HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-02-2012 �,oF �-* . City Council Meeting
July 2, Z012 -7:30 PM
Aubum City Hall
- °wnsHiNCroN! MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Flag Salute
Mayor Lewis called the meeting to order and led those in attendance in the
Pledge of Allegiance.
B. Roll Call
Councilmembers present: Nancy Backus, Bill Peloza, John Partridge, Largo
Wales, Wayne Osborne and John Holman. Councilmember Wagner arrived at
7:32 p.m.
Department directors and staff inembers present: Parks, Arts and Recreation
Director Daryl Faber, City Attomey Daniel B. Heid, Public Works Director
Dennis Dowdy, Assistant Police Chief William Pierson, Human Resources and
Risk Management Director Brenda Heineman, Finance Director Shelley
Coleman, Economic Development Manager poug Lein, Economic Development
Planner Bill Thomas, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam.
C. Announcements, Appointments, and Presentations
1 Former Miss Washington Devanni Partridge
Councilmember Partridge inVoduced his daughter, Devanni Partridge, in
the audience this evening. Devanni is past Miss Auburn (2007), past Miss
Seattle (2009), and a former Miss Washirigton (2009). Devanni is
currenUy studying at the Palmer School of Chiropractic in Davenport,
lowa.
2. Appointment to the Arts Commission
City Council to confirm the appointment of Alan Abdulkader to the Arts
Commission for a three year term expiring December 31, 2014
Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to
confirm the appointment of Alan Abdulkader to the Arts Commission for a
term expiring December 31, 2014
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 6-0
3. Appointment to Parks and Recreation Board
Deputy Mayo� Backus moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to
confirm the appointment of Laura Keim to the Parks and Recrea6on Board
for a term expiring December 31, 2014
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7-0
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4 Presentation by Valley Regional Fire Authority
Assistant Chief Mike Gerber from the Valley Regional Fire Authority
(VRFA) presented information on VRFA's proposition that will appear on
the August 7, 2012 primary election ballot. The proposi6on requests
continued funding authority and use of the funding mechanism of a fire
service benefd charge. In November 2006, the voters approved the
formation of the NRFA and the use of the fire benefit charge and the
associated property tax of$1.00 per$1,000 assessed valuatjon to fund the
VRFA. While the regular property tax levy continues on an ongoing basis,
the fire benefit charge approval only applies for six years, and extensions
of the fire benefd charge, for further six year periods, need to be re-
approved by the voters.
The fire benefit charge is calculated based on occupancy type and square
footage of structures. Revenue derived from the fire benefd charge is
limited by state law to not exceed sixty percent of the VRFA's operating
budget.
Assistant Chief Gerber referred the Council and residents to the VRFA's
website for further information regarding the ballot issue.
D. Ageoda Modifications
There was no change to the agenda.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS 8 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.
Lisa Doak, Tacoma, WA
Ms. Doak identified herself as a court clerk for the Auburn Municipal Court and
spoke about her duties as municipal court clerk. She spoke in favor of retaining
the Auburn Municipal Court rather than contracting court services from King
County
Karen Parker, E Street SE, Aubum
Ms. Parker stated that she has been contracted by the Auburn Municipal Court
for the past several years to provide chemical dependency treatment to those
on probation. She spoke in favor of retaining the Auburn Municipal Court rather
than contracting with King County for court services.
Deanna Shoemaker, I Street NE, Auburn
Ms. Shoemaker spoke in favor of retaining the Auburn Municipal Court. She
spoke about her personal experience with chemical dependency and with the
court systems and probation.
Donna Johnston, Eastlake North, Seattle
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Ms. Johnson stated that she is a contract public defender for the Aubum
Municipal Court and has been practicing law for over thirty years. She stated
that the differences between the King County District Court and the Aubum
Municipal Court are vast She described the Auburn Municipal Court as
providing swift and sure justice.
Breonna Lenear, L Street,Aubum
Breonna Lenear read a letter from her mother, Robin Lenear, who has been a
court clerk with the Aubum Municipal Court for the past six years. Ms. Lenear
ezpressed concem with the City contracting with King County for court services
and urged the Council to retain the Aubum Municipal Court.
Kim Hunter, SE 284th, Aubum
Ms. Hunter, a criminal defense attomey, expressed support for retaining the
Aubum Municipal Court. She commended court staff for their perFormance and
Judge Bums for expediting domestic violence cases and offering treatrnent to
offenders. She urged the Council to retain the Auburn Municipal Court:
Tom Campbell, Hi Crest Drive, Auburn
Mr Campbell stated he has already wnveyed his opinion regarding the Aubum
Municipal Court in a separate letter to the Council.
Matthew Rusnak, M Street NE, Auburn
Mr Rusnak is the current public defense attorney contracted by the City He
spoke in favor of retaining the Aubum Municipal Court. He spoke in favor of a
policy to attempt to rehabilitate offenders first and then enforce penalties.for
those offenders who do not comply Mr Rusnak stated that Aubum is a better
community because of the Aubum Municipal Court.
Sherri Hammond, H Street SE, Aubum
Ms. Hammond stated that she has worked for the Auburn Municipal Court for
sixteen years. She spoke of her satisfaction with her position with the court and
her respect for Aubum Municipal Court Judge Burns. She encouraged the
Council to retain the Auburn Municipal Court.
April Sterling, 52nd Avenue NE, Tacoma
Ms. Sterling stated that she is a treatment provider contracted by the Aubum
Municipal Court. She spoke in favor of retaining the Auburn Municipal Court.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for Council review
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Municipal Services
Chair Peloza reported the Municipal Services Committee met June 25, 2012.
The Committee considered Resolution No. 4828 accepting a $17,000 grant
from the Cultural Development Authority of King County ("4Culture"). The
Committee also discussed the solid waste working capital. The next regular
meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for July 9, 2012 at
3:30 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
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Chair Backus reported the Planning and Community Development Committee
met June 25, 2012. The Committee received the Washington State University
(WSU) Project Citizen Survey from Planning intern and Arizona State University
graduate student Ashley Gonsky Ms. Gonsky conducted a survey of citizens
raoging in age from 30 to 80 years old about the types of uses they would
prefer to see in the Aubum Environmental Park (AEP) District. The information
from the survey will aid planners in developing design standards/guidelines and
zoning codes to support the AEP District. The Committee also reviewed
Resolution No. 4828 accepting a $17,000 grant from "4Culture" and reviewed
the May 2012 sales tax summary and the 2012 Annual Comprehensive Plan
artiendments. The next regular meeting of the Planning and Community
Development Committee is scheiJuled for July 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 right-of-way use permits for the 2012 ArtRageous
event and an Emergency Management Disaster Fair The Committee also
approved several contract administration items including permission to
advertise bids for Project No. CP1121, the 2011/2012 Citywide Sidewalk Repair
Project; award of contract for Project No. CP1201, the 2012 Local Street
Pavement Reconstruction Project; award of contract for Project No. CP1206,
the 2012 Pavement Patching, Chipseal and Overlay Project; and a consultant
agreement with HDR Engineering for engineering services related to water
utility meter and billing system improvements. The Committee also reviewed
Resolution No. 4830 authorizing an interlocal agreement with King County to
remove the flood barriers from the levees. The Committee also discussed the
banner pole repair project, the senior discount and rebate programs, the
Auburn Way South corridor safety project, the capital project status report, and
the activities matrix. The nexf regular meeting of the Public Works Committee
is scheduled for July 16, 2012 at 3:30 p.m.
D. Finance
Chair Partridge reported the Finance Committee met this evening at 5:30. The
Committee reviewed claims vouchers in the amount of$1.5 million and payroll
vouchers in the amount of$1.5 million. The Committee also reviewed
Resolution No. 4828 expressing support for Valley Regional Fire Authority
Proposition No. 1 The Committee also discussed Resolution No. 4830 relating
to an interlocal agreement with King County for the removal of flood barriers
from levees, the Public Works Banner Pole Repair Project, Local Improvement
District No. 350 foreclosures, the senior util"ity discount and rebate programs,
and Aubum Municipal Court cost comparisons with King County The next
regular meetirig of the Finance Committee is scheduled for July 16, 2012 at
5:30 p:m.
E. Les Gove Community Campus
Chair Wagner reported the Les Gove Community Campus Committee will meet
July 11, 2012.
F Council Operations Committee
Deputy Mayor Backus advised that today's Council Operations Committee
meeting was canceled. The next meeting of the Council Operations Committee
is scheduled for August 6, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.
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IV CONSENT AGENDA
A!I matters listed on the ConsentAgenda are considered by the City Council to be
routine and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed.
A. Minutes of the June 18, 2012 regular meeting
B. Claims Vouchers (Partridge/Coleman)
Claims check numbers 414555 through 415141 in the amount of$1,506,474.58 and dated
July 2, 2012.
C. Payroll Vouchers (Partridge/Coleman)
Payroli check numbers 533008 through 533052 in the amount of$273,877.81 and electronic
deposit transmissions in the amount of$1,232,123.98 for a grand total of$1,506,00179 for
the period covering June 14, 2012 to June 27, 2012.
D. Public Works Project No. CP1206 (WagneNDowdy)
City Council award Contrect No. 12-10, to Puget Paving and Construction, Inc. on their low
bid of$1,261,713.50 for Project No. CP1206, 2012 Pavement Patching, Chipseal and
Overlay Project
E. Public Works Project No. CP1121 (Wagner/Dowdy)
City Council grant pertnission to advertise for bids for Project No. CP1121 -2011/2012
Citywide Sidewalk Repair Project
F Public Works Project No. CP7201 (WagnerlDowdy)
City Council award Contract No. 12-08, to SCI Infrastructure, LLC on their low
bid of$1,200,811.00 plus Washington State Sales Tax of$30,286.86 for a total
contract price of$1,231,167.86 for Project No. CP1201, 2012 Local Street
Pavement Reconstruction Project.
G. Public Works Project No. EM0902 (Wagner/Dowdy)
City Council grant permission to advertise for bids for Project No. EMU902,
Temporary Flood Control Barrier Removal Project.
H. Public Works Consultant Agreement No. AG-C-415 (Wagner/Dowdy)
City Council grant permission to enter into Consultant Agreement No. AG-C-
415 with HDR Engineering Inc. for Engineering Services for the Water Utility
Meter and Billing System Improvements Project.
I. Public Works Banner Pole Repair Project (WagnedDowdy)
City Council grant permission to initiate the Banner Pole Repair Project located
at East Main Street and B Street NE
Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to
approve the Consent Agenda.
The Consent Agenda includes claims and payroll vouchers and Public Works
projects.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7-0
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V UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
VI. NEW BUSINESS ,
There was no new business.
VII. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 4828 (Peloza/Faber)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City.of Auburn, Washington, authorizing
the acceptance of a grant from the cultural development authority of King
County ("4Cufture") and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
necessary contracts to accept said funds
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Osborne seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 4828.
The Resolution authorizes the acceptance of a $17,000 grant from the Cultural
Development Authority of King County ("4Culture").
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7-0
B. Resolution No. 4829 (Partridge/Heid)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, expressing
its support for voter approval of the Valley Regional Fire Authority,proposition to
continue a voter-authorized benefit charge each year for an additional six (6)
years
PROPOS/TION NO. 1
VALLEY REGIONAL FIRE AUTHORITY
Shall Valley Regional Fire Authority, serving the communities of Algona, Auburn
and Pacific, be authorized to coiitinue voter-authorized benefit charges each
year for six years, not to exceed an amounf equal to sixty percent of its
operating budget, and be prohibifed from imposing an additional property tax
under RCW 52.26.140(1)(c)?
Mayor Lewis inquired whether anyone in the audience would like to voice an
opposing view There was no response from members of the audience.
Councilmember Partridge moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 4829.
The Resolution expresses the Council's support for Valley Regional Fire
Authority's Proposition No. 1
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7-0
C. Resolution No. 4830 (WagnedDowdy)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Aubum, Washington,authorizing
the Mayor and City Clerk to ezecute an Interlocal Agreement with King County
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for the completion of the Emergency Flood Protection Measures Project
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt
Resolutibn No. 4830.
The Resolution authorizes an interiocal agreement with King County for the
removal of temporary flood prevention bartiers from the Green River levees.
Approximately $1.6 million or seventy-five percent of the project will be funded
by the King County Flood Control District.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7-0
VIII. REPORTS
At this time the Mayor and City Council may report•on sign�cant items associafed
with their appointed posi6ons on federal, state, regional and local organizations.
A. From the Council
Deputy Mayor Backus reported on her attendance at the retirement ceremony
for Assistant Police Chief Bob Kamofski, the Aubum Noon Lions officers
installation, the send off for Miss Auburn Tera Sabo and Miss Liberty Salina
Ellison as they prepare for the Miss Washington pageant, and the employee
luncheon where Kent Rees was recognized as employee of the year and Jerry
Pascuzzi was recognized for forty years of service. Deputy Mayor Backus
thanked the Longhorn Restaurant for donating the food for the employees
luncheon in honor of the late Dick.Kammeyer, who served on the Auburn City
Council and Auburn School District Board.
Councilmember Wagner reported that he attended the annual employees
luncheon at Les Gove Community Campus.
Councilmember Wales reported on her attendance at the Association of
Washington Cities conference in Vancouver, Washington, where she
attended workshops on rapid innovation and converting ideas into change,
tourism as an economic strategy, and listened to inspiring keynote speakers.
Councilmember Wales also attended the retirement ceremony for Assistant
Police Chief Bob Kamofski, the Aubum School District Reaching Out Fair, the
employees luncheon, and a meeting of the Pierce County Cities and Towns
Association.
Councilmember Holman reported on his attendance at the Association
of Washington Cities conference in Vancouver, Washington, where he attended
several workshops. Councilmembe�Holman also attended the employees
luncheon and Rotary's officers installation banquet.
Councilmember Peloza reminded that the Aubum Intemational Farmers Market
is held every Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. until September 23rd.
Councilmember Peloza reported on his attendance at the King County Water
Pollution Abatement Advisory Committee meeting where members discussed
combined sewer overflow Councilmember Peloza also reported that he
attended the employees luncheon, a special Municipal Services Committee
meeting to discuss Auburn AAunicipal Court, and the Airport Advisary Board
meeting. Councilmember Peloza reminded that the National League of Cities
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offers.a free prescription drug discount program that is available to City of
Auburn residents. The City of Auburn is currently ranked sixteenth among the
top twenty cities in the United States for prescription savings. Councilmember
Peloza also reported that he attended the dedication ceremony for the City of
Olympia Lee Creighton Justice Center, named in honor of Judge Lee Creighton
who was the first elected municipal judge for the City of Olympia and who died
at an early age from cancer
Councilmember Osborne reported on his attendance at the Association of
Washington Cities conference in Vancouver, Washington, where he attended
several workshops including topics on health care reform and the cost of free
money and the stipulations placed on grants.
Councilmember Partridge reported on his attendance at the Association of
Washington Cities conference,the employees luncheon, King County
Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer's "Good Egg" breakfast where the
speaker was the Director of the University of Washington School of Medicine,
and marketing meetings for the Auburn Valley Humane Society
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Lewis reported on his attendance at Assistant Police Chief Bob
Kamofski's retirement ceremony, Kds Day events, the Port of Seattle
Commission meeting, and the South Correctional Entity (SCORE)
Administrative Board meeting. Mayor Lewis reminded that copper wire theft is
taking place in the valley cities ar`ea. He encouraged anyone witnessing
suspicious vehicles at utility poles to contact the police immediately
IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 9:05 Mayor Lewis recessed the meeting for a five minute intermission and theri to
executive session for approximately twenty minutes in order to discuss
pending/potential litigation and collective bargaining pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)
(i) and RCW 42.30.140(4). City Attorney Daniel B. Heid, Human Resources_and
Risk Management Director Brenda Heineman, and Assistant Police Chief William
Pierson were required for the executive session.
At 9:28 p.m., Mayor Lewis extended the executive session an additional fifteen
minutes. At 9:41 p.m., Mayor Lewis extended the executive session an additional
ten minutes. At 9:51, 9:58 and 1U:03 p.m., Mayor Lewis extended the executive
session an additional five minutes.
At 10:08 p.m., Mayor Lewis reconvened the regular meeting.
X. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at
10:08 p.m.
APPR VE ay o , 2012.
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Peter B. Lewis, Mayor Danielle Daskam, City Clerk
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