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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-07-2010CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES WASHINGTON 1. CALL TO ORDER JUNE 7, 2010 7:30 PM A. Flag Salute Mayor Peter B. Lewis calied 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: Police Chief Jim Kelly; City Attorney Daniel B. Heid; Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber; Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy; Financial Accounting Manager Dunyele Mason; Information Services Director Lorrie Rempher; Risk Manager Rob Roscoe; Acting Planning Director Kevin Snyder; Disaster Preparedness Manager Sarah Miller; and Deputy City Clerk Cathy Richardson. C. Announcements and Appointments 1. Announcements a) Proclamation - Rich Rutkowski Day Mayor Lewis declared June 7, 2010 as Rich Rutkowski Day in the city of Auburn. Mayor Lewis read and presented the proclamation to retiring Green River Community College (GRCC) President Rich Rutkowski. Mayor Lewis stated the Mr. Rutkowski served as President of GRCC since 1984 and as Dean for Business Affairs from 1974 - 1984. During his tenure, Page 1 Citv of Auburn Council Meetinq Minutes June 7, 2010 Mr. Rutkowski was responsible for major growth and improvements to the GRCC Auburn campus, including the Campus Corner Apartments which houses over 300 GRCC students, a state-of-the-art science center, performing arts center, library, and unique campus artwork. Mr. Rutkowski has been instrumental in forming many public/private partnerships within the community that have benefited students, businesses and taxpayers, including spearheading the Small Business Assistance Center located in the Sounder Station in Auburn. Mr. Rutkowski was also responsible for the formation of the GRCC Foundation in 1975 and was instrumental in raising over $13 million in student scholarships. Mayor Lewis commended the vision and tenacity of Mr. Rutkowski for the benefit of GRCC students and the Auburn community and congratulated him on his retirement. Mr. Rutkowski expressed his gratitude to Mayor Lewis, Councilmembers and Director Faber for their leadership over the years and thanked them for the honor of receiving the proclamation. Mr. Rutkowski also thanked them for acknowledging his accomplishments and expressed his pride regarding the dedication of GRCC faculty and staff members. Mr. Rutkowski spoke regarding the recent partnership with the City of Auburn which will result in a new Trades and Industry Center for GRCC and a new park for the Auburn community. b) More Than You Imagined Award Mayor Lewis presented Auburn Symphony Conductor Stewart Kershaw with the City of Auburn More Than You Imagined Award. Mayor Lewis reported that Mr. Kershaw began his musical career as a chorister at the Chichester Cathedral in England. After studies at London's Royal Academy of Music and the Conservatoire Nationale in Paris, he was engaged by the Royal Ballet and on subsequent years held positions at the Paris and Lyon Opera Houses in France as well as Page 2 Citv of Auburn Council Meetinq Minutes June 7, 2010 Munich and Stuttgart Opera Houses in Germany. In Japan he was appointed Principal Conductor at the Kyoto Symphony and led the Japanese Philharmonic in a series of concerts. Mr. Kershaw has resided in the United States since 1980 and was a Conductor and Musical Director of the Evansville Philharmonic for nine seasons. He recently retired after twenty-five years with the Pacific Northwest Ballet. During his prestigious career, Mr. Kershaw has conducted seventy-five orchestras in twenty different countries, including Australia, Canada, Japan, South America and South Africa. In 1989 he was made a Fellow of London's Royal Academy of Music in recognition of his conducting throughout the world. Mr. Kershaw is retiring after thirteen years with the Auburn Symphony which he created in 1997. In retirement he will be writing his memoirs about his career which has spanned forty-four years. In appreciation of Mr. Kershaw's excellent vision and commitment to the Auburn Symphony, Mayor Lewis presented him with the very first City of Auburn More Than You Imagined award. Mr. Kershaw shared a story regarding the paper napkin sketch of the first Auburn Symphony perFormance. Mr. Kershaw thanked Mayor Lewis and Councilmembers for the honor of receiving the More Than You Imagined award and expressed his gratitude for the continued support of the City of Auburn. c) Proclamation - Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month "Uniting for a Cure - Together We are Stronger" Mayor Lewis declared the month of June, 2010 as Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month in the city of Auburn. Mayor Lewis read and presented the proclamation to Myron Lewis, who accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Myasthenia Gravis (MG) Foundation of America (MGFA). MG is an autoimmune neuromuscular disease that causes weakness of the Page 3 Citv of Auburn Council Meetinq Minutes June 7, 2010 voluntary muscles. Aithough MG is controllable by medication and other treatments, it can be fatal. Mr. Lewis stated that MG is not a new disease as it has been diagnosed as far back as the 1800's. MG is an autoimmune disease which affects the muscles of the body including those relative to breathing. It interferes with muscle receptors and causes great weakness. Mr. Lewis stated that he was diagnosed with MG in 2000. The MGFA's mission is to facilitate the timely diagnosis and optimal care of individuals affected by MG and to improve their lives through programs of patient services and care, public information, and medical research. Mr. Lewis thanked Mayor Lewis and Councilmembers for the opportunity to provide awareness to the public of Myasthenia Gravis. d) Valley Christian School Students Mayor Lewis reported that he recently visited students and their teacher Ruth Hillman at Valley Christian School. Mayor Lewis answered many questions from the students and invited them to visit his office at City Halt. The students were invited to sit at the dais in the Council Chambers and also to watch this evening's Council meeting on Channel 21 where they might see themselves sitting in the Councilmembers positions. e) Valley Regional Fire Authority (VRFA) VRFA firefighters Jesse Mitchell and David Casselman to make a presentation to Councilmember Nancy Backus. Firefighter Mitchell explained that he serves as a Political Liaison for the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF). Local 1352. Firefighter Casselman serves as an Executive Board Member and also as a Political Liaison. Firefighter Mitchell explained that they frequently receive questions related to emergency responses by the VRFA. In an effort to educate public officials, IAFF Local 1352 developed a program called Fire Operations 101. Page 4 Citv of Auburn Council Meetinq Minutes June 7, 2010 Councilmember Backus was recentiy shadowed by Firefighter Casselman during her participation in the course. Firefighters Mitchell and Casselman displayed a video of Councilmember Backus during her training in the program including administration of first aid and CPR, climbing the ladder on a ladder truck, using a fire hose, and operating a chain saw, the jaws-of-life, and a fire extinguisher. On behalf of the IAFF, Local 1352, Firefighter Casselman presented Councilmember Backus with a firefighters helmet and patch and commended her inner strength and tenacity. Firefighter Mitchell encouraged Councilmembers to participate in the Fire Operations 101 program. 2. Appointments a) Airport Advisory Board City Council confirm the appointment of William Anderson to the Airport Advisory Board for a three year term expiring December 31, 2012. Deputy Mayor Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to confirm the appointment of William Anderson to the Airport Advisory Board. 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 speak. Page 5 Citv of Auburn Council Meetinq Minutes June 7, 2010 C. Correspondence There was no correspondence for Council review. ill. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS A3.7.6 A. Municipal Services Chair Peloza reported that the Municipal Service Committee met on May 24, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. The Committee discussed and recommends approval of Resolution No. 4600, a grant which provides for a full-time member of AmeriCorps/VISTA ReadyCorps member. The Committee also discussed proposed Interlocal agreement with King County Animal Control and Rescue. The current King County Animal Control service contracts for all participating cities will be expiring on June 30, 2010. In connection therewith, Member Partridge has been performing research with local veterinarians in an effort to establish animal control in the City of Auburn. The Committee also received an update on the effect of the City of Auburn dangerous dogs ordinance. To date, 172 potentially dangerous dogs and 1 dangerous dog have been registered. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for June 14, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. B. Planning & Community Development Vice Chair Backus reported that the Planning and Community Development Committee met on May 24, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. The Committee discussed and recommends approval of Ordinance No. 6309 which amends the business license renewal period, Resolution No. 4601 which amends the 2010 master fee schedule to reflect a calendar year renewal period for rental housing business licensing, and urban center code amendments. The Committee also received an annual update from the Urban Tree Board and Vice Chair Backus invited citizens to apply for vacant board positions. The Committee also discussed the proposed King County Animal Control and Rescue agreement, Master Plan code amendment updates, Auburn City Code Title 15 Buildings and Construction, 2009 International Code amendments, status of the Committee matrix, and the Transportation Improvement Plan. The next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development meeting is scheduled for June 14, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. C. Public Works Chair Wagner reported that the Public Works Committee met this afternoon at 3:30. The Committee discussed and recommends approval of contract administration items including the Arterial and Page 6 Citv of Auburn Council Meetinq Minutes June 7, 2010 Collector Pavement Preservation project and amendments to an on-call geotechnical services contract. The Committee also discussed and recommends approval of Resolution No. 4603 and Resolution No. 4604, which authorizes the Mayor to begin right-of- way negotiations for the M Street Grade Separation project and the A Street NW Extension project. The Committee also discussed issues related to Boeing sewer and water meters, Resolution No. 4602 for the King County Animal Control and Rescue agreement, relinquishment of a small easement on the Peterson property, the 15th Street Culvert where Mill Creek flows under the street. The Committee also discussed the Integrated Design Experience (IDeX) project by Western State University students for sustainable development for the Auburn Environmental Park District and stormwater issues in the downtown and industrial areas. The Committee also discussed the Capital Project status report and toured the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) located in the City Hall Annex. The ITS has been in place on Auburn Way South for some time and is becoming functional in some of the northern streets such as 277t" Street. The ITS is primarily paid for by grants and contributions by King County and the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe (MIT) and provides the ability for light synchronization and light timing changes to accommodate changes in traffic issues and MIT events. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for June 21, 2010 at 3:30 p.m. D. Finance - Chair Backus reported that the Finance Committee met this evening at 6:00. The Committee discussed and recommends approval of claims and payroll vouchers and surplus property Resolution No. 4597. The Committee also discussed Resolution No. 4601 and Ordinance No. 6409 pertaining to business licensing, Resolution Nos. 4603 and 4604 related to right-of-way negotiations, Resolution No. 4600 for grant acceptance, Resolution No. 4602 regarding the King County Animal Control and Rescue agreement, and the Boeing water and sewer meters issue. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for June 21, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. E. Community Center Chair Wagner reported that the next Community Center meeting is scheduled for July 22, 2010 at 9:00 am Page 7 Citv of Auburn Council Meetinq Minutes June 7, 2010 F. Downtown Redevelopment Chair Norman reported that the next meeting of the Downtown Redevelopment Committee is scheduled for June 8, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. IV. REPORTS At this time the Mayor and City Council may report on significant items associated with their appointed positions on state, regional and local organizations. A. From the Council Deputy Mayor Singer reported she has been working on a grant request for approximately $1 million for the Auburn Scientific Center for Emergent New Technologies (ASCENT). She will continue her efforts on this project for the next six weeks. Councilmember Wagner reported on his work related to Project ASCENT and the Auburn Environmental Park with WSU students. He also reported that the Council Operations Committee is scheduled to meet on June 15, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. He attended the Puyallup River Watershed Council to hear reports from various citizens groups and volunteers, including a report from Friends of the Lower White River, and a Regional Access and Mobility Project (RAMP) meeting to discuss the tolling study for State Route 167 and Pierce County Transit budget cuts in service, which fortunately will not affect the City of Auburn service from Lakeland Hills to the Sounder Station. They also discussed a proposed sales tax ballot measure which would enable Pierce County to reduce budget cuts and provide enhanced transit services to the Auburn Sounder Transit Center and to the cities of Federal Way and Sumner. Councilmember Partridge reported that he attended a Regional Law, Safety and Justice Committee meeting for a budget review related to King County and City of Seattle budget deficits and cutbacks and the impacts they will have on regional law, safety and justice. Councilmember Partridge spoke regarding necessary cutbacks in order for them to balance their budgets and anticipated cutbacks of approximately 40-60 King County law enforcement personnel which will affect outlying areas. Councilmember Backus reported that she attended the third annual Petpalooza which had outstanding participation by pet owners and vendors. She also attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the Activity Center and Gymnasium at the Les Gove Campus and the Page 8 City of Auburn Council Meetinq Minutes June 7, 2010 Memorial Day ceremonies at Mountain View Cemetery and Veterans Memorial Park. Councilmember Peloza reported he attended a Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA 9) Management Team meeting to strategize funding mechanisms for implementation of the Salmon Habitat Plan. He also attended the King County Water Pollution Abatement Committee to discuss combined sewer waste water and stormwater overflows. Councilmember Peloza spoke regarding statistics related to combined sewer overflow (CSO) systems in King County and Seattle. He also attended a Regional Water Quality Committee meeting at which they received a presentation on living buildings and design reductions on potable and waste water systems. Councilmember Peloza invited the community to attend opening day of the 2010 Auburn International Farmers Market (AIFM) on Sunday, June 13th which begins with an 8:00 a.m. Kiwanis breakfast with opening ceremonies beginning at 9:30 a.m. The market is open from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Councilmember Peloza reported on the AIFM poster competition and the posters submitted by Auburn area high school students. Councilmember Haugen reported that she attended the Memorial Day ceremonies and also Petpalooza. B. From the Mayor Mayor Lewis spoke of work being done through many venues by Councilmembers and staff and the cooperation between city, county and regional agencies. Mayor Lewis reported that, in the last few weeks, he attended meetings of the South County Area Transportation Board (SCATBd), Suburban Cities Association, and Puget Sound Regional Council General Assembly. He also attended the Pediatric Luncheon, Petpalooza, Emerald Downs Auburn Stakes event, groundbreaking for the Activity Center and Gymnasium at Les Gove Park, Mason's dinner honoring all City employee award winners, South Correctional Entity (SCORE) meeting, retirement ceremony for Green River Community College President Rich Rutkowski, and Enumclaw Youth Drop-in Center which is operated by Auburn Youth Resources. He had several visits to City Hall from students in the community and attended Chinook Elementary School Honor Society awards ceremony, Valley Cities Association luncheon, Memorial Day services at Mountain View Cemetery and Veterans Memorial Park, three neighborhood meetings, and the Veterans Coin ceremony by GRCC veterans. Page 9 Citv of Auburn Council Meetinq Minutes June 7, 2010 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 May 17, 2010 regular City Council meeting. B. Vouchers F4.9.2, F4.9.5 1. Claims Claims check numbers 395157 through 395550 in the amount of $2,605,080.04 and wire transfer numbers 0097 through 0098 in the amount of $24,957,229.06 and dated June 7, 2010. 2. Payroll Payroll check numbers 529015 to 529116 in the amount of $316,605.17 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $1,147,886.55 for a grand total of $1,464,491.72 for the pay period covering May 13, 2010 to June 2, 2010. C. Contract Administration a. Public Works Consultant Agreement Umber AG-C-356 A3.16.9 City Council to approve Amendments to the Annual On-Call Agreement AG-C-356 with Terracon Consultants, Inc. for Geotechnical Services for 2010. b. Public Works Project Number CP1012 04.9.1 CP1012 City Council grant permission to advertise for bids for Project No. CP1012, 2010 Arterial & Collector Pavement Preservation. Deputy Mayor Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Haugen requested that claims vouchers be removed from Consent Agenda. Page 10 Citv of Auburn Council Meetinq Minutes June 7, 2010 MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE CLAIMS VOUCHERS, CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Peloza voted no. VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Claims Vouchers Claims check numbers 395157 through 395550 in the amount of $2,605,080.04 and wire transfer numbers 0097 through 0098 in the amount of $24,957,229.06 and dated June 7, 2010. Deputy Mayor Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to approve claims vouchers. Councilmember Haugen stated that she is opposed to travel vouchers and will be voting against approval of claims vouchers. MOTION CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Haugen voted no. VII. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. VIII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A. Ordinances 1. Ordinance No. 6309 F4.3, 07.1, 01.8 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Sections 5.10.030, 5.10.050, 5.15.020 and 5.20.030 of the Auburn City Code related to business licensing Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Backus seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6309. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. B. Resolutions Page 11 Citv of Auburn Council Meetinq Minutes June 7, 2010 1. Resolution No. 4597 F4.6.1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, declaring certain items of property as surplus and authorizing their disposal Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Norman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4597. MOTION CARRIED. 6-1 Councilmember Haugen voted no. 2. Resolution No. 4600 A3.16.13 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the acceptance of a grant from the Washington Service Corps to provide a full-time member to the City of Auburn, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary agreements to accept said member Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4600. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 3. Resolution No. 4601 F4.3, 01.8, 07.1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending the City of Auburn fee schedule, to adjust for rental housing business license fees Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Backus seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4601. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 4. Resolution No. 4603 04.9.1 C201 A, A3.13.4 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor to negotiate agreements and execute documents necessary to acquire property and relocate inhabitants related to City Project C201A - M Street SE Grade Separation Page 12 Citv of Auburn Council Meetinq Minutes June 7, 2010 Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4603. In response to questions from Councilmember Haugen, Director powdy stated that the City has not received any opposition to Resolution No. 4603. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 5. Resolution No. 4604 04.9.1 C207A, A3.13.4 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor to negotiate agreements and execute documents necessary to acquire property related to City Project C207A - A Street NW Extension Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Singer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4604. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 8:40 p.m., Mayor Lewis recessed the meeting for a five minute intermission and then to executive session for approximately thirty minutes in order to discuss pending/potential litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i), personnel issues pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) and labor negotiations pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(a). Staff members required for the executive session were: City Attorney Heid, Risk Manager Roscoe, Public Works Director powdy, and Acting Planning Director Snyder. No action is expected following the executive session. At 9:05 p.m. Mayor Lewis extended the executive session an additional five minutes and at 9:17 p.m. extended the executive session an additional five minutes. Mayor Lewis reconvened the meeting at 9:23 p.m. Page 13 Citv of Auburn Council Meetinq Minutes June 7, 2010 X. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 9:23 p.m. ~r APPROVED THE Q DAY OF JUNE 2010. v ~ Peter B. Lewis, Mayor Cathy Ric son, Deputy 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. Comp/ete agenda packets are available for review at the City Clerk's Office and at the Library. Internet: http://www.auburnwa.gov Page 14