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* City Council Meeting
c1nroF_ August 1, 2011 - 7:30 PM
Auburn City Hall
v~~nsHINcTO,iv.° MINUTES
L 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 Call
Councilmembers present; Rich Wagner, Sue Singer, Nancy Backus, Bill Peloza,
Lynn Norman, and .Virginia Haugen. Councilmember John Partridge was
excused. .
Directors and staff members present included: Chief of Police Bob Lee, City
Attorney Daniel B. Heid, Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber,
Planning _and Development Director Kevin Snyder, Public Works Director Dennis
Dowdy, Finance Directbr Shelley Coleman, Economic Development Manager
Doug Lein, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam. C. Announcements, Appolntments, and Presentations
1. Miss Auburn and Miss Auburn's Outstanding Teen
Mayor Lewis and City _Council to honor Miss Auburn Daniela Ferrell
and Miss Auburn's Outstanding Teen Naomi Moore on their great job
representing Aubum at each of their state competitions where they
each placed in the Top 5.
Mayor Lewis.welcomed Miss Auburn Daniela Ferrell and Miss Auburn's
Outstanding Teen Naomi Moore. Mayor Lewis was joined by
Councilmember Nancy Ba_ckus, who serves as president of the Miss Auburn
Scholarship Program. Councilmember Backus reported this year was a very
successful yearfor the Miss Auburn Scholarship Program. Miss Auburn's
Outstanding Teen Naomi Moore placed as third runner-up in the state
Outstanding Teen Program and Miss Auburn Daniela Ferrell placed as fourth
runner-up to Miss Wasfiington and was named a preliminary talent winner.
Councilmember Backus ttianked tfie ma. ny volunteers who contribute to the
success of the program; particularly Mayor Lewis who gives his time and
support to the program. Mayor Lewis stated thatthe Miss Aubum
Scholarship Program is the largest local program of its type in the United
States. He thanked Councilmember Backus foe her service and leadership
as president of the program.
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Councilmember Backus also announced the dates of upcoming program
events: the Miss America Program will be held January 16, 2012, the
second annual Miss Auburn's Outstanding Teen program will be held
January 21, 2012, and the fiftieth anniversary of the Miss Auburn Scholarship
Program will be held February 3 and 4, 2012.
Miss Auburn Daniela Ferrell introduced and thanked.her mother, Elsa Ferrell,
who was also in attendance. Miss Auburn's Outstanding Teen Naomi Moore
also introduced and thanked her mother, Rebecca, who accompanied her
this evening.
D. Agenda Modifications
There was no change to the agenda.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC IiEARINGS & 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 from the audience requested to address the Council..
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for Councit review.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. 91Aunicipa! Services
Chair Peloza reported the Municipal Seryices Committee met July 25, 2011. The
Committee reviewed Resolution No. 4696 authorizing a contract with Collette
Vacation Tours to act as a trayel agent for the City's Senior Center Program. The -
Committee also reviewed Ordinance No. 6367 relating to solid waste, recycling,
and compostables. The Committee discussed a.proposed contractfor animal
services with the Auburn Valley Humane Society, the animal control licensing
program quarterly report; red light photo signage, parking signage at the Kiss and
Ride lot at the transit center, speed limits in alleyways, parking space identification
in public right-of-way, the shopping cart semi-annual report, the quarterly reports
on the golf course restaurant and the golf course operation; Resolution No. 4731
accepting a Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of
$34,000 from the U.S. Department of Jastice, and the committee project matrix.
The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for
August 8, 2011 at 3:00 p.m.
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B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Norman reported the Planning and Community Development Committee
met July 25, 2011. The Committee approved Resolution No. 4730 authorizing an
agreement with the City of Algona for planning and advisory code enforcement
services. The City of Auburn will be compensated for the services, and City of
Auburn will have first priority for staff. The Committee reviewed the results of the
recent citizens survey conducted by Elway Research of a cross-section of 500
residences. In general, the results stayed the same or increased in satisfaction.
Parks and Recreation is the most used service. Transit use has increased, and
Police, Parks, and Internet Access were the "stars" of the survey. The Committee
also reviewed Resolution No. 4696 authorizing a contract with Collette Vacation
Tours_for the Senior Center Program, the Auburn Gateway Project by Robertson
Properties Group for development of approximately 60 acres south of 277th and
west of the I Street NE extension, a proposed code amendment to allow keeping
of urban farm animalS, and downtown parking. The next.regular meeting of the
Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for August 8,
2011 at 5:30 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 Auburn Downtown
Association's wine and music festival and the Auburn Good OI' Days Festival and
Fun Run. The Committee also reviewed Public Works Project No. CP1109 for
storm pipeline repair and replacement and Public Works Project No. CP1102, the
2011 Arterial and Collector Street Pavement Preservation Project. The
Committee also reviewed Resolution No. 4714 dedicating property acquired for
the M Street Underpass Project as right-of=way, Resolution No. 4732 authorizing
the bid award for Project CP0916 West Valley Highway Improvements to the
lowest responsible bidder, Resolution No. 4735 authorizing an interlocal
agreement with the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe for their participation in the Auburn
Way South Corridor Project, and Resolution No. 4736-accepting a grant from the
Washington State Transportation Improvement Board for the Auburn Way South
Corridor between Fir antl Hemlock Streets SE. The Committee received a briefing
on the Aubum Gateway Project, the results of `the citizens survey, and parking
plans for the Auburn Environmental Park. The next regular meeting of the Public
Works Committee is scheduled for Augusf 15, 2011 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 voucfiers. The claims vouchers included
payments to Waste Managemenf in the amounfof $656,000 for June solid waste
services, Gibson & Jaryey in the amount of $140;000 for a parcel on H Street SE
which is part of the Community Development Block Grant capital
program, Mountain West Construction in the amount of $314,000 for a water main
replacement project on Lea Hill, Puget Sound Energy in the amount of $131,000
for power during the month of June, and Redflex Traffic Systems in the amount of
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$74,000 for red light photo enforcement. The Committee discussed Resolution
No. 4731 accepting a Byrne Memorial Justice Grant, Resolution No. 4730
authorizing an interlocal agreement with the Ci.ty of Algona for planning and
advisory code enforcement services, Resolution No. 4714 dedicating property
acquired for the M Street,Underpass Project as right-of-way, Resolution
No. 4732 related to the West Valley Highway Improvements Project, Resolution
No. 4735 authorizing an interlocal agreement with the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
for their participation in the Aubum Way South Corridor Project, and Resolution
No. 4736 accepting a grant from the Washington Stafe Transportation
Improvement Board for the Auburn Way South comdor between fir Street SE and
Hemlock Street SE. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is
scheduled for August 15, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.
E. Les Gove Communify Campus
The Les Gove Community Campus Committee has not met since the last Council
meeting.
F. Downtown Redevelopment
Chair Norman reported that #he Downtown Redevelopment Committee has not
met since the last Council meeting. The next regular meeting of the Downtown
Redevelopment Committee is scheduled for August 9, 2011 at 4:00 p.m.
G. Council Operations Committee
Chair Wagner reported the Council Operations Committee met July 28, 2011, and
discussed comparative salaries for Councilmembers, Council rules of procedure,
and Council committee meeting schedules. The next meeting of the Council
Operations Committee is scheduled for Augusf 4, 2011 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, regiona/ and /ocal
organizations.
A. From the Council
Deputy Mayor Singer reported that she attended the groundbreaking ceremony for
the A/B Street Corridor Project, the groundbreaking for the new boardwalk at the
Auburn Environmentaf Park, and the ribbon cutting ceremony for ACAP at their .
new facility at the United Methodist Church on Main Street. Deputy Mayor Singer
also attended a Regional Eeonomic Development Board meeting where she was
able to ensure that soutfi King County was represented among their focus groups.
Councilmember Wagner reported that he attended the South Correctional Entity
(SCORE) open house. The $22 million SCORE facilify is owned by the cities ofi
Auburn, Burien, Des Moines, Federal Way, Renton, SeaTac and Tukwila, and can
house of up to 800 misdemeanant inmates.
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Councilmember Norman reported that she attended the groundbreaking ceremony
for the new boardwalk at the Auburn Environmental Park. Councilmember
Norman also attended the Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce's Leaders
Luncheon where Senator Joe Fain spoke regarding the last legislative session.
Councilmember Backus reported that she attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the new boardwalk at the Auburn Environmental Park and the ribbon
cutting ceremony for.ACAP at their new facility at the First United Methodist
Church on Main Street. Councilmember Backus announced that'this evening is
her fourteenth wedding anniversary and thanked her husband for his support.
Councilmember Backus also welcomed back Deputy Mayor Singer following a
brief illness and announced the birth of Mason John Cox, the new grandson of
Executive Assistant Tamie Bothell.
Councilmember Peloza reported that he met with a property owner and toured
several tributaries of the northwest Auburn drainage area. Subsequently, the
property owner submitted a proposal to King County for funding possibilities
through King County, the King Conservation District, and the Wafer Resource
Inventory Area (WRIA) 9 to improve the drainage issues in the agricultural
northwest area of Auburn. Councilmember Peloza also attended the Auburn
Airport Advisory Board meeting where topics included the use of the airport by
a model aircraft flying group, a new policy on storage and parking of vehicles at
the airport, an alternative airport washing area, and bids for new roofs on hangars
9 and 10. Couneilmember Peloza also attended the 1NRIA 9 management
committee meeting where they discussed a funding mechanism and drafting of a
watershed investment district as a means of funding the salmon habitat plan.
Councilmember Peloza also attended the King County Flood Control District
. meeting, the U.S. Corps of Engineers change in command ceremony, the SCORE
open house, the groundbreaking ceremony for the new boardwalk at Auburn
Environmental _Park, and the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new ACAP location.
Councilmember Peloza reminded that the Auburn International Farmers Market is
held on Sunday. Councilmember Haugen reported that she attended the ACAP ribbon cutting
ceremony.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Lewis reported that he attended the ACAP ribbon cutting ceremony at their
new location at Auburn United' Methodist Church. Mayor Lewis also attended the
Bon Odori Festival and received a series of visitors this past week, including youth
ambassadors from the SiSter City of Tamba, Japan and several youth from
Okinawa and Tokyo, Japan. Mayor Lewis also participated in the groundbreaking
ceremony for the new boardwalk at the Auburn Environmental Park and the A/B
Street Corridor Project groundbreaking. He also attended the King County Flood
Control District Adviso .ry Committee where the focus of the meeting was the
budget and funding from FEMA for the cost of placing and removing the flood
control barriers along the Green River.
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V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes of the July 18, 2011 Council meeting.
B. Payroll Vouchers (Backus/Coleman)
Payroll check numbers 531828 through 531925 in the amount of $330,258.26 and
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $1,202,060.05 for a grand total
of $1,532,318.31 for the period covering July 14, 2011 to July 27, 2011.
C. Public VVorks Project No. CP1102 (Wagner/Dowdy)
City Council award Contract No. 11=10, to Puget Paving and Construction
on their low bid of $1,259,845.00 for Project No. CP1102, 2011 Arter,ial and
Collector Street Pavement Preservation
Deputy Mayor Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to approve .
the Consent Agenda.
Councilmember'Haugen requested the removal of the claims vouchers from the
Consent Agenda.
MOTION TOAPPROVETHE CONSENT AGENDA, EXCEPTING THE CLAIMS
VOUCHERS, CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. ~
VI. UNFINISIiED BUSINESS
A. Claims Vouchers (Backus/Coleman)
Claims check numbers 406215 through 406537 in the amount of
$1,922,333.75 and three wire transfer in the amount of $204,197.50 and
dated this 1st day of August, 2011.
Deputy Mayor Singer movetl and Councilmember Wagner seconded fo approve
the claims vouchers.
Councilmember Haugen questioned vouchers 406450 to Public Benefit
'1'echnology and 406222 to A Agro Tree Inc. Additional information was conveyed
to Councilmember Haugen in response to her questions.
MOTtON CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
VIIL ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6367 (Peloza/Coleman)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
amending Chapter 8.08 of the Aubum City Code relating to solid waste
Councilmember Peloza moved and Depufy Mayor Singer seconded to introduee
and adopt Ordinance No. 6367.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
IX. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 4696 (Peloza/Faber)
A Resolution of the City of Auburn, Washingtonf authorizing the Mayor and
City Clerk of the City of Aubum, to execute an agreement with Collette
Vacations to act as travel agent for the City's Senior Center Program
Councilmember Peloza moved and Deputy Mayor Singerseconded to adopt
Resolution No. 4696.
Deputy Mayor Singer noted that local travel agents were given an opportunity to
provide these services.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
B. Resolution, No. 4714 (Wagner/Dowdy)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
dedicating property acquired by #he City of Auburn for the M Street
Underpass Project as right-of-way
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 4714.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
C. Resolution No. 4730 (Norman/Snyder)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor antl City Clerk to execute an agreement for building,
planning, and code enforcement services with the City of Algona
Councilmember Norman moved and Councilmember Backus seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 4730.
In response to questions from Deputy Mayor'Singer, Director Snyder advised that
the agreement provides for full cost recovery for all services. The department
capacity was evaluated to confirm that the seryice level requested by Algona
could be met; City of Auburn demands will always be a priority.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
D. Resolution No. 4732 (Wagner/Dowdy)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor to award and execute an agreement with the lowest
responsible bidder for construction of Public Works Confract Number 11-11
for Project CP0916, `West-Valley Highway Improvements
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt
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Resolution No. 4732.
Tfiere was brief discussion regarding the detour routes during construction of the
project. Councilmember Haugen requested all Councilmembers receive the
information that was given to the Public Works Committee earlier today.
Mayor Lewis stated that information regarding the project and the detour routes
will be available on the City's web site, in the newspapec, through written
notification, and through the use of electronic signs.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
E. Resolution No. 4735 (Wagner/Dowdy)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
Authorizing the Mayor antl City Clerk to negotiate and execufe an Interlocal
Agreement with the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe to design and construct
improvements to the Aubum Way South Corridor between Fir Street SE and
Hemlock Street SE
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 4735.
Councilmember Wagner explained that the resolution proVides for an interlocal
agreement witfi the Muckteshoot Indian Tribe, who will be contributing
approximately twenty percent of the cost of the project.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. -
F. Resolution No. 4736 (Wagner/Dowdy)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor to accept a grant from the Washington State
Transportation Improvement Board for improyements to the Auburn Way
South Corridor Between Fir Street SE and Hemlock Street SE
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 4736.
Councilmember Wagner explained thafi Resolution No. 4736 accepts a grant from
the Washington State Transportation Impcovement Board in the amount of $2.4
Million for design and construction of improvements to the Auburn Way South
corridor between Fir Street Se: and Hemlock Street SE.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
X. ADJOURNMENT -
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:37 p.m.
DATED AND SIGNED THIS DAY OF AUGUST, 2011.
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Peter B. Lewis, Mayor Danielle ;Daskam, City Clerk
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