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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-15-2011 * City Council Meeting cinroF_ '` August 15, 2011 - 7:30 PM � � ' Auburn City Hall ��rasHCNCTOiv MINUTES � 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, Bill�Peloza, Lynn Norman, Virginia Haugen, and John Partridge. Councilmember Nancy Backus was excused. Directors and staff members present: Chief of Police Bob Lee; Finance Director Shelley Coleman;Parks, Arts and Recreation Director baryf Faber; Planning and Development Director Kevin Snyder; Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy; . Planning Manag`er Elizabeth"Chamberlain; Economic Developmenf Manager Doug Lein; Community Services Manager Michael Hursh; Principal Planner Jeff Dixon; and City Clerk Danielle.Daskam. C. Announcements, Appointments, and Presentations . 1. Auburn International Farmers Market Art Contest Winners Market Manager Joanne Macnab to announce the Auburn International Farmers Market Art Contest winners. - Farmers Market Manager Joanne Macnab explained that the Auburn International Farmers Market solicited the help of the Aubum High School career and technical education department consisting of Diane Sarr and her drawing and graphic design students in designing the poster for the 2012 Auburn International Farmers Market. Ms. Macnab displayed the one of a kind compositions from the three poster finalists. The finalists are Margaret Bruhn, Nakita Miskevich, and Brittanin Rodriguez. Margaret Bruhn was in attendance accompanied by several members of her family. The poster compositions went on display the opening day of the market. The entire community was given an opportunity to viewthe students' artwork and vote for the artwork to be used as a promotional poster for the 2012 Auburn International Farmers Market. Three finalists selected by Market shoppers were forwarded to consideration by the Farmers Market Advisory Board. � Page 1 of 11 Market Manager Macnab announced the winning ariwork that will represent the 2012 Auburn International Farmers Market was created by Nikita Miskevich. Mayor Lewis and the Council congratulated the finalists. Each finalist received a gift bag on behalf of their efforts. D. Agenda Modifications There was no change to the agenda. � II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings No public hearing was scheduled for this evening. 6. Audience Participation This is the p/ace on the agenda where the public is invited fo speak to fhe City Council on any issue. Those wishing to speak are reminded to sign in on fhe form provided. John Manavian, Robertson Properties Group Mr. Manavian, representing Robertson Properties Group, and associated with the Auburn Gateway Project and the Valley 6 drive-in property, spoke in favor of Ordinance No. 6371 that appears later on the agenda. Mr. Manavian presented Statement of Qualifications for Robertson Properties Group for the Council's information. Dan Evans; 1515 35th Street SE, Auburn Mr. Evans inquired regarding the status of the burned house on 33rd and R Street SE. Mr. Evans stated the house burned nearly a year ago. Mr. Evans also expressed concern with the number of homeless and what appears to be illegal activity at Game Farm Wilderness Park. Mayor Lewis responded that the burned house is under an insurance investigation. The City has instifuted a code compliance citation relating to the condition of the propeCry. Mayor Lewis referred Mr. Evans to the Mayor's Office or the Planning and Development Department for updates on the status of the code compliance action. Mayor Lewis referred Mr. Evans to Chief of Police Lee for information on the police activity in and around Game Farm Wilderness Park. Sam Ball, Green River Community College Mr. Ball, representing Green River Community College, spoke in favor of Ordinance No. 6375, which appears later on the agenda. The proposed ordinance will approve Green'River Community College's request to change the zoning of Lea Hill Park from R-5 Residential 5to 1 Institutional. The College plans Page 2 of 11 . to construct a trades facility on the property.. C. Correspondence There was no correspondence for Council's review. III. COUNCIL COIVIMOTTEE REPORTS A. MunicipaF:Services Chair Peloza reported the Municipal Services Committee met August 8, 2011. The Committee discussed Resolution No. 4734 relating to airport fees for vehicle parking and line controlled hobby aircraft flying, the Auburn Gateway Project/Robertson Properties Group Projeet, and the Aubum Police Department's After Action Fireworks Report for 2011. The next reg"ular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for August 22, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. B. Planning & Community Development Chair Norman reported the Planning and Community Development Committee met August 8, 2011. The Committee reviewed Ordinance No. 6369 related to the keeping of urban farm animals in certain zoning districts of the city, Ordinance No. 6371 that provides for a limited extension of the deadline for entering into a development agreement with Robertson Properties Group (RPG), and Ordinance _ No. 6372 modifying the authorization and location for three hoar non-metered parking facilities changing tfie parking lot at 1st and A Streef NW from employee parking to three hour parking. The Committee discussed the Auburn Environmental Park parking plans, and a code amendment to provide for student home share situations. The next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for August 22, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. C. Public Works Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met this evening at 3:30 p.m. The Cornmittee approved right-of-way use permits for Mohawk Plastics and the Auburn Santa Parade, The Committee also approved contract administration items including Project No. CP0803 the 37th Street SE/R Street SE Pedestrian _ . Connector and final pay estimate for Project No. CP1002 the 2010 L`ocal Sfreet � Pavernent:Preservation Froject. The Committee approved Ordinance No. 6374 relating to membership on the Transportation, Transit and Trails Committee, Resolution No. 4737 authorizing an easement with Puget Sound Energy for the M Street SE Underpass Project, Resolution No. 4742 accepting a grant from the state for the Aubum Way South Corridor Improvements, Resolution No. 4743 accepting a federal g�ant for the Auburn Way South.Corridor Improvements, and Resolution No. 4744 authorizing an easemenf with Puget Sound Energy for the " South Division Street Promenade Project`. The Committee also discussed bad debt write-off for utility aecounts, utility billing procedures, Ordinance No. 6370, Ordinance No. 6371, Ordinance No. 6372, and storm drainage system development charges. The next regular meeting of the Publ'ic Works Committee Page 3 of 11 is scheduled for September 6, 2011 at 3:30 p.m. D. �inance Vice Chair Norman reported the Finance Committee mef this evening at 6:00. The Committee reviewed and approved claims and payroll vouchers. The Committee also discussed the 2012 Washington Cities Insurance Authority assessment analysis, bad debt`write-off for ufilities, Ordinance No. 6369 relating to urban farm animals, Ordinance No. 6370 relating to budget amendment number 4, Ordinance No. 6374, Resolution No. 4729 approving a Fiber Consortium Inteclocal Agreement, Resolution No. 4734, Resolution No. 4737, Resolution No. 4742, Resolution No. 4743, Resolution No. 4744,and the June 2011 Financial Report. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for September 6, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. E. Les Gove Communify Campus The Les Gove Community Campus Committee has not met since the last Council meeting. F. Downtown Fiedevelopment " Chair Norman reported the Downtown Redevelopment Committee met on August 9, 2011. The Committee reviewed Consultanf AgreementAG-C-406 with KPG, Inc. to perform design work for the northwest City Hall Plaza Improvement. The project is being accomplished utilizing the balance ofthe Local Revitalization Funds. The next regular meeting of the Downtown Redevelopment Committee is scheduled for August 23, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. G. Council Operations Comrv�ittee Chair Wagner reported the Council Operations Committee met August 4 and 9, 2011. The Committee discussed the Council Rules of Procedure and recommended changes to the rules related to Councilmember reports, duties of the Deputy Mayor, and other items that will increase the efficiency.of the Council's operations. The Committee discussed comparable salaries of other councils. The Committee also reviewed Resolution No. 4740 that changes the meeting times of the Municipal Services Committee and the Planning and,Community Development Committee. IV. REPORTS At this time the Mayor and City Council may report on significant items associated with their appointed positions on stafe, regiona/and local , organizations. A. Fe�om the Council Deputy Mayor Singer reported that she participated in National Night Out. She noted that the City had over fifty neighborhoods participating in the event. Deputy Mayor Singer also reported that she attended an Economic Development District Page 4 of 11 regional committee to work on economic development strategies. Deputy Mayor Singer also hosted a neighborhood meeting at her house where Public Works . staff discussed the stormwater project that will#ake place in hec neighborhood. Councilmember Partridge reported on his attendance at the Regional Law, Safety, and Justice Committee meeting where the South Correctional Entity (SCORE) Director Penny Bartley made a presentation on SCORE. The Committee also � discussed the transi�on from the Jail Administration Group (JAG) to an operations group referred to as RJG, and the King County and Seattle jails. Councilmember Partridge reported thatthe Auburn Valley Humane Society and City staff are working on the contract elements for animal services which will be a topic of � discussion at the Municipal Ser`ices Committee meeting on August 22, 2011, and the Committee of the Whole meeting on Augusf 29th. Councilmember Norman reported that she attended the Good OI' Days Parade this past weekend,the Senior Center Coffee Hour, and National Night Out events. Councilmember Peloza reported that he attended the Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) 9 Ecosystem Watershed Forum where discussion included the salmon recovery funding board project changes for habitat in the Duwamish watershed area, WRIA 9 stewardship, funding opportunities for correcting water quality in northwest Auburn, and watershed investment distriet legislation. Councilmember Peloza also commented on efforts to increase recycling of asphalt roof shingtes to reduce the waste stream to the Cedar Hills Landfill. Councilmember Peloza also reported on his attendance at a Port of Seattle working waterfront tour, National Night 0ut events, and Auburn Good OI' Days. Councilmember Peloza reminded that the Auburn International Farmers Market is held Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Councilmember Haugen reported that she attended the Auburn International Farmers Market and Auburn Good OI' Days. B. Fcom the Mayor ' Mayor Lewis commented on the success of Auburn's National Night Out events. National Night Out resulted in the creation of nve new block watch.programs. Mayor Lewis also reported on recent neighborfiood meetings, the monthly meeting with Auburn Municipal Court Judge Bums, Summer Sounds and Cinema events at Sunset Park and Les Gove Park, and Artrageous at Les Gove Park: Mayor Lewis also attended a meeting of the Washington Aerospace Partnership to work on a plan to make sure Boeing and its future aerospace design and manufacfuring jobs stay in the state of Washington. Mayor Lewis also commend.ed the organizers ofithe Aubum Good OI' Days, which is a privately run organization that puts on the festival. Mayor Lewis also mentioned the City's International Festival held at Plaza Park where there were several groups providing entertainment from many cultures. V. CONSENT AGENDA . Page 5 of 11 A. Minutes of the August 1, 2011 Council Meeting B. Payroll Vouchers (Backus/Coleman) Payroll check numbers 531926 to 532022 in the amount of$831,015.21 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of$1,136,609.98 for a grand�total of$1,967,625.19 for the pay period covering July 28, 2011 to August 10, 2011. C. Public Works Project No. CP0803 (Wagner/Dowdy ) City Council award Small Works Contract No. 11-04 fo T Miller Construction on their low bid of$115,336.90 for Project No. GP0803, 37th St SE/R St SE : Pedestrian Connector. D. Public Works Project No. CP1002 (Wagner/Dowdy) City Council approve Final Pay Estimate No. 10 to Contract No. 10-03 in the amount of $18,866.57 and accept consfruction of Project No. CP1002 - � 2010 Local Street Pavement Preservation Project E. Consultant Agreement AG-C-406 (Norman/Snyder) City Council approve Consultant Agreement Number AG-C-406 with KPG, Inc., for design services for'Project No: CP1115, NW City Hall Plaza Improvement � Deputy Mayor Singer moved and .Councilmember Wagner seconded to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Haugen requested removal of the claims vouchers from the Consent Agenda. MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA, EXCEPTING THE CLAIMS _ VOUCHERS,.CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - A. Claims Vouchers{Backus/Coleman) � Claims check numbers 406538 through 406908 in the amount ofi . $4,224,447.61 and dated August 15, 2011. Deputy Mayor Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to approve the claims vouchers. Councilmember Haugen questioned vouchers 406651 to Evergreen Fire and . _ Security, 406739 to Multi Bag Imports, and 406822 to Soroptimist International. Additional information was conveyed to Councilmember Haugen in response to � , her questions. MOTION CARRIED. 5-1. Councilmember Haugen�voted no. - vii. . N�w �usiN�ss There was no new business. Page 6 of 11 VIII. ORDINANCES A. Ordinance No. 6369 (Norman/Snyder) An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,Washington, amending Sections 18.04.495, 18.07.020, 18.21.010 and 18.21.020 ofthe � Auburn City Code, and creating new Sections 18.04.325, 18.04.622, 18.04.742, 18.31.21 U and 18.31.211 of the Auburn City Code for the purpose of allowing the keeping of chickens, miniature goats, and potbelly pigs as pets in some residential and commercial districts in the city of Aubu rn . Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Partridge seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6369. Councilmember Norman stated.there is strong community support for the code amendmenf, and the ordinance and existing city code provide ample protection for concems related to noise and smell. MOTION CARRIED. 5-1. Deputy Mayor Singer voted no. B. Ordinance No. 6371 (Norman/Snyder) An Ordinance:of the Cify Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Ordinance No, 6321 to extend the effective date Councilmember.Norman mo.ved and Councilmember Partridge seconded to infroduce and adopt Ordinanee No. 6371. MOTION CARRIEb UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. C. Ordinance No. 6372 (NormanlSnyder) An Ordinance of the Cify Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Chapter 10.40 of the Auburn City Code for the purpose of modifying the authoriiation and location for the three hour non-metered parking facilities in the downtown area of Auburn Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Partridge seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6372. The Ordinance changes the surface parking lot located at the southeast cornerof A Street NW and 1 st Street .NW from City employee parking fo three-hoar pablic parking. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. D. Ordinance No. 6374 (Wagner/Dowdy) � An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Section 2.94:020 of the Auburn City Code relating to the Citizen's � Committee for Transportation, Transit and Trails Councilmember Wagner mo�ed and Councilmember Peloza seconded to Page 7 of 11 introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6374. The Ordinance provides for an increase in the number of inembers for the Transportation, Transit and Trails Committee. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. E. Ordinance No. 6375 (Norman/Snyder) An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving the request of Green River Community College for a rezone from R-5 Residential 5 DU/Acre to I Institutional to implement the comprehensive � plan and amending the City's zoning maps accordingly Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Partridge seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6375. The Ordinance provides for a rezone of property from R5 Residential to I Institutional to allow the construction of a new facility for Green River Community College. MOTION CARRIED IJNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. IX. RESOLUTIONS A. Resolution No. 4737 (Wagner/Dowdy) A Resolution of the Cify Council of the City of Auburn, Washingfon, authorizing the Mayor to grant an easement to Puget Sound Energy for the purpose of relocating utilities for the M Street SE Underpass Project (C201 A) Councilmembe�Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4737. The Resolution will allow for the relocation of utilities for the M Street Underpass Project. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. B. Resolution No. 4740 (Wagner/Heid) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending the City Council Rules of Procedure as adopted by Ordinance No. 5802 and amended by Resolution Nos. 4282, 4429, 4467, 4615 and 4686 Councilmember Wagner moved and Deputy .Mayor Singer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4740, with the following amendment on page 15 of the rules, Section 12.2 relating to Deputy Mayor duties: delete the second bullet statement, which reads, "In particular, serve as ex officio voting member of the Council Operations Committee if not already serving." Page 8 of 11 Councilmember Wagner explained that the statement conflicts with Section 16.1 (G)�of the Resolution. MOTION CARRIED. 5-1. Councilmember Haugen voted no. C. Resolution No. 4741 (Wagner/Heid) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Resolution No. 4670 passed December 20, 2010 relating to the standing committees of the City Council of the City of Auburn Councilmember Wagner moved and Deputy Mayor Singerseconded to adopt Resolution No. 4741. The Resolution provides for an adjustment in the meeting times for the Municipal � Services Committee and Planning and Community Development Committee to prevent any overlap in the meetings. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. D. Resolution No. 4742 (Wagner/Dowdy) A Resolution of the City Council of the City ofi Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor fo accept a state grant from the Washington State Department of Transpor#ation for the Auburn Way South Corridor Improvements, Dogwood Sfreet SE to Fir Street SE Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4742. The Resolution provides for funding of pedestrian improvements on the Auburn Way South Corridor, from Dogwood Street SE to Fir Street SE. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. E. Resolution No. 4743 (Wagner/Dowdy) A Resolution of the City Council of the City ofi Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor to accePt a federal grant to be administered through the Washington State Department of Transportation for the Auburn Way South Corridor improvements; Dogwood Street SE to Fir Street SE Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmem6er Peloza seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4743. The Resolution accepts the federal contribution for the funding of the Auburn Way South Corridor Improvements. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. F. Resolution No. 4744 (Wagner/Dowdy) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washingfon, Page 9 of 11 authorizing the Mayor to grant an easement#o Puget Sound Energy for the purpose of relocating utilitiesforthe South Division Street Promenade Project (CP1005 Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4744. The Resolution approves an easement to allow the relocation of utilities as part of the South Division Street Promenade Project. � MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. G. Resolution No. 4745 (Norman/Hursh) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of Auburn to enter into an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City and King County, for the purposes of administering the Federal Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Partridge seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4745. The Resolution renews the City's commitment to the King County Consortium for HOME funding and the City's seat on the Consortium's voting body. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. X. EXECUTBVE SESSION At 8:47 p.m. Mayor Lewis recessed the meeting to executive session for approximately five minutes in order to discuss pending7potential litigation pursuant to . RCW 42.30.110(1)(i). City Attorney Heid, Planning and Development Director Snyder, and Chief of Police Lee were requested to attend the executive session. It was indicated that actionmay occurfollowing the executive session. The meeting reconvened at 8:52 p.m. The title of the following resolution was read by City Attorney Heid: Resolution No. 4739 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, establishing a one year moratorium on the establishment, operation, location and licensing of collective gardens in the city of Auburn;establishing a work plan, and setting a date for a public hearing Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Partridge seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4739. Recently.enacted state law allows cannabis to be grown in collective gardens. The Page 10 of 1.1 Resolution provides for a moratorium on collective gardens.in order for the Council to fully consider all the options and alternatives for regulating collective gardens. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. � � XI. ADJOURNMEIVT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjoarned at 8:54 p.m. � APPROVED the day f ��. , 2011. Pe er B. Lewis, Mayor anielle Daskam, City Clerk Page 11 of 11