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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 Plecige of Allegiance.
B. Roll Call
City Councilmembers present: Deputy Mayor Rich Wagner, Bill Peloza,
Largo 1Nales, 1Nayne Osbome, John Holman, Claude DaCorsi and Yolanda
Traut.
Department Directors and staff members present included: Innovation and
Technology Operations Manager Ashley Riggs, City Attorney Daniel B. Heid,
Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Chief of Police Bob Lee, Parks, Arts and
Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Community Development and Public Works
Director Kevin Snyder, Economic Development Manager poug Lein, Director
of Administration Michael Hursh, Public Affairs and Market Liaison Dana
Hinman, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam,
C. Announcements, Appointments, and P�esentations
1. 2014 Tree Steward Proclamation
Mayor Backus to proclaim Mike Poste as a 2014 Tree Steward for
preserVing and caring for the Oregon Myrtle located at 1008 4th Street
NE and declaring it a "Significant Tree".
Mayor Backus read a proclamation declaring Mike Poste as a 2014 Tree
Steward and designating the Oregon Myrtle tree at 1008 4th Street NE
as a significant t�ee in Auburn. Mayor Backus introduced Bryce
Landrud, Chair of the City's Urban Tree Board, who accepted the
proclamation on Mr. Poste's behalf.
Mr. Landrud stated the Oregon Myrtle tree could be the largest Myrtle in
the State of Washington. According fo Mr. Poste, the tree has been
located at its current location since the 1940's. Mr. Landrud stated the
tree is approximately five and one-half feet in diameter at the ground
level and is approximately 40-50 feet tall"and has a spread of about SO
feet wide.
Mr. Landrud thanked the City for designating the Oregon Myrtle as a
significant tree.
D. Agenda Modifications
There was no change to the agenda.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
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A. Pubiic 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.
No one in the audience addressed the Council.
C. Correspondence
There was no c.orrespondence for Council review.
III. GOUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Municipal Services
Chair Peloza reported the Municipal Services Committee met November 24,
2014. The Committee reviewed Ordinance No. 6543 relating to parking
restrictions and Resolution No. 5110 relating to interlocal agreements
establishing the Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network System. The next
regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee meeting is scheduled
for December 8, 2014.
B, Planning & Community Development
Chair Holman reported the Planning and Gommunity Development
Committee met November 24, 2014. The Gommiftee reviewed Ordinance
No. 6542 related to the annual adjustment of school impact fees. The
Committee also discussed conversion of the Committee's work matrix to the
study session format. The next regular meeting of the Planning and
Community Development Committee is scheduled for December 8, 2014.
C. Public Works
Chair Osborne reported the Public Works Committee met this afternoon at
3:30. The Committee approved final payment for Small Works
Project EM1303 for emergency repairs at 2840 Riverwalk Drive. The
Committee discussed Ordinance No. 6543 related to parking restrictions,
Ordinance No. 6542 relating to school impact fees, the capital project status
report, infrastructure projects by others, and the Committee's matrix. The
next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for
December 15, 2014.
D. Finance
Chair Wales reported the Finance Committee met this evening at 5:00. The
Committee approved claims vouchers and wire transfers in the amount of
approximately $3,042,435.00 and payroll vouchers in the amo.unt of
approximately $1,732,914.00. The Committee also approved Ordinance
No. 6533 adopting the 2015-2016 Biennial Budget, Ordinance No. 6539
amending the 2013-2014 Biennial Budget, Resolution No. 5110 relating to
interlocal agreements for the creation of the Puget Sound Emergency Radio
Network System, a.serVice agreement with VADIS for a litter control program,
Ordinance No. 6543 relating to parking restrictions, Resolution No. 5096
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adopting the 2014 King County Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan, and
potential study session items. The next regular meeting of the Finance
Committee is scheduled for December 15, 2014.
E. Les Gove Community Campus
Deputy Mayor Wagner reported the Les Gove Community Campus
Committee will meet on December 9, 2014.
F. Council Operations Committee
Deputy Mayor Wagner reported the Council Operations Committee met on
November 24, 2014. The Committee reviewed Resolution No. 5012, which
relates to the Deputy Mayor selection process. The Committee also received
an update on the status of the Independent Salary Commission.
G. Junior City Council
The next regular meeting of the Junior City Council is scheduled for
December 15, 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 motion in the form listed.
q. Minutes of the November 17, 2014 Regular Meeting
B. Claims Vouchers (Wales/Coleman)
Claims voucher numbers 431308 through 431472 in the amount of
$3,039,619.66 and two wire transfers in the amount of $2,816.54 and dated
December 1, 2014.
�. Payroll Vouchers (Wales/Coleman)
Payroll check numbers 535126 through 535199 in the amount of$363,247.58
and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of$1,369,666.42 for a
grand total of$1,732;914.00 for the period November 13, 2014 to November
26, 2014.
D. Small Works Project No. EM1303 (Osborne/Hursh)
City Council approve final paymerit for Small Works Contract No. 13-22 in the
amount of $60,672.38 and accept Project No. EM1303, R Street Emergency
Repairs
Deputy Mayor Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to
approve the Consent Agenda.
The Consent Agenda includes claims and payroll vouchers and final payment
for a Small Works contract.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
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VII. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6533 (Wales/Coleman)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, adopting
the 2015-2016 Biennial Budget for the City of Auburn, Washington
Councilmember Wales moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to
adopt Ordinance No. 6533.
Ordinance No. 6533 adopts the 2015-2016 Biennial Budget. The budget was
reviewed in several Council study sessions and public hearings.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Ordinance No. 6539 (Wales/Coleman)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Aubum, Washington,
amending Ordinance No. 6432, the 2013-2014 Biennial Budget Ordinance, as
amended by Ordinance No. 6456, Ordinance No. 6462, Ordinance No. 6472,
Ordinance No. 6473, Ordinance No. 6474, Ordinance No. 6481, Ordinanc.e
No. 6502, Ordinance No. 6510, authorizing amendment to the City of Auburn
2013-2014 Budget as set forth in Schedule "A" and Schedule "B"
Councilmember Wales moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to
adopt Ordinance No. 6539.
Ordinance No. 6539 represents the end of the year budget amendment for
the 2013-2014 Biennial Budget.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
�. Ordinance No. 6542 (Holman/Snyder)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
amending Sections 19.02.115, 19.02.120, 19.02.130 and 19.02.140 of the
Auburn City Code relating to school impact fees
Councilmember Holman moved and Councilmember Wales secondetl to
adopt Ordinance No. 6542.
Ordinance No. 6542 relates to the annual adjusfinent of school impact fees.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
D. Ordinance No. 6543 (Peloza/Heid)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
amending Section 10.36.270 of the Auburn City Code related tb parking
restrictions
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Osborne seconded to
adopt Ordinance No. 6543.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
VIII. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5096 (Peloza/Hursh)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the adoption of the 2014 King County Regional Hazard Mifigation
Plan including the City of Auburn Plan Annex
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Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Osborne seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5096.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Resolution No. 5110 (Peloza/Heid)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor to negotiate and execute interlocal agreements
between the City of Auburn and King County and the Cities of Bellevue,
Federal Way, Issaquah, Kent, Kirkland, Mercer Island, Redmond, Renton,
Seattle and Tukwila for the e.stablishmenf, implementation and operation of
the Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network System (PSERN)
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Osborne seconded to
adopt Resolufion No. 5110.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
C. Resolution No. 5112 (Wagner/Heid)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending
the City Council Rules of Procedure as adopted by Ordinance No. 5802 and
amended by Resolution Nos. 4282, 4429, 4467, 4615, 4686, 4740, 4813,
4909 and 5105 '
Deputy.Mayor Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 5112.
Deputy Mayor Wagner explained the Resolution approves an amendment to
the Council Rules relating to the prbcess for selecting the Deputy Mayor.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
City Attorney Heid explained that any member of the City Council may be
nominated for the position of Deputy Mayor by a Councilmember. The
nomination does not require a second.
The Councilmember receiving a majority of the votes cast by the members of
the City Council shall be elected Deputy Mayor. The Council rules also
provide for a run-off election if no single Councilmember receives a majority
vote on the first ballot.
Mayor Backus opened nominations for Deputy Mayor for the year 2015.
Councilmember Osborne nominated Councilmember John Holman for Deputy
Mayor in 2015.
Councilmember DaCorsi nominated Deputy Mayor Wagner for Deputy Mayor
in 2015.
There being no other nomination, nominations were ctosed.
Councilmember Holman was elected Deputy Mayor for the year 2015 with
Councilmembers Osbome, Wales, Trout and Holman vbting for
Councilmember Holman.
IX. REPORTS
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At this time the Mayor and City Council may report on signrficant items associated
with their appointed positions on federal, state, regional and loca!organizations.
q. From the Council
Deputy Mayor Wagner reported on his attendance at the Pierce
County Regional Council meeting where discussion centered on the
legislative agenda for the Pierce Coun.ty delegation.
Councilmember Holman reported that several members of the Council
attended the National League of Cities (NLC) Conference in Austin, Texas.
Councilmember Holman explained the NLC is comprised of 1,845 members
cities from 42 states. The goals of NLC are to proactively drive federal policy
on behalf of cities on issues that directly impact cities, find city solutions, and
build the skilis of its members. Based on a survey of its members, the most
pressing issues for NLC are transportation, water/sewer infrastructure, and
parks and open spaces. Councilmember Holman reviewed the areas where
the NLC members believe Congress should take action in the next two years,
where Federal leadership is most needed, the areas of most ac4ive regional
partnerships, and the areas of most active private or public-private
partnerships.
Councilmember Osborne, a member of the NLC steering committee for the
Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee, spoke regarding the
work of the committee and the need for a federal transportation bill.
Councilmember Osborne reported the Washington contingent to NLC is a
strong component of the NLC.
Councilmember Wales, a member of the NLC Human Development
Committee, spoke regarding the work of NLG Human Development
Committee, which supports education and immigration reform.
Councilmember Peloza reported he attended the National League of Ci4ies
where he served as chair of the Energy, Environment and Natural
Resources Committee for the last time. Councilmember Peloza announced
he was elected to the NLC Board of Directors for a two-year term.
Mayor Backus wished Councilmember DaCorsi a very happy birthday on
December 2nd.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus reported on a breakfast meeting with representatives from
Senator Cantwell's office where discussion focused on federal funding for
transportation projects. Mayor Backus also reported on her attendance at the
King County Flood Control District Advisory Committee meeting, a Safe
Energy Leadership Alliance meeting, and interviews of 4he Auburn Tourism
Board members.
X. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at.
8:30 p.m.
APPROVED this 15th day of December, 2014.
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ANCY B I S, MA Danielle Daskam, City Clerk
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