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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-18-2017 MinutesWASHINGTON I. CALL TO ORDER CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES September 18, 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, and. Yolanda Trout -Manuel. Councilmember Rich Wagner arrived at 7:02 p.m. Mayor Nancy Backus was in attendance, and the following department directors and staff members were present: Finance Director Shelley Coleman, City Attorney Daniel B. Heid, Police Commander Dave Colglazier, 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. 11. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS There was no announcement, proclamation or presentation. 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 A. Public Hearings No public hearing was scheduled for this evening. Page 1 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes _ _ September 18, 2017 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 Liz Miller, 5121 Nathan Loop SE, Auburn Ms. Miller implored the City Council to contribute funding to the Allenmore Behavioral Health Hospital. Ms. Miller noted September is Suicide Prevention Month as well as Addiction Recovery Month. She stated that in 2017, the Auburn Police Department expects to involuntarily commit approximately 600 individuals. Additionally, the Department of Health has determined that the most at risk for mental health crises in the State of Washington are in the 98002 zip code in Auburn. She stated the national standard for the number of mental health beds is 26 behavioral beds per 100,000 citizens. South King County and Pierce County have an average of 2.8 beds per 100,000 citizens. Ms. Miller urged the City Council to make mental health a priority and to commit resources to the Allenmore Behavioral Health Hospital. Bob Zimmerman, 33029 46th Place South, Auburn Mr. Zimmerman stated his residence is adjacent to a concrete wall which has a 1,000 gallon propane tank on the far side of it.. Mr. Zimmerman stated the tank is not safety strapped for earthquakes. He expressed concern regarding the lack of propane tank standards and regulations. Mr. Zimmerman urged the. City to adopt a code to regulate propane tanks and allow the Valley Regional Fire Authority to enforce the regulations. 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 $2.1 million and claims vouchers and wire transfers in the amount of approximately $7.7 million for the periods August 31, 2017 to September 13, 2017 and September 18, 2017, respectively. The ad hoc committee recommends approval of the claims and payroll vouchers as described on the Consent Agenda. Page 2 City of Auburn Council Meetina Minutes September 1.8, 2017 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 February 29, 2016 and March 14, 2016, Study Session Meetings B. Minutes of the September 5, 2017 Regular City Council Meeting C. Claims Vouchers Claims voucher numbers 445670 through 445853 in the amount of $6,672,358.48 and four wire transfers in the amount of $1,036,028.60 and dated September 18, 2017. D. Payroll Vouchers Payroll check numbers 537502 through 537522 in the amount of $546,843.18 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $1,593,679.85 for a grand total. of $2,140,523.03 for the period covering August 31, 2017 to September 13, 2017. E. Public Works Project No. CP1218 City Council approve Changer No. 1 in the amount of $374,393.48 to Contract No. 16-20 for work on Project No. CP1218, Auburn Way South Corridor Safety Improvements (Muckleshoot Plaza to Dogwood Street SE) Project F. Public Works Project No. CP1406 City Council to grant permission to advertise for bids for Project No. CP1406, Main Street Signal Upgrades. G. Public Works Project No. CP1523 City Council approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $39,500.00 to Contract No. 17-05 for work on Project No. CP1523, Lake Tapps Parkway Preservation project: Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Peloza questioned the amount of the change order for Project No. CP1218 and whether the Muckleshoot Tribe has contributed to the project. Page 3 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes September 18, 2017 Assistant Director of Engineering Services/City Engineer Gaub stated the Change Order is in the amount of $374,393.48. The agenda bill explains that $199,238.00 is needed to fund this change order but does not require a budget amendment because the funds are available from other budgeted projects in 2017 that are completed and have remaining budget or are not being completed this year. Assistant Director Gaub stated the project has been in progress for approximately three to four years and has been discussed numerous times with the Tribe. The Tribe is not partnering with the City on this particular project, but are making improvements in the casino property to accommodate the additional turn movements at Riverwalk Drive. Assistant Director Gaub stated the project is funded through a federal transportation safety grant and improves the safety along the corridor for residents and commuters. Mayor Backus also added that the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe contributed to Phase 1 of the Auburn Way South Corridor Safety Improvements completed last year. Councilmember Wagner pointed out the Tribe is seeing some negative impacts from Project CP 1218, including the removal of left turns from their property. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. IX, NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. X. RESOLUTIONS A. Resolution No. 5297. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute the Flood Protection Easement for White River properties Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember DaCorsi seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5297. Resolution No. 5297 was reviewed at the Council's last study session. Page 4 rX City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes September 18, 2017 MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 B. Resolution No. 5315 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, adopting and supporting the Auburn Pioneer Cemetery Master Plan Councilmember Holman moved and Councilmember Baggett seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5315. The resolution was reviewed at the August 28, 2017 Study Session. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS A. From the Council Deputy Mayor Wales announced she is a member of the South King County Health Foundation. The Foundation is seeking contributions for remodeling the Auburn MultiCare and Covington MultiCare Hospitals. Councilmember Peloza reported on his attendance at the Regional Policy Committee meeting where members received a briefing on King County's Best Start for Kids initiative to improve health and wellbeing of King County residents. The levy to support Best Start for Kids was approved in 2015 and will run for six years. The levy amount is $0.14 per $1,000 assessed valuation. The funding is allocated as follows for the term of the levy: $190 million to new birth to five years of age; $129 million for five years of age to twenty-four years old; $37 million for communities of opportunity; and $44 million for other projects. Councilmember Peloza also reported the Policy Committee discussed Cedar Hills Landfill. Councilmember Peloza reported that through recycling efforts, the projected the life of the landfill has been extended to the year 2030. Councilmember Trout -Manuel reported on her attendance at the ninth annual Domestic Violence Symposium in Seattle, the grand opening of a Delta Airlines sponsored Habitat for Humanity home in Pacific for a veteran's family, and the City of Auburn employee luncheon at the Community Center. Page 5 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes September 18, 2017 Councilmember Baggett reported on his attendance at two sessions of the Emergency Management Advisory Committee that included a capabilities assessment workshop and discussion of mass care, training and exercise, community outreach, and resource management. The Committee reports to the King County Council. Councilmember Baggett complimented the volunteers who serve as part of emergency management or emergency response teams. Councilmember Holman thanked Liz Miller for her statistical presentation relating to mental health and the Allenmore Behavioral Health Hospital under audience presentation. Councilmember Holman also thanked Councilmember Peloza for the solid waste information he has shared with the Council over the years. Councilmember Wagner reported on his attendance at the Puget Sound Regional Council Transportation Policy Board meeting. The Board discussed the re -designation of "centers". Within the four county region covered by PSRC, certain areas are designated as regional growth centers including manufacturing/industrial centers. Designation as a "center" determines prioritization for transportation funding. Councilmember Wagner suggested a future study session include discussion of the designation of a manufacturing/industrial center in the city of Auburn. Councilmember Wagner reported the Board also discussed transportation funding through the year 2040. According to the state transportation planners, families will be, paying an average of $900.00 in taxes annually for transportation by the year 2030. Councilmember Wagner commented on the annual City of Auburn employee luncheon and stated he was happy that the City could finally hold the event in one of its own facilities, the community center. Councilmember DaCorsi reported he will be absent from the October 2"a Council meeting due to his attendance at the annual Housing Washington Conference in Spokane. Councilmember DaCorsi reported he and Councilmember Wagner, as the Council's public works focus group, met with Director Snyder, Assistant Director Gaub and Assistant Director Tate today to review topics for upcoming study sessions. B. From the Mayor Mayor Backus reported on her attendance at the monthly coffee hour at. Merrill Gardens and a visit to the Danner Corporation on Oravetz Road, including Little Jack's Corner Day Care at the same Page 6 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes September 18, 2017 location. Mayor Backus reported the Auburn area Sikh community at Gurudwara Sacha Marg Sahib is sending trucks of supplies to help those affected by Hurricane Harvey in Houston. Mayor Backus also reported on her attendance at the first meeting of the Civics Academy, the King County All Home Coordinating Board meeting; the City of Auburn employee luncheon, and the Mexican Independence Day festival. Mayor Backus also attended the Avery Huffman bench dedication ceremony. Avery Huffman, a seven year old Auburn resident, passed away last year from Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Giloma (DIPG), an aggressive brain cancer. XII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 7:53 p.m. APPROVED THE o2 DAY OF OCTOBER, 2017. 1 NANCY VCKUS, MAYOR 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: http://www.auburnwa.gov Page 7