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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-19-2006 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JUNE 19, 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: Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber; Planning, Building and Community Director Paul Krauss; Information Services Director Lorrie Rempher; Chief of Public Safety Jim Kelly, City Attorney Daniel B. Heid; Human Resources and Risk Management Director Brenda Heineman; Finance Director Shelley Coleman; Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy; Assistant Fire Marshal Jeff Stottlemyre, Interim Deputy Fire Chief Mike Gerber; Intergovernmental Services Coordinator Carolyn Robertson; Building Division Manager Jim Tinner; and City Clerk Danielle Daskam. C. Announcements and Appointments 1. Announcements a) Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award Mayor Lewis presented Finance Director Shelley Coleman with the GFOA's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2006. Mayor Lewis congratulated Director Coleman and her staff on receipt of the distinguished award. Page 1 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes June 19. 2006 b) Director Shelley Coleman - Years of Service Award Mayor Lewis awarded Director Coleman with a service pin commemorating her ten years of service with the City of Auburn. c) Recognition of Arnie Galli Mayor Lewis and Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Faber congratulated Cemetery Coordinator Arnie Galli on the occasion of his retirement. Arnie Galli began his career with the City of Auburn as the Cemetery Coordinator in September 1984. Prior to beginning his career with the City, he served three years on the Cemetery Board. In the 1980's Arnie oversaw the development of Section 6, which includes the veterans section. In the early 1990's, Arnie supervised the development of Section 7, where the Centennial Urn Garden, Memory Meadow and Children's Place were created. In the late 1990's construction began on Section 9, which includes the second wing of the Centennial Columbarium. In 2005, construction began on ForestWalk, a natural woodsy area for cremation, which was opened earlier this year. The Chapel of Memories has been a passion for Arnie these past years; the project is in its permit phase and is scheduled to be completed in 2007. Mountain View Cemetery hosts approximately 300 burials a year. Arnie has been of service to approximately 6,000 families, personally attending nearly every single service. Mayor Lewis thanked Arnie Galli for his leadership in helping develop Mountain View Cemetery as the finest municipal cemetery in the state of Washington. Mayor Lewis and Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Faber thanked Arnie for his service to the City. Mayor Lewis presented Arnie with a clock commemorating his service and his retirement from the City. Arnie Galli thanked Mayor Lewis and Council with the opportunity to work with so many wonderful people over the years. Page 2 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes June 19. 2006 2. Appointments a) Auburn Tourism Board City Council to confirm the appointment of Leslie Allison Koch to the Auburn Tourism Board for a three- year term expiring December 31, 2008. Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to confirm the appointment of Leslie Allison Koch to the Auburn Tourism Board. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. b) Business Improvement Area (BIA) Committee of Ratepayers City Council to confirm the appointment of the following to the BIA Committee of Ratepayers for a three-year term expiring December 31,2008: John Torres John Rottle Kelly Gordon Candy Cutler Frank Yi Lorri Thompson Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to confirm the appointment of John Torres, John Rottle, Kelly Gordon, Candy Cutler, Frank Vi, and Lorri Thompson to the BIA Committee of Ratepayers. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. City Council to confirm the re-appointment of the following to the BIA Committee of Ratepayers for a three-year term expiring December 31, 2008: Jan Cavanaugh David Comstock Phyllis Heppenstal Page 3 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes June 19. 2006 Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to confirm the re-appointment of Jan Cavanaugh, David Comstock, and Phyllis Heppenstal to the BIA Committee of Ratepayers. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. c) Sister Cities Advisory Committee City Council to confirm the appointment of the following to the Sister Cities Advisory Committee for a three year term expiring December 31, 2008: Beth Anne Wroe Linda Elliott Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to confirm the appointment of Beth Anne Wroe and Linda Elliott to the Sister Cities Advisory Committee. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. D. Agenda Modifications Resolution No. 4047, relating to a professional services agreement with Rice Fergus Miller Architecture and Planning was added to the agenda under Item VIII.B.6 of these minutes. II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings No public hearing was held. B. Closed Record Hearing At the request of the appellant, the closed record hearing was rescheduled to August 7, 2006. 1. Application No. V AR06-0002 A3.23.1 City Council to consider an appeal filed by Viktor Chekota on the Hearing Examiner's decision to deny Viktor Chekota's application for variance to allow an existing overheight fence at 1540 23rd Street SE Page 4 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes June 19. 2006 C. Audience Participation This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City Council on any issue. Those wishing to speak are reminded to sign in on the form provided. Laird Chambers, 1003 8th Street SE, Auburn Mr. Chambers spoke regarding parking restrictions in the Sounder transit center parking garage. He expressed concern with the anticipated restriction of approximately 155 parking stalls that will not be available for commuter parking. He estimated the parking restrictions would result in approximately 100 commuter vehicles parked on the neighborhood streets and in the downtown area. Mr. Chambers indicated that he understood that Sound Transit would also be enforcing their rule that no van pool or ride share vehicles would be allowed in the garage. Mr. Chambers requested the City give adequate advance notice of the parking restrictions and their enforcement. Mayor Lewis commented that the first floor of the transit parking garage is reserved for van pools. Mayor Lewis also stated that Sound Transit has agreed to provide notice to the commuters regarding the parking restrictions. Planning, Building and Community Director Krauss remarked that Sound Transit is extremely popular and the demand for parking at the garage is very high. He went on to explain that when the parking garage was constructed, the City purchased 180 parking spaces in the garage with the intent that the spaces would be used for tenants for the first floor retail spaces and the remainder would be used to support downtown development. The Truitt Building subsequently acquired rights to some of the parking spaces. Director Krauss also advised that because of the popularity of Sound Transit and the high demand for commuter parking, all the garage spaces are being used by commuters leaving the retail tenants with no place to park. It is expected that parking enforcement will start sometime in July with warnings issued for the first couple weeks of enforcement. He estimated that approximately 60 to 80 spaces would be regulated. Joshua Smith, 315 I St SE, Auburn Mr. Smith commented that he attended the King County Council meeting this afternoon where the County Council approved all mail balloting. Mr. Smith also advised the Council of an increase in graffiti in the city and commented on the City's new red light photo safe program. Page 5 City of Auburn Council Meetino Minutes June 19. 2006 Mayor Lewis agreed that there has been an increase in the graffiti in the Puget Sound region. The City of Auburn relies on its citizens and code enforcement to report graffiti. The property owner is responsible for removing the graffiti within fourteen days of notice. Mayor Lewis reported that the City's new red light photo safe program has been highly publicized through local newspapers, mass mailings, and the web. Two intersections are now operational. Since installation, over 1,000 red light photo citations have been issued. Warnings will be issued through the end of June, and the system will go live July 1 st. D. Correspondence No correspondence was received for Council review. III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS A3.7.6 A. Municipal Services Chair Cerino reported that the Municipal Services Committee met this evening at 5:00. The Committee reviewed and recommended approval of several resolutions that appear on this evening's agenda. The Committee discussed the 2006 budget amendment, the Auburn Photo Safe Program, the golf course clubhouse project, national preparedness and nuclear attacks, and the City's jail study. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for July 3, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. B. Planning & Community Development Chair Norman reported the Planning and Community Development Committee met June 12, 2006. The Committee recommended adoption of Resolution No. 4043, an amendment to the King County Countywide planning policies. The Committee discussed the downtown urban center and design guidelines and land uses in the vicinity of West Auburn High School. The next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for June 26, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will include a joint meeting with the Auburn Planning Commission. C. Public Works Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met June 12, 2006. The Committee reviewed and recommended approval of several contract administration items that appear on this evening's agenda. The Committee discussed Save Our Streets (SOS) programs, transportation grant status, a proposed increase in Page 6 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes June 19. 2006 sewer rates, the King County sewer contract, flood plain mapping, and petroleum price impacts on projects and the shortage of bidders for City contracts. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for June 26, 2006 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 consent items consisting of claims and payroll vouchers. The Committee also recommended approval of Resolution No. 4044 regarding an Agreement for Professional Services with Harris and Associates and Resolution No. 4045 authorizing an interlocal agreement for acceptance of a US Department of Justice/COPS More Grant. The Committee discussed Ordinance No. 6032, utility rebates, activities of the Greater Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce, and Resolution No. 4047. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for July 3, 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 Tem Singer reported on a recent fund raising event held at Emerald Downs for Strategies for Youth attended by Governor Gregoire and Lieutenant Governor Brad Owen. Councilmember Wagner reported on a meeting of the Regional Access Mobility Partnership where the Governor's new advisor on transportation, Jennifer Ziegler, was introduced. He also reported on the East Main Street neighborhood meeting held June 13th where discussion centered on traffic issues. On June 15th, Councilmember Wagner attended the SR164 Working Group meeting during which the committee narrowed the 164 bypass to two options. Councilmember Backus reported that she attended the Fire Relief and Pension Board meeting on June 13th. On June 15th, Councilmember Backus participated in the Miss Auburn send-off. Councilmember Backus encouraged participation in the Auburn Idol contest; registration forms are available on the City's website. Councilmember Cerino reported he attended the June 8th Puget Sound Regional Council Transportation Committee meeting on behalf of Pierce County cities. The Committee discussed replacement of the Alaskan Way Page 7 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes June 19. 2006 viaduct and HOT lanes. Councilmember Cerino also attended the East Main Street neighborhood meeting on June 13th. Councilmember Peloza reported on his attendance at the monthly meeting of the Water Pollution Abatement Advisory Committee. The main topic of the meeting was the King County Wastewater Treatment Division's efforts to extend their bonding loans from 25 to 35 years. If the bonding loans can be extended, the sewer and capacity rates will remain stable. Councilmember Peloza also reported on his attendance at the Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) 9 meeting where the main topic was the extension of the WRIA 9 interlocal agreement. Councilmember Peloza also attended the monthly Solid Waste Management Advisory Committee meeting where revisions of the Comprehensive Plan for solid waste based on the Cedar Hills landfill closing in 2015 and alternatives for solid waste disposal were discussed. He also attended the Regional Water Quality Committee meeting where members discussed the increased costs associated with the Brightwater Wastewater Treatment Plant. Councilmember Peloza extended is congratulations to Auburn Pioneer Queen Mae Yamada. Mayor Lewis reported on the crowning of Auburn Pioneer Queen Mae Yamada. Ms. Yamada is 87 years old and have lived in Auburn her entire life. Mayor Lewis thanked Mayor Pro Tem Singer for chairing the June 19th Council meeting. 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 June 5, 2006 regular City Council meeting. B. Vouchers F4.9.2, F4.9.5 1. Claims Claims check numbers 352628 through 353078 in the amount of $2,391,303.48 and dated June 19, 2006. 2. Payroll Payroll check numbers 516205 to 516393 in the amount of $750,221.95 and electronic deposit transmissions in the Page 8 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes June 19. 2006 amount of $1,090,719.97 for a grand total of $1,840,941.92 for the pay period covering June 1, 2006 to June 14, 2006. C. Contract Administration 1. Public Works Project Number C525A 04.11.1 C525A City Council grant permission to advertise for bids for Project No. C525A, 2006 SOS Waterline Improvement Project. 2. Public Works Project Number CP0631 04.9.1 CP0631 City Council grant permission to advertise for bids for Project No. CP0631, 2006 Citywide Pavement Patching, Local Streets. 3. Public Works Project Number CP0632 04.9.1 CP0632 City Council grant permission to advertise for bids for Project No. CP0632, 2006 Citywide Asphalt Overlays, Local Streets. 4. Public Works Project Number C519A 04.11.1 C519A City Council approve Final Pay Estimate NO.3 in the amount of $8,768.00 to Small Works Contract 05-27 with Hokkaido Drilling and accept construction of Project No. C519A, Well 2 Repacking 5. Public Works Project Number C513A 04.12.1 C513A City Council award Contract 05-24, Project Number C513A, Terminal Park Neighborhood Improvements Phase 1 to Interwest Construction & Development, Inc. and waive the bid irregularities on their low bid of $390,499.63 plus Washington State sales tax of$1 0,716.96 for a total contract price of $401,216.59. 6. Consultant Agreement No. AG-C-231 A3.16.9, 04.6.3 C9056 City Council authorize the Mayor to amend consultant contract AG-C-231 authorizing Parametrix to perform survey work associated with the construction of the Auburn Way South Sewer Replacement Project Phase 2. Page 9 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes June 19. 2006 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 for City Council consideration. VIII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Ordinances There was no ordinance for Council consideration. B. Resolutions 1. Resolution No. 4038 02.7 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor to work with the cities of Algona and Pacific to establish a planning committee for a Regional Fire Protection Service Authority Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4038. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 2. Resolution No. 4043 03.4.1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, ratifying amendments to the King County Countywide Planning Policies Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Backus seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4043. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 3. Resolution No. 4044 A3.16.3,04.4.6 Page 10 City of Auburn Council Meetino Minutes June 19. 2006 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement for Professional Services with Harris & Associates, Inc. for the purpose of project and construction management Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Norman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4044. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 4. Resolution No. 4045 F5.2.10, A5.3.37 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Interlocal Agreement among the Green River, White River and Puyallup River Valley Cities for cooperation in acceptance and use of a U.S. Department of Justice/COPS More Grant Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Norman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4045. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 5. Resolution No. 4047 A3.16.4, A3.16.5, 02.5 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement for Professional Services with Rice Fergus Miller Architecture and Planning, L.L.P. for the purpose of completing fire station planning Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4047. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. IX. MAYOR'S REPORT A. Executive Session Mayor Lewis recessed the meeting at 8:20 p.m. for a brief intermission and then recessed to executive session at 8:25 p.m. for approximately one hour in order to discuss several issues' Page 11 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes June 19. 2006 related to real property acquisitions and pending and potential litigation. At 9:30 p.m. Mayor Lewis extended the executive session an additional thirty minutes, and at 10:00 p.m. Mayor Lewis extended the executive session an additional thirty minutes. Mayor Lewis reconvened the meeting at 10:29 p.m. City Attorney Heid read the following resolution titles: Resolution No. 4046 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, establishing for an initial six months a moratorium on the filing of applications for licenses, permits and approvals for industrial land uses in certain areas of the City of Auburn along the A Street SE corridor, and setting a pubic hearing for the 1 ih day of July, 2006 to consider the moratorium on the filing of applications for certain licenses, permits, and approvals for industrial land uses in said area Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4046 with following amendments: the moratorium area shall extend to the C3 uses fronting on A Street SE and 6th Street SE south of Highway 18, and staff shall add the appropriate text and maps to identify the C3 properties. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Resolution No. 4049 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving the City of Auburn Vision 2016 Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4049 with the map amended to include the legend and trails. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Resolution No. 4050 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement Page 12 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes June 19. 2006 between the City of Auburn and Bruce D. Alverson and Jill V. Alverson Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4050. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Resolution No. 4051 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement between the City of Auburn and Auburn Financial Services Corporation Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4051. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. X. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 10:32 p.m. VED THE ..::.0- DAY OF JULY 2006. - ~ Da . lie Daskam, City Clerk Peter 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 13