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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Modification * CIT1' OF ~ ~ * . ~9 00 Z~ WASHINGTON ~ TO: Members of the City Council Mayor Lewis Department Directors FROM: r- Danielle Daskam, City Clerk SUBJECT: August 21, 2006 Agenda Modification DATE: August 21, 2006 The following items modify the August 21, 2006 City Council meeting agenda published on Friday, August 18, 2006: V. CONSENT AGENDA B. Vouchers Payroll vouchers are revised to reflect the correct payroll period. 2. Payroll Vouchers Payrolf check numbers 516854 to 517008 in the amount of $723,795.46 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $1,072,545.46 for a grand total of $1,796,340.92 for the pay period covering da4y 13Auqust 3, 2006 to August 216, 2006. D. Utility Billing Adjustment"` (Wagner/Coleman) The agenda modification transmits a revised agenda bill. VIII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. ORDINANCES The agenda modification adds Ordinance Nos. 6040 and 6041. Ordinance No. 6040* (Backus/Heid) A3.8.23 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Chapter 2.76 of the Auburn Ciry Code relating to the City's Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Ordinance No. 6041* (Backus/Heid) A3.823 - Agenda Modification August 21, 2006 Page 2 An Ordinance of the City Council of the _City of Aubum, Washington, creating a new Chapter 2.77 of the Auburn City Code relating to the City of Auburn Tourism Board I/clerk/cou ncil/2006agendas/2006am08-21 CITYOF_-..~~.,,,,~°'~• . {A BUItIV AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM ; WASI-IINGTON Agenda Subject: Date: Ordinance No. 6040 Au ust 21, 2006 Department: Attachments: Budget Impact: Le al Ordinance No. 6040 Administrative Recommendation: City Council introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6040. Background Summary: State law provides that local governments that collect and receive lodging taxes establish a lodging tax advisory committee. The City established such a committee codified under Chapter 2.76 of the Auburn City Code. In addition to issues relating to the lodging tax, the Citq has interests of a more general nature that relate to tourism, and a separate board with a more general approach to tourism would be advantageous. Ordinance No. 6040 amends Auburn City Code Chapter 2.76 to reflect the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee and Ordinance No. 6041 (later on the agenda) establishes a new Chapter 2.77 of the City Code relating to the Auburn Tourism Board. Reviewed by Council & Committees: Reviewed by Departments 8 Divisions: ❑ Arts Commission COUNGL COMMITTEES: ❑ Building ❑ M&O ❑ Airport ❑ Finance ❑ Cemetery ❑ Mayor ❑ Hearing Examiner ❑ Municipal Serv. ❑ Finance ❑ Parks ❑ Human Services ❑ Planning & CD ❑ Fire ❑ Planning ❑ Park Board ❑Public Works ❑ Legal ❑ Police ❑ Planning Comm. ❑ Other ❑ Public Works ❑ Human Resources ❑ Information Services Action: CommitteeApproval: ❑Yes ❑No Council Approval: ❑Yes ❑No Call for Public Hearing Referred to Until / I Tabled Until / / Councilmember: Backus Staff: Heid Meetin Date: Au ust 21, 2006 Item Number: AUBURN'k MOIZE THAN YOU IMAGWED ORDINANCE NO. 6 0 4 0 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 2.76 OF THE AUBURN CITY CODE RELATING TO THE CITY'S LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE WHEREAS, the current provisions of Chapter 67.28 of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), call for local governments that collect and receive lodging tax dollars to establish a lodging tax advisory committee; and WHEREAS, the City of Auburn has established such a committee initially identified as the City of Auburn Tourism Board, codified under Chapter 2.76 of the City Code; and WHEREAS, the statutory parameters of this committee include identification of its roles and membership, relating to the lodging tax and businesses effected by the lodging tax specifically; and WHEREAS, in addition to the issues relating to the lodging tax itself, the City of Auburn has interests of a more general nature that relate to tourism, and a separate board with a more general approach to tourism could enhance the City's position with respect to issues related to tourism that dovetail with but may go beyond the lodging tax advisory committee issues; and WHEREAS, it would be advantageous for the City to distinguish the lodging tax advisory committee from a more generai tourism board, in terms of the specific and statutory duties of the lodging tax advisory committee. Ordinance No. 6040 August 2, 2006 Page 1 NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows: Section 1. Amendment to Citv Code. That Chapter 2.76 of the Auburn City Code be and the same hereby is amended to read as follows: Chapter 2.76 ~ AUBURN LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE Sections: 2.76.010 Creation. 2.76.020 Membership. 2.76.030 Terms. 2.76.040 Responsibilities. 2.76.010 Creation. There is hereby created the Auburn teurisaa--beardLodqinq Tax Advisorv Committee. The bearf4committee shall serve in an advisory capacity to the n4ayer-Mavor and sitjr-Citv soaRs+ICouncil, as the lodging tax advisory committee pursuant to RCW 67.28.1817. (Ord. 5920 § 1, 2005; Ord. 5554 § 1, 2001.) 2.76.020 Membership. ( The Auburn teuFisaa-bearc#Lodqinq Tax Advisory Committee shall consist of at least five members as foflows: A. Two members appointed by the city council who are representatives of businesses required to collect tax under Chapter 67.28 RCW. B. Two members appointed by the city council who are persons involved in activities authorized to be funded by revenue received under Chapter 67.28 RCW. C. Persons who are eligible for appointment under subsection A of this section are not eligible for appointment under subsection B of this section and persons who are eligible for appointment under subsection B of this section are not eligible for appointment under subsection A of this section. D. One elected official shall serve as chair of the Auburn tearism beardLodqinq Tax Advisory Committee. E. The city council shall review the membership of the beardcommittee annually and make changes as appropriate. (Ord. 5920 § 1, 2005; Ord. 5554 § 1, 2001.) 2.76.030 Terms. All members appointed pursuant to ACC 2.76.020 shall serve three-year terms. The initial appointment shali be staggered with two appointments serving a one-year term, two appointments serving a two-year term, and two appointments serving a three- year term. Organizations representing businesses required to collect tax under Chapter 67.28 RCW and organizations involved in activities authorized to be funded by revenue Ordinance No. 6040 August 2, 2006 Page 2 received under said tax as well as local agencies involved in tourism and promotion may submit recommendations for membership on the beacdcommittee. Members of the bsardcommittee shall be subject to removal in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 2.30 ACC as it currently exists or as it may be amended hereafter. (Ord. 5920 § 1, 2005; Ord. 5803 § 11, 2003; Ord. 5554 § 1, 2001.) 2.76.040 Responsibilities. The Auburn teu4sn4--boardLodqinq Tax Advisory Committee shall meet as often as mav be repuired to meet the statutorv duties described in RCW 67.28.1817, and shall make reports and recommendations to the mayor and city council as follows: A. The beardcommittee shall consider proposals for imposition of a city lodging tax under Chapter 67.28 RCW. ~ B. If such a tax is adopted, the beaFc#committee shall review any increases in the rate of tax imposed, repeal of any exemption from a tax imposed or a change in the ~ use of revenue received under Chapter 67.28 RCW. The beardcommittee shall consider any such proposal, provide for public input, and submit comments in a timely manner to the mayor and city council. The comments shall include an analysis of the extent to which the proposal will accommodate activities for tourists or increase tourism, and the extent to which the proposal will affect the long-term stability of the fund created under RCW 67.28.1815. ~ C. The Auburn #urism beardLodqinq Tax Advisorv Committee shall also make such other recommendations to the city council on tourism promotion and ~ tourism-related issues as are consistent with the functions of the beardcommittee as provided herein. (Ord. 5920 § 1, 2005; Ord. 5554 § 1, 2001.) Section 2. Implementation. The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directions of this legislation. Section 3. Severabilitv. The provisions of this ordinance are declared to be separate and severable. The invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, section or portion of this ordinance, or the invalidity of the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this ordinance, or the validity of its application to other persons or circumstances. Ordinance No. 6040 August 2, 2006 Page 3 Section 4. Effective date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force five days from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law. INTRODUCED: PASSED: APPROVED: CITY OF AUBURN PETER B. LEWIS MAYOR ATTEST: Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk APPR ED TO FO M: Daniel B. Heid, City Attorney Published: Ordinance No. 6040 August 2, 2006 Page 4 CITY Of.... --,P'~ AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM ~WASHINGTON Agenda Subject: Date: Ordinance No. 6041 Au ust 21, 2006 , Department: Attachments: Budget Impact: Le al Ordinance No.6041 Administrative Recommendation: City Council introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6041. Background Summary: State law provides that local governments that collect and receive lodging taxes establish a lodging tax advisory committee. The City established such a committee codified under Chapter 2.76 of the Auburn City Code. In addition to issues relating to the lodging tax, the City has interests of a more general nature that relate to tourism, and a separate board with a more general approach to tourism would be advantageous. Ordinance No. 6041 establishes a new Chapter 2.77 of the City Code relating to the Tourism Board. Ordinance No. 6040 (earlier on the agenda) amends Auburn City Code Chapter 2.76 to reFlect the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. Reviewed by Council & Committees: Reviewed by Departments & Divisions: ❑ Arts Commission COUNCIL COMMITTEES: ❑ Building ❑ M&O ❑ Airport ❑ Finance ❑ Cemetery ❑ Mayor ❑ Hearing Examiner ❑ Municipal Serv. ❑ Finance ❑ Parks ❑ Human Services ❑ Planning & CD ❑ Fire ❑ Planning ❑ Park Board ❑Public Works ❑ Legal ❑ Police ❑ Planning Comm. ❑ Olher ❑ Public Works ❑ Human Resources ❑ Information Services Action: Committee Approval: ❑Yes ❑No Council Approval: []Yes ❑No Call for PubliqHearing Referred to Until Tabled Until Councilmember: Backus Staff: Heid Meetin Date: Au ust 21, 2006 Item Number: AUBURN'k MORE THAN YOU IMAGINED ORDINANCE NO. 6 0 4 1 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, CREATING A NEW CHAPTER 2.77 OF THE AUBURN CITY CODE RELATING TO THE CITY OF AUBURN TOURISM BOARD WHEREAS, the current provisions of Chapter 67.28 of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), call for local governments that collect and receive lodging tax dollars to establish a lodging tax advisory committee; and WHEREAS, the City of Auburn has established such a committee, codified under Chapter 2.76 of the City Code; and WHEREAS, the statutory parameters of this committee include identification of its roles and membership, relating to the lodging tax and businesses effected by the lodging tax specifically; and WHEREAS, in addition to the issues relating to the lodging tax itself, and the parameters of RCW 67.28.1817, the City of Auburn has interests of a more general nature that relate to tourism, and a separate board with a more general approach to tourism could enhance the City's position with respect to issues related to tourism that dovetail with but may go beyond the fodging tax advisory committee issues; and WHEREAS, it would be advantageous for the City to create a more general Tourism Board with duties and functions that are distinct from the City's lodging tax advisory committee, and that serves in a more general capacity to address a broader array of tourism issues. Ordinance No. 6041 August 2, 2006 Page 1 NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as foliows: Section 1. Creation of New Chapter to Citv Code. That a new Chapter 2.77 of the Auburn City Code be and the same hereby is amended to read as follows: Chapter 2.77 AUBURN TOURISM BOARD Sections: 2.77.010 Creation. 2.77.020 Membership. 2.77.030 Terms. 2.77.040 Responsibilities. 2.77.010 Creation. There is hereby created the Auburn Tourism Board. The board shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Mayor and City Council, as the Tourism Board, to be distinguished from the City's lodging tax advisory committee, established by City Ordinance codified under Chapter 2.76 of the City Code, and pursuant to RCW 67.28.1817. 2.77.020 Membership. The Auburn Tourism Board shall consist of at least five members appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council, who shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council. The members shall be residents of the city. In addition thereto, one elected official shall serve, ex officio, as chair of the Auburn Tourism Board. 2.77.030 Appointment. The members of the Tourism Board shall be appointed from among members of the public who are representatives of businesses, entities or agencies related to the tourism industry or businesses, entities or agencies that would provide goods and/or services to tourists or tourist related businesses. 2.77.040 Terms and vacancies. Subject to the provisions of ACC 2.43.020 and the pleasure of the city council, members of the board shall serve for a term of three years or until appointment of a successor member, whichever is later, unless otherwise replaced. It is provided, however, that, other than the elected official serving, ex officio, as chair of the Auburn Tourism Board, for the initial appointment of Ordinance No. 6041 August 2, 2006 Page 2 members, one member shali be initially appointed for a three-year term, or until appointment of a successor member, whichever is later, unless otherwise replaced; one member shall be initially appointed for a two-year term, or until appointment of a successor member, whichever is later, uniess otherwise replaced; and one member shall be initially appointed for a one-year term, or until appointment of a successor member, whichever is later, unless otherwise replaced. In case of any vacancies on the commission, vacancies shall be filled consistent with the procedures set forth in ACC 2.43.020 for the unexpired terms for which such vacancies are filled. 2.77.050 Officers - Meetings. A. At its first meeting of each year, the Tourism Board members shall elect a vice chairperson from among the regular members of the board. The board shall meet as needed to perform the duties of the Tourism Board and to fulfill the role of being an advisory body to the City Council. B. It shall be the duty of the chairperson (the elected official serving ex officio) to preside over all meetings of the board. The vice chairperson shail preside at all meetings where the chairperson is absent. Minutes shall be kept and meeting agendas prepared in coordination between members of the board and staff inembers. A majority of the members of the board shail constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, and a majority vote of those present shall be necessary to carry any recommended action. 2.77.060 Role of the advisory board. The Tourism Board is created to assist the City Council formulate strategies for tourism related activities, projects and programs geared to promote the City of Auburn as a tourist destination, and enhance the ability of local businesses to serve the needs of tourists and the tourist industry in Auburn. The Auburn Tourism Board shall also make such other recommendations to the City Council on tourism promotion and tourism-related issues as are consistent with the functions of the board as provided herein. 2.77.070 Compensation. The regular members of the Tourism Board shall serve without compensation related to the duties thereof. This does not preclude the elected official serving, ex officio, as chairperson from receiving any compensation due the person by reason of his/her capacity as a member of the City Council. 2.77.080 Annual reports of progress. The Tourism Board shall annually provide to the city council a report on progress made in carrying out the board's responsibilities. Additional reports may be submitted when deemed appropriate by the board or when requested by the City Council. 2.77.090 Severability. Ordinance No. 6041 August 2, 2006 Page 3 If any portion of this chapter, or its application to any persons or circumstances, is held invalid, the validity of the chapter as a whole, or any other portion thereof, and its application to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected. Section 2. Implementation. The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the . directions of this legislation. Section 3. Severabilitv. The provisions of this ordinance are declared to be separate and severable. The invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, section or portion of this ordinance, or the invalidity of the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this ordinance, or the validity of its application to other persons or circumstances. Section 4. Effective date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force five days from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law. DATED and SIGNED this _ day of , 2006. INTRODUCED: PASSED: APPROVED: CITY OF AUBURN PETER B. LEWIS MAYOR Ordinance No. 6041 August 2, 2006 Page 4 ATTEST: Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk APPRO D AS TO FORM: , fl;z~ D i . e , City Attorney Published: Ordinance No. 6041 August 2, 2006 Page 5 A CITYOF * u:~~ AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM ~ WASHINGTON Agenda Subject: Leak Adjustment Request Date: August 1, 2006 Department: Attachments: Auburn Manor Budget Impact: Finance corres ondence Administrative Recommendation: City Council approve sewer utility adjustment to account number 34205, Auburn Manor, in the amount of $121, 077.07. Background Summary: Auburn Manor has had several line leaks including leaks within each mobile home unit. In addition, they had a malfunctioning meter which led to estimated usage. They have repaired all line leaks and those within each home, and have conducted a water system leak evaluation with an outside company which has determined all leaks have been repaired. In addition, a new meter has been installed. They are appealing through the process for additional sewer utility adjustment for past sewer and Metro charges paid of $27,910.92 for City sewer service and $93,166.15 of Metro charges. Public Works Committee Recommendation: Charge to be credited off and submitted to King County Metro for credit. Should credit be denied by King County Metro, charge to be reinstated. N0821-1 F4.5.2 Reviewed by Council 8 Committees: Reviewed by Departments & Divisions: ❑ Arts Commission COUNCIL COMMITTEES: ❑ Building ❑ M&O ❑ Airport ❑ Finance ❑ Cemetery ❑ Mayor ❑ Hearing Examiner El Municipal Serv. M Finance ❑ Parks ❑ Human Services ❑ Planning & CD ❑ Fire ❑ Planning ❑ Park Board 0 Public Works p Legal ❑ Police ❑ Planning Comm. ❑ Other ❑ Public Works ❑ Human Resources ❑ Information Services Ac[ion: Committee Approval: ❑Yes ❑No Council Approval: ❑Yes ❑No Call tor Public Hearing Referred to Until Tabled Until_ _ Councilmember: Wa ner Staff: Coleman Meetin Date: Au ust 21, 2006 Item Number: V.D AUBURN * MORE THAN YOU IMAGINED