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City Council Meeting
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1. 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, Lynn Norman, Bill
Peloza, Virginia Haugen, and John Partridge. Deputy Mayor Sue Singer was
excused.
Staff members present included: Assistant City Attorney Steven L. Gross, Police
Sergeant Brian Williams, Assistant Chief of Police Bill Pierson, Police Commander
Jamie Sidell, Economic Development Manager Doug Lein, Chief of Police Bob
Lee, Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Planning and Community
Development Director Kevin Snyder, City Engineer/Assistant Public Works
Director Dennis Selle, Police Commander Mike Hirman, Assistant Chief of Police
Bob Karnofski, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, and Deputy City Clerk Cathy
Richardson.
C. Announcements, Appointments, and Presentations
1. Police Promotions
Mayor Lewis and Police Chief Lee to announce the following
promotions:
Commander Dave Colglazier promoted to Commander on June 27, 2011
Sergeant James Frith promoted to Sergeant on June 16, 2011
Sergeant Jon Thornton promoted to Sergeant on June 27, 2011
Commander Dave Colglazier began his career with the Port of Seattle
Police Department where he worked for approximately one and one-half
years. He then made a lateral move the City of Auburn Police Department
on April 24, 1995. He is a graduate of the University of Washington and the
Leadership Institute of South Puget Sound. He worked three years as
a patrol officer before being selected as a Generalist K9 Handler. He served
with his K9 partner, Bone, for six years. When Bone retired, Commander
Colglazier briefly returned to Patrol before being promoted to Sergeant. As a
Sergeant, he held assignments as a Patrol Sergeant, Property Crimes
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Sergeant and Major Crimes Sergeant. He then served as an Inspectional
Services Sergeant, investigating citizen complaints and writing grants.
Commander Colglazier also served as the Police Department Public
Information Officer, Peer Support Team Coordinator and Extra Duty
Coordinator. Commander Colglazier was joined by his wife, Jody, son
Kellen, daughters Annalise and Camile, and his parents, Wayne
and Darlene.
Sergeant James Frith began his career with the Auburn Police Department
on August 27, 1997. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army and has three
Associate Degrees from Pierce College. During his career he has served as
an adviser to the Police Explorer Post, been deployed to the WTO riots with
the Civil Disturbance Unit, served on the Police Honor Guard and Valley
Special Response Team, and was a member of the Range staff. He also
served as a Narcotics Detective in the Special Investigations Unit and is
currently a Field Training Officer, Defensive Tactics Instructor, and
Emergency Vehicle Operations Instructor.
Sergeant Jon Thornton began his career with the Auburn Police Department
on January 1, 1991. During his career he has served on a variety of
assignments in addition to his normal patrol duties including Downtown
Bicycle Officer, Field Training Officer, and Regional Civil Disturbance Unit
where he was also deployed to the WTO riots. His team was in the middle
of many of the worst areas of the riots during the WTO conference. He also
served as a member of the Valley Regional SWAT Team where he was a
Shield Operator and Assistant Team Leader. Sergeant Thornton was joined
by his wife Patty, sons Eamon and Cormack, parents Jerry and Darlene,
and brother Jerry.
Mayor Lewis congratulated Commander Colglazier and Sergeants Frith and
Thornton on their promotions and thanked them on behalf of the City Council
and City of Auburn for their dedication to the Auburn Police Department and
the Auburn community.
D. Agenda Modifications
There was no modification to the agenda.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
There was no public hearing scheduled.
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.
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No one in the audience requested to speak.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Municipal Services
Chair Peloza reported that the Municipal Services Committee met on July 11,
2011 at 3:30 p.m. The Committee received a presentation on animal control and
rescue which included an outline on the estimated refund to be expected from
King County for animal services and the progress of the Auburn Humane Society
Task Force. The Committee also received an update from Shared Resource
.Conservation Manager, Deke Jones. The Shared Resource Conservation
Manager position is grant funded through the Washington State Department of
Commerce which is administered through Washington State University. The
Committee also discussed Ordinance No. 6362 regarding amendment to the
2011-2012 Biennial Budget which includes an interfund loan from the Cumulative
Reserve Fund to the Golf Course Fund, primarily due to prolonged inclement
weather and current economic conditions resulting in a reduction in Golf Course
related revenues. The Committee also discussed Ordinance No. 6367
regarding adjustment of solid waste rates and options provided under the new
Waste Management contract which is effective October 1, 2011. The Committee
also discussed Ordinance No. 6364 related to parking space identification
and demarcation, Ordinance No. 6364 related to street parking issues, speed
limits for alleyways, costs and animal care services related to the Police
Department K9 Unit, and the Committee matrix. The next regular meeting of the
Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for July 25, 2011 at 3:30 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Norman reported that the Planning and Community Development
Committee met on July 11, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. The Committee discussed
Ordinance No. 6362 related to budget adjustments and received a presentation
regarding the Economic Development Team goals, which include establishment
of target markets, business assistance, education programming, completion of the .
City's economic development website, marketing plan implementation, and
completion of the business plan. The Committee also discussed the
Comprehensive Downtown Parking Management Plan, which will provide a total
analysis of parking needs for a scope of five years, and the Auburn Way
South Corridor Visual Preference Study with regard to enhancements, such as
providing efficient movement of traffic and a safer, serviceable pedestrian
corridor. The next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development
Committee is scheduled for July 25, 2011 at 5:00 p.m.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported that the Public Works Committee met this afternoon at
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3:30. The Committee discussed and recommends approval of a consultant
agreement to provide bridge load ratings to confirm the structural safety of
approximately nineteen bridges within the City. The Committee also discussed
and recommends approval of Resolution No. 4726 regarding an agreement with
the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad related to the M Street SE Underpass
Project, and Resolution No. 4727 regarding acceptance of a grant .to improve
some of the safe walking routes in the Lea Hill area.. The Committee also
discussed Resolution No. 4728 regarding support of the King County Veterans
and Human Services levy, the 2011 Arterial and Collector Crackseal Project,
whether the City should consider offering incentives to individuals who are
developing or redeveloping their properties using low impact development storm
drainage techniques, and the capital projects status report. The next regular
meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for August 1; 2011 at 3:30
p.m.
D. Finance
Chair Backus reported that the Finance Committee met this evening at 6:00. The
Committee approved-claims and.payroll vouchers. Chair Backus reported that
claims totaled approximately $4.2 million which included payables to AWC
Employee Benefit Trust in the amount of $65,000 for retiree benefits, Allianz.Life
Insurance Company in the-amount of $112,000 which is an annual payment for
Law_ Enforcement and Fire Fighters (LEOFF 1) long term care premium, Metro
(King, County) in the amount of $1.1 "million for the City's July sewage disposal
costs, $196,000 to Pease and Sons for Phase 3 of the White River Storm Pump
Project which is funded through bond proceeds, $171,000 to Prime Electric for the
SouthAuburn ITS Project which is grant funded, Rodarte Construction in the
amount of $444,000 for Phase B of the Ellingson Sewer Pump Project which is
funded through bond proceeds, and Valley Communications Center, the City's 911
provider, in the amount of $514,000 for a two month period. The Committee'also
discussed and recommends approval of Resolution No. 4728 supporting the King
County Veterans and Human .Services Levy-which is expiring, and Ordinance
N6.,6362 regarding amendment. of-the 2011-2012 Biennial Budget.
The Committee also discussed Ordinance No. 6367 relating to amendment of City
code _with regard to solid waste, Resolution No. 4726 which is an agreement-with
Burlington Northern Santa Fe for the M Street Underpass Project,; Resolution
No. 4727 accepting a Washington State Department of Transportation grant for
safe school route improvements, and the May 2011, financial report. The next
regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for August.l, 2011 at
6:00.p.m:
E. Les Gove Community Campus
The Les'G,ove Community Center Committee has not met since the last Council
meeting.
F. Downtown Redevelopment
Chair Norman reported that the Downtown Redevelopment Committee met on
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July 1.2, 2.011 at 4:00 p.m. The Committee, discussed the concept of adowntown
sculpture gallery which would bean outdoor gallery with permanent pedestals for
display or artwork. Artists would go through a bidding process to provide artwork
for the pedestals which would be displayed for a period of one a year. The public
would be presented an opportunity to select their favorite artwork, providing a
possibility of making the artwork a permanent collection of the City's ;artwork. An
outdoor gallery would provide a greater variety of artwork in the downtown area at
less cost.to the City. Local artists favor the concept of an outdoor gallery to
display their work. The Committee also discussed Plaza Park with regard to the
inclusion of artwork or a gazebo structure. The Committee concurred that it would
be more beneficial to determine the Plaza Park needs after it has been in use for
approximately one year, at which time it will come back for further discussion.
The next regular meeting of the Downtown Redevelopment Committee is
scheduled for July 26, 2011 at 4:00 p.m.
G. Council Operations Committee
Chair Wagner reported that the next meeting of the Council Operations
Committee is scheduled forJuly 28, 2011 'at 3:00 p.m.
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
Councilmember Wagner.reported that he attended a Regional Access Mobility
Partnership (RAMP) meeting at which Pierce Transit reviewed upcoming drastic
cuts in.service. The cuts in service will occur throughout the Pierce Transit
system but will exclude the Auburn/Lakeland Hills route, which was cited as an
excellent example of partnering with a local community. The RAMP attendees
received a report from the Washington State Department of Transportation
Federal. Relations Manager outlining some of the federal legislation related to
transportation, which included a propensity for funding to be. granted to more rural
areas rather than urban areas. The RAMP attendees also received a_report from
the Portof Tacoma Planning Department regarding transportation` improvements
that.will be necessary. in the Port of Tacoma area when State Route 167 is
extended in the future. Councilmember Wagner also visited Washington State
-University (WSU) in an effort to gain WSU agreement to become a research
partner in an application to Washington State to have a portion of Auburn
designated as an Innovation Partnership Zone (IPZ). There are approximately ten
existing IPZ's in Washington State. An IPZ designation helps bring attention to an
area with regard to economic development, especially in technological areas.
WSU representatives expressed their eagerness to work with the City in this
regard.
Councilmember Partridge reported that he attended the City's audit exit
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conference and commended the Finance Department who received. a glowing
report . He also attended a Reaching Out Fair Committee meeting which is part of
the Community in Schools Outreach effort. The Cities and Schools Forum, which
includes the mayors of the cities of Auburn, Algona and Pacific and the Auburn
School District Superintendent, and the Reaching Out Fair Committee are
considering a large scale Rachel's Challenge Program for the Auburn community.
Councilmember Partridge encouraged citizens to visit the website at
www.rachelschalienge.org. Councilmember Partridge spoke regarding efforts to
establish training for children and their families. Councilmember Partridge also
attended an Auburn Valley Humane Society (AVHS) Board meeting at the AVHS
site located at 4910 A Street SE and reported that the AVHS will be attending the
Auburn International Farmers Market (AIFM) "Dog Days of Summer" event.
Councilmember Partridge encouraged citizens to visit the AVHS website
at www.auburnvalleyh".
Councilmember Norman reported that she attended several
meetings regarding representation of the Suburban Cities Association (SCA).
Councilmember Norman is on the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) Growth
Management Policy Committee and the Growth Management Policy Board.
The role of representatives of both committees is to represent SCA. The SCA
represents approximately 900,000 citizens throughout King County.
Representatives are given direction by the Policy and Issue Committee (PIC) in an
effort to make sure that the interests of the SCA are are well represented.
Councilmember Norman spoke regarding the strict guidelines imposed with
regard to growth management. Representatives are tasked with making sure the
SCA is well represented during discussions regarding expectations relating to
growth, providing jobs, and transportation issues, and to avoid unfunded
mandates and standards that cities are expected to meet without associated
funding.
Councilmember Backus reported that she represented the City at the Auburn
Adventist Academy's first "Pleasure of Planting Garden Tour", which included bus
tours of gardens in the Auburn and Enumclaw areas. She also attended the
Valley Regional Fire Authority Board meeting to discuss an interlocal agreement
with the Kent Fire Authority with regard to purchasing bunker gear and attended a
j ribbon cutting for the grand opening of Primo Pet Care on A Street SE, which is a
doggy day-care facility.
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Councilmember Peloza reported on the National League of Cities prescription
j card program, of which the City of Auburn ranks thirteenth in savings for their
citizens. He also attended a King County Regional Water Quality Committee
meeting to discuss infiltration and inflow reduction with regard to sewer leakage
and stormwater infiltration and a pilot project for replacement of such broken or
leaky sewer pipes using the "bursting pipe" method. He also attended a King
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County Solid Waste Management Advisory Committee meeting at which they
formed a sub-committee to assist in the drafting of a revised interlocal agreement
between King County and those cities served by King County with regard to King
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County's bonding for future capital projects. The Committee also formed.a sub-
committee to discuss options with regard to direct billing or billing via King County
for services related to disposal of solid waste. Councilmember Peloza reported on
the progress of the AIFM and invited the community to attend the Dog Days of
Summer event on Sunday, July 24, 2011.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Lewis reported that he attended a luncheon at the Maintenance and
Operations facility and spoke regarding easy access to the facility via the trail
located off C Street. Mayor Lewis noted that the City of Auburn is assisting the
City of Pacific with completion of the trail past Ellingson, which will eventually
connect to the Foothills Trail. Mayor Lewis reported on his monthly meeting with
Auburn Municipal Court Judge Patrick Burns to discuss the Auburn. Court and
a neighborhood meeting which was conducted in his office. He also attended the
Senior Center Coffee Hour at which participants expressed concerns regarding
Metro' issues related to obtaining youth and senior passes for citizens in the
Auburn area.. Mayor Lewis reported that, in an effort to meet the Metro needs of
Auburn citizens, Metro representatives will meet at least twice per year at the
Auburn Senior Center..- Mayor Lewis also attended a monthly meeting with Green
River Community College president, has been touring VRFA fire facilities,
reported on the passing of Mrs. Thel Harbin, and attended meetings with the
Radio Executive Policy Committee which includes representatives from the
counties of King, Pierce, Kitsap and Snohomish, to discuss issues' related to
outdated 911 systems. Mayor Lewis reported on Auburn's. Korean sister city,
Pyeongchang, who was selected as the site of the 2018 Winter Olympics.
Representatives from Pyeongchang have also expressed an interest in-concluding
a business, cultural, and education agreement with the City of Auburn. He also
attended the King County Regional Policy Committee meeting at which he
requested that human services be added to the next agenda to address the lack
of human.service funding and also a review of solid waste committee set-up with
regard to problems, policies, and procedures. Mayor Lewis also attended Algona
Days, visited the Soos Creek Botanical Garden, attended the Ukrainian and
Central Asian festival, and the A/B Corridor groundbreaking. Mayor Lewis
reported on the history of the A/B corridor.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes of the July 5, 2011 City Council Meeting
B. Payroll Vouchers (Backus/Coleman)
Payroll check numbers 531714 through 531827 in the amount of
$8.78,798.55 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of
$1,151,233.56 for a grand total of $2,030,032.11 for the period covering
June 30', 2011 to July 13, 2011.
C. Public Works Project No. CP1008 (Wagner/Dowd,y)
City Council grant permission to enter into Amendment No. 1 to-Consultant
Agreement No. AG-C-402 with KPFF Consulting Engineers for Engineering
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Services for Project No. CP1008, Bridge Load Rating Project
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Backus seconded to
approve the Consent Agenda.
Councilmember Wagner reviewed the items on the Consent Agenda.
Councilmember Haugen requested the removal of claims vouchers from the
Consent Agenda.
MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA, EXCLUDING CLAIMS
VOUCHERS, CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Claims Vouchers (Backus/Coleman)
Claims check numbers 405862 through 406214 in the amount of
$4,144,635.45 and four wire transfers in the amount of $160,492.61 and
dated this 18th day of July, 2011.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Backus seconded to
approve the claims vouchers.
Staff provided additional information on the following claims vouchers for
Councilmember Haugen:
Page 14, Voucher No. 405867
Page 37, Voucher No. 405973
Page 98, Voucher No. 406179
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
VIII. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6362 (Backus/Coleman)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
amending Ordinance No. 6339, the 2011-2012 Biennial Budget ordinance
as amended by Ordinance No. 6351 and Ordinance No. 6352 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. 6362.
Councilmember Backus explained that the purpose of Ordinance No. 6362 is to
true up year-end adjustments, which is performed each year after the State audit
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has been completed and also includes adjustments for grant funding and an
interfund transfer to the Golf Course.
In response to questions by Councilmember Haugen, Director Coleman explained
that the Golf Course has an interfund loan in place at this time, as do other funds,
for cash flow purposes. The budget amendment includes an interfund transfer to
the Golf Courser to assist with the debt service payment.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
IX. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 4726 (Wagner/Dowdy)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor to negotiate and execute an agreement with
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Company (BNSF) for the purpose of
constructing and maintaining the M Street SE Underpass Project (C201 A)
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 4726
Councilmember Wagner explained that Resolution No. 4726 authorizes a complex
agreement with the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad which outlines the
responsibilities and funding with regard to the M Street SE Underpass Project.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
B. Resolution No. 4727 (Wagner/Dowdy)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor to accept a grant from the Washington State
Department of Transportation for safe routes to school improvements at
Hazelwood Elementary, Lea Hill Elementary and Rainier Middle Schools
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to
introduce and adopt Resolution No. 4727.
Councilmember Wagner explained that Resolution No. 4727 authorizes
acceptance of a grant from the State and Auburn School District to improve safe
walking routes for three schools inthe Lea Hill area, including Lea Hill Elementary,
Hazelwood Elementary, and Rainier Middle School. Improvements will include
the addition of bike lanes and improved sidewalks.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
C. Resolution No. 4728 (Backus/Heid)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
supporting the King County Veterans and Human Services Levy
Mayor Lewis provided an opportunity for those in attendance to express opposing
views of Resolution No. 4728. No one in the audience requested to speak.
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Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Norman seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 4728.
Councilmember Backus explained that Resolution No. 4728 expresses support of
a King County ballot measure to continue the veterans and human services
levy of five cents ($.05) per $1000 of assessed value for properties within King
County, of which half is for veterans and their families and half is for human
services. Councilmember Backus noted that Mayor Lewis and former Enumclaw
Mayor Wise were instrumental in getting the levy passed originally.
Councilmember Peloza reported that the State Department of Veterans of Foreign
Wars and State Department for the American Legion support this levy.
Councilmember Haugen expressed support for Resolution No. 4728.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
X. EXECUTIVE SESSION
There was no executive session.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at
8:33 p.m.
DAT D AND I NE HIS DAY OF , 2011
Peter B. Lewis, Mayor Cathy Ric rdson, Deputy City Clerk
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