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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-06-2006 * --~*"" ~~ ,," --_4.~,_"",,,_;__" -qt"'," * CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 6, 2006 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: City Attorney Daniel B. Heid, Deputy Police Chief Bob Lee, Planning, Building, and Community Director Paul Krauss, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Information Services Director Lorrie Rempher, Communications/Community Relations Manager Duanna Richards, Communications Assistant Dana Hinman, Police Officer Rafael Sermeno, Development Services Coordinator Steven Pilcher, Parks, Arts, and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Police Commander Larry Miller, Human Resources and Risk Management Director Brenda Heineman, Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy, Multimedia Manager Bernadette Castner, Police Sergeant Doug Faini, Police Commander Bill Pierson, Police Officer Andy Clapp, Community Development Administrator David Osaki, and Deputy City Clerk Cathy Richardson. C. Announcements and Appointments 1. Announcements a) Chief of Public Safety Jim Kelly to present award to DARE Officer Rafael Sermeno Page 1 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes Februarv 6. 2006 Mayor Lewis and Chief Kelly presented an award to former DARE Officer Rafael Sermeno in recognition of his many years of service to the City of Auburn and the Auburn School District as the Drug Abuse and Resistance Education (DARE) officer. Chief Kelly displayed a Power Point presentation of Officer Sermeno and his last DARE graduating class. Officer Sermeno was instrumental in providing instruction to over 5,500 fifth grade students in over 200 classes within the Auburn School District. Chief Kelly noted that Officer Sermeno completed the longest term as an Auburn DARE officer, serving seven years in that position. Officer Sermeno also serves as the Treasurer for the Washington State DARE Officers Association and has earned a lifetime membership in that organization. Chief Kelly congratulated Officer Sermeno and thanked him on behalf of Mayor Lewis, Councilmembers, and the community for his dedication in educating Auburn' youth in the prevention of drug abuse, gangs, and violence. On behalf of the Auburn School Board, Auburn School District administrative and teaching staff, and the 5,500 students who participated in the DARE Program, Superintendent Linda Cowan thanked Officer Sermeno for his personal connection and commitment to the students and his many years of service. Superintendent Cowan also thanked Mayor Lewis and Councilmembers for their support of the DARE Program. Superintendent Cowan was accompanied by Auburn School Board President Ray Vefik, Directors Janice Nelson and Craig Schumaker, Washington Elementary School Principal Eric Daniel, and Chinook Elementary School fifth grade teacher Tony Minus. Mayor Lewis commended Officer Sermeno for his dedication to the youth of Auburn and to the community as a whole. Officer Sermeno has provided an outstanding example to Auburn students and opened the lines of communication between the youth and officers of the City of Auburn. Page 2 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes Februarv 6. 2006 Officer Sermeno thanked his colleagues, Auburn School District staff and board members, and his wife and children for their attendance this evening. Officer Sermeno also thanked Mayor Lewis, Councilmembers, and especially Chief Kelly for supporting the DARE Program. Officer Sermeno expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to serve as the City's DARE officer. 2. Appointments a) Parks Board City Council to confirm the appointment of Micky Marquez to the Parks Board to fill an unexpired term expiring December 31,2006. Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to confirm the appointment of Micky Marquez to the Parks Board. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. b) Urban Tree Board City Council to confirm the appointment of Marion Nancarrow to the Urban Tree Board to fill an unexpired term expiring December 31,2006. Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to confirm the appointment of Marion Nancarrow to the Urban Tree Board. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. D. Agenda Modifications Agenda modifications included the transmittal of revised Ordinance No. 5993 and a revised agreement to Resolution No. 3973 distributed prior to the City Council meeting. II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings There were no public hearings scheduled for this evening. Page 3 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes Februarv 6. 2006 B. Audience Participation This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City Council on any issue. Jim Rutt, 1412 3'd Street SE, Auburn Mr. Rutt expressed opposition to the late hours of operation and loud noises and music emanating from a construction project in his neighborhood. Mr. Rutt requested assistance with regard to resolving this issue and suggested that Council reconsider the City's noise ordinance. Mayor Lewis referred the matter to the Municipal Services Committee and directed Planning, Building,and Community Director Krauss to assist Chair Cerino with this issue. C. Correspondence No correspondence was received. III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS A3.7.6 A. Municipal Services Chair Cerino reported that the Municipal Services Committee met this evening at 5:00 p.m. The Committee discussed and recommends approval of Ordinance No. 5966 and Resolution No. 3973. The Committee also received an update on the golf course capital project, discussed Ordinance No. 5968, and Resolution No. 3977, and received a report on the fire station financial analysis and construction of the south fire station, emergency citizen system called Code Red, and the red light photo enforcement program. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for February 21, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. B. Planning & Community Development Chair Norman reported that the Planning and Community Development Committee met on January 23, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. The Committee discussed and recommends approval of Ordinance No. 5993. Chair Norman noted that this ordinance has been under discussion for over three years and thanked the Planning Commission members, Citizens Ad Hoc Committee, and City staff members for their work related to this ordinance. The Committee also received an update from the Park Board Chair which included ongoing parks projects, the golf course clubhouse, and 2006 Park Board goals. The Committee also discussed home occupation code revisions and received updates on concepts for the City Hall Page 4 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes Februarv 6. 2006 plaza upgrade and downtown design standards. The next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for February 13, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. C. Public Works Chair Wagner reported that the Public Works Committee met January 23, 2006 at 3:30 p.m. The Committee discussed and recommends approval of contract administration items on this evening's agenda. The Committee also discussed Auburn Manor Mobilehome Park water and sewer charges, the final draft of the East Main Street Neighborhood Plan, Ordinance No. 5993, Planned Unit Development provisions, Wesley Homes street improvements, and results of the 2005 Save Our Streets (SOS) Plan. The Committee also reviewed the draft 2006 SOS Plan. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for February 13, 2006 at 3:30 p.m. D. Finance Chair Backus reported that the Finance Committee met this evening at 6:30. The Committee discussed and recommends approval of claims and payroll vouchers, and Resolution No. 3974. The Committee also received a quarterly investment report, discussed Ordinance Nos. 5997 and 5968, and received a presentation on the State of Washington Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development Main Street Tax Credit Incentive Program. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for February 21,2006 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. Councilmember Singer reported the she, Mayor Lewis and five other Councilmembers attended the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Legislative Conference in Olympia. She also attended the Council Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting and attended the kick-off for the new Aerospace Futures Alliance sponsored, in part, by the Prosperity Partnership and the Puget Sound Regional Council. Councilmember Norman reported that she also attended the AWC Legislative Conference and urged citizens to contact their legislative representative with any concerns or issues and become more involved with the legislative process. She also attended the Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon at which she heard the State of the City Page 5 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes Februarv 6. 2006 Address from Mayor Lewis, COW meeting, and Wayfinding Destination Committee meeting. Councilmember Cerino reported he testified before the House Judiciary Committee regarding a proposed statewide shopping cart ordinance introduced by retailers. He had the opportunity to rebut the proposed ordinance on behalf of local municipalities. Councilmember Cerino was thanked by several representatives for his input and he encouraged citizens to participate in the legislative process. Councilmember Cerino also commended City of Auburn Intergovernmental Service Coordinator Carolyn Robertson for her efforts in Olympia on behalf of the city. Councilmember Backus reported that she attended the Ms. Auburn Scholarship Program at which Jacqueline Kellogg was named Ms. Auburn 2006 and Olivia Stover was named Ms. Auburn Valley 2006. There were twenty-four contestants this year and over $33,000 were awarded in scholarships. Councilmember Backus commended Councilmember Wagner who served as a judge this year. Councilmember Thordarson reported that he attended a Regional Transit Authority meeting, a chamber strings concert by the Seattle Symphony at Auburn Mountain View High School, and the Uniquely Auburn Festival and a BRAVO! series performance, Tangoheart, at the Auburn Performing Arts Center. Councilmember Peloza reported that he attended the tenth Uniquely Auburn Festival, the AWC Legislative Conference, and a Sister Cities Committee meeting at which he briefed the committee on the potential sister city of Treviso, Italy located north of Venice. He also attended the Metropolitan Water Pollution Abatement Advisory Committee meeting, at which they discussed the wet weather sewer flows and impacts to the storm water systems, and a Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA 9) meeting, at which they discussed an interlocal agreement with King County regarding implementation of the Salmon Habitat Plan. Councilmember Peloza also commended the efforts of Parks Planning and Development Manager Dan Scamporlina related to receipt of a grant for the Fenster Levy. Councilmember Peloza noted the he was recently appointed to the National League of Cities Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Steering Committee. Councilmembers Thordarson and Backus were also appointed to National League of Cities committees. Mayor Lewis reported on the opening of the Federal Way Transit Center and spoke regarding the numerous partnerships being formed between Page 6 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes Februarv 6. 2006 local, county, and state governments. Mayor Lewis also announced that he and Councilmembers would be pleased to attend any neighborhood meeting to listen to citizen issues, needs, and concerns. Mayor Lewis indicated that appropriate staff members would also attend and urged citizens to organize a meeting in their neighborhood. 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 January 17, 2006 regular City Council meeting. B. Vouchers F4.9.2, F4.9.5 1. Claims Claims check numbers 348512 through 348729 in the amount of $1,284,532.47 and claims check numbers 348730 through 349085 in the amount of $826,333.03 and dated February 6, 2006. 2. Payroll Payroll check numbers 514974 to 515106 in the amount of $318,085.58 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $1,066,757.91 for a grand total of $1,384,843.49 for the pay period covering January 12, 2006 to February 1, 2006. C. Contract Administration 1. Consultant Agreement No. AG-C-264 A3.16.9,04.9.1 City Council to authorize a Consultant Agreement No. AG-C- 264 with The Transpo Group Inc. for engineering services for Project No. C421A, M Street SE (29th Street SE to 3yth Street SE) Improvements Page 7 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes Februarv 6. 2006 2. Public Works Project Number C307A A3.16.9,04.10.2 City Council to authorize an agreement with Northrop Grumman IT for procurement and installation of equipment for work related to Project No. C307A, Intelligent Transportation System Improvements 3. Public Works Project Number C422A 05.2 City Council to approve Final Pay Estimate NO.4 for Small Works Contract No. 05-02 with SCI Infrastructure, Inc. and accept construction of Project Number C422A, Gateway Sign at Peasley-Canyon Road 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. 5966 01.8 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amendin9 Section 1.25.010, 1.25.020, 1.25.030, 1.25.060, and 1.25.070, adding a new Section 1.25.035 and repealing Section 1.25.090 of the Auburn City Code relating to clarification of duties for code enforcement Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5966. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Page 8 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes Februarv 6, 2006 2. Ordinance No. 5993 03.4.2.1.2 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington amending Chapter 18.56 of the Auburn City Code relating to signs Councilmember Norman moved and Council member Cerino seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5993. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 3. Ordinance No. 5998 04.9.2 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Chapters 12.52 and 15.52 of the Auburn City Code, related to street names and building numbering Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 5998. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. B. Resolutions 1. Resolution No. 3973 A3.16.7 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Agreement for Building Inspection Services with the City of Enumclaw Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3973 including the amendments as distributed prior to the Council meeting. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 2. Resolution No. 3974 A3.4 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, supporting passage of Senate Bill 6215 - relating to public entity liability for tortious conduct Page 9 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes Februarv 6. 2006 Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Norman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3974. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. IX. MAYOR'S REPORT A. Executive Session Mayor Lewis recessed the meeting to closed session to discuss personnel issues in accordance with RCW 42.30.140(4) and then to executive session to discuss pending and potential litigation in accordance with RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) at 8:21 p.m. for approximately thirty minutes. At 8:52 p.m., Mayor Lewis announced that executive session would be continued for another fifteen minutes. At 9: 13 p.m., Mayor Lewis announced that executive session would be continued for another thirty minutes. Mayor Lewis reconvened the meeting at 9:36 p.m. City Attorney Heid read the title of Resolution No. 3982 as follows: Resolution No. 3982 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, establishing, for an initial six month period, a moratorium on the filing of applications for licenses, permits and approvals for industrial land uses in those areas of the City of Auburn (1) bounded by State Route 18 on the South, State Route 167 on the west, 15th Street northwest on the north, and the Union Pacific Railroad tracks on the east, and (2) bounded by West Main Street on the south, the Union Pacific Railroad tracks on the west, 6th Street Northwest on the north, and C Street Northwest on the east, and setting a public hearing for the 20th day of March, 2006, to consider the moratorium on the filing of applications for Industrial land uses in said area Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to adopt Resolution No. 3982. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Page 10 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes Februarv 6, 2006 X. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 9:37 p.m. f APPROVED THE ,)/ 3- DAY OF FEBRUARY 2006. ~5C/ C3- Peter B. Lewis, Mayor ........., / ) ( ! '--J] Cathy R ardson, Deputy 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