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Home My WebLink About12-04-2017 MinutesWASHINGTON 1. CALL TO ORDER CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES December 4, 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, Chief of Police Bob Lee, Innovation and Technology Director Paul Haugan, Assistant Director of Engineering Services/City Engineer Ingrid Gaub, Community Development and Public Works Director Kevin Snyder, Planning Services Manager Jeff Dixon, Utilities Engineering Manager Lisa Tobin, Human Resources and Risk Management Director Rob Roscoe, Director of Administration Dana Hinman, Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam. II. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS A. Proclamation — Stress Less Week Mayor Backus to proclaim December 2-9, 2017, as Stress Less Week in the city of Auburn. Mayor Backus read and presented a proclamation declaring December 2-9, 2017 as Stress Less Week in the city of Auburn to Auburn Mountainview High School DECA students Haley Secrest Bailey Ketchum. Page 1 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes December 4. 2017 B. Proclamation - 2017 Tree Steward Mayor Backus to proclaim First United Methodist Church as Auburn's "2017 Tree Steward" in the city of Auburn. Mayor Backus read and presented a proclamation declaring the First United Methodist Church as the City's 2017 Tree Steward for preserving and caring for the Red Cedar tree at 100 N Street SE in Auburn and declaring the tree as a significant tree to Mr. Len Elliott, previous chair of the City of Auburn Urban Tree Board and formerly associated with the First United Methodist Church. Mr. Elliott thanked Mayor Backus and Council for the recognition. Mr. Bryce Landrud, current chair of the Auburn Urban Tree Board, spoke briefly regarding the history of the tree and its merits as a significant tree. III. APPOINTMENTS There was no appointment for Council consideration. IV. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS Ordinance No. 6659 was removed from the agenda. It was later announced that Ordinance Nos. 6667 and 666.8 were both postponed and removed from the agenda. V. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings 1. 2017-2018 Mid Biennial Budget Public Hearing No. 2 City Council to conduct a public hearing to receive public comments and suggestions with regard to the proposed modifications to the 2017-2018 Biennial Budget. Mayor Backus opened the public hearing at 7:10 p.m. No one in the audience requested to speak during the budget public hearing, and the hearing was closed. 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 Page 2 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes December 4. 2017 Bob Zimmerman, 33029 46th Place South Mr. Zimmerman thanked Councilmember Wagner for his service on the Council. Mr. Zimmerman reported on a meeting and site visit with city officials regarding the wall constructed by his neighbor and adjacent to Mr. Zimmerman's property. He stated the meeting did not alleviate his concerns with the wall. Virginia Cross, 604 24th Street SE, Auburn Ms. Cross spoke regarding Ordinance No. 6667 relating to Comprehensive Plan amendments. Ms. Cross expressed concern with the application of land use and zoning designations to properties under the control of the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe. Virginia Haugen, 2503 R Street SE, Auburn Ms. Haugen expressed opposition to the Business Improvement Area. C. Correspondence There was no correspondence for Council review. VI. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND CLOSED SESSION At 7:19 p.m. and immediately following Audience Participation, Mayor Backus recessed the meeting to closed session pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(a) to discuss collective bargaining issues, and to executive session pursuant to RCW42.30.1 1 0(1)(i) for approximately 20 minutes to discuss potential litigation. City Attorney Heid, Human Resources and Risk Management Director Roscoe, Police Chief Bob Lee, Assistant Director of Engineering Services/City Engineer Gaub, .and Utilities Engineering Manager Lisa Tobin also attended the executive session. Mayor Backus reconvened the meeting at 7:42 p.m. VII. 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 $2.5 million and claims vouchers and wire transfers in the amount of approximately $1.8 million for the periods November 16-29, 2017 and December 4, 2017, respectively. The ad hoc committee recommends approval of the claims and payroll vouchers as described on the Consent Agenda. Page 3 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes December 4. 2017 VIII. 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 November 20, 2017 Regular City Council Meeting B. Claims Vouchers Claims vouchers 446641 through 446794 in the amount of $1,157,155.14 and five wire transfers in the amount of $659,562.33 and dated December 4, 2017. C. Payroll Vouchers Payroll check numbers 537610 through 537676 in the amount of $506,337.35, electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $1,960,977.52 for a grand total of $2,467,314.87 for the period covering November 16, 2017 to November 29, 2017. D. Parks Project No. CP1721 City Council award Contract No. 17-31 to Christensen, Inc. on their low bid of $343,411.51 plus Washington State sales tax of $34,341.15 for a total contract price of $377,752.56 for Project No. CP1721 — Les Gove Restroom Building Replacement. Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Baggett seconded to approve the Consent Agenda. In response to a question from Councilmember Peloza, Director Faber explained the project scope for CP1721, Les Gove Restroom Building Replacement, Was increased to include a family restroom. There were also increased electrical costs. The increased project costs will be paid from park impact fees. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. X. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. XI. ORDINANCES Page 4 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes December 4. 2017 A. Ordinance No. 6659 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Section 1.24.010 of the Auburn City Code and creating a new Chapter 9.24 of the Auburn City Code relating to new gross misdemeanor violations concerning drug-related activities Ordinance No. 6659 was removed from the agenda. B. Ordinance No. 6665 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Ordinance No. 6621, the 2017-2018 Biennial Budget, as amended by Ordinance No. 6646 and Ordinance No. 6656, authorizing amendment to the City of Auburn 2017-2018 Budget as set forth in Schedule "A" and Schedule "B" Councilmember Holman moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 6665. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. C. Ordinance No. 6666 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Ordinance No. 6621, the 2017-2018 Biennial Budget Ordinance, as amended by Ordinance No. 6646, Ordinance No. 6656, and Ordinance No.. 6665, authorizing amendment to the City of Auburn 2017-2018 Budget as set forth in Schedule "A" and Schedule "B" Councilmember Holman moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 6666. MOTION CARRIED UNANMOUSLY. 7-0 D. Ordinance No. 6667 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, relating to planning; adopting the 2017 Annual Comprehensive Plan Map and Text Amendments pursuant to the provisions of RCW Chapter 36.70A and adopting corresponding rezones related to certain map amendments Ordinance No. 6667 was removed from the agenda. Page 5 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes December 4. 2017 E. Ordinance No. 6668 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington amending Sections 19.02.115, 19.02.120, , 19.02.130 and 19.02.140 of the Auburn City Code relating to School Impact Fees Ordinance No. 6668 was removed from the agenda. F. Ordinance No. 6669 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Section 2.82.020 of the Auburn City Code relating to the Auburn Poet Laureate Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Trout -Manuel seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 6669. MOTION CARRIED UANANIMOUSLY. 7-0 XII. RESOLUTIONS A. Resolution No. 5330 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute the Deed Restriction -Restrictive Covenant for city -owned parcels 1221049037, 1221049038, 1221049039, 1221049007 required as a condition of Washington Department of Ecology grant funding Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Trout -Manuel seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5330. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 B. Resolution No. 5331 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, endorsing use of the 2018 Valley Regional Fire Authority Fee Schedule as adopted by the VRFA Board of Governance Councilmember DaCorsi moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5331. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 C. Resolution No. 5332 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute a First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement 2 for the Lea Hill Intertie Project between Covington Page 6 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes December 4. 2017 Water District, King County Water District No. 111 and the City of Auburn Resolution No. 53.32 was added to the agenda. Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Baggett seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5332. Councilmember Wagner stated the Resolution approves an amendment to the wholesale water agreement with Water District No. 111 and Covington Water District to extend the ability of the Districts to purchase "interruptible" water from the City. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 D. Resolution No. 5334 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving Addendum No. 1 to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Auburn and the Auburn Police Management Association for 2016-2018 Resolution No. 5334 was added to the agenda. Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5334. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 XIII. MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS A. From the Council Deputy Mayor Wales reported Holy Family Church provided 52 shut-in families with Thanksgiving dinner and also provided another 1,000 people with Thanksgiving dinner. Deputy Mayor Wales reported the Junior City Council met earlier today. The Junior City Council will be adjusting their meeting schedule, developing a budget, and providing quarterly reports to the City Council. Members of the Junior City Council will also be participating in Youth Action Days at the state capitol in January 2018. Councilmember Peloza reported on his attendance at the South County Area Transportation Board (SCATBd) meeting and the Cities and Schools Forum. Page 7 City of Auburn Council Meetinct Minutes. December 4, 2017 Councilmember Trout -Manuel reported on her attendance at an Auburn School District Drug and Alcohol Prevention Coalition workshop, a tour of the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe reservation, and the Red, White and Blue Concert. Councilmember Trout -Manuel shared that her Lions Club president project was just completed and consisted of service club signs throughout the city. Councilmember Baggett reported on his attendance at the Dave and Buster's. pre -grand opening Sunday night and their official ribbon cutting ceremony this morning. Councilmember Holman reported on. his participation in the Rotary Club's take -a -kid -to -work day where three students from Mountainview High School, Auburn High School, and Riverside High School shadowed him for a morning at City Hall. Councilmember Holman also reported on his attendance at the Puget. Sound Regional Council Growth Management Policy Board meeting where the board discussed the regional centers framework. Councilmember Wagner commented on the regional centers framework and the importance of being designated as a center in order to be eligible for funding. Councilmember Wagner also commented on the Cities and. Schools Forum, which enables a dialogue among the education community and the cities of Algona, Pacific and Auburn. B. From the Mayor Mayor Backus reported that she and Councilmember Peloza assisted with serving the Thanksgiving lunches provided on November 21St at the Senior Center; the Senior Center served over 300 during two seatings. Mayor Backus reported several students from the Sister City of Guanghan, Sichuan Province, China, visited City Hall. Mayor Backus announced she is a co-chair with King County Executive Dow Constantine and Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkin of a new initiative called One Table to address homelessness throughout King County. Mayor Backus reported on her attendance at the Sound Cities Association annual networking dinner where Councilmember Wagner was recognized for his public service. Mayor Backus also reported on her attendance at the Santa Parade and tree lighting at City Hall, the Red, White and Blue Concert, Dave and Buster's pre -grand opening, and a visit to Wesley Homes. Page 8 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes December 4. 2017 XIV. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:21 p.m. APPROVED THE /0""l -DAY OFZ&,'��_'2017. 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 9