HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-03-2012 c�noF_ ' �'--��� City Council Meeting �
_ , January 3, 2012 -7:30 PM
Auburn City Hall
WASH MGTON MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Flag Salute
Mayor Lewis called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and led those in attendance
in the Plecige of Allegiance.
B. Rotl Call
Cou.ncilmembers present. Rich Wagner, Nancy Backus, Bill Peloza, John
Partridge,iargo Wales; Wayne Osborne, and John Holman.
DepartmeM Directors and staff members presentc City Attorney Daniel B. Heid,
Pianning and Development Director Kevin Snyder, Public Works Director Dennis
Dowdy, Parks, Arts and Recreation DirectorDaryl Faber, Finance Director Shelley
Coleman, Rolice Commander David Colglazier; Economic Development Manager
Doug Lein, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam.
C. Announcements, Appointments, and Presentations
1. Appointment of Auburn Poet Laureate
City Gouncil to approve the appointment of'Richard Brugger to the newly
created City ofAubum Poet Laureate for a term to expire December3l,
2014
Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to
confirm the appointment of Richard "Dick" Brugger as Auburn's Poet
Laureate.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
2. Appointment to Arts Commission
City Council to confirm the appointment of Dan Norman to the Arts
Commission for a three year term expiring December 31, 2014
Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to
confirm the appointment of Dan Norman to the Arts Commission.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
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3. Reappointments to Aubum Internationaf Farmers Market Advisory
Board
City Council to confirm the.following reappointments 4o the Aubum
International Farmers Market Advisory board for new three year terms
expiring December 31, 2014: Ronnie Roberts, Christian McLendon,
Margaret Greenslit, and Trudy Ginther
Depu4y Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to
confirm the reappoirrtment of Ronnie Roberts, Christian McLendon, Margaret
� Greenslit and Trudy Ginther to the Auburn International Farmers Market
Advisory Board.
Councilmember Peloza thanked the members for volunteering to serve on
the Board.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
4. Reappointments to Cemetery Board
City Council to confirm the reappointment of the following fornew three year
terms expiring December 31, 2014: Jeanne Coffey and Kenneth Bradford
Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Counciimember Wagner seconded to
confirrn the reappointment of Jeanne Coffey and Kenneth Bradford to the
Cemetery Board.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
5. Reappointments to Human Services Committee
City Council to confirm the following reappointments to the Human Services
Committee for new#hree year terms expiring December 31, 2014: Michael
Harbin,Sr., Cecilia Brugger, AJ (Tony) Ladner, and Bette Vangasken �
Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Coun,ciimember Wagner seconded to
confirm the reappointment of Michael Harbin, Sr., Cecilia Brugger, AJ (Tony)
Ladner and Bette Vangasken to the Human Services Committee.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
6. Reappointment#o Parks and Recreation Board
City Council to confirm the reappointment of Michael Hassen to the Parks
and Recreation Board fora new three yearrterm expiring Deceinber 31, 2014
Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Counc.ilmember Wagner seconded to
confirm the reappointment of Michael Hassen to the Park§ and Recreation
� Board.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
7. Reappointment to Urban Tree Board
City Council to confirm.the reappointment of Bryce Landrud to the Urban
Tree Board for a new tfiree year term expiring December 31, 2014
Deputy Mayor Bapkus moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to
confirm the reappointment of Bryce Landrud to the Urban Tree Board.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
D. Agenda Modifications
Resolution No. 4789 was added to the agenda.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Publlc 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 fo the
City Council on any issue. Those wishing to speak are reminded to sign in
on the form provided.
Dick Brugger
Mr. Brugger thanked members of the Striped Water Poets for their support and for
nominating him for Autium's Poet Laureate. Mr. Brugger stated that he is deepty
honored for being selected as Aubum's first Poet Laureate. He expressed his
appreciation and thanked Mayor Lewis and members of the Council for their
support.
Tim Gilmore, 11818 SE 310th Street, Aubum
Mr. Gilmore expressed frustration with police response. He recalled two incidents
. where he called 911 to request police response for his stolen motorcycle
and vandalism to his son's behicle, only to 6e instructed to file the reports on line.
Ne also recalied an ingident where he reported'a stolen vehicle in front of his
house; police arrived several hours later and after the car was stripped. Mayor
Lewis stated that he would obtain and.review the 911 calls and responses.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for Council �eview.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Municlpal Services
Chair Peloza reporteti the Municipal Services Committee did.not meet on
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December 26, 2011, duelothe holiday: The next regular meeting of the
Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for January8, 2012 at 3:00 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
, Chair Backus reported the Planning and Community Development Committee did
no4 meet on December 26, 2011, due to the hoiiday. The next regularmeeting of
the Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled forJanuary 9,
2012 at 5:00 p.m.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met this aftemoon at 3:30.
The Committee approved contract administration items, including advertisement
for bids for the Tacoma Pipeline 5 intertie improvements;:an agreement with
Jacobs Engineering Group related to the 2012 Local Street Pavement
ReconsVuction Project, and the contract award for the 2011 Local Street
Pavement Preservation Project- Phase 2. The C.ommittee also reviewed
Resolution No. 4785 accepting a grant from the State Department of
Transportation for the design of the Sth Street.IVE U-turn Improvement Project.
The Committee also discussed the Transpartation Benefit District, street
maintenance utility, and the capital projects status report. The next regular
' meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for January 17, 2012.
D. Finance
Chair Partridge reported the Finance Committee met this evening at 5:00. The
Committee approved claims and payroll vouchers, including payments in the
amourrt of $12,713 in Community Development Block Grant funds for the housing
repair project, $49,318 to Redflex for photo enforcement revenue for the month of
November, payments on behalf of the Valley Narcotics Enforcement Team, and
payment in the amount$135,897 to Puget Sound Energy for eiectricity and gas.
The Committee also discussed Resolution No. 4785, cemetery rates and fees,
and vouchers, including expenditure classifications and budget accounts. The
next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for January 17, 2012
at 5:30 p.m.
E. Les Gove Community Campus
The Les Gove Community Campus Committee has not met since the last Council
meeting. The next regular meeting of the Gommittee is scheduled for January 9,
2012 at 5:00 p.m.
F. Council Operations Committee
Deputy Mayor Backus reported the ne� reguiar meeting of the Council Operations
Committee is scheduled for February 6, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.
N: REPORTS
At this time the Mayor and City Counci!may report on significant items
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associafed with their appointed positions on federal, state, regiona/and local
organizations.
A. From the Council
. Councilmember Peloza reported on his attendance at the Aubum Airport
Advisory Board meeting where discussion centered on the Airport Master
Plarrand potential altemative locations for the airport, which were not found to be
viable. Councilmember Peloza also reported on his attendance at the King
County Solid Waste Subcommittee meeting. Councilmember Peloza also
reported on a number of recycling events that are taking piace in the community.
Councilmember Partridge reported that members of the Auburn Valley Humane
Society met with representatives of the Aubum School District to explore
opportunities for the involyement of the District and students in the promotion of
the Auburn Valley Humane Society.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Lewis reported that he has been meeting with officiais from both King and
Pierce Counties, as well.as representatives from the Association of Washington
Cities, regarding Vansportation issues, human seryices, and the impact of the
State budget reductions on local government
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes of the December 19, 2011 Regular Meeting
B. Claims Vouchers (Partridge/Coleman)
Claim check numbers410029through 410288 in the amount of$1,383,361.47
and dated January 3; 201.1.
C. Payroll Vouchers (Partridge/Coleman) '
Payroll check numbersS32551 to 532588 in the amount of $275,362.60 and
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of$1,194,875.16 for a grand total
of$1,470,237.76 for the pay period covering Decembe� 15 to December 28, 201 t.
D. Public Works Project No. CP1103 (Wagner/Dowdy)
City Council grantpermission to advertise for bids for Project No. CP1103,
132nd Ave SE Tacoma Ripeline 5 Intertie Improyements
E. Public Works Project No. CP1121 (V1lagner7Dowdy)
City Council award Contract No. 11-25, to Johansen Excavating, Inc. on,their low
bid of $1,274,531.25 plus Washington State saies tax of$26,943.19 for a total
contract price of $1,301,474:44 for Project No. CP1121, 2011 Locai Street.
Pavement Preservation - Fhase 2
'F. PubliaWorks Project No. GF1201 (Wagner/Dowdy)
City Council grant permission to enter into Consultarrt Agreement No. AG-
G-414 with Jacobs-Eng'ineering Group, Inc. for engineering services for
Project No. CP1201, 2012 Local Street Pavement Reconstruction Project
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Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to approve
the Consent Agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
VIL ,NEW BUSINESS
A; Ratification of Resolution No. 4779 (Backus/Heid)
A Resolution of the City Council of the C'ity of Aubum, Washington,
repealing Resolution No. 4670 passed December 20, 2010, as;amended by
Resolution No. 4692 passed March 21, 2011, as amended by Resolution
No. 474i passed August 15, 2011 , and designating the members,powers,
duties and'meeting times and day of all standing committees of the City
Council of the City of Auburn
Deputy MayorBackus moved and CouncilmemberWagner seconded to ratify
Resolution No. 4779 as adopted by the Council on December 5, 2011.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
VIII: RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 4785 (WagnedDowdy)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor to execute a Local Agency Agreement between the
City of Auburn and the Washington State Department of Transportation
relating to the 8th Street NE U-Turn Improvement Project
Councilmem6er Wagnermoved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 4785.
The Resolution accepts a State DepartmeM of Transportation grant for the design
of the 8th Street NE U-turn Improvement Project.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIIVIOUSLY. 7-0.
B. Resolution No. 4789
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of'Au6urn, Washington, authorizing the
Mayor and City Clerk to renew the Interlocal Agreement between King County and
the City of Auburn regarding administering funds generated as a result of State of
Washington SHB 2060
Councilmember Partridge moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 4789.
The Resolution allows the City to continue to participate in the regionai affordable
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low income housing program.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business.to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at
8:12 p,rrt.
APPROVED THE I�� DAY OF JANUARY, 2012..
Peter_ . e, is, Mayor Danielle Daskam, City Clerk
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