HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-18-2011
City Council Meeting .
` cmr;oF_ . April 18, 2011 - 7:30 PM
Auburn City Hall
WASHlNGTON` MINUTES
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, Nancy Backus; Bill Peloza, Lynn Norman,
Virginia Naugen and John Partridge. Deputy Mayor Singer was excused.
, Directors and staff members present included: Chief of Police Bob Cee, City Attorney
Daniel B. Heid, Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Planning and
Development Director Kevih Snyder, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Public Works
- Director Dennis Dowdy; Emergency Preparedness Manager Sarah Miller, Economic
' Development Manager poug`Lein, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam:
C. Arlnouncemenfs, Appointments, and Presentations
1. Proclamation -"National Day of Prayer" (Mayor Lewis)
Mayor Lewis to. declare May 5, 2011 as "Nationaf Day of Prayer" in the city of
Auburn. Mayor Lewis read and presented a proclamation declaring May 5, 2011 as
"National Day of Prayer" in the city of Auburn to Marge Gordon, and urged all
citizens to join him in this special observance. Mrs. Gordon thanked Mayor Lewis
for his support of the faith community.
2. Appointment to AirportAdvisory Board
City Council to confirm the appointment of Robert Jones to the Airport Advisory
Board to fill an unexpired term expiring'Deeember 31, 2012.
Councilmember'Wagner moved and Councilmember Backus seconded to confirm
the appointment of Robert Jones to the Airport Advisory Board.
Councilmember Bill Peloza spoKe in faVor of`the motion.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
3. Appointments to Auburn International Farmers.'Market Board
City Council to confirm the appointments of the following to the Auburn
International Facmers Market Board:
Mark Wayne - To a three year term expiring December 31, 2013
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Paul Mallary -To a three year term expiring December 31, 2013
Christian MeLendon - To fill an unexpired term expiring December 31, 2011
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Backus seconded to approve
the appointment of Mark Wayne, Paul Mallary, and Christian McLendon to the
Aubum Intemational Farmers Market Advisory Board.
Councilmember Peloza spoke in favor of the appointments.
MOTION CARRIED 'UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
D. Agenda Modifications
There was no change to the agenda. II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
There was no hearing scFieduled. B. Audience Participation
This is the p/ace 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 provideaf.
There was no audience participation.
C. Correspondence
No correspondence. was received for Council review.
III. COUNCIL COIV9MIT'9'EE REPORTS
A. Municipal Services
Chair Peloza reported the Municipal Services Committee met April 11, 2011. The
Committee reviewed Resolution No. 4697 accepting a grant from the U.S. Department
of Homeland Security in.the amount of $57,520 for locaf emergency management
programs, Resolution No. 4698 accepting a grant from King County Office of
EmergencyManagement in the amount of $19170 to provide regional Citizen Corps
activities, and Ordinance: No: 6346 relating to speed limits in school zones. The
Committee also discussed animal control and rescue services including the work of the
Animal Control Task Force, the 2011 preliminary fireworks action plan, a solid waste shredding event scheduled for this fall, and the Committee's matrix. The next regular
meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for April 25, 2011 at 3:30
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B. Pfanning & Community Development
Chair Norman reported the Planning and Community Development Committee met
April 11, 2011. .The Corrimittee received a presentation from the Auburn Downtown
Association (TADA) regarding their goals and activities for 2011. The Committee also
reviewed Resolution No. 4695 accepting a grant ftom 4Culture in the amount of $17,000
for.arts, Ordinance No. 6360 relating fo interim zoning controls for real estate signs to
allow greater flexibility in marketing of properties during the current econorr~6W%?18
and Resolution No. 4701 relating to a moratorium on the establishment of inedical
marijuana dispensaries. The Committee also held an executive session to discuss
pending/potential litigation. The Committee also discussed a conceptual Green Zone
` Summit agenda, Auburn's proposed performance based option for regional affordable
housing targets in response to King County's Affordable Housing Targets, and the
Committee's matrix. The next regular meeting of the Planning and Community
Development Committee is scheduled for April 25, 2011 at 5:00 p.m.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met this afternoon at 3:30. The
Committee approved a right-of-way use permit for Clean Sweep, postponed initiation of
Project No. CP1013 related to Street and Bry's Cove Storm Pond Improvements, and
approved final pay estimate for Project No. CP0817, the Dogwood Sewer and Storm
Pump Station Replacement Project. The Committee reviewed Resolution No. 4703
authorizing a Joint Developer Participation Agreemenf with Multicare on their potential
development on A Street N1N and Resolution No. 4704 authorizing an agreement with
Puget Sound Energy for the relocation of power facilities in advance of the South
Division Street Promenade Project. The Committee also discussed the airport
stormwater management inventory that is underway, Ordinance No. 6360 relating to
interim zoning controls for reaf estate signs, the Auburn Way South/M Street SE/17th
Street SE intersection, access for the Lakeland northeast commercial site at Lakeland ,
Hills Way SE and Lake Tapps Parkway, relinquishment of' an easement in Jovita
Heights, Resolution No. 4702 approying a Payback Agreement for the North Tapps
Sewer Pump Station, and the capital projects sfatus report. The next regular meeting of
the Public Works Committee is scheduled for May 2, 2011 at 3:30 p.m.
D. Finance
_ Chair Backus reported the Finance Committee met this evening at 6:00. The
Committee approved claims and payroll vouchers and discussed Resolution No. 4697
approving a grant from the U;S. Department of Homeland Security, Resolution No.
4698 approving a grant from King County Emergency Management, Resolution No.
4703 approving a Joinf Developer Participation Agreement with Multicare Health
Systems, and the FebruaryFinancial Report. The next regular meeting of the Finance
- Committee is scheduled for May 2, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.
E. Les Gove Community Campus
Chair Wagner reported the Committee has not met since the last Council meeting.
F. Downtown Redevelopment
Chair Norman reported'the Downtown Redevelopment Committee metApril 12, 2011.
The Committee discussed the Expression of Interest Concept for Auburn Junction and
downtown parking. The next regular meeting of the Committee is scheduled for April
26, 2011 at 4:00 p.m:
G. Council Operations Committee
Chair Wagner reported the Committee has not met since the last Council meeting.
IV. REPORTS
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At this time the Mayor and City Council may report on significant items associated with their
appointed positions on stafe, regional and local organizations.
A. From the Councif
Councilmember Wagner reported he attended the Regional Access Mobility Partnership
(RAMP), a Pierce Countytransportation forum, where the Washington State
Department of Transportation Freight Division made a presentation on their new GPS-
based system for tracking freight trucks on the highways. The meeting also included
presentations from the congressional aides from Senator Murray's and Congressman
- Reichert's offices regarding loss of federal funding for transportation projects.
Councilmember Partridge reported that he attended the Auburn City Hall Plaza
dedication iast week and the Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon today. He
also reported thaf he met with staff regarding the Auburn Valley Humane Society's
proposal to provide animal services to the City. it is anticipated that staff will make a
presentation regarding the proposal to the Municipal Services Committee at their
meeting on April 25th.
Councilmember Backus reported that she attended the Auburn City Hall Plaza
dedication. Councilmember Backus also reported that she attended the Auburn :
Tourism Board meeting and the, monthly meeting of the Valley Regional Fire Authority
Board meeting.
Councilmember Peloza reported that he attended the Regional Water Quality Control
Committee where the main topic was reclaimed water, the King County Solid Waste
Management Advisory Committee meeting where discussion was focused on the
interlocal agr.eements with cities, and the Suburban Cities Association Public Issues
. Committee, meeting where Councilmember Peloza, representing the Regional Water
Quality Caucus, presented infocmation on the Lower Duwamish Cleanup Project.
Councilmember Haugen commented on the restoration of the Rainbow Cafe's sign and
regretted that she was not able to attend this year's volunteer recognition luncheon at
the Senior Center.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Lewis thanked the Council for their work to bring the City Hall plaza project to
fruition.
Mayor Lewis announced thaf the Mayors' Innovation Project has accepted the City's
application for #he Mayors' lnnovation Project Technical Assistance Program by
providing assistance in developing a new policy model relying on social capital,
community engagement; volunteerism, sweat equity and public/private partnerships to
achieve reyitalization of inner-city neighborhoods: The Program will be able to provide
approximately 100 hours of free consulting services.
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. ' Mayor Lewis also noted that the Puget Sound Business Jouma/recently published the
list of the top 100 tourist attractions in the state; Emerald Downs is ranked twenty-fourth.
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Mayor Lewis also commented on the recent volunteer luncheon held at the Auburn
Senior Center and the popular YMCA's Healthy Kids Day.
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 mofion.in the form listed.
A. Minutes of the April 4, 2011 City Council Meeting ,
B. Payroll Vouchers (Backus7Coleman)
Payroll cheek numbers 531135 to 531230 in the amount of $813,375.95 and electronic
deposit transmissions in the amount of $1;101,995.38 for a grand total of $1,915,371.33
for the pay period covering March 31, 2011 to April 13, 2011.
C. Public Works Project Number CP0817 (WagnerlDowdy)
. City Council approve Final Pay Estimate No. 9 to Contract 10-01 in the amounf of
$3,657.50; for a tota( contract price of $712,396.30; with Hoffman Construction, Inc. and
- accept construction of Project Number CP0817, 2009 Sewer and Storm Pump Station
Replacement, Phase A- Dogwood Sewer Station
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Backus seconded to approve the
Consent Agenda.
Councilmember Haugen requested that the Claims be removed from the Consent
Agenda and considered separately.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS .
A. Claims Vouchers (Backus/Coleman)
Claims check numbers 403299 through 403667 in the amount of $2,317,814.72 and
dated April 18, 2011:
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Backus seconded to approve the
_ claims voachers.
Councilmember Haugen indicated she was opposed to several claims and would vote
against the claims vouchers. MOTION CARRIED. 54. Councilmember Haugen voted no.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
VIII. ORDINANCES .
A. Ordinance No. 6346 (Peloza/Heid/Lee/Dowdy)
An Ocdinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Section ,
10.12.125 of the Auburn City Code relating to speed limits in school zones
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Partridge seconded to infroduce
and adopt Ordinance No. 6546. Page 5 of 8
MOTION CARR(ED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
8. Ordinance No. 6354 (Peloza/Coleman) An Ordi.nance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Chapter
8.08 of the Auburn City Code relating to solid waste senrice fees and charges
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Partridge seconded to ;introduce
and adopt Ordinance No. 6354.
Councilmember Peloza spoke in favor of the ordinance.
Councilmember Partridge noted the expanded recycling options the ordinance provides.
In response to questions from Councilmember Haugen, Finance Director Coleman
stated that periodic mailings are sent to the utility customers to notify customers of their
options and choices aVailable to them for their solid waste services. The information is
also contained on the City's web site.
MOTION CARRIED. 5-1. Councilmember Haugen voted no.
C. Ordinance No. 6360 (NormaNSnyder)
An Ordinance of the City CounciF of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Chapter
18.56 of the Auburn City Code, establishing interim zoning controls for the purpose of
regulating the allowance, dimensions and location of real estate signs
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Backus seconded to introduce and
adopt Ordinance No. 6360.
Councilmember Norman statetl thaf the ordinance will establish one year interim zoning
controls pertaining to the allowance, dimensions, and location of real estate signs for the
sale, lease or rent of residential and non-residential development properties.
Councilmember Haugen moved to amend the ordinance by deleting the word "balloons"
from pages 6 and 9. Councilmember Partridge seconded. Upon further discussion,
Councilmember Haugen withdrew her motion.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
IX. RESOLUTIONS .
A. Resolution No. 4695 (Norman%Faber)
A Resolution of the City Council of_the City of Aubum, Washington, authorizing the
acceptance of a grant from the Cultural Development Authority of King County
("4Culture°) and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary
contracts to accept said funds .
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Backus seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 4695. .
Councilmember Norman explained that the resolution accepts a$17,000 arts grant.
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; MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
B. Resolution Na 4697 (Peloza/Lee) .
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn; Washington, formally accepting a
grant from the Washington State Military Department in the amount of Fifty Seven
Thousand Five Hundred Twenty Dollars ($57,520,00) from the United States
Department of Homeland Security Emergency Management Performance Grant
Program, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary
agreements to accept said funds
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Partridge seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 4697.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
C. Resolution No. 4698 (Peloza/Lee)
A Resolution of the City Council.of the City of Auburn, Washingfon, authorizing the
acceptance of a grantfrom the King County Office of Emergency Management in the
amount of Nineteen Thousand One Hundred Seventy Dollars ($19,170.00) to provide
regional Citizen Corps activities and equipment. .
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Partridge seconded to adopt
- Resolution No. 4698.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6=0.
D. Resolution No. 4703 (WagneNDowdy)
A Resolution of the City Council of the Gity of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the
Mayor to execute a Joint Developer Participation Agreement with Multicare Health
Systems for the purpose of completing roadway improvements along 10th Street
NE/NW as part of the City's: A Street NW Extension Project No. C207A
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt.
- Resolution No. 4703.
. MOTION CARRIED UNANIM.OUSLY. 6-0. .
E. Resolution No. 4704 (Wagner/Dowdy)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,. Washington, Authorizing the
Mayor to Negotiate and Execute an Agreement with Puget Sound Energy, Inc. for the
Purpose of Relocating Power Facilities in Advance of Construction of the Soufh Division .
Street Promenade Project.
. Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 4704.
Councilmember Wagner stated that the relocation of the Puget Sound Energy power
facilities, is necessary prior to the construction of the Promenade Project.
Councilmember Backus noted that the estimated cost for the relocation of the utilities
has been reduced from $4504000 to approximately $325,000.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
X. EXECUTIVE SESSiON At 8:25 p.m., Mayor Lewis recessed the meeting for a five minute intermission and then to
executive session for approximately 15 minutes ih order to discuss pending litigation pursuant
to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i). City Attomey Heid, Finance Director Coleman, Public Works Director
Dowdy and Planning and Development Director Snydec were requested to attend the
executive session. It was indicated that action may occur as a result of the executive session.
At.8:47 p.m., Mayor Lewis reeonvened the regular meeting.
City Attorney Heid read the title of Resolution No. 4705:
Resolution No. 4705
A Resolu,tion of the City Council of the City of Aubum, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and
City Clerk to negotiate and execute a contract with Wal-Mart for settlement of the pending
contract dispute litigation and code enforcement action
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Backus seconded to adopt Resolution
No. 4705.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:48
p.m.
APP DAY OF MAY, 2011.
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Peter B. Le ayor . D ielle Daskam, City Clerk
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