HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-15-2014 arvoF =.�—_/• City Council Meeting
. J�� �T September 15, 2014 - 7:30 PM
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� WASHI�GTON MINUTES
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.
B. Roll Call
City Councilmembers present: Bill Peloza, Largo Wales, Wayne Osborne,
John Holman, Claude DaCorsi, and Yolanda Trout. Deputy Mayor Wagner
was excused.
Department Directors and staff members present included: Police Chief Bob
Lee, City Attorney Daniel B. Heid, Finance Director Shelley Coleman,
Community Development and Public 1Norks Director Kevin Snyder, Planning
and Design Services Manager Elizabeth Chamberlain, Public Affairs and
Marketing Liaison Dana Hinman, Economic Development Manager poug
Lein, Director of Administration Michael Hursh, and City Clerk Danielle
Daskam.
C. Announcements, Appointments, and Presentations
There was no announcement or presentation.
D. Agenda Modifications
Revised documents related to Consent Agenda Items IV.D and IV.E, Public
Works Project Numbers CP1208 and CP1322 were distribu4ed prior to the
mee4ing.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIG HEARINGS 8� CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1. 2015-2016 Preliminary Biennial Budget (Wales/Coleman)
City Council to conduct a public hearing on the 2015-2016 Preliminary
Biennial Budget
Using PowerPoint slides, Finance Director Coleman gave a brief
presentafion on the 2015-2016 Preliminary Biennial Budget Planning
and General Fund Revenues.
Director Coleman reviewed property assessed valuation. She noted
there was a 20.8% cumulative rate of decline in property valuation
between 2009 and 2013. The year 2014 saw an increase in assessed
value of approximately 5.5%; and 10% annual increases in property
valuation are projected for 2015 and 2016.
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Director Coleman reviewed the property tax levy for the years 2012,
2013 and 2014. The 2015 levy is estimated at $16.8 million and
includes funding for six additional staff members. New staff positions
include a police bike officer for downtown, a Police records specialist, a
major crime analyst, an IT staff member dedicated to the Police
Department, a code enforcement o�cer, and a property
analyst. Funding for the additional staff members is approximately
$600,000 annually.
Finance Director Coleman also presented information on historical
assessed value and levy rates and a recap of General Fund revenues.
The proposed budget includes a 2.2% average annual increase in
General Fund revenues in 2015 and 2016.
Mayor Backus opened the public hearing at 7:40 p.m. No one in the
audience requested to speak regarding the proposed budget, and 4he
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
fhe forrim provided.
Nick Abdelnour, representing Polygon Northwest, 116xx SE 5th Street,
Bellevue
Mr. Abdelnour spoke on behalf of Polygon Northwest Comp.any and
urged Council support of Ordinance No. 6531 relating to Polygon's request
for a rezone.
Elam Anderson, 3xx 23rd Street SE, Auburn
Mr. Anderson spoke regarding 4he proposed youth center at Les Gove
Community Campus.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for City Council review.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Municipal Services
Chair Peloza reported the Municipal Services Committee met September 8,
2014. The Committee received an update on the transfer of the DARE
program to the Auburn School District. The Committee reyiewed Resolution
No. 5093, which declares 4he DARE vehicle surplus and allows i4s transfer to
the school district. The Committee also discussed the Auburn Municipal
Airport T-hangar Enclosure project. The next regular mee4ing of the
Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for September 22, 2014.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Holman reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met September 8, 2014. The Committee received a presentation
from Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Faber and Park Board Chair
Michael Hassen on the 2014 Board activities. The Committee
also discussed fhe revised Pierce County Countywide Planning Policies
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and "Investing in Place," which focuses on old and new amenities,
beautification, and design to support economic development in the downtown
area. The next regular meeting of the Planning and Community
Development Commif[ee is scheduled for September 22, 2014.
C. Public Works
Chair Osborne reported the Public Works Committee met this afternoon at
3:30. The Committee reviewed Ordinance No. 6513 granting a
telecommunications franchise to Electric Lightwave LLC and Resolution
No. 5100 authorizing the Mayor to award and execute a contract for Project
CP1410, the 2014 Arterial and Collector Crack Seal Project. The Committee
also approved initiation of Project CP1409, the Oravetz Place SE Flooding
Mitigation, award of Project No. CP1322, the Annual Traffic Signal
Improvements, to the lowest responsible bidder, award of Project No.
CP1208, the Sewer Pump Station Improvements, to the lowest responsible
bidder, and Consultant Services Agreement No. AG-C-453 with FCS Group
for preparation of the financial chapters in the Water, Sewer and Stormwater
Comprehensive Plans. The Committee discussed Chapter 10.36 of the City
Code related to parking, the Tacoma Water Agreements, the capital project '
status report, significant infrastructure projects by others, the Committee
ac4ion tracking matrix, and the pavement washboarding at 105th Place SE
and 107th. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is
scheduled for October 6, 2014.
D. Finance
Chair Wales reported the Finance Committee met this evening at 5:00. The
Committee reviewed claims vouchers in the amount of $4.2 million and
payroll vouchers in the amount of $2.1 million. The Committee
discussed Resolution No. 5100 authorizing the Mayor to award and execute
a contract with the lowest responsible bidder for Project CP1410, the 2014
Arterial and Collector Crack Seal Project, and Tacoma WaterAgreements.
The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for October
6, 2014.
E. Les Gove Community Campus
The next meeting of the Les Gove Community Campus Committee meeting
is scheduled for October 1, 2014.
F. Council Operations Committee
The next regular meeting of the Council Operations Committee is scheduled
for September 22, 2014.
G. Junior City Council
Mayor Backus reported the Junior City Council met this evening. The Junior
City Council discusse.d appointments to the Junior City Council and their enti-
bullying campaign, which is proposed to be focused in elementary and
middle schools.
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.
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A. Minutes of the Septemb.er 2, 2014 Regular Meeting
B. Claim Vouchers (Wales/Coleman)
Claims voucher numbers 430385 through 430559 in the amount of
$3,550,727.11 and three wire transfers in the amount of$708,217.47 and
dated September 15, 2014.
�. Payroll Vouchers (Wales/Coleman)
Payroll check numbers 534951 through 534981 in the amount of
$833,860.67 and electronic deposiYtransmissions in the amount of
$1,280,862.61 for a grand tofal of $2,114,723.28 for the period covering
August 28, 2014 to September 10, 2014.
D. Public Works Project No. CP1208 (Osborne/Snyiier)
City Council award Contract No. 14-10, to R. L. Alia Company on their low
bid of$994,822.00 plus Washington State sales tax of$94,452.09 for a total
of $1,089,274.09 for Project No. CP1208, Sewer Pump Station
Improvements
E. Public Works Project No. CP1322 (Osborne/Snyder)
City Council award Contract No. 14-16, to American Electrical Services on
their low bid of $132,711.00 for Project No. CP1322, Annual Tra�c Signal
Improvements
F. Public Works Consultant Agreement No. AGC-453 (Osborne/Snyder)
City Council grant permission fo enter into Consultant Agreement No. AG-C-
453 with FCS Group for preparation of the Financial Chapters in the Water,
Sewer, and Storm Water Comprehensive Plans.
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Wales seconded to
approve the Consent Agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Ordinance No. 6519 (Heid)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, creating
a new Chapter 2.92 of the Auburn City Code, providing for a Code of Ethics
Councilmember Holman moved to refer Ordinance Nos. 6519 and 6524 to
the Planning and Community Development.Committee and Municipal
Services Committee for review. Councilmember Wales seconded.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
VI. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
VII. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6513 (Osborne/Snyder)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, g�anting
to Electric Lightwave, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Integra Telecom
Holdings, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, a franchise for telecommunications
type of utility
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Councilmember Osborne moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to
introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6513.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
B. Ordinance No. 6531 (Holman/Snyder)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
approving the request of Polygon Northwest Company for a rezone from R-5
Residential to R-7 Residential 7 DU/ACRE to implement fhe Comprehensive
Plan and amending the City's Zoning Maps accordingly
Councilmember Holman moved and Councilmember Wales seconded to
introduce and adopt Orclinance No. 6531.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
VIII. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5093 (Peloza/Heid)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, declaring
a certain item of property as surplus and authorizing its disposal
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Osborne seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5093.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
B. Resolution No. 5100 (Osborne/Snyder)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor to award and execute a construction contract with the
lowest responsible bidder for construction of Community Development
and Public Works Contract Number 14-22 for Project CP1410, 2014 Arterial
and Collector Crack Seal Project
Councilmember Osborne moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5100.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
IX. 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
Councilmember Trout reported on her attendance at the Senior Center coffee
hour and the Fenster Levee project and natural park tour.
Councilmember Osborne reported on his attendance at the Regional Water
Quality Committee meeting, the Valley Regional Fire Authority Board of
Governance meeting, and a reception honoring Poet Laureate Dick Brugger.
Councilmember Peloza reported on his attendance at the National League of
Cities Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Steering Committee
meetings held in Fort Collins, Colorado. Councilmember Peloza also
reported on his attendance at the King County Solid Waste Advisory Board
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meeting, the dedication of Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) 9
Seahurst Park in Burien, the Wesley Homes groundbreaking, the Auburn
High School dedication, the Green/Duwamish Watershed media
announcement by King County Executive Constantine and Seattle Mayor Ed
Murray, Poet Laureate Dick Brugger's reception, and the Fenster Levee
project tour.
Councilmember Hoiman reported on his attendance at the Green River
Community College Foundation Veterans Initiative Breakfast and the SCORE
Jail Employee Appreciation and Awards Day barbecue.
Councilmember Wales commented on the lack of funding for public health
services in South King County. Councilmember Wales reported on
the upcoming King County Board of Health meeting, and she encouraged all
to contact King County Executive Constantine's office to support health
services funding in South King County.
Councilmember DaCorsi reported he attended many of the events
already reported by Councilmembers.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus conveyed a belated happy birthday to Councilmember Trout,
who celebrated her birthday on September 9, and a happy birthday to
Councilmember Osborne, who will celebrate his birthday on September
29th. Mayor Backus reported on her attendance at a tour of the U-line facility
in Auburn; the monthly City and Auburn Area Chamber of
Commerce meeting where discussion included retail marijuana locations in
the city, 2015-2016 budget processes, strategies for improving exterior
appearances; the City's planning for a summit of downtown businesses on
Main and in the Downtown Urban Center; the Fenster Levee project tour; fhe
Lowes` employee celebration at the Auburn store; a groundbreaking for
4he new health center at Wesley Homes; a reception honoring Poet Laureate
Dick Brugger; a Regional Transportation Summit; and the Hops & Crops
event at Mary Olson Farm,
X. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned
at 8:29 p.m.
APPROVED this lo � day of October, 2014.
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ANG B CK , MA R anielle Daskam, City Clerk
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