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Home My WebLink About07-05-2016 Minutes * City Council Meeting ciTroF_ -:�_� °�p _ - �_ _`'(e�. -�� July5, 2016 - 7:OOPM '�.J i�i `� 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. 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-Manuel, and Rich Wagner Department Directors and staff members present included: Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Innovation and Technology Director Paul Haugan, Director of Administration Dana Hinman, City Attorney Daniel B Heid; Community Development and Public Works Director Kevin Snyder, Environmental Planner Jenna Leonard, Assistant Director of Engineering Services/City Engineer Ingrid Gaub, Assistant Police Chief William Pierson, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, and Ci4y Clerk Danielle Daskam. II ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS There was no announcement, proclamation or presentation. III. APPOINTMENTS There was no appointment for Council consideration. IV AGENDA MODIFICATIONS There was no change to the agenda. V CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings No public hearing was scheduled for this evening. B. Audience Participation This is the place on the agenda where fhe public is invited fo speak fo the City Council on any issue. Those wishing to speak are reminded to sign in on the form provided. Robert Whale of The Aubum Reporter Mr Whale is a reporter for The Auburn Reporter He inquired regarding the Police Department's daily activity report that he uses for the paper's police blotter Mr Whale stated it appears some cases may be omitted from Page 1 of 5 the report. Assistant Police Chief Pierson offered to review the report with Mr Whale to determine any discrepancy in the report. C Correspondence There was no correspondence for Council review VI. COUNCIL AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS Council Ad Hoc Committee Chairs may report on the sfatus of their ad hoc Council Committees'progress on assigned tasks and maygive 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 by Council. VII CONSENT AGENDA All matfers 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 June 20, 2016 City Council Meeting B. Claims Vouchers (Coleman) Claims voucher numbers 439208 through 439398 in the amount of $2,052,208.79 and four wire transfers in the amount of $167,533.20 and dated June 5, 2016. C Payroll Vouchers (Coleman) Payroll check numbers 536524 through 536563 in the amount of $701,851 70 and electronic dePosit transmissions in the amount of $1,444,884 89 for a grend total of$2,146,736 59 for the period covering June 16, 2016 to June 29, 2016. D Public Works Project No CP1507 (Snyder) City Council reject all bids for Contract No. 16-10 for Project No. CP1507, Auburn Way North Preservation. Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel seconded to approve the Consent Agenda. The Consent Agenda includes minutes, claims and payroll vouchers, and a request to reject all bids for Public Works Project No. CP1507 In response to questions from Councilmembers regarding the request to reject all bids for Project No. CP1507, Auburn Way North Preservation, Assistant Director of Engineering Services/City Engineer Gaub stated the two bids received were significantly higher than the engineer's estimate and exceed available funds for the project. Assistant Director/City Engineer Gaub stated staff recommends rejecting the bids. The p�oject will be re- evaluated for potential cost reduction opportunities and repackaged and re- advertised at a later date. Since the project is federally funded, staff will need to consult with the State on whether the scope of the project can be changed. The project may be delayed until next year to take advantage of an earlier construction window and more favorable bidding. Page 2 of 5 Councilmember DaCorsi spoke in favor of rejecting all bids and re-scoping the project and re-advertising at a more appropriate time. 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. 6607 (Lee) An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, creating a new Chapter 10 10 of the Auburn City Code establishing a tra�c safety school to promote tra�c safety within the City of Auburn Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Baggett seconded to adopt Ordinance No 6607 Ordinance No. 6607 creates a new Traffc Safety School for Auburn. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7-0 B. Ordinance No. 6608 (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, Ordinance No. 6571, Ordinance No. 6580, and Ordinance No. 6592, authorizing amendment to the City of Auburn 2015-2016 Budget as set forth in Schedule "A" and Schedule ''B" Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember DaCorsi seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 6608 Ordinance No. 6608 was reviewed at the last Council Study Session. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7-0 XI. RESOLUTIONS A. Resolution No. 5238 (Snyder) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington approving a logo for the Auburn Municipal Airport Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to approve Resolution No 5238 Resolution No. 5238 approves a new logo for the Auburn Municipal Airport. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7-0 B Resolution No. 5240 (Heid) Page 3 of 5 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending the City Council Rules of Procedure as adopted by Ordinance No. 5802 and amended by Resolution Numbers 4282, 4429, 4467, 4615, 4686, 4740, 4813, 4909, 5105, 5112, 5115 and 5217 Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5240 Resolution No. 5240 was reviewed at the last Council Study Session and clarifies the method for canceling or rescheduiing a Council meeting. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7-0 XII. MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS At this time the Mayor and City Counci!may report on their significant City-related activities since the last regular Council meeting. A. From the Council Deputy Mayor Wales reported on her attendance at the National League of Cities Summer Conference and committee meetings on public safety and crime prevention where members discussed human services issues and other issues of concern shared by Auburn. Deputy Mayor Wales reported many of the programs discussed at the conference are already being offered in the city of Auburn. Councilmember DaCorsi reported on his attendance at the National League of Cities (NLC) Summer Conference. While at the NLC Conference, Councilmember DaCorsi attended the Transportation Infrastructure Services Committee meetings including a panel discussion of racial equity in transportation policies. Councilmember DaCorsi also attended a briefing on Ride KC, an Uber-like transportation system that is a collaboration of the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority, the urban technology company, Bridj, and the Ford Motor Company The Committee also discussed a potential rail safety and oil train policy Councilmember Holman read aloud a thank you letter from Alejandra de la Rosa, a recipient of a Juan Huseby Memorial Scholarship Fund scholarship. Councilmember Holman also noted July 2, 2016 marked the 52nd anniversary of the Civil Rights Act 1964 Councilmember Wagner reported on his attendance at the Lower White River Biodiversity meeting sponsored by the Pierce County Surface Water Department to discuss environmental effects on the White River; the Transportation Policy Board Caucus; and the dedication of the new community center and teen center Councilmember Peloza reported on his attendance at the National League of Cities Board of Directors meeting and NLC Environmental, Energy and Natural Resources Committee meetings. The Environmental, Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a lengthy discussion on SolSmart; SolSmart offers cities technical assistance to improve access and affordability of local solar projects. Councilmember Peloza also spoke about the history and accomplishments of the NLC. Page 4 of 5 Councilmember Baggett reported on his attendance at a Troop 401 Boy Scout Court of Honor ceremony at Game Farm Wilderness Park where Scouts Dalton Bair and Dylan Winter received Scouting's highest honor, Eagle Scout. Councilmember Holman presented each with the Mayor's proclamation, and Councilmember Baggett presented each with a commemorative coin in recognition of their community service. Councilmember Trout-Manuel reported on her attendance at the Neely Mansion's 1930 Japanese-American bathhouse exhibit. Councilmember Trout-Manuel also reported on her attendance at the 4th of July Festival at Les Gove Park and complimented Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Faber and his staff on a successful event. B. From the Mayor Mayor Backus reported on the dedication and grand opening of the new Community and Event Center and The REC Teen Center at Les Gove Park. Mayor Backus was also the keynote speaker for the South King Council on Human Services meeting. Mayor Backus also reported on the community picnic at Sunset Park and a meeting of the Seattle Regional Partnership whose purpose is to identify and create middle-income jobs in King County Mayor Backus commended all those who worked on the 4th of July and complimented Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Faber and his staff for a wonderful 4th of July Festival. XIII ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 7 43 p.m. APPROVED this /��day of , 2016 /�11�� NAI CY BA , A O Danielle Daskam, City Clerk Page 5 of 5