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February 1, 2016 - 7:00 PM
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'WASHINGTON MINUTES
I. 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 Auburn City Hall, 25 West Main Street in Auburn. Mayor
Backus led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
B. Roll Call
City Councilmembers present: Deputy Mayor Wales, Bob Baggett, Claude
DaCorsi, John Holman, Bill Peloza, Yolanda Trout, and Rich Wagner.
Department Directors and staff members present included: Finance Director
Shelley Coleman, Community Development and Public Works Director Kevin
Snyder, Director of Administration Dana Hinman, Assistant Director of
Engineering Services/City Engineer Ingrid Gaub, Parks, Arts and Recreation
Director Da.ryl Faber, Innovation and Technology Director Paul
Haugan, Police Commander Mike Hirman, Assistant City Attorney Doug
Ruth and City Clerk Danielle Daskam.
II. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
A. MultiCare Health System Presentation
Bill Robertson, President & CEO and Lois Berstein, Sr. Vice President of
Community Health Services
Mr. Bill Robertson, President of MultiCare Health System, spoke
abouf MultiCare's partnership with the City of Auburn and others to be part of
a Blue Ribbon Committee with a goal of Auburn as the healthiest city in the
state of Washington.
Mayor Backus reported the kickoff meeting for Auburn-the Healthiest City in
Washington Blue Ribbon Committee will take place in the next few weeks.
The program will be managed by Pat Bailey on behalf of the City of Auburn.
Mayor Backus stated it is not acceptable that the life expectancy for residents
of South King County is 10-13 years lower than residents of east and north
King County. Mayor Backus thanked MultiCare and other members of the
Blue Ribbon Committee for their support in building a healthier Auburn.
B. Goodwill Ambassadors Proclamation
Mayor Backus to proclaim Cami Werden, Miss Auburn 2016 and Jaclyn
Seifert, Miss Auburn's Outstanding Teen 2016 as "Goodwill Ambassadors for
the City of Auburn" during their year of service to the Auburn community.
Mayor Backus read and presented a proclamation designating Miss Auburn
2016 Cami Werden and Miss Aubum's. Outs4anding Teen 2016 Jaclyn
Seifert as "Goodwill Ambassadors for the City of Auburn."
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Mayor Backus congratulated each young lady for their accomplishments.
Miss Auburn Cami Werden and Miss Auburn's Outstanding Teen Jaclyn
Seifert thanked Mayor Backus, the Couhcil, and the community for their
support, and each spoke regarding their platForm and their g�atitude and
anticipation to serve as goodwill embassadors for the City.
III. APPOINTMENTS
A. Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Mayor and City Council to approve the following Boards and Commission
appoiritments. The appointments are each a three year term and will
expire on December 31, 2018:
Airaort Board
Sparrow Tang
Gary Gustafson
Auburn Lodging Tax Advisorv Board
Andy Cho
Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to
confirm the appointment of Sparrow Tang and Gary Gustafson to fhe Airport
Board and Andy Cho to fhe Auburn Lodging Tax Advisory Board for a three
year term expiring December 31, 2018.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
IV. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
There was no change to the agenda.
V. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARING8 8 CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
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 slgn in on
the fo�n provided.
Rich Rutkowski, 2554 Forest Ridge Drive SE, Auburn
Mr. Rutkowski introduced himself as a resident of the Forest Ridge
neighborhood and presented each Councilmember with a handout labeled
"Presentation of Petitions to the Mayor & City Council." Mr. Rutkowski
recalled that Ordinance No. 4785 and Resolution No. 2665 provide that
access to the two stub streets between the Riverwalk and Forest Ridge
neighborhoods shall be gated and barricaded and shall be open for
emergencies only. Mr. Rutkowski explained that petitions were circulated in
both neighborhoods — one to open the gates and the other to keep the gates
locked. Mr. Rutkowski presented the signed petitions from residents of
the Forest Ridge neighborhood. According to Mr. Rutkowski, 4he majority of
those signing the petitions in the Forest Ftidge neighborhood request the City
Council confirm the previous orclinance and resolution and keep the gates
between the two neighborhoods locked and barricaded except for
emergencies.
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Joe Santamaria, 2309 28th Court SE, Auburn
Mr. Santamaria spoke on behalf of the members of
the Riverwalk Homeowners' Association (HOA). Mr. Santamaria presented
the signed petitions from residents of the Riverwalk neighborhood.
According to Mr. Santamaria, the majority of those signing the petitions in
the Riverwalk neighborhood request the City Council confirm the previous
ordinance and resolution and keep the gates between the two neighborhoods
locked and barricaded except for emergencies to ensure the stability and
tranquility of the neighborhoods.
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
recommendetions 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 that she and
Councilmember DaCorsi reviewed claims and payroll vouchers as presented and
described on this evening's Consent Agenda, and the committee recommends
their approval.
Deputy Mayor Wales reported on behalf of the Council ad hoc committee
on committees. The committee will be reviewing the committee structure and
implementing a reporting form for committee work. Deputy Mayor Wales added
that she has requested Mayor BacKus designate a staff person fo assist the
committee in completing its work.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed on the Consent Agenda are considered by the City Council to be
roufine and will be enacted by one mofion in fhe form listed.
A. Minutes of the January 19, 2016 City Council Meeting
B. Claims Vouchers (Coleman)
Claims voucher numbers 437183 through 437348 in the amount of
$1,943,037.32 and four wire transfers in the amount of$164,685.98 and
dated February 1, 2016.
C. Payroll Vouchers (Coleman)
Payroll check numbers 536193 through 536225 in the amount of
$689,429.77 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of
$1,387,256.78 for a grand total of $2,076,686.55 for the period
covering January 14, 2016 to January 27, 2016.
D. Public Works Project No. CP1412 (Snyder)
City Council approve Change Order No. 2 in the amount of$94,555.44 to
Contract No. 15-12 for work on Project No. CP1412 (Auburn Community and
Teen Center).
Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Baggett seconded to
approve the Consent Agenda.
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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. 6587, First Reading (Coleman)
An Ordinance of the Ci4y Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the issuance of a Limited Tax General Obligafion Refunding
Bond of the City in the principal amount of not to exceed $4,000,000 for the
purpose of refunding certain outstanding Limited Tax General Obligation
Bonds of the City; providing the form of the bond; and authorizing the sale of
the bond
Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to adopt
Ordinance No. 6587.
Deputy Mayor Wales reported the ordinance was discussed in a
previous study session.
In response to a question from Councilmember DaCorsi regarding
legal investments referenced on page 15 of the ordinance document, Bond
Counsel Deanna Gregory of Pacifica Law Group explained the language in
Section 9 of the ordinance is controlled liy both federal and state law. The
bond proceeds will be placed in an escrow account and be used solely to pay
debt service to pay off the refunded bonds and not be invested in any cost of
issuance.
B. Ordinance No. 6588, First Reading (Coleman)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the Gity of Auburn, Washington,
establishing the Local Sales and Use Tax rate for Local Revitalization
Financing for 2016
Councilmember Holman moved and Deputy Mayor Wales seconded to adopt
Ordinance No. 6588.
Councilmember Holman explained the ordinance levies a tax credit against
state sales tax for local revitalization financing of public improyements.
XI. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5203 (Faber)
A Resolution of the City Couhcil of the City of Aubum, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to the Conservatibn Futures
Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between King County and the City of
Auburn for Open Space Acquisition Projects
Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Trout seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 5203.
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Resolution No. 5203 amends the Conservation Futures Interlocal Agreement
between the City and King County to allow for alloca4ion of funds for open
space acquisition and development beneficial to the campus at Les Gove
Park.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Resolution No. 5204 (Hinman)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
approving the Lodging Tax Grant disbursements recommended by the
Auburn Lodging Tax Advisory Committee and the Auburn Tourism Board
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember DaCorsi seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5204.
Resolution No. 5204 approves allocation of lodging tax dollars as
recommended by the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
C. Resolution No. 5207 (Coleman)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Aubum, Washington,
authorizing the City of Auburn to impose a Sales and Use Tax as authorized
by RCW 82.14.415 as a credit against State Sales and Use Tax, relating to
annexations
Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 5207.
Resolution No. 5207 levies a 0.1% sales tax credit against the state sales tax
for annexation of the Lea Hill area.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
D. Resolution No. 5208 (Snyder)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor to accep4 federal grant funds to be administered
through the Washington State Department of Transportation
Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Trout seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 5208.
Deputy Mayor Wales stated the resolution authorizes the Mayor to accept
federal grant funds through the Washington State Department of
Transportation for streets. The funds will be used for the Lake Tapps
Parkway Preservation Project and the 15th Street NW/NE Preservation
Project.
Councilmember Wagner stated the funding is an example of the
preservation funding allocated through the Puget Sound Regional Council
(PSRC) over the years and which the PSRC is considering to reduce.
Councilmember Wagner spoke in favor of continuing to use federal funds for
street and road preservation.
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 signi�cant City-related
acfivities since the /ast regular Council meeting.
A. From the Council
Deputy Mayor Wales reported on the work of the Junior City Council, whose
members will travel to Washington, DC, in March and attend fhe National
League of Cities Conference. Deputy Mayor Wales also spoke regarding the
County Board of Health efforts relating to the Zika yirus and vaping
regulations.
Councilmember DaCorsi reported on his attendance at the Regional Transit
Committee meeting where the Committee voted on its Strategic Plan and
received a briefng on service guidelines for the Regional Transit
Committee.
Councilmember Holman reported on his attendance at 4he ribbon cutting
ceremony for the Green River College Mel Lindbloom Student
Union Building. The new student union building is named for the first
president of Green River College, and its construction was funded by the
studenfs fhrough a tax on themselves.
Couhcilmember Peloza reminded that the National League of
Cities prescription drug discount program is available to residents of the City
of Auburn. The prescription drug discount card program began in the city in
2009, and in the past six years has provicied $157,000.00 in savings to
7,600 parficipants. Councilmember Peloza also reported on his attendance
at the Green Duwamish Watershed Advisory Group meefing.
Councilmember Baggett reported on his attendance at the Association of
Washington Cities legislative days at the capitol and where Councilmembers
had the opportunity to visit with state legislators and convey the City's
legislative agenda.
Councilmember Trout reported on her participation in a Domestic Violence
Task Force teleconference, where members of the Task Force discussed
upcoming agenda items and pending legislation related to firearms
surrender.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus reported on her attendance at 4he U.S. Congress of Mayors
where she met with aides for Senator Murray and Congressman Reichert to
discuss the legislative priorities of the City, participated as a member of the
Veterans Affairs Task Force, and visited the White House and met with
President Obama. Mayor Backus also reported on her attendance at the
Miss Auburn Scholarship Program, a meeting with Congressman
ReicheR regarding the General Services Administration's project for a
replacement building, and the Sound Transit Board meeting where Mayor
Backus made the motion that will reinstate funding for the second parking
garage in Auburn. Mayor Backus also reporteii she attended the Sound
Cities Association Executive Board retreat where she was elected president
of the Board for the Sound Cities Association for the upcoming year.
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XIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned
at 7;57 p.m.
APPROVED this 16th day of February, 2016.
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NANCY B < , MA OR Da iel Daskam, City Clerk
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