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* November 19, 2018 - 7:00 PM
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I. CALL TO ORDER
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 in Auburn.
B. Roll Call
Councilmembers present: Deputy Mayor Bob Baggett, John Holman,
Yolanda Trout-Manuel, Bill Peloza and Largo Wales. Councilmembers
Larry Brown and Claude DaCorsi were excused.
Department directors and staff members present included: City Attorney
Steve Gross, Director of Finance Shelley Coleman, Police Chief Bill
Pierson, Director of Public Works Ingrid Gaub, Assistant Director of
Engineering Services Jacob Sweeting, Project Engineer Kim Truong,
Director of Innovation and Technology David Travis, Director of Parks, Art
and Recreation Daryl Faber, Director of Community Development Jeff
Tate, Director of Administration Dana Hinman, and City Clerk Shawn
Campbell.
I I. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS,AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Proclamation-DECA Month(Auburn High School)
Mayor Backus to proclaim November 2018 as "DECA Month" in the city of Auburn.
Mayor Backus read and proclaimed November 2018 as DECA Month.
Auburn High School Students Diego Izquierdo and Karla Cardenas
thanked the Mayor and Council for their support and shared the positive
impact of DECA.
B. Proclamation-Global Entrepreneurship Week(Auburn High
School)
Mayor Backus to proclaim November 11-17,2018 as "Global Entrepreneurship Week"
in the city of Auburn.
Mayor Backus read and proclaimed November 11-17, 2018 as Global
Entrepreneurship Week.Auburn High School Students Karla
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Cardenas and Diego Izquierdo thanked the Mayor and Council for their
support and shared their experience with DECA.
C. Proclamation- Entrepreneurship Week(Auburn Mountainview
High School)
Mayor Backus to proclaim November 19-23, 2018 as"Entrepreneurship Week" in the
city of Auburn.
Mayor Backus read and proclaimed November 19-23, 2018 as
Entrepreneurship week in the City of Auburn.Auburn Moutainview High
School Students Andrea Guiton and Emily Guiton thanked the Mayor and
Council for their support and stated their vision to share entrepreneurship
with elementary school children.
D. Proclamation-Small Business Saturday
Mayor Backus to proclaim Saturday, November 24, 2018 as "Small Business
Saturday" in the city of Auburn.
Mayor Backus read and proclaimed Saturday November 24, 2018 as Small
Business Saturday. Auburn Downtown Association Brittiany Karlson
thanked the Mayor and Council for their support.
III. APPOINTMENTS
There were no appointments.
IV. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
There was no modification to the agenda.
V. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS AND CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings -(No public hearing is 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.
Ken Holden, 3611 I ST NE,Auburn
Mr. Holden shared a concern regarding the stop sign in his neighborhood.
Bob Zimmerman, 33029 46th Place South,Auburn
Mr. Zimmerman shared he has been expressing his concerns regarding
code enforcement for almost nine years.
Waylan Menzina, 719 R Street NE,Auburn
Mr. Menzia thanked the Mayor and Council for their hard work.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for Council to review.
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VI. COUNCIL AD 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 Holman,vice chair of the Finance ad hoc committee,
reported he and Councilmember Brown have reviewed the claims and
payroll vouchers described on the Consent Agenda this evening and
recommended their approval.
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 13, 2017, February 27, 2017, March
27, 2017 and October 22, 2018 Council Study Session
B. Minutes of the November 5, 2018 Regular Council Meeting
C. Claims Vouchers (Coleman)
Claims voucher 451442 through 451601 in the amount of$6,463,378.57 and
four wire transfers in the amount of$1,138,505.47 and dated November 19, 2018.
D. Payroll Vouchers (Coleman)
Payroll check numbers 538163 through 538180 in the amount of$232,981.48,
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of$1,966,587.99 for a grand total of
$2,199,569.47 for the period covering November 1, 2018 to November 14, 2018.
E. Artwork Donation (Faber)
Council consideration of artwork to be donated to the City of Aubum's Public Art
Collection
F. Call for Public Hearing on 2019-2020 Preliminary Biennial
Budget(Coleman)
G. Public Works Project No. CP1521 (Gaub)
City Council to approve Change Order No. 01 in the amount not to exceed
$575,000.00 to Contract No. 18-03 for work on Project No. CP1521, 15th Street
NE/NW Preservation
Deputy Mayor Baggett moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel
seconded to approve the consent agenda.
Councilmember Peloza asked about the change order for CP1521.
Project Manager Kim Truong explained the project area is a high use area
and traffic control in that area is extremely important. The additional costs
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are due to a recent strike and natural gas explosion in which the project was
delayed. The work had to be expedited so it could be completed before
the end of the construction season.Additionally during the grind down
process some of the roadway failed and needed to be replaced and some
unanticipated replacement of curbs and gutters.
Mayor Backus explained the scenario of complications with this project
could not be anticipated.
Councilmember Wales asked what part of the extra work is paid for by the
contractor. Director Gaub explained since the strike was beyond the
contractors control the City has to pay for the extra work.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
X. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6688 (Tate)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington related to land use
regulation, creating a new definition for youth community support facilities, as a
permitted use in the C-1, Light Commercial Zoning District, adding an
additional specific land use standard for the siting of youth community support facilities,
and amending Chapter 18.04, Table 18.23.030, and Section 18.23.030, and Section
18.57.040, of the City Code
Deputy Mayor Baggett moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to
approve Ordinance No. 6688.
Councilmember Trout-Manuel asked where the youth live after the allowed
two years. Director Tate explained the format of the program is to prepare
and help the young adults live independently.
Councilrnember Wales asked if there was any impact on the Valley Cities
facilities. Director Tate explained this is solely for a youth based program.
Councilmember Wales asked if this will make it easier to open in
neighborhoods and near schools. Director Tate explained this will give
parameters for NEXUS House to operate.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
B. Ordinance No. 6701 (Tate)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving the
rezone of Parcel No. 1921059037 from R-7, Residential Zone—seven dwelling units
per acre to P-1, Public Use District
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Deputy Mayor Baggett moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to
approve Ordinance No. 6701.
Councilmember Peloza asked how many units the R7 zone allows. Director
Tate explained this would allow 7 units per acre.
Councilmember Wales asked about the allowed use for the public use
area. Director Tate explained the School District could add an additional
business for public use.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
C. Ordinance No. 6702 (Coleman)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City Of Auburn, Washington, establishing the
levy for regular property taxes by the City of Auburn for collection in 2019 for general
City operational purposes in the amount of$22,007,247.00
Councilmember Holman moved and Deputy MayorBaggett seconded to
adopt Ordinance No. 6702.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
D. Ordinance No. 6704 (Gaub)
City of Auburn, Washington, amending Sections 13.20.010, 13.20.040, 13.20.080,
13.20.090, 13.20.095, 13.20.120, 13.20.182, 1320.200 And 13.20.230 of the Auburn
City Code relating to maintenance and repair responsibilities for public and private
portions of the sewage collection system; and removing inapplicable code
requirements
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to
adopt Ordinance No. 6704.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
E. Ordinance No. 6705 (Gaub)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington amending Chapter
12.64A of the Auburn City Code related to Public Right-Of-Way Improvements
Deputy Mayor Baggett moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to
adopt Ordinance No. 6705.
Director Gaub requested the Council amend the draft ordinance to be
accessory and not auxiliary.
Councilmember Holman moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel
seconded to amend the Ordinance to remove the word auxiliary and
replace it with accessory.
MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
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AMENDED MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
F. Ordinance No. 6706 (Gross)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington related to
insufficient check fees; making those fees consistent with the City's adopted fee
schedule and amending sections 6.01.210, 13.06.511, and 13.52.040 of the Auburn
City Code
Councilmember Holman moved and Deputy Mayor Baggett seconded to
approve Ordinance No. 6706.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
XI. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5388 (Gross)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending the City
of Auburn fee schedule to adjust for 2019 fees
Councilmember Holman moved and Councilmember Trout-Manuel
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5388.
Councilmember Wales asked for an explanation for the lot line elimination
task. Director Tate explained it is to allow people to eliminate the lot line to
combine two lots.
Councilmember Trout-Manuel asked if the City is comparable to the
neighboring cities. Director Tate explained the City is on average at or
below for most fees.
Councilmember Wales asked about the fee for false alarm fees. Chief
Pierson explained that has been the fee since inception of the program.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
XII. MAYOR AND 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
Deputy Mayor Baggett reported he attended the King County Emergency
Management meeting, the ribbon cutting for Windermere Reality.
Councilmember Trout-Manuel reported she attended the National League
of Cities Conference.
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Councilmember Wales reported she attended the Career and Technical
Education Forum.
Councilmember Holman reported he attended the National League of
Cities Conference, the Sound Cities Association PIC Meeting and the
Forensic Investigation Council meeting.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus reported she attended the Veterans Day Luncheon, a panel
for the Fire Chief Conference on the expectations for a Fire Board,the
53rd Annual Veterans Day Parade, the Regional Homelessness
Governance meeting,the All Home Board executive session,the
Northwest University Police and Command Graduation, the 50th CERT
Class graduation and the Civics Academy Graduation.
XIII.ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council,the meeting
adjourned at 8:21 p.m.
Approved this 3rd day of December, 2018.
ANCY Be US, MAYOR Shawn Campbell, City Clerk
Agendas and minute=re available to the public at the City Clerk's Office, on the City website
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(http✓/www.aubumwa.gov), and via e-mail. Complete agenda packets are available for review
at the City Clerk's Office.
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