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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-17-2007 CLTY OF WASHINGTON I. CALL TO ORDER CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES September 17, 2007 7:30 PM 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: Police Chief Jim Kelly; Senior Center Supervisor Radine Lozier; Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber; GIS Manager Ashley Riggs; City Attorney Daniel B. Heid; City Engineer Dennis Selle; Traffic Engineer Laura Philpot; Finance Director Shelley Coleman; Interim Director of Planning, Building and Community David Osaki; and City Clerk Danielle Daskam. C. Announcements and Appointments 1. Announcements a) Proclamation - "Senior Center Month" Mayor Lewis presented a proclamation to Senior Center Supervisor Radine Lozier proclaiming September 2007 as Senior Center Month in the city of Auburn and urged citizens to acknowledge and recognize the special contributions of the senior center participants and the special efforts of staff and volunteers that work every day to enhance the well- being of the older citizens of Auburn. 2. Appointments Page 1 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes September 17, 2007 a) Auburn Tourism Board City Council to confirm the appointment of Philip Edwards to the Auburn Tourism Board for a three year term expiring December 31, 2009. Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to confirm the appointment of Philip Edwards to the Auburn Tourism Board. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. D. Agenda Modifications The agenda was modified to include the addition of Resolution No. 4243 transmitted under Item VI11.B.9. II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings 1. 2008-2013 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program State law requires the City of Auburn to annually prepare and adopt a comprehensive transportation improvement program for each ensuing six calendar years. Prior to adoption of a six year transportation program a public hearing is held to review the work accomplished under each Six Year Transportation Improvement Program for the purpose of determining current city street needs, and to adopt a revised and extended comprehensive transportation improvement program. Traffic Engineer Laura Philpot, using PowerPoint slides, presented the Six Year Transportation Improvement Program for the years 2008-2013. RCW Chapter 35.77 requires that the City adopt a Six Year Transportation Program and to update it annually. The Program must be financially constrained for the first three years, showing revenue sources for at least the first three years. The Program serves as a planning and budgeting tool and informs neighboring jurisdictions with information to assist them in coordinating their projects and ensuring compatibility with the City's projects. Page 2 Citv of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes September 17, 2007 Staff determines the transportation needs by reviewing the adopted Transportation Improvement Program, accident history throughout the City, growth trends, traffic volumes and various traffic studies. The Public Works Committee and staff prioritize the projects by considering safety, capacity needs, funding (particularly available grant funding), and community interest. The forecasted revenue is developed with the help of the Finance Department. Beginning fund balances are reviewed for each fund that is transportation related. Recently completed and those projects anticipated to be completed this year include: West Main Street Streetscape, Auburn/Pacific Trail Phase 1), Arterial Pavement Preservation including 6 n Street SE from A Street SE to Auburn Way South and Auburn Way from 4tH Street NE to 4tH Street SE, and Save Our Streets (SOS) projects including M Street SE Reconstruction and the third year of local street overlays. New projects on the Six Year Transportation Improvement Program this year include: • West Valley Highway (SR 18 to West Main Street) • Stn Street NE Widening (Pike to R Street NE) • 49tH Street NE (Auburn Way North to M Street NE) • Auburn Way South and M Street SE • C Street and West Main Street Intersection • Olympic Middle School Safe Routes to School • Auburn Way North Pedestrian Crossing • Auburn Community and Lakeland Shuttles • 41St Street SE and A Street SE Access Management Study • Lea Hill Road/8tH Street NE Capacity Study • Comprehensive Transportation Improvement Plan Update for Annexation Areas • Truck Route Upgrade Program Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing at 7:44 p.m. Virginia Haugen, 2503 R Street SE, Auburn Page 3 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes September 17, 2007 Ms. Haugen expressed support for the proposed Six Year Street Improvement Program projects and expressed concern with the amount of traffic on R Street SE. There being no further public comment, Mayor Lewis closed the hearing at 7:46 p.m. 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. Virginia Haugen, 2503 R Street SE, Auburn Ms. Haugen spoke regarding pedestrian safety in the city. She recalled an incident where she was struck by a bicyclist while exiting her car at the sidewalk in the vicinity of East Main Street and D Street SE. She expressed concern with bicyclists and pedestrians sharing the sidewalks. C. Correspondence There was no correspondence 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 approved consent items and discussed Resolution No. 4235 regarding addresses in the area of the Auburn Municipal Airport and Resolution No. 4239 relating to an addendum to an existing consulting contract with Bradley $s Guzzetta. The Committee also discussed Resolution No. 4233 relating to a Purchase and Sale Agreement with James K. Strachan. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for October 1, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. B. Planning & Community Development Chair Norman reported the Planning and Community Development Committee met September 10, 2007. The Committee reviewed Resolution No. 4235 regarding addressing of buildings at the airport and discussed the Six Year Transportation Improvement Program, the Kersey 3 landscape buffer, a Development Agreement with Utility Vault, proposed zoning for the Lea Hill and West Hill annexation areas, and off-street parking standards. The Page 4 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes September 17, 2007 next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for September 24, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. C. Public Works Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met September 10, 2007. The Committee approved a consulting agreement with Carollo Engineers, Ordinance No. 6112 requiring the installation of City-owned conduit, Resolution No. 4236 accepting grant funds for the Intelligent Transportation System, and Resolution No. 4237 accepting grant funds for the pedestrian safety crosswalk on Auburn Way North. The Committee recommended denial of Resolution No. 4119 relating to a payback agreement with WH Hughes Homes as the Committee determined the fees were not defensible. The Committee also discussed right- of-way use permit changes, a Development Agreement with Utility Vault, the Auburn Environmental Park (AEP) water quality facility plans, and the Six `Year Transportation Improvement Program. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for September 24, 2007 at 2:30 p.m. D. Finance Chair Backus reported the Finance Committee met this evening at 6:30. The Finance Committee approved consent items including claims and payroll vouchers and a call for public hearing on the mid-biennial review of the 2007-2008 Biennial Budget. The Committee also recommended approval of Resolution No. 4233 regarding a Purchase and Sale Agreement with James K. Strachan, Resolution No. 4239 regarding an addendum to the agreement with Bradley and Guzzetta, Ordinance No. 6124 amending the biennial budget, and Resolution No. 4243 expressing support to The Boeing Company and their efforts to garner the KC- 767 advanced tanker project. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for October 1, 2007 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 on her attendance at the Chamber Awards Banquet, the Auburn Symphony Gala, the Council meeting with the Lea Hill Annexation Area Citizens Advisory Committee, the Page 5 Citv of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes September 17, 2007 Auburn Leadership Foundation, and a meeting with the Latino community leaders. Mayor Pro Tem Singer also reported that she was recently interviewed by the Puget Sound Business Journal for a story on Auburn tourism and attended a bi-monthly meeting of the Tourism Board. As President of the Puget Sound Regional Council, Mayor Pro Tem Singer met vvith Suburban Cities Association's leadership and toured Kitsap County infrastructure and economic development points of interest. Mayor Pro Tem Singer also spoke regarding the Seattle International Benchmarking Consortium comprised of a network of city-centered metro areas that have found it mutually beneficial to compare themselves to each other. Councilmember Wagner reported on his attendance at the Regional Access Mobility Project meeting where discussion centered on the taxation of port activities. Councilmember Wagner also reported on his attendance at the Valley Regional Fire Authority Governance Board and Finance Committee meetings. Councilmember Backus commented on the Council's meeting with the Lea Hill Annexation Area Citizens Advisory Committee held September 12th. Councilmember Backus reported that a number of the Committee members attended and good lines of communication were developed. Councilmember Norman reported that she attended fund raising events for King County Sexual Assault Resource Center, Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation and the Auburn Symphony Orchestra. Councilmember Norman also announced that she and Museum Director Patricia Cosgrove reviewed the historic buildings in the downtown core which emphasized the need to preserve the City's heritage. Councilmember Norman also advised that she attended the Green River Community College retreat, a meeting with Puget Sound Energy to discuss the Auburn Environmental Park, and the Puget Sound Regional Council Growth Management Policy Board. Councilmember Cerino reported on his attendance at the Puget Sound Regional Council Transportation Committee where discussion included the Commute Trip Reduction Program and the Regional Transportation Improvement District. Councilmember Cerino also attended the Council's meeting with the Lea Hill Annexation Area Citizens Advisory Committee. Page 6 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes September 17, 2007 Councilmember Thordarson reported on his attendance at the King County Sexual Assault Resource Center fund raiser, the Auburn Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet, and the unveiling of the new soccer fields at Game Farm Park. Councilmember Thordarson announced that beginning Monday, Sound Transit will be adding two additional trains, including a new morning southbound train. Councilmember Peloza reported that he attended fund raising events for King County Sexual Assault Resource Center, Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation and the Auburn Symphony Orchestra. Councilmember Peloza also reported on his participation on the Metropolitan Water Pollution Abatement Advisory Committee, Solid Waste Advisory Committee, and the unveiling of the new synthetic turf soccer fields at Game Farm Park. B. From the Mayor Mayor Lewis spoke regarding the King County Sexual Assault Resource Center, Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation and the Chamber of Commerce fund raising events, the unveiling of the new synthetic turf soccer fields at Game Farm Park, and the Grace Community Church veterans' fair sponsored by Congressman Reichert. Mayor Lewis also announced that several street improvement projects are either ongoing or will begin shortly and include Kersey Way, Auburn Way from 4t" to 4t", and 6t" Street SE between Auburn Way South and A Street SE. 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 September 4, 2007 regular City Council meeting. 2. Minutes of the July 30, 2007 special City Council meeting. B. Vouchers F4.9.2, F4.9.5 1. Claims Page 7 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes September 17, 2007 Claims check numbers 366408, 366410 through 366412 and 366416 through 366712 in the amount of $4,618,293.31 and a wire transfer in the amount of $10,000.00 and dated September 17, 2007. 2. Payroll Payroll check numbers 520845 to 520981 in the amount of $698,407.30 and check numbers 521007 through 521008 in the amount of $1,275.00, plus electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $972,929.06 for a grand total of $1,672,611.36 for the pay period covering August 30, 2007 to September 12, 2007. C. Contract Administration 1. Consultant Agreement No. AG-C-310 03.4.1.8 City Council grant permission to enter into Consultant Agreement No. AG-C-310 with Carollo Engineers, PC for Engineering Services on Project No. CP0704, Comprehensive Water Plan. D. Call for Public Hearing 1. Mid-biennial Review and Modification of the 2007-2008 Biennial Budget F3.20 City Council to call for a public hearing to be held October 1, 2007 to receive public comments and suggestions with regard to the proposed modifications to the 2007-2008 Biennial Budget, including revenue estimates and possible increases in property taxes 2. Petition to Change Building Numbers 04.9.2 City Council to call for a public hearing to be held October 1, 2007 regarding the City's proposed address changes in the area of the Auburn Municipal Airport. Councilmember Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to approve the Consent Agenda. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Page 8 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes September 17, 2007 There was no unfinished business. VII. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. VIII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Ordinances 1. Ordinance No. 6112 03.10.9 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Sections 12.64A.030 and 12.64A.050 of the Auburn City Code relating to the installation of City-owned conduit Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Thordarson seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6112. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 2. Ordinance No. 6124 F3.21 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Ordinance No. 6066, the 2007-2008 Biennial Budget Ordinance as amended by Ordinance No. 6086 and Ordinance No. 6092 and Ordinance No. 6103 and Ordinance No. 6119 authorizing amendment to the City of Auburn 2007-2008 Budget as set forth in Schedule "A" Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Thordarson seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6124. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. B. Resolutions 1. Resolution No. 4119 A3.13.9 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute a Payback Page 9 Citv of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes September 17, 2007 Agreement for Developer's Extension between the City of Auburn and W. H. Hughes Homes, Inc. Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Thordarson seconded to not approve and deny Resolution No. 4119. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 2. Resolution No. 4201 04.4.2 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Meals on Wheels Satellite Site Memorandum of Agreement for 2007 between the City of Auburn and Senior Services of Seattle/King County (SSS/KC) to provide home delivered meal service in the Auburn area to the elderly Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Backus seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4201. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 3. Resolution No. 4202 04.4.2 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Memorandum of Agreement for 2007 between the City of Auburn and Senior Services of Seattle/King County (SSS/KC) to provide a nutritional program for low-income elderly citizens in the Auburn area Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Backus seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4202. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 4. Resolution No. 4231 04.9.3 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, adopting the 2008-2013 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program of the City of Auburn pursuant to R.C.W. Chapter 35.77 of the Laws of the State of Washington Page 10 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes September 17, 2007 Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Thordarson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4231. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 5. Resolution No. 4233 A3.13.4 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of Auburn and James K. Strachan for real property Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Thordarson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4233. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 6. Resolution No. 4236 F5.6, 04.10.2 C307A A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor to accept a Federal Congestion Mitigation Air Quality Grant for the Intelligent Transportation System Project Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Thordarson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4236. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 7. Resolution No. 4237 F5.2.15 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 crossing on Auburn Way North Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Thordarson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4237. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 8. Resolution No. 4239 A3.16.12, 04.1.3 Page 11 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes September 17, 2007 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an addendum to the agreement between the City of Auburn and Bradley & Guzzetta, LLC for franchise management services Councilmember Cerino moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4239. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 9. Resolution No. 4243 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, expressing support to The Boeing Company Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Thordarson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4233. Councilmember Peloza spoke in support of Resolution No. 4243. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. At 8:24 Mayor Lewis recessed the regular meeting to executive session and closed session for approximately one hour in order to discuss potential/pending litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(1), real estate purchase and sale pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(c), and for an update on labor negotiations pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4) with possible Council action following the executive session. At 9:16 p.m. Mayor Lewis reconvened the meeting, and City Attorney Heid read the title of Resolution No. 4240. Resolution No. 4240 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving the Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement between Puget Sound Energy and the cities of Auburn, Bonney Lake and Sumner Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Thordarson seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4240. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Page 12 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes September 17, 2007 IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 9:17 p.m. APPROVED THE ~~ DAY c ~~~ `~. ~ f ~ ., eter~ .Lewis, Mayor OF OCTOBER 2007. ~ _... ~~ Da 'Ile Daskam, City Clerk City. Council agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's Office, on the City website, and via a-mail. Complete agenda packets are available for review at the City Clerk's Office and at the Library. Internet: http://www.auburnwa.gov *Denotes attachments included in Council agenda packet. Page 13