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CITY OF
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
WASHINGTON FEBRUARY 22, 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
Councilmembers present: Rich Wagner, Sue Singer, Nancy
Backus, Bill Peloza, Lynn Norman, Virginia Haugen, and John
Partridge.
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 Daryl Faber; Information Services Director Lorrie
Rempher; City Engineer Dennis Selle; Sewer Utility Engineer
Robert Elwell; Maintenance and Operations Manager Randy
Bailey; Storm and Sewer Manager Chad Jordison; Maintenance
and Operations Support Manager Janine Poulson; Economic
Development Manager Doug Lein; and City Clerk Danielle Daskam.
C. Announcements and Appointments
1. Announcements
a) "More Than You Imagined Award"
Mayor Lewis and Public Works Director Dowdy
presented the City's "More Than You Imagined
Award" to Staff Sergeant Manny Mesa in honor of
service to his country for deployments to Iraq in 2003
and 2005 and Afghanistan in 2010. During his
deployment to Afghanistan, Manny's unit came under
sniper fire and he was severely wounded. Staff
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Sergeant Mesa received the Purple Heart for his
bravery. Staff Sergeant Mesa is a Maintenance
Worker for the City. He thanked the City, friends and
family.who have helped him recover from his wounds
received in combat.
b) Proclamation - "Miss Auburn 2011 Goodwill
Ambassador"
Mayor Lewis, accompanied by Councilmember
Backus who is president of the Miss Auburn
Scholarship Program, read and presented a
proclamation designating 2011 Miss Auburn Daniela
Ferrell as the Goodwill Ambassador for the City of
Auburn. Miss Ferrell thanked the Mayor and City
Council for their support and spoke briefly regarding
her platform project, Cancer Support through Blood
and Bone Marrow Donation.
c) Proclamation - "Miss Auburn 2011 Outstanding
Teen"
Mayor Lewis read and presented a proclamation
designating 2011 Miss. Auburn Outstanding Teen
Naomi Moore as a Goodwill Ambassador for the City
of Auburn. Miss Moore is the first Miss Auburn
Outstanding Teen. Miss Moore thanked her family for
their support and spoke briefly regarding her platform
project, teen depression.
2. Appointments
a) Cemetery Board
City Council to confirm the appointment of Jeanne
Coffey to the Cemetery Board to fill an unexpired
term expiring December 31, 2011.
City Council to confirm the appointment of Robert
Rakos to the Cemetery Board for a three-year term
expiring December 31, 2013.
Deputy Mayor Singer moved and Councilmember
Wagner seconded to confirm the appointments of
Jeanne Coffey and Robert Rakos to the Cemetery
Board.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
b) White River Valley Historical Society
City Council to confirm the appointments of the
following to the White River Valley Historical Society
to three-year terms expiring December 31, 2013:
Gerold Honeysett
Kim Perry
Cameron Cutler
Deputy Mayor Singer moved and Councilmember
Wagner seconded to confirm the appointments to the
White River Valley Historical Society.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
D. Agenda Modifications
Agenda modifications included revised documentation for Consent
Agenda item related to a consultant agreement with Technical
Systems, Inc., and a revised Interlocal Agreement under
Resolution No. 4683.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
No public hearing was scheduled for this evening.
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.
Ernest Londino, 1402 22nd Street NE, Auburn
Mr. Londino spoke in support of Resolution No. 4684, renaming the
Auburn Veterans Memorial Building to the William C. Warren
Building.
Roger Olsen, member of the American Legion Post 78 located in
Auburn and a resident of Tacoma
Mr. Olsen spoke in favor of Resolution No. 4684. Mr. Olsen stated
that it was through Mr. Warren's vision and efforts that a Veterans
Memorial Building exists in the city.
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Robert Newman, 29600 57th Place South, Auburn
Mr. Newman spoke h favor of Resolution No. 4684. He stated that
the late Mr. Warren was.a local hero and renaming the building in
his honor is appropriate.
William Skee Goforth, 202 E Street.SW, Auburn
William Skee Goforth.spoke in favor of Resolution No. 4684. Mr.
Goforth stated' that Mr. Warren went- into the Army prior to his
sixteenth birthday and served five years, most of it in combat in the.
Pacific,.-where he earned a Bronze Stara Mr. Warren was an active
member of the American Legion Post 78 and Auxiliary-Post 78, the
veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1741; the Inter-Tribal Warriors
Society.and other veterans organizations., He was recognized by
the Auburn School. District with an honorary graduate certificate.
Mr. Goforth'thanked the City Council, for renaming Auburn City Park
to Veterans Memorial Park and urged the Council's support of
Resolution No: 4684-.''.
Ch Palensky, 25230 SE. 359th Street, Auburn
Ms: Palensky,- daughter of illiam Warren, spoke on behalf of the
family of Bill Warren.. She spoke in favor- of Resolution No. 4684
and thanked the. City for honoring°her father:;
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
February 14 and -discussed the Auburn Municipal- Airport hangar
roof project, -solid waste-rates, the extension of the solid waste
contract, and a proposal to rename the Veterans Memorial
Building. ` The next regular Municipal Services Committee- meeting
is scheduled for February 28 at 3`:30 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Norman reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee.met February 14.- The Comm ittee. reviewed Resolution
No. 4684 ,changing the name of the Veterans Memorial Building.
The Committee discussed Ordinance No. 6351, a. joint parking
development agreement and option to, purchase, with the King
County Library, the proposed floor plan for the Council'Chambers
remodel, Resolution ,.No. 4676, relating to the 2011-2016
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Transportation Improvement Program, Resolution No. 4677
accepting a grant, Phase. 2 of the Comprehensive Plan Update,
annual address corrections, downtown. urban design standards,
Ordinance No..6341 relating to fee deferrals, and extension of the
.temporary (sign ordinance: The next `regular meeting of the
Planning and.Community Development Committee is scheduled for
.February 28, 2011.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met this
afternoon: The Committee approved two right-of=way use permits
and several contract -administration items that appear on the
agenda this- evening. The Committee had a lengthy discussion of
the SCAPA:. system project. The Committee also reviewed
Resolution No. 4687 approving an Interlocal Agreement with the
City of Pacific to design and construct, Project No. C507A/C50713,
Auburn/Pacific Trail,,: a budget amendment, temporary signs, utility
bonding, -and capital projects. The, next -regular meeting of the
Public Works Committee is scheduled for March 7, 2011..
D. Finance
Chair Backus reported the Finance Committee met this evening at
6:00. The Committee approved claims and payroll vouchers,
Ordinance No. 6351 and Resolution No. 4683. The Committee
discussed--a joint parking agreement. with. the King County.Library,
Resolution No. 4687, the December 2010 Financial Report, solid
waste-rates.and a contract extension with Waste Management, the
proposed, Council Chambers floor plan, Auburn versus Glacier
Water :litigation, 'a leak adjustment appeal, -and Consultant and
TechnologyServices Agreement No. AG-C-401 with Technical
Systems; Inc. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee
is scheduled for March 7, 2011.
E. Les Gove Community Campus. Committee
Chair Wagner reported that the. Les Gove Community Campus
Committee has not met; however, a meeting is tentatively
scheduled for March 11, 2011
F. Downtown Redevelopment
Chair Norman reported the Downtown Redevelopment Committee
met, February 8: The Committee discussed the South Division
Street Promenade, street signage, and downtown pedestrian
kiosks. The'next regular meeting of the Downtown Redevelopment
Committee is scheduled for February 23, 2011.
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G. Council Operations Committee.
.Chair Wagner reported the Council Operations Committee met on
February 15. The". Committee .reviewed Resolution No. 4686
amending the Council Rules -of . Procedure and discussed
preparation .for a Council retreat to be held in May and focused on
transportation and budget,issues.
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 she met with seniors at the senior
center and discussed such topics as the M Street Underpass
Project 'and the .City Hall Plaza renovations. Deputy Mayor Singer
also attended the Auburn Youth` Resources fundraising breakfast, .
the Soroptomists fund raiser event, the 25th anniversary celebration
of Auburn Regional Medical Center's heart center, and the Puget
Sound Regional Council's. Transportation Priorities Working Group.
Councilmember Wagner reported on his attendance at the Pierce
County Regional Council meeting.
Councilmember Partridge reported that - he .attended the .Auburn
Youth Resources fundraising breakfast and later this week will
attend the Regional Law, Safety and Justice Committee meeting.
Councilmember Norman reported on her attendance at the
Association.. of .Washington Cities meetings- in Olympia.,and a
wonderful performance of the Auburn Symphony Orchestra
performance.
Councilmember. Backus reported that she attended the Auburn
Youth Resources fund raising breakfast and the,Valley Regional
Fire Authdnty's- annual awards- banquet where Captain Paul
Strange was named officer of the year and Kelly Sharff was named
fire fighter" of the year. Councilmember;Backus reported that,she
was reappointed to the National League of Cities Finance
Administration and. Intergovernmental. Relations Committee.
Councilmember Backus thanked Bill Warren and his family for Mr.
Warren's vision. in creating the Auburn veterans memorial.
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Councilmember Peloza reported that he attended the Suburban
Cities Association -Public Issues Committee meeting, the, King
County -;Solid Waste Management Advisory Committee meeting,
the Auburn International. Farmers Market Committee meeting; and
the Auburn Youth Resources fund raising.breakfast..
Councilmember Haugen 'thanked. friends of Bill Warren and his
family for attending the meeting this evening.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Lewis commended community members for their generosity
in giving back to their community at, several fund -raising events that
occurred recently. Mayor Lewis also spoke about the support for
veterans and the efforts of the veterans led. by Bill Warren to create
the'Auburn Veterans Memorial-. Additionally, Mayor.Lewis reported
that he attended the Association of Washington Cities meetings in
Olympia and meetings with the City's- legislators 'to discuss the
priorities of the City.
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
1. Minutes of the February 7, 2011 regular City Council
meeting.
B. Vouchers
F4.9.2, F4.9.5
1. Payroll
Payroll check numbers 530791.,6 530882 in the amount of
.$810,453.85 and. electronic deposit transmissions in the
amount of $1,110,835.55 fora grand total of $1,921;289.40
for the pay period covering February. 3' 2011, to February 16,
2011.
,C. Contract Administration
1. Public Works Project Number CP1006
04.11.1-CP1006
City Council grant permission to advertise for bids for Project
No. CP1006;:Lakeland Hills Reservoir 6-Project.
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2. Public Works Project Number CP1002
04.9.1 CP1002
City Council approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount of
$81,250.00 plus WA sales tax of $4,743.35 for a total
amount of $85,993.35 to Contract 10-03 with RW Scott
Construction for work on project CP1002, 2010 Local Street
Pavement Preservation project.
3. Public Works Project Number C201A
04.9.1 C201A
City Council approve Final Pay Estimate No. 1 to Contract
10-32 in the amount of $19,363.51, for a total contract price
of $35,635.37, with Wm. Dickson Company and accept
construction of Project Number C201A, M Street SE Grade
Separation - Property Management: Demolition of 600 M
Street.
4. Public Works Consultant Agreement Number AG-C-402
A3.16.9, 04.9.1 CP1008
City Council grant permission to enter into Consultant
Agreement No. AG-C-402 with KPFF Consulting Engineers
for Engineering Services for Project No. CP1008, Bridge
Load Rating Project.
5. Public Works Consultant Agreement Number AG-C-401
A3.16.9, 04.8.1 C524A .
City Council grant permission to enter into Consultant and
Technology Services Agreement No. AG-C-401 with
Technical Systems, Inc. for Technology Improvements for
Project No. C524A, SCADA System Improvements.
6. Public Works Project CP1025/MS0802
04.4.9.2
City Council reject all bids for Small Public Works Contract
11-07, Project Number CP1025/MS0802, Auburn Municipal
Airport - North Hangars Reroof.
D. Water Utility Adjustment
1. Leak Adjustment Appeal
F4.5.2
City Council approve an additional water utility adjustment to
account number 56724, for David Warwick, in the amount of
$212.04.
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Deputy Mayor, Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to,
approvethe Consent Agenda.
Councilmember.,Haugen requested the removal of claims vouchers and
Contract Administration. Item related to Public Works Project Number
CP1005 from the Consent Agenda to be considered separately.
MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONSENT.AGENDA, EXCLUDING THE
CLAIMS VOUCHERS.- AND PUBLIC: WORKS PROJECT NUMBER.
CP1005, PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Claims
Claims check numbers 401914 through 402243 in the amount of
$3,329,757.14 and -three wire transfers 'in the amount of
$729,271:13=and dated February 22, 2011.
Deputy _Mayor Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to approve the claims vouchers.
Councilmember:Haugen questioned claims voucher 402218.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Haugen voted no.
B. Public Works-Project Number CP1005
04.9.1 CP1005
City Council grant permission to advertise for. bids for Project No.
CP1005, South Division Street Promenade.
Deputy Mayor Singer moved . and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to approve advertisement of Public Works Project
Number CP1005.
Councilmember Haugen expressed opposition to the promenade
project. '
MOTION CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Haugen voted no.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
There.was no new business.
VIII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
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A. Ordinances
1. Ordinance No. 6344
A3.14
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, granting to New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, a
Delaware Limited Liability Company, a franchise for a
wireless communication service provider
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6344.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Ordinance No. 6345
01.8
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Section 9.30.110 of the Auburn City
Code relating to false alarm service fees
Councilmember Peloza moved and Deputy Mayor Singer
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6345.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Ordinance No. 6348
03.5 PLT10-0008
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, approving the final plat of Lawson Place
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember
Backus seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No.
6348.
In response to questions from Councilmember Haugen,
Planning and Development Director Snyder responded that
the duplex originally slated for the project was replaced with
a single family residence and parking meets the plat
requirements.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Haugen voted
no.
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4. Ordinance No. 6351
F3.23
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Ordinance No. 6339, the 2011-2012
Biennial Budget Ordinance and authorizing amendment to
the City of Auburn 2011-2012 Budget as set forth in
Schedule "A"
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember
Norman seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No.
6351.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
B. Resolutions
1. Resolution No. 4675
F4.3
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, providing for amendment to the City of Auburn
Fee Schedule, to adjust for 2011 fees
Councilmember Peloza moved and Deputy Mayor Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4675 amending cemetery
fees.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Resolution No. 4683
A3.16.12
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
an Interlocal Agreement between the city of Auburn and the
City of Algona for Information Services Technology
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember
Norman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4683.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
3. Resolution No. 4684
05.1.2
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A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington;- renaming a public facility= Within the corporate
limits of the City of Auburn
Councilmember. Norman moved and Councilmember
Backus, seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4684.
Councilmember._ Norman stated that Resolution No. 4684
renames the Veterans Memorial Building.to the William C.
Warren Building.
Councilmember Peloza, who is the Veterans of Foreign
Wars Post ''Commander, thanked the members of the
Ameican Legion for petitioning- to rename Veterans
Memorial Building in honor of William C. Warren.
I. ,
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
4. Resolution No. 4686
A3.6
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, arhending the City Council Rules of Procedure
as adopted, by Ordinance-- No. 5802 and amended by
Resolution Nos. 4282, 44291 4467 and 4615
Councilmember Wagner moved and Deputy Mayor Singer
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4686.
Councilmember. Haugen moved to table a Resolution No.
4686. -There was no second.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-1.. Councilmember Haugen voted
no.
6. Resolution No. 4687
04.9.1 C507A/C507B
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
Amendment No. 1 to the, Interlocal Agreement with the City
of Pacific to design and construct Project No: C507A/C507B,
Auburn/Pacific Trail
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4687..
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 8:53 p.m.
APPROVED THE DAY OF MARCH, 2011.
Peter B. Lewis, Mayor Danielle Daskam, City Clerk
City Council agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's
Office, on the City website, and via e-mail. Complete agenda packets are
available for review at the City Clerk's Office and at the Library.
Internet: http://www.auburnwa.gov
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