HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-21-2017 2-21-2017CI1YOF. , t.
'WASH I N(37 t""N!'
CALL TO ORDER
A. Pledge of Allegiance
City Council Meeting
February 21, 2017 - 7:00 PM
Auburn City Hall
MINUTES
Mayor Nancy Backus called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the City
Hall Council Chambers located at 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 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 Attorney Dan Heid,
Community Development and Public Works Director Kevin Snyder, Parks,
Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Assistant Director of
Engineering Services/City Engineer Ingrid Gaub, Police Chief Bob Lee,
Assistant Police Chief Bill Pierson, Director of Administration Dana
Hinman, Human Services Manager Erica Azcueta, Innovation and
Technology Director Paul Haugan, Finance Director Shelley Coleman,
and Deputy City Clerk Shawn Campbell.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
There were no announcements, proclamations or presentations.
APPOINTMENTS
A. Cemetery Board Reappointment
City Council to confirm the reappointment of Robert Rakos to the
Cemetery Board for a three-year term to expire December 31, 2019.
Mayor Backus read all appointments to the Cemetery Board, Business
Improvement Area Board, Auburn Tourism Board, Lodging Tax Advisory
Board, and the Transportation Advisory Board for confirmation. Mayor
Backus noted Daryl Faber is no longer under consideration for
appointment to the Lodging Tax Advisory Board.
Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Holman second to
approve all of the proposed appointments.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
Page 1 of 10
Boards and Commission Appointments
City Council to confirm the following appointments to the Boards and
Commissions:
Business Improvement Area Board
Recommend appointment to serve three-year terms to expire December
31, 2019:
• Giovanni DiQuattro
• Josef Forsberg
• Laura Theimer
• Megan White
Recommend appointment to serve a two-year term to expire December 31,
2018:
• Ronnie Robert
• Kirk Lantier
• Kelly Gordon
• Darren Jones
Recommend appointment to serve a one-year term to expire December
31, 2017:
• Lynda Krill
• Ruth Neil -Stover
• William Cowart
Recommend appointment to serve as alternates on the board:
• Robert Klontz
• David Haynes
Auburn Tourism Board
City Council confirm the appointment to serve a three-year term to expire
December 31, 2019:
• Reggie Matto
• Ronnie Roberts
• Nicole Thissell
• James Wilson
Recommend appointment to serve a two-year term to expire December 31,
2018:
• Kacie Bray
• Rebecca Frisch
• Ash.ley Mohoric
Page 2 of 10
Recommend appointment to serve a one-year term to expire December
31, 2017:
• Tonia Jones
• Julie Krueger
• Rachael McAlister
Lodging Tax Advisory Board
Recommend appointment to serve a two-year term to expire December 31,
2018:
• Susan Roberts
Recommend appointment to serve a one-year term to expire December
31, 2017:
• Aman Ghag
See Cemetery Board Reappointments for approval.
C. Transportation Advisory Board
City Council to approve the appointment of the following candidates who
will fill unexpired terms from members who have resigned from the board:
• Josef Forsberg - term to expire December 31, 2017
• David Jensen term to expire December 31, 2019
See Cemetery Board Reappointments for approval.
IV. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
There was no modification to the agenda.
V. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
Public Hearing for the 2016 Consolidated Annual Performance and
Evaluation Report (CAPER) (Hinman)
City Council to conduct a public hearing on the 2016 Consolidated
Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program
Human Services Manager Azcueta explained the report referenced in
tonight's public hearing is on the work performed in 2015.
Mayor Backus opened the Public Hearing at 7:07 pm. 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.
Page 3 of 10
Brittney Rivera, 123 C Street NW Auburn
Ms. Rivera read a portion of a proposed resolution she would like the City
Council to consider regarding sanctuary cities. She stated 20% of Auburn
residents are immigrants.
Andrew Dunloy, 212 E St SW, Auburn
Mr. Donloy read another portion of a proposed resolution he would like the
City Council to consider regarding sanctuary cities.
Mayra Castro, 725 37th ST SE, Auburn
Ms. Castro read another portion of a proposed resolution she would like
the City Council to consider regarding sanctuary cities. She stated
undocumented residents are less likely to report crimes.
Brian Rivara - 123 C Street NW, Auburn
Mr. Rivera read another portion of a proposed resolution he would like the
City Council to consider regarding sanctuary cities.. He stated, if the Federal
Government removes funding from the City of Auburn, the City could ask
the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe to replace those funds.
Antonio Flores, 747 37th ST SE, Auburn.
Mr. Flores read a prepared statement asking for Council to support the
sanctuary cities legislation. He stated when laws are unjust people must
fight to have the law changed.
Erandy Flores, 747 37th ST SE, Auburn
Ms. Flores provided Council with a synopsis of a proposed ordinance
regarding sanctuary cities she would like Council to consider.
Heather McMahon, 1310 22nd St SE, Auburn
Ms. McMahon stated there is a drug house in her neighborhood. She has
called the police, several people have been arrested but there is increased
drug activity again. She requested assistance in fixing the problem.
Mark Gaves, 747 37th St SE, Auburn
Mr. Gaves is the Pastor at New Hope Church. He
spoke regarding Remembrance Day. He asked Council to protect
the residents of Auburn from being taken by immigration.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for Council to 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 Baggett reported on behalf of the Finance ad hoc committee
that reviews claims and payroll vouchers. Councilmember Baggett reported
that he and Councilmember Wagner reviewed the claims and payroll
vouchers as presented and described on this evening's agenda and
recommend City Council approval.
Page 4 of 10
Councilmember Wagner reported the final recommendation of the ad hoc
committee established to review the Council structure is on the agenda for
consideration tonight.
Councilmember Peloza reported the final recommendation of the ad hoc
committee established to review the Council Travel Budget is on the agenda for
consideration tonight.
Councilmember DaCorsi reported on the ad hoc committee established to
review annual selection of Deputy Mayor is currently reviewing information from
numerious jurisditions and will be making a presentation at a later date.
Councilmember Trout -Manual reported on the ad hoc committee established to
review the inclusive city. They have meet once and are still collecting
information. the committee will report back to the full Council at a later date.
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 January 17, 2017 Regular City Council Meeting
B. Minutes of the January 9, 2017 City Council Study Session
C. Claims Vouchers (Coleman)
Claims voucher numbers 442409 through 442627 in the amount of
$1,645,855.44 and eight wire transfers in the amount of $635,256.02 and
dated February 6, 2017.
Claims voucher numbers 442628 through 442824 in the amount of
$4,721,602.95 and five wire transfers in the amount of $348,591.60 dated
February 21, 2017.
D. Payroll Vouchers (Coleman)
Payroll check numbers 537067 through 537095 in the amount of
$767,089.07 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of
$1,447,906.45 for a grand total of $2,214,995.52 for the period covering
January 12, 2017 to February 1, 2017.
Payroll check numbers 537096 through 537125 in the amount of
$582,276.24, electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of
$1,487,424.42 for a grand total of $2,069,700.66 for the period covering
February 2, 2017 to February 15, 2017.
E. Public Works Project No. CP1218 (Snyder)
City Council to award Contract No. 16-20, to Miles Resources LLC on their
low bid of $3,583,708.93 plus Washington State sales tax of $70,652.38
for a total price of $3,654,361.31 for Project No. CP1218, Auburn Way
South Corridor Safety Improvements (Muckleshoot Plaza to Dogwood St
SE) project
F. Public Works Project No. CP1606 (Snyder)
Page 5 of 10
City Council to award Contract No. 17-04 to Road Construction Northwest
on their low bid of $357,447.50 plus Washington State sales tax of
$33,957.51 for a total price of $391,405.01 for Project No. CP1606, Auburn
Teen and Community Center (H Street SE Extension) project
G. Public Works Project No. C512A (Snyder)
City Council to approve Final Pay Estimate No. 11 to Contract No. 13-12 in
the amount of $0.00 and accept construction of Project No. C512A, Well 4
Emergency Power Improvements
Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Trout -Manual seconded
to approve the Consent Agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
Vlll. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
X. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6636 (Coleman)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
establishing the Local Sales and Use Tax rate for local revitalization
financing for 2017
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to
adopt Ordinance No. 6636.
Councilmember Wagner stated the funds are a low interest loan that allow
the City to do improvements to the City infrastructure.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Ordinance No. 6638 (Snyder)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
amending the City of Auburn Downtown Urban Center Design Standards
Pedestrian Street Map adopted by Section 18.29.070 of the City Code
Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember DaCorsi seconded to
adopt Ordinance No. 6638.
Deputy Mayor Wales stated this will allow the City to have the area next to
the theater developed.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
XI. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5270 (Snyder)
Page 6 of 10
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a contract between the
City of Auburn and the City of Algona for decant facilities usage and street
sweeping services
Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Baggett seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5270.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Resolution No. 5271 (Snyder)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
setting a hearing date in relation to amending the 2017-2022
Transportation Improvement Program of the City of Auburn pursuant to
Chapter 35.77 of the revised Code of Washington
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5271.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
C. Resolution No. 5273 (Coleman)
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 Seattle -King County Department of Public Health regarding
the 2017-2018 Local Hazardous Waste Management Program
Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember DaCorsi seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5273.
Deputy Mayor Wales stated this is an annual agreement for the education
of the community on hazardous waste.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
D. Resolution No. 5274 (Coleman)
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 King County to implement the 2017-2018 Waste Reduction
and Recycling Grant Program and accepting program grant funds
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Trout -Manual
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5274.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
E. Resolution No. 5275 (Coleman)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the transfer of funds for the purpose of making loans from the
general fund and/or the cumulative reserve fund to funds sustained by
grants, fees, or tax credits sustained or project focused special revenue
fund for up to a three-year period of time
Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Baggett seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5275.
Page 7 of 10
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
F. Resolution No. 5278 (Coleman)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, 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 Baggett seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5278.
Deputy Mayor Wales stated these funds are used to offset expense from
annexing an area into the City.
Councilmember Wagner noted this is not adding a new tax. It takes
funds already paid in State Sales and Use Taxes and redistributes more of
those funds back to the City.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
G. Resolution No. 5280 (Heid)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
approving and authorizing the execution of Police Department Tow
Company Rotation List agreements
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Trout -Manual
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5280.
Deputy Mayor Wales asked if this item had been brought to Council at a
Study Session. City Attorney Heid stated it had not. Typically resolutions
do not go to study sessions prior to a Council meeting for consideration.
He stated there is small adjustment to the price per tow. The fees are
based on the Washington State Patrol contract.
Deputy Mayor Wales stated the fees are not competitive and the tow
companies want higher fees. The tow companies do not feel their costs are
covered.
Councilmember Holman stated tow companies add themselves to the list
and the Police Department simply calls the next company on the list each
time they need a vehicle towed.
MOTION CARRIED 6-1 Deputy Mayor Wales voted no.
H. Resolution No. 5283 (Heid)
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, 5217 and 5240
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember DaCorsi seconded to
approve Resolution No. 5283..
Page 8 of 10
Councilmember Wagner stated this is a change in the way business is
brought before the Council for consideration.
Councilmember DaCorsi stated he felt that being a member of the ad hoc
committee was very rewarding. The new system is better for Council and
the City.
Councilmember Peloza thanked ad hoc committee. He stated the new
system puts Councilmembers in leadership positions.
Councilmember Baggett stated he was against the proposed plan when
Council was broken into small groups. He wants to work together with the
full Council. He believes this will benefit the residents of Auburn.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
Resolution No. 5285 (Snyder)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
approving and accepting the Hazard Mitigation Grant for Reservoir 1
Seismic Control Valve
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Baggett seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5285.
Councilmember Wagner stated this will improve the safety of the whole
water system.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
J. Resolution No. 5286 (Snyder)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington
expressing its desire and support for the near-term redevelopment of the
former Valley 6 Drive -In Theater complex also know as the Auburn
Gateway Project
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5286.
Councilmember Wagner stated this property has the potential for
additional commercial and residential development in the City. The
resolution shows continued support for the development and lists what the
city has already done to support the area.
Councilmember DaCorsi said the City has the opportunity to make a
pocket in this area for neighborhood development.
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
Page 9 of 10
Deputy Mayor Wales reported she attended the King County Public Health
meeting and a meeting with the Homeless Network.
Councilmember DaCorsi reported he attended the Association of
Washington Cities Action Days.
Councilmember Holman reported on the history of Remembrance Day.
Councilmember Baggett reported he attended the Association of
Washington Cities Action Days.
Councilmember Trout -Manual reported she attended a Domestic Violence
Initiative meeting and a Women in Leadership meeting.
Councilmember Peloza reported he attended the Association of
Washington Cities Action Days and the Auburn Symphony Orchestra
concert.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus reported she attended the 25th annual Nexus Youth and
Family, formerly know as Auburn Youth Resources (AYR), breakfast, the
Love your Community Kid X event, Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance
Executive of the Year presentation where John Thiesen from
Orion Industries was honored as the Executive of the Year, the Auburn
Noon Lions memorial sign dedication for Joe Bartkowski, the State of the
City Address and the Healthy Auburn Expo.
Mayor Backus also reported the Pierce County Council awarded
Councilmember Wagner and the City of Auburn with their 2016 Platinum
Award from the Piece County Health Department for the Healthy
Community Award.
Mayor Backus reported she received a letter stating that Ethan Choi of
Auburn has been named one of the top youth volunteers in the State of
Washington by the 22nd Prudential Spirit of Community Awards.
XIII, ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 8:27 p.m.
APPROVED this 6th day of March, 2017.
I RIM- - 7 � �-t r• W.,
Shawn Campbell, Depufy City Clerk
Page 10 of 10