHINGTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES May 16, 2005 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: Parks and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Human Resources/Risk Management Director Brenda Heineman, Fire Chief Russ Vandver, Police Chief Jim Kelly, Information Services Director Lorrie Rempher, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy, Assistant City Attorney Joseph Beck, Planning and Community Development Director Paul Krauss, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam. C. Announcements and Appointments 1. Announcements a) Councilmembers congratulations to his birthday. and Mayor Lewis extended Councilmember Rich Wagner on b) Transportation Plan Cover Design Contest Mayor Lewis announced the finalists for the Transportation Plan Cover Design Contest. The City of Auburn held a contest, open to all high school students in Auburn to design the new cover for the Comprehensive Transportation Plan. Ten Page 1 City of Auburn Council Meetina Minùtes Mav 16. 2005 students from Auburn High School's Visual Communications class submitted entries. Three finalists were selected among the contestants: Heidi Hohn, Lisa Worden, and Alyson Thieman. The City Council voted and selected Lisa Worden's entry as the winner. Her work will cover the new plan, which is expected to be adopted in late 2005. c) Proclamation - "National Police Week and National Peace Officer Memorial Day" Mayor Lewis declared the week of May 15-21, 2005 as National Police Week in the City of Auburn and May 15 as National Police Officer Memorial Day in recognition of the outstanding service and dedication of the members of the Auburn Police Department. Mayor Lewis presented the proclamation to Police Chief Jim Kelly who spoke briefly about the Auburn Citizens Police Academy and the police volunteer program. d) Proclamation - "Auburn Extreme Sports Day" Mayor Lewis declared June 4, 2005 as Auburn Extreme Sports Day. Mayor Lewis read and presented the proclamation to Councilmember (and Optimist Club member) Roger Thordarson. Councilmember Thordarson explained that the emphasis of the event is to promote the use of bicycle safety helmets. 2. Appointments There were no appointments for Council consideration. D. Agenda Modifications A revised Ordinance No. 5915 was distributed to the Council prior to meeting. II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings No public hearing was scheduled for this evening. B. Audience Participation This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City Council on any issue. Page 2 City of Auburn Council Meetina Minutes May 16. 2005 Frank Rice, 1811 F Street SE #2, Auburn Mr. Rice spoke regarding school zone speed limits. He commended the Municipal Services Committee for reconsidering the issue and recommending the elimination of the 24-hour school zone speed limit. Mr. Rice advocated the installation of electronically controlled signs to alert drivers of the school zone speed limit. Kevin Crossen, 2909 44th Street NE, Tacoma, WA 98402 Mr. Crossen identified himself as the owner of a business known as Cart Recovery. Mr. Crossen's company contracts with grocery stores for the recovery of their shopping carts. Mr. Crossen reported that since the adoption of the City's Ordinance regulating abandoned shopping carts, he has collected and returned 90 carts for one store, the Top Foods Store on Auburn Way North. He requested' the Council consider amending the shopping cart ordinance to provide an exemption from recovery fees for those businesses that have an approved cart recovery company under contract. C. Correspondence No correspondence was transmitted to the City Council. 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 and recommended approval of Ordinance No. 5915 relating to school zone speed limits, Ordinance No. 5916 repealing Auburn City Code 5.90 relating to condominium conversion, and Ordinance No. 5918 regulating aggressive begging. The Committee discussed other issues including the operation of the firing range, a proposed ordinance relating to leaving children unattended in vehicles with keys, Auburn Municipal Court's treatment release program, airport land lease appraisals and long-term land leasing, basic life support transport, and bicycle regulations. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for June 6, 2005 at 5:00 p.m. B. Planning & Community Development Chair Norman reported the Planning and Community Development Committee met May 9, 2005. The Committee recommended Page 3 City of Auburn Council Meetino Minutes May 16. 2005 approval of the Nichols annexation and discussed downtown design standards, commercial uses in industrial zones, the sign code, West Hill annexation and joint development standards with King County, North Lake Tapps Inter-jurisdictional Plan and a study with Sumner and Bonney Lake to identify potential annexation areas, and Transportation Plan cover designs. The Committee also received an update on the Auburn Environmental Park. Auburn Environmental Park will be the subject of a public information forum on June 16, 2005 at 3:00 at the Truitt Building. The next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for May 23, 2005 at 5:00 p.m. C. Public Works Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met May 9, 2005 at 3:30 p.m. The Committee reviewed and recommended approval of a Professional Services Contract for legal services with respect to Cascade Water Alliance issues, traffic control items, and contract administration items for the R Street SE utility improvements project, Auburn Way South sewer project, city-wide patching project, and sidewalk improvements project. The Committee also recommended approval of Ordinance No. 5917 relating to parking on 6th Street NE. The Committee discussed Resolution No. 3858 authorizing a utilities extension agreement with Kent 160 LLC and the Comprehensive Transportation Plan. The Committee met in special session on May 13, 2005 to consider the utilities extension agreement with Kent 160 LLC. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for May 23, 2005 at 3:30 p.m. D. Finance Chair Backus reported the Finance Committee met this evening at 6:30. The Committee reviewed and recommended approval of claims and payroll vouchers. The Committee also discussed the Eden Systems project accounting software and received an update on the Auburn Municipal Court's treatment release program. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for June 6, 2005 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. Page 4 City of Auburn Council Meetino Minutes Mav 16, 2005 Councilmember Singer reported on the Muckleshoot Tribal College dedication and the Lea Hill Elementary DARE graduation, which were attended by the Mayor and several Councilmembers. Councilmember Singer also reported that she met with the Suburban Cities Association Executive Director to discuss common issues for the Puget Sound Regional Council and the Suburban Cities Association. Councilmember Wagner spoke regarding the dedication of the Muckleshoot Tribal College dedication and commended the Tribe on their new educational facility. Councilmember Backus reported on the Auburn Cancer Relay for Life held May 13-14, 2005. Councilmember Backus stated she participated on the City team, Team Millie Lewis, named in honor of Mayor Lewis's late stepmother, along with cancer survivors, Councilmembers Norman and Wagner. Councilmember Backus also reported that she attended a 4H meeting at the library. Councilmember Norman reported on the joint meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee and the Planning Commission. The Committee and Commission members spoke at length regarding the recently adopted critical areas ordinance. Councilmember Norman thanked the Planning Commission members for their dedication to their work on the Planning Commission. Councilmember Norman also commented on her participation in the Auburn Relay for Life and the National Day of Prayer. Councilmember Norman commended City staff for their participation in the Auburn Relay for Life activities. Councilmember Thordarson reported on his attendance at the Muckleshoot Tribal College dedication and the dedication of the Seventh Day Adventist Academy's new girls dormitory. Councilmember Thordarson also commented regarding his participation in the Auburn Relay for Life activities. He thanked members of the community for their contributions to the event. Councilmember Peloza reported on his attendance at the Muckleshoot Tribal College dedication and congratulated the Muckleshoot Tribe on their accomplishment. Councilmember Peloza also attended the DARE graduation and thanked the Council for continuing to fund the DARE program. Councilmember Peloza reported on a recent meeting of the Water Resource Inventory Area where discussion focused on the future operation and funding for the committee for completion of the salmon habitat plan. Councilmember Peloza noted that Governor Gregoire recently signed eleven environmental bills, two of which relate to the Page 5 City of Auburn Council Meetino Minutes May 16. 2005 Water Resource Inventory Area salmon habitat area. Councilmember Peloza also reported on his attendance at the King County Metropolitan Solid Waste Management Advisory Committee meeting. The purpose of the Solid Waste Management Advisory Committee is to recommend future export planning for solid waste. Council member Peloza congratulated Police Chief Kelly for accepting the proclamation for National Police Week and encouraged citizens to enroll in the Citizens Police Academy. Mayor Lewis commended the Council for their participation in the Cancer Relay for Life and spoke regarding the community involvement in the event. Mayor Lewis also spoke regarding attendance at the Muckleshoot Tribal College dedication and the Lea Hill Elementary DARE graduation. Mayor Lewis announced that through cooperation among the churches in Auburn, the Auburn School District and the City of Auburn arrangements have been made to feed children in need this summer. Mayor Lewis also announced that the City and Green River Community College have entered into a lease for a portion of the retail space at the Transit parking garage. Green River Community College will be offering adult education, regional educational opportunities, and a distance-learning center in the downtown area. Mayor Lewis reminded those in attendance that the annual Clean Sweep will be held Saturday, May 21, 2005 beginning at 8:00 a.m. in the downtown area. The Clean Sweep Program will include the dedication of a new city clock at the corner of Auburn Avenue and Main Street. The clock was donated by Nelson's Jewelry. Mayor Lewis also announced that a new program called "Discover Auburn" is in development and will be appearing on Channel 21. The program will feature interesting members of the community. 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. A. Minutes 1. Minutes of the May 2, 2005 regular City Council meeting. B. Vouchers F4.9.2,F4.9.5 1. Claims Claims check numbers 341067 through 341479 in the amount of $2,092,677.26 dated May 16, 2004. Page 6 City of Auburn Council Meetino Minutes May 16. 2005 2. Payroll Payroll check numbers 512182 to 512329 in the amount of $650,506.00 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $974,756.49 for a grand total of $1 ,625,262.49 for the pay period covering April 28, 2005 to May 11, 2005. C. Contract Administration 1. Professional Services Agreement with Gordon, Thomas, Honeywell, Malanca, Peterson & Daheim LLP A3.16.9,04.11 City Council authorize Professional Services Agreement No. AG-C-248 with Gordon, Thomas, Honeywell, Malanca, Peterson & Daheim LLP for legal representation related to the Cascade Water Alliance (CWA) and the Puget Sound Energy (PSE) water right applications from the Lake Tapps Project. 2. Small Works Project Number C5028 04.9.1 PR C502B City Council award Small Works Contract 05-14, Project Number C502B, 2005 Citywide Patching Project, Non- Classified Streets, to Northwest Asphalt, Inc. on their low bid of $181 ,376. 3. Small Works Project Number C308A 04.12.1 PR C308A City Council award Small Works Contract 04-27, Project Number C308A, Sidewalk Improvements Project, to Serpanok Construction, Inc. on their low bid of $118,908. 4. Public Works Project Number C9056 04.6.3 PR C9056 City Council authorize the Mayor to award Contract 05-06, Project Number C9056, Auburn Way South Sanitary Sewer Replacement Phase -1, to Rodarte Construction on their low bid of $3,072,775.00 plus Washington States sales tax of $270,404.20 for a total contract price of $3,343,179.20. D. Traffic Control 1. F Street SE and 25th Street SE 04.10 . City Council approve an all-way stop control at F Street SE and 25th Street SE. Page 7 City of Auburn Council Meetino Minutes May 16. 2005 2. F Street SE and 27'h Street SE 04.10 City Council approve an all-way stop control at F Street SE and 27th Street SE. 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 A. Application Number ANX05-0002 03.1 ANX05-0002 City Council to consider the request of Steve Nichols to annex two parcels adjacent to the west boundary of the existing city limits just north of Mountain View Cemetery and east of 58th Avenue South. Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to accept the ten percent annexation petition and authorize staff to circulate the petition. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. VIII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Ordinances 1. Ordinance No. 5915 04.10,01.8 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, creating a new Section 10.12.125 of the Auburn City Code relating to the speed limit in school zones - when children present Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5915 as revised and presented prior to the meeting to include the following language: "if lights have been installed in Page 8 City of Auburn Council Meetino Minutes May 16. 2005 conjunction with any school zone and such lights are flashing or when" and "flashing or when". MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 2. Ordinance No. 5916 07.1 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, repealing Chapter 5.90 of the Auburn City Code relating to condominium conversion Councilmember Cerino moved and Council member Peloza seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5916. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 3. Ordinance No. 5917 01.2 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, creating a new Section 10.36.346 of the Auburn City Code relating to prohibited parking areas Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Thordarson seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5917. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 4. Ordinance No. 5918 01.8 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Section 9.08.010 of the Auburn City Code, relating to aggressive begging Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5918. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. B. Resolutions 1. Resolution No. 3858 A3.13.8 Page 9 City of Auburn Council Meetino Minutes May 16. 2005 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving the utility extension agreement between the City of Auburn and Kent 160 LLC Public Works Director Dowdy presented a revised Exhibit "A" Utility Extension Agreement to the City Council. The revised agreement is a result of the Public Works Committee discussion on May 13, 2005. Councilmember Wagner moved to adopt Resolution No. 3858 with the following changes: Page 1, fourth paragraph, remove the words "water and" Capitalize all references to "Property" and "Owner". Delete Section 2.4 and renumber the remaining sections. In Section 3.1, change the second sentence to read: "Such agreement to provide sanitary sewer service is conditioned upon the CITY's receiving a franchise from the City of Kent permitting the CITY to locate and operate sanitary sewer lines and facilities in Kent rights of way. In Section 3.1, change the third sentence to begin: "Such sanitary sewer service will be provided in accordance. . ." In Section 5.1.4, page 6, substitute all references to Road "J" as Road uA" In Section 5.3.2, Exhibit "B" is referenced and should be included with the agreement. Director Dowdy noted the addition of Section 6.14 regarding Recording of Memorandum, which was discussed at the Public Works Committee. Councilmember Thordarson seconded the motion. Councilmember Singer moved to strike the words "the Mayor" from Section 2.4. Councilmember Thordarson seconded. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Page 10 City of Auburn Council Meetinc Minutes May 16, 2005 In response to a question from Councilmember Peloza regarding the proposed revisions to the Agreement, Director Dowdy responded that the revisions are the same as those presented to the Public Works Committee on May 13, 2005 with the exception of the revisions included in Section 3.1. Councilmember Wagner noted that the revised Utility Extension Agreement presented during the meeting this evening contains more revisions than detailed in his motion. Councilmember Wagner requested a brief opportunity to review the revised agreement before proceeding. Mayor Lewis ordered the meeting to stand at ease at 8:31 p.m. to allow an opportunity to read the revised agreement. The meeting reconvened at 8:41 p.m. Councilmember Wagner withdrew his main motion. There was no objection. Councilmember Wagner moved to adopt Resolution No. 3858 and the Utilities Extension Agreement dated May 16, 2005. Councilmember Thordardson seconded. 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 8:44 p.m. ,~ AP\~TH~ :'JUNE2005 Peter B. Lewis, Mayor ¡QdtL£2y lJ.tL.~~~ Danlelle Daskam, City Clerk Page 11 City of Auburn Council Meetino Minutes May 16. 2005 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 12