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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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