HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-17-2018 MinutesCITY OF
AUBURN
WASHINGTON
CALL TO ORDER
A. Pledge of Allegiance
December 17, 2018 - 7:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
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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, Larry Brown,
Claude DaCorsi, John Holman, Yolanda Trout -Manuel and Largo Wales.
Councilmember Peloza arrived at 7:05 p.m.
Department directors and staff members present included: City Attorney
Steve Gross, Director of Finance Shelley Coleman, Police Assistant Chief
Mark Caillier, Director of Public Works Ingrid Gaub, Director of Community
Development Jeff Tate, Director of Parks, Art and Recreation Daryl Faber
and City Clerk Shawn Campbell.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
There was no announcement, proclamation or presentation.
III. APPOINTMENTS
A. Human Services Committee
City Council to confirm the appointments of the following to the Human Services
Committee for a three-year term to expire December 31, 2021.
• Shanece Dedeaux
• Tammy Gourdine
• Sue Miller
• Shawn Parkhurst Paton
Councilmember Wales moved and Councilmember Trout -Manuel
seconded to approve the appointments.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
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IV. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
Exhibits for Resolution No. 5399 have been provided to Council.
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.
Greg Busch, Wireless Policy Group
Mr. Busch spoke to concerns regarding Ordinance No. 6707 regarding
Small Wireless facilities deployment.
Lelah Vaga, Verizon Wireless
Ms.Vaga spoke about concerns regarding Ordinance No. 6707 regarding
Small Wireless facilities deployment.
Brian Gunn 2305 27th ST SE, Auburn
Mr. Gunn about the King County Cites Climant Collaboration and urged the
City to participate.
Steve Libadia 7th ST NE and H St NE, Auburn
Mr. Libadia shared his concerns regarding a new retention pond, the
elevation of a new development and their retaining wall as well as the
shaking of their property from road installation.
Jenny Anderson, 635 H St NE, Auburn
Ms. Anderson explained that during street construction her property
was damaged. She also has concerns regarding the increased traffic in her
area.
Virginia Haugen 2503 R St SE, Auburn
Ms. Haugen thanked Council for bicycle officers in her neighborhood. She
requested additional crosswalks and warned people about allowing power
poles on their property.
C. Correspondence
A letter from Wireless Policy Group was provided to Council.
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.
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Councilmember Brown, chair of the Finance ad hoc committee, reported
he and Councilmember Holman have reviewed the claims and payroll
vouchers described on the Consent Agenda this evening and
recommended their approval.
Councilmember Peloza. chair of the Council Seating ad hoc committee,
reported the committee plans to meet in the near future and will have a
recommendation in the new year.
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 April 24, 2017, June 26, 2017, July 24, 2017
and November 26, 2018 Study Session
B. Minutes of the December 3, 2018 Regular Council Meeting
C. Claims Vouchers (Coleman)
Claim voucher number 451773 through 451948 in the amount of $4,878,419.96 and
three wire transfers in the amount of $431,484.35 and dated December 17th, 2018.
D. Payroll Vouchers (Coleman)
Payroll check numbers 538259 through 538276 in the amount of $232,183.35,
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $1,968,257.16 for a grand total of
$2,200,440.51 for the period covering November 29, 2018 to December 12, 2018.
E. 2019 Annual On -Call Agreements (Gaub)
Approve the Annual On -Call Professional Service Agreements for 2019
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Wales seconded to
approve the consent agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANI MOUSLY. 7-0
VI II. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Seating Assignments for City Council Meetings
Council to approve or modify the ad hoc committee's recommendation.
Councilmember Peloza stated the committee has not met at this time.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
X. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6698 (Tate)
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An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, relating to
planning; adopting 2018 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
Councilmember DaCorsi moved and Councilmember DaCorsi seconded
to approve Ordinance No. 6698.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Ordinance No. 6699 (Tate)
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 Wales moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to
approve Ordinance No. 6699.
MOTION CARRIED UNANI MOUSLY. 7-0
C. Ordinance No. 6707 (Gaub)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, relating to
telecommunications infrastructure, and adopting new Chapter 20.14, small wireless
facilities in the public right-of-way; providing for severability; and establishing an
effective date
Director Gaub explained staff does not recommend any changes at this
time. She requested Council approve the ordinance as written so the City
can be incompliance when the new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
rules take affect.
Councilmember Wales moved and Councilmember DaCorsi seconded to
approve Ordinance No. 6707
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
D. Ordinance No. 6708 (Tate)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, creating new
sections 15.20.075 and 15.20.077 and amending Sections 1.25.030, 1.25.040,
1.25.065 and 15.20.030 of the Auburn City Code relating to Code Enforcement
Councilmember DaCorsi moved and Councilmember Trout -Manuel
seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 6708.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
XI. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution 5396 (Faber)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of
Auburn and the lowest responsible bidder for the Auburn Arts & Culture Center main
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floor interior demolition project
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5396.
MOTION CARRIED UNANI MOUSLY. 7-0
B. Resolution No. 5398 (Gaub)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, related to the lead
service line replacement program; authorizing an application for the drinking water state
revolving fund loan and, if approved, acceptance and expenditure of loan proceeds
Councilmember DaCorsi moved and Councilmember Brown seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5398.
Councilmember Peloza asked how the services lines are designated.
Director Gaub explained it is typically by age of lines.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
C. Resolution No. 5399 (Gross)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington relating to Council
Rules of Procedure; amending the designation of Special Focus Areas, and amending
Council Rules of Procedure
Councilmember Brown moved and Councilmember Wales seconded to
approve Resolution No. 5399.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
XII. MAYOR AND COUNCILM EMBER 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 Peloza reported he attended the Auburn Municipal Airport
Open House.
Councilmember Trout -Manuel reported she attended the King County
Regional Water Quality meeting, the Regional Lawand Justice Committee
meeting, the Domestic Violence Committee meeting and the Green River
Community College workshop on racial equity.
Councilmember Holman reported he attended the Sound Cities Public
Issues Committee meeting.
Councilmember Brown thanked the other Councilmembers for a
successful first year.
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Councilmember DaCorsi reported he attended the Affordable Housing
Advisory Committee meeting, the Association of Washington Cites Board
of Directors meeting, the Veterans Celebration, and the open house/town
hall for the 42nd District Representatives.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus reported she attended the Advisory and Executive Group
for Regional Homelessness Issues meeting, the Breakfast with Santa, a
toy giveaway at Overcomers Covenant Church, the annual South Sound
Chamber breakfast, the Mayor's Holiday Open House, Shop with a Cop
and the Gildo Rey toy giveaway. Mayor Backus reminded everyone that
Tuesday December 18th is the Craft with a Cop event and encouraged
everyone to attend.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Approved this 22nd day of January, 2019.
ANCY B KUS, MAYOR Shawn Campbell, City Clerk
Agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's Office, on the City website
(httpY1Www.aubumwa.gov), and via e-mail. Complete agenda packets are available for review
at the City Clerk's Office.
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