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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-04-2010 * TY OF_ ~ * CITY COUNCIL ACIUBU MEETING MINUTES WASH(NGTON January4, 2010 7:30 PM / I. CALL TO ORDER A. Flag Salute Mayor Peter B. Lewis called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance. B. Roll Call Councilmembers present: Rich Wagner, Sue Singer, Nancy Backus, Bill Peloza, Lynn Norman, Virginia Haugen and John Partridge. Staff members present: City Attorney Daniel B Heid; Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber; Information Services Director Lorrie Rempher; Chief of Police Jim Kelly; Human Resources/Property & Risk Management Director Brenda Heineman; Acting Planning Director Kevin Snyder; Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy; Finance Director Shelley Coleman, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam. C. Announcements and Appointments 1. Announcements There was no announcement. 2. Appointments a) City Council to consider the following reappointments for three-year terms expiring December 31, 2012: Auburn Municipal Airport Advisory Board Robert Myers Lee Potter Auburn International Farmer's Market Page 1 Citv of Aubum Council Meetinp Minutes Januarv 4, 2010 Joanne Macnab BIA Committee of Ratepayers David Comstock Phyllis Heppenstall Frank Yi Cemetery Board Greg Dobbs Human Services Committee Virginia Barron-Lloyd Marian Thomas JoAnne Walters Lodging Tax Advisory Committee David Kwok ~ Dave Aust Nancy Wyatt Debbie Luce Khara Nixon Parks & Recreation Board Vicki Gilthvedt Julie Parascondola Planning Commission Kevin Chapman Dave Peace Transportation, Transit and Trails Committee Dick Bidleman Deputy Mayor Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to confirm the reappointments to the Boards and Commissions for a three year term expiring December 31, 2012. MOTION CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Haugen voted no. b) City Council to consider the following appointment for a three year term ending December 31, 2012: Page 2 Citv of Auburn Council Meetinq Minutes Januarv 4, 2010 Human Services Committee Chuck Booth Deputy Mayor Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to confirm the appointment of Chuck Booth to the Human Services Committee for a three year term expiring December 31, 2012. , MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. c) City Council to consider the following appointment for a six year term ending December 31, 2015: Civil Service Commission Gene Cerino Deputy Mayor Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to confirm the appointment of Gene Cerino to the Civil Service Commission for a six year term expiring December 31, 2015. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. D. Agenda Modifications There was no agenda modification. II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings No public hearing was 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. No one in the audience requested to address the Council. C. Correspondence There was no correspondence for Council review. III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS A3.7.6 Page 3 Citv of Aubum Council Meeting Minutes Januarv 4, 2010 A. Municipal Services Chair Peloza reported that the Municipal Services Committee has not met since the last Council meeting. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for January 11, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. B. Planning & Community Development Chair Norman reported the Planning and Community Development Committee has not met since the last Council meeting. The next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for January 11, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. C. Public Works Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met this afternoon at 3:30 p.m. The Committee approved a contract change order for the 2007 Local Storm Improvement Project. The Committee discussed the City's pavement condition data base, flood preparedness and the capital projects status report. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for January 19, 2010 at 3:30 p.m. D. Finance Chair Backus reported the Finance Committee met this evening at 5:00. The Committee approved claims and payroll vouchers and discussed Resolution No. 4554 regarding the Community Center project and Ordinance No. 6286 regarding utility rates. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for January 19, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. E. Community Center - Chair Wagner reported the Community Center Committee met December 23, 2009. The Committee discussed the funding strategy for the Community Center project, the New Market Tax Credit process, status of the Boys & Girls Club financial participation and operating plans, status of the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Section 108 Loan application, possible role of the King County Housing Authority in the project, the rebidding process, the design of the pervious parking lot, the LEED Silver certification status, integrated art, the project schedule, and Resolution No. 4554 approving Phase 1 of the Community Center Project. Page 4 Citv of Auburn Council Meetina Minutes Januarv 4, 2010 F. Downtown Redevelopment Chair Norman reported the Downtown Redevelopment Committee has not met since the last Council meeting. The next regular meeting of the Committee is scheduled for January 12, 2010, but may be cancelled or rescheduled. IV. REPORTS At this time the Mayor and City Council may report on significant items associated wifh their appointed positions on state, regional and local organizations. A. From the Council Deputy Mayor Singer reported on meetings with King County Library officials regarding the Auburn Library expansion. Deputy Mayor Singer announced that a public meeting will be held January 14, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at the Auburn Library on the Library's expansion plans including possible closure of the library for up to a year during the expansion project. Deputy Mayor Singer encouraged the public to attend the meeting and provide their comments. Councilmember Peloza is a member of the King County Solid Waste Management Advisory Committee and provided information on solid waste and recycling. Councilmember Peloza reported that King County has convened a carpet recycling study group to increase carpet recycling and reduce the amount of carpet deposited in the landfill. Councilmember Peloza also spoke of efforts to increase the recycling of glass and asphalt shingles. B. From the Mayor Mayor Lewis briefly spoke regarding upcoming appointments of Auburn Councilmembers to regional and county committees. V. 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 1. Minutes of the December 21, 2009 regular City Council meeting. B. Vouchers F4.9.2, F4.9.5 Page 5 Citv of Auburn Council Meetinq Minutes Januarv 4. 2010 1. Claims • Claims check numbers 391394 through 391653 in the amount of $2,081,350.54 and dated January 4, 2010. 2. Payroll Payroll check numbers 528015 through 528113 in the amount of $311,352.27 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $1,164,029.14 for a grand total of $1,475,381.41 for the pay period covering December 17 to ° 31, 2009. C. Contract Administration 1. Public Works Project No. CP0743 04.8.1 CP0743 City Council approve Final Pay Estimate No. 2 to Contract~ 08-19 in the amount of $191,869.85, for a total contract price of $191,869.85, with RW Scott Construction and accept construction of Project No. CP0743, 2007 Local Storm Improvement Project. Deputy Mayor Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Haugen expressed opposition to the claims vouchers and indicated she would vote against the Consent Agenda. MOTION CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Haugen voted no. VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. VII. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. VIII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Ordinances 1. Ordinance No. 6284 04.15, 04.1 Page 6 Citv of Auburn Council Meetina Minutes Januarv 4, 2010 An Ordinance of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Chapter 13.36, CAN Systems, of Title 13, Water, Sewers, and Public Utilities, of the Auburn City Code Councilmember Peloza moved and Deputy Mayor Singer seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6284. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. B. Resolutions 1. Resolution No. 4530 A3.14, 04.1.4 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Addendum IV to the Cable Franchise Agreement between the City of Auburn and Comcast of Washington Councilmember Peloza moved and Deputy Mayor Singer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4530. Councilmember Haugen indicated she planned to vote against the five-year agreement. MOTION CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Haugen voted no. 2. Resolution No. 4531 04.1.4, A3.14, A3.17 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Institutional Network Lease Agreement between the City of Auburn and Comcast of Washington IV, Inc. and Comcast of California/Colorado/Washington I, Inc. Councilmember Peloza moved and Deputy Mayor Singer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4531. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 3. Resolution No. 4554 04.4.13 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, directing the Mayor to move forward with Page 7 Citv of Auburn Council Meetina Minutes Januarv 4, 2010 Phase One of the City of Auburn Les Gove Community Campus Development Plans Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Norman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4554. Councilmember Haugen stated she planned to vote against Resolution No. 4554. MOTION CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Haugen voted no. IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 7:58 p.m., Mayor Lewis recessed the meeting for a five minute intermission and then to executive session for approximately twenty minutes in order to discuss pending/potential litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i). Staff members required for the executive session were: City Attorney Heid, Human Resources/Property and Risk Management Director Heineman, Public Works Director powdy, and Acting Planning Director Snyder. No action is expected following the executive session. At 8:26 p.m. Mayor Lewis extended the executive session an additional ten minutes. At 8:37 p.m. Mayor Lewis extended the executive session an additional five minutes. Mayor Lewis reconvened the meeting at 8:39 p.m. X. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:39 p.m. APPROVED THE ~ DAY OF JANUARY 2010. ~.r Peter B. Lewis, May Da elle Daskam, City Clerk 0 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 and at the Library. Internet: http://www.auburnwa.gov Page 8