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HomeMy WebLinkAboutITEM V-A-1 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 Page 1 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes February 22, 2011 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. Page 2 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes February 22, 2011 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. Page 3 City of Auburn Council (Meeting Minutes. February 22, 2011 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 Page 4 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes February 22, 2011 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. Page 5 a City of Auburn Council- Meeting Minutes February 22, 2011 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. Page 6 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes February 22, 2011 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. Page 7 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes February 22, 2011 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. Page 8 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes February 22, 2011 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 Page 9 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes February 22, 2011 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. Page 10 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes February 22, 2011 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 Page 11 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes February 22, 2011 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.. Page 12 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes February 22, 2011 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 Page 13