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I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Pledge of Allegiance
City Council Meeting
December 18, 2017 - 7:00 PM
Auburn Community and Event Center
910 9th Street SE
AGENDA
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Mayor Nancy Backus called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Auburn
Community and Events Center, 910 9th Street SE, 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, Assistant City Attorney Doug Ruth, Chief of Police Bob Lee,
Assistant Director of Engineering Services/City Engineer Ingrid Gaub,
Director of Administration Dana Hinman, Economic Development Manager
Doug Lein, Human Services Manager Joy Scott, Parks, Arts and
Recreation Director Daryl Faber, and Deputy City Clerk Shawn Campbell.
Il. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Proclamation for Councilmember Richard Wagner Day
Mayor Backus to proclaim December 18, 2017 as Councilmember Richard Wagner
Day in the city of Auburn.
Mayor Backus read and presented a proclamation declaring December 18,
2017 as Richard Wagner Day. Councilmember Wagner thanked the Mayor
and Council.
Ill. APPOINTMENTS
A. Reappointments to Boards & Commissions
City Council to confirm the reappointments for the following board and commission
members for a new three year term expiring December 31, 2020:
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Arts Commission
Dan Norman
Auburn Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
Aman Ghag
Auburn Tourism Board
Julie Krueger
Rachael McAlister
BIA Rate Payer Committee
Bill Cowart
Human Services Committee
Jason Berry
Marelyn Scholz
Cecl.a Brugger
Parks & Recreation Board
Michael Hassen
Planning Commission
Judi Roland
Urban Tree Board
Bryce Landrud
Jan Speer
White River Valley Historical Society
Ronnie Beyersdorf
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to
reappoint the board and commission members.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
IV. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
There was no modification to the agenda.
V. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS AND CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1. Public Hearing for Community Development Block Grant
2018 Action Plan
City Council to conduct a public hearing to receive public comments and
suggestions with regards to the 2018 Annual Action Plan as required by the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Mayor Backus opened the public hearing at 7:07 p.m.
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Virginia Haugen, 2503 R Street SE, Auburn
Ms. Haugen requested the City spend these funds to fix the streets.
No one further in the audience requested to speak and the
hearing was closed at 7;08 p.m.
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.
Pauline Caldwell, 1120 8th Street NE, Auburn
Ms. Caldwell is concerned with society today. She wrote a letter to
Congressman Reichert regarding the proposed tax bill. She read the letter
she received in response. She does not feel the plan protects seniors.
Betsy Howe, 3929312 118th Avenue, SE, Auburn
Ms. Howe stated she is concerned about the road she lives on due to the
Bridges development. She requested the City meet with residents prior to
repairs or improvements.
Virginia Haugen, 2503 R Street SE, Auburn
Ms; Haugen stated she has learned a lot from Councilmember Wagner.
Kyle Orsini, 6118 South 294th Street, Auburn
Mr. Orsini thanked Council for their time. He listed various roads within
the City that are in need of repair and streets that need higher speed limits.
Larry Smith, 30023 118th Ave S E, Auburn
Mr. Smith reviewed the action the City has taken on 118th Ave SE,
including the waming signs, speed indicators and nimble strips. Mr. Smith
stated the City's attempts to slow the traffic have not had the desired
results. He stated he has made recommendations and the City has not
implemented them.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for Council review.
VI. COUNCILAD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Ad Hoc Committee Chairs may report on the status of their ad hoc Council
Committees' progress on assigned tasks and may give their recommendation to the
City Council, if any.
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
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in the amount of approximately $6.1 million for the periods November 30 -
December 17, 2017 and December 17, 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 ConsentAgenda are considered by the City Council to be
routine and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed.
A. Minutes of the December 4, 2017 Regular City Council
Meeting
B. Claims Vouchers
Claims vouchers 446795 through 446997 in the amount of $5,609,000.25 and one
wire transfer in the amount of $555,364.87 and dated December 17, 2017.
C. Payroll Vouchers
Payroll check numbers 537677 through 537697 in the amount of $240,977.96,
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of'$1,925,671.59 for a grand total of
$2,166,649.55 for the period covering November 30, 2017 to December 13, 2017 and
dated December 18, 2017.
D. Public Works Project No. CP1415
City Council to approve Final Pay Estimate No. 12 to Contract No. 16-12 in the amount
of $2 ,674.76' and accept construction of Project No. CP 1415, West Main Street
Multi -Modal Corridor and ITS Improvements
E. Public Works Project No. CP1507
City Council to approve Change Order No 2 in the amount of $100,000.00 to Contract
No. 17-02 for work on Project No. CP 1507, Auburn Way North Preservation
F. Public Works Project No. CP1522
City Council to approve Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $55,000.00 and Final
Pay Estimate No. 11 to Contract No. 16-19 and accept construction of Project No.
CP1522, 30th Street NE Area Flooding, Phase 1 B
G. Public Works Project No. CP1613
City Council to approve Final Pay Estimate No. 2 to Contract No. 17-06 in the amount
of $26,086.50 and accept construction of Project No. CP1613, M&O Facility Building
Roofing Replacement Project
H. Public Works Project No. CP1701
City Council to approve Final Pay Estimate No. 2 to Contract No. 17-23 in the amount
of $49,930.62 and accept construction of Project No. CP1701, AWS Dynamic
Message Sign Project
Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Trout -Manual seconded
to approve the Consent Agenda.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
VI 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
X. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6667 (Snyder)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, adopting 2017
Annual Comprehensive Plan Map and Text Amendments pursuant to the provisions of
RCW Chapter 36.70A and adopting corresponding rezones related to certain of the
map amendments and creating a new Section 18.01.050 to the city code, relating to
planning
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to
adopt Ordinance No. 6667.
Deputy Mayor Wales asked if the City has the authority to impose zoning
on tribal property. Mayor Backus stated the City does have the authority to
assign land designation'to tribal property. The tribal designations are for
informational purposes only.
Councilmember Peloza stated he spoke with the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
Council Chair Cross and she is very supportive of the Comprehensive Plan
Amendments.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Ordinance No. 6668 (Snyder)
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
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to
adopt Ordinance No. 6668.
Councilmember Wagner stated the school district provides the City with
a proposal for impact fees and the City is responsible for imposing the
fees.
Deputy Mayor Wales stated the City tries to keep ahead of growth with
school impact fees. The City of Federal Way is proposing higher taxes.
She shared her concern that will force more multi family units into Auburn
because it will be less expensive to develop.
Councilmember Holman stated the Federal Way School District has a very
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narrow band in the City of Auburn and it is not zoned multi family.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
XI. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5323 (Snyder)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the
Mayor to execute a fourth amendment to the Transit Service Direct Financial
Partnership Agreement between the City of Auburn, King County and Pierce County
Public Transit Benefit Authority (Pierce Transit)
Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Trout -Manual seconded
to adopt Resolution No. 5323.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
B. Resolution No. 5333 (Snyder)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the
Mayor to execute an I ntedocal Agreement between the City of Auburn and King County
Department of Transportation relating to the Commute Trip Reduction Plan
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5333.
Councilmember Wagner stated the State requires cities to work with local
businesses to reduce congestion.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
C. Resolution No. 5336 (Coleman)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the
Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Auburn and Recology
Cleanscapes for a Litter Control and Recycling Program
Councilmember Holman moved and Councilmember DaCorsi seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5336.
Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Trout -Manual seconded
to table Resolution No. 5336 to the next Study Session.
Councilmember Trout -Manual stated that she has spoken with seniors and
they shared their concerns about leaves and trash on the streets.
Director Coleman stated this contract with Recology allows the City to
direct Recology to pick up trash on a. specific street.
MOTION FAILED. 4-3. Deputy Mayor Wales, Councilmember Peloza
and Councilmember Trout -Manual voted yes.
MOTION CARRIED. 5-2. Deputy Mayor Wales and Councilmember
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Trout -Manual voted no.
D. Resolution No. 5337 (Hinman)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, adopting the 2018
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan for the Consolidated Plan
Years 2015-2019
Councilmember Trout -Manual moved and Councilmember Holman
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5337.
Councilmember Trout -Manual stated this action will fulfill HUD
requirements.
Councilmember Peloza asked how the City measures the value of the
funds spent. Human Services Manager Scott stated the City monitors the
service providers not the recipients The services providers track the
participants and provides a report to the City.
Councilmember Wagner would like the housing repair program details to
be more explicit.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
XII. MAYORAND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
At this time the Mayor and City Council may report on significant items associated with
their appointed positions on federal, state, regional and local organizations.
A. From the Council
Councilmember Holman reported he attended the Score Jail
Administration Board meeting.
DaCorsi reported he attended the Affordable Housing Board meeting and
the Association of Washington Cities Board of Directors meeting.
Councilmember Peloza reported he attended the King County Metropolitan
Pollution Advisory Committee meeting and the W IRA 9 meeting,
Councilmember Trout -Manuel reported she attended the Regional Safety
and Justice Committee meeting, the Santa Breakfast, the Blue Ribbon
Committee for Health meeting, the Blue Ribbon Mental Health sub
committee meeting, and the Night of the 1,000 Stars in SeaTac.
Councilmember Wagner stated he will attend a meeting with the Piece
County Regional Council next week.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus reported she met with children at Kilo Middle School (this
school is in Federal Way but has students with an Auburn address). Mayor
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Backus reported she attended the annual tree lighting at Wesley Homes,
the Santa Breakfast, the Overcomers Covenant Church for the Mission
Africa Annual Smiles at Christmas event, South Sound Chamber of
Commerce breakfast, the farewell gathering for outgoing Kent Mayor
Cook, the Valley Regional Fire Authority toy give away, and the Gildo Rey
holiday festival.
Mayor Backus stated she is saddened to hear about the passing of
Sumner Mayor Dave Enslow.
XI 11. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 8:21 p.m.
APPROVED THE�, 2018.
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d NCY B uS, MAYOR Shawn Campbell, Deputy City Clerk
Agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's Office, on the City website
(http.1Avww.aubumwa.gov), and via e-mail. Complete agenda packets are available for review
at the City Clerk's Office.
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