HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-04-2016 Minutes CITY OF i. City Council Meeting
RNApril 4, 2016 -7:00 PM
I N Auburn City Hall
WASHINGTON;
MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER.
A. Pledge of Allegiance
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
Councilmembers in attendance: Deputy Mayor Largo Wales, Bob Baggett,
Claude DaCorsi, John Holman, Bill Peloza, Yolanda Trout-Manuel, and Rich
Wagner.
Department Directors and staff members in attendance included: Innovation
Technology Director Paul Haugan, City Attorney Daniel B. Held, Assistant Director
of Engineering Services/City Engineer Ingrid Gaub, Police Commander Mark
Caillier, Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Finance Director Shelley
Coleman, Veterans and Human Services Coordinator Erica Azcueta,
Environmental Services Manager Chris Andersen, Environmental Planner Jenna
Leonard, Assistant Director of Community Development Services Jeff Tate, and
City Clerk Danielle Daskam.
II. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Arbor Day Proclamation
Mayor Backus to proclaim April 12, 2016 as "Arbor Day" in the city of Auburn.
Mayor Backus read and presented a proclamation declaring April 12, 2016 as
Arbor Day in the city of Auburn to Bryce Landrud, Chair of the Auburn Urban Tree
Board, and urged residents to support efforts to protect trees and woodlands.
On behalf of the Urban Tree Board, Mr. Landrud invited all to attend the Arbor Day
festivities at Les Gove Park on April 12th.
B. National Service Recognition Day Proclamation
Mayor Backus to proclaim April 5, 2016 as "National Service Recognition Day" in
the city of Auburn.
Mayor Backus read and presented a proclamation declaring April 5, 2016 as
National Service Recognition Day in the city of Auburn to Veterans and Human
Services Coordinator Erica Azcueta. Accompanying Ms. Azcueta were City of
Auburn AmeriCorps members Jacquelyn Argyle, Nadia Yeracaris, and Samantha
Taylor. Mayor Backus presented each AmeriCorps member with Auburn's
Community Service Excellence Coin in recognition of the contributions to the
community by each AmeriCorps member. Each AmeriCorps member described
the activities she has been working on during her time with the City. Jacquelyn
Argyle is focusing on veterans services and programs, Nadia Yeracaris is focusing
on homelessness and services to the homeless, and Samantha Taylor is working
on community disaster preparedness programs.
C. Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclamation
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Mayor Backus to proclaim April 2016 as "Sexual Assault Awareness Month" in the
city of Auburn.
Mayor Backus read and presented a proclamation declaring April 2016 as Sexual
Assault Awareness Month in the city of Auburn to City of Auburn Domestic
Violence Victim Advocate Shelly David and Alix Compton of the King
County Sexual Assault Resource Center. Domestic Violence Victim Advocate
Shelly David, who also services as Vice President of the Coordinated
Community Response Against Domestic Violence (CCRADV), was accompanied
by members of CCRADV: Barbara Blywise, President; Janet Chance, Secretary;
and Nancy Agnew, Accountant.
D. Sikh Heritage Day Proclamation
Mayor Backus to proclaim April 14, 2016 as "Sikh Heritage Day" in the city of
Auburn.
Mayor Backus read and presented a proclamation declaring April 14, 2016 as
Sikh Heritage Day in the city of Auburn to Satwinder Kaur. Mayor Backus urged
citizens to recognize the contributions of the Sikh heritage to the Auburn
community. The young son of Satwinder Kaur, Prabhsharan Singh, thanked
Mayor Backus for the proclamation.
E. Volunteer Month Proclamation
Mayor Backus to proclaim the month of April 2016 as 'Volunteer Month" in the city
of Auburn.
Mayor Backus read and presented a proclamation declaring the month of April
2016 as Volunteer Month in the city of Auburn to Veterans and Human Services
Coordinator Erica Azcueta.
III. APPOINTMENTS
There was no appointment for Council consideration.
IV. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
A revised version of Ordinance No. 6595 was distributed prior to the meeting.
V. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1. Public Hearing - Renaming of"Emerald Downs Drive" to "Ron Crockett
Drive" (Snyder)
City Council to conduct a public hearing to receive public comments and
suggestions with regards to changing the assigned street name from
"Emerald Downs Drive NW' to "Ron Crockett Drive NW'
Assistant Director of Community Development.Services Jeff Tate provided
the staff report on the request to rename Emerald Downs Drive NW to Ron
Crockett Drive NW. Assistant Director Tate reported the Muckleshoot Indian
Tribe, owner of Emerald Downs, formally requested the renaming of Emerald
Downs Drive NW extending from 15th Street NW to 37th Street NW.
Assistant Director Tate stated only the requester, the Muckleshoot Indian
Tribe, will be affected by the street name/address change.
Mayor Backus opened the public hearing at 7:32 p.m.
Phil Ziegler, President of Emerald Downs, spoke in favor of the street name
change.
Emerald Downs is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the racetrack this year
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and part of the anniversary celebration will be renaming the street to honor
the founder of the racetrack, Ron Crockett.
There being no further comment, 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._
John Rambur, 12017 275th Avenue East, Buckley, WA
Mr. Rambur stated he attends the Auburn Senior Center and spoke regarding the
employment termination of Matthew Davis who worked at the Auburn Senior
Center. Mr. Rambur submitted a letter opposing the termination of Mr. Davis.
Ronald Green, 44 U Street NE, Auburn
Mr. Green concurred with the previous speaker's comments regarding the
termination of Matthew Davis.
Yvonne Nicholson, 3822 D Place SE #1, Auburn
Ms. Nicholson stated she volunteers at the Auburn Senior Center. She
questioned the termination of Matthew Davis from employment with the City.
Don Westergard, 2309 27th Place SE, Auburn
Mr. Westergard reported he is the 2016 co-chair of the Auburn Art Walk and
reminded the Council that the Art Walk is scheduled for May 13th. Mr.
Westergard was accompanied by Rebecca Bell, who spoke about some of the art
that will be displayed.
Rebecca Bell, 930 12th Street SE, Auburn
Ms. Bell reported she is a volunteer at Washington Corrections Center in Shelton
and works with offenders inside the prison's Art Spirit class. Pieces created by
offenders will be on display as part of the Auburn Art Walk on May 13th.
Don.Black, 33031 East Lake Holm Drive SE, Auburn
Mr. Black stated he attends the Auburn Senior Center and spoke regarding the
employment termination of Matthew Davis, who worked at the Auburn Senior
Center. Mr. Black commended Mr. Davis's work at the Senior Center and stated
members of the Senior Center do not understand the reason for Mr. Davis's
termination.
In response to a question.from John Rambur, Mayor Backus advised the City will
not discuss the status of.Matt Davis's employment with the City.
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 DaCorsi reported on behalf of the Finance ad hoc committee that
reviews claims and payroll vouchers. Councilmember DaCorsi reported he and
Councilmember Baggett reviewed the claims and payroll vouchers as presented and
described on this evening's agenda and recommend their approval.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
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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 March 14, 2016 Special City Council Meeting
B. Minutes of the March 21., 2016 Regular City Council Meeting
C. Claims Vouchers (Coleman)
Claims voucher numbers 437940 througgh 438086 in the amount of$4,134,322.72
and five wire transfers in the amount of$153,753.38 and dated April 4, 2016.
D. Payroll Vouchers (Coleman)
Payroll check numbers 536324 through 536354 in the amount of$689,505.22
and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of$1,394,458.09 for a grand
total of$2,083,963.31 for the period covering March 17 to March 30, 2016.
Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel seconded to
approve the Consent Agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. Pierce County Regional Council Zoo and Trek.Authority Board
City Council to consider the nominees and cast its vote for Position Two of the
Zoo and Trek.Authority Board
Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel seconded to cast
the City's vote for Justin Evans from Bonney Lake to serve as a member of the
Zoo and Trek Authority Board for a three-year term representing the 11 larger
cities and towns within the Pierce County Regional.Council boundary.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
X. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6590, Second Reading (Snyder)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving the
Final Plat of Hazel View
Deputy Mayor Wales stated Ordinance No. 6590 was discussed at the March 21st
Council meeting.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Ordinance No. 6592, 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, Ordinance No. 6570, and Ordinance
No. 6571, authorizing amendment to the City of Auburn 2015-2016 Budget as set.
forth in Schedule "A" and Schedule "B"
Councilmember Holman stated Ordinance No. 6592 was discussed at the March
21st Council meeting and recommended its approval.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
Ordinance No. 6591, First Reading (Snyder)
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C. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending
Sections 18.56.010, 18.56.010, 18.56.020 and 18.56.030 of the Auburn City Code
and City of Auburn Ordinance Numbers 6327, 6353, 6403 and 6501 as to the
effective dates of said ordinance amendments all relating to temporary signs
Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Baggett seconded to adopt
Ordinance No. 6591.
Deputy Mayor Wales stated Ordinance No. 6591 would extend the current
temporary sign provisions for the use of portable and temporary signs for another
two years or until other amendments are made to the sign code.
D. Ordinance No. 6594, First Reading (Hinman)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending
Sections 2.07.040, 2.07.050, 2.07.060, 2.07.070, 2.07.080 of the Auburn City
Code relating to the composition of the Auburn Junior City Council
Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to
adopt Ordinance No. 6594.
Deputy Mayor Wales stated Ordinance No. 6594 was presented by the Junior City
Council at the last City Council study session. The ordinance will increase the
membership of the Junior City Council.
Councilmember Holman moved and Deputy Mayor Wales seconded to suspend
the rules and waive second reading of the ordinance.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
Councilmember DaCorsi spoke in favor of Ordinance No. 6594, and stated the
Junior City Council provides a tremendous opportunity for youth in the community.
Councilmember Trout-Manuel spoke in favor of Ordinance No. 6594, and stated
the Junior City Council is an opportunity for youth in the community to develop
leadership skills.
MOTION TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 6594 PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
E. Ordinance No. 6595, First Reading (Heid)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending
Sections 1.04.060, 5.10.040 and 9.22.010 of the Auburn.City Code, prohibiting
production, processing and retail outlets and sales of marijuana in all zones of the
City, and terminating the moratorium implemented pursuant to Resolution No.
5194, passed on January 4, 2016, as amended by Resolution No. 5215, passed
on March 14, 2016
Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember DaCorsi seconded to adopt
Ordinance No. 6595.
Deputy Mayor Wales spoke in favor of Ordinance No. 6595.
Councilmember Wagner inquired regarding the status of the two existing
operating retail stores. City Attorney Heid stated the current city code authorizes
the Community Development Department to assess the status of any business to
determine whether there is a pre-existing, non-conforming use.
Councilmember Holman moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to suspend
the rules and waive second reading of Ordinance No. 6595.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
MOTION TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 6595 PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
XI. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5216 (Snyder)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, declaring
certain property surplus and authorizing their disposal
Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Baggett seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 5216.
Deputy Mayor Wales spoke in favor of Resolution No. 5216 authorizing the
surplus of a City vehicle and its donation to the Auburn Food Bank.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Resolution No. 5221 (Snyder)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving the
change of an assigned street name from"Emerald Downs Drive NW' to "Ron
Crockett Drive NW'
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 5221.
Councilmember Peloza spoke in favor of Resolution No. 5221 and of Mr.
Crockett's contributions to the community.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
C. Resolution No. 5225 (Haugan)
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 Cartegraph
Systems, Inc.
Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 5225.
Resolution No. 5225 authorizes a contract with Cartegraph to collect pavement
conditions on all roads within the city.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
D. Resolution No. 5226 (Snyder)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the
City to apply for and, if awarded, to accept grant funds in the amount of
$16,666.00 from the Washington State Department of Transportation, Aviation
Division, to perform the design of the Auburn Municipal Airport Runway
Enhancement project for the Auburn Municipal Airport and authorizing the
execution of the grant agreement therefor
Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 5226.
Deputy Mayor Wales spoke in favor of Resolution No. 5226 and stated Resolution
No. 5226 will authorize the application for a Washington State Department of
Transportation grant for Auburn Municipal Airport Runway Enhancements in the
amount of$300,000.00.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
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
Councilmember DaCorsi reported on his attendance at the King County Growth
Management Planning Council meeting and a Washington State Affordable
Housing Advisory Board meeting.
Councilmember Holman reported on his attendance at the Washington State
Forensics Investigation Council meeting.
Councilmember Wagner reported on his attendance at the Muckleshoot Indian
Tribe Global meeting and the Sound Cities Association meeting.
Councilmember Peloza reported on his attendance at the King County Water
Pollution Abatement Committee meeting and a recycling workshop held at
Murray's Disposal.
Councilmember Baggett reported on his participation in a Sound Cities
Association roundtable discussion of the Best Starts for Kids - King County
initiative.
Councilmember Trout-Manuel reported on her attendance at the Muckleshoot
Indian Tribe Global meeting, the Sound Cities Association networking dinner, and
the Regional Law, Safety and Justice Committee meeting.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus introduced members of the City's Environmental Services team in
the audience this evening: Environmental Services Manager Chris Andersen,
Environmental Planner Jenna Leonard, Environmental Assistant Maggie Gipson,
and Environmental Assistant Christina Jarvis.
Mayor Backus reported on her attendance at a monthly meeting of the Valley
Cities Mayors, Chamber Presidents and Port.Commissioners and a meeting of the
South Sound Coalition on Behavioral Health.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:36 p.m.
APP' •VED this 18t ••:y of •pril, 2016.
p`'•Y. CY : K r "'•YO' Danielle Daskam, Clerk
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