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,
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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X. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 9:23 p.m.
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APPROVED THE Q DAY OF JUNE 2010.
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Peter B. Lewis, Mayor Cathy Ric son, Deputy City Clerk
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