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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-05-2012 cit,roF: *��* � City Council Meeting . ..� March 5, 2012 - 7:30 PM ` Auburn City Hall � WASHINGTON 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 Piedge of Allegiance. B. Roll Call Councilmembers present: Rich Wagner, Nancy Backus, Bill Peloza, John Partridge, Largo Wales, Wayne Osborne and John Holman. DepartmeM directors and staff members present: City Attomey Daniel B. Heid, Public Works Director DennisDowdy, Pianning and Devefopment Director Kevin Snyder, Financial Services Manager Rhonda Ew'ing, Chief of Police Bob Lee, Economic Development Manager poug Lein; and City Clerk Danielle Daskam. C. Announcements, Appointments, and PresentaUons 1. Auburn Municipal Court Report The Honorable Pat Bums, Aubum Municipal Court Judge, to report on the activities of the Aubum Municipal Court. The Honorable Pat Bums, Auburn Municipal Court Judge, delivered the annual report of the Auburn Municipal Court. Judge Burns sutimitted a written report and commented on the highlights of the court's activities in 2011. Judge Burns reportedthe Municipal Court held 29,635 hearings last year or an average of 119 hearings per day. The probation department of the court supervises over 700 convicted criminals monitoring compliance with alcohol and drug treatment, domestic violence treatment, and/or mental health treatmenYas weU as confirming that the offenders are not violafing any other laws. Probation also operates the electronic home monitoring program. Additionally, the court faciiitated the release of 270 offentlers to inpatient alcohof and drug treatment programs and another 66 offenders were released to mental health treatmeM program. Judge Burns noted that the Aubum Municipal Court operates the only municipal mental health court and municipal drug court in Washington outside of the City of Seattle. Page 1 of 7 Judge Bums thanked the Council for their support of the Court programs. D. Agenda Modifications A revised version of Resolution No. 4806 was distributed prior to the meeting. II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings No public hearing wasscheduied for this evening. B. Audience Participetion 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 io sign in on the torm provided. Alex Bruski, 1209 G Street SE, Aubum Mr. Bruski thanked the Council for fheir efforts to address the parking issue on G Street SE and for consideration of Ordinance No. 6404. Harold G. Olson, 2905 B Street SE, Auburn Mr. Olson stated that he resides in the unincorporated island of King Counry referred to as Stuck, at-the cdmer of 29th Street SE and B Street SE. The area is surrounded by the City of Auburn. Mc Olson contended that during the January 2012 storm event, a fiowering pium tree located in the planting strip between the street and the sidewalk adjacent to his house fell and damaged his chain link fence. Mr. Olson reported that he filed a claim for damages with the City, which was subsequently denied. He requested thatthe City reimburse him for the cost of repairs to his fence. Virginia Haugen 2503 R 8treet SE, Aubum Ms. Haugen spoke in favor of Mr. Olson's request. C. Correspondence There was no corcespondence for the Council's review. III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Munlclpal Services Chair Peloza reported the Municipal Services Committee met February 27, 2012. The Committee discussed the regional aeriai mapping project,theairport stormwater plan update, and parking in residential neighborhoods. The March 12th meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is cancelled. The next regular meeting of the Committee is scheduled for March 26, 2012. B. Planning & Community Development Chair Backus reported the Planning and Community Development Committee met February27, 2012. The Committee discussed amendments to the zoning code Page 2 of 7 relating to various architectural and site design review standards and regulations, Resolution No. 4470 retating to proposed changes to physical addresses, the Committee mafix, and the directors report. The next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee has been rescheduled to meet March 8, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. C. Publlc Works Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met this afternoon at 3:30. The Committee approved a'right-of-way use permit for the Auburn School District. The Committee also discussed utility rates, Ordinance No. 6400 relating to a 2011-2012 Budget amendment, the National Pollution Discharge Elimination , System (NPDES) Il annual report, Ordinance No. 6404 relating to parking, Resolution No. 4806 supporting theTransportation Benefit Districtballot issue, capital projects status, and the Committee's activities matrix. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for March 19, 2012 at 3:30 p.m. D. Finance Chair Partridge reported the Finance Committee met this evening at 5:30. The Committee reviewed claims vouchers totaling Just over$1.2 million and payroll vouchers in the amount of approximately $1.5'million. Discussion items included Resolution No. 3417 approved by the City Council several years ago relating to membership dues in civic and community organizations, the 2013-2014 BudgeYdevelopmerrt calendar,and a contract with Reid Middleton for work related to the airport stormwater plan. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for March 19, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. E. Les Gove Community Campus Chair Wagner reported the Les Gove Community Campus Committee met February 23, 2012. The Committee discussed the National Development Council request for proposals relative to the CommunityCenter, potentialparticipation in the Community Centerby the Veterans Administration, an update on the grant application to the State Legislature, and summer concession contracts. The regular meeting scheduled for March 12th is cancelled. The next regular meeting of the Les Gove Community Campus Committee is scheduled for Aprii 9, 2012. F. Council Operations Committee Deputy Mayor Backus reported the Council Operations Committee met this evening at 5:00. The Committee continued its discussions on retreat planning and reviewed the Gouncil Rules of Procedure, particutarly Councilmember reports. The next regular meeting of the Council OperaUons Committee is scheduled for April 2, 2012 at 5:00 p:m. IV. REPORTS At this time the Mayor and City Council may report on significant items Page 3 of 7 associsted with their appoinied positions on federal, state, regiona/and local organizations. A. From the Council Deputy Mayor Backus reported that she was invited to judge the Evergreen Heights Elementary School talentshow. Councilmember Wagner reported that he attended tFie Puyallup River Watershed Council meeting where the speaker was the Water Quality Manager for Pierce County. Councilmember Wagner also reported on his attendance at the groundbreaking ceremony for the M Street Underpass Project. Councilmember Holman reported that he represented the City at the King County Schools Siting Task Force meeting. The Task Force will evaluate current inventory of rural properties owned by school districts and assist in producing guideiines for their use and disposal. Councilmember Peloza reported thathe attended the King County Water Pollution � Abatement Advisory Committee meeting where the Committee received a presentation on waste water and conveyance flow projections for the next ten years. Councilmember Peloza also reported that he attended the King County Flood Control District meeting where the main topic was a financial plan on the disposal of the temporary levees on the Green River. Councilmember Peloza also reported that he has been involved with an effort led by the Aubum Garden Club to procure a Biue Star Armed Forces marker monument for the City. Councilmember Peloza also reported on a meeting among representatives of the City and King County Land Resources and a northwest Auburn property owner regarding a King County tributary ditch project to provide needed drainage in the area. Councilmember Osbome reported on his attendance at the M Street Underpass Project groundbreaking ceremony. Counciimember Partridge reported on his participation in the Regiona� Law, Safety and Justice Cominittee meeting. Councilmember Partridge also reported on his attendance at the Aubum Valley Humane Society retreat and monthly meeting. B. From the Mayor MayorLewis reported on some of his activities during the past two weeks, including: a meeting to review the costs associated with South Correctional Entity (SCORE), court and probation; a meeting with local pastors to discuss how best to serve the needs of the community; a meeting with other Mayors and King County fxecutive Constantine regarding transportation funding; a meeting of the Puget Sound Regional Council,Exeoutive Committee; ameeting of the Valley Cities; a meeting of Pierce County cities with Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy; a Page 4 of 7 meeting of the King County Flood Control District; a meeting with Auburn Superintendent of Schools Kip Herren;the M Street SE Underpass Project groundbreaking ceremony; a Rotary Ciub meeting where he delivered the State of the City; a meeting of the Suburban Cities Public Issues Committee; a meeting of the Pierce County Cities and Towns; and a meeting of the Valley Communications Board. V: CONSENT AGENDA All matters lisied on the Consent Agenda are considered by the City Council ta be routine and will be enacted by one motion in ihe form lisied. A. Minutes of the February 21, 2012 Regular Meeting B. Claims Vouchers (Partridge/Coleman) Claims check numbers 411530 through 411834 in the amount of$1,266,931.89 and dated March 5, 2012. G: Payroll Vouchers (Partridge/Coleman) Payroll check numbers 532709 to 532740 in the amount of$269,508.22 and electronic dep.osit transmissions in the amount of$1;222,498.64 for a grand total of$1,492,006.86 for the pay period covering February 16, 2012 to February 29, 2012. D. Reid Middleton Agree.ment (Peloza/Coleman) City Council approve an Agreement with Reid Middleton to develop/update a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for the Auburn Municipal Airport. Deputy Mayor Badcus mo4ed and Councilmember Wagner seconded to approve the Consent Agenda. The Consent Agenda consists of claims and payroll vouchers and a contract with Reid Middleton. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. VII. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business for Gouncil consideration. VIII. ORDINANCES A. Ordinance No. 6404 (Peloza/Heid) An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Section 10;36.190 of the Aubum City Code and creating a new Section 10.36.193 of the Aubum City Code relating to parking in residential zones Page 5 of 7 Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Osborne seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6404. The ordinance addresses parking of large vehicles in residential neighborhoods. The issue was brought to Jight by residents of the G Street SE neighborhood. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. IX. RESOLUTIONS A. Resolution No. 4806 (WagnedHeid) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, supporting the AubumT�ansportation Benefit Districf's Bond Measure Proposition No. 1 The Board of the Auburn Transportation Benefit District adopted Resolution No. 2012-2 conceming a proposition ta fund District transportation improvements and projects. If approved,this proposition would authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds to pay the costs of the transportation improvertients and projects identified in the City of Aubum Six-Year Transporta4ion Improvement Plan in an amount not more than $59,00O,OOQ each series of such bonds maturing within 25 years or less, and authorize the annual levy of excess property taxes to pay and retire such bonds, as provided in Resolution No. 2012-2. City Attomey Heid xead the title of the resolution, and Mayor Lewis invited anyone in the audience to provide an opposing view. Virginia Haugen, 2503 R,Street SE, Auburn Ms. Haugen expressed concem that 22nd Street SE'has not been repaired under the Save Out Streets program. She also expressed concern with the condition of downtown sVeets. Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4806.. CouncilmemberWagner stated that the proposed bond issue will address arterial streets, unlike the local neighborhood streets that the Save OurStreets Program addressed. The Transportation Benefit District bond issue will be on the April 17th ballot. Several neighborhood meetings have been scheduled to provide information on the proposed bond. The proposal has been brought forward by a citizens group and is endorsed by the AubumArea Chamber of Commerce. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Mayor Lewis noted that the Save Our Streets Program has been in effect for five years to repair and reconstruct local streets. Of the approximately 59 miles of roads.to be repaired, 17 miles are Ieft to be repaired. Mayor Lewis statedthat the Save Our Streets Program does not pay for construction of vtilities, and any Page 6 of 7 cost to construct utilities is tiorne by the utility fund. X. ADJOURNMENT There being no further 6usiness to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:29 p.m. �' �a� f APPROVED thi /� �day of 2012. � �O Peter B. Lewis, Mayor Danielie Daskam, City Clerk Page 7 of 7