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Home My WebLink About07-03-2006 PJ.....",c. *~~.'..'..'..TY.. '..'...'...'..'....."...'..........'....)...,.0.., ;fi...: :.:.:~....*....'............ ....... .... .... ........ ',.',:W(w+ /1/'<::"':::' ..."...... ",<<p, '''",' ,cc);/ ,..'""", ...w WASHINGTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 3, 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 and Roger Thordarson. Councilmembers Bill Peloza and Lynn Norman were excused. Staff members present included: City Attorney Daniel B. Heid; Finance Director Shelley Coleman; Community Development Administrator David Osaki; Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy; Information Services Director Lorrie Rempher; Transportation Planner Joe Welsh; Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber; Human Resources Director Brenda Heineman; Public Safety Chief Jim Kelly; and City Clerk Danielle Daskam. C. Announcements and Appointments 1. Announcements There was no announcement. 2. Appointments There was no appointment. D. Agenda Modifications A revised Schedule A for Ordinance No. 6032 was distributed to the Council prior to the meeting. II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE Page 1 City of Auburn Council Meetina Minutes Julv 3. 2006 A. Public Hearings 1. Vacation Application No. V-05-02 03.9 V05-02 City Council to conduct a public hearing on a petition for vacation of a portion of D Street SE located between 23rd Street SE and 25th Street SE. Transportation Planner Joe Welsh provided the staff report for the request from the owners of the Kona Kai Apartments to vacate a portion of D Street SE adjacent to their property. Mr. Welsh displayed a large photograph of the area. The right-of-way is 30 feet wide and is currently unpaved. The Utility Vault Company is situated to the west of the property and the Kona Kai Apartments are on the east side. Mr. Welsh advised that the applicant requests the vacation to provide better security for the apartment complex and its tenants. Mr. Welsh stated that the Police Department has responded to calls at the Kona Kai Apartments, but there are no specific security concerns related to the subject right-of- way, other than the occasional theft and vandalism incidents. The Water Utility Comprehensive Plan provides for a waterline extension through the subject right-of-way. The storm utility has a storm water infiltration facility in the right- of-way. Although the right-of-way is not paved, there is a worn path through the area used by pedestrians. Neither Comcast or Puget Sound Energy have facilities in the area. Qwest has a cable in the right-of-way which would need to be relocated. Mr. Welsh stated that although the City utilities in the subject area could be relocated, the right-of-way could become useful in the future for road access and pedestrian access. Staff recommends denial of the vacation re~uest due to the loss of potential access between 23rd and 25t Streets SE. Councilmember Wagner inquired regarding the two properties located west of the proposed vacation. Mr. Welsh identified the two properties that would be without any right- of-way frontage should the vacation be approved. The Page 2 City of Auburn Council Meetina Minutes July 3.2006 property owner is Utility Vault Company and is also one of the petitioners for the vacation. In response to a question from Councilmember Singer, Mr. Welsh explained that staff recommends denial of the application in order to preserve the existing right-of-way for future use. Bob Ormand, Kona Kai Apartments, 2455 F Street SE, Auburn Mr. Ormand spoke on behalf of the applicant, Kona Kai II, LLC. Mr. Ormand explained that the Kona Kai Apartments management has been maintaining the subject area including mowing the grass and removing trash left by pedestrians. The purpose of the request is to reduce the area that the Kona Kai Apartments is responsible for maintaining and improving security of the area for its tenants. The Kona Kai Apartments would like to use the vacated area to construct carports and storage areas Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing. No one in the audience requested to speak regarding the proposed vacation, and Mayor Lewis closed the public hearing. B. 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. Don Whitmore, 16202 SE Lake Moneysmith Road, Auburn Mr. Whitemore distributed copies of a letter dated June 23, 2006 addressed to Mayor Pro Tem Sue Singer from the First United Methodist Church Administrative Board recommending that the Auburn City Council urge the United States Congressional delegation to attend to the problem of the threat of nuclear materials. Mr. Whitemore spoke briefly regarding a national campaign to urge the United States government to address nuclear weapons security. He urged the Council to adopt the proposed resolution. Len Elliot, 2006 Riverview Drive NE, Auburn Mr. Elliot, Reach Out Team Chair from the First United Methodist Church, also spoke in support of a City of Auburn resolution urging the United States Congressional delegation to further enhance Page 3 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes July 3. 2006 nuclear weapons security. He urged the Council to adopt the proposed resolution. C. Correspondence No correspondence was received for 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 revjewed Resolution No. 4052 relating to a Technical Services Agreement with Techstaff, Inc. The Committee also discussed Ordinance No. 6032 amending the 2006 Budget, fire protection level of service, and jail alternatives. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for July 1 yth at 5:00 p.m. B. Planning & Community Development Committee Member Backus reported the Planning and Community Development Committee met June 26, 2006. The meeting included a joint meeting with the Auburn Planning Commission where Committee members shared Vision 2016 goals with the Planning Commission members. The Committee also discussed the proposed 2006 Comprehensive Plan amendments, the Auburn Environmental Park goals and objectives, low impact development and sustainable community goals. The next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for July 10th at 5:00 p.m. C. Public Works Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met June 26, 2006. The Committee approved a number of contract administration items that appear on this evening's Council agenda. The Committee reviewed 2006 budget amendments, truck impact fees, and the Comprehensive Transportation Plan update. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for July 10th at 3:30 p.m. D. Finance Chair Backus reported the Finance Committee met this evening at 6:30. The Committee members approved consent items including payroll and claims vouchers. The Committee also recommended approval of Ordinance No. 6032 amending the 2006 Budget and Resolution No. 4052 authorizing a Technical Services Agreement Page 4 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes July 3. 2006 with Techstaff, Inc. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for July 1 yth 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 that she and Councilmembers Cerino and Wagner attended the A Street SE corridor neighborhood meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Singer also attended a steering committee for the human services one stop service center, the groundbreaking for the new distribution warehouse building on Perimeter Road, and Puget Sound Regional Council meetings. Councilmember Wagner reported that he attended a briefing on the Washington State Department of Transportation tolling study. Councilmember Backus reported she attended Kids Day at Game Farm Park and the Suburban Cities Association legislative panel dinner attended by Representatives Dan Roach and Jan Shabro. Councilmember Cerino reported he attended the Suburban Cities Association meeting with state legislative representatives. Councilmember Cerino also reported he attended a demonstration of the City's Photo Safe red light enforcement program at the intersection of Auburn Way South and M Street SE. For the benefit of the audience, Councilmember Cerino commented regarding the City's grocery cart ordinance. He clarified that the City does not assess fines for retrieving abandoned grocery carts, but bills the cart owners for the City's cost of retrieving and storing the carts. Councilmember Thordarson reported he attended the recent Suburban Cities Association dinner. He also attended the Association of Washington Cities Conference in Spokane where he participated in workshops on fire authorities, transportation, and grants. Mayor Lewis acknowledged a letter from "Willa" who watches the City Council meetings on TV 21. He assured Willa that he would address the concerns expressed in her letter. Mayor Lewis commented on the joint meeting of Planning and Community Development Committee and Planning Commission regarding the City's Vision 2016. Mayor Lewis also attended meetings with King County regarding the closure of the Algona solid waste transfer station and King County's plans to construct another transfer station in South King County. Mayor Lewis reported that the City Page 5 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes July 3. 2006 will be closely monitoring King County's south county site selection. Mayor Lewis also spoke briefly regarding the Canoe Journey, which will be hosted by the Muckleshoot Tribe July 31 through August 5. Mayor Lewis also reported on meetings with the King County Executive regarding such issues as annexations and the flood control district. 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 19, 2006 regular City Council meeting. B. Vouchers F4.9.2, F4.9.5 1. Claims Claims check numbers 353079 through 353593 in the amount of $2,041,540.21 and dated July 3,2006. 2. Payroll Payroll check numbers 516394 to 516549 in the amount of $333,546.68 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $1,104,789.72 for a grand total of $1,438,336.40 for the pay period covering June 15, 2006 to June 28, 2006. C. Contract Administration 1. Public Works Project Number C327B 04.11.1 C3278 City Council grant permission to advertise for bids for Project No. C327B, Green River Road Utility Improvements 2. Public Works Project Number C525A 04.11.1 C525A City Council award Contract No. 06-07, Project No. C525A, 2006 SOS Waterline Improvement Project to VLS Construction, Inc., on their low bid of $292,910.00 plus Washington State sales tax in the amount of $27,776.08 for a total contract price of $318,686.08. 3. Public Works Project Number CP0630 Page 6 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes July 3. 2006 04.12.1 City Council reject all bids for Contract No. 06-08, Project Number CP0630, 2006 Citywide Sidewalk Improvements 4. Public Works Project Number C526A 04.11.1 C526A City Council approve Final Pay Estimate No. 1 to Contract 06-02 with VLS Construction, Inc., in the amount of $66,354.25, and accept construction of Project No. C526A, SE 320th Street Water MeterNault Replacement 5. Public Works Project Number C205A 04.10.2 C205A City Council approve Final Pay Estimate No. 2 to Contract 02-11 with MT Electric in the amount of $47,320.21, and accept construction of Project No. C205A, Kersey/Oravetz Road Traffic Signal Project Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to approve the Consent Agenda. MOTION CARRIED. 5-0. VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. VII. NEW BUSINESS Councilmember Singer noted that in December 2005, the Council adopted Resolution No. 3951 authorizing a development agreement with WalMart for construction of a new Super WalMart store at the Supermall site. Since that time, no progress has been made on the project, and the development agreement has not been executed. Councilmember Singer moved to rescind Resolution No. 3951 and requested staff prepare a new resolution. for Council consideration at the appropriate time. Councilmember Wagner seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED. 5-0. VIII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Ordinances Page 7 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes July 3. 2006 1. Ordinance No. 6032 F3.20 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Ordinance No. 5970, the 2006 Budget Ordinance as amended by Ordinance No. 6004 and authorizing amendment to the City of Auburn 2006 Budget as set forth in Schedule "A" Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Thordarson seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6032. MOTION CARRIED. 5-0. B. Resolutions 1. Resolution No. 4052 A4.5.2 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Technical Services Agreement between the City of Auburn and Techstaff Inc., to procure temporary staff from July 1, 2006 and continue thereafter on an ongoing basis until terminated Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Thordarson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4052. MOTION CARRIED. 5-0. IX. MAYOR'S REPORT A. Executive Session Mayor Lewis recessed the meeting at 8:06 for a five minute intermission and then to executive session for approximately twenty minutes for the purpose of discussing property acquisition. Mayor Lewis reconvened the regular meeting at 8:32 p.m. X. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:32 p.m. APPROVED THE DAY OF JULY 2006. Page 8 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes July 3.2006 Peter B. Lewis, Mayor 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 9