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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-06-2006 * PJITY OF~ ~... .....:;:+, '.:, 'I;lR WASHINGTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES November 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, Bill Peloza, Roger Thordarson, and Lynn Norman. Councilmember Nancy Backus was excused. Staff members present included: Chief of Public Safety Jim Kelly, City Attorney Daniel B. Heid, Human Resources and Risk Management Director Brenda Heineman, Information Services Director Lorrie Rempher, Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy, Community Development Administrator David Osaki, Parks, Arts, and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, and Deputy City Clerk Cathy Richardson. C. Announcements and Appointments 1. Announcements There were no announcements. 2. Appointments There were no appointments for Council consideration. D. Agenda Modifications There was no agenda modification. II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE Page 1 City of Auburn Council Meetina Minutes November 6.2006 A. Public Hearings 1. 2007-2008 Biennial Budget F3.20 The 2007-2008 Preliminary Biennial Budget for the years January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2008 has been placed on file with the City Clerk. The public is encouraged to provide written or verbal testimony on any provision of the proposed 2007-2008 Biennial Budget. Director Coleman reported that the 2007-2008 Preliminary Biennial Budget has been on file with the City Clerk's office since October 20, 2006 and is also accessible via the City's website under Fiscal Reports. Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing. Jim Schack. 2808 A Street SE. Auburn Mr. Schack spoke on behalf of Utility Vault and the Schack family. Mr. Schack complimented staff on the preparation and presentation of the 2007-2008 Preliminary Biennial Budget. Mr. Schack expressed concerns regarding the section of the Preliminary Budget relating to Vision 2016 and how it sets a standard with regard to land use planning. Mr. Schack stated that his issues with Vision 2016 are primarily related to the economic land use planning section, specifically items 20, 22, and 24 and their relation to the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Schack stated that there are an unprecedented number of industrial parcels which will be rezoned under Vision 2016. Mr. Schack expressed concerns regarding impacts to the existing manufacturing base. He believes that Comprehensive Plan amendments and Vision 2016 did not receive significant public input which may be in violation of the Growth Management Act. Mr. Schack distributed a report from Utility Vault containing additional comments on the 2007-2008 Preliminary Biennial Budget. Mr. Schack thanked Mayor Lewis and Councilmembers for their efforts related to Vision 2016 and urged Council to review the land use components for concurrency with King County and the Growth Management Act. Virqinia Hauqen. 2503 R Street SE. Auburn Ms. Haugen indicated concurrence with statements made by Mr. Schack. Ms. Haugen spoke in opposition to Vision 2016. No one else requested to speak. Page 2 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes November 6.2006 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. Jane Baxter Lvnn, 365 Prospect Street. Seattle Ms. Lynn spoke on behalf of the Auburn Tourism Board. Ms. Lynn commended the efforts of Mayor Lewis and Councilmembers regarding their insight and responsiveness with regards to marketing strategies for the City of Auburn. The Auburn Tourism Board is capitalizing on developing new partnerships and bringing in new business. Ms. Lynn will be conducting many interviews with a variety of individuals with an interest in or connection to the tourism industry. The Board's goal is to create a strategic marketing and communications plan, coordinated marketing materials, and a revised City of Auburn website. Ms. Lynn complimented the City of Auburn on their logo and tag-line. Ms. Lynn anticipated that the plan, materials and revised website should be completed within the next three to four months. Councilmember Singer noted that Ms. Lynn also works with Auburn Symphony Orchestra to provide marketing strategies and materials. Councilmember Singer reported that she participated in the interview process with Ms. Lynn which is very expansive. Virqinia Haugen. 2503 R Street SE. Auburn Ms. Haugen commented on the Auburn High School football team. 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 Resolution Nos. 4102, 4111 and 4112. The Committee also discussed Auburn Golf Course Clubhouse contract revisions and recommends that the operation of the clubhouse be administered by city employees. In addition, the Committee discussed Auburn Municipal Airport proposed rate Page 3 City of Auburn Council Meetina Minutes November 6.2006 changes and business plan, fireworks control, and the Committee matrix. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for November 20, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. B. Planning & Community Development Chair Norman reported that the Planning and Community Development Committee met on October 23, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. The Committee discussed and recommends approval of Resolution No. 4108. The Committee also discussed subdivision code amendments, downtown urban center zoning, and the proposed 2006 Comprehensive Plan amendment. The next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for November 13, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. C. Public Works Chair Wagner reported that the Public Works Committee met on October 23, 2006 at 3:30 p.m. The Committee discussed and recommends approval of contract administration items, and Resolution Nos. 4106 and 4107. The Committee also discussed proposed truck impact fees, which is a three phase program. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for November 13, 2006 at 3:30 p.m. D. Finance Vice Chair Norman 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. 4105. The Committee also discussed third quarter financial reports, Auburn Golf Course Clubhouse contract revisions, 2007 proposed Airport rate changes, and Resolution Nos. 4111 and 4112. Vice Chair Norman thanked Mayor Pro Tem Singer for substituting at the Finance Committee meeting this evening and also at the Planning and Community Development Committee meeting last week. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for November 20, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. IV. REPORTS At this time Councilmembers and the Mayor may report on items not specifically described on the agenda, which are of interest to the community. A. From the Council Mayor Pro Tem Singer reported that she and fellow Councilmembers attended the Committee of the Whole meeting at Page 4 City of Auburn Council Meetintl Minutes November 6.2006 which they discussed Comprehensive Plan amendments, red light photo enforcement, video cameras in crime and graffiti areas, potential financing for the One-stop Service Center, and park impact fees. Mayor Pro Tem Singer and Mayor Lewis also attended a Leadership Conference in Vancouver, British Columbia. Approximately 230 civic leaders attended the conference and discussed human capital strategies with regards to employment and education. She also attended the Cities and Schools Forum, graduation of the first Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) class, grant acceptance for Mary Olson Farm preservation, and a Puget Sound Regional Council meeting and Prosperity Partnership Luncheon. Councilmember Wagner reported that he attended a Regional Access Mobility meeting to discuss transportation issues related to building roads from city arterials to freeway access points and related arterial funding shortfalls. Councilmember Wagner took the opportunity to introduce the subject of a proposition for implementation of a road utility at the meeting, but it was not well received. Councilmember Wagner also attended a meeting of the Lake Tapps Task Force. Councilmember Wagner explained the importance of Lake Tapps to Coal Creek Springs. Councilmember Norman reported that she attended the Food Bank Fundraising Breakfast which was a tremendous success. Councilmember Norman also attended the Green River Community College Scholarship Banquet. Councilmember Norman commended Auburn citizens for their support of the Auburn community. Councilmember Cerino reported that he and Mayor Lewis attended a Pierce County Cities and Towns meeting. Councilmember Cerino stressed the importance of representation for those citizens living in the Pierce County portion of Auburn. Councilmember Cerino also attended the grant acceptance for Mary Olson Farm preservation and a meeting regarding the Auburn Golf Course Clubhouse. The meeting was also attended by King County Councilmember Peter von Reichbauer who commended the efforts of the City of Auburn on the design of the new Clubhouse. Councilmember Thordarson reported that he attended a Regional Transit Committee meeting at which he spoke with King County Metro representatives regarding adverse affects resulting from their schedule changes. Corrections have been made to their schedule Page 5 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes November 6.2006 and should be reflected in their February 2007 schedule. Councilmember Thordarson also attended a meeting of Association of Washington Cities, Conservation Coalition Breakfast, Griefworks Breakfast fund raiser, Multi-Service Center fundraiser, grant acceptance for Mary Olson Farm preservation, Food Bank Fundraising Breakfast, and a Puget Sound Regional Council meeting. Councilmember Peloza reported that he attended a Regional Water Quality Committee meeting. The main topic at the meeting was the Brightwater Treatment Plant which is scheduled to open in 2010. All construction permits have been acquired and Snohomish County mitigation conditions have been met. The waste water conveyance system is over 335 miles long and includes 42 pump stations. Councilmember Peloza also attended the Auburn Senior Center Volunteers luncheon, Cities and Schools Forum, grant acceptance for Mary Olson Farm preservation, Auburn Golf Course Clubhouse meeting, Prosperity Partnership Luncheon, Auburn Food Bank Fundraising Breakfast, and Green River Community College Scholarship Banquet. One scholarship recipient, sponsored by Councilmember Peloza, received the Jim Shaunessy Memorial Scholarship. The recipient served three tours in the Marines in Iraq and is also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Councilmember Peloza noted that he has been working with King County Councilmember Peter von Reichbauer regarding appropriation of a van for the Auburn Food Bank, which may be available this month. B. From the Mayor Mayor Lewis thanked Councilmembers for their participation in numerous local, county and regional committees and their contributions and commitment to the City of Auburn. Mayor Lewis reported that he attended a meeting of the Regional Policy Committee of the King County Council. The Committee discussed relocation of the Seattle SuperSonics. Committee members also discussed issues relating to possible reopening of Stampede Pass and the potential for negative impacts on the Auburn community. Mayor Lewis indicated that he would be creating a Mayor's Task Force regarding potential reopening of Stampede Pass. Mayor Lewis stated that the City has received some positive indications from Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad regarding Page 6 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes November 6,2006 installation of over thirty-five blocks of hedge along the length of A Street. Mayor Lewis hopes to add this undertaking as a Clean Sweep project this spring. Mayor Lewis reported on the current rain and wind storm and cautioned citizens to refrain from blowing leaves out into the street to prevent blockage of storm drains. Mayor Lewis stated that the closure of Auburn Way South was due to failure of one of the pumps installed at this location. A new pump has been installed and Auburn Way South is now open. Mayor Lewis credited the efforts of the Public Works Committee for drainage improvements made over the last ten years. Mayor Lewis invited members of the community to attend the annual City of Auburn Veteran's Day parade which will be held this Saturday. Mayor Lewis noted that tomorrow he will be chairing his last meeting of the Suburban Cities Public Issues Committee. The Committee will be reviewing Suburban Cities accomplishments. One accomplishment of great importance is Suburban Cities response to Puget Sound Regional Council's growth alternatives. Suburban Cities stance is no growth without funding for infrastructure and maintenance operations. 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 October 16, 2006 regular City Council meeting. 2. Minutes of the October 17, 2006 special City Council meeting. B. Vouchers F4.9.2, F4.9.5 1. Claims Claims check numbers 356489 through 357103 in the amount of $4,781,614.61 and dated November 11, 2006. Page 7 City of Auburn Council Meetintl Minutes November 6.2006 2. Payroll Payroll check numbers 517547 to 517675 in the amount of $296,097.01 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $1,110,286.37 for a grand total of $1,406,383.38 for the pay period covering October 12, 2006 to November 1, 2006. C. Contract Administration 1. Public Works Consultant Agreement Number AG-C-255 04.9.1 PR C207A City Council grant permission to enter into Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. AG-C-255 with INCA Engineers, Inc. for engineering services for Project No.' C207 A, A Street NW Extension. 2. Public Works Project Number CP0633 04.9.1 CP0633 City Council approve Final Pay Estimate #1 to Small Works contract 06-14 with AA Asphalting, Inc., and accept construction of Project No. CP0633, 2006 Citywide Arterial Crack Seal Project. 3. Public Works Consultant Agreement Number AG-C-278 A3.16.13 City Council approve Amendment No. 1A to Consultant Agreement No. AG-C-278 with Northwest Land and Water, Inc. Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to approve the Consent Agenda. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. VII. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. VIII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Page 8 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes November 6.2006 A. Ordinances 1. Ordinance No. 6053 03.10.5 VAR06-0004 An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, reversing the decision of the Hearing Examiner to allow a variance to reduce the side yard setback for a proposed patio cover at a single family residence at 1909 N Court SE Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6053. Councilmember Wagner indicated that he intends to oppose Resolution No. 6053 as he believes it sets a bad precedent to allow encroachment in this particular case. Councilmember Peloza spoke in favor of Ordinance No 6053 as he believes it is a fair and equitable solution. MOTION TIED. 3-3. Councilmembers Singer, Wagner, and Thordarson voted no. Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to table Ordinance No. 6053. MOTION TIED. 3-3. Councilmembers Singer, Wagner, and Thordarson voted no. Mayor Lewis voted to table Ordinance No. 6053. MOTION CARRIED. 4-3. 2. Ordinance No. 6058 03.8 REZ06-0002 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving a change of zoning for the First Free Methodist Church from "I" Institutional to R-3 Duplex Residential Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6058. Page 9 City of Auburn Council Meetintl Minutes November 6,2006 MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. B. Resolutions 1. Resolution No. 4102 A3.13.2, 05.1.2 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an easement with Puget Sound Energy, Inc. for utility system facilities Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4102. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 2. Resolution No. 4105 A5.3.37. F5.4 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor to accept a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) on behalf of the Valley Cities Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Thordarson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4105. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 3. Resolution No. 4106 F5.2.15, F5.4.9 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor to accept a Federal Highway Administration grant administered through the Washington State Department of Transportation for a traffic signal at the intersection of R Street NE and 8th Street NE Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Thordarson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4106. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. Page 10 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes November 6.2006 4. Resolution No. 4107 F5.2.15. 04.10 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor to accept a grant from the Washington State Department of Transportation for a mid-block crosswalk on Auburn Way South in the vicinity of Fir Street SE Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Thordarson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4107. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 5. Resolution No. 4108 03.4.1.7 A Resolution 0 the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, adopting the 2007 Action Plan for the Consolidated Plan for years 2005 to 2008 Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4108. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 6. Resolution No. 4110 03.5 PL T06-0005 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving a Preliminary Plat Application to subdivide 3.47 acres into thirteen lots and three tracts, within the City of Auburn, Washington Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Cerino seconded to call for a closed record hearing to be held on a date to be determined. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. 7. Resolution No. 4111 A3.16.12 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 Coban Page 11 City of Auburn Council MeetinQ Minutes November 6.2006 Research and Technologies for digital in-car video capture and management services Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4111. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. IX. Executive Session Mayor Lewis recessed the meeting at 8:33 p.m. for a five minute intermission and then to executive session for approximately thirty minutes in order to discuss potential litigation. At 9:10 p.m., Mayor Lewis extended the executive session an additional thirty minutes. Mayor Lewis reconvened the meeting at 9:39 p.m. X. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 9:39 p.m. PPROVED THE .J-;3 B-DA Y OF NOVEMBER 2006. ~y 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 12