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Home My WebLink About08-02-2010 ciTr oF * CITY COUNCIL IVIEETING MINUTES t, - WAS H I N GTON August 2, 2010 7:30 PM , ' I. CALL TO ORDER A. Flag Salute Mayor Lewis called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance. B. Roll CaIB Councilmembers present: Rich Wagner, Sue Singer, Nancy Backus, Bill Peloza, Lynn Norman, Virginia Haugen, and John Partridge. Directors and staff members present: Information Services Dicector Lorrie Rempher; Chief of Police Jim Kelly; Finance Director Shelley Coleman; Planning and Development Director Kevin Snyder; Assistant City Attomey Sfeve Gross; Human Resources and Property/Risk~ Management Director Brenda Heineman; Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy; Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber; antl City Clerk Danielle Daskam. . C. Announcements and Appointments 1. Announcements a) Proclamation - Farmers Market Week Mayor Lewis read and- presented a proclamation to Joanne Macnab, manager of the Auburn International Farmers Market, declaring the week of August 1-7, 2010 as Farmers Market Week in the city. b) . Auburn Intemational Farmers Market Art Project Awards ` Farmers Market Manager Joanne Macnab explained that in 2009 the Aubum Market organizers solicited the help of the Auburn High School career and Page 1 Citv of Auburn Council Meetina Minutes August2. 2010 technical education department in promoting the grand opening of the Aubum Intemational Farmers Market. With the help and dedication of Diane Sarr, her Drawing 2 and Graphic Design students have once again creafed one of a kind compositions that ~ reflect the connection between farmers, vendors and " their community. Twenty-three compositions went on display June 13th at the Market's second season , opening day. The entire community was given an opportunity to view the students' artwork and vote for the artwork to be used as a promotional poster for the - 2011 Auburn International Farmers Market. Three finalists selected by Market shoppers were forwarded to consideration by the farmers Market Advisory Board. Finalists included Jordan Capellaro, Mariana Rubio, and the contest winner Matthew Arquitt. Mayor Lewis, Councilmember Peloza and Farmers Market Manager Joanne Macnab presenfed fhe three finalists with certificates of achievement and a chocolate memento from Gosanko's Chocolate. The finalists were congratulated by Mayot Lewis and the City Councilmembers. Mayor Lewis also commended members of the Farmers Market ,Advisory Board for their commitment-to the market. 2. Appointments - There was no appointment for Council consideration. D. Agenda Modifications Agenda modifications included a revised Resolution No. 4628, a change to the sponsoring committee for Resolution No. 4629 from Finance Committee to Municipal Services Committee, and - transmits Exhibits A and B related #o Resolution No. 4630. II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARI ,NGS A CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings No public hearing was scheduled for this evening. Page 2 \ Citv of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes Aunust 2, 2010 B. Audience Participation This is fhe p/ace 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 from the audience requested to address the Council. C. Correspondence There was no correspondence for Council review. III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS A3.7.6 A. Municipal Services Chair Peloza, reported the Municipal Services Committee met July 26, 2010. The Committee reviewed Resolution No. 4598 related to tow company rotation list agreements and Resolution No, 4628 authorizing a consulting services agreement with Reid Middleton. The Committee discussed the quarterly reports for the golf course and the Copper Falls Restaurant operations. The Committee was briefed on the red light photo enforcement program, shopping cart ordinance enforcement, and fireworks. The next regular meeting of - the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for August 9; 2010 , at 4:00 p:m. , B. Planning & Community Development Chair Norman reported the Planning and Community Development Committee met July 26, 2010. The Committee approved, a consulting services agreement with Susan Black and Associates for services related to design and development of a new neighborhood pa~rk on Lea Hill at 124th and' 316th Street. The Committee discussed Ordinance No. 6321 to extend the effeetive date of Ordinance No. 6259, the conditional approval 'of a special area plan for Robertson Property Group. The next regular meeting of the , Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for August 9, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. C. Public Works Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met this afternoon at 3:30. The Committee approved right-of-way use permits for the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe and the Good OI' Days parade. The Committee also approved initiation of Project No. CP1017, the 2010 Arterial and Collector Crack Seal Project, and recommended the bid award of Project .CP1014, Commercial Building Demolition. The Committee discussed Resotution No. Page 3 Citv of Auburn Council Meetina Minutes Auaust 2. 2010 4628 relating to a consulting services agreement with Reid Middleton, a consulting services agreement with Washington State University Institute for Sustainable Design for an Integrated Design Experience (IDeX) Project. The Committee also discussed grants for transportation projects and the capital projects status report. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for August 16, 2010 at 3:30 p.m. D. Finance Chair Backus reported the Finance Committee met this evening at 6:00. The Committee approved claims and payroll vouchers, ~ Resolution No. 4630 approving an agreement between the City and Business Bank for demolition of adjoining buildings. The Committee also discussed Resolution No. 4629 relating to a grant for airport runway lighting, a consulting services agreemeht with Washington State University Institute for Sustainable Design for an Integrated Design Experience (IDeX) Project, Ordinance No. 6323 related to 2010 Budget Amendment No. 7, and a reportfrom Mayor Lewis on the status of Howard Hanson Dam. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for August 16, - 2010 at 6:00 p.m. E. Les Gove Community Campus Cornmittee _ Chair Wagner reported the Les Gove Community Campus Committee mef July 22, 2010. The Committee discussed human services benefits and uses of a new community center. The Committee also discussed facility use policies for the new community and activity center, an update on the activity center project, and community center design elements. F. Downtown Redevelopment There was no report from the Downtown Redevelopment Committee. G. Council Operations Committee Chair Wagner reported the Council Operations Committee will meet on August 5 and 11 to discuss the Council retreat agenda and planning. IV. REPORTS At this time the Mayor -and Cify Council may report on significant items ~ associated with their appointed positions on state, regional and locai organizations. _ Page 4 ^ Citv of Auburn Council Meetina Minutes Ausi ust 2, 2010 A. From the Council Deputy Mayor Singer reported that she had the pleasure of ~ entertaining the Council President from Auburn's Sister City of Tamba, Japan. Deputy Mayor Singer also reported that she attended an Economic Development District Board meeting representing the King County Suburban Cities. Councilmember Partridge reported that he attended the Reaching Ouf Fair Committee meeting which included discussion of the program budget and planning for the upcoming Reaching Out Fair on October 7th at the PerForming Arts; Center. Councilmember y Partridge also attended an open house for the Korean Presbyterian Church, the annual Sons of Italy picnic, the KAT Sister City events, and the Regional Law, Safety, and Justice Committee. Councilmember Peloza reported on his attendance at the Airport Advisory Board meeting which included discussion of. seasonal - flooding, the Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) 9 annual Duwamish-Green River tour, the WRIA 9 monthly management meeting, the Auburn Intemational Farmers Market Advisory Boatd meeting, and meetings on the lower Green River drainage issues.; B. From the Mayor Mayor Lewis reported on several meetings with Colonel Wright from the Corps of Engineers regarding the status of Howard Hanson Dam, meetings with Aubum's pastors regarding the' code violations at the Pines Apartments and moving the residents to safe habitable residences, the Suburban Cities Association meeting, and Operational and Executive Board meetings of the Puget Sound Regional CounciL Mayor Lewis also noted a number of visits to the City, including representatives from the City's Sister City, Tamba, Japan; student visitors from China and Okinawa, Japan; and a group of women students from Afghanistan, Pakistan and India. Mayor Lewis a_ nnounced that the; United States Department of Energy awarded a$1 million grant to Forest Concepts LLC in Aubum. The grant. is funded through the U.S. Department of Energy Smafl Business Innovation Research Program and Small Business Technology Transfer Program. V. CONSENT AGENDA Page 5 Citv of Auburn Council Meetinq Minutes Auaust 2, 2010 . All matters listed on the Consent Agenda are considered by the City Council to be routine and wilf be enacted by one motion in the form listed. A. Minutes 1. ; Minutes of the July 19, 2010 regular City Council meeting. B. Vouchers F4.9.2, F4.9.5 1. Claims Claims check numbers 396838 through 397266 in the amount of $1,525,372.44 and dated August 2, 2010. 2. Payroll Payroll check numbers 529429 to 529533 in the amount of $327,011.17 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $1,186,915.60 for a grand total of $1,513,926.77 for the pay period covering July 15 to July 28, 2010. C. Contract Administration 1. Consulting Services Contract with Susan Black & Associates Landscape Architects A3.16.5 Council approve Agreement for Consulting Services between City of Auburn and Susan Black & Associates Landscape Architects Deputy Mayor Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to approve the Consent Agenda. Upon the request of Councilmember Haugen, Public Works Project No. CP1014 was cemoved, from the Consent Agenda and moved to Unfinished Business. . MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Haugen vofed na VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Public Works Project No. CP1014 04.4.1 CP1014 Page 6 . l Citv of Auburn Council Meetina Minutes Aua ust 2. 2010 City. Council award Contract 10-20, Project Number CP1014, Commercial Buildings Demolition Project, to PCI Democon on their low bid of $151,920.00 plus Washington State sales tax of ~ $14,432.40 for a tofal contract price of $166,352.40 Deputy Mayor Singer moved and Councilmember,, Wagner seconded to ap"prove Public Works Project No. CP1014. ; Councilmember Haugen spoke against Public Works Project No. CP1014. MOTION CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Haugen voted no. VII. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. VIII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS . A. Ordinances There was no ordinance for Council consideration. B. Reso9utions 1. Resolution No. 4598 01.8 _ A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Aubum, Washington, approving and authorizing "the execution of Police Department Tow Company Rotation List Agreements Cou_ncilmember Peloza moved and Deputy Mayor Singer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4598. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 2. Resolution No. 4628 04.4.9.1.:2 A R_esolution of the City CounciF of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement wifh Reid Middleton to assist the City at the _ ~ Auburn Municipal Airport Councilmember Peloza moved and Deputy Mayor Singer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4628. Page 7 Citv ofAuburn Council Meetina Minutes Auaust 2, 2010 MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 3. Resolution No. 4629 F5.4.2, 04.4.9.2 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Aubum, Washington, authorizing the Auburn City Council to accept , grant funds in the amount of One Hundred Seventy-fve Thousand Dollars ($175,000), from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, to rehabilitate Runway 16/34 Lighting (Phase 3), including construction and authorizing the execution of the grant agreement therefor Councilmember Peloza moved and Deputy Mayor Singer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4629. . MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 4. Resoiution No: 4630 A3.13.4 A Resolution of the City Council of the Cify of Auburn, Washingfon, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute agreements between the City of Aubum and Business .Bank for demolition of adjoining buildings party-wall Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember - Norman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4630. MOTION CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Haugen voted no. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being" no further business to come before the Council, the meeting - adjourned at 8:23 p.rn. . APPROVED THE ~DAY OF AUGUST, 2010. Peter. B. Lewis, Mayor Danielle Daskam, City Clerk Page 8 Citv of Auburn Council Meetind Minutes AuQUSt 2, 2010 City Council agendas and minutes are availab/e fo fhe public at the City C/erk's Office, on the City website, and via e-mail. Complete agenda packets are available for review at the City C/erk's Office and at the Library. Internet: http;//www,auburnwa.gov Page 9