HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-02-2011
City Council Meeting
` cIrr oF May 2, 2011 - 7:30 PM
Auburn City Hall
1NASHINGTON~ _ MINUTES
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 Ailegiance.
B. Roll Call
Councilmembers present; Rich Wagner, Sue Singer, Nancy Backus, Bill Peloza, Lynn
Norman, Virginia Haugen and John Partridge.
Directors and staff members' present included: Chief of. Police Bob Lee, Public Works
'Director:Dennis: Dowdy, City Attorney Daniel B. Heid, Planning and Development
` 'Director Kevin Snyder, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Arts and Events Manager
- Julie Brewer, Economic Development Manager poug Lein, and City Clerk Danielle
_ Daskam.
- C. Announcements, Appointments, and Presentations
1. Proclamation -"Police Week" and "Peace Officers Memorial Day"
Mayor Lewis proclaimed the week of May 15-21, 2011 as "Police Week" and May
15, 2011 as "Peace Officers Memorial Day" in the city of Aubum.
Mayor Lewis urged citizens to join in commemorating law enforcement officers for
their dedication to their communities. Mayor Lewis presented the proclamation to
Police Chief Bob Lee. Chief Lee thanked Mayor Lewis and Councilmembers for
their continued support. Also present were Commander Will Lathrop, Sergeant
Dan O'Neil, and Officer Steve Bourdage. '
2. Proclamation -"Relay for Life Auburn Days"
Mayor Lewis read and presented a proclamation declaring May 13 and 14, 2011
as "Relay for Life Aubum Days" in the city of Auburn to J.D. Drollinger and Tonya
Clark. Mr: Drollinger is the Chair of the Great West Division and a member of the
National Relay Advisory Committee.
Mr. Drollinger thanked Mayor Lewis and Councilmembers for their tremendous
support. Mr. Drollinger reported that the Relay for Life event has raised over $5
billion since its inception in 1985. Auburn Relay for Life Chair Tonya Clark invited
all to the upcoming Relay for Life event.
3. Holy Family School Sfudents
Mayor Lewis recognized eighth grade students from Holy Family School. The .
members of the student council were in attendance as part of their civics class.
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The students were accompanied by Holy Family School Principal Dan Hill.
4. White River Trail Mural Presentation
Presentation by artist Rachael Dotson and Auburn Riverside High School
students.
Arts and Events Manager Julie Brewer introduced Arts Commission Chair Pat
Judd and Muralist Rachael Dotson. Ms. Dotson has been secving as the artist in
residence at Auburn Riverside High School for the_ past two months. Ms. Dotson
has helped the students design a mural that is in the process of being painted on
the 317 foot long cement wall along the White River trail extension.
With the use of a PowerPoint presentation, Ms. Dotson reviewed the site,
, preparation work, and the project to date. The opportunityto cteate the mural is
intended as an educational opportunity as well as to create a sense of ownership
and pride for the area: The artwork will transform the large grey concrete wall to a
colortuF mural design.
5. Parks and Recreation Board
City Council confirm the appointment of David Domenowski to the Parks and
' Recreation Board for a three-year term expiring December 31, 2013.
Deputy Mayor Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to confirm
the appointment of David Domenowski to the Parks and Recreation Board.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
D. Agenda ModBfications
There was no change to the agenda.
II. . CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. . Public Hearings
There was no hearing scheduled for this evening. B. Audience Participation
. This is fhe p/ace on the agenda where the publicis invited to speak to the Cify Council
on any issue. Those wishing to speak are reminded to sign in on the form provided.
There was no audience participation.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for Council review:
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Municipal Services
Chair Peloza reported the Municipal Services Committee met April 25, 2011. The
Committee discussed animal control and rescue and the Auburn Valley Humane Society
business plan, the pet licensing program, King County taxicab enforcement, golf course ,
operations, tlie Copper Falls Restaurant and banquet facilities revenue report, the red
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light photo enforcement quarterly report, and the Committee project matrix. The next
regular meeting ofthe Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for May 9, 2011 at ,
3:30 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Norman reported the'Planning and Community Development Committee met April
, 25, 2011. Approximately ten Green River Community College environmental studies .
students attended the meeting. The Committee discussed the North Tapps sewer pump
station payback agreernent with Prium Development,. proposed urban farm animals
code amendments, strategy areas for population and employment, Ordinance No. 6342
relating to construction sales tax refund, and the Committee's project matrix. The
Committee also held an executive session to discuss pending/potential litigation. The
next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee is
. scheduled for May 9, 2011 at 5:00 p.m.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met this afternoon at 3:30. The
Committee reviewed several contract administration items including permission to
adVertise for bids for Project No: 207A, the A Street NW 6ctension, Consultant
Agreement No. AG-C-404 with Roth Hill Inc. related to Project No. CP1103, Tacoma
Pipeline 5 Intertie Project, award of contract for Project No. 5076, the Auburn/Pacific
, Trail (Phase 2), and final pay estimate for Project No. CP0914, the F Street SE Traffic
Signal. The Committee also reviewed Resolution No. 4702 authorizing a Payback
Agreement with Prium Development for a sewer pump station, Resolution No. 4706
authorizing an agreement with Puget Sound Energy forthe relocation of power facilities.
in advance of construction of the A Street NW extension, and Resolution No. 4707
authorizing a LocaFAgency Supplemental Agreement between the City and the State
Department of Transportation relafing to Project C207A, the A Street NW Extension
Project. The Committee also discussed the M Street SE Underpass Project
informational signage and the capital project status report. The next regular meeting of
the Public Works Committee is scheduled for May 16, 2011.
, D. Finance
Chair Backus reported the Finance Committee met this evening at 6:00. The
Committee approved claims and payroll vouchers and discussed Resolution No. 4706
authorizing an agreemenf with Puget Sound Energy for the relocation of power facilities,
Resolution No. 4707 approving a supplemental Local Agency Agreement with the State
Department of Transportation, and the Fire Relief and Pension Fund and other post
employmenf benefits. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled
for May 16, 2011,
E. Les Gove Community Campus
The Les Gove Community Campus Committee has not met since the last Council
meeting. F. Downtown Redevelopment ,
Chair Norman reported the Downtown Redevelopment Committee met April 26, 2011.
- The Committee received presentations regarding the utility box "sticker" art project and
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mural project; which are part of this year's Clean Sweep event. The Committee also
discussed the downtown gateway project that is part of the South Division Promenade
Project. The Committee's pedestrian kiosk walking tour was postponed until better
weather: The next regular meeting of the Downtown Redevelopment Committee is
scheduled for May 10, 2011 af 4:00 p.m.
G. Council Operations Committee
The Council Operations Committee has not met since the last City Council meeting.
IV. REPORTS
, At fhis time the Mayor and City Council may report on significant items associated with their
appointed positions on state, regiona/ and local organizations.
A. From the Council
Deputy Mayor Singer reported that she attended a research fair at Olympic Middle
School targeted for English language learners. Deputy Mayor Singer also reported on
meetings she's had with a counterpart from Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China. Deputy
Mayor Singer presented Mayor Lewis with an embroidery gift from the City of Chengdu,
which is known for its silk embroidery. There are twenty-seven students from Chengdu
attending Green River Community College, and the City of Chengdu is interested in
forming a sister city relationship with the City of Auburn.
Councilmember Wagner reported that he and other Councilmembers attended a Port of
Tacoma breakfast reception where the Port discussed the export implications to the
area's economy. He also attended the Cities and Schools Forum where plans for
the Auburn High School renovation project were outlined and Superintendent Herren's
Early Learning initiative was discussed. Councilmember Wagner reported that he
hosted Washington State University Institute for Sustainable Design students who are
finishing up their projects for the City. Councilmember Wagner reminded that the
Council retreat will be held May 12 and 13. The retreat will be focused on transportation
funding.
Councilmember Partridge reported that he also attended the Port of Tacoma breakfast
reception along with other Councilmembers. Councilmember Partridge reported on a
meeting with staff to review the Aubum Valley Humane Society plan and the City
budget; a full report will be made at the Committee of the Whole meeting later this
week. Councilmember Partridge also reported on his attendance at the Auburn Valley
Humane Society meeting, a seminar on the Science of Policing, and the annual Auburn
Noon Lions Club special needs fishing derby at Mill Pond.
_ Councilmember Norman reported that she and Councilmember Peloza attended the
annual Arbor Day event at Veterans Memorial Park. Councilmember Norman also
reported that she attended the Green River Community College open house, the Green
River Community College Salish Hall blessing by the Muckleshoot Tribe, the Bravo
series performance of The 39 Steps, the Auburn Symphony Orchestra performance,
and the Cities and Schools Forum.
Councilmember Backus reported that she also attended the Port of Tacoma breakfast
reception, comedy night at the Auburn AvenueTheater, and the Masonic L%gpop91
awards program.
Counciimember Peloza reported that he attended the Lower Green Drainage Issues
Committee to discuss drainage issues affecting northwest Auburn. Councilmember
Peloza also reported that he attended the Auburn Airport Advisory Board meeting, the
Cities and Schools Forum, the Auburn International Farmers Market Board meeting, and.
the Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) 9 meeting where members discussed the
cost share allocation for 2012.
~Councilmember Haugen reported that she toured Rita's House, a new Catholic
Community Services fransitional housing for homeless women.
, B. FrorYO the Mayor
Mayor Lewis reported he has been working with Superintendent of Schools Kip Herren
on the Saperintendent's Early Learning Program for over a year. He is pleased to leam
that the program has received national attention and sponsorship. Mayor Lewis also spoke regarding the annual Arbor Day event, the King County Flood Control District and efforts to obtain levee certification, the National Institute of Design award, and Housing
and Urban Development funding. Mayor Lewis reminded that Clean Sweep will take
place Saturday, May 7.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed on fhe Consent Agenda are considered by the City Council to be routine and
will be enacted by one motion in the form lisfed.
A. Minutes of the April 18, 2011 City Council Meeting .
B. Claims (Backus/Coleman)
- Claims check numbers 403668 through 404005 in #he amount of $2,521,619.67 and
three wire transfers in the amount of $217,488.37 and dafed May 2, 2011.
C. Payroll (BackusJColeman)
Payroll check numbers 531231 to 531316 in the amount of $299,594.82 and electronic
deposit transmissions in the amount of $1,114,098.09 for a grand total of $1,413,692.91
for the pay period covering April 14, 2011 to April 27, 2011.
D. Public Works Project No. C207A (Wagner/Dowdy)
City Council grant permission to advertise for bids for Project No. C207A, A Street NW
Extension (A/B Corridor).
E. Public Works Project No. C507B (WagneNDowdy)
City Council award Contract 11-03, Project No. C50713, Auburn/Pacific Trail Skinner
Road/3rd Avenue SE (Phase 2), to Pacific Northwest Earthworks on their low bid of
$84,574.00.
F. Public Works Project No. CP0914 (Wagner/Dowdy)
City Council approve Final Pay Estimate #5 to Contract 10-19 with Travers Electric in
the amount of $14,908.73 for a tofal contracf price of $330,503.73, and accept _ construction of Project No. CP0914, F Street SE / 4th Street SE Traffic Signal.
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G. Public Works Project No. CP1103 (Wagner/Dowdy)
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City Council grant permission to enter into Consultant Agreement No. AG-C-404 with
Roth Hill, LLC for Engineering and Construction Servicesfor Project No. CP1103, 132nd Ave SE Tacoma Pipeline 5 Intertie Project.
Deputy Mayor Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to approve the
Consent Agenda. ,
'Councilmember Haugen expressed opposition to claims vouchers relating to travel,
meals and dues.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-1.
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
VIII. ORDINANCES
There was no ordinance for Council consideration.
IX. RESOLUTIOIVS
A. Resolution No. 4702 (Wagner/Dowdy)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the
Mayor to execute a Payback Agreement for Developer's Extension between the City of
.Auburn and Prium Development Company, LLC Councilmember Wagner moved and Coancilmember Peloza seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 4702.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
B. Resolution No. 4706 (Wagner/Dowdy)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Aubum; Washington, authorizing the
Mayor to negotiate and execute an agreement with Puget Sound` Energy, Inc. for the
purpose of relocating power facilities in advance of construction of the A Street NW
Extension(A/B Corridor) (C207A)Project
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 4706.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
C. Resolution No. 4707 (Wagner/Dowdy)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the ,
Mayor to execute a Local Agency Supplemental Agreement between the City of Auburn
and Washington State Department of Transportation relating to Project No. C207A, A
Street NW Extension
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt -
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
X. 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 and potential
litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i). City Attorney Heid, Finance Director Coleman,
Public Wo►ics Director powdy, and Planning and Development Director Snyder were,
requested to attend the executive session. It was indicated that,action may occur as a result
of the executive session.
At 9:20 p.m., Mayor Lewis extended the executive session an additional ten minutes. At 9:29
. p.m., Mayor Lewis extended the executiye session an additional fifteen minutes.
At 9:40 p.m., Mayor Lewis reconvened the regular meeting.
Cify Attorney Heid read the title of Resolution No. 4701: ,
Resolution No. 4701
A Resolution of the City Council of the.City of Aubum, Washington, establishing a,moratorium
on acceptance of applications #or iicenses, permits, and approvals for medical marijuana
dispensaries
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Backus seconded to adopt Resolution
No. 4701.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0.
XI. ADJOURNMENT . ' There being, no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 9:41
p.m.
APPROVED THE l G-" DAY OF,MAY, 2011.
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Pe er B. _ewis, Mayor. Danielle Daskam, City Clerk
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