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Home My WebLink About01-03-2006 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 3,2006 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: Public Safety Director Jim Kelly; Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy; City Attorney Daniel B. Heid; Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber; Fiscal Services Manager Craig Violante; Human Resources and Risk Management Director Brenda Heineman; Information Services Director Lorrie Rempher; Planning, Building and Community Director Paul Krauss; and City Clerk Danielle Daskam. C. Announcements and Appointments 1. Announcements 2. Appointments a) Auburn Tourism Board City Council confirm the reappointment of Susie Sourwine to the Auburn Tourism Board for a three year term to expire December 31, 2008. b) Park Board City Council confirm the reappointment of Michael Hassen to the Park Board for a three-year term to expire December 31, 2008. Page 1 City of Auburn Council Meetina Minutes January 3. 2006 c) White River Valley Historical Society City Council confirm the following appointments to the White River Valley Historical Society: The appointment of Ronnie Beyersdorf to a three- year term to expire on December 31, 200S. The appointment of Terry Davis to a three-year term to expire on December 31, 200S Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to confirm the above described appointments to boards and commissions. Councilmember Peloza spoke in favor of the appointment of Ronnie Beyersdorf and Terry Davis to the White River Valley Historical Society Board. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. D. Agenda Modifications Ordinance No. 59S4 was removed from the agenda. 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. There was no audience participation. C. Correspondence No correspondence was received for City Council review. 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 Resolution No. 3963, Ordinance No. 597S, potential cost of the Jovita Heights fee-based Page 2 City of Auburn Council Meetina Minutes January 3. 2006 wetland mitigation, the red light photo enforcement project, the golf course clubhouse, emergency telephone citizens notification system, and the Regional Alternate Information Network. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for January 17, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. B. Planning & Community Development Chair Norman reported that the Planning and Community Development Committee has not met since the last Council meeting. The next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for January 9, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. C. Public Works Chair Wagner reported that the Public Works Department has not met since the last Council meeting. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for January 9, 2006 at 3:30 p.m. D. Finance Chair Backus reported the Finance Committee met this evening at 6:00. The Committee reviewed and approved claims and payroll vouchers, Ordinance No. 5978 regarding a Transit Center Property Management Fund, and Resolution No. 3964 accepting a grant for records archiving. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for January 17, 2006 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 Tern Singer reported that on December 30th she accompanied Max Torres to Fort Lewis to assist in the presentation of a plaque in appreciation of the United States service men and women. Mr. Torres in turn received civilian medals of appreciation and honor from the military. Councilmember Norman congratulated the newly re-elected members of the Council and Mayor Lewis. Councilmember Peloza also congratulated newly re-elected Councilmembers Backus, Cerino and Wagner and Mayor Lewis on their election for another four year term. Page 3 City of Auburn Council Meetina Minutes January 3, 2006 Mayor Lewis reflected on the accomplishments of the past year and a look forward to the new year's opportunities. Mayor Lewis also urged citizens to put forward ideas for new projects and partnerships for the City to undertake. 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 December 19, 2005 regular City Council meeting. 2. Minutes of the December 13, 2005 special City Council meeting. 3. Minutes of the November 17, 2005 special City Council meeting. B. Vouchers F4.9.2,F4.9.5 1. Claims Claims check numbers 347678 through 348089 in the amount of $1 ,287,175.46 and dated January 3, 2005. 2. Payroll Payroll check numbers 514641 to 514776 in the amount of $300,562.06 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $1,014,962.59 for a grand total of $1,315,524.65 for the pay period covering December 15, 2005 to December 28, 2005. 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 Page 4 City of Auburn Council Meetina Minutes January 3. 2006 A. Ordinances 1. Ordinance No. 5978 F4.2.10 An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, adopting a new Section 3.04.620 of the Auburn City Code to establish the Transit Center Property Management Revolving Fund at an initial funding amount of $1 ,500.00 Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Norman seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5978. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 2. Ordinance No. 5984 01.2 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Section 10.40.100 of the Auburn City Code relating to impoundment of vehicles Ordinance No. 5984 was removed from the agenda. B. Resolutions 1. Resolution No. 3963 F5.6 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the acceptance of a grant from the Fireman's Fund Insurance Company in the amount of Twenty-nine Thousand Dollars ($29,000.00) and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to ratify the necessary agreements to accept said funds Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3963. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 2. Resolution No. 3964 F5.2 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the acceptance of grant funds in Page 5 City of Auburn Council Meetina Minutes January 3, 2006 the amount of Fourteen Thousand Three Hundred Ninety- seven Dollars ($14,397.00) for the 2005-2007 Washington State Archives Local Records Grant Program, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary grant agreement documents Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Norman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3964. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 3. Resolution No. 3965 03.10.15 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, setting a public hearing for a six month extension of the moratorium on acceptance of applications for licenses, permits and approvals relating to transitory accommodations established by Resolution Number 3808 Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3965. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7-0. IX. MAYOR'S REPORT A. Executive Session Mayor Lewis recessed the meeting to executive session at 7:46 p.m. for approximately ten minutes in order to discuss potential litigation. Mayor Lewis reconvened the meeting at 7:59 p.m. X. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:59 p.m. APP - " . .I! r n /J' / !lt0tlAJt;.d/ltJ~t Danielle askam, City Clerk -~ Pete B. Lewis, Mayor Page 6 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes January 3. 2006 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 7