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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-17-2017 MinutesWASHINGTON I. CALL TO ORDER CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 17, 2017 7:00 PM A. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Nancy Backus called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Auburn City Hall, 25 West Main Street, and led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance. B. Roll Call City Councilmembers present: Deputy Mayor Largo Wales, Claude DaCorsi, John Holman, Bill Peloza, Yolanda Trout -Manuel, and Rich Wagner. Councilmember Bob Baggett was excused. Mayor Nancy Backus was in attendance, and the following department directors and staff members were also present: City Attorney Dan Heid, Director of Administration Dana Hinman, Assistant Finance Director Kevin Fuhrer, Police Commander Steve Stocker, Innovation and. Technology Director Paul Haugan, Assistant Director of Engineering Services/City Engineer Ingrid Gaub, Assistant Director of Community Development Services Jeff Tate, and Deputy City Clerk Shawn Campbell. H. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS A. Mayor Backus recognized Deputy City Clerk Campbell for earning her Master Municipal Clerk designation. 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 Page 1 City of. Auburn Council Meeting Minutes July 17, 2017 A. Public Hearings No public hearing was scheduled for this evening. 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 Carl Johnson, 3206 Pike Street. SE, Auburn Mr. Johnson expressed concern about Councilmembers absences from important meetings. He requested Council do the job they were elected to do. Eric Quarnstrom, 1401 12th Street NE, Auburn Mr. Quarnstrom expressed opposition to having a safe injection site in Auburn. Marie -Anne Harkness, 29780 53rd Avenue S, Auburn Ms. Harkness stated King County can override a .City on placement of facilities within the city limits. She requested Council pass a resolution opposing placement of a safe injection site in Auburn. Nick Wilson, 33010 17th Place S, Mr. Wilson invited Council to August 6, 2017 in Federal Way. Federal way International Friendship Day on Len Englund, 457 S 282nd Street, Auburn Mr. Englund described his personal experience with a family member being addicted to heroin. He spoke against safe injection sites. Angela Dabb, 304 Thomas Road SE, Auburn Ms. Dabb stated she appreciates the Auburn Police Department and their hard work. She spoke against safe injection sites in Auburn. Carol Smith, 1320 22nd ST SE, Auburn Ms, Smith stated her neighborhood does not have as much police presence as she would like. She shared her frustration with a problem house in her neighborhood. Annette Hinze, 1310 22nd ST SE, Auburn Page 2 City of Auburn Council Meeting .Minutes July 17, 2017 Ms. Hinze stated she is concerned about her neighborhood. She would like additional police response at a problem house in her neighborhood.. Mary Miller, 1802 1 Street NE, Auburn Ms. Miller stated there needs to be more education in the community regarding service pets. Bryan Rivera, 123 C Street NW, Auburn Mr. Rivera read a quote regarding people being disenfranchised. He spoke about concerns he has regarding the Puyallup Tribe. He also spoke about concerns for the Muckleshoot Tribe. Ronnie Roberts, 116 C Street NW Mr. Roberts stated the City has a good relationship with the Muckleshoot Tribe. He stated there are not bad dogs just bad owners. He stated all exept one Councilmember returned his call regarding the $20 car tab fee and. he thanked Council. He also urged Council to start acting as a team. C. Correspondence There was no correspondence for Council review. VI. COUNCIL AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilmember Wagner; vice chair of the Finance ad hoc committee that reviews claims and payroll vouchers, reported he and Councilmember DaCorsi reviewed the payroll vouchers and electronic deposits in the approximate amount of $2.2 million and claims vouchers and wire transfers in the amount of approximately $5.6 million for the periods June 29 through July 12, 2017. The ad hoc committee recommends approval of the claims and payroll vouchers as described on the Consent Agenda. Councilmember DaCorsi, chair of the ad hoc committee on the selection of the Deputy Mayor; reported the committee, consisting of himself and Councilmembers Trout -Manuel and Peloza, will meet next Monday, July 24, 2017. The Committee will be presenting a revised version of the Committee's recommendations at the July 24, 2017 study session. Deputy Mayor Wales, chair of the ad hoc committee on the $20.00 car license fee, reported the ad hoc committee has not met since the last update. The next meeting of the committee is scheduled for August 7, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. VII. CONSENT AGENDA Page 3 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes July 17, 2017 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 3, 2017 Regular City Council Meeting B. Minutes of the May 11, June 8, June 29 and September 14, 2015 City Council Study Session C. Claims Vouchers Claims voucher numbers 444546 through 444958 in the amount of $5,655,969.63 and one wire transfer in the amount of $2,978.62 and dated July 17, 2017. D. Payroll Vouchers A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, adopting the 2017 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan for the Consolidated Plan Years 2015-2019 E. Public Works Project No. CP1710* (Snyder) City Council award Small Works Contract No. 17-17, to K&A Communications, LLC on their low bid of $117,789.98 for Project No. CP1710, Citywide Sidewalk Repair and Improvement F. Facilities Contract No. 17-16* (Hinman) City Council approve Final Pay Estimate No. 1 to Contract No. 17- 16 (Smoke/Soot Remediation, Auburn Golf Course) in the amount of $58,642.50 and accept this project as complete. G. Public Works Project No. CP1617* (Snyder) City Council award Contract No. 17-21 to NOVA Contracting, Inc. on their low bid of $624,030.00 plus Washington State sales tax of $62,403.00 for a total contract price of $686,433.00 for Project No. CP1617, Lea Hill Pressure Reducing Valve Stations project Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Coun.cilmember Trout -Manual seconded to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Peloza asked to pull Items "B", "F" and "G" from the consent agenda for further discussion. MOTION TO APPROVE ITEMS "A", "C", "D", AND "E" CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0 Page 4 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes. July 17, 2017 VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS B. Minutes of the May 11, June 8, June 29 and September 14, 2015 City Council Study Session Councilmember Holman moved and Councilmember DaCorsi seconded to approve the minutes. Councilmember Peloza expressed concern that the minutes are from 2015. Councilmember Peloza requested a list of all minutes that have not been approved. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0 F. Facilities Contract No. 17-16* (Hinman) City Council approve Final Pay Estimate No. 1 to Contract No. 17- 16 (Smoke/Soot Remediation, Auburn Golf Course) in the amount of $58,642.50 and accept this project as complete. Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to approved Facilities Contract No. 17-16. Councilmember Wagner stated he is surprised this happened and wanted to ensure there was operating procedures in place to ensure it does not happen again. Director of Administration Hinman explained it was discovered the fireplace logs had been moved. They have now been locked down so this cannot happen again. All of the expenses will be covered by insurance. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0 G. Public Works Project No. CP1617* (Snyder) City Council award Contract No. 17-21 to NOVA Contracting, Inc. on their low bid of $624,030.00 plus Washington State sales tax of $62,403.00 for a total contract price of $686,433.00 for Project. No. CP1617, Lea Hill Pressure Reducing Valve Stations project Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember DaCorsi seconded to approve the award of Public Works Project CP1617. Page 5 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes July 17, 2017 Councilmember Wagner stated the project includes equipment that is part of our water system that needs to be replaced. Councilmember Peloza stated there was a large amount of water with algae on Lea Hill Road. After he reported it using the Your Gov app the area was cleaned up. He asked if this repair will fix that problem. Assistant Director Gaub explained that was most likely storm drainage runoff and not potable water. There would not be algae in potable water. Councilmember Peloza asked for details on what services the consultant provides. Assistant Director Gaub explained the consultant performs design work and prepares bid plans and specifications. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0 IX. NEW BUSINESS Councilmember Holman moved to add Resolution No. 5306 opposing safe injection sites in the City of Auburn as agenda item XI.B Councilmember Wagner seconded. X. ORDINANCES A. Ordinance No. 6657 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Sections 18.52.050, of the Auburn City Code relating to the procedures utilized for considering modification of the commercial driveway throat depth standard Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to approve Ordinance No. 6657. Councilmember Wagner stated the engineering standards will be adjusted to allow staff discretion in throat depth modifications. Assistant Director Tate explained it does not change the 40 foot standard that is in City Code. This only changes the process for the developer that requests a variance in the throat depth. Currently if there is a request to change the throat depth it has to go before the Page 6 City of Auburn Council. Meeting Minutes July 17, 2017 Hearing Examiner. This process is time consuming and costly. This process will allow staff to review the throat depth and make the accommodation. Councilmember Wagner asked if Valley Regional Fire Authority needed to approve the variance also. Assistant Director Tate stated they do not have influence on this issue. He explained their input is regarding access to the building for the fire trucks. Councilmember Wagner stated this could be a two-step process. Council can pass the proposed ordinance tonight, then send throat depth standards back to the Planning Commission for consideration on the overall requirement. Councilmember DaCorsi stated he would like to allow engineering staff the ability to cut the red tape. Council should review the item as a whole in the future. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0 XI. RESOLUTIONS A_. Resolution No. 5305 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, adopting the 2017 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan for the Consolidated Plan Years 2015-2019 Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to approve Resolution No. 5305. Deputy Mayor Wales explained the Council received a detailed presentation at the last Study Session. Councilmember Peloza confirmed the residential rehabilitation is the housing repair program. Councilmember DaCorsi stated the Council will receive the Annual Action Report with all of the updated numbers March of 2018. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0 Page 7 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes. July 17, 2017 B. Resolution No. 5306 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, Opposing the Siting of Illegal Substance Injection Facilities within Auburn City Limits Councilmember Holman moved and Councilmember DaCorsi seconded to approve Resolution No. 5306. Councilmember Holman explained he added this to the agenda today for Council consideration because of citizen input. Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Trout -Manual seconded to amend section 1 as follows Section 1. Distribution. The Mayor is hereby directed to disseminate this Resolution to the King County Council, Pierce County Council, Seattle King County Public Health, Pierce. County Public Health, and other relevant representatives of federal, state, and local governments as appropriate. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0 Councilmember DaCorsJ stated this issue is a health crisis issue and a disease issue. The topic needs to be brought before the state representatives. Mayor Backus stated there needs to be additional resources for behavioral health. The Heroin and Opioid Task Force developed the eight recommendations for the South Sound area.. The City of Auburn voted against the safe injection sites recommendation. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0 Page 8 City of Auburn -Council Meeting Minutes July 17, 2017 XII. MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS A. From the Council Councilmember Peloza reported he attended the Regional Policy Committee for King County meeting where they discussed the veterans, seniors and human services levy. Councilmember Trout -Manual reported she attended the 4th of July Parade and festivities. Councilmember Holman reported the Cities of Auburn and Bellevue will be hosting the National League of Cities 1St Tier Suburb Cities meeting. Councilmember Wagner reported he attended the Regional Transportation Policy Board meeting where they discussed revenue sources for roads in the region. Councilmember DaCorsi reported on an conversation he had with a gentleman that lives in Merrill Gardens. B. From the Mayor Mayor Backus stated she appreciated all of the City staff that works holidays such as the 4th of July festival. She reported she went to Auburn Kinder Care to discuss community involvement with the children. Mayor Backus reported on a visit from students from Lin Ping No. 3 Middle School form Yuhang, China, they are the sister school to Rainier Middle School. She attended the City of Pacific and the City of Algona's parades. She reported she attended a memorial services for Roger Thordarson and a celebration of life for Dave Clark. XIII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:43 p.m. APPROVED THE 7th DAY OF August, 2017. ANCY B S, A)?OR Shawn Campbell, Deputy City Clerk Page 9 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes July 17, 2017 City Council agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's Office, on the City website, and via e-mail. Complete agenda packets are available for review at the City Clerk's Office._ Internet: http,//Www.auburnwa.gov Page 10