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ORTING CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

May 30, 2012

Mayor Cheryl Temple called the meeting to order with the flag salute at 7:00 pm in the Orting Public Safety Building. Roll call found in attendance Deputy Mayor Graham Hunt, Councilmembers Stanley Holland, Scott Drennen, Rickord Fritz, Ava Krogh, Josh Penner and Guy S. Colorossi and Ex-Officio Shawn Mahoney.

ATTENDANCE:

City Employees Mark Bethune, City Administrator Ken Wolfe, Building Official Gwen Robson, Executive Assistant Bill Drake, Police Chief

Professional Chris Bacha, Attorney - Kenyon Disend Representatives JC Hungerford, Engineer - Parametrix Dave Roberts, Engineer - Parametrix

Visitors (signed in) Shirley Frasl Sigafoos, Howard Robson, Bill Burkes, James Anton, David Roberts, Barbara Bauml, Rick Slaughter

CONSENT AGENDA:

A. Minutes of May 9, 2012 B. Payroll and Claims Warrants

Approval of Claims Warrants No. 18521 through No. 18577, in the amount of $67,976.51 and Payroll Warrants No. 20970 through No. 20986 in the amount of $94,034.12.

A motion was made by Councilmember Holland to approve the Consent Agenda as prepared. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Krogh and carried unanimously.

COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS:

Harold Burkes reported that he has not been in contact with City Administrator Bethune regarding placing barriers to prevent motorcycles from using the pathway in the Carbon River development to access the river.

Howie Robson expressed some concerns of the residents of River’s Edge regarding increased vandalism in the neighborhood. He presented information regarding curfews and asked if it was possible to institute a curfew in Orting. Mr. Robson also commented on the excellent assistance given by the Orting Police Department. Councilmember Drennen recommended getting the residents involved in a block watch program, and Mr. Robson advised that this was already being done. Councilmember Holland recommended bringing this issue to the Public Safety Committee meeting on June 12, 2012 at 6:30 pm.

Arlene and Rick Slaughter from the River’s Edge Homeowners Association reported that the HOA has been unable to get much support from residents, but thanked the Chief for the assistance of his department. Councilmember Holland suggested having someone from the School Board attend the Public Safety Meeting as well, to see what we might do to keep the kids busy during the summer. Mayor Temple questioned Attorney Bacha about curfews and he responded that the state law gives some city authority for municipal curfews, but remedial action and enforcement authority is very limited.

Barbara Bauml from the Bridge for Kids Committee updated the Council on the engineering progress . The final report will be published this fall, and the committee would like to bring it before Council. She thanked Councilmembers Colorossi and Drennen for their assistance with this project.

PRESENTATIONS: Deputy Mayor Hunt deferred to City Administrator Bethune. Mr. Bethune reported that the Transportation Committee Transportation Committee will be presenting a proposal to the Transportation Benefit District Board to institute a $20 additional tab fee for up to two years, and a transfer of funds from the Capital Fund to the transportation projects. Transfer of REET funds from Parks capital fund is no longer recommended. Councilmember Fritz confirmed that these funds cannot be used for anything other than the items on the list. When the projects are completed the fee will be removed.

Councilmember Hunt reiterated that no REET funds will be taken from the Parks fund. Councilmember Colorossi discussed Kansas Street and asked about criteria for grants. JC Hungerford, Parametrix Engineer, stated that Kansas Street is not federally classified as an arterial Page 1 of 3 Orting City Council Minutes – May 30, 2012 road and therefore ineligible for most transportation grants. Mr. Hungerford will review the federal criteria to make Kansas Street an arterial. At the next TBDB meeting there will be Public Hearing.

OLD BUSINESS:

Council Rules of Councilmember Holland moved to approve the Council Rules of Procedure as presented with Procedure modifications. Councilmember Hunt seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Mayor Temple thanked Councilmember Colorossi for his concerted efforts in updating the Council Rules of Procedure.

Code Enforcement Officer City Administrator Bethune reported that the Code Enforcement Officer will report to the Chief of Police. He advised that the job description and financial analysis are being prepared and suggested taking this information to the Public Safety committee, then return to Council on June 13, 2012.

NEW BUSINESS:

Ordinance #929 City Administrator Bethune reported that if the Ordinance was not approved, the funds would Lodging Tax continue to go to Pierce County. Councilmember Krogh moved to approve an ordinance of the City of Orting, Washington adopting Orting Municipal Code Chapter 3-10 relating to and establishing a lodging tax; providing for severability; and establishing an effective date. Councilmember Holland seconded and the motion carried unanimously.

Resolution #2012-5 Councilmember Fritz moved to approve a resolution of the city of Orting, Washington, expressing its Local Centers/Activity Nodes commitment to identify and include in its Comprehensive Plan by 2015, potential Local Centers/Activity Nodes consistent with Puget Sound Regional Council’s Vision 2040, and expressing its desire to have a city staff representative participate in the Pierce County Regional Council’s Growth Management Coordinating Committee’s efforts to develop a process for evaluating future potential local centers/activity nodes. Councilmember Krogh seconded and the motion carried unanimously.

Training for Council Mayor Temple discussed possible dates for Council Training with Joyce Singleton. The date was Joyce Singleton set for June 30, 2012, at 9am, at the Public Safety Building. They Mayor will be unable to attend.

COMMITTEE AND STANDING REPORTS:

River Management Councilmember Colorossi deferred to Building Official Ken Wolfe. Mr. Wolfe reported that he would be making a presentation to NRDA (National Resources Damage Assessment) on June 12th for possible funding of $5M for the Calistoga Setback Levee. Mr. Wolfe, Public Works Director Dean Kaelin and Engineer JC Hungerford had a phone conversation with the State Department of Emergency Management regarding grants. Mr. Wolfe met with Pierce County regarding the Soldiers Home Levee Setback. Pierce County Council will be adopting the Advisory Board Committee to the Flood Control District, which could mean funding toward the construction of the Calistoga Setback Levee. We are working with the Army Corp of Engineers regarding permitting of the Calistoga Setback Levee Project.

Schools and Community Councilmember Fritz reported that the stump grinding of the maple trees in the downtown park is Interests done, and more trimming of the exiting trees is to follow under the supervision of an Arborist. Maple Tree number 6 will be removed.

The Food Bank is hosting a summer lunch program for children – free lunches will be served from 6/15/12 to 8/30/12 from Noon – 12:30pm. The Food Bank will also hold BBQ’s on the first Saturdays of the month from 4-6pm. The public is invited.

Councilmember Krogh reported that a Battalion at Joint Base Lewis McChord is interested in partnering with Orting for the Community Connection Program and to support the community at events such as Memorial Day, July 4th, etc. They are also looking at a partnership with the Soldiers Home.

Deputy Mayor Hunt mentioned that “Hands for Haiti” will hold a silent auction on Sunday, June 3 at 4pm in the MultiPurpose Center. There will be an art auction and a bake sale.

Mr. Wolfe reported that a new business has opened in the former Lickety Split Ice Cream location. It will be a fudge shop.

Utilities and Technology No report

Finance & Budget Mr. Bethune noted that the Annual Report has been completed. Page 2 of 3 Orting City Council Minutes – May 30, 2012

Community Development Councilmember Krogh reported that the Business Fair will be held on June 9, 2012 from 9am-3pm, and commended Mr. Bethune and staff for their efforts. There is no additional information on the Chamber Smart Goals at this time.

Governmental Affairs Councilmember Penner reviewed and updated the Legislative Priorities List. The meeting time has been changed to 3rd Thursdays at 9:00 AM.

Public Safety Chief Drake reported that he, Mr. Wolfe and Laura Hinds will be leaving on June 24, 2012 to attend the Emergency Management Institute training for Flood Preparation and Recovery From a 500 Year Flood Event in Maryland. Fire District 18 No Report

Transportation No Report

Pierce County Regional Councilmember Fritz reported he will be attending the Puget Sound Regional Council General Council Assembly in Seattle on June 7th.

Executive Session Councilmember Hunt moved to recess the Council Meeting and move to Executive Session to discuss potential litigation until 8:36pm. Councilmember Holland seconded and the motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Temple called to order the Executive Session Mayor Temple adjourned the Executive Session Mayor Temple reconvened the meeting of the City Council

ADJOURN: Councilmember Hunt moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember Hunt seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.

ATTEST:

______City Administrator Mark Bethune Mayor Cheryl M. Temple