HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-15-2012 City Council Meeting
crrror. October 15, 2012 -7:30 PM
Auburn City Hall
WASHINGTON MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Flag Salute
Mayor Peter B. Lewis called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Auburn
City Hall Council Chambers and led those in attendance in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
B. Roll Call
Councilmembers present: Rich Wagner, Nancy Backus, Bill Peloza, Largo
Wales, Wayne Osborne, and John Holman.
Councilmember John Partridge was excused.
Department directors and staff members present: City Attorney Daniel B. Heid,
Planning and Development Director Kevin Snyder, Human Resources and Risk
Management Director Brenda Heineman, Innovation and Technology Acting
Director Reba Stowe, Police Chief Robert Lee, Parks, Art and Recreation
Director Daryl Faber, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Advisor to the Mayor
Michael Hursh and Deputy City Clerk Shawn Campbell.
C Announcements, Appointments, and Presentations
1 Hometown Hero Award
Mayor Lewis to present Auburn Recreation Coordinator Jamie Werner with
Auburn's Hometown Hero Award.
Mayor Lewis presented Jamie Werner with the Hometown Hero Award.
Mayor Lewis shared the varied duties Ms. Werner has performed at the
City over the past twenty years. He thanked Ms. Werner for her dedication
to the City, community and Special Olympics.
Adrienne (Bird) Folsom, King County Sports and Programs Manager,
Special Olympics Washington, presented Ms. Werner with the King County
Region Special Olympics Coach of the Year award. She shared many of
the duties and accomplishments of Ms. Werner
Ms. Werner thanked the Council, staff and large audience for the support.
2. Anti-Bullying Proclamation
Mayor Peter B. Lewis to proclaim the month of October 2012 as Anti-
bullying Month in the City of Auburn.
Mayor Lewis read and presented a proclamation declaring the month of
October 2012 as Anti-Bullying Month to Jennifer Nguyen and
Cassidy R'itson from Mountain View High School.
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Ms. Nguyen stated the project started as a DECA project to put together
Anti-Bullying informational packages. She hopes the packages will help
stop bullying.
3. Municipal Leadership
Mayor Lewis congratulated Councilmember John Holman on receiving his
Certificate of Municipal Leadership from the Association of Washington
Cities.
D Agenda Modifications
There were no agenda modification.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1 2013 Action Plan of the Consolidated Plan (Backus/Hursh)
City Council to conduct a public hearing to receive public comments and
suggestions with regards to the 2013 Annual Action Plan as required by
the U S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Advisor to the Mayor Hursh presented the 2013 Action Plan for the
Consolidated Plan. He shared the planned expenditures and stated the
plan will come back to the Council for action at the November 5, 2012
Council meeting.
Councilmember Peloza stated the program is extremely beneficial to the
community The funds provided by the federal government and from the
general fund benefit the less fortunate in the community Councilmember
Wales said she appreciates that the program uses an outcome based
approach that ensures the City receives good value for the funds.
Councilmember Peloza reminded Mr Hursh the Veterans of Foreign
Wars have a fund to build wheelchair ramps for veterans in need.
Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing at 7:50 p.m.
Virginia Haugen, 2503 R Street SE, Auburn WA
Ms. Haugen thanked Councilmember Peloza for reminding staff of the
funds available for wheelchair ramps.
There being no further public comment, the hearing was closed.
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.
Elam Anderson, 301 23rd Street SE, Auburn
Mr Anderson spoke about the importance of exercise in youth and the dangers
of consuming soda for children. He stated he heard the Mayor delivering a
public service announcement on the radio and commended him on the
message.
Mayor Lewis stated the soda manufacturers are required to fund the public
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service announcements. He taped several of them while in Washington D C
Tiffany McDaniels, 2211 27th Street SE, Auburn
Ms. McDaniels spoke about concerns for the male population of Auburn from
being exposed to coffee selling businesses that have women
employees wearing lingerie. She requested the City require businesses install
screening to block the view from public areas.
Mayor Lewis stated the City has taken this concern to the State Attorney
General's Office. The City is not able to legislatively restrict the businesses if
staff is wearing something that would be allowed at a public beach. The City is
continuing to Work on this issue.
Virginia Haugen, 2503 R Street SE, Auburn WA
Ms. Haugen thanked Council for amending the Council policy regarding
reimbursement for civic group dues and lunches. She provided Council with a
print out of the Mayors trips to Washington D C Ms. Haugen also commented
on children's safety during pick up and drop off times at the local elementary
schools.
Mayor Lewis stated the City has been working with the Auburn School District
regarding safety concerns for children.
C Correspondence
There was no correspondence.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Municipal Services
Vice Chair Osborne reported the Municipal Services Committee met on October
8, 2012. The Committee reviewed Resolution No. 4865 regarding an Interlocal
agreement for Valley Special Weapons and Tactics Team, and Resolution No.
4866 to replace public art that had been stolen. The Committee also discussed
the Auburn Valley Humane Society building project, Ordinance No. 6424
Updating the code regarding animal licensing, Resolution No. 4667 regarding
an animal licensing service agreement, a short briefing by Police Commander
Hirman, and a review of the Committee's matrix. The next regular meeting of
the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for October 22, 2012 at 3:30
p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Backus reported the Planning and Community Development Committee
met October 8, 2012. The Committee approved Resolution No. 4866 approving
a contract for replacing stolen public art.. The Committee discussed the
Comprehensive Downtown Plan, code update for phase two zoning of non-
residential zones, a grant for historic preservation from 4Culture, and the
Committee's matrix. The next regular meeting of the Planning and Community
Development Committee is scheduled for October 22, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met this afternoon at 3:30
The Committee approved right-of-way use permits for the Muckleshoot Indian
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Tribe and CHS, Inc., final pay estimates for projects CP0817 the 2009 Sewer
and Storm Station Replacement Phase 2 - Ellingson Sewer Station and Project
CP1005 - South Division Street Promenade, awarded Contract 12-12 to
Rodarte Construction for the CP0909 Academy Booster Pump Station. The
Committee also approved Resolution No. 4869 authorizing an agreement
with Mr and Mrs. Wrubleski for the purchase of property The Committee
discussed 2013 Local Street Pavement Preservation and 2013 Arterial
Collector Street Pavement Preservation, the capital project status report and
the Committee's matrix. The next regular meeting of the Public Works
Committee is scheduled for November 5, 2012 at 3:30 p.m.
D. Finance
Vice Chair Holman reported the Finance Committee met this evening at 5:30
The Committee reviewed claims vouchers totaling approximately $5.8 million,
payroll vouchers totaling approximately $2 million and a call for Public Hearing
on the 2013-2014 Budget. The Committee discussed Ordinance No. 6427
relating to taxes for card rooms, the August Financial Report, Resolution No.
4867 to contract with PetData for animal licensing services and Resolution
No. 4869 to purchase a small piece of property The next regular meeting of
the Finance Committee is scheduled for November 5, 2012 at 5:30 p.m.
E. Les Gove Community Campus
The next regular meeting of the Les Gove Community Campus Committee is
scheduled for October 24, 2012.
F Council Operations Committee
The next regular meeting of the Council Operations Committee is scheduled
November 5, 2612 at 5:00 p.m.
IV CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed on the Consent Agenda are considered by the City Council to be
routine and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed.
A. Minutes of the September 26, 2012 Special Meeting
B. Minutes of the October 1, 2012 Regular Meeting
C Claims Vouchers
Claims check numbers 417415 through 417777 in the amount $5,830,106.01
and dated October 15, 2012.
D Payroll Vouchers
Payroll check numbers 533270 through 533310 in the amount of$822,254.64
and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of$1,216,582.30 for a
grand total of$2,038,836.94 for the period 09/13/12 to 09/26/2012.
E. Call for Public Hearing 2013-2014 Preliminary Biennial Budget
(Partridge/Coleman)
City Council to conduct a public hearing on November 19, 2012 to receive
public comments, proposals and suggestions on the 2013-2014 Preliminary
Biennial Budget.
F Public Works Project No. CP0817 (Wagner/Dowdy)
City Council approve final pay estimate No. 14 to Contract No. 10-15 in the
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amount of$18,752.58 and accept construction of Project No. CP0817, 2009
Sewer and Storm Station Replacement - Phase B - Ellingson Sewer Station
G. Public Works Project No. CP0909 (Wagner/Dowdy)
City Council award Contract No. 12-02, to Rodarte Construction, Inc. on their
low bid of$2,030,593.50 plus Washington State sales tax of$192,906.38 for a
total contract price of$2,223,499.88 for project No. CP0909 Academy Booster
Pump Station
H. Public Works Project No. CP0916 (Wagner/Dowdy)
City Council approve final pay estimate No. 10 to Contract No. 111-11 in the
amount of$6,792.50 and accept construction of project No. CP0916, West
Valley Highway Improvements
I. Public Works Project No. CP1005 (Wagner/Dowdy)
City Council approve final pay estimate No. 14 to.Contract No. 11-08 in the
amount of$6,910.30 and accept construction of Project No. CP1005, South
Division Street Promenade
Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to
approve the Consent Agenda as revised.
The Consent Agenda includes minutes, claims vouchers, payroll vouchers, a
call for public hearing, awarding contract No. 12-12 to Rodarte for Project
CP0909, and approval of final pay estimates for Public Works project No.'s
C00817, CP0916 and CP1665.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 6-0
V UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
VI NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
VII. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6426 (Backus/Snyder)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving
the request of RPG Auburn Properties, LLC for rezoning of four parcels totaling
approximately 11 acres from C3, Heavy Commercial to C4, Mixed-use
Commercial to implement the Comprehensive Plan and amending the City's
zoning maps
Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to
adopt Ordinance No. 6426.
Deputy Mayor Backus stated this Ordinance has not gone through the
Committee process. Instead it has been forwarded through the Hearing
Examiner The recommendation of the Hearing Examiner is to accept the
rezone.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 6-0
VIII. RESOLUTIONS
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A. Resolution No. 4865 (Peloza/Lee)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing
the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into Interloca_I Agreements with Government
Agencies for the Valley Special Weapons and Tactics (VSWAT) Team to
provide VSWAT services on an "as needed" basis
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Osborne seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 4865.
Councilmember Peloza stated the resolution is to allow the Valley Special
Weapons and Tactics Team provide assistance to jurisdictions that do not
participate in the current interlocal agreement.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 6-0
B. Resolution No. 4866 (Peloza/Faber )
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing
the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a contract with Brad Rude to fabricate
and install a public art piece for the replacement of a stolen artwork
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Osborne seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 4866.
Councilrimember Peloza said the value of the art work was $30,000 and the
piece was fully insured. The new piece will be installed in 2013.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 6-0
C. Resolution No.4867 (Partridge/Snyder)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement between the City Of Auburn
and Petdata, Inc. for animal licensing services
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Osborne seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 4867
Councilmember Peloza stated Resolution No. 4867 approves a pet licensing
services contract.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 6-0
D. Resolution No. 4869 (Wagner/Dowdy)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement between the City of Auburn
and Brandon P and Trena L. Wrubleski for purchase of property from Mr and
Mrs. Wrubleski in Lieu of Condemnation
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 4869.
Councilmember Wagner stated the Resolution authorizes the acquisition of
property The condemnation language provides a tax benefit for the seller
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 6-0
IX. REPORTS
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At this time the Mayor and City Council may report on significant items associated
With their appointed positions on federal, state, regional and local organizations.
A. From the Council
Deputy Mayor Backus reported she attended the MultiCare opening ceremony,
the S'more Than You Imagined event, the Valley Regional Fire Authority Board
meeting and the South End Area Regional Coalition for Housing (SEARCH)
meeting. She also attended to the Leadership Institute of South Puget Sound
meeting where she was able to welcome the new class.
Councilmember Wagner reported he attended the Regional Access Mobility
Project (RAMP) meeting and heard speeches from the candidates for the 10th
District, the Municipal Solid Waste Advisory meeting where king
County selected the final two locations for the new King County Solid Waste
Transfer Station sites; one in Auburn and one in Alogna. and the Sister Cities
Luncheon with representatives from City of Pyeongchang, Korea.
Councilmember Wales noted when Councilmembers travel they are able to
leverage funds for the City and also for the smaller cites in the region. She
reported she attended the SEARCH meeting. She said the Mayor is able to
offer valuable leadership advice to cities in Pierce County
Councilmember Holman reported he attended the MultiCare opening ceremony,
the Annual Conference of the Boundary Review Board where Mayor Lewis
spoke about annexation from the city's view point, and met with Renton
Councilmember Don Person to discuss enterprise funds.
Councilmember Peloza reported he attended the Regional Water Quality
Committee meeting where they discussed combined sewer overflows in the
Seattle area. He noted the City's participation in the National League of Cities
prescription drug program has saved Auburn residents nearly $112,000 in the
last two years. He encouraged_ everyone to continue supporting the program.
He said 1.5 million jobs would be created if recycling was increased from 33
percent to 75 percent. He encouraged residents to recycle.
Councilmember Osborne reported he attended the MultiCare opening
ceremony, the Senior Center coffee hour session, the Sister City Luncheon,
and the SEARCH meeting.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Lewis stated that by Councilmembers and his attendance at various
meetings around the state and country, the City is able to bring back funding
and programming opportunities for the City
Mayor Lewis reported he attended the King County meeting where the final
two sites were selected for the new King County Solid Waste transfer station.
The Committee chose sites in the cities of Auburn and Algona. The County was
aware of the resolution passed by the City of Auburn opposing the site. The
County said they are willing to use condemnation to acquire the property He
attended the Boundary Review Board meeting where he spoke regarding
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annexation processes, and the Sister City luncheon with the representatives
from the City of Pyeongchang, Korea. The relationship with Pyeongchang gives
the City opportunities for trade and cultural exchanges. The delegates from
Pyeongchang stated they feel their relationship with the City of Auburn is a key
factor in their selection as the host of the 2018 Winter Olympics.
X. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 8:53 p.m. Mayor Lewis recessed the meeting for a five minute intermission and
then to executive and closed 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 Dan Heid, Director Brenda
Heineman, Director Shelley Coleman and Director Daryl Faber were required for the
executive session. The session was extended 20 minutes.
At 9:34 p.m., Mayor Lewis reconvened the regular meeting.
Xl. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned
at 9:34 p.m.
AP t ' 4�5of November, 2012.
P ter B. Lewis, Mayor Shawn Campbell, Deputy City Clerk
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