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Home My WebLink About11-17-2014 CITYOF_ �� City Council Meeting �j�Q �� November 17, 2014 -7:30 PM " � °� �=V 1�1 r Aubum City Hall � �r 4YASHINGTON MINUTES I. CALL TO ORDER A. Flag Salute Mayor Backus called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and led those in aftendance in the Pledge of Allegiance. B. 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 included: Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, City Attorney Daniel B. Heid, Community Development and Public Works Director Kevin Snyder, Assistant Police Chief Bill Pierson, Director of Administration Michael Hursh, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Innovation and Technology Customer Support Manager Reba Stowe, Economic Development Manager poug Lein, and Depury City Clerk Shawn Campbell. C. Announcements, Appointments, and Presentations 1. Entrepreneurship Week Proclamation Mayor Backus to proclaim November 17-23, 2014 as "Entrepreneurship Week" in the City of Auburn. Mayor Backus read a proclamation declaring November 17-23, 2014 as "Entrepreneurship Week" in the City of Auburn. Auburn Mountainview DEGA students Taylor Shirley and Ellie Ness accepted the proclamation. Taylor Shirley talked about students pursuing entrepreneurship opportunities in the area. 2. Shop Local Presenfation by Auburn Downtown Association Laura Westergard and Laura Theimer from the Auburn Downtown Association presented Council and the Citizens of Auburn a challenge to shop downtown first. Ms. WestergarcJ noted that November 29th is shop local Saturday and encouraged everyone to shop Auburn downtown businesses. The Downtown Association presented Council with "Shop Local" reusable bags. 3. Independent Salary Commission Appointments City Council to approve the following appointments to the Independent Salary Commission. Per Ordinance No. 6504 which establishes the Independent Salary Commission, the first five commission members shall be appointed for different terms, as follows: Page 1 of 7 One Year Term: Terry Hurlbut—appointed to serve a one year term expiring December 31, 2015. Two Year Term : Ronald Beyersdorf- appointed to serve a lwo year appointment expiring December 31, 2016. Three Year Term: Nancy Colson— appointed to serve a three year term expiring December 31, 2017. Four Year Term: Cindy Gonzalez—appointed to serve a four year term expiring December 31, 2018. Isaiah Johnson — appointed to serve a four year term expiring on December 31, 2018. Deputy Mayor Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to confirm the appoinfinent of the members of the Independent Salary Commission. Deputy Mayor Wagner noted the Independent Salary Commission decisions are binding and final. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 p. Agenda Modifications Appointments to the Independent Salary Commission were added under Announcements, Appointment and Presentations. Resolution No. 5110 was removed and Resolution No. 5111 was added to the Agenda. II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS 8 CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings 1. 2015-2016 Preliminary Biennial Budget (Wales/Coleman) All persons interested are encouraged tb participate in this public hearing by making comments, proposals, and suggestions to the City Council and Mayor to consider prior to adoption of the City of Auburn's 2015-2016 Biennial Budget. Director Coleman presented the 2015 - 2016 Biennial Budget review process and she reviewed the 2015 property tax levy. Mayor Backus opened the.public hearing at 7:52 p.m. No one present requested to speak regarding the budget, and the hearing was closed. 8. Audience Participation This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City Page 2 of 7 Council on any issue. Those wishing to speak are reminded to sign in on the form provided. Elam Anderson, 2301 23rd Ave E, Auburn Mr. P,nderson questioned the funding for the Auburn Veteran's Day Parade. He spoke about his concerns regarding veterans benefits and programs in the City ofAuburn, Washington State and nationally. Mayor Backus noted the cost to the City for the parade is under $10,000 and the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe contributed $6,500 to the parade. The Mayor noted the City of Auburn is very involved in veterans services. C. Correspondence There was no correspondence for Council review. III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Municipal Services Chair Peloza reported 4he Municipal Services Committee met on November 10, 2014. The Committee reviewed Resolution No. 5110 regarding the PSERN agreement and Resolufion No. 5096 regarding 4he 2014 King County Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Committee also discussed pet licensing and SCORE jail. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for November 24, 2014. B. Planning & Community Development Chair Holman reported the Planning and Community Development Committee meet on November 10, 2014. The Committee reviewed Public Works Project CP1015. The Committee also discussed the Water System Comprehensive Plan review and Comprehensive Plan amendments. The next Planning and Community Development Committee meefing is November 24, 2014. C. Public Works Chair Osborne reported the Public Works Committee met earlier today. The Committee reviewed Public Works Project CP1410 regarding 4he Artenal and Collector Crack Seal project, the annual on call amendments for professional services agreements and Resolution No. 5111 regarding emergency repairs to the traffic signal at the intersection of Oravetz Road and Kersey Way. The Committee also discussed Oriiinance No. 6539 regarding the 2013 - 2014 Biennial Budget, Ordinance No. 6541 regarding Comprehensive Plan amendments, final pay agreement for CP0607, Water System Comprehensive Plan review, a water leak adjustment, the Third Quarter Financial Report and the capital prbjects stafus report. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for December 1, 2014 D. Finance Chair Wales reported the Finance Committee met this evening at 5:00. The Committee approved claims vbuchers in the amount of$1,976,8.66.07 and wire transfers and payroll vouchers in the amount of $2,191,289.51. The Committee also forwarded Ordinance No. 6538 regarding establishing the levy for regular property taxes to full Council for consideration. The Committee discussed the Third Quarter Financial Report, a water leak adjustment for Fiuburn Manor, Ordinance No. 6533 regarding the 2015 - 2016 Biennial Budget Page 3 of 7 and Ordinance No. 6539 regarding the final budget amendment to the 2013 - 2014 budget. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for December 1, 2014. E. Les Gove Community Campus The next regular meeting of the Les Gove Community Campus Committee is scheduled for November 26, 2014. F. Council Operations Committee The next regular meeting of the Council Operations Committee is scheduled for November 24, 2014. G. Junior City Council Deputy Mayor Wagner reported the Junior City Council met this evening at 5:00. The Committee discussed red light and school zone cameras and an anti-bullying campaign. The next regular meeting of the Junior City Council is scheduled for December 15, 2014. IV. CONSENT AGENDA All mafters listed on the Consent Agenda are considered by the City Council to be roufine and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed. A. November 3, 2014 Regular Meeting Minutes B. Claims Vouchers (Wales/Coleman) Claims voucher numbers 431138 through 431307 in the amount of $1,976,866.07 and dated November 17, 2014. C. Payroll Vouchers (Wales/Coleman) Payroll check numbers 535092 thrbugh 535125 in the amount of$890,419.15, electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of$1,300,870.369 for a grand total of$2,191,289.51 for the period covering October 30, 2014 to November 12, 2014. D. Project CP0607 (Holman/Snyder) City Council to accept construction of Project CP0607, Auburn Activity Center at Les Gove, and approve Final Pay Estimate No. 18 in the amount of $17,991.31 E. Public Works Project No. CP1410 (Osborne/Snyder) City Council to approve Final Pay Estimate No. 1 to Small Works Contract No. 14-22 in the amount of$62,156.51 and accept construction of Project No. CP1410, 2014 Arterial 8 Collector Crack Seal Project F. Annual On-Call Agreements (Osborne/Snyder) City Council to approve the annual on-call Professional Service amendments for 2015 Deputy Mayor Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to approve the Consent Agenda. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. Page 4 of 7 VI. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. VII. ORDINANCES A. Ordinance No. 6538 (Wales/Coleman) An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, establishing the levy for regular property taxes by the City of Auburn for collection in 2015 for general Gity operational purposes in the amount of $16,879;116.00 Councilmember Wales moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 6538. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 B. Ordinance No. 6541 (Holman/Snyder) An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, rela4ing to Planning; adopting Comprehensive Plan Text Amendments pursuant to the provisions of RCW Chapter 36.70 Councilmember Holman moved and Councilmember Wales seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 6541. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 VIII. RESOLUTIONS A. Resolution No. 5106 (Peloza/Tiedeman) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute a 3 year agreement with GATSO USA, Inc. for photo enforcement solutions Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Osborne seconded to adopt Resolu4ion No. 5106. Councilmember Peloza explained the City had a photo enforcement program previously and the Council requested staff put the contracf out to bid again for the program. Out of the three responses the Municipal Services Committee recommended GATSO for a three year contract. Councilmember Osborne stated if the C,ity relocates a camera to a new location there will be a 30 day warning ticket period. The cameras also allow for amber alert notification and the administrative fees will not have a budget impact for the City. Councilmember Wales spoke of her concerns regarding photo enforcement including the need for photo enforcement, perception of the citizens and visitors to the City, less officers on the street for community policing and warning signs at intersections that do not have cameras. Mayor Backus noted the City has started removing signs where there is no photo enforcement camera. Deputy Mayor Wagner reported the Junior City Councilmembers discussed this at their meeting earlier tonight. The Councilmembers feel the red light cameras are a safety improvement for the City. Page 5 of 7 Councilmember Holman stated the purpose of photo enforcement is to reduce accidents. During the time 4he City had Redflex there was no reduction in the number of accidents. The cameras could no4 be used to investiga4e criminal activities. He feels the enforcement should be done by an officer on the street, Councilmember Peloza stated he likes the signs at all intersections and supports the cameras. Councilmember DaCorsi stated when he researched the statis4ics on photo enforcement in other jurisdictions virhere they have seen an increase in traffic accidents. He wants the City to be a friendly place to live and feels the red light camera systems are unfriendly. Councilmember Trout stated this needs to be looked at as a safety issue and not a revenue source. She does not want red light cameras in the City. Depu.ty Mayor Wagner stated fatal accidents are reduced and there is down trend of collisions in the City. He noted the City is a safer place to drive since the cameras have been installed. MOTION FAILED 3 - 4 -Councilmembers Wales, Holman, DaCorsi and Trout voted no. B. Resolution No. 5111 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, confirming the determination of emergency for repairs to the traffic signal at the intersection of Oravetz Road and Kersey Way and ratifying and confirming prior acts Councilmember Osborne moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5111. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 IX. REPORTS At this time the Mayor and City Council may report on s7gnificant ifems associated with their appointed positions on federal, state, regional and local organizations. A. From the Council Deputy Mayor Wagner reported he attended a DARE Graduation, a Senior Center Coffee Hour and the Western 1Nashington College of Engineering Advisory Board meeting. Councilmember Trout reported she attended the Veteran's Day celebrations. Councilmember Osborne reported he attended the Veteran's Day celebrations. Councilmember Peloza reported he attended the Veteran's Day celebrations, the Buena Vista Seventh-day Adventist School Veteran's assembly, Sound Cities Association Public Issues Committee meeting, Water Resources Inventory Association No. 9 (WRIA 9) meeting, the Lower Green River System Framework meeting and the King County Solid Waste Advisory Committee meeling. Page 6 of 7 Councilmember Wales repoRed she attended the Veteran's Day celebrations. Councilmember DaCorsi repoRed he attended the Association of Washington Cites Legislative Committee meeting. B. From the Mayor Mayor Backus read a portion of the King County Council budget synopsis that relates to the King County Public Health Clinic in the City of Aubum staying open. Mayor Backus reported she the attended the Veteran's Day celebrations. Mayor Backus recognized Kristy Pachciarz and Julie Krueger from the Parks Department for the amazing Veterans Day celebration. Mayor Backus also attended the high school band competition held at Troy Field. X. EXECUTIVE SE$SION At 9:02 p.m., Mayor Backus recessed the meeting to executive session for apprbximately fifteen minutes in order to discuss pending/potential litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i). Mayor Backus indicated no Council action would follow the executive session. City Attorney Heid and Finance Director Shelley Coleman attended the executive session. Mayor Backus reconvened the meeting at 9:18 p.m. XI, ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 9:18 p.m. APPROVED this 1st day of December, 2014. ,G��,. .. c-a._,.r�l 00 NC CK ; AYOR Shawn Camp e , Deput`y City Clerk Page 7 of 7