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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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NANCY VCKUS, MAYOR Danielle Daskam, City Clerk
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available for review at the City Clerk's Office.
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