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�, CALL TO ORDER
A. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Nancy Backus called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers at Aubum City Hall, 25 West Main Street in Aubum.
Mayor Backus led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
B. Roll Call
City Councilmembers present: Bob Baggett, Claude DaCorsi, John
Holman (Deputy Mayor), Bill Peloza, Yolanda Trout, Rich Wagner and
Largo Wales.
Department Directors and staff members in attendance included: Chief of
Police Bob Lee, Director of Administration Dana Hinman, City Attorney
Daniel B. Heid, Community Development and Public Works Director Kevin
Snyder, Assistant Director of Engineering Services/City Engineer Ingrid
Gaub, Engineering Aide Amber Price, Human Resources and Risk
Management Director Rob Roscoe, Planning Services Manager Jeff Dixon,
Innovation and Technology Director Paul Haugan, Finance Director Shelley
Coleman, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam.
II. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Miss Auburn Scholarship Program Days Proclamation
Mayor Backus to proclaim January 22 and 23, 2016 as Miss Auburn and
Miss Auburn's Outstanding Teen Days in the city of Auburn.
Mayor Backus greeted contestants for the Miss Auburn and Miss Auburn's
Outstanding Teen scholarship program. Each contestant introduced
herself and reported on her sponsor and described her platForm. Miss
Auburn contestants in attendance included: Heather Haggin sponsored by
Auburn Noon Lions, Allison Amador sponsored by Kiwanis of the Valley,
Megan Kickner sponsored by the Rotary Club of P,uburn, Whitney Van
Vleet sponsored by Longhorn Barbecue, Sarah Gleason sponsored by
Noon Kiwanis Club of Auburn, Arden McCarthy sponsored by Scotty's
General Construction, Angela Suresh sponsored by Gerry Honeysett
Construction, Cami Werden sponsored 6y Don Small and Sons, and Keely
Franchini, 2015 Miss Auburn's Outstanding Teen. Miss Auburn's
Outstanding Teen contestants in attendance included: Kasidy Love
sponsored by Bogey's Public House, Kamsi Onyenna sponsored by Puget
Sound Printing, Alexis Florence sponsored by Oddfellas Pub and Eatery,
Jhaydee Francisco sponsored by Sound Credit lUnion, Jayni Bohannon
sponsored by Fitchett Benedict and Clark, Nicole Propst sponsored by
Cascade Eye and Skin Center, Kaobi Onyenna sponsored by BTC
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Insurance, Skylar Erickson sponsored by Waste Management, Jaclyn
Seifert sponsored by Auburn Chevrolet, and McKenna Webb sponsored
by Molen Orthodontics.
Mayor Backus read a proclamation declaring January 22 and 23, 2016 as
Miss Auburn and Miss Auburn's OutstancJing Teen Days in the city of
Auburn.
III. APPOINTnAENTS
A. Election of Deputy Mayor
City Attorney Heid reviewed the process for selecting Deputy
Mayor pursuant 4o Section 12 of the Council Rules of Procedu�e.
Deputy Mayor Holman nominated Councilmember Largo Wales.
Councilmember Trout nominated Deputy Mayor John Holman; however,
Deputy Mayor Holman declined the nomination.
There being no other nominations, Councilmember Wales was elected
Deputy Mayor by a majority vote..
B. Arts Commission Appointment
City Council to confirm the appoinfinent of Trudi Moses to the Arts
Commission for a three year term to expire January 31, 2018.
Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Trout seconded to
confirm the appointmen4 of Trudi Moses to the Arts Commission.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
C. Board and Commission Reappointments
City Council to confirm the following board and commission reappointments
for three year terms ending December 31, 2018:
Airoort Board
John Tlieisen
Arts Commission
Nancy Colson
Cemeterv Board
Arnie Gaili
Human Services Committee
JoAnne Walters
Parks 8� Recreation Board
Vicki Gilthvedt
Planninq Commission
Jack Smith
Roger Lee
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Salarv Commission
Terry Hurlbut
Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to
confirm the following re-appointments for three year terms ending
December 31, 2018: John Theisen to the Airport Board, Nancy Colson to
the Arts Commission, Arnie Galli to the Cemetery Board, JoAnne Walters
to the Human Services Committee, Vicki Gilthvedt to the Parks and
Recreation Board, Jack Smith and Roger Lee to the Planning Commission,
and Terry Hurlbut to fhe Salary Commission.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
IV. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
Resolution No. 5194 was added to the agenda.
V. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS 8 CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1. Public Hearing for RigHt-of-Way Vacation V2-15 (Snyder)
City Council to conduct a public hearing on the proposed vacation of
right-of-way of 64th Avenue South, south of South 300th Street
(Vacation V2-15)
Engineering Aide Amber Price presented the staff report on the
request of Schneider Homes for the vacation of right-of-way of the
south 137.85 feet of 64th Avenue South, south of 300th Street. The
proposed vacation consists of 4,131 square feet of right-of-
way bordered on the east and west by parcels owned by the
applicant. The applicant proposes to incorporate the right-of-way in
the development of the ad�oining lots and the preliminary plat of
Wyncrest Division II.
The right-of-way was originally deeded to King County to settle a
property tax debt in 1963. The property was used as right-of-way by
King County and formally converted to righ4-of-way by the County in
1987. The area was annexed to the City on January 1, 2008.
The application has been reviewed by City staff and utility purveyors,
and it has been determined that the right-of-way is no longer
necessary to meet the needs of the City. Staff recommends approval
of the vacation with reservation of access easements for Puget Sound
Energy and Bonneville Power Administration and compensation to the
City for the full appraised value of the right-of-way in the amount of
$20,700.00.
Public benefit for the vacation includes decreased right-of-way
maintenance obligations and increased property tax revenue, as the
vacated right-of-way will be incorporated into a building lot.
Councilmember Wagner inquired about how the value of the right-of-
way is determined. Ms. Price advised the applicant is requirec�age 3 of 10
provide an appraisal by a licensed appraiser that is reviewed
and approved by the City Engineer.
Mayor Backus opened the public hearing at 7:25 p.m. There was no
public comment and 4he hearing was closed.
2. Public Hearing for Franchise Agreement No. 13-37, Amendment No. 1
(Snyder)
City Council to conduct a public hearing on the application from
T-Mobile West, LLC, for a non-exclusive franchise for the right of entry,
use and occupation of certain public right(s)-of way within the city,
expressly to install, construct, erect, operate, maintain, repair, relocate
and remove its facilities in, on, upon, along and/or across those righ4(s)
-of-way. The purpose of.the public hearing is to determine public
benefit and impact, applicant compliance, public right-of-way capacity
to accommodate the telecommunication system, potenfial disruption of
public right-of way, and present and future use of the public right-of-
way.
Engineering Aide Amber Price presented the staff report on the
request from T-Mobile West LLC to amend their existing Franchise
Agreement No. 13-37 in order to build in the City's right-of-way an
additional wireless telecommunications facility adjacent to 11534 SE
318th Place. The applicant proposes to replace the existing 33 foot
Puget Sound Energy pole located in the right-of-way of 116th Avenue
SE with a new 54 foot pole that they would attached antennas. Ms.
Price dispiayed a rendering of the proposed antenna. Currently there
are no height restrictions in the right-of-way. The roadway
classification of 116th Avenue SE is residential collector, and the
posted speed limit is 25 miles per hour. Zoning in the area is R7 and
the land use classification is single family.
Property owners within a 1,000 foot radius of the pole location were .
notified of the proposed amendment.
Ms. Price reported all permits for the location would be reviewed,
approved and managed through the City's permitting processes. The
replacement pole is required fo be located as far back in the right-of-
way as possible so that if, and when, a new sidewalk along the street
is constructed, the pole will not have to be relocated and will not
impede pedestrian or vehicular traffc.
Two written comments were received from the public for the
record: Thomas Pike located at 11533 SE 318th Place expressing
opposition to the amendment, and Don Bushell, owner of 31509 117th
Place SE, expressing support for the amendment.
Deputy Mayor Wale.s questioned whether construction of a sidewalk
along the area could be a condition of the amendment. Director
Snyder and Assistant Director Gaub both indicated it would be a
difficulf legal nexus to prove the impact of the replacement pole
warrants a new sidewalk in the area where a sidewalk does not
already exist.
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In response to a question from Councilmember B.aggett, Assistant
Director Gaub reported T-Mobile has received its permit from the
Federal Aviation Administration, and the permit does not require a light
at the top of the pole.
In response to a question from Councilmember Trout on responsibility
for maintenance of the landscape area near the pole, Assistant
Director Gaub explained the City Code requires the adjacent property
owner to maintain the landscaped area.
Mayor Backus opened the hearing at 7:35 p.m. There was no pubiic
comment, and the hearing was closed.
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 from the audience requested to address the Council.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for Council review.
VI. COUNCIL AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Ad Hoc Committee Chairs may report on #he status of their ad hoc
Council Committees'progress on assigned fasks and may give their
recommendations to the City Council, if any.
Councilmember Trout reported on behalf of the Council ad hoc committee that
reviews claims and payroll vouchers. Councilmember Trout reported
Councilmember DaCorsi and she reviewed claims and payroll vouchers as
presented and described on this evening's Consent Agenda and recommend
their approval.
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 December 7, 2015 City Council Meeting
B. Minutes of the December 14, 2015 Special City Council Meeting
C. Claims Vouchers (Coleman)
Claims voucher numbers 436561 4hrough 436758 in the amount of
$4,817,116.39 and twb wire transfers in the amount of $668,673.73 and
dated December 21, 2015.
D. Claims Vouchers (Coleman)
2015 claims voucher numbers 436760 through 436926 in the amount of
$2,618,709.34 and two wire transfers in the amount of $146,002.97 and
dated January 4, 2016.
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2016 claims voucher numbers 436759 and 436927 through 436938 in the
amount of$92,765.32 and dated January 4, 2016.
E. Payroll Vouchers (Coleman)
Payroll check numbers 536087 through 536125 in the amount of
$952,932.59, electronic deposit transmissions m the amount of
$1,396,176.60 for a grand total of$2,349,109.19 for the period covering
November 26, 2015 to December 16, 2015.
F. Payroll Vouchers (Coleman)
Payroll check numbers 536126 through 536156 in the amount of
$667,926.47, elec4ronic deposit transmissions in the amount of
$1,373,159.91 for a grand total of $2,041,086.38 for the period
covering December 17, 2015 to December 30, 2015.
G. Public Works Project No. CP1208 (Snyder)
Ci4y Council approve Change Order No. 2 in the amount of$54,681.35 to
Contract No. 14-10 for work on Project No. CP1208 (Sewer Pump Station
Improvements)
Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember DaCorsi seconded to
approve the Consent Agenda,
The Consent Agenda includes minutes, claims and payroll vouchers, and
Public Works Project No. CP1109 change order.
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. 6575, First Reading (Snyder)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Ordinance No. 6491 and the T-Mobile West, LLC
Franchise No.13-37 to add an additional location
Councilmember Holman moved and Councilmember Trout seconded to
adopt Ordinance No. 6575.
Councilmember Peloza inquired regarding the five points contained in the
public comment letter from Mr. Pike. Assistant Director Gaub noted that
some of Mr. Pike's comments relate to private property, which is not
covered by the franchise agreement. T-Mobile's proposal to, locate an
equipment building on a separate, privately-owned parcel will go through a
separate permitting process.
Councilmember DaCorsi inquired whether any disruption of service will
occur with the replacement ofithe pole. Assistant Director Gaub indicated
Puget Sound Energy has not provided informa4ion on any potential ut'ility
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disruption to replace the pole. Councilmember DaCorsi requested that
Council be advised of any potential disruption of service.
Councilmember Wagner recommended that the rendering of the pole and
antenna, as it appears on Exhibit A2 of the agenda packet, be included as
part of the exhibits to the ordinance. Addifionally, Councilmember Wagner
recommended language added to the ordinance to provide that any change
in appearance of the antenna would require an amendment to the
ordinance.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Deputy Mayor Wales seconded to
amend Ordinance No. 6575 to include Exhibit A2 in the ordinance and add
a paragraph providing that any substantial geometric change to the
antenna would require approval by the Council.
Councilmember Peloza inquired regarding any electromagnetic emissions
from the antenna. Mr. Drew Thatche�, representing T-Mobile, explained
the purpose of fhe antenna is to transmit electromagnetic waves. Mr.
Thatcher offered to provide recent information from international
organizations that have reviewed potential impact of electromagnetic
emissions. Mr. Thatcher stated the exposures are far below the thresholds.
Director Snyder added that the Federal Communications Act of 1996
preclude local governments from consideration of any impact of
electromagnetic emissions as it is regulated by the Federal
Communications Commission.
Councilmember Wales requested additional information on sidewalks along
116th Street prior to the second reading of the ordinance.
In response to a question from Counciimember Peloza, Assistant Director
Gaub reported T-Mobile has two cell towers on the West Hill and AT&T has
a 96 foot tower on Auburn Way North.
B. Ordinance No. 6576, First Reading (Snyder)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn Washington,
vaca4ing right-of-way of 64th Avenue South, south of South 300th Street,
within the City of Auburn, Washington
Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Trout seconded to adopt
Ordinance No. 6576.
A public hearing on the proposed vacation was held earlier this evening.
C. Ordinance No. 6580, First Reading (Snyder)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
relating to planning; adopting annual Comprehensive Plan text
amendments pursuant to the provisions of RCW Chapter 36.70A
Councilmember DaCorsi moved and Deputy Mayor Wales seconded to
adopt Ordinance No. 6580.
Ordinance No. 6580 amends the Comprehensive Plan to include the 2015
City-initiated annual Comprehensive Plan amendments.
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p. Ordinance No. 6581, First Reading (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
Aubum City Code relating to school impact fees
Councilmember Holman moved and Councilmember Baggett seconded to
adopt Ordinance No. 6581.
Ordinance No. 6581 relates to 2016 revisions of school district impact
fees. Auburn City Code requires annual Council review of school impact
fees.
E. Ordinance No. 6583, Second Reading (Snyder)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
amending Section 19.04.040 of the Auburn City Code, entitled
"Assessment of Impact Fees" for the purpose of revising code language fo
clarify intent
Councilmember Holman noted the oriiinance provides for a change in
language related to 4raffic impact fees that would allow applicants to pay
the lowest rate in effect between the time that a building permit is submitted
and the time the City issues the permit.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
XI. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5193 (Roscoe)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement between the City of Auburn
and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
District Lodge No. 160
Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5193.
Resolution No. 5193 approves a Collective Bargaining Agreement between
the City and the International Association of Machinists, Local 160.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Resolution No. 5194
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
establishing a moratorium on the allowance, acceptance or processing of
applications for business licenses and other licenses, permits and
approvals for marijuana/cannabis related businesses and uses
Councilmember Holman moved and Deputy Mayor Wales seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5194.
Councilmember Holman spoke in favor of the moratorium. He noted state
law has changed and the potential impact on the City is unknown. A
moratorium will give fhe City adequate time to investigate the implications
of the change in state law on the City.
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Deputy Mayor Wales spoke in favor of the moratorium and agreed with
comments made by Councilmember Holman.
Counc'ilmember DaGorsi spoke in favor of the moratorium. Councilmember
DaCorsi pointed out 4he City's Planning Commission will be holding public
hearings on the matter and consider the impacts of the change in State law
on 4he City.
Councilmember Wagner encouraged citizens to contact their
legislators and demand the state do their job and ensure adequate
regulations are in place.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
C. Resolution No. 5195 (Roscoe)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Agreement for the EHCW
VEBA Trust Cooperative
Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5195.
Resolution No. 5195 approves an Interlocal Agreement with VEBA Trust
through Employers Health Coalition of Washington.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
XII. MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
At fhis time the Mayor and City Council may report on their significant City-
related activities since the last regular Counctl meeting.
A. From the Council
Deputy Mayor Wales reported on her attendance on the Solid Waste
Advisory Council, which is looking to increase the amount of recycling,
particularly in unincorporated King County. Deputy Mayor Wales also
reported she participated in the Auburn Food Bank Thanksgiving and
Christmas dinners: Deputy Mayor Wales commented on the number of
dinners the Food Bank was able to provide through the generosity of fhe
Auburn community.
Councilmember DaCorsi reported he enjoyed participating in several local
holiday events, particularly the free lighting ceremony in the City Hall plaza.
Councilmember Trout reported on her attendance at the tree lighting
celebration and other local holiday events.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus reported on fhe recent Sister City delegation visit from
Guanghan, Sichuan Province, China. Mayor BacKus also reported she
attended a recent Senior Center Coffee Hour with Councilmember Wagner,
the Auburn Bus Drivers Christmas Toy Giveaway, and fhe Aubum Food
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Bank and Valley Regional Fire Authority fire fighters toy drive and
giveaway.
XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 8:14 p.m. Mayor Backus recessed the meeting for a five minute intermission
and then to executive session for approximately 20 minutes in order to
discuss pending litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i). City Attorney Heid,
Human Resources and Risk Management Director Roscoe and Finance
Director Coleman attended 4he execu4ive session. It was indicated no action
would follow the executive session.
Mayor BacKus reconvened the meeting at 8:39 p.m.
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned
at 8:39 p.m.
APP VED this 19th d y of January, 2016.
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