HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-06-2014 c�TVOr ` � City Council Meeting
� _ ' October 6, 2014 - 7:30 PM
Auburn City Hall
WASHINGTON 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: Deputy Mayor Rich Wagner, Bill Peloza, Largo
Wales, Wayne Osborne, John Hoiman, Claude DaCorsi, and Yolanda Trout.
Department Directors and staff members present included: Community
Development and Public Works Director Kevin Snyder, City Attorney Daniel B.
Heid, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Parks, Arts and Recreation Director
Daryl Faber, Director of Administration Michael Hursh, Public Affairs and
Marketing Liaison Dana Hinman, Police Commander Mark Caillier, and City
Clerk Danielle Daskam.
C. Announcements, Appointments, and Presentations
1. Filipino American History Month Proclamation
Mayor Backus to proclaim the month of October 2014 as "Filipino
American History Month" in the city of Auburn.
Mayor Backus read a proclamation declaring the month of October 2014
as "Filipino American History Month" in the city of Auburn. Mr. Reynaldo
Pascua, President of the Filipino American Community of fhe Yakima
Valley, arrived later in the meeting to accept the proclamation. Mr.
Pascua advised that Washington State is home to the third largest Filipino
population in the United Sfates. The earliest documented proof of Filipino
presence in the continental Unifed States was in October 1587, when the
first "Luzones Indios" set foot in Morro Bay, California, and the.Filipino
American National Historical Society recognizes the year of 1763 as the
date of the first permanent Filipino settlement in the United States in St.
Malo Parrish, Louisiana. Auburn is home to a historical Filipino American
community, which has contributed to the economic, social and cultural
growth of the region.
2. Design and Construction Services for Youth Center and Community
Center at Les Gove Community Campus
Presentation by City s#aff and representatives from ARC Architects on
proposed professional architectural and engineering services for the
Youth Center and Community Center a4 Les Gove Community Campus
Community Development and Public Works Director Snyder introduced
Stan Lokting, Principal of ARC Architects. Director Snyder recalled
Council recently authorized a new concept for a youth center and
community center for Les Gove Community Campus. The existing Parks
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administration building would be remodeled into a youth center and a new
c,ommunity center would be constructed, Mayor Backus and staff
identified the qualified achitectural firm of ARC Architects to lead a team
of design firms for the new teen and and community centers.
Mr. Lokting displayed three community center projects his firm has
worked on: Rosehill Community Center in Mukilteo, Richland Community
Center, and Rainier Beach Community Center. Mr. Lokting reported his
firm has worked with the City previously on public engagement issues at
Les Gove Community Campus and has visited the site on numerous
occasions.
in response to a question from Councilmember Peloza. Mr. Lokting stated
the project is required to obtain Leadership in Energy Efficiency and
Design (LEED) SilVer certification as a condition of the State's $3 million
grant to the City for the project.
Councilmember Peloza inquired whether solar power would be integrated
in the project. Director Snyder stated that part of the scope of work for
ARC Architects is a solar analysis for the building to determine the
feasibility of incorporating solar.
Councilmember DaCorsi spoke regarding his past experience with
ARC Architects for the design and construction of seven community
buildings. Councilmember DaCorsi spoke highly of ARC Architects and
theirteam.
3. Community Planning Month Proclamation
Mayor Backus re.ad and presented a proclamation declaring the month of
October as "Community Planning Month" in the city of Auburn to
Community Development and Public Works Director Kevin Snyder.
Director Snyderaccepted 4he proclamation on behalf of planners,
engineers, and community services employees. Director Snyder also
thanked the numerous volunteers on City boards and commissions.
4. Appointment to Planning Commission
City Council to confirm the appointment of Roger Lee to the Planning
Commission for a term expiring December 31, 2015.
Deputy Mayor Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to
confirm the appointment of Roger Lee to the Planning Commission for a
term expiring December 31, 2015.
Mayor Backus acknowledged Mr. Lee in the audience.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
D. Agenda Modifications
Revised documents related to Consent Agenda Item IV.H, Public Works
Project No. CP1308, were distributed prior to the meeting. The Community
Planning Month proclamation and the appointment of Roger Lee to the
Planning Commission were added to the published agenda.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS 8 CORRESPONDENCE
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A. Public Hearings
No public he.aring was scheduled for this evening.
B. Audience Participation
This 7s 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.
Virginia Haugen, 25xx R Street SE, Auburn
Ms. Haugen spoke regarding health care servic.es in the city of Auburn. She
also spoke against the construc4ion of new youth and community centers at
Les Gove Community Campus.
Pat Montgomery 28xx SW 300th Place, Federal Way
Mr. Montgomery stated he is a volunteer at Gildo Rey Elementary. Mr.
Montgomery spoke in favor of keeping a King County Public Health Center in
Auburn.
Donna Aloisio, 412�oc 305th Avenue SE,Enumclaw
Ms. Aloisio spoke against the closure of the King County Public Health Center
in Auburn. Ms. Aloisio spoke regarding the South King County need for a
public health center.
Carol Tanaka, 56xx Elizabeth Loop SE, Auburn
Ms. Tanaka spoke regarding the proposed closure of the King
County Public Health Center located in Auburn. She thanked Mayor Backus
and City Councilmembers for their support. She read a letter addressed to the
King County Council urging the County Council to retain the Public Health
Center in Auburn.
Carole Wiskerken, 28xx U Street SE, Auburn
Ms. Wiskerken spoke in favor of retaining the King County Public Health
Center in Auburn. She noted the health service cuts and transit cuts slated for
South King County, and she stated she believes the needs of South King
County are being ignored by the King County Council.
Gabriela Cebillos, Auburn
With the help of interpreter ponna Aloisio, Gabriela repoRed she lives in a
shelter with other victims of domestic violence. She has benefited and been
affected by the services and programs provided by King Co.un4y Public Heal4h.
Gabriela stated many families and children will be unable to receive much
needed health services if the Public Heal4h Clinic in Aubum closes.
Angie Dire, 7xx 3rd Avenue NE, Pacific
Ms. Dire spoke in favor of retaining the King County Public Health Glinic in
Auburn. Ms. Dire stated the Flealth Clinic provides a wide range of services to
South King County residents.
Kathy Paul, 18xx 33rd Street SE, Auburn
Ms. Paul stated she works at the King County Public Health Center in Federal
Way and lives in Auburn. She spoke �ega�ding the potential closure of the
Public Health Center in Auburn. She spoke of efforts to convince King County
to support the Public Health Center in Auburn.
Christina Enriquez, 40�oc South 340th, Auburn Page 3 of 9
Ms. Enriquez spoke against the closure of the King County Public Health
Center in Auburn.
Reynaldo Pascua, Sunnyside, WA
For Mr. Pascua's comments, please see Announcement, Appointments and
Presentations and the Filipino American History Mon4h Proclamation.
Mayor Backus reported fhat according to King County, the Public
Health Center in Auburn is operating at an annual $2 million shortfall for the
past few years. Mayor Backus stated the City is working diligently with
potential funding partners and meeting with King County officials to find
options for keeping the Public Health Center in Auburn open. Mayor Backus
expressed her support, and the support of the City Council, for keeping the
health center open.
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 on September
22, 2014. The Committee reviewed Resolution No. 5103 allowing an interfund
loan from the Capital Improvements Fund to the Airport Fund in order to
provide additional funding for the Auburn Municipal Airport T Hangar Enclosure
Project and Resolution No: 5097 accepting a grant in the amount of
$55,724.00 from the Washington State Military Department for emergency
preparedness activities. The Committee discussed crime activity statistics in
Auburn and amending the Auburn City Code to provide for a code of ethics.
The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for
Monday, October 13, 2014.
B. Planning 8� Community Development
Chair Holman reported the Pianning and Community Development Committee
met September 22, 2014. The Committee reviewed proposed Ordinance Nos.
6519 and 6524 related to a code of ethics. Chair Holman reported the
Planning and Community Development Committee favored Ordinance
No. 6524 with some modifications. The Committee also reviewed Resolution
No. 5104 ratifying fhe amendments to the Pierce County Countywide Planning
Policies. The Committee discussed proposed Ordinance No. 6535 relating to
parking code changes and the status of the recruitment process for the Senior
Pianner position. The next regular meeting of the Planning and Gommunity
Developmen4 Committee is scheduled for October 13, 2014.
C. Public Works
Chair Osborne reported the Public Works Committee met this afternoon at
3:30. The Committee reviewed right-of-way use permits for the Santa
Parade and the Halloween Harvest Festival. The Committee recommended
rejection of bids for Public Works Project CP1122, 30th Sfreet NE Area
Flooding, Phase 1, awarding 4he bid for Public Works Project No. CP1308,
BNSF Utility Crossings, and approval of Change Order No. 4 for Public Works
Project No. C524A, SCADA Physical Site Improvements. The Commi4tee also
reviewed Resolution No. 5102 authorizing a wholesale water agreement with
City of Tacoma, Ordinance No. 6535 relating to parking code changes��9e 4 of 9
the downtowh urban center, and a leak adjustment appeal. The Committee
discussed the utility shut off process, Resolution No. 5106 authorizing a
contract with GATSO USA, Inc., for photo enforcement, Resolution No. 5104
relating to Pierce County Countywide Planning Policies, the capital project
status report, significant infrastructure projects by others, and the Committee's
action tracking matrix. The next regular meeting of the Public Works
Committee is scheduled for October 20, 2014.
D. Finance
Chair Wales reported the Finance Committee met this evening.at 5:00. The
Cominittee reviewed claims vouchers in the amount of$2.1 million and payroll
vouchers in the amount of$1.6 million. The Committee discussed Resolution
No. 5097 relating to a Homeland Security Emergency Management Grant in
the amount of$55,724.00, a water leak adjustment appeal, and the utility
billing water shut-off notification process. The next regular meeting of the
Finance Committee is scheduled for October 20, 2014.
E. Les Gove Community Campus
Chair Wagner reported the Les Gove Community Campus Committee met on
October 1, 2014. The Committee received a presentation from ARC
Architects, an update on the Master Plan for Les Gove Community Campus, a
presentation from Police on potential security improvements at Les Gove
Community Campus, and discussed citizen surveys regarding Les Gove
Community Campus and the youth and community centers. The next regular
meeting o�the Les Gove Community Campus Committee is scheduled for
November 24, 2014.
F. Council Operations Committee
Chair Wagner reported the Council Operations Committee met October 1,
2014, and reviewed Independent Salary Commission candidates' qualifications
in executive session and reviewed the Council Rules and Procedures. The
Committee recommended a special City Council meeting on October 13, 2014,
to allow all Councilmembers an opportunity to review the amendments to the
Council Rules and Procedures and the new study session format. The next
regular meeting of the Council Operations Committee is scheduled for October
27, 2014.
G. Junior City Council
The next regular meeting of the Junior City Council is scheduled for October
20, 2014.
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 motioh in the form listed.
A. Minutes of the September 15, 2014 Regular Council Meeting
B: Minutes of the August 12, 2014 Special Council Meeting
C. Minutes of the August 18, 2014 Special Council Meeting
D. Minutes of the August 26, 2014 Special Council Meeting
E. Claims Vouchers (Wales/Coleman)
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Claims voucher numbers 430560 through 430756 in the amount of
$2,156,038.19 and three wire transfers in the amount of$2,060.11 and dated
October 6, 2014.
F. Payroll Vouchers (Wales/Coleman)
Payroll check numbers 534983 through 535021 in the amount of$276,267.20
and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of$1,315,814.89 for a
grand total of$1,592,082.09 for the period covering September 11, 2014 to
October 1, 2014.
G. Public Works Project No. CP1122 (Osborne/Snyder)
City Council reject all bids to Contract No. 14-08 for Project No. CP1122, 30th
Street NE Area Flooding — Phase 1
H. Public Works Project No. CP1308 (Osborne/Snyder)
City Council award Contract No. 14-04, to Pacific Civil and Infrastructure on
their low bid of$1,401,829.61 plus Washington State sales tax of$109,356,73
for a total contract price of$1,511,186.34 for Project No. CP1308, BNSF Utiliry
Crossings
I. Public Works Project No. C524A (Osborne/Snyder)
City Council approve Change Order No. 4 in the Amount of$10,369.73 to
Contract No. 14-05 for Work on Project No. C524A— SCADA Physical Site
Improvements
J. Call for Public Hearing on Preliminary 2015-2016 Biennial Budget
(Wales/Coleman)
City Council to call for a public hearing to be held on November 17, 2014, to
receive public comments, proposals and suggestions on the 2015-2016
Preliminary Biennial Budget.
Depu.ty Mayor Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to
approve the Consent Agenda as modified.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
VI, NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
VII. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6530 (Peloza/Bailey)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the Ciry of Auburn, Washington, amending
Chapter 8.18 of the Aubum Ci4y Code relating to abandoned shopping carts
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Osborne seconded to
introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6530.
Councilmember Peloza reported the tracking and collection costs for
abandoned shopping carts are greater than the fees collected. The ordinance
would give 4he City the option to choose to impound the carts.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
Ordinance No. 6535 (Osborne/Snyder) Page 6 of 9
B. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending
Sections 10.36.060 and 10.36.270 of the Auburn City Code and repealing
sections 10.36.370, 10.36.380, 10.36.390, 10.36.395, 10.36.490, 10.36.500
and 10.36.515 of the City Code relating to parking restrictions
Councilmember Osborne moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to
introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6535.
Ordinance No. 6535 implements Phase 1 of the Comprehensive Downtown
Parking Management Plan, which changes parking time in the downtown
urban center to three hours and allows parking restric4ions to be executed
administratively.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
VIII. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5097 (Peloza/Hursh)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, formally
accepting a grant from the Washington State Military Department in the
amount of Fifty-five Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty-four dollars
($55,724.00) from the United States Department of Homeland
Security Emergency Management Performance Grant Program, and
authorizing the Mayor to execute the necessary agreements to accept said
funds
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Osborne seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5097.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Resolution No. 5102 (Osborne/Snyder)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing
the Mayor to execute a Wholesale Water Agreement between the Ci4y of
Auburn and the City of Tacoma
Councilmember Osborne moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5102.
Resolution No. 5102 combines two existing agreements for purchase of water
rights into a single agreement with City of Tacoma.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
C. Resolution No. 5103 (Peloza/Coleman)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing
the transfer of funds for the purpose of making a loan or loans from the Capital
Improvements Fund to the Airport Fund for up to a five-year period of time
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Osborne seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5103.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
D. Resolution No. 5104 (Holman/Snyder)
A Resolution of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving and authorizing
execution of an interiocal agreemenf with Pierce County, thereby amending
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the Pierce County Countywide Planning Policies related to Annexations and
Urban Growth Area expansions
Councilmember Holman moved and Councilmember Wales seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 5104.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
E. Resolution No. 5107 (Wagner/Snyder)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn Washington authorizing
the Mayor to negotiate and execute,a professional services agreement with
ARC Architects for architectural and engineering services for the Youth Center
and Community Center at Les Gove Community Campus
Deputy Mayor Wagner moved and Councilmember Wales seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 5107.
Deputy Mayor Wagner stated A,RC Architects appears to be highly qualified for
the project and was involved in the original planning of the Les Gove
Community Campus several years ago.
Councilmember DaCorsi spoke in favor of negotiating a Professional Services
Agreement with ARC Architects for architectural and engineering services for
the youth and community centers at Les Gove Community Campus.
Councilmember Wales and Councilmember Peloza thanked Deputy Mayor
Wagner for his leadership and work on the project.
Councilmember Trout concurred with Councilmembers Wales and Peloza and I
spoke in favor of Resolution No. 5107.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
IX, REPORTS
At this time the Mayor and City Council may report on significant ifems associated
wifh their appointed positions on federal, state, regional and local organizations.
A. From the Council
Deputy Mayor Wagner reported he provided the welcoming remarks at the
Family Health Fair at Grace Community Church.
Councilmember Wales reported on her activities as the Chair of the Seattle-
King County Board of Health Rate Setting Committee, which is studying
environmental health fees. She reported the Committee is proposing a full
cost recovery fee schedule for such fees as septic tanks, pet businesses, food
vendors, etc.
Councilmember Holman reported he attended several meetings during the last
two weeks.
Councilmember Peloza reported on his attendance at the South County Area
Transportation Board meeting where members received a presentation on the
potential impacts of the Gateway Project on the region. Councilmember
Peloza sta4ed the Gateway Project in Whatcom County will crea4e up 40 18
4rains per day with 100-120 cars of coal or oil. Councilmember Peloza also
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reported on his attendance at the King County Water Pollution Abatement
Advisory Committee meeting.
Councilmember Osborne reported on his attendance at the Regional Transit
Committee meeting. Councilmember Osborne reported any transit cuts
scheduled for after September 2014 have been either postponed or canceled.
Councilmember Osborne also reported on his attendance the Regional Water
Quality Committee meeting and the Green River System-wide Framework
Committee meeting.
Councilmember Trout reported she attended a tou� of Mary Olson Farm, the
Rita House breakfast event, and home economics classes at Mt. Baker Middle
School where she served as celebrity chef and instructed sfudents in making
tortillas.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus commented on the City of Auburn Employee Recognition
Luncheon held at Mary Olson Farm where City department employees were
recognized and City Employee of the Year was awarded to Parks Special
Events Coordinator Kristy Pachciarz. Mayor Backus also commented on the
City's efforts to encourage the King County Council to fund and keep open the
Public Health Center in Auburn.
X. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 9;26 p,m:, Mayor Backus recessed the meeting for a five minute intermission and
then to executive session for approximately ten minutes in order to discuss
pending/potential litigation. Mayor Backus indicated no Council action would follow
the executive session. Ci#y Attorney Heid and Community Development and Public
Works Director Snyder attended the executive session.
Mayor Backus reconvened the meeting at 9:36 p.m.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at
9:36 p.m.
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APPROVED this �day of October, 2014.
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ANCY B K , MAY R Daniel askam, City Clerk
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