HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-04-2012 , ,:m�roF>_=�-* :-. City Council Meeting
��r June 4, 2012 -7:30 PM
Auburn City Hall
_ 'WASHINCTON' MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Flag Salute
Mayor Peter B. Lewis called die meeting to o�der 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, John
Partridge, Largo Wales, Wayne Osbome and John Holman.
Department directors and staff members present: Assistant City Attorney Steve
Gross, Planning and Development Director Kevin Snyder, Chief of Police Bob Lee,
Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl
Faber; Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy, Economic Development Manager
Doug Lein, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam.,
C. Announcements, Appointments, and Presentations
1. Proclamation - Bicentennial of the War of 1812
Mayor Lewis deGared June 18, 2012 as the "Bicentennial of the War of
1812" in the city of Auburn. Mayor Lewis presented the proclamatian to Hilda
Meryhew, representing the Lakota Chap4er of the Daughters of the American
Revolution.
2. Cub Scout Troop No. 317
Mayor Lewis acknowledged members of Cuti Scouf Troop No. 317 in
attendance this evening and visiting the television recording control room.
D. Agenda Modifcations
Resolution No. 4823 was removed from the agenda, and Resolution No. 4826 was
added to the agenda.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings !
There was no public hearing scheduled for this evening.
B. Audience Participation
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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 fo►m provided.
Elsa Lee, 5th Avenue North, Algona
Ms. Lee expressed heal4h concems with the sand pit at Les Gove Park. She
stated that neighborhood cats appear to be using the sand pit as a litter box. She
recommended that the City eliminate the sand pit from the park.
Catherine Cunningham, NE 91 st Avenue, Redmond
Ms. Cunningham spoke in favor of the City contracting with King County for court
services.
Elam Anderson, 23rd Street SE, Auburn
Mr: Anderson expressed concem with the amount of crime that appears to be
occurring in his neighborhood. He spoke of seyeral incidents that have occurred
on his property. He also reported that 911 adVised him that officers could not
respond to his residence due to responding to other calis. Mayor Lewis
encouraged Mr. Anderson to provide him with the dates of his calls to the 911
system so that he could review the response.
C. Correspondence
There was no coRespondence for Council review.
IIL COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Municipal Services
Chair Peloza reported the Municipal Services C.ommittee met May 29, 2012. The
Committee discussed Ordinance No. 6411 amending sections of the Aubum City
Code and adding new sections of the Aubum City code relating to prosecution
code sections. The Committee also reviewed Resolution No. 4814 accepting a
grant in the amount of$62,218 from the Washington State Military Department for
emergency management programs. The Committee discussed Aubum Municipal
Court and the Commitfee's project matrix, The next regular meeting of the
Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for June 11, 2012 at 3:30 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Backus reported the Planning and Community Development Committee met
May 29, 2012. The Gommittee discussed the announcement of the renovation
and rebranding of the Supermall. The Committee reviewed Resolution No.
4823 relating to address changes and Resolution No. 4818 setting the date for a
public hearing on a revision to the Transportation Improvement;Program. The
Commission discussed Resolution No. 4819 relating to a grant from the
Washington Oepartment of Transportation to improve safety at various
intersections, the currenYmoratorium on cannabis collective gardens, a proposed
amendment to the irrterlocal agreement with the Port of Seattle relating to
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floodplain storage, and the opening of Coastal Farm and Ranch. The next regular
meeting of tFie Planning'and Community Development Committee is scheduled for
June 11, 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 adminisfration items relating to Public Works
Project No. CF1201, the 2012 Cocal SVeet Pavement.Reconstruction Project,
Public Works Project No. CP1206, the 2012 Pavement Patching, Chip Seal and
OVerlay Project, and Pu61ic Works Project No. CP0921, the Bi-Annual Sanitary
Sewer Repair and Replacement The Committee also reviewed Resolution No.
4822 approving a Wholesale Water Agreement uVith Tacoma Public Utilities. The
Committee discussed O�dinance No. 6410 relating to budget amendmeMnumber
S, Resolution Nos. 4818 and 4819 relating to reVisions to the Transportation
Improvement Program, Resolution No. 4820 relating to surplus of a
vehicle, Resolution No. 4826 relating to the lowering of speed of limits on a few of
the arterial street corridors,She capital project status report, and the Committee's
activities matrix. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is
scheduled for June 18,2012 af 3:30 p.m.
- D. Finance
Chair Partridge reporfed the Finance Committee met this evening at 5:30 p.m. The
Committee reviewed claims vouchers in the amounf of just over$3 million and
payroll vouchers in the amount of approximately $1.5 million. The Committee
reviewed Resolution No. 4820 surplussing a police vehicle. The Committee also
discussed Ordinance No. 6410 relating to budget amendment number
8, Resolution No. 4814; Resolution No. 4822, the Before and After School
Programs, Resolution No. 4823, an amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with
the Port of Seattle, and Resolution No. 4826 related to speed limits an arterials.
The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for June 18,
2012 at 5:30 p.m.
E. Les Gove Community Campus
Chair Wagner reported tl�e Les Gove Community Campus Committee met May
22, 2012. The Committee received a report from the consultant from the National
Development Council on funding and operation methods for the community center,
reviewed a Request for Proposals to engage and employ a non-profit facilitator,
received an update from Mayor Lewis on ongoing efforts to bring Veterans
Administration funding sources to the Les Gove Community Campus, and
discussed the status of the Community Center Project grant submissions. The
next regular meeting of the Les Gove Community Campus Committee is
scheduled for July 11, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.
F. Council Operations Committee
Chair Backus reported the Council Operations Committee met this evening at
5:00. The Committee discussed Resolution No. 4807 relating to membership in
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civic organizations, which will be a discussion item at the next Committee of the
Whole meeting. The Committee also discussed the frequency of Committee of the
Whole meetings and the formation of an Aubum Junior City CounciL The next
regular meeting of the Counc'il Operations Committee is scheduted for July 2,
2012 at 5;00 p.m.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed on the Consent Agenda a�a considered by the City
Council fo be roufine and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed.
A. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 21, 2012
B. Claims Vouchers (Partridge/Coleman)
Claim check numbers 413836 through 414180 in the amount of$3,313,877.16
and dated June 4, 2012.
C. Rayroll Vouchers (Partridge/Coleman)
Payroll check numbers 532929 through 532963 in the amount of$271,169.48 and
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of$1,210,578.52 for a grend total
of$1,481,748.00 for the period covering 05/17/12 to 05/30/12.
D. Public Works Project.No. CP0921 (WagneNDowdy)
City Council to award contract No 10-02, to Rodarte Construction, Inc. on their low
bid of$495,967.00 plus 1Nashington State Sales Tax of Y�47;116.87 for a total
contract price of$543,083.87 for Project No.CP0921; Bi-Annual Sanitary Sewer
Repair and Replacement
E. Public Works Project No. CP1201 (Wagner/Dowdy)
City Council to grant permission to advertise for bids for Praject No. CP1201, 2012
Local Street Pavement Recons_truction Project.
F. Public Works Project No..CP1206 (Wagner/Dowdy)
City Council to grarrt pertnission to advertise fbrbids for Project No. CP1206, 2012
Pavement Patching, Chipseal.and Overlay Project
Deputy Mayor Backusmoved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to approve
the Consent Agenda.
The Consent Agenda consists of daims and payroll vouchers and contract
administration items.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
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_ VI. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new.business.
VII.. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6411 (Peloza/Heid)
Ordinance of the City Council of.the City of Aubum, Washington, amending
Section 10.36.540 of the Aubum City Code and creating new Sections 9.14.030,
9.26.010, 9.26.020;9.46.010, 9.58.020 and 9.62.010 of the Aubum City code
relating tb updatirig prosecution code sections
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Osborne
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6411.
Ordinance No. 6411 updates the city code sections for consistency with recent
� court cases and adds new sections of the code related to prosecution efforts.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
VIII. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 4814 (Peloza/Lee)
A ResoluGon of the City Council of the City of Aubum, Washington, formally
accepting a grant from Uie Washington State Military Departrnent in the amount of
Sixty-two Thausand and Two Hundred Eighteen Dollars ($62,218.00)from the
United States Department of Homeland Security Emergency Management
Pertormance Grant Program, and authonzing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
fhe necessary agreements to accept said funds
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Osbome seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 4814.
MOTIQN CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Resolution No. 4818 (Backus/Dowdy/Snyder)
AResolution of the City Council of the City of Aubum, Washington, setting a
hearing date in relatiori to amending the 2012-2017 Transportation Improvement
Program of the City of Aubum pursuant to R.G.W.,Chapter 35.77
Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Partridge seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 4818.
Resolution No.4818 set§the iiate for a public hearing on the proposed revision to
the 2012-2017 Transportation Improvement Program.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
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C. Resolution No. 4820 (Rartridge/Coleman)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Aubum, Washington, declaring
certain items of property as surplus and authorizing their disposal
CounalmemberPartridge moVed and Councilmember Holman seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 4820.
Resolution No. 4820 surpluses a police vehicle thaYwas totaled. The vehicle is
considered a total loss, but will be used as a parts vehicle and then sold for scrap
metal.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
D. Resolution No. 4822 (WagneNDowdy)
A Resolution of the City Gouncit of the City of Aubum, Washington, authorizing the
Mayor or designee to ezecute a wholesale water agreement between the City ofi
Aubum and the City ofiTacoma
Councilmember Wagner moved'and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 4822.
ResoluGon No. 4822 authorizes a Wholesale WaterAgreement between the City
and Tacoma Water to purchase permanent rights to a supply of water to meet
customer demand.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
E. Resolution No. 4823 (Backus/Snyder) .
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Au6um, Washington, to provide an
address change for 40 residences, 3 commercial buildings, 9 industrial buildings,
10 duplexes, and 8 fourplexes
Resolution No. 4823 was removed from tfie agenda.
F. Resolution No. 4826
A Resolu6on of the City Council of the City of Aubum, Washington, providing for
the reduction of speed limit§"on arterial street routes wi4hin the city
Public Works Director powdy reported that earlier this evening, the Finance
Committee recommended a cfiange to the speed limit map to reflecta 30 mph
speed limit on'East Valley Highway South from the south city limits to Lakeland
Hills Way and 35 mph between Lakeland Hills Way and 37th Street SE.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 4826 with the recommended revisions by the Finance Gommittee.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
IX. REPORTS
At this time the Mayor and City Council mayreport on significant items
associated with their appointed positions on federal, state, nsgional and
loca/organizations.
A. From the Council
Deputy Mayor Backus reported on her attendance ata perFormance of the
Traditional Korean Drum and Dance Team at the Senior Center, the Miss
Washington Outstanding Teen Program where Aubum's Miss Outstanding
Teen, Allison Arthur, was named first runner-up,the Memorial Day ceremonies,
and a Green River Comrtiunity Cotlege focus group working to enhance the
benefits of the College to fhe surrounding community.
Councilmember Holman reported he was a guest lecturer in a criminal justice
class at Green River Community College. CouncilmemberHolman also attended
the Green River Community College Heritage Society's dedication of walkways at
the Coliege, the Korean Drum and Dance performance at the Senior Center,
Memorial Day ceremonies, and a Kiwanis Club trivia Tundraiser at Riverside High
School.
Councilmember Peloza reminded that the Aubum Intemational Farmers Market
will open June 10. Counalmember Peloza reported'on his attendance at the King
County Water Pollution Abaterrient Advisory Cortimittee meeting.
Councilmember Osbome reported on his attendance aYthe Memorial Day
ceremonies:
Councilmember Partridge reported thathe celebreted the 29th anniversary of his
marriage on May 26th, Councilmember Partridge also reported on his attendance
at the Regional Law, Safety and Justice Committee meeting.
B. From the Mayor
MayorLewisreported on his attendance at meedngs with Aubum pastors, the
Regional Policy Committee, the Mayor's Divers'ity Roundtable, Memorial Day
ceremonies at Mountainview Gemete.ry and Veterans Memorial Park, Norm Rice's
Seattle Foundation, the Emergericy Medical Task Force, the Multi-housing Task
Force, the SisterCity Committee; Evergreen Eye Center ribbon cutting, the
Cascade Middle School Honor Society, and Valley Cities.
X. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjoumed at
8:46 p.m.
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APPROVED this \���day of June, 2012.
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Peter . Lewis, Mayor Danielle Daskam, Gity Clerk
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