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CALL TO ORDER
A. Pledge of Allegiance
City Council Meeting
February 17, 2015 - 7:00 PM
Auburn City Hall
MINUTES
Mayor Nancy Backus called the meeting to order at 7 00 p m. and led those
in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance
B Roll Call
City Councilmembers present: Deputy Mayor Holman, Rich Wagner, Bill
Peloza, Largo Wales, Wayne Osborne, Claude DaCorsi, and Yolanda Trout.
Department Directors and staff members present: Community Development
and Public Works Director Kevin Snyder, Assistant Director of Engineering
Services /City Engineer Ingrid Gaub, Parks Arts and Recreation Director
Daryl Faber, Public Affairs and Marketing Liaison Dana Hinman, Innovation
and Technology Customer Support Manager Reba Stowe, Police
Commander Mark Caillier, City Attorney Daniel B Heid, Innovation and
Technology Operations Manager Ashley Riggs, Director of Administration
Michael Hursh, Assistant Finance Director Paula Barry, Emergency
Preparedness Manager Sarah Miller, Economic Development Manager
Doug Lein and Deputy City Clerk Shawn Campbell.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
There was no announcement, proclamation or presentation
APPOINTMENTS
There was no appoinment.
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
There was no agenda modification.
CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
There was no public hearing
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.
Brian Gunn, 2305 27th Place SE, Auburn
Mr Gunn expressed concerns regarding the oil and coal train cars that pass
through the Auburn area. He requested the City Council ask for additional
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legislation requirements for safety and insurance. He provided a sample
letter for the Council to send to the State legislature
C Correspondence
There was no correspondence for Council review
VI COUNCIL AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Ad Hoc Committee Chairs may report on the status of their ad hoc
Council Committees' progress on assigned tasks and may give their
recommendations to the City Council, if any.
Councilmember Wales reported on behalf of the Council ad hoc committee
that reviews claims and payroll vouchers Councilmember Wales reported the
committee recommends approval of the claims and payroll vouchers as
presented.
Councilmember Wales reported on behalf of the Council ad hoc committee that is
reviewing the various committees and boards the City Council
attends. Councilmember Wales noted the ad hoc committee has met three times.
Councilmember Wagner noted the Committee is reviewing the 42 various
committees the Councilmembers attend and analyzing each committee to ensure
the City of Auburn it maximizing the Council members' time The Committee will
report back to the full Council with their findings in the near future
VII 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 January 26, 2015 Study Session
B Minutes of the February 2, 2015 Regular Meeting
C Claims Vouchers (Coleman)
Claims voucher numbers 432351 through 432497 in the amount of
$3,231,294 35 and three wire transfers in the amount of $7,638 33 and dated
February17, 2015
D Payroll Vouchers (Coleman)
Payroll check numbers 535345 through 535375 in the amount of
$898,901 41, electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of
$1,308,595 71 for a grand total of $2,207,497 12 for the period covering
January 29, 2015 to February 11, 2015
E. Public Works Project No CP1104 (Snyder)
City Council to approve final pay estimate No. 5 to contract No 14 -09 in the
amount of $48,023 32 and accept construction of project No CP1104, 8th St
NE and 104th Ave SE Intersection Improvements
Public Works Project No CP1322 (Snyder)
City Council to approve final pay estimate No 2 to contract No 14 -16 in the
amount of $37,503.21 and accept construction of project No CP1322,
Annual Traffic Signal Improvements
G. Public Works Project No CP1402 (Snyder)
City Council to award contract No 15 -02, to ICON Materials on their low bid
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of $1,584,182.95 for project No CP1402, 2014 Citywide Pavement Patching
and Overlay Project
Deputy Mayor Holman moved and Councilmember Osborne seconded to
approve the Consent Agenda.
The Consent Agenda includes minutes, claims and payroll vouchers, and
public works contract items.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7 -0
VIII UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
X. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No 6556 (First Reading) (Snyder)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
amending Auburn City Code Chapter 2.94 entitled "Citizen's Committee for
Transportation, Transit and Trails" for the purpose of revising the code
language and creating a new Transportation Advisory Board
Councilmember Osborne moved and Councilmember Trout seconded to
approve Ordinance No 6556
Councilmember Osborne moved and Councilmember Trout seconded to
suspend rules and approve Ordinance No 6556 on first reading.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7 -0
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7 -0
XI. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No 5122 (Snyder)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, setting a
public hearing to consider a franchise agreement with Astound Broadband,
LLC
Deputy Mayor Holman moved and Councilmember Osborne seconded to
adopt Resolution No 5122.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7 -0
B Resolution No 5123 (Snyder)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor to accept Federal Grant Funds to be administered
through the Washington State Department of Transportation
Councilmember DaCorsi moved and Councilmember Trout seconded to
adopt Resolution No 5123
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Councilmember Osborne asked when construction would begin. He noted
this is a great opportunity for the City to meet many of the needs the City for
street maintenance and repairs.
Assistant Director of Engineering Services /City Engineer Gaub explained the
projects listed list in the resolution have differing requirements and
schedules The West Main Street Multi -Modal Corridor and ITS Improvements
project is expected to start construction in 2016, the F Street SE Non -
motorized Improvements project is currently only design funds, the Auburn
Way North Preservation project is scheduled to start construction in 2016, the
Traffic Signal Safety Improvements project is expected to start construction
in late 2015 or early 2016 and the A Street SE and 37th Street SE
Intersection Improvements project is expected to start construction in 2016
In response to a question from Councilmember DaCorsi Assistant Director of
Engineering Services /City Engineer Gaub explained the deadlines for each
grant and each phase of each grant.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7 -0
C Resolution No 5124 ( Hursh)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the City of
Kent to provide federal grant subrecipient monitoring services
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Osborne seconded to
adopt Resolution No 5124
Councilmember Wales inquired regarding the contract costs. Emergency
Preparedness Manager Miller explained the City of Kent is required to
contract out the work. The amount is flexible because Kent is reimbursing
actual costs. Councilmember Peloza asked where the Statement of Work is
located Emergency Preparedness Manager Miller explained Statement of
Work is throughout the document. Director of Administration Hursh explained
the City of Auburn will be performing an auditing function.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7 -0
D Resolution No 5132 (Snyder)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor to execute interagency agreements between the City
of Auburn (the City) and the Washington State Department of Transportation
( WSDOT) relating to Project Nos. CP1118, CP1119, CP1218 (Auburn Way
South Corridor Improvements Projects)
Deputy Mayor Holman moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to
adopt Resolution No 5132.
Deputy Mayor Holman noted this will provide a cost savings to both the City
and WSDOT
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7 -0
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XII MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
At this time the Mayor and City Council may report on their significant City- related
activities since the last regular Council meeting.
A. From the Council
Deputy Mayor Holman reported he attended the Puget Sound Regional
Council Board meeting, and the Green River College Foundation Board
meeting. Deputy Mayor Holman reminded the City of Auburn's birthday party
is scheduled for June 5th.
Councilmember Trout noted the amazing job Valley Regional Fire Authority
did for her personally
Councilmember Peloza reported he attended the Regional Policy Committee
meeting, the Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) 9 meeting, the King
Conservation District Board of Directors meeting, the Senior Center Coffee
Hour, the Community and Schools meeting, and the Daughters of the
American Revolution meeting.
Councilmember Wagner reported he attended the Puget Sound Regional
Council meeting.
Councilmember Wales reported Pierce County Public Health is going to be
relocated to the former Puget Sound Hospital General Services site. She
also attended the Sound Cities Association meeting.
Councilmember DaCorsi reported he attended the Senior Center Coffee
Hour, Painting with the Stars at Green River College, and the Auburn Youth
Resources Breakfast.
B From the Mayor
Mayor Backus reported she attend the Valley Communications Board
meeting, a tour of the Rally Point 6 facility in Lakewood which is a service
center for veterans, the Sound Cities Association Exectives Board meeting
and the Economic Development Council of King County meeting.
Councilmember Wales noted the Mayor's State of the City address was
inspiring for all who attended.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned
at 7 49 p.m.
APPROVED THIS -2ry day of March, 2015
ANCY B CK� , MAYOR Shawn Campbell, Deputy City Clerk
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