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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-05-2017 MinutesCITY OF_ � WASHINGTON CALL TO ORDER CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES September 5, 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, 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 also present: Finance Director Shelley Coleman, City Attorney Daniel B. Heid, Police Commander Steve Stocker, Innovation and Technology Director Paul Haugan, Assistant Director of Engineering Services/City Engineer Ingrid Gaub, Community Development and Public Works Director Kevin Snyder, Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS A. Constitution Week Proclamation Mayor Backus to proclaim September 17-23, 2017 as "Constitution Week" in the city of Auburn. Mayor Backus declared September 17-23, 2017 as "Constitution Week" in the city of Auburn and presented the proclamation to Hilda Meryhew representing the Lakota Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. APPOINTMENTS There was no appointment for Council consideration. Page 1 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes September 5. 2017 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 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 There was no comment from the audience. C. Correspondence There was no correspondence for Council review. VI. COUNCIL AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilmember Baggett, chair of the Finance ad hoc committee that reviews claims and payroll vouchers, reported he and Councilmember Wagner reviewed the payroll vouchers and electronic deposits in the approximate amount of $2.3 million and claims vouchers and wire transfers in the amount of approximately $1.1 million for the periods August 17, 2017 to August 30, 2017 and September 5, 2017, respectively. The ad hoc committee recommends approval of the claims and payroll vouchers as described on the Consent Agenda. 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 August 14, 2017, February 8, 2016 and February 22, 2016 Study Session Meetings B. Minutes of the August 21, 2017 Regular City Council Meeting C. Claims Vouchers Claims voucher numbers 445488 through 445669 in the amount of $937,877.34 and six wire transfers in the amount of $192,828.32 and dated September 5, 2017. Page 2 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes _ _ September_ 5._2017 D. Payroll Vouchers Payroll check numbers 537485 through 537501 in the amount of $732,971.05 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $1,609,580.09 for a grand total of $2,342,551.14 for the period covering August 17, 2017 to August 30, 2017. E. Public Works Project No. CP1501 City Council approve Final Pay Estimate No. 5 to Contract No. 16- 09 in the amount of $17,608.05 and accept construction of Project No. CP1501, Traffic Signal Safety Improvements Project. F. Public Works Project No. CP1502 City Council grant permission. to advertise for bids for Project No. CP1502, A Street SE and 37th Street SE Traffic Signal Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember DaCorsi seconded to approve the Consent Agenda. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. 1X. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. X. MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS A. From the Council Councilmember DaCorsi commented on the United States Constitution adopted September 17, 1787, and reflected on the meaning of the Constitution for him and his family and the opportunity for his great-grandfather to immigrate to the United States in 1898 and become a citizen. Councilmember Holman reported on his attendance at the remembrance ceremony held at the Washington State fairgrounds in Puyallup marking the 75th anniversary of the signing of Executive Order 9066 of 1942 and the impact of the internment of Japanese Americans during World War 11.. Councilmember Baggett reported on his attendance at the 40th anniversary celebration for Valley Communications Center, the City's 911 provider. Page 3 City of Auburn Council Meetina Minutes September 5. 2017 Councilmember Peloza reported on his attendance at the South County Area Transportation Board and Washington State Transportation Commission's ongoing pilot program testing a system of charging drivers for the number of miles traveled instead of charging them a gas tax. Gas tax revenue will decline as vehicles become more fuel-efficient or use no gasoline, and because the gas tax is the main source of funding for state roads, bridges and the ferry system, the state is looking for an alternative revenue source. B. From the Mayor Mayor Backus reported on her attendance at the Chamber of Commerce sponsored New Educators Breakfast, a press conference with Washington CAN! (Community Action Network), the Holiday Inn Express and Suites groundbreaking, the Diversity Council kickoff meeting, the City of Auburn Giving Campaign dunk tank fundraiser, the Auburn High School Welcome Back to School event, a Work Source fundraiser, Auburn Valley Humane Society's Barkfest, a tour of the Ray of Hope homeless resource center, the Valley Regional Fire Authority's Adopt -a -Highway cleanup on State Route 18, the Police and Fire chili cook -off held at the Auburn Farmers Market to benefit the Auburn Food Bank, and a meeting with Julia Reed, Regional Affairs Director for the City of Seattle. XI. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 7:27 p.m. APPROVED THE / DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2017. 4AZVZ44�.� MAN Y BPTS, MKTOR Danielle Daskam, City Clerk 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: hftp:/Awm.auburnwa.gov Page 4