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Home My WebLink About12-05-2022 Minutes City Council Meeting „,-,* December 5, 2022 - 7:00 PM CITY OF *--�~`- --'; * City Hall Council Chambers ``AU; iU1JtN —RV— Watch the meeting LIVE! * `'� -" AWASHINGTONmeeting ' Watch the video Meeting videos are not available until 72 hours after the meeting has concluded. I. CALL TO ORDER II. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We would like to acknowledge the Federally Recognized Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, the ancestral keepers of the land we are gathered on today. We thank them for their immense contributions to our state and local history, culture, economy, and identity as Washingtonians. III. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 1. Public Participation The City Council Meeting was held in person and virtually. A. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Nancy Backus called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Auburn City Hall, 25 West Main Street, and led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance. IV. Roll Call Councilmembers present: Deputy Mayor James Jeyaraj, Bob Baggett, Kate Baldwin, Larry Brown, Robyn Mulenga, Chris Stearns, and Yolanda Trout-Manuel. Department directors and staff members present included: City Attorney Kendra Comeau, Chief of Police Mark Caillier, Director of Public Works Ingrid Gaub, Director of Parks,Arts, and Recreation Daryl Faber, Director of Finance Jamie Thomas, Chief Equity Officer Brenda Goodson-Moore, Real Estate Manager Josh Arndt, Director of Community Development Jeff Tate, Director of Administrative Dana Hinman, Business Systems Analyst Chrissy Malave, and Deputy City Clerk Hannah Scholl. V. ANNOUNCEMENTS, MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS,AND PRESENTATIONS There were no announcements, Mayor's proclamations, or presentations. Page 1 of 7 VI. APPOINTMENTS A. Auburn Municipal Airport Advisory Board City Council to approve the reappointments of Andrea Prasse and Deanna Clark to the Airport Advisory Board fora three year term expiring December 31, 2025 Councilmember Stearns moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel seconded to reappoint Andrea Prassee and Deanna Clark to the Airport Advisory Board for a three year term to expire on December 31, 2025. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 B. Auburn Arts Commission City Council to approve the reappointments of Ana Kear,Ann Marie Natali, Dinah Rau, John Harris, and Tammy Dwight to the Auburn Arts Commission for a three year term expiring December 31, 2025 Councilmember Baldwin moved and Councilmember Brown seconded to reappoint Ana Kear,Ann Marie Natali, Dinah Rau, John Harris, and Tammy Dwight to the Auburn Arts Commission for a three year term to expire on December 31, 2025. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 C. Business Improvement Area Committee of Ratepayers City Council to approve the reappointment of Giovanni DiQuattro to the Business Improvement Area Committee of Ratepayers for a three year term expiring December 31, 2025 Councilmember Trout-Manuel moved and Councilmember Baggett seconded to reappoint Giovanni DiQuattro to the Business Improvement Area Committee of Ratepayers for a three year term to expire on December 31, 2025. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 VII. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS There were no modifications to the agenda. VIII. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS AND CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings 1. Public Hearing for the Modified 2023-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (Gaub) City Council to conduct a Public Hearing to consider the Modified 2023-2028 Transportation Improvement Program Page 2 of 7 Virginia Haugen 2503 R ST SE Auburn Ms. Haugen expressed her concerns regarding road widening at R ST SE. B. Audience Participation This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City Council on any issue. 1. The public can participate in-person or submit written comments in advance. Ron Bodey Mr. Bodey expressed his concerns regarding drugs, theft, and violence at 812 10th ST NE a Pioneer Human Service's property. He is interested in extra police patrols. Keith Carpenter Mr. Carpenter provided comment on the need to fix the right turn lane signal at the intersection of A Street SE and Ellingson. Charles Tiffany 812 10th ST NE Auburn Mr. Tiffany expressed his concerns of crime at 812 10th ST NE a Pioneer Human Service's property. Barney Tavenner 812 10th ST NE Auburn Mr. Tavenner expressed his concerns of crime at 812 10th ST NE a Pioneer Human Service's property. James Bradley 812 10th ST NE Auburn Mr. Bradley expressed his concerns of crime at 812 10th ST NE a Pioneer Human Service's property. He requested more police patrols. Virginia Haugen 2503 R ST SE Auburn Ms. Haugen expressed her concerns regarding Ordinance No. 6889 related to vacation benefits for the Mayor position. C. Correspondence There was no correspondence for Council to review. IX. COUNCIL AD 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. 1. Finance Ad Hoc Committee (Chair Baggett) Councilmember Baggett, Chair of the Finance ad hoc committee, reported he and Councilmember Baldwin have reviewed the claims and payroll Page 3 of 7 vouchers described on the agenda this evening and recommended their approval. X. 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. Claims Voucher(Thomas) Claims voucher list dated December 5, 2022 which includes voucher numbers 470292 through 470405, in the amount of$2,167,466.92 and three wire transfers in the amount of$727,236.67 B. Payroll Voucher(Thomas) Payroll check numbers 539443 through 539447 in the amount of$553,221.02, electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of$2,377,172.07 also a special payroll for Police Commission and Sergeants Comp Payout payroll with electronic deposit transmission in the amount of$154,927.24 for a grand total of$3,085,320.33 for the period covering November 17, 2022 to November 30, 2022 C. Public Works Project No. CP1612 (Faber) City Council to approve an increase of$50,000 in the total maximum authorized contract amount for Public Works Contract No. 21-17; Construction of Project No. CP1612—Arts and Culture Center Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj moved and Councilmember Baggett seconded to approve the consent agenda. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 Xl. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. XII. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. XIII. ORDINANCES A. Ordinance No. 6892 (Comeau) An Ordinance adding a new Chapter 16.15 to the Auburn City Code relating to the use of compost in City projects Councilmember Steams moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel seconded to approve Ordinance No. 6892. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 B. Ordinance No. 6893 (Gaub) An Ordinance amending the deadline to complete conditions associated with vacating Page 4 of 7 Right-of-Way of a portion of West Main Street, East of Lund Road SW, within the City of Auburn, Washington Councilmember Stearns moved and Councilmember Brown seconded to approve Ordinance No. 6893. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 C. Ordinance No. 6896 (Thomas) An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 6794, the 2021-2022 Biennial Operating Budget Ordinance, and Ordinance No. 6796, the 2021-2022 Biennial Capital Budget Ordinance, as amended by Ordinance No. 6815, Ordinance No. 6827, Ordinance No. 6836, Ordinance No. 6850, and Ordinance No 6878, authorizing amendment to the City of Auburn 2021-2022 Budget as set forth in Schedule "A" and Schedule "B" Councilmember Baggett moved and Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj seconded to approve Ordinance No. 6896. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 XIV. RESOLUTIONS A. Resolution No. 5689 (Gaub) A Resolution approving and adopting the modification of the 2023-2028 Transportation Improvement Program of the City of Auburn Councilmember Steams moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel seconded to approve Resolution No. 5689. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 B. Resolution No. 5691 (Faber) A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Auburn and Auburn Symphony Orchestra for Tourism Promotion Services Councilmember Steams moved and Councilmember Baldwin seconded to approve Resolution No. 5691. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 C. Resolution No. 5692 (Comeau) A Resolution declaring a portion of City-Owned King County Parcel 3339900035 as surplus to the needs of the City and authorizing the Mayor to execute a Purchase and Sale of the surplus portion of the parcel to Madrone Pacific, LLC Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj moved and Councilmember Baggett seconded to approve Resolution No. 5692. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 Page 5 of 7 D. Resolution No. 5693 (Tate) A Resolution endorsing use of the 2023 Valley Regional Fire Authority Fee Schedule as adopted by the VRFA Board of Governance Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Mulenga seconded to approve Resolution No. 5693. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 XV. MAYOR AND 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. Deputy Mayor Jeyaraj reported he attended the Annual Santa Parade, and the Red, White, and Blue Holiday Concert. Councilmember Baggett announced that Manager Terry White from the King County Regional Transportation Committee is resigning. Councilmember Baldwin reported she attended the Civics Academy Graduation. Councilmember Stearns reported he attended the Puget Sound Regional Council Equity Advisory Committee meeting. Councilmember Trout-Manuel reported she attended a Vaccination Event. B. From the Mayor Mayor Backus reported she attended the Auburn Food Bank Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway Event, SR-167 Master Plan Policy Committee Meeting, South Sound Housing Affordability Partners (SHAPE) Executive Board Meeting, the Greater Seattle Partners Executive and Finance Joint Meeting, the Annual Santa Parade, and the Sound Transit Federal Way Link Extension Alignment Tour. XVI. CLOSED SESSION 1. Closed Session Mayor Backus adjourned into a closed session at 7:44 p.m. per RCW 42.30.140(4)(b)to discuss planning or adopting the strategy or position to be taken by the governing body during the course of any collective bargaining, professional negotiations, or grievance or mediation proceedings, or reviewing the proposals made in the negotiations or proceedings while in progress for 20 minutes. City Attorney Comeau, Director of Human Resources Martinson, Public Works Director Gaub, Parks,Arts, & Recreation Director Faber, Page 6 of 7 Administration Director Hinman will be required to attend. There is anticipated action to follow. Mayor Backus reconvened the meeting at 8:07 p.m. 2. Resolution No. 5694 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City Of Auburn and Teamsters Union Local No. 117—Outside Unit for 2023-2025 Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Steams seconded to approve Resolution No. 5694. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 XVII ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council,the meeting was adjourned at 8:09 p.m. APPROVED this 19th day of December, 2022. 1 A f if !i ANCY Bill\ US, MAYOR Hannah Scholl, Deputy City Clerk Agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's Office, on the City website (http://www.aubumwa.gov), and via e-mail. Complete agenda packets are available for review at the City Clerk's Office. Page 7 of 7