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Home My WebLink About12-07-2015 Minutes �` City Council Meeting �� _'' , �, December 7, 2015 -7:00 PM _ Aubum Ci.ty Hall _ � `WASHINGTON MINUTES I. CALL TO ORDER A. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Nancy Backus called the meeting to o�der at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located in Aubum City Hall, 25 West Main Street in Auburn, and led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance. B. Roll Call City Councilmerimbers present: Deputy Mayor Holman, Rich Wagner, Bill Peloza, Largo Wales, Wayne Osborne, Claude DaCorsi and Yolanda Trout. Department Directors and.staff members present included: Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, City Attorney Daniel B. Heid, Innovation and Technology Director Paul Haugan, Chief of Police Bob Lee, Human Resources and Risk Management Director Rob Roscoe, Community Development and Public Works Director Kevin Snyder, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Director of Administration Dana Hinman, Property and Facilities Analyst Josh Arndt, Assistant Director of Engineering Services7City Engineer Ingrid Gaub, Assistant Director of Community Development Services Jeff Tate, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam. II. ANNOUNCEMENTS; PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS A. Proclamat'ion - Buy Local Campaign Mayor Backus to proclaim November28th - December 31st, 2015 as "Buy Local Campaign" in the City of Auburn and encourage residents to support our local retail establishments. Mayor Backus read a proclamation declaring November 28 to December 31, 2015 as "Buy Local Campaign" in the city of AubuYn and encouraged residents to suppoR local retail and restaurant establishments during the holiday season and throughout the year: B. Auburn Valley Humane Society Loan Repayment Presentation Executive Dire.ctor Phil Morgan, Auburn Valley Humane Society, to update the Gify Council on the loan repaymen4. Phil Morgan, Executive Direcfor of the Aubum Valley Humane Sociery (AVHS), and representatives frorii the AVHS Board and volunteers were in attendance to provide the City Council with an update on AVHS and significant milestones. Using PowerPoint slides, Mr. Morgan reviewed the formation of AVHS and the partnership between AVHS and the City ofAuburn. In 2011, the City Council, by resolution, entered into a Professional Services Agreement with the Auburn Valley Humane Society to prbviiie sheltering and licensing sales for lost and abandoned animals for the City of Aubum, and AVHS opened its doors to the public on January 1, 2013 at 4910 A Street SE. Mr. Morgan reviewed the animal sta4is4ics and was pleased to announce the AVHS shelter has not euthanized any adoptable animals. Volunteers are an integral part of the success of AVHS Page 1 of 8 and AVHS volunteers have spent 76,887 hours cleaning kennels and cages, feeding and caring for animals, greeting customers,fostering animals and assisting in fundraisers and events. Rick Oliveira, current president of the AVHS Board, shared the mission of AVHS to provide shelter, quality care and love for all lost, mistreated and abandoned animals in Auburn. AVHS ufilizes all available resources to ensure each animal is placed in4o a loving and forever home and promotes responsible pet ownership through educa4ion and outreach, AVHS Past President Dr. Don Edwards presented a check in the amount of $102,548.00 check to the City as repayment of a loan for startup funds. Dr. Edwards thanked the community for thei�support which allowed AVHS to repay the loan one year early. Dr. Edwards thanked former Councilmember John Partridge for his work and support in creation of AVHS. III. APPOINTMENTS A. Board and Commission Appointments Ciry Council to approve the following boards and commission appointments:. Arts Commission Heather Longhurst to be appointed to the Auburn Arts Commission for a three year term to expire December 31, 2018. Deputy Mayor Holman moved and Councilmember Trout seconded to confirm the appointment of Heather Longhurst to the Arts Commission. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 Auburn Lod in Tax Adviso Board Sharon Khera to e appointed to the Aub.urn Lodging Tax Advisory Board for a three year term to expire December3l, 2018. Deputy Mayor Holman moved and Councilmember Osborne seconded to confirm the appointment of Sharon Khera to the Auburn Lodging Tax Advisory Board. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 Civil Service Commission Heidi Harris to be appointed to fill the unexpired tertn of Roger Thordarson for a term fo expire on December 31, 2016. Deputy Mayor Holman moved and Councilmember Wales seconded to confrm the appointment of Heidi Harris to the Givil Service Commission. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 IV. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS Resolution No. 5187 was added to the agenda, V. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS 8� CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings No public hearing was scheduled for this evening. Page 2 of 8 B. Audience Participation This is the p/ace on the agenda where the publrc is invited to speak to the City Council on any issue. Those wishing to speak are reminded to sign in on the form provided. Virgnia Haugen, 2503 R St SE, Auburn Ms. Haugen commented that she enjoyed 4he Santa Parade. Ms. Haugen also corrimented favorably regarding the Mary Olson Farm and the Auburn Valley Humane Society. Auburn Police Detective Doug Faini and Auburn Police Sergeant Dan O'Neill Detective Faini and Sergeant O'Neill spoke in support of Resolution Nos. 5185 and 5186, which approve the Collective Bargaining Agreements for the Auburn Police Guild and the Auburn Police Sergeants' Association for 2016-2018. They thanked Human Resourc.es and.Risk Management Director Rob Roscoe and his team for a fair collective bargaining agreement. 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. Gouncilmember Weles reported Councilmember Osborne and she reviewed 4he claims and payroll vouchers as presented on this evening's Consen4 Agenda and recommends their approval. Mayor Backus noted next year's ad hoc committee will have new membership. Councilmember Wales advised the ad hoc committee will consist of Councilmembers Trout and DaCorsi. VII. CONSENT AGENDA Aq 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 November 16, 2015 Regular Ci4y Council Meeting B. Minutes of the November 12, 2015 Special City Council Meeting C. Claims Vouchers (Coleman) Claims voucher numbers 436310 through 436560 in the amount of $4,091,000.02 and fou�wire transfers in the amount of$1;382;110.60 and dated December 7, 2015. p. Payroll Vouchers (Coleman) Payroll voucher numbers 536009 through 536086 in the amount of$408,216.41 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of$1,437,372.73 for a grand to.tal of$1,845,589.14 for the period covering November 12, 2015 to November 25, 2015. E. Public Works Project No. CP1109 (Sriyiier) City Council approve Final Pay Estirriate No. 3 to Contract No. 15-05 in the amount of$159,515.80 and accept construction of Project No. CP1109 - Hi Grest Drive Storm Pipeline Repair and Replacement Page 3 of 8 Deputy Mayor Holman moved and Councilmember Osborne seconded to approve the Consent Agenda. 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. 6570, Second Reading (Coleman) An Ordinance of the City Council of 4he City of Auburn, Washington, amending Ordinance No. 6533, the. 2015-2016 Biennial Budget ordinance, as amended by O�ilinance No. 6558 and Ordinance No, 6563, authorizing amendment to the City of Auburn 2015-2016 budget as se4 forth in Schedule "A" and Schedule "B" First reading of Ordinance No. 6570 occurred on November 16, 2015. MOTION TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 6570 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 B. Ordinance No. 6571,Second Reading (Coleman) An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Ordinance No. 6533, the 2015-2016 Biennial Budget ordinance, as amended by Ordinance No. 6558, Ordinance No. 6563, and Ordinance No. 6570, authorizing amendment to the City of Auburn 2015-2016 Budget as set forth in Schedule "A" and Schedule "B" The first reading of Ordinance No. 6571 occurred on November 16, 2015. MOTION TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 6571 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 C. Ordinance No. 6582, First Reading (Snyder) An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Section 10.41.020 of the Aubum City Code, entitled "Restricted Parking Zone Established" for the purpose of revising code language to clarify in4ent Deputy Mayor Holman moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 6582. Councilmember Osborne moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to table Ordinance No. 6582 and refer it to a Council study session. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 D. Ordinance No. 6583, First Reading (Snyder) An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Section 19.04.040 of the Aubum City Code, enti4led "Assessment of Impact Fees" for the purpose of revising code language to clarify intenf Deputy Mayor Holman moved and Councilmember Wales seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 6583. E. Ordinance No. 6584, First Reading (Snyder) An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, adopting the 2015 City of Auburn Comprehensive Plan Page 4 of 8 Deputy Mayor Holman moved and Councilmember DaCorsi seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 6584. Gouncilmember Wales noted some schools were inadvertently omitted from fhe document. Councilmember Peloza noted page 491 includes the term '`markefing director" which should be replaced with "appropriate responsible person". Director Snyder stated he will proVide the working matrixes,.that were provided to Planning Cortimission members, to Councilmembers for their information. CouncilmembeF Osborne commended staff for 4heir work on the Plan. Deputy Mayor Holman advised he receiVed copies of two letters from the Puget Sound Regional Council commending Auburn staff for 4he Plan document: XI. RESOLUTIONS A. Resolution No. 5176 (Snyder) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, setting a public hearing to consider_an amendment to Franchise Agreement No,. 1.3-37 Ordinance No. 6491 with T-Mobile West LLC to add an additional location CouncilmemberOsborne moved and Councilmember Trout seconded to atlopt _ . Resolution No. 5176. Councilmember Osborne adVised the Resolution sets a public liearing on January 4, 2016 on the request of T-Mobile to erect an antenna on a 74-foot pole. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 B. Resolutibn No. 5179 (Snyder) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, setting a public hearing to consider the vacation of right-of-way o.f 64th Ayenue South, South of South 300th Street, within the City of Auburn, Washington Gouncilmember Osborne moved and Gouncilmember DaCorsi seconded to _ _ adopt Res.olution No. 5179. Councilmember Osborne advised the Resolution sets a date for a public Fiearing on a vacation petition. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 C. Resolution No. 5181 (Heid) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending 4he City of Aubum Fee Schedule 4o adjust for 2016 fees Deputy Mayor Holman mo4ed and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5181. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 D. Resolution No. 5185 (Roscoe) A Resolution of the City Council of the City ofAuburn, Washington, approving the Collective Bargaining Ag�eement between the City of Auburn and the Auburn Police Guild for 2016-2018 Page.5 of 8 Councilmember Wales moved and Deputy Maqor Holman seconded to adopt Resolution No: 5185. Councilmember Wales ezpressed appreciation to Human Resources and Risk Management Director Roscoe for p�ofessional representation of administration throughout the negotiation of the contract. Councilmember DaCorsi expressed appreciation and gratitude to the Auburn police officers. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 E. Resolution No. 5186 (Roscoe) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving fhe Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Auburn and the Aubum Police Sergeants' Association for 2016-2018 Councilmember Wales moved and Councilmember Trout seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5186. Councilmember Wales spoke in support of the Resolution and 4hanked Human Resources and Risk Management Director Roscoe and Auburn Police for their leadership. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 F. Resolution No. 5187 A Resolution of the City Council of 4he Ci.ty of Auburn, Washington, establishing a moratorium on acceptance or processing of applications and other licenses, permits and approval5forresiden4ial uses in property within the C-1; Light Commercial Zone Resolution No. 5187 was added to the agenda. Councilmember Peloza moved and Deputy Mayor Holman seconded to adopt Resolu4ion No. 5187. DirectorSnyder explained the Resolution would establish a one-year moratorium on the acceptance and processing of applications, licenses and other associated applications for residentiel uses in the C-1, Light Cortimercial Zone. Director Snyder reported over the last year, staff members have recei0ed applications for residential uses in the C=1 Zone and thYough that effort, staff members have had internal conversations and consultations with the Mayor about the continued appropriateness of residential uses in the C-1 Zone. The City currently has 261 parcels assigned the C-1 zoning designation. Councilmember Wagner expressed suppoR for 4he moratorium. He suggested staff emphasize that the moraforium would not affect current applications. Deputy Mayor Holman stated he was hesitant to supp.ort the moratorium at first; however, since the moratorium affects only residential uses in a C-1 zone and with the assurance the moratorium will likely last less than a year, he will support the Resolution. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 G. Resolution No. 5188 (Mayor Backus) Page 6 of 8 A Resolution of the City Councii of the City:of Auburn, Washington, updating the City of Auburn's vision statement and mission statement and estabhshmg the City of Auburn's Core Values Councilmember Wales moved and Councilmember DaCorsi seconded to adopt Resolu4ion No. 5188. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: 7-0 H. Resolution No. 5189 (Snyder) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, dedicating property acquired liy the City of Aubum for the S. 277th Reconstruction Project as right-of-way Depury Mayor Holman moved and Councilmember Osborne seconded to ad"opt Resolution No. 5189. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 I. Resolution No. 5190 (Roscoe) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving the Collective Bargaining Agreement bet4✓een tHe City of Auburn and the Auburn Police Management Association for 2016-2018 Councilmember Osborne moved and Deputy Mayor Holman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5190. Councilmember Osbome advised Resolution No. 5190 approves a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Police Commanders. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 �. Resolution No. 5191 (Snyder) A Resolution of the City Councd of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the City to expend funds to abate the litter, �unk, weeds and attractive nuisance in the City of Auburn and authorizing steps to recover the City's costs thereof Councilrriember Peloza moved and Councilmember Trout seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5191. Councilmember Peloza stated code enforcement has identified four properties that require abatement of litter, junk, weeds, inoperable vehicles, and attractive nuisances.. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 XII. MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS At this time the Mayor and City Council may report on their sigriificant City-related activities since the /ast regular Council meeting. A. From the Council Councilmember DaCorsi reported on his attendance at the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Legislatide Priorities Committee, where the Committee re-emphasized the AWC city priorities for the 2016 legislative session: infrastructure, sustainability, emergency responsiveness, the Public Records Act, human services/homelessness and affordable housing. Councilmember Peloza reported he attended the South County Area Page 7 of 8 Transportation Board meeting. Councilmember Trout reported she attended the Domestic Violence Initiative Regional Task Force meeting. The Task Force will be changing its name to the Coalition Ending Gender Bias Violence. Counciimember Osborne thanked the Council and citizens for the opportunity to serve the citizens of Auburn for the last four years on fhe City Council. Councilmember Osborne also thanked City staff for the work they do for the City. Councilmember Osborne thanked Mayor Backus and Councilmembers for their assistance, guidance and friendship. B. From 4he Mayor Mayor Backus reported on her attendance at the Lakeview Elementary DARE graduation, fhe Sound Cities Association annual meeting, the Lakeland Elementary DARE graduation, the Tree Lighting and Santa Parade, and emceed the Red, White and Blue Concert at the Performmg Arts Center. Mayor Backus thanked Councilmember Osborne for his service on the Council and his past service on the Planning Commission and Ai�port Advisory Board. Mayor Backus expressed her appreciafion #o Councilmember Osborne for his time dedicated to the citizens of Auburn. XIII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:16 p.m. APPROVED this 4th day of January, 2016. AN Y A , AYOR D ielle Daskam, City Clerk Page 8 of 8