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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-22-2011 ciTY oF CITY COUNCIL MEETING AIIINUTES WAS H I N GTO N FEBRUARY 22, 2011 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 Calf Councilmembers present: Rich Wagner, Sue Singer, Nancy . Backus; BiU Peloza, Lynn Norman, Virginia Haugen, and John Partcidge. Directors and staff members present included: Chief of Police Bob Lee; City Attomey-Daniel B. Heid; Public Works: Director Dennis Dowdy; Finance Director Shelley Coleman; Planning and Development Director Kevin Snyder; Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl 'Faber; Information Services Director Lome Rempher; City Engineer Dennis Selle; Sewer Utility Engineer Robert Elwell; Maintenance and Operations Manager Randy Bailey; Storm and Sewer Manager Chad Jordison; Maintenance ; and Operations Support Manager Janine Poulson; Economic Development'Manager poug Lein; and City Clerk Danielle Daskam. C. Annotsncern,ents and Appointments : 1. Announcements a) "More Than You Imagined Award" _ _ Mayor Lewis and Public Works Director powdy presented the City's `"More Than You Imagined Award" to Staff Sergeant Manny Mesa in honor of service to his,country for deployments to lraq in 2003 and 2005 and Afghanistan, in 2010. During his deployment to Afghanistan, Manny's unit came under sniper fire and he was severely wounded. Staff Page 1 Citv of Auburn Council Meetina Minutes Februarv 22. 2011 Sergeant Mesa received the Purple Heart for his bravery. Staff Sergeant Mesa is a Maintenance ' Worker for the City. He thanked the City, friends and family.who have helped him recover from his wounds received in combat. b) Proclamation -"Miss Auburn 2091 Goodwill Ambassador" Mayor Lewis, accompanied by Councilmember Backus who is president of the Miss Aubum Scholarship Program, read and presented a proclamation designating 2011 Miss Aubum Daniela FeRell as the Goodwill Ambassador for the City of Auburn. Miss Ferrell thanked the Mayor and City Council for their support and spoke briefly, regarding fier platform project, Cancer Support through Blood and Bone Marrow Donation. c) Proclarnation -"Miss Auburn 2011 Outstanding Teen" ti Mayor Lewis read and presented a proclamation designating 2011 Miss. Aubum Outstanding Teen Naomi Moore as a Goodwill Ambassador for the City of Auburn. Miss Moore is the frst Miss Auburn Outstanding Teen. Miss Moore thanKed her family for their support and spoke briefly, regarding her platform project, teen depression. 2. Appointrnents a) Cemetery Board City Council to confirm the appointment of Jeanne Coffey to the Cemefery Board to fill an unexpired term expiring December 31, 2011. _ . City. Council to confirm the appointment of Robert Rakos to the Cemetery Board for a three-year term expiring December 31, 2013. Deputy Mayor Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to confirm the appointments of " Jeanne Coffey and Robert Rakos to the Cemetery Board. Page 2 Citv of Auburn Council Meetin4 Minutes Febniarv 22. 2071 MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. b) White Rever Valley Historical Society City Council to confirm the appointments of the following to the White River Valley Historical Society to three-year terms expiring December 31, 2013: Gerold Honeysett Kim Perry Cameron- Cutler ~ Deputy Mayor Singer moVed and Councilmember Wagner seconded to confirm the appointments to the White River Valley Historical Society. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 . , D. Agenda Modifications ` Agenda modifications included revised docu"mentation for Consent Agenda item related to a consultant agreement with Technical Systems, Inc:, and a revised Interlocal Agreement under Resolution No. 4683. . , 11. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HFARINGS 8 CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings No public hearing was scheduled forthis evening. B. Audience Parti._cipation. 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. . Ernest Londino, 1402 22"d Street NE; Auburn Mr. Londino spoke in support of Resolution No. 4684, renaming the Auburn Veterans, Memorial Building to fhe William C. Warren Building. Roger Olsen, member of the American Legion Post 78 located in Auburn and a resident of Tacoma Mr: Olsen spoke in favor of Resolution No. 4684. Mr. Olsen stated that it was through Mr. Warren's vision and efforts that a Veterans Memorial Building ex'ists in the city. Page 3 Citv of Auburn Council Meetina Minutes Febrvarv 22. 2011 Robert Newman, 29600 57th Place South, Aubum Mr. Newman spoke in favor of Resolution No. 4684. He stated that the late Mr. Warren was a local hero and renaming the building in his honor is appropriate. Goforth, 202 E Street SW, Auburn William Skee_~. William Skee Goforth. spoke in favor of Resolution No. 4684. Mr. Goforth stated that Mr. Warren wenf into the Army prior to his sixteenth birthday and served five years, most of it in combat in the Pacific, where he eamed a Bronze Star. Mr. Warren was an active member of the American Legion Post 78 and Auxiliary Post 78, the - Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1741; the Inter-Tribal Warriors Society and other veterans organizations. He was recognized by the Aubum School.'District with an honorary graduate certificate. Mr. Goforth thanked the City Council for renaming Auburn City Park to Veterans Memorial Park and u"rged the Council's support of Resolution No. 4684. Cheryl. Palensky, 25230 SE 359t' Street, Aubum Ms: Palensky, daughter of William Warren, spoke on behalf of the family of Bill Warren. She spoke in favor of Resolution No. 4684 and thanked the City for honoring her father. C. Correspondence There was no correspondence for Council review. III: COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS A3.7:6 A. Municipal Services Chair Peloza reported the Municipal Senrices Committee met February 14 and discussed the Aubum Municipal Airport hangar roof project, solid waste rates, the extension of the solid waste contract, and a proposal to rename the Veterans Memorial Building. The nexf regular Municipal Services Committee meeting is scheduled for February 28 at 3:30 p.m. B. Planning & Community Developrreent Chair Norman reported the Planning and Community Development Corimmittee.met February 14. The.Committee reviewed Resolution No. 4684: changing the name of the Veterans Memorial_ Building. The Committee discussed Ordinance No. 6351, a joint parking development agreeiiient and option to, purchase with the King County Library, the proposed floor plan fot the Council Chambers remodel, Resolution No. 4676, relating to the 2011-2016 Page 4 Citv of Auburn Council Meetina Minutes Februarv 22. 2011 . Transportation Improvement Program, Resolution No. 4677 accepting a grant, Phase 2 of the Comprehensive Plan Update, annual address corrections, downtown urban design standards, Ordinance No. 6341 relating to fee deferrals, and extension of the temporary sign ordinance. The nexf regular meeting of the Planning and Com:munity Development Committee is scheduled for February 28, 2011. C. Pubiic Works Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met this afternoon. The Committee approved two right-of-way use permits and several contract administration items that appear on the agenda this evening. The Committee fiad a lengthy discussion of - the SCADA . system project. The Committee also reviewed Resolution No. 4687 approving an Interlocal Agreement with the ' . City of Pacific to design and construct Project No. C507A/C507B, Aubum/Pacific Trail, a budget amendmenf, temporary signs, utility bonding, and capital projects. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for March 7, 2011. D. Finance Chair Backus reported the Finance Committee met this evening at 6:00. The Committee approved claims and payroll vouchers, Ordinance Na 6351 and Resolution No. 4683. The Committee discussed a joint parking agreement with the King County Library, - Resolution No. 4687, the December 2010 Financial Report, solid waste rates and. a contract extension with Waste Management, the proposed Council Chambers floor plan, Auburn versus Glacier Water litigation, a leak adjustment appeal, and Consultant and Technology Services Agreement Na AG-C-401 with Technical Systems; Inc. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for March 7, 2011. E. Les Gove Community Campus Committee Chair Wagner reported that the Les Gove Community Campus Committee has not met; however, a meeting is tentatively scheduled for March 11, 2011. F. Downtown Redeyelopment Chair Norman reported the Downtown Redevelopment Committee met February 8. The Committee discussed the South Division Street Promenade, street signage, and downtown pedestrian kiosks. The next regular meeting of the Downtown Redevelopment Committee is scheduled for February 23, 2011. Page 5 Citv of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes Februarv 22, 2011 ; G. Councit Operations Committee Chair Wagner reported the Council Operations Committee met on February 15: The Committee -reviewed Resolution No. 4686 amending the Council Rules of Procedure and discussed preparation for a Council retreat to be held in May and focused on transportation and budget issues. IV. REPORTS , At this time the Mayor and City Council may report on signffi'cant items associated with their appointed positions on state, regional and local organizations. A. From the Council Deputy Mayor Singer reported she met with seniors at the senior center and discussed such topics as the M Street Underpass Project and the City Hall Plaza renovations. Deputy Mayor Singer also attended the Aubum Youth Resources fund raising breakfast, the Soroptomists fund raiser event, the 25th anniversary celebration of Aubum Regional Medical Center's heart center, and the Puget - Sound Regional Council's Transportation Priorities Working Group. Councilmember Wagner reported on his attendance at the Pierce County Regional Council meeting. Councilmember Partridge reported that he attended the Aubum Youth Resources fund raising breakfast and later this week will attend the Regional Law, Safety and Justice Committee meeting. Councilmember Norman reported, on her attendance at the Association of Washington Cities meetings in Olympia and a wonderful perf'ormance of the Aubufn Symphony Orchestra perFormance.- Councilmember Backus reported that she attended the Auburn Youth Resources fund raising breakfast and the Valley Regional Fire Authority's annual awards banquet. where Captain Paul Strange was named officer of the year and Kelly Sharff was named fire fighter of the year., Councilmember Backus reported that she was reappointed to the National League of Cities Finance Adminisfration and Intergovernmental Relations Committee. Councilmember Backus thanked Bill WaITen and his family for 11Ar. Warren's vision in creating the Auburn yeterans memorial. Page 6 . Citv of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes Februarv 22. 2011 Councilmember Peloza reported fhat he attended the Suburban Cities. Association `Public Issues Committee meeting, the King County Solid Waste' Management Advisory Committee meeting, the Auburn Interriational Farmers Market Committee meeting, and the Aubum Youth Resources fund raising breakfast. Councilmember Haugen thanked friends of Bill Warren and his family for attending the meeting this evening. B. From the IVlayoc Mayor Lewis commended community members for their generosity in giving back to their community at several fund raising events that occurred recently. Mayor Lewis also spoke about the support for veterans and the efforts of the veterans led by Bill Warren to create the Aubum Veterans Memorial. Additionally, Mayor Lewis reported that h_e attended the Association of, WashingtoR Cities meetings in Olympia and meetings with the City's legislators to discuss the priorities ofi the City. 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 mofion in fhe form listed. ' A. Minutes 1. Minutes of the February 7, 2091 regular City Council meeting.. B. Vouchers F4.9.2, F4.9.5 ' 1. Payroll - Payrolf check numbers_ 630791 to 530882 in the amount of $810,453.85 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of`$1,110,835.55 for a grand total of $1,921,289.40 for the- pay period covering February 3; 2011 to February 16, 2011. C. Contract Administration 1. Public Works Project Number CP1006 04.11:1-CP1006 City Council grant permission to advertise for bids for Project No. CP1006, Lakeland Hills Reservoir 6 Project. Page 7 Citv of Auburn Council Meetina Minutes Februarv 22. 2011 2. Public Works Project Number CP1002 04.9.1 CP1002 . City Council approve Change Order No: 1 in the amount of $81,250.00 plus WA sales tax of $4;743.35 for a total amount of $85,993.35 to Contracf 10=03 with RW Scott - Construction for work on project CP1002, 2010 Local Street Pavement Preservation project. 3. Public Works Project Number C201A. 04.9.1 C201 A City Council approve Final Pay Estimate No. 1 to Contract 10-32 in the amount of $19,363.51, for a total contract price of $35,635.37, with Wm. Dickson Company and accept construction of Project Number C201A, M Street SE Grade Separation - Property Management: Demolition of 600 M . ~ Street. 4. Public Works Consultant Agreement Nurnber AG-C-402 A3.16.9, 04.9.1 CP1008 City Council grant permission to enter into Consultant Agreement No. AG-C-402 with KPFF Consulting Engineers fot Engineering Services for Project No. CP1008, Bridge Load Rating Project. 5. Public Works Consultant Agreement Number AG-C-401 A3.16.9, 04,8.1 C524A - City Council grant permission to enter into Consultant and Technology Services Agreemenfi No.. AG-C-401 with Technical Systems, Inc. for Technology Improvements for Project No. C524A, SCADA System Improvements. 6. Public Works Project.CP1025/MS0802 04.4.9:2 - City Council reject all bids for Small Public Works Contract . 11-07, Project Number CP1025/MS0802, Auburn Municipal "Airport - North Hangars Reroof. D. Water lltility Adjustment 1. Leak Adjustment Appeal F4.5.2 , City Council approve an additional water utility adjustment to account number 56724, for David Warwick, in the amount of . $212.04. Page 8 Citv of Auburn Council Meetina Minutes Februarv 22, 2011 Deputy Mayor Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Haugen requested the removal of claims vouchers and Contract Administration Item related to Public Works, Project Number CP1005 from the Consent Agenda to be considered separately. MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONSENT.AGENDA, EXCLUDING THE CLAIMS VOUCHERS, AND PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NUMBER CP1005, PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. YI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Claims Claims check numbers 401914 through 402243 in the amount of $3,329,757.14 and three wire transfers' in the amount of $729,271.13 and dated February 22, 2011. Deputy. Mayor Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to approve the claims vouchers. Councilmember Haugen questioned claims voucher 402218. MOTION CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Haugen voted no. B. Public Works Project Number CP1005 04.9.1 CP1005 City Council grant permission to advertise for bids for Project No. CP1005, South Division Street Promenade. Deputy Mayor - Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to approve advertisement of Public Works Project Number CP1005. Councilmember. Haugen expressed opposition to the promenade project. MOTION CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Haugen voted no. - VII. NEW BUSINESS ' `There was no new business. VIII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Page 9 Citv of Auburn Council Meetina Minutes Februarv 22, 2011 A. Ord6nances 1. Ordinance No. 6344 A3.14 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Aubum, - Washington, granting to New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, a franchise for a wireless communication senrice provider Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6344. MOTION GARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. . 2. Ordinance No. 6345 01.8 _ An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Section 9.30.110 of the Aubum City Code relating to. false alarm service fees Councilmember Peloza moved and Deputy Mayor Singer seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6345. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 3. Ordinance No. 6348 - - 03.5 PLT10-0008 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving the final plat of Lawson Place Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Backus seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6348. ~ In response to questions from Councilmember Haugen, Planning and Development Director Snyder responded that the duplex originally slated for the project was replaced with a single family residence and parking meets the plat requirements. MOTION CARRIED. 6-1. Councilmember Haugen voted no. Page 10 Citv of Auburn Council Meetina Minutes Februarv 22. 2011 4. Ordinance No. 6351 F3.23 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Ordinance No. 6339, the 2011-2012 Biennial 'Budget Ordinance and authorizing amendment to the City of Auburn 2011-2012 Budget as set forth in ` Schedule "A" . Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Norman seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance Na ' 6351. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. B. Resooutions 1. Resolution No. 4675 F4.3 A Resolution of the City CounciC of the City of Auburn, Washington, providing for amendment to the City of Aubum Fee Schedule, to adjust for 2011 fees Councilmember Peloza moved and Deputy Mayor Singer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4675 amending cemetery fees. , . MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 2. Resolution No. 4683 A3.16.12 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washingfon, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an 1ntetlocal Agreement befinreen the city of Auburn and the City of.Algona for Information Services Technology, Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Norman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4683. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 3. Resolution.No.4684 05.1.2 Page 11 I Citv of Auburn Council Meetina Minutes Februarv 22. 2011 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, renaming a public facility within the. corporate limits of the City of Aubum Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Backus seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4684. ' Councilmember Norman stated that Resolution No. 4684 renames the Veterans Memorial Building to fhe William C. Warren Building. Councilmember Peloza, who is the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post . Commander, thanked the members of the American Legion for petitioning to rename Veterans Memorial Building in honor of William C. Warren. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 4. Resolution No. 4686 A3.6 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending the City Council Rules of Procedure as adopted by Ordinance No. 5802 and amended by Resolution Nos. 4282, 44291 4467 and 4615 Councilmember Wagner moved and Deputy Mayor Singer seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4686. Councilmember Haugen moved to table Resolution No. 4686. Thete was no second. MOTION CARRIED. 6-1.. Councilmember Haugen voted no. . 5. Resolution No. 4687 04.9.1 C507A/G507B A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Amendment.No. 1 to the Inferlocal Agreement with the City of Pacific to design and construct Project No. C507A/C507B; Auburn/Pacific Trail Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4687. Page 12 Citv of Auburn Council Meetina Minutes Februarv 22. 2011 MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting - adjoumed at 8:53 p.m. APFROVEP THE ~'DAY OF MARCH, 2011. f. Peter B. Lewis, Mayor D elle Daskam, 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. Complete agenda packets are available for review at the City C/erk's Office and at the Library. , Intemet: http://www.aubumwa.gov Page 13