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Home My WebLink AboutITEM IV-A ~ ` * CITY OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES ♦ WASHINGTON JULY 19, 2010 7:30 PM ,..e..~* 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 Councilmembers present: Rich Wagner, Sue Singer, Nancy Backus, Bill Peloza, Lynn Norman, Virginia Haugen, and John Part(dge. Directors and staff members present; Information Services Director Lorrie Rempher; Chief of Police Jim Kelly; Finance Director - Shelley Coleman; Planning and Development Director Kevin Snyder; Cify Atfomey Daniel B. Heid; Human Resources and Property/Risk Management Director Brenda Heineman; Public - -'Works Director Dennis Dowdy; Parks; Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber; Planning ManagerElizabeth Chamberlain; Building Division Manager Rick Hopkins; Parks Maintenance Manager M'ike Miller; Principal Planner Jeff Dixon; Engineering Aide Amber Mund; and City Clerk Danielle Daskam. C. Announcements and Appoiratments 1. Announcements a) Foothills District Boy Scouts The Foothills. District Boy Scouts (representing Auburn, Algona. Pacific, Covington, and Maple Valley troops) led by Mark Little to present a special award to Parks Maintenance Manager Mike Miller. Mark Little, Foothills Boy Scouts Disfrict Chairman, and Pete Wilkins, Foothills Boy Scouts District Page 1 Citv of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes Julv 19, 2010 Commissioner, recognized Parks Maintenance Manager Mike Miller for his work with scouts, . especially Eagle Scout candidates. Eagle Scout " candidates must complete a substantial project, and Parks Maintenance Manager Miller has routinely been able to provide a list of potential projects for Eagle Scouts from which to choose. Mr. Wilkins applauded the City for its supporf of scouting. On behalf of Foothills Boy Scouts, District, Mr. Wilkins presented Parks Maintenance Manager Miller with a beautiful plaque in appreciation for his efforts and support for the scouts over the years. Parks Maintenance Manager Mike Miller recalled that` he has worked with thirty-eight Eagle Scout candidates and projects during his finrenty-finro,years at the City. D. Agenda N9odifications Resolution No. 4627 was added to the agenda. II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIG HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings 1. Vacation Application No. V5-09 03.9 V5-09 City Council to conduct a p.ublic hearing on a petition for vacation of the remaining portion of the alley east of E Street NE befinreen 3rd Street NE and 4th Street NE and adjacent to parcef numbers 4184400075, 4184400080, 1821059082 and 418440055, in the City of Auburn Engineering Aide Amber Mund presented the staff report on the petition for vacation of the remaining alley located east of E Street NE between 3`d Street NE and 4t" Streef NE. Ms. „ Mund explained that the Aubum School District has petitioned for the vacation and owns all surrounding properties. The District is proposing to use the alley to provide access to onsite parking for their facility on the south side of the alley and extend communications and other seryices across the alley to connect their facilities. Staff and utility purveyors have reviewed the petition and support vacation of the right-of-way with the condition that easements are reserved for City sewer facilities, Puget Page_ 2 Citv of Auburn Council Meetinst Minutes Julv 19. 2010 . Sound Energy electric and gas, and Comcast and Qwest aerial facilities. No compensation is requested for the vacation as the right-of-way was originally acquired through dedication of plat and dedication from a school project on a south parcel. Staff recommends approval of the vacation as it will . decrease the City's responsibility for right-of-way maintenance. In response to a question from Councilmember Norman, Engineering Aide Mund stated that the alley dead ends at the building behind it. The other portion of the alley, was vacated to the benefit of the school district some years ago. Mayor Lewis opened the hearing at 7:41 p.m. As no one indicated a desire to speak to the issue, the hearing was closed. B. Audience Participation This is the p/ace on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City Council on any issue. Ken Morikawa, 14712 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park . Mr. Morikawa spoke in favor of a resolution supporting national banking reform and the Glass-Steagall standard. Mr. Morikawa distributed copies of a proposed resolution to the Councilmembers. Stephanie Knutson, 3305 V Street SE, Auburn , Ms. Knutson expressed concem with a shooting that had taken place in her neighborhood recently. She also expressed concem with the landlord's management of the rental property where the incident occurred. . Mayor Lewis suggested that the City conduct a neighborhood meeting in Ms. Knutson's.area. Mayor Lewis asked that, following her comments, Ms. Knufson contact Chief of Police Kelly to discuss the incident and details for setting up a neighborhood meeting. Carl Yuhasz, 12614 SE 317th Street, Auburn Mr. Yuhasz spoke regarding the new trades buildings being constructed by Green River Community College. He expressed concem with the impact of the buildings on the neighborhood, especially additional noise and traffic from the buildings. He also expressed concern with pedestrian safety in the area. Page 3 Citv of Aubum Council Meetina Minutes Julv 19. 2010 C. Correspondence There was no correspondence for Council review. III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS ' A3:7.6 A. Municipal Services Chair Peloza reported the Municipal Services Committee met July 12, 201.0. The Committee reviewed Resolution No. 4610 accepting an arts grant from 4Culture, Resolution No. 4618 authorizing an Interlocal Purchasing Agreement with the City of Seattle for energy conservation services, Chapter 9.10 ofi the Auburn City Code regarding curfew,, the Auburn Municipal Airport Runway Edge Lighting project, the Committee's project matrix, and a fireworks report. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for July 26, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. B. Planning & Community Development Chair Norman reported the Planning and Community Development Committee met July 12, 2010. The Committee reviewed Project _ No. CP0715 the Mary Olson Farm Restoration - parking lot and - . trail improvements, an update on multi-family/mixed use design standards, Ordinance No. 6310 regarding International Codes, and - Ordinance No. 6317 relating to plats. The Committee discussed str.eet latecomer agreements and fees, the 2011=2016 Transportation Improvement Program, and the Les Gove DeaPs Way traffic and safety issues. The next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for July 26, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. C. Public Works Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met this afternoon at 3:30. The Committee approved a right-of-way use permit for Rottle's sidewalk sale and Peoject No. C410A, the South 277tn wetland mitigation monitoring. The Committee also approved Ordinance No. 6319 creating a new chapter of the City Code relating to street payback agreements and Resolution No. 4624 amending the fee schedule to provide for fees associated with street payback agreements. The Committee also discussed Resolution No. 4619 relating to surplus property, the 2011-2016 Transportation Improvement Program, streef improvements being made to 124th Avenue SE by Green Rive_r Community College, the Surface Water Management Manual and National Pollution Discharge and Elimination System update, and capital projects Page 4 Citv of Aubum Council Meetin4 Minutes Julv 19, 2010 status. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for August 2, 2010. D. Finance Chair Backus reported the Finance Committee met this evening at 6:00. The Committee: approved claims and payroll vouchers, Resolution No. 4618 authorizing an Interlocal Purchasing Agreement with the City of Seattle for energy conservation services and Resolution No. 4619 approving surplus property. The Committee discussed the Airport Taxiway Edge Lighting Project, ' Resolution No. 4623 approving an amendment to the Valley Communication Center Interlocal Agreement, the May monthly financial report, Ordinance No. 6310 relating to Intemational Codes, and Ordinance No. 6317 relating to plats. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for August 2, 2010. E. Community Center Chair. Wagner reported that the next meeting of the Community Center Committee is scheduled for July 22, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. - F. Downtown Redevelopment Chair Norman reported the Downtown Redevelopment Committee , - met July 13, 2010_. The Committee approved advertisement for ; bids for the City Hall Plaza Improvements Project and received a presentation on the City Hall Plaza public art. The Committee also met today in a special session to review the design for the plaza - art. The next regular meeting of the Downtown Redevelopment Committee is scheduled for July 27, 2010. G. Council Operations Com.mittee Chair Wagner reported the Council Operations Committee met July 15, 2010, to discuss planning for the-City Council retreat scheduled for September 9 and 10, 2010. The Committee also recommended approval of Resolution No. 4627, which amends the membership of the Public Works Committee. IV. REPORTS At this time the Mayor and City Council may report on significant items associated with their appointed positions on state, ►negional and /ocal. organizafions. Page 5 Citv of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes Julv 19, 2010 A. From the Council Councilmember Wagner reported he attended the Regional Access Mobility Partnership for Pierce County Transportation Forum where the members received a report from a Iegislator regarding transportation projects and a report from the Washington State Department of Transportation on how federal allocations, for transportation projects may likely be enacted. Councilmember . Wagner also attended a reception for new Port of Tacoma Executive Director John Wolfe and attended the Pierce. County Regional Council meeting where there was considerable discussion, regarding changes to the countywide planning policies. Councilmember Norman thanked everyone for the great tumout to the grand opening for the Discovery Playground at Les Gove Park. She also thanked staff and volunteers for their efforts to make the - playground a reality. Mayor Lewis and Councilmembers thanked Councilmember for her leadership and efforts for bringing the playground project to fruition in Auburn. Councilmember Peloza reported that he attended the monthly Regional Water Quality Committee meeting where the main topic was storm and waste water permits and management. Councilmember Peloza also reported on his attendance at the King Conservation Disfrict meeting and the Suburban Cities Association Public Issues Cornmittee. Councilmember Peloza also attended the Water Resource Inventory Area. (WRIA) 8 meeting as a representative of Water Resource Inventory Area 9 and provided a presentation regarding potential funding methods to continue implementation of the WRIA 9 2005 Salmon Habitat Plan. Councilmember Peloza reported that ` the artwork at the Golf Course Clubhouse now has solar lighting. B. From the Mayor Mayor Lewis reported meeting with a group of women students from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and India who are participating in the United States Institute for Student Leaders and hosted by Green River Community College. Mayor Lewis also reported on visifs from representatives from Beijing Normal University and from Tokyo, Japan. Mayor Lewis reminded that the White River Bon Odori Dance Festival will be held this coming weekend at the White , River Buddhist Temple on Aubum Way North. Mayor Lewis also reported that the City's Sister City representatives from Tamba, Japan, will arrive tFiis weekend for several activities. Page 6 Citv of Aubum Council Meetin4 Minutes Julv 19. 2010 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 July 6, 2010 regular City Council meeting. B. Vouchers ; F4.9.2, F4.9.5 1. Claims _ Claims check numbers 396526 through 396837 in the amount of $3,349,431.40 and one wire transfer in the amount of $572,323.06 and dated July 19, 2010., 2. Payroll Payroll check numbers 529326 to 529428 in the amount of $815,465.99 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $1,158,034.02 for a grand total of $1,973,500.01 for the pay period covering July 1 to July 14, 2010. C. Confract Administrafion 1. Public Works Project No. CP0922 04.4.1 GP0922 City Council grant permission to advertise for bids for Project No. CP0922 - City Hall Plaza Improvement. 2. Public Works Project No. CP0715 City Council award Contract No. 10-14, Project No. CP0715, Mary Olson Farm Restoration; to Rodarte Construction, Inc. on their low bid of $131,749.00 plus Washington State sales tax of $12,516.16 for a total contract price of $144,265.16. Deputy Mayor Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Haugen requested to cemove Public Works Project No. CP0922 from the Consent Agenda. MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA, EXCEPT PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT.CI'0922, CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: 7-0: Page 7 Citv of Auburn Council Meetina Minutes Julv 19. 2010 VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. PubEic Works Project No. CP0922 04.4.1 CP0922 City Council grant permission to advertise for bids for Project No. CP0922 - City Hall Plaza Improvement. Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Backus seconded to approve Public Works Project No. CP0922. Councilmember Haugen expressed opposition to Public Works Project No. CP0922. MOTION CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Haugen voted no. VI1. NEW BUSINESS - There was no new business. - VIII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS - A. Ordinances 1. Ordinance No. 6310 06A An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Aub.um, Washington, amending Sections 15.06.010;. 15.07.010; 15.07.020; 15.07.050; 15.07.060; 15.07.080; 15.07.090; 45.07.100; 15A7.160; 15.08A,11; 15.08A21; 15.32.010; 15.36A.011; 15.36A.031; 15.36A.041; 15.36A,,091;; 15.38A.021; 15.38A.041; 15.38A.051; 15.40.020; 15.40.030; , 15.48.040; 15.48.080; 15.48.110; 15.48.120; 15.48.130; 15.48.140; and repealing Sections 15.07:040; 15.07.070; 15.07.120; 15.07.140; 15.07.150; 15.08A.061; 15.36A.024; 15.36A,061; 15.38A.011; 15.40.050; 15.40:060; 15.56.010 of the Auburn City Code relating to buildings and construction Councilmember Norman. moved and Councilmember Backus seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance Na 6310. Councifinember Haugen spoke against Ordinance No. 6310. MOTION CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Haugen voted . no. Page 8 Citv of Auburn Council Meetinst Minutes Julv 19, 2010 2. Ordinance No. 6311 . 03.9 V5-09 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Aubum, Washington, vacating right-of-way of the remaining portion of alley located east of E Street NE between 3' Street NE and 4tfi Street NE within the city of Aubum, Washingfon Councilmember Wagner moved and Deputy Mayor Singer seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6311. ` MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0: 3. Ordinance No. 6317 03:5 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Sections 17.09.110, 17.09.120, 17.10.110 and 17.12.040 of the Auburn City Code relating to time limitation for approval of plats Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Backus seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6317. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 4. Ordinance No. 6318 03.5 PLT09-0008 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, . Washington, approving the Final Plat of Aubum 40 Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Backus seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6318. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 5. Ordinance No. 6319 A3.13.9, F4, 3 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, cteating a new Chapter 12.70 to the Auburn City Code, relating to street,payback agreements Page 9 Citv of Auburn Council Meetina Minutes Julv 19. 2070 Councilmember Wagner moved and Deputy Mayor Singer seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6319. - , MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: 7-0. B. Resolutions 1. Resolution No. 4610 A1.3, F5.3 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Aubum, Washington, authorizing the acceptance of a grant from the Cultural Development Authoriiy of King County ("4Culture") and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary confracts to accept said funds Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Backus seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4610. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 2. Resolution No. 4618 , A3.16.6 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the City of Seattle for the purpose of entering into an energy services contract Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Norman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4618. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 3. Resolution, No. 4619 F4.6.1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, declaring certain items of property as surplus and authorizing their disposal ' Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Norman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4619. MOTION CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Haugen voted no. Page 10 Citv of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes Julv 19, 2010 4. Resolution No. 4623 02.1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Aubum, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute fhe Second Amend_ment to the Valley Communications, Center Interlocal Agreement Councilmember Peloza moved and Deputy Mayor Singer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4623. MOTIOIV CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: 7-0. 5. ResoBution 'No. 4624 F4.3, A3.13.9 A Resolution of the Cify Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Section F of the City of Auburn Fee Schedule . to include fees related to street payback agreements - Councilmember Wagner moved and Deputy Mayor Singer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4624. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 6. Resolution No. 4627 A3.7.1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Aubum, Washington, amending Resolution No. 4551, passed December 7, 2009 and amended by. Resolution No. 4580 on March 15, 2010, relating fo the standing committees of the City Council of the City of Auburn Councilmember Wagner moved and Deputy Mayor Singer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4627. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. IX. Executive Session At 8:42 p.m., Mayor Lewis recessed the meeting to executive session for approximately twenty minutes in order to discuss pending/potential litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) and property acquisition pursuant to RCW 42:30,110(1)(c). Staff members required for the executive session were: City Attorney Heid, Human Resources/Property and Risk Management Director Heineman, Public Works Director powdy, Page 11 Citv of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes Julv 19. 2010 and Planning and Development Director Snyder. Action is anticipated following the executive session. Mayor Lewis reconvened the meeting at 9:06 p.m. - City Attorney Heid read the titles of the following resolutions: A. Resolution No. 4625 A Resolution of fhe City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving, authorizing and ratifying the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Norman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4625. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. B. Resolution No. 4626 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Aubum, Washington, approving, authorizing and ratifying the Agreement for Settlement of Lawsuit without Prejudice Councilmember. Backus moved and Councilmember Norman seconded fo adopt Resolution No. 4626. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. X. ADJOURNMENT 'There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting . adjoumed at 9:08 p.m. APPROVED THE DAY OF AUGUST, 2010. Peter B. Lewis, Mayor Danielle Daskam, City Clerk City.Council agendas and minutes are available to the public at #he City Clerk's . Office, on #he City website, and via e-maiL Complete agenda packets are availab/e for review at fhe.City C/erk's Otfice and at the Library. Intemet: http://www.auburnwa.gov 1 Page 12