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CITY OF * CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
~ - WASHINGTON FEBRUARY 7, 2011 7:30 PM
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
Councilmernbers present: Rich Wagner, Sue Singer, Nancy
Backus, Bill = Peloza, Lynn Norman, and John Partridge.
Councilmember Virginia Haugen was excused:
Directors and staff-members present included: Chief of Police Bob
Lee; City Attorney Daniel B. _ Heid; Public Works Director Dennis
Dowdy; Finance Director Shelley, Coleman; Planning and
Development Director. Kevin Snyder; Parks, Arts and Recreation
Director_ Faber; . Police . Administrative Secretary. Kathy
Ernmert,. Transportation Planner Joe Welsh, Police Commander
Willard Lathrop, Police Commander Mike Hirman, Economic
Development Manager Doug Lein, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1: Announcements \
a) Recognition of Police Sergeant Dan O'Neil
-Mayor Lewis and Chief -of Police Bob Lee announced
the, promotion of Dan O'Neil to. the position of Police
Sergeant.
Sergeant O'Neil has been with the Auburn Police
Department-since. July 6, 1999. Prior to -joining the
Auburn Police, Sergeant: O'Neil earned his Bachelors
Degree . in Criminology at Eastern Washington
University.
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During his tenure with the Auburn Police Department,
Sergeant O'Neil has served in the Civil Disturbance
Unit, Uniformed Drug Suppression Team, Field
Training Officer and past Vice President and
President of the Auburn Police Officers Guild.
Sergeant O'Neil has served the past six years as a K-
9 Handler, where he and his K-9 partner are credited
with 409 applications and 149 misdemeanor and
felony arrests.
Mayor Lewis and City Councilmembers congratulated
Sergeant O'Neil on his promotion.
b) Certificate of Appreciation for Craig W. Cook
Green River Community College President Eileen Ely
commended Craig W. Cook for his heroic acts to
save a Green River Community College student
involved in a fatal vehicle accident on February 2,
2011 on SE 320th Street.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. on February 2, 2011,
while asleep in his home with his family, Mr. Cook
was awakened by the sound of a loud vehicle
collision near his home. After investigating the sound
and hearing a voice coming from the vehicle and
seeing that the car was on fire, Mr. Cook quickly told
his wife to call 911 and ran from his residence to the
scene of the accident. Without hesitation and risking
personal injury, Mr. Cook pulled the driver from the
burning vehicle and brought him to a safe area to
await aid.
Chief of Police Bob Lee presented Mr. Cook with a
Certificate of Appreciation and Mayor Lewis
presented Mr. Cook with the City's More Than You
Imagined Award in recognition of Mr. Cook's heroic
and lifesaving actions.
Mr. Cook thanked the City for the recognition. He
encouraged the City to consider installing a four-way
stop sign at the location of 116th and 320th Street to
discourage speeding on 320th
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c) Proposed Sister City Relationship with
Pyeongchang, South Korea
Mayor Lewis reported that the City was recently
visited by a delegation from Pyeongchang, South
Korea. Pyeongchang is looking to form a Sister City
relationship with an American city, possibly with the
City of Auburn. Additionally, Pyeongchang is vying
for the host city for the 2018 Winter Olympics. Mayor
Lewis advised that he and Deputy Mayor Singer
signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the
City of Auburn and the City of Pyeongchang
expressing support for the 2018 Winter Olympics in
Pyeongchang.
2. Appointments
There was no appointment for Council consideration.
D. Agenda Modifications
Consultant Agreement AG-C-401 with Technical Systems and
Ordinance No. 6342 were removed from the agenda.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1. Franchise Agreement
A3.14
City Council conduct a public hearing to consider the
application of New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, for a non-
exclusive franchise for the right of entry, use and occupation
of certain public right(s)-of-way within the city, expressly to
install, construct, erect, operate, maintain, repair, relocate
and remove its facilities in, on, upon, along and/or across
those rights(s)-of-way. The purpose of the public hearing is
to determine public benefit and impact, applicant
compliance, public right-of-way capacity to accommodate
the telecommunication system, potential disruption of public
right-of-way, and present and future use of the public right-
of-way.
Transportation Planner Joe Welsh presented the staff report
for the public hearing on New Cingular Wireless application
for a franchise agreement with the City. New Cingular
Wireless has had a franchise agreement with the City in the
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past for the operation of a cell tower at 26th and Auburn Way
North. The franchise expired. and a' new franchise
agreement is being-considered for the same tower and for
the use of public right=of-way,
Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing at 7:48 p.m. There
being no one in the audience wishing to address the Council
regarding the franchise agreement, the hearing was closed.
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. .
No one in the audience requested to address the Council.
C. Correspondence
There was` no correspondence for Council review.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A3.7.6
A. Municipal. Services
Chair, -Peloza reported the Municipal Services Committee met
January 24; 2011. 'The Committee-approved Resolution No. 4678
authorizing the _ conversion of Police Canine Riggs as surplus
property and approving. the sale-of the dog._to its former handler.
The Committee discussed Ordinance No. 6346 related, to speed
limits.in school zones., the golf course operations and Copper Falls
restaurant revenues; an amendment to the AHBL, Inc. consulting
agreement `for services related to the Auburn. Environmental Park
boardwalk; the, shopping cart,,, retrieval program, and the-red light
photo enforcement program update. The next regular meeting of
the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled, for February 14,
2011 at 3:30 p.m.
& Planning & Community Development
Chair Norman reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met January 24, 2011: The Committee approved,
Amendment No 1 to the Agreement for Consulting Services with
AHBL, Inc. The Committee discussed- Ordinance No. 6347 related
to local revitalization financing and Resolution No. 4671 authorizing
a.Icredit against the state sales and use tax.relating to annexations.
Later the same evening, the Committee. met in a joint session with
the Public Works. Committee_ and, the Downtown Redevelopment
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Committee to review the Integrated Design Experience (IDeX)
Project The next, regular meeting of the Planning and Community
Development- Committee is scheduled for February 14, 2011 at
5:00 p.m.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met this
afternoon -at 3:30. The Committee discussed a consultant
agreement with Technical Systems, Inc., for the SCADA=System
ImprovementsProject, which will be discussed further, at the next
Committee meeting. The Committee approved final pay estimates
for - Project No. CP0819, the Peasley Canyon Road Culvert
Replacement Project, and -Project No. CP,1014, the Commercial
Buildings Demolition', Project. The Committee also approved
Resolution No.. 4680' authorizing an agreement with the Port of
Seattle relating to funding for the M -Street SE. Underpass Project
and 'Resolution No.. 4681 'authorizing an. agreement with the Port-of
Tacoma relating to funding for the M Street-SE Underpass Project.
The Committee discussed two water leak adjustment applications,
an update on, West Valley- Highway Improvements Project from
Highway 18 to Main,, Street, Resolution No. 4676, Resolution "No.
4677; well pump diagnoses, a report regarding water conservation,
and the. capital projects status report. The next- regular meeting of
the Public Works'Committee is scheduled for February 22; 2011 at
3:30 p.m.
Chair Wagner also spoke regarding the joint session with the
Planning and Community Development Committee and Downtown
Redevelopment Committee held. January.24, 2011 to review the
Integrated Design Experience (IDeX) Project from Washington
State University's Institute for Sustainable Design. "
D. Finance
Chair Backus reported the Finance Committee met this evening at
6:00. The Committee approved claims and payroll vouchers,
Ordinance No 6347 relating to Local- Revitalization Financing, and
Resolution '.No:. 4671 authorizing a credit against state , sales and
use. tax , related to annexation. 'The Committee discussed
Resolution No. 4,678 authorizing the surplus 'of Police Canine
Riggs, Resolution No. 4683 approving an interlocal agreement
between the cities of Auburn 'and Algona for information services
technology, Resolution, No. 4680 approving an -interlocal agreement
with ;the Port of Seattle , related to funding for. the M Street SE
Underpass -Project,. Resolution No. 4681 approving an interlocal -
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agreement with the Port of Tacoma related to funding for the M
Street SE Underpass Project, Ordinance No. 6342 relating to
exemptions from City-imposed sales and use tax, and Ordinance
No. 6351 approving an amendment to the 2011-2012 Biennial
Budget. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is
scheduled for February 22, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.
E. Les Gove Community Campus Committee
Chair Wagner reported that no meeting for the Les Gove
Community Campus Committee has been scheduled.
F. Downtown Redevelopment
Chair Norman reported the next meeting of the Downtown
Redevelopment Committee is scheduled for February 8, 2011 at
4:00 p.m.
G. Council Operations Committee
Chair Wagner reported the Council Operations Committee met
February 3, 2011. The Committee discussed the Council service
activity report form, Council salaries, and Council rules and
procedure. The next meeting of the Council Operations Committee
is scheduled for February 15, 2011 at 4:30 p.m. in Conference
Room 3.
IV. REPORTS
At this time the Mayor and City Council may report on significant items
associated with their appointed positions on state, regional and local
organizations.
A. From the Council
Deputy Mayor Singer reported the Council met in a Committee of
the Whole meeting on January 31, 2011. The Committee of the
Whole discussed topics relating to services for the homeless,
animal services, and the M Street SE Underpass Project.
Councilmember Wagner reported that he attended the Pierce
County Regional Council meeting where discussion included the
Joint Base Lewis-McChord and the base's impact on the region's
economy. Councilmember Wagner also reported on the Valley
Regional Fire Authority's rededication of Station 32 and a meeting
of the Regional Access Mobility Partnership which included a
presentation and discussion regarding proposed legislation relating
to street maintenance utilities and the proposed major realignment
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of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad in the Point
Defiance/Tacoma area.
Councilmember Partridge reported on meetings with the Animal
Control Task Force, attendance at the Suburban Cities Association
meeting, services and reception for the late Jill Alverson, a meeting
of the Regional Law, Safety and Justice Committee, which included
an overview of the King County drug court program, and a steering
committee meeting for the Regional Law, Safety and Justice
Committee.
Councilmember Backus reported on her attendance at the
Suburban Cities Association meeting, the rededication of the Valley
Regional Fire Authority's Station 32, and the Miss Auburn
Scholarship Program, which raised over $54,000 in scholarships for
the contestants. Daniela Ferrell was crowned as the new Miss
Auburn.
Councilmember Peloza reported that inclement weather last year
contributed to the decline in golf course revenues and cited the
number of days of rain and snow that occurred. Councilmember
Peloza reported that he attended the King County Water Pollution
Abatement Advisory Committee meeting where the main topic was
the 2011 outlook for the wastewater treatment division. He also
attended the King County Regional Water Quality Committee
meeting where the Committee discussed the viability of reclaimed
water. Councilmember Peloza also reported on his attendance at
the Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) 9 management
meeting.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Lewis commended the Council for their work and
commitment to represent their city. Mayor Lewis stated that
because of Council's willingness to be on county, regional, state
and federal committees, funding that used to go to other
jurisdictions is finally coming back to the Auburn community.
V. 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. Minutes
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1. Minutes of the January 18, 2011 regular City Council
meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2, F4.9.5
1. 2010 Claims
Claims check numbers 401394 through 401398 and voucher
numbers 401401 through 401601 in the amount of
$2,467,253.80 and dated February 7, 2011.
2. 2011 Claims
F4.9.5
Claims check numbers 401399 through 401400 and 401602
through 401913 in the amount of $1,334,522.31 and five
wire transfers in the amount of $500,444.02 and dated
February 7, 2011.
3. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 530708 to 530790 in the amount of
$290,733.42 and electronic deposit transmissions in the
amount of $1,121,952.91 for a grand total of $1,412,686.33
for the pay period covering January 13, 2011 to February 2,
2011.
C. Contract Administration
1. Planning Department Agreement
A3.16.7, 05.1.2
City Council approve an amendment to Agreement for
Consulting Services with AHBL, Inc. relating to Project No.
C412A0, Auburn Environmental Park.
2. Public Works Project Number CP0819
04.8.1 CP0819
City Council approve Final Pay Estimate No. 5 Contract 09-
04 in the amount of $1,026.18, for a total contract price of
$704,001.83, with SCI Infrastructure, LLC and accept
construction of Project. No. CP0819, Peasley Canyon Road
Culvert Replacement
3. Public Works Project Number CP1014
04.4.1 CP1014
City Council approve Final Pay Estimate No. 3 to Contract
10-20 in the amount of $10,112.44, for a total contract price
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of $157,380.89, with PCI Democon and accept construction
of Project Number CP1014, Commercial Buildings
Demolition Project.
Deputy Mayor Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to
approve the Consent Agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
VIII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
1. Ordinance No. 6347
F4.16
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, establishing the local sales and use tax credit
against the State Sales and Use tax for local revitalization
financing for 2011
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember
Norman seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No.
6347.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 4671
F6.17
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the City of Auburn to impose a
sales and use tax as authorized by RCW 82.14.415 as a
credit against State sales and use tax, relating to
annexations
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember
Norman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4671.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
2. Resolution No. 4678
F4.6.1
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the conversion. to,- and sale 'of
Auburn, Police Canine Riggs, as, surplus property of the City
of Auburn
Councilmember Peloza `moved and. Deputy Mayor Singer
seconded to adopt~Resolution No. 4678.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
3. Resolution No. 4680
04.9:1 C201 A
A Resolution' of. the City. Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the'-Mayor to execute an.lnterlocal
Agreement with the Port' of Seattle for the purpose of
funding and constructing the. M- Street SE Grade Separation
Project (C201A)
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4680:
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
4. Resolution, No. 4681
04.9.1 C201A
A Resolution of the. City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interlocal
Agreement. with the Port of Tacoma "for the purpose of
funding -and constructing the M _Street. SE Grade Separation
Project (C201 A)
Councilmember Wagnermoved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4681.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
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IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 8:38 p.m.
APPROVED THE DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2011.
Peter B. Lewis, Mayor Danielle Daskam, City Clerk
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available for review at the City Clerk's Office and at the Library.
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