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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-18-2017WASHINGTON I. CALL TO ORDER A. Pledge of Allegiance City Council Meeting December 18, 2017 - 7:00 PM Auburn Community and Event Center 910 9th Street SE AGENDA Watch the meeting LIVE! Watch the meeting video Meeting videos are not available until 72 hours after the meetinq has concluded. Mayor Nancy Backus called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Auburn Community and Events Center, 910 9th Street SE, and led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance. B. Roll Call City Councilmembers present: Deputy Mayor Largo Wales, Bob Baggett, Claude DaCorsi, John Holman, Bill Peloza, Yolanda Trout -Manuel, and Rich Wagner. Mayor Nancy Backus was in attendance, and the following department directors and staff members were also present: Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Assistant City Attorney Doug Ruth, Chief of Police Bob Lee, Assistant Director of Engineering Services/City Engineer Ingrid Gaub, Director of Administration Dana Hinman, Economic Development Manager Doug Lein, Human Services Manager Joy Scott, Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, and Deputy City Clerk Shawn Campbell. Il. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS A. Proclamation for Councilmember Richard Wagner Day Mayor Backus to proclaim December 18, 2017 as Councilmember Richard Wagner Day in the city of Auburn. Mayor Backus read and presented a proclamation declaring December 18, 2017 as Richard Wagner Day. Councilmember Wagner thanked the Mayor and Council. Ill. APPOINTMENTS A. Reappointments to Boards & Commissions City Council to confirm the reappointments for the following board and commission members for a new three year term expiring December 31, 2020: Page 1 of 8 Arts Commission Dan Norman Auburn Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Aman Ghag Auburn Tourism Board Julie Krueger Rachael McAlister BIA Rate Payer Committee Bill Cowart Human Services Committee Jason Berry Marelyn Scholz Cecl.a Brugger Parks & Recreation Board Michael Hassen Planning Commission Judi Roland Urban Tree Board Bryce Landrud Jan Speer White River Valley Historical Society Ronnie Beyersdorf Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to reappoint the board and commission members. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 IV. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS There was no modification to the agenda. V. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS AND CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings 1. Public Hearing for Community Development Block Grant 2018 Action Plan City Council to conduct a public hearing to receive public comments and suggestions with regards to the 2018 Annual Action Plan as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Mayor Backus opened the public hearing at 7:07 p.m. Page 2 of 8 Virginia Haugen, 2503 R Street SE, Auburn Ms. Haugen requested the City spend these funds to fix the streets. No one further in the audience requested to speak and the hearing was closed at 7;08 p.m. B. Audience Participation 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 to sign in on the form provided. Pauline Caldwell, 1120 8th Street NE, Auburn Ms. Caldwell is concerned with society today. She wrote a letter to Congressman Reichert regarding the proposed tax bill. She read the letter she received in response. She does not feel the plan protects seniors. Betsy Howe, 3929312 118th Avenue, SE, Auburn Ms. Howe stated she is concerned about the road she lives on due to the Bridges development. She requested the City meet with residents prior to repairs or improvements. Virginia Haugen, 2503 R Street SE, Auburn Ms; Haugen stated she has learned a lot from Councilmember Wagner. Kyle Orsini, 6118 South 294th Street, Auburn Mr. Orsini thanked Council for their time. He listed various roads within the City that are in need of repair and streets that need higher speed limits. Larry Smith, 30023 118th Ave S E, Auburn Mr. Smith reviewed the action the City has taken on 118th Ave SE, including the waming signs, speed indicators and nimble strips. Mr. Smith stated the City's attempts to slow the traffic have not had the desired results. He stated he has made recommendations and the City has not implemented them. C. Correspondence There was no correspondence for Council review. VI. COUNCILAD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS Council Ad Hoc Committee Chairs may report on the status of their ad hoc Council Committees' progress on assigned tasks and may give their recommendation to the City Council, if any. Councilmember Baggett, chair of the Finance ad hoc committee that reviews claims and payroll vouchers, reported he and Councilmember Wagner reviewed the payroll vouchers and electronic deposits in the approximate amount of $2.1 million and claims vouchers and wire transfers Page 3 of 8 in the amount of approximately $6.1 million for the periods November 30 - December 17, 2017 and December 17, 2017, respectively. The ad hoc committee recommends approval of the claims and payroll vouchers as described on the Consent Agenda. VII. CONSENT AGENDA All matters listed on the ConsentAgenda are considered by the City Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed. A. Minutes of the December 4, 2017 Regular City Council Meeting B. Claims Vouchers Claims vouchers 446795 through 446997 in the amount of $5,609,000.25 and one wire transfer in the amount of $555,364.87 and dated December 17, 2017. C. Payroll Vouchers Payroll check numbers 537677 through 537697 in the amount of $240,977.96, electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of'$1,925,671.59 for a grand total of $2,166,649.55 for the period covering November 30, 2017 to December 13, 2017 and dated December 18, 2017. D. Public Works Project No. CP1415 City Council to approve Final Pay Estimate No. 12 to Contract No. 16-12 in the amount of $2 ,674.76' and accept construction of Project No. CP 1415, West Main Street Multi -Modal Corridor and ITS Improvements E. Public Works Project No. CP1507 City Council to approve Change Order No 2 in the amount of $100,000.00 to Contract No. 17-02 for work on Project No. CP 1507, Auburn Way North Preservation F. Public Works Project No. CP1522 City Council to approve Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $55,000.00 and Final Pay Estimate No. 11 to Contract No. 16-19 and accept construction of Project No. CP1522, 30th Street NE Area Flooding, Phase 1 B G. Public Works Project No. CP1613 City Council to approve Final Pay Estimate No. 2 to Contract No. 17-06 in the amount of $26,086.50 and accept construction of Project No. CP1613, M&O Facility Building Roofing Replacement Project H. Public Works Project No. CP1701 City Council to approve Final Pay Estimate No. 2 to Contract No. 17-23 in the amount of $49,930.62 and accept construction of Project No. CP1701, AWS Dynamic Message Sign Project Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Trout -Manual seconded to approve the Consent Agenda. Page 4 of 8 MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 VI 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. IX. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. X. ORDINANCES A. Ordinance No. 6667 (Snyder) An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, adopting 2017 Annual Comprehensive Plan Map and Text Amendments pursuant to the provisions of RCW Chapter 36.70A and adopting corresponding rezones related to certain of the map amendments and creating a new Section 18.01.050 to the city code, relating to planning Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 6667. Deputy Mayor Wales asked if the City has the authority to impose zoning on tribal property. Mayor Backus stated the City does have the authority to assign land designation'to tribal property. The tribal designations are for informational purposes only. Councilmember Peloza stated he spoke with the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Council Chair Cross and she is very supportive of the Comprehensive Plan Amendments. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 B. Ordinance No. 6668 (Snyder) An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington amending Sections 19.02.115, 19.02.120, 19.02.130 and 19.02.140 of the Auburn City Code relating to School Impact Fees Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 6668. Councilmember Wagner stated the school district provides the City with a proposal for impact fees and the City is responsible for imposing the fees. Deputy Mayor Wales stated the City tries to keep ahead of growth with school impact fees. The City of Federal Way is proposing higher taxes. She shared her concern that will force more multi family units into Auburn because it will be less expensive to develop. Councilmember Holman stated the Federal Way School District has a very Page 5 of 8 narrow band in the City of Auburn and it is not zoned multi family. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. XI. RESOLUTIONS A. Resolution No. 5323 (Snyder) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute a fourth amendment to the Transit Service Direct Financial Partnership Agreement between the City of Auburn, King County and Pierce County Public Transit Benefit Authority (Pierce Transit) Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Trout -Manual seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5323. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. B. Resolution No. 5333 (Snyder) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute an I ntedocal Agreement between the City of Auburn and King County Department of Transportation relating to the Commute Trip Reduction Plan Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5333. Councilmember Wagner stated the State requires cities to work with local businesses to reduce congestion. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. C. Resolution No. 5336 (Coleman) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Auburn and Recology Cleanscapes for a Litter Control and Recycling Program Councilmember Holman moved and Councilmember DaCorsi seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5336. Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Trout -Manual seconded to table Resolution No. 5336 to the next Study Session. Councilmember Trout -Manual stated that she has spoken with seniors and they shared their concerns about leaves and trash on the streets. Director Coleman stated this contract with Recology allows the City to direct Recology to pick up trash on a. specific street. MOTION FAILED. 4-3. Deputy Mayor Wales, Councilmember Peloza and Councilmember Trout -Manual voted yes. MOTION CARRIED. 5-2. Deputy Mayor Wales and Councilmember Page 6 of 8 Trout -Manual voted no. D. Resolution No. 5337 (Hinman) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, adopting the 2018 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan for the Consolidated Plan Years 2015-2019 Councilmember Trout -Manual moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5337. Councilmember Trout -Manual stated this action will fulfill HUD requirements. Councilmember Peloza asked how the City measures the value of the funds spent. Human Services Manager Scott stated the City monitors the service providers not the recipients The services providers track the participants and provides a report to the City. Councilmember Wagner would like the housing repair program details to be more explicit. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. XII. MAYORAND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS At this time the Mayor and City Council may report on significant items associated with their appointed positions on federal, state, regional and local organizations. A. From the Council Councilmember Holman reported he attended the Score Jail Administration Board meeting. DaCorsi reported he attended the Affordable Housing Board meeting and the Association of Washington Cities Board of Directors meeting. Councilmember Peloza reported he attended the King County Metropolitan Pollution Advisory Committee meeting and the W IRA 9 meeting, Councilmember Trout -Manuel reported she attended the Regional Safety and Justice Committee meeting, the Santa Breakfast, the Blue Ribbon Committee for Health meeting, the Blue Ribbon Mental Health sub committee meeting, and the Night of the 1,000 Stars in SeaTac. Councilmember Wagner stated he will attend a meeting with the Piece County Regional Council next week. B. From the Mayor Mayor Backus reported she met with children at Kilo Middle School (this school is in Federal Way but has students with an Auburn address). Mayor Page 7 of 8 Backus reported she attended the annual tree lighting at Wesley Homes, the Santa Breakfast, the Overcomers Covenant Church for the Mission Africa Annual Smiles at Christmas event, South Sound Chamber of Commerce breakfast, the farewell gathering for outgoing Kent Mayor Cook, the Valley Regional Fire Authority toy give away, and the Gildo Rey holiday festival. Mayor Backus stated she is saddened to hear about the passing of Sumner Mayor Dave Enslow. XI 11. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:21 p.m. APPROVED THE�, 2018. cm d NCY B uS, MAYOR Shawn Campbell, Deputy City Clerk Agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's Office, on the City website (http.1Avww.aubumwa.gov), and via e-mail. Complete agenda packets are available for review at the City Clerk's Office. Page 8 of 8