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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-15-2005 *fi< * "" AB~ , }p "WASHINGTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 15, 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: Assistant City Attorney Joseph Beck, Assistant Fire Chief Mike Gerber, Police Chief Jim Kelly, Parks and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Human Resources Director Brenda Heineman, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy, Information Services Director Lorrie Rempher, Planning and Community Development Director Paul Krauss, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam. C. Announcements and Appointments 1. Announcements Mayor Lewis announced that Finance Director Shelley Coleman has been awarded the Professional Finance Officer designation from the Washington Finance Officers Association in recognition of her continuing education and professional excellence. Mayor Lewis congratulated Councilmember Backus on her recent birthday. 2. Appointments There were no appointments for Council consideration. Page 1 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes AUQust 15. 2005 D. Agenda Modifications Agenda modifications included the transmission of a revised Ordinance No. 5931 and the removal of Ordinance No. 5938 and Resolution No. 3892 from the agenda. A revised Exhibit A for Resolution No. 3894 was distributed just prior to meeting. II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings 1. Abatement Costs for 1100 'B' Street SE City Council to conduct a public hearing on the cost of abatement for property located at 1100 B Street SE. Planning and Community Development Director Krauss explained that the nuisance site was remediated by the City and the costs associated with the abatement are outlined in the report contained in the agenda packet. If Council approves the abatement expenses, the Legal Department will place a lien on the property for the cost of the abatement. Mayor Lewis opened the hearing. No one from the audience requested to speak regarding the abatement costs for 1100 B Street SE. Mayor Lewis closed the hearing. (For further action on this item, see Item VIII.B.11.) B. 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 St SE, Auburn Mr. Couch thanked the Public Works Department for installing the new (when children are present) speed limit signs near Pioneer Elementary. He also commended the Public Works Department for their recent response to a water leak in his neighborhood. C. Correspondence There was no correspondence for Council review. Page 2 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes AUQust 15. 2005 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 the abatement costs for 1100 B Street SE, Resolutions No. 3893 and 3894 relating to airport land leases, Dieringer School District impact fees, the red light photo enforcement project, a fireworks follow-up report, and the proposed "stay out of areas of racing" (SOAR) ordinance. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for September 6, 2005 at 5:00 p.m. B. Planning & Community Development Chair Norman reported the Planning and Community Development Committee met August 8, 2005. The Committee reviewed and recommended approval of Resolution No. 3887, authorizing a Senior Services Agreement, and Ordinance No. 5937, relating to the Vorozhko Annexation. The Committee also discussed the proposed Shaw annexation; the Six Year Transportation Improvement Program, particularly the non-motorized plan: Wesley Homes traffic mitigation: Wayfinding Requests for Proposals; the proposed Valley Cities Association; Dieringer School District impact fees; the Ecosystem Restoration Project Lobbyist Action; proposed 2005 Comprehensive Plan amendments and economic strategies; and streamline sales tax. The next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for August 22, 2005 at 5:00 p.m. Page 3 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes AUQust 15. 2005 C. Public Works Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met August 8, 2005. The Committee approved right-of-way permits for the Auburn Good 01' Days events, and recommended approval of Ordinance No. 5934 relating to the sewer system, Resolution No. 3868 related to open space acquisition on Western Street, Resolution No. 3886 relating to a lease for a cell tower, and Resolution Nos. 3888 and 3889 authorizing payback agreements. The Committee also reviewed the Six Year Transportation Improvement Program and discussed the ongoing Auburn Way South Sanitary Sewer project, which serves the southeast area of the City including the Janssen Addition. Chair Wagner also reported that one of the first Save Our Streets projects was recently completed, and he is very satisfied with the result. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for August 22, 2005 at 3:30 p.m. D. Finance Chair Backus reported the Finance Committee met this evening at 6:30. The Committee approved the consent items, including claims and payroll vouchers, and recommended approval of Ordinance No. 5931 and Resolution No. 3891. The Committee also reviewed the quarterly financial reports, Resolution Nos. 3893 and 3894 relating to airport land leases, and Dieringer School District impact fees. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for September 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. Mayor Pro Tem Singer reported on events associated with the National Night Out on August 2, 2005, where the Mayor and Councilmembers attended different block watch parties and discussed neighborhood safety. Mayor Pro Tem Singer also reported on meetings dealing with regional long range visioning for housing and long range visioning for the Les Gove Park Community Campus. Councilmember Wagner reported he recently met as part of the State Route 164 Corridor Working Group. The committee has been working for nearly a year on safety and capacity improvements that could be made to the existing route, including the possibility of a by-pass route. The Committee is currently analyzing routes and capacity through computer modeling. Page 4 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes AUQust 15. 2005 Councilmember Backus reported on her participation in the August 2nd National Night Out. She also attended a neighborhood meeting on 4th Street NE where discussion centered on the potential for sewers for the neighborhood. Councilmember Backus reported that she and members of the Council attended Auburn Good 01' Days and took part in the parade. Councilmember Norman commended Councilmember Thordarson for his efforts as part of the Auburn Good 01' Days committee and for all of his work during the event. Councilmember Cerino reported that he accompanied Mayor Lewis to several block watch parties on National Night Out. During the block watch parties, residents discussed concerns unique to their neighborhood. Councilmember Cerino also reported on his participation in Auburn Good 01' Days, including the construction of an outhouse that was used by the Outhouse Brigade during the parade. Councilmember Cerino also noted that Governor Gregoire was in attendance at Auburn Good 01' Days as part of the Auburn High School Class of 1965 reunion. Councilmember Thordarson reported he participated in National Night Out by attending a neighborhood meeting in the vicinity of 30th Street NE and I Street NE. Councilmember Thordarson also reported on activities associated with Auburn Good 01' Days this past weekend. Councilmember Peloza reported on his attendance at National Night Out activities on August 2nd held at the Auburn Glen Apartments located on A Street SE. The management of Auburn Glen Apartments apprised Councilmember Peloza of a group of wild cats inhabiting an adjacent property and creating a nuisance for the residents. To date, King County Animal Control has been unresponsive. At Councilmember Peloza's request, City Attorney Dan Heid is reviewing the Interlocal Agreement with King County for animal control services to ensure that King County is fulfilling their obligation. Councilmember Peloza also reported on his participation in Auburn Good 01' Days activities this past weekend. Mayor Lewis spoke regarding Auburn Good 01' Days. He commended the private organization that annually sponsors the Auburn Good 01' Days and noted that several of the local civic organizations participate in the event. Mayor Lewis also spoke regarding National Night Out and the many block watch parties that were held in the community. Mayor Lewis also reported on the recent 4th Street NE neighborhood meeting where discussion centered on sanitary sewers for the neighborhood. Mayor Lewis advised Page 5 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes AUQust 15. 2005 that he will be testifying before the State tomorrow regarding the City's ability to development in light of streamline sales tax. Transportation Committee allow further warehouse 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 August 1, 2005 regular City Council meeting. B. Vouchers F4.9.2,F4.9.5 1. Claims Claims check numbers 343735 through 344166 in the amount of $3,682,666.12 and dated August 15, 2005. 2. Payroll Payroll check numbers 513215 to 513374 in the amount of $705,557.95 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $1,007,860.35 for a grand total of $1,713,418.30 for the pay period covering July 28, 2005 to August 10, 2005. C. Call for Public Hearing 1. 2006 Preliminary Budget F3.20 City Council to call for a public hearing to be held on September 19, 2005 to receive public comments and suggestions with regard to development of the 2006 Budget, including revenue estimates and possible increases in property taxes 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. Page 6 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes AUQust 15. 2005 VII. NEW BUSINESS A. Annexation Application No. ANX05-0005 03.1 City Council to consider the request of property owners to annex a five parcel area of property consisting of 3.6 acres located along 116th Avenue SE (known as the Shaw Annexation). Planning and Community Development Director Krauss explained that state law requires the Council take action upon receipt of an annexation petition within sixty days. However, the petition is not one that staff can recommend accepting in its current state because of access issues that have come to light recently. Additionally, the applicant is not available to discuss the petition. Director Krauss recommended the Council continue the request to the first meeting in September pending resolution of the access issues. Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to postpone action on Annexation Application No. ANX05-0005 until the meeting of September 6, 2005. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. VIII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Ordinances 1. Ordinance No. 5931 F2.2.19 An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, relating to contracting indebtedness; providing for the issuance of $1,375,000 par value of Limited Tax General Obligation Refunding Bonds, 2005, of the City to pay the cost of advance refunding the callable portion of the City's outstanding limited tax general obligation bonds, 1999, and paying the administrative costs of such refunding and the costs of issuance and sale of such bonds; fixing the date, form, maturities, interest rates, terms and covenants of the bonds; establishing a bond redemption fund; providing for and authorizing the purchase of certain obligations out of the proceeds of the sale of the bonds herein authorized and for the use and application of the money derived from those Page 7 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes AUQust 15. 2005 investments; authorizing the execution of an agreement with U.S. Bank National Association of Seattle, Washington, as refunding trustee; providing for the call, payment and redemption of the outstanding bonds to be refunded; providing for bond insurance; and approving the sale and providing for the delivery of the bonds to Seattle-Northwest Securities Corporation Councilmember Backus moved Norman seconded to introduce and 5931. and Councilmember adopt Ordinance No. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 2. Ordinance No. 5934 04.6 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Sections 13.20.010, 13.20.060, 13.20.140, 13.20.154, 13.20.158, and 13.20.500 of the Auburn City Code relating to sewers Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Thordarson seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5934. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 3. Ordinance No. 5937 03.1 An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, annexing approximately one acre of land located in King County and adjacent to the corporate limits of the City known as the "Vorozhko Annexation" Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5937. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 4. Ordinance No. 5938 03.8 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving the request to rezone approximately thirty-five acres from Singe-Family Residential (RS) to Page 8 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes AUQust15.2005 Single-Family Residential (R2) within the City of Auburn, Washington Ordinance No. 5938 was removed from the agenda. B. Resolutions 1. Resolution No. 3868 05.1.2, 05.4, AU A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Auburn (the City) and King County (the County) relating to open space acquisition on Western Street Northwest, Auburn Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Thordarson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3868. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 2. Resolution No. 3887 04.4.2 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Senior Services to provide seniors, 55 and older, with information, education, and assistance with a variety of legal, consumer, and health issues Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3887. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 3. Resolution No. 3888 03.109 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute a Payback Agreement for Developer's Extension between the City of Auburn and Nick and Ronda Perius Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Thordarson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3888. Page 9 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes AUQust 15. 2005 MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 4. Resolution No. 3889 03.10.9 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute a Payback Agreement for Developer's Extension between the City of Auburn and Auburn 56 LLC Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Thordarson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3889. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 5. Resolution No. 3890 04.9.3 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, fixing 7:30 p.m. on September 6, 2005 as the time and date for a public hearing before the City Council on the 2006-2011 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program Councilmember Wagner moved and Council member Thordarson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3890. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 6. Resolution No. 3891 F4.6.1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, declaring certain items of property as surplus and authorizing their disposal Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Norman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3891. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 7. Resolution No. 3892 03.5 PL T04-0007 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving a preliminary plat application to subdivide 40.86 acres into 107 lots for future single-family Page 10 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes AUQust 15. 2005 development, open space, and a storm water tract within the City of Auburn, Washington Resolution No. 3892 was removed from the agenda. 8. Resolution No. 3893 A3.17, 04.4.9 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing an amendment to an existing fixed base lease at Auburn Municipal Airport with Auburn Flight Service, Inc., approved by Resolution 3181 adopted February 22, 2000 Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3893. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 9. Resolution No. 3894 A3.17,04.4.9 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing a lease between the City of Auburn and N. W. Hangars, LLC for 26,765 square feet of land at Auburn Municipal Airport Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3894 as revised in the Municipal Services Committee earlier this evening. The revisions include changes in the insurance requirements. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 10. Resolution No. 3895 A5.3.37 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, supporting the formation of a Valley Cities' Association Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3895. Councilmember Peloza thanked Mayor Lewis for his vision in the formation of a Valley Cities Association. Page 11 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes AUQust 15. 2005 MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7-0. 11. Resolution No. 3896 06.9.1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, relating to nuisance abatement at 1100 B Street SE in the City of Auburn, Washington and authorizing a lien for labor and materials associated with such abatement Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3896. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. IX. MAYOR'S REPORT A. Executive Session At 8:17 p.m. Mayor Lewis recessed the meeting to executive session for approximately fifteen minutes for the purpose of discussing potential litigation (pursuant to RCW 42.30.11 0(1)(c)). At 8:34 p.m. Mayor Lewis extended the executive session for an additional five minutes. Mayor Lewis reconvened the meeting at 8:42 p.m. X. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:42 p.m. .~ APPROVED THE (0, '--'DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2005. ~ --- ~ !1~/~ eter B. Lewis, Mayor City Council agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's Office, on the City web site, 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