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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-18-2016 crrvoe. City Council Meeting s 6 April 18, 2016 -7:00 PM Auburn City Hall - WASH rivTaN MINUTES I. CALL TO ORDER A. Pledge of Allegiance Deputy Mayor Largo Wales called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and presided over the meeting in the absence of Mayor Nancy Backus. Deputy Mayor Wales 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: Director of Administration Dana Hinman, Property and Facility Analyst Josh Arndt, Innovation and Technology Director Paul Haugan, Assistant City Attorney Doug Ruth, 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, Community Development and Public Works Director Kevin Snyder, Environmental Services Manager Chris Andersen, Environmental Services Assistant Christina Jarvis and Environmental Services Assistant Maggie Gipson, Assistant Director of Community Development Services Jeff Tate, and Deputy City Clerk Shawn Campbell. II. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS A. National Day of Prayer Deputy Mayor Wales read and presented a proclamation declaring May 5, 2016 as National Day of Prayer in the City of Auburn to Daniel Behrens. Mr. Behrens thanked the Mayor and Council for their support of the faith community. B. Stand Against Racism Day Proclamation Deputy Mayor Wales read and presented a proclamation declaring April 29, 2016 as Stand Against Racism Day in the City of Auburn to Mercedes Ripple of the YWCA. Ms. Ripple thanked the Council for their support of the YWCA's annual campaign to raise awareness against racism. C. International Earth Day Proclamation Deputy Mayor Wales read and presented a proclamation declaring April 22, 2016 as International Earth Day in the City of Auburn to Environmental Services Manager Chris Anderson. Accompanying Mr. Anderson was Environmental Assistant Christina Jarvis and Environmental Assistant Maggie Gipson. Environmental Services Manager Anderson thanked Council for their support of the environment and gave a brief history of Earth Day. Ms. Gibson provided suggestions on how citizens can be environmentally friendly year round; such as Page 1 of 8 turning off the water, recycling and planting native plants. Ms. Jarvis encouraged everyone to get involved in one of the events the City has planned in the month of April such as the movie night at the Senior Center or Clean Sweep. III. APPOINTMENTS A. Appointments to Auburn Transportation Advisory Board City Council to confirm the appointments to the Auburn Transportation Advisory Board Members appointed to a one year term to expire December 31, 2017: Position: Name: Citizen at Large Andrew Serr High School Student Tyler Cushing Auburn Downtown Association Barb Atrops Senior Citizen Pamela Gunderson Transit User Naima Rushiddin Members appointed to a two year term to expire December 31, 2018: Position: Name: Citizen at Large Steve Carstens Bicycling Community Roger Gillette Local Business Michael Harbin, Jr. Green River College Ronald Riley Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Jeanette Miller Members appointed to a three year term to expire December 31, 2019: Position: Name: Chamber of Commerce Jim Wilson Citizen at Large Katie Chalmers Auburn School District Dennis Grad Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Dezarae Hayes Local Business Dennis Moore Councilmember Holman moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel seconded to approve the appointments to the Auburn Transportation Advisory Board. Councilmember Holman stated the group of appointees are very diverse. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 IV. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS The agenda was modified to include a National Day of Prayer proclamation, a Stand Against Racism proclamation, an International Earth Day proclamation, appointments to the Auburn Transportation Advisory Board and Resolution No. 5230. V. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings 1. Public Hearing for Resolution No. 5224 (Hinman) City Council to conduct a public hearing to receive comments and suggestions with regards to Resolution No. 5224 declaring utility property as surplus Page 2 of 8 Deputy Mayor Wales opened the public hearing at 7:22 p.m. No one came forward to speak, and the hearing was closed. 2. Public Hearing for the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) (Hinman) City Council to conduct a public hearing on the 2015 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the Community Development Block Grant Program Deputy Mayor Wales opened the public hearing at 7:23 p.m. No one came forward to speak, 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. Alan Keimig, 216 A Street NW, Auburn Mr. Keimig spoke in support of Ordinance No. 6596 regarding the rezoning of one parcel. He was concerned with the tone of the staff report. He feels the City could do more to help property owners trying to develop their land. Joell Nylund, 32538 112th PI SE, Auburn Ms. Nylund asked for Council to consider an exemption for service dogs as potentially dangerous dogs. She stated service dogs are not pets they are a highly trained medical equipment. Leslie Kessler, 1560 S. Atlantic St, Seattle Ms. Kessler has worked at Green River College for 30 years. She is the Faculty Instructional Chair for the Early Childhood Education program. She expressed her concerns regarding the current president and board at Green River College. She said problems at the college impact the surrounding jurisdictions. She explained the administration mandated a Program Prioritization Process called the PPP to evaluate each program. She stated the programs slated for cuts are Early Childhood Education, History, Earth Science and Geography. Diana Holz, 1214 W St NW, Auburn Ms. Holz has worked at Green River College for over 25 years. She is the Program Coordinator for the Early Childhood Education program. She is the owner of Green River Montessori School. She spoke about the Race to the Top grant funds.the Auburn School District received for building a robust ECE through 3rd grade network. When the funding from the Federal Government ended, Washington State continued to fund the program. She explained the program helps train all levels of ECE professionals. She asked for Council's support for their program. Mark Tomason, 18306 152nd Ave SE, Renton Mr.Tomason has taught history at Green River College for 13 years. He is also the chair of the Social Science division at the college. He said one of the programs that is up for elimination is geography. He noted the classes are full and enrollment in the geography classes have increased by nearly 20% each year over the last two years. The business office reported that the return on investment for the geography department is 215%. If the geography department is eliminated, it would take opportunities away from students who are in the process of getting their AA transfer degree and Running Start students. He asked for Council's help in saving these programs. David Norberg, 1024 E 44th ST,Tacoma Page 3 of 8 Mr. Norberg has been teaching history at Green River College for 15 years. He shared if the college cuts the history department it would have a devastating effect on the population of Auburn. The Running Start program would not be viable at Green River College if they cut the history program because history is a graduation requirement. Katheran Shaw, 7011 18th Ave NW, Auburn Ms. Shaw stated she teaches earth science, geology and oceanography. Her programs are on the list to be eliminated. She explained the importance of geology in our area. She said taking geology away from students at the undergraduate level would be very detrimental to the community at large. John Avery, 2501 N Union Ave, Tacoma Mr. Avery has worked at Green River for over 23 years. He teaches English as a second language and also partners with the carpentry program. He expressed concerns that the college has become dysfunctional. He stated faculty and staff members will be contacting surrounding jurisdictions and asking for intervention from the community. Aaron Leavitt, 5603 Elizabeth Loop SE, Auburn Mr. Leavitt teaches English as a second language at Green River College. He is also the chair of the transitional studies and wellness division. They serve the immigrant and refugee population. One avenue for them to develop skills to earn a living wage is to participate in the IBEST (Integrated Basic Education and Skill Training) program This program allows staff from the English as a second language program to work with students participating in various programs including ECE and carpentry. These programs have a large impact on the community. Mr. Leavitt asked for Councils support. Brad Johnson, 7163 Beach Drive SW, Seattle Mr. Johnson has taught English at the college for 22 years. He stated the faculty and staff need the activism of the Council and the community to stop the Green River College President. He suggested times and places Council could come speak to the Green River College Board of Trustees. Ajay Narayanan, 5404 S 314th St, Auburn Mr. Narayanan stated the established programs bring in on average $1.22 per dollar spent. He suggested the cuts need to come from the areas that spend money not ones that make money. The educational programs meet a critical goal for the community. He suggested Council and citizens write to the State elected officials. Robin Bowls, 602 19th St SE, Auburn Mr. Bowls teaches Drama at Green River College. He expressed concerns about the different messages coming from the administration. Fran Fredericks, 1609 19th Drive NE, Auburn Ms. Fredericks is a student Green River College. She shared her experience with being able to attend a local collage and the opportunities she would not have without a local school. Loise Ermish, 11015 SE 291st ST, Auburn Ms. Ermish works at Green River College as a classified staff member. She explained the classified staff also need assistance. The classified staff have been cut to the point of not being able to safely maintain the buildings. Leanne Simpson, 1921 Maryanne Drive, Auburn Page 4 of 8 Ms. Simpson is a teacher a Green River College. She has wanted to teach at Green River since she attended a conference at Green River College in graduate school. She said the students are the priorities for the teachers. She requested Councils help to protect the programs at Green River College. Doug Carr, 11430 SE 326th Place, Auburn Mr. Carr said he had started teaching at Green River College during its second year in operation. He expressed his concern with the changes that have happened at the College. He said it is not the administration that can make a college successful it is the teaching staff. Deputy Mayor Wales thanked everyone for sharing their concerns. 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 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 July 27, 2015 Study Session Meeting B. Minutes of the August 10, 2015 Study Session C. Minutes of the April 4, 2016 Regular City Council Meeting D. Claims Vouchers (Coleman) Claims voucher numbers 438087 through 438305 in the amount of$4,143,855.45 and four wire transfers in the amount of$501,317.04 and dated April 18, 2016. E. Payroll Vouchers Payroll check numbers 536355 through 536389 in the amount of$560,959.56 electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of$1,424,483.48 for a grand total of$1,985,443.04 for the period covering April 1, 2016 to April 13, 2016. Councilmember Holman 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 There was no new business. X. ORDINANCES Page 5 of 8 A. Ordinance No. 6596, First Reading (Snyder) An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, rezoning one parcel, 21,000 square feet in size, from R-7 Residential to R-20 Residential, to implement the Comprehensive Plan and amending the City's Comprehensive Zoning Map Councilmember Holman moved and Councilmember DaCorsi seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 6596. Councilmember Holman moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to suspend the rules and waive second reading of Ordinance No. 6596. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-1 Councilmember DaCorsi voted no. MOTION TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 6596 PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 B. Ordinance No. 6591, Second Reading (Snyder) 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 stated Ordinance No. 6591 was discussed at the April 4th Council meeting. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 XI. RESOLUTIONS A. Resolution No. 5224 (Hinman) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, declaring certain real property as surplus and authorizing the Mayor to negotiate and execute a purchase and sale agreement between the City of Auburn and Bruce and Julie Molen Councilmember Holman moved a_nd Councilmember Trout-Manuel seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5224. Property and Facility Analyst Arndt stated this resolution surpluses a small portion of the storm water retention pond. Surplusing of the property does not have an adverse effect on the storm water pond. The Molen's have provided the City with a letter of intent to purchase the property including paying all closing costs and all costs associated with the boundary line adjustment. Councilmember Wagner asked how the value was established. Property and Facility Analyst Arndt explained the Molens hired a Washington State certified appraiser. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 B. Resolution No. 5227 (Snyder) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor to negotiate and execute, on behalf of the City, an Airport Property Lease with Classic Helicopters Corporation Councilmember Trout-Manuel moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5227. Councilmember Trout-Manuel spoke in favor of Resolution No. 5227. Page 6 of 8 MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 C. Resolution No. 5228 (Faber) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending the City of Auburn Parks and Recreation Fee Schedule Councilmember Baggett moved and Councilmember DaCorsi seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5228. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 D. Resolution No. 5229 (Hinman) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,to accept the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the 2015 program year Councilmember DaCorsi moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5229. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 E. Resolution No. 5230 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute a waiver of the right to an appraisal and compensation from the Bonneville Power Administration for the granting of an easement to the Administration Councilmember DaCorsi moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to adopt. Resolution No. 5230. Councilmember Wagner asked why the City would not require an appraisal. Assistant City Attorney Ruth explained the cost of the appraisal would be close to the value of the property. MOTION CARRIED. 6-1 Councilmember Wagner voted no. 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 Trout-Manuel reported she attended the LEOFF Board meeting, the Good Eggs Breakfast, Coffee Hour at the Senior Center, the grand opening of Sports Clips, and the Junior City Council meeting. She also reported she was the keynote speaker at the Consejo Counseling and Referral fund raiser for Domestic Violence awareness. Councilmember Baggett reported he attended two volunteer celebrations. Councilmember Peloza reported he attended the King County Solid Waste Advisory Committee meeting and the Mayors Taskforce on homelessness. He also spoke on product stewardship. Councilmember Wagner reported he attended the Wesley Homes Rehabilitation Center grand opening, Pierce County Transportation Policy Board meeting and the Good Eggs breakfast. Page 7 of 8 Councilmember Holman reported he attended the Puget Sound Regional Council Growth Management Policy Board meeting. Councilmember DaCorsi reported he attended the Arbor Day events. Deputy Mayor Wales reported she attended the Junior City Council meeting. B. From the Mayor Mayor Backus was not in attendance. XIII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. APPROVED this 2nd day of May, 2016. Shawn C ramp I, ANCY B K MA Deputy City Clerk Page 8 of 8