HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-04-2014 crrvoF_ ���F�ll�l City Council Meeting
� 'e August 4, 2014 - 7:30 PM
Auburn City Hall
WASHINGTON MINUTES i
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Flag Salute
Mayor Nancy Backus called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and
led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
g. Roll Call
City Councilmembers present: Deputy Mayor Rich Wagner, Bill
Peloza, Largo Wales, Wayne Osborne, John Holman, Claude
DaCorsi, and Yolanda Trout.
Department Directors and staff members present: Innovation and
Technology Director Ron Tiedeman, City Attorney Daniel B. Heid,
Community Development and Public Works Director Kevin Snyder,
Police Commander Jamie Sidell, Assistant Director of Commuriity
Development Services Jeff Tate, Director of Administration Michael
Hursh, Economic Development Manager poug Lein, and City Clerk
Danielle Daskam.
C. Announcements, Appointments, and Presentations
There was no announcement, appointment or presentation.
D. Agenda 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 eyening.
B. Audience Participation
This is the p/ace on the agenda where the public rs invited to speak
to the City Council on any issue. Those wishing fo speak are
reminded to sign in on the form provided.
Marcus Suber, 2403 Redwood Court SE, Auburn
Mr. Suber expressed concern with trees growing in telephone lines
and dry overgrown grass in a greenbelt behind his property. Mayor
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Backus stated staff will investigate the ownership of the property and
determine whefher the condition can be remedied through code
enforcement.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for Council review.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Municipal Services
Ch.air Peloza reported the Municipal Services Gommittee met on
July 28, 2014. The Committee reviewed Resolution No. 5085
relating to copier purchases and discussed SCORE jail statistics
and the 2014 fireworks briefng. The next regula� meeting of the
Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for August 11, 2014 at
3:30 p,m.
B. Planning 8� Community Development
Chair Holman reported the Planning and Gommunity Development.
Committee met July 28, 2014. The Committee received an update
on the remedial action grant agreement with the Department of
Ecology for the Boeing plume study and authorized a consulfant
services agreement with Maul Foster & Alongi, Inc., for project
management services. The Committee reviewed Orclinanee
No. 6526 relating to the extension of the traffic impact fee exemption
in the Downtown Catalyst Area and Ordinance No. 6521 wh,ich
would allow longer terms for telecommunicafions franchise leases.
The Committee discussed the short plat threshold to align with state
law and code enforcement abatement actions proposed under
Resolution No. 5090. The next regular meeting of the Planning and
Community Development Committee is scheduled for August 25,
2014 at 5:00 p.m. (The Committee will not meet on August 11th.)
C. Public Works
Chair Osborne reported the Public Works Committee met earlier
today. The Committee reviewed Public 1Norks Project No. CP1120,
Final Pay Estimate for the Lea Hill Safe Routes to School
Improvements; Resolufion No. 5088 relating to an agreement with
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway for the 37th and B Street
Northwest Pre-signal Project; and Public Works Project No. C201A,
Final Pay Estimate for the M Street SE Grade Separation
(underpass) Project. The Committee discussed code enforcement
abatement actions, a Consultant Services Agreement with Berk
Consulting for services related the Comprehensive Plan
update, Ordinance No. 6526 extending the traffic impact fee
exemption in the Downtown Catalyst Area; Fulmer Field Well, right-
of-way vacation compensation policy, capital project status report,
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infrastructure projects by others, and the action tracking matrix. The
next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled
for August 18, 2014 at 3:30 p.m,
p. Finance
Chair Wales reported the Finance Committee met this evening at
5:00. The Committee reviewed claims vouchers in the amount of
$4.3 million and payroll vouchers in the amount of $1.6 million. The
Gommittee also reviewed an Agreement for Services with Berk
Consulting for work related to the Comprehensive Plan update. The
Committee discussed Resolution No. 5088 authorizing an
agreement with Burlington Northem Santa Fe Railway for the 37th
and B Street Northwest Pre-signal Project and Resolution No. 5089
relating to a data service change and a new contract with Comcast
for phone and internet data services. The next regular meeting of
fhe Finance Committee is scheduled for August 18, 2014 at 5:00
p.m.
E. Les Gove Community Campus
The Les Gove Community Campus Committee has not met since
the last Council meeting.
F. Council Operations Committee
Deputy Mayor Wagner reported the Council Operations Committee
met on July 28, 2014. The Committee is working on the transition
from standing Council committees to study sessions and reviewing
the Council Rules and Procedures. The next meeting of the Council
Operations Committee is scheduled for August 11, 2014 at 2:00
p.m.
G. Junior City Council
The next regular meeting of the Junior City Council is scheduled for
August 18, 2014.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed on the Consent.Agenda are considered by the City
Counc�l to be routine and wr.1/be enacted by one motion in the form
listed.
A. Minutes of the July 21 , 2014 regular meeting
B. Minutes of the April 3 - 4, 2014 Council Retreat
C. Claims Vouchers (Coleman)
Claims voucher numbers 429843 through 430042 in the amount of
$1,395,719.52 and three wire t�ansfers in the amount $3,068.75 and
dated August 4, 2014.
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D. Payroll Vouchers (Coleman)
Payroll check numbers 534850 through 534882 in the amount of
$274,685.74 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of
$1,357,920.51 for a grand total of $1 ,632,60625 for fhe period
covering July 17, 2014 to July 30, 2014.
E. Agreement for Professional Services No. AG-C-452 wifh Berk
Gonsulting (Wales/Snyder)
Agreement for Professional Services with Berk Consulting to assist
the City with updating 4he Housing Element of fhe Comprehensive
Plan.
F. Public Works Project No. C201A (Osborne/Snyder)
City Council approve Final Pay Estimate No. 25 to Gontract No. 11-
01 in the amount of $57,974.43 and accept construction of Project
No. C201A M Street SE Grade Separation (Underpass)
G. Public Works Project No. CP1120 (Osborne/Snyder)
City Council approve Final Pay Estimate No. 8 to Contract No. 13-07
in the amount of $4,615.77 and accept construction of Project No.
CP1120, Lea Hill Safe Routes to School Improvements
Deputy Mayor Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to approve the Consent Agenda.
Deputy Mayor Wagner commented on the M Street Underpass
Project (the project acceptance and Final Pay Estimate are part of
the Consent Agenda). He stated the Project had seven funding
partners and took over ten years to put all the funding
together. The M Street Underpass Project would not have been
accomplished without the availability of funds through the Public
Works Trust Fund.
Deputy Maybr Wagner also pointed, out that Pu.blic Works Project
No. CP1120, Lea Hill Safe Routes to School Improvements Project,
was completed on time and under budget.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Councilmember Holman moved to amend his motion on July 21; 2014 to
table Ordinance No. 6519 to September 15, 2014 rather than August 18.
Motion was seconded by Councilmember Wales.
Councilmember Holman stated the request for an extension of the date
when the ordinance will be considered is necessary to ensure adequate
time to study the ordinance.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
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VI. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
VII. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6521 (Holman/Snyder)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
amending Section 20.08.070 of the Aubum Giry Code relating to
term of telecommunications franchise leases
Councilmember Holman moved and Councilmember Wales
seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 6521 .
Ordinance No. 6521 extends the lease term for telecommunications
facilities.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Ordinance No. 6526 (Holman/Snyder)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Aubum, Washington,
amending Sestion 19.04.070 of the Auburn Ciry Code relating to
traffic impact fee exemptions
Councilmember Holman moved and Councilmember Wales
seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 6526.
Ordinance No. 6526 extends the current exemption for traffic impact
fees in the Downtown Catalyst Area to 2016.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
VIII. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5085 (Wales/Tiedeman)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing fhe Mayor fo negotiate and execute an addendum to the
Purchase and Maintenance Agreement between the City and Sharp
Business Systems approved by Resolution No. 4974 executed on
August 5, 2013
Councilmember Wales moved and Councilmember Holman
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5085.
Resolution No. 5085 authorizes the purchase of eight new copiers to
replace those whose leases have expired. The purchase, rather
than lease, arrangement will result in several thousands of dollars in
savings.
MOTION GARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
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B. Resolution No. 5088 (Osbome/Snyder)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
aufhorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement between the Ciry of
Auburn and Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway relating to the
37th and B Street Northwest Pre-Signal Project
Councilmember Osborne moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt F2esolution No. 5088.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
C. Resolufion No. 5090 (Holman/Snyder)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
aufhorizing the City to expend funds to abate the litter, junk, weeds;
and attractive nuisances at identified locations in the City of Auburn
Councilmember Holman moved and Councilmember Wales
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5090.
Councilmember Holman stated Resolution No. 5090 authorizes the
code enforcement abatement actions at several properties in the
city.
Councilmember Wales stated the junk, litter, and nuisances
create unsafe condifions and abatement is necessary to protect the
public.
MOTI�N CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
�X. REPORTS
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 Wagner reported on his attendance at the
Streamlined Sales Tax meeting with Governor Inslee and several
other representatives of cities who lost sales revenue due to
Streamlined Sales Tax. Deputy Mayor Wagner also reported he
attended the Auburn Days kickoff dinner.
GouncilmemberDaCorsi reported on his attendance at a special
Cou.ncil meeting to receive a briefing on the Auburn Police
Departmenf`s Block Watch presentation. Councilmember DaCorsi
also reported he attended the Auburn Sports Physical Therapy
ribbon cutting ceremony, Emergency Management training classes
conducted by Emergency Preparedness Manager Sarah Miller, and,
as a member of the.Association of Washington Cities Legislative
Committee, is working on issues such as transportation fundir�gge s of 8
and Streamlined Sales Tax.
Councilmember Wales reported she attended the National League
of Cities where she is a member of the Steering Committee for
Human Services. Discussion topics included ea�ly childhood
learning, poverty and income support, equal opportunity, individuals
with disability, social security and seniors, healthcare, mental health,
immigration, and veterans. Councilmember 1lVales reported on her
work as the Chair of the State Environmental Health Fees
Committee and formulating a new fee schedule and a meeting with
John Wiseman, Secretary of Fiealth for the State of Washington.
Councilmember Holman reported on his attendance at the National
League of Cities Conference where he is a member of the
Community and Economic Development Committee.
The Committee received presentations on the Fair Housing Act and
transit oriented development. Councilmember Holman expressed
sadness on the passing of Abner Thomas who was Councilmember
Holman's Field Training Officer when Councilmember Holman
began his law enforcement career at Port of Seattle Police.
Abner Thomas was also a long-time athletic assistant at the
University of Washington and was a beloved mentor to many.
Councilmember Peloza reported on his attendance at the National
League of Cities where he is Chair of the Energy, Environment and
Natural Resources Steering Committee. The Committee discussed
several issues including Environmental Protection Act water policies,
climate change, greenhouse gas emissions from existing natural gas
and coal-fired power plants, transportation sustainability, and rail
safety. The Energy, Environment and Natural Resources
Committee will be advocating a National League of Cities resolution
regarding rail safety and hazardous materials. Couhcilmember
Peloza also reported that the Auburn Municipal Airport will be a
participant in 4his year's Auburn Days where static displays will be
on view.
Councilmember Osborne reported on his attendance afithe National
League of Cities where he is a member of the Transportation,
Infrastrucfure and Services Committee. The Committee received
briefings on aviation funding and discussion regarding federal
transportafion funding.
Councilmember Trout reported on her attendance at a spec.ial
Council meeting to receive a briefing on the Auburn Police
Department's Block Watch presentation. Councilmember Trout
commended Officer Jason Blake for his presentation.
Councilmember Trout also reported she attended Emergency
Management t�aining and the Auburn Days picnic.
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B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus reported she attended the South Correctional Entity
(SCORE) Board meeting, which included passage of the
SCORE budget. Mayor Backus noted that Auburn's portion of the
SCORE debt service for 2015 (approximately $1 .5 million) will
be paid through SCORE contract cities fees, ra#her than from City of
Auburn funds. Mayor Backus announced Auburn is no longer
among the top two SCORE members for average daily jail
population. Mayor BacKus also reported on 2015-2016 Biennial
Budget work sessions with department directors, the Puget Sound
Regional Council Executive Committee meeting where a briefing
was received regarding the proposed Cherry Point Coal Port, fhe
Human Services Committee meeting, and a fundraiser for employee
Vince Konkler's son who is battling cancer. Mayor Backus
announced the appointment of Rob Roscoe as the Director
of Human Resources and Risk Management.
X. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
APPROVED this ��ay of , 2014.
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ANCY B f S, MAY Danielle D"askam, City Clerk
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