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MIfVUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Nancy Backus called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in,the Auburn
Community and Events Center located at 910 9th 8treet SE in Auburn. Mayor
Backus led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
B, Roll Call
City Councilmembers present: Deputy Mayor Largo Wales, Bob Baggett,
Claude DaCorsi, John Holman, Bill Peloza, Yolanda Trout-Manuel and Rich
Wagner.
Mayor Nancy Backus was in attendance, and the following department
directors and staff members were present: City Attomey Daniel B. Heid,
Parks, Arts and Reereation Director Daryl Faber, Finance Director Shelley
Coleman, Community Development and Public Works Director Kevin Snyder,
Assistant Director of Engineering Services/City Engineer fngrid Gaub, Police
Commander Mark Caillier, Human Resources and Risk Management Director
Rob Roscoe, Innovation and Technology Director Paul Haugan, Director of
Administration Dana Hinman, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam.
II, ANNOUIVCEflAENTS, PROCLANiATIONS, 14ND PRESENTATIONS
A. Auburn High School DECA IVational DECA Month
Mayor Backus to proclaim November 2016 as DECA Month in the city of
Auburn.
Mayor Backus read and presented a proclamation declaring November 2016
as DECA Month in the city of Auburn to Auburn High School students Diego
Izquierdo, Alycia Miller, Jake Willroth, and Marcus Martin. The students were
accompanietl by thei�Advisor, Janet Tarsi, who was in the audience. .
Alycia Miller spoke briefly regarding the benefits of DECA.
B. Auburn Mountainview Fligh SchooI�DECA Week
Mayor Backus to proclaim October 23-29, 2016, as DECA Week in the city of
Auburn.
Mayor Backus read and presente.d a proclamation declaring October 23-29,
2016 at DECA Week in the city of Auburn to Auburn Mountainview High
School students Emily Watling and Emily Cookston. The students were
accompanied by their Advisor, Derek Enz.
C, Auburn Mountainview High School Entrepreneurship VUeek
Mayor Backus to proclaim November 14-20, 2016 as Global Entrepreneurship
Week in the city of Auburn.
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Mayor Backus read and presented a proclamation declaring November 14-20,
2016 as Global Entrepreneurship Week in the city of Auburn to Auburn
Mountainview High School students Emily Cookston and Emily Watling.
D. Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
Mayor Backus to proclaim, October 2016, as Pregnancy and Infant Loss
Awareness Month in the city of Auburn.
Mayor Backus proclaimed October 2016 as Pregnancy and Infant Loss
Awareness Month in the eity of Auburn.
III. APPOINTMENTS
There was no appointment for Council consideration.
IV. AGEIdDA MODIFICATIOPIS
There was no change to the agenda.
V, CITIZE(V INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS � CORRESPOfVDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1. 2017-2018 Preliminary Biennial Budget (Coleman)
City Council to conduct a public hearing on October 17, 2016 to receive
public eomments, proposals and suggestions with regard to the 2017-
2018 Preliminary Biennial Budget, including revenue estimates and
possible increases in property taxes.
Finance Director Shelley Colema;n, using a PowerPoint presentation,
reviewed the 2017 -2018 Prelimina.ry Biennial Budget, budget review and
adoption timeline, and the property tax levy.
This evening is the first public hearing on the preliminary budget. Two
additional hearings will be held on November 7th and November
21st.. Council approval of the property tax levy and the budget is
anticipated at the November 21, 2016 Council meeting.
Director Coleman displayed a summary of the 2017 City-wide Budget
of$184 million in expenditures with an additional $82 million in fund
balances. The 2018 Citywide Bud�get includes $190 million
in expenditures with an additional $74 million in fund balances.
Using charts and graphs, Director Coleman reviewed the 2017-2018
General Fund revenues and the 2014 through 2018 General Fund
revenues. During the 2017-2018 biennium, property taxes comprise 31
percent of General Fund revenues whi_le sales taxes comprise 23 percent
of General Fund revenues.
Director Coleman reviewed the new programming included in the General
Fund as well as new programming in other funds.
Director Coleman reviewed contractual cost increases included in the
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biennial budget, including labor cost increases, medical and pension plan
increases, increases in service and supply contracts, and increased costs
associated with Valley Communications, public defense, and King County
District Court.
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Director Coleman reviewed sales tax trends and cautioned Council that
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sales tax revenues are slowing, the state sales tax credit sunsets in 2018
($2.0 million impact); a.nd the impact of the State's action to fund the
McCleary decision is unknown at this time.
Director Coleman reviewed new revenues for the 2017-2018 Biennial
Budget including banked property tax, increased cable utility tax, and the
receipt of a COPS grant.
Director Coleman reviewed the property tax levy. The 2017-2018 Biennial
Budget is predicated on utilizing $2.4 million of banked capacity. The
2017 levy will be $20,663.200.00, not including new construction. New
construction is estimated at $200,000.00. The total levy for 2017 is
$20,863,200.00. The levy impact on a $400,000.00 home in 2017 is
$888.00 compared to $820.00 in 2016. The levy impact for 2018 is
$856.00:
Mayor Backus opened the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. No one in the
audience requested to speak, and the hearing was closed.
B. Audience Participation
This is the p/ace 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 in 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 the status of their ad hoc
Council Committees'progress on asstgned tasks and may glve their
recommendations to the City Council, if any.
Councilmember Baggett reported on behalf of the Finance ad hoc committee that
reviews claims and payroll vouchers. Councilmember Baggett reported he
and Councilmember Wagner 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 October 3, 2016 City Council Meeting
B. Claims Vouchers (Coleman)
Claims voucher numbers 440915 through 441128 in #he amount of
$3,684,614.19 and four wire transfers in the amount of$3,894.63 and dated
October 17, 2016.
C. Payroll Vouchers (Coleman)
Payroll check numbers 536774 throu�h 536813 in the amount of$565,088.16
and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of$1,429,179.17 for a
grand total of$1,994,267.33 for the period covering September 29, 2016 to
October 12, 2016.
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D. Public Works Project No. CP141_1 (Snyder)
City Council approve Final Pay Estimate No. 3 to Contract No. 16-14 in the
amount of$57,988.67 and accept construction of Project No. CP1411,
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Master Meters
E. Call for Public Hearing on Preliminary 2017-2018 Biennial Budget (Coleman)
City Council to call for a pu.blic hearing to be held November 7, 2016, to
receive public comments and suggestions with regard to development of the
preliminary 2017-2018 Biennial Budget.
Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel seconded to
approve the Consent Agenda.
Deputy Mayor Wales stated the Consent Agenda includes minutes, claims and
payroll vouchers, Public Works Project No. CP1411 fnal payment, and a call
for a public hearing on the 2017-2018 Preliminary Biennial Budget:
MOTION CARRIED UNANMOUSLY. 7-0
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
X. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6617 (Snyder)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, creafing ,
new sections 13.48.245, 13.48.246, 13.48.247 and 13.48.425 of the City Code,
and amending sections 12.04A10, 13.41.010, 13.41.050, 13.48.005,
13.48.010, 13.48.110, 13.48.180, 13.48.225, 13.48.230, 13.48.240, 13.48.250,
13.48.420, 13.48.440, 15.74.010, 15.74.020, 15.74.050, 17.02.030, 17.09.050,
17.09.070, 17.10.020, 17,10.070, 17.10.120, 17.12.010, 18.50.010 and
18.50.040 of the City Code relating to Low Impact Development
Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember DaCorsi seconded to adopt
Ordinance No. 6617.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Ordinance No. 6622 (Coleman)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing municipal indebtedness and approving the Drinking Water State
Revolving Fund Loan Agreement for Coal Creek Springs Transmission Main
Replacement
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Baggett seconded to
adopt Ordinance No. 6622.
In response to a question from Councilmember DaCorsi, Assistant Director of
Engineering Services Gaub reported the City is in the process of hiring a
consultant for project design; construction will start in 2018.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
C, Ordinance No. 6623 (Snyder)
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An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving
the Final Plat of Canyon Creek at Peasley - Division 2
Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember DaCorsi seconded to adopt
Ordinance No. 6623.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
XI. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5250 (Snyder)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, setting a
public hearing to consider a Franchise Agreement with Northwest Pipeline LLC
Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 5250.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Resolution No. 5251 (Heid)
A Resolution of#he City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, setting a
public hearing to consider a franchise agreement with Lakehaven Utility District
Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 5251.
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
Deputy Mayor Wales reported on her attendance at a domestic violence
awareness fundraiser in Bellevue.
Councilmember Peloza reported on his attendance at the Regional Policy
Committee meeting and a Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) 9 Forum
meeting.
Councilmember Wagner reported on his attendance at a Puget Sound
Regional Council Transportation Policy Board meeting, where members
discussed transportation integration, air quality and regional economic
strategy.
Councilmember DaCorsi reported on his attendance at the Affordable Housing
Advisory Board meeting and the Affordable Housing Policy Advisory
subcommittee meeting where discussion eentered on investment in the
Housing Trust Fund. Councilmember DaCorsi also reported on his attendance
at the 23rd Annual Affordable Housing Conference.
B. From the Niayor
Mayor Backus reported on her attendance at the Age Wave candidates forum
on Washington's aging readiness. Mayor Backus also reported on her
attendance at the Regional Economic Development Strategy Alignment
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Mayor Murray, Kenmore Mayor Baker and the economic development teams
from each city. Mayor Backus announced she recently returned from the
signing of an agreement for the City's newest sister city, Mola di Bari, Italy, a
city of approximately 25�000 population. While in Mola, she met with the
Mayor and other city officials, toured thetr city and facilities, and discussed
opportunifies for both cities.
XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 7:58 p.m., Mayor Backus recessed the meeting to executive session for
approximately 30 minutes for the purpose of discussing potential litigation pu:rsuant
to RCW 42.30.110(1) ('i): City Attorney Heid and Human Resources and Risk
Management Director Roscoe attended the executive session. No action is
anticipated following the executive session.
At 8:30 p.m., Mayor Backus extended the executive session for an additional five
minutes.
Mayor Backus reconvened the regular meeting at 8:35 p.m.
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at
8:35 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 7th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2016.
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A C B K S, MAYO Danielle Daskam, City Clerk
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