HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-06-2011 crnroF_ �^* • City Council Meeting
September 6, 2011 - 7:30 PM
Auburn City Hall
WASH i NGTON MIN UTES
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 Call
Councilmembers present: Rich Wagner, Sue Singer, Nancy Backus, Bill Peloza,
Virginia Haugen and John'Partridge. Councilmember Lynn Norman was excused.
Directors and staff memberspresent: Chief of Police Bob Lee, Assistant Police
Chief Bill Pierson, Police Commander Mike Hirman, Police Commander Steye
Stocker; Police Commander Dayid Colglazier, Police Records Manager Rhonda
Thompson, Planning and Development Director Kevin Snyder, City Attomey
baniel B. Heid,Public Works'Director Dennis Dowdy, Finance Director Shelley
Coleman, Economic Development Manager poug Lein, and City Clerk Danielle
Daskam.
C. Announcements, Appointments, and Presentatlons
1. Officer Recognition
Mayor Lewis and Chief of Police Bob Lee presented a Medal of
• Distinction to Auburn Police Officer Ashton Pearson.
On June 21, 2011, at approximately 820 p,m., Officer Pearson.
demonstrated outstanding courage in the performance of his duties by
placing himself in harm's way to rescue a citizen from a dangerous
environment. Officer Pearson had noticed a motorcycle traveling aYan
extreme�y high rate of speed, northbound on Aubum Way North, at which
point he attempted #o catch the motorcycle.
In the 4200 block of Auburn Way North, Officer Pearson found that the
motorcycle had been irnrolved in a collision with another vehicle. The
motorcycle had hit a:vehicle at such a high rate of speed, that the vehicle
was tumed over arid resUng on its driver's side. The motorcyclist lay
motionless on the ground as the motorcycle burst into flames. The buming
motorcycle was'in contac[with the overturned vehicle, and the driyer of that
vehicle was trapped iriside.
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With flames from the motorcycle threatening to ignite the overturned vehicle,
Officer Pearson first tried to break the windshieid with his ASP to reach the
Vapped driver: As Officer Pearson worked on creating an opening in the
windshield, the spare tire of the vehicle caught fire. Officer Pearson climbed
on top of the now buming vehicle in order to attempt to remove the driyer
through the passenger window. Officer Pearson was ultimately able to pull
the driver to safery, through the passenger winclow, from his position on top
of the burning vehicle.
MayorLewis and Chief.of Police Lee commended Officer Pearson for his
courage and heroic actions to extricate the driver ftam an imminerrt threat.
Officer Pearson thanked Mayor Lewis and Chief Lee for the honor. Officer
Pearson wasaccompanied his wife, Tamara, and his brother, Lance
Pearson, also an Aubum police Officer.
2. Proclamation - "A Day of Remembrance Marking the 10th Anniversary
of the September 11 th Tragedy"
Mayor Lewis declared September 11, 2011 as "A Day of ,
Remembrance Marking the 10th Anniversary of the September 11th
Tragedy".
Mayor Lewis read the proclamation expressing the City's support of the
United State's Senate regarding coming together as a nation and ceasing all
• work or other activ'ity fora moment of remembrance beginning at 10:00 a.m.,
Eas4ern Daylight .Time, on September 11, 2011, in honor of the tenth
anniversary of the terrori§t attacks committed against the United States on
September 11, 2001; and marking the moment in an appropriate manner.
Mayor Lewis announced several activities that will occur in Auburn on
Septembec i t, 2011 to provide an opportunity for reflection, remembrance,
and to honor those that lost their lives on 9/11. At 8:45 a.m. at the Auburn
International Farmers Market opening ceremony, VFW Post 1741 will
have the Presentation of,Colors, the national anthem, invocation, and
comments. Aubum will participate in the 9/11 National Moment of
Remembrance at 10:00 a.m. in downtown at the Farmers Market. Then later
at 2:30 p.m. at the Auburn Performing Arts Center, the Triumph of the
American SplrN Tribute ConcerE will be held to honor first responders,
men, women and children that perished and those that survived the 9/11
events and recognize ihe energy and commitment of those who safeguard
our communi6es each day.
3. Proclamation - "Constitution Week"
Mayor Lewis declared the week of Septem6er 17-23, 2011 as
"Constitution Week" in the city of Aubum.
Mayor Lewis presented the proclamation to Daughters of the American
Revolution Chapter Regent Hilda Meryhew.. Ms. Meryhew introduced other
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members of the Lakota Chapter in attendance: Liz Walker, Donna
Bradshaw, Roberta Yates, and Gayle Butcher. Ms. Meryhew thanked Mayor
Lewis for the recognition of Constitution Week and presented Mayor Lewis
with a Constitution "kit" consisting of copies of the De,claration of
Independence, Bill of Rights, national anthem, and other items. Ms.
Meryhew also presented Mayor Lewis with a commemorative plaque from
= the Lakota Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American
Reyolution Constitution Week Committee in recognition of his outstanding
work in upholding and promoting the ideals of the Constitution of the United
States.
4. Proclamation - "National Recovery Month"
Mayor Lewis declared the month`ofSeptember 2011 as "National
Recovery Month" in the city of Aubum.
Mayor Lewis read and presented the proGamation declaring the month of
September 2011 as "National Recovery Month" in the city of Auburn to
Jackie Jamero Berganio, ProjecUProgram Manager for King County Mental
Health, Chemical Abuse and Dependency Seroices Divisioh, and urged the
support of prevention and treatment. Ms. Berganio expressed her
appreciation for the proclamation and for the support from the citizens and
service providers.
5. 2011 KaBOOM! Playful City USA
Councilmember Backus announced that the City of Aubum has been named
a "Playful City"for the last three years 6y KaBOOMI, a national non-profit
organization dedicated to building and renovating America's playgrounds. In
the September 2-4, 2011 edition of the USA:Weekend magazine, Auburn
was highlighted as a Playful City and a photo of Auburn's Discovery
Playground was one of the play areas featured in the article. The article
stateslhaYAubum was chosen as a "Playful Gity" because of the
community's efforts to raise the money and tiuild the Discodery Playground
and the City's commitment to diversity of play.
Mayor Lewis noted that the idea for Discovery Playground came from several
Councilmembers`attendance at National League of Cities meetings. Mayor
Lewis congratulated the Council on their efforts.
6. Washington Finance Officers AssociaUon's Professional Finance
Officer Award" and Distinguished Budget Award
Mayor Lewis announced that Finance.Director Sheliey Coleman is the
recipient of the Wasfiington Finance Officers Association's "Professional
Finance Officer Award"for the State of Washington. The annual award
requires ongoing eciucational and professional excellence and Finance
Director Coleman has been the recipienYof tfie award for eighteen years.
Mayor Lewis also announced that Auburn is also the recipient of the
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Government Fnance Officers Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget
Award for the 2011-2012 Biennial Budget.
Director Coleman thanked herdepartment staff, which she described as
exceptional, for their work on the budget.
7. Auburn International Farmers Market
Mayoc Lewis and Councilmember Peloza announced that the Auburn
Intemational Farmers Market is rated second among markets of its size in
the state of Washington. Additionally, the Auburn Market is rated twelfth
among markets of its size across the county: Mayor Lewis commended
Councilmember Peloza for his work to bring a farmers market to the city of
Aubum. Councilmember Peloza in tumthanKed the many market volunteers
and Market Manager Joanne Macnab for their tireless work to make the
market a success.
8. Transportation, Transit and Trails Committee
CityCouncil fo confirm the appointmentof John Daniels, Jr. to the
Transportation; Transit and Trails Committee for a three year term
expiring December 31, 2013.
Deputy Mayor Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to
confirm the appoiritment of John Daniels, J�.,to the Transportation, Transit
and Trails Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2013.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
D. Agenda Modifications
Agenda modifications included the addition of claims and payroll vouchers, the
addition of a proclamation for National Recovery Month, and a reduction in the
amourrt of bad debt write-off.
II. CRIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Publlc Hearings
No public hearing was scheduled for this evening.
B. Audience Participation
This is the place on the agenda where fhe 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.
Heidi Shoemaker, 1617 56th Court SE, Aubum
Ms. Shoemaker expressed concern with street maintenance. She stated that she
and her husband sent emails to the City complaining of the street conditions, but
heverreceived a response. Mayor Lewis suggested that Ms. Shoemaker
address future emails to him. Mayor Lewis alsospoke regarding lack of funding
for arterial and corridor street preservation due to recent state-wide initiatives.
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The City is performing cracksealing and deep patching in an effort to maintain the
integrity of the streets until funding for arterial street preservation can be identified.
G. Correspondence
There was no corresponcJence for City Council review.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Municipal Services
ChairPeloza reported.the Municipal Services Committee met August 22, 2011.
The Committee reviewed Resolution No. 4734 relating to Auburn Municipal Airport
fees. The Committee also discussed the animal control and licensing program,
Resolution No. 4747 relating to an agreement with the Auburn Valley Humane
Society, Resolution No. 4729 approving the formation of a Community
Connectivity Consortium, the Auburn Golf Course working capital; Ordinance No.
6370 approVing a budget amendment, a memorandum of understanding for the
utilization of airport facilities by a hobby group, and the Committee matrix. The
next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for
September 12, 2011 at 3:00 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Vice Chair Backus reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met August 22, 2011. The Committee discussed Resolution No. 4733
authorizing the renewal of Public Way Agreement No. 06-22 forAboveNet
Communications for existing fiber optic conduif in the right-of=way along West
Valley Highway, Auburn Center for Emergent Business "Innovation Partnership
Zone" (IPZ), and the proposed downtown parking management plan. The next
regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee is
scheduled for September 12, 2011 at 5:30 p.m.
`C. Public Works
Chair Wagnerreported the Public Works Committee met this afternoon at 3:30.
The Committee approved a right-of-way use permit for Mohawk Plastics along the
A/B Street corridor, a right-of-way use permit for the Veterans Day Parade, and
contract administration items related to Public Works Project No. CP1116,
Downtown Pedestrian Lighting Replacement, and Public Works Project No.
CP1117, the 2011 Arterial and Collector Crack Seal Project. The Committee also
reviewed Resolution No. 4Z33 au#horizing the renewal of a Public Way Agreement
wifh AboveNet Communications, and Resolution Na 4749, authorizing an
agreement with City of Tacoma to provide a w�holesale connection for the Tacoma
Pipeline 5 Intertie Improvement Rroject. The Committee discussed a proposed
ordinance creating a Transportation Benefit Distrigt and Resolution No. 4750
declaring surplus property. The next regularmeeting of the Public Works
Committee is scheduled.for September 19, 2011 at 3:30 p.m.
D. Finance
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Chair Backus reported the Finance Committee met this evening at 6:00. The
Committee approved claims and payroll vouchers and bad debt write-off in the
amount of$41,305:14 for utility accounts that are no longer considered
coliectible. The Committee also reviewed Ordinance No. 6370, amending the
2011-2012 Biennial Budget and Resolution IVo. 4750 declaring certain items of
property as surplus. The Committee also discussed Ordinance No. 6376 relating
to construction sales tax exemption, Resolution No. 4748 authorizing an interlocal
agreement with 4he City of Pacific for information services technology, Resolution
No. 4749 authorizing an agreement with the City of Tacoma for a connection to
Tacoma Pipeline 5, Government Accounting Standards Board Statement 54
relating to classification of fund balances, animal services, and a proposed
Transportation BenefitDistrict. The next regular meeting of the Finance
Committee is scheduled for September 19, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.
E. Les Gove Community Campus
The Les Gove Community Campus Committee has not met since the last Council
meeting.
F. Downtown Redevelopment
The Downtown Redevelopment Committee has not met since the last Council
meeting.
G. Council Operations Committee
The Councii Operations Committee has not met since the last Council meeting.
IV. REPORTS
At this time the Mayorand City Council may report on significant ifems
associated with their appointed positions on state, regional and local
organizations.
A. From the Council
Deputy Mayor Singer reported that the Council met in Committee of the Whole on
August 29,2011, where the Council heard a presentation from Pacific Raceways,
information on animal services and the Auburn Valley Humane Society, and
transportation funding options. Deputy Mayor Singer also reported on her
attendance at King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer's "Good Eggs"
breakfast where the speaker was the Executive Director for the Trade and
Development Alliance. Deputy Mayor Singer also was pieased to commission a
new police officer today; Officer Alan Ghasserani, a lateral transfer from the Los
Angeles area.
Councilmember Wagner reported that he has been involved in coordinating
projects with a professor f�om Washington 8tate University to workwith the City's
resource conservation rrianager to apply modeling systems relating to green
power generation systems and with senior Ciyil Engineering students on their
designs for an underground parking garage in the downtown area.
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Councilmember Backus reported that she attended the White River Valley
Museum's latest exhibit on funerary practices. Councilmember Backus also
attended the Auburn international Farmers Market and The Auburn Downtown
Association's Wine and Music Festival in downtown Aubum, which appeared to be
very successful.
Councilmember Peloza reported that he attended the Airport Advisory Board
meeting wherethe members discussed options for roof repairs, aircraft detaii
busine§§es, and a proposeci emergency response exercise. Councilmember
Peloza also reported on his attendance at 4he King County Water Pollution
Abatemerrt Advisory Committee and ac[ivities scheduled for the Auburn
International Farmers Market this Sunday. Counciimember Peloza reminded that
the MarkeYs third season will conclude on Sunday, September 25th.
Councilmember Peloza also attended The Auburn Downtown Association's Wine
and Music Festival in downtown Auburn.
Councilmember Haugen commented that she attended the Auburn Intemational
Farmers Market. Councilmember Haugen also commended Finance Director
Coleman for receiving the "Professional Finance Officer" award from the
Washington Finance Officers Association. Councilmember Haugen also
congratulated the Council and Parks, Arts and Recreation staff for Auburn's
recognition asa "Playful City."
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Lewis announced that Governor Gregoire will be delivering comments
at The Tiiumph of the American Spirit concert, a tribute to South King County's
fire and poiice, in commemoration of the valiant efforts of first responders
surrounding the events of 9/11, held at the Auburn Pertorming Arts Center on
Sunday. Mayor Lewis also announced that the Auburn Jail is now empty and all
prisoners have been transfened to the new South Correctiona� Entity (SCORE)
facility in Des Moines. Maybr Lewis, as chairof the Association of Washington
Cities Transportation and Economic Development Committee, met with the
Association of Washington Cities (AWC) to review the priorities for the next state
legislative session. AWC identified transportation as the top priority for the state
to ensure the economic vitality of the state..
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes of the August 15, 2011 City Council Meeting
B. Minutes of the May 12-13, 2011 City Council Special Meeting
C. Payroll Vouchers (Backus/Coleman)
Payroll check numbers 532023 to 532116 in the amount of$340,272.59 and
electronic iieposit transmissions in the amourtt of$1,160,060.45 for a grand total
of $1,500,333.04 for the pay period covering August 11, 2011 to August 31, 2011.
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D. Bad Debt Write-Off (Backus/Coleman)
City Council approve 4he write-off of utility customer accounts in the amourrt
of $41,305:14.
E. Public Works Project No. CP1116 (Wagner/Dowdy)
Ciry Council grant permission to advertise for bids for Project No. CP1116,
Downtown Pedestrian Lighting Replacement.
F: Public Works Project No. CP1117 (Wagner/Dowdy)
City Council award Small Works Contract No. 11-19 to Doolittle
Construction, LLC on theirlow 6id of $95,150.00 for Project No. CP1117,
2011 Arterial & Collector Crack Seai Project
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 TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA, EXCEPTING THE CLAIMS
VOUCHERS, CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Claims Vouchers (Backus/Coleman)
Claims check numbers 406909 through 406349 in the amount of
$3,099,285.90 and one wire transfer in the amount of $5,000.00 and dated
September 6, 2011.
Deputy Mayor Singer moved and Councilmember Wagner moved to approve the
claims vouchers.
Councilmemtier Haugen expressed opposiUon to vouchers related to travel,
meals, and dues to civic organizations.
MOTION CARRIED. 5-1. Councilmember Haugen voted no.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business for Council review.
VII I. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6370 (BacKus/Coleman)
An Ordinance of 4he Giiy Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
amending Ordinance No. 6339,the 2011-2012 Biennial Budget Ordinance
as amended by Ordinance No. 6351, Ordinance No. 6352 and Ordinance
No. 6362 authorizing amendment to the City of Aubum 2011-2012 Budget
as sef forth in Schedule "A"
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to
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introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6370.
The ordinance amends the 2011-2012 Biennial Budget by authorizing three new
fuil-time employee positions, including a Senior Accountant, Bailiff/CouR Security
Officer, and Marketing/Promotions Coordinafor. The budget amendment also
includes correction of revenue funding for the Wayfinding Project, adjusting City
Hall Annex debt funding, reduction of revenue and expense budget for the Golf
Course, and adjustment of the Information Service Fund revenue and expenses to
reflect revenue and expenses related to interlocal agreements with Algona and
Pacific fo�technical support..
Councilmember Partridge expressed concern that the Marketing and Promotions
Coordinator will be responsi6le for more duties rather than devoted stricbyto
animal services marketing, which could affect pet licensing revenues.
Councilmember Peloza commented that the new position of Marketing and
Promotions Coordinator will be responsible for other enterprises, such as the
cemetery.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
IX. RESOLUTION3
A. Resolution No. 4733 (Wagner/Dowdy)
A Resolution of the Ci#y Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the renewal of Public Way Agreement(PWA) 06-22 and
amending the terms of the Agreement
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adoPt
Resolution No. 4733. �
The Resolution renews a current Public Way Agreement with AboveNet
Coinmunications for existing conduit in the right-of=way along WestValley
Highway.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
B. Resolution No. 4734 (Peloza/Coleman)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
amending the City of Auburn fee Schedule relafing to the Auburn Municipat
Airport
Councilmember Peloza moved and Deputy Mayor Singer seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 4734.
The Resolution provides for(car) parking fees and fees for use of the airport tiy �
hobby aircraft clubs. No noise complaints have been received°related to the
hobby aircraft activfties.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
C� Resolution No. 4749 (WagnedDowdy)
A Resol.ution of City Council of the Ciry of Aubum, Washington, authorizing
the Mayo� and G'iry`Clerk to negotiate and execute an Agreement with the
City of Tacoma 4o provide a wholesale connection for the 132nd Avenue SE
Tacoma Pipeline 5 Intertie Improvement Project (CP1103)
Councilrriember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 4749.
The Resolution authorizes an agreement with the City of Tacoma to construct a
wholesaie connection with Tacoma Pipeiine 5 so that the City of Aubum can
eyentually purchase wholesale water from the City of?acoma. Councilmember
Wagner stated tHat the connection to Tacoma Pipeline 5 is much more
economical than drilling a new well and installing new pumps.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
D. Resolution No. 4750 (Backus/Dowdy)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington declaring
certain items of propertyas surplus and authorizing their d'isposal
Councilmember Backus moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to adopt
Resolution No.4750.
The Resolution authorizes the surplus of several vehicles that have outliyed their
usefulness or are too expensive to repair.
MOTION.CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0.
X. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
ED TH �I�DAY OF �v�� 2011.
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Peter B. Lewis, Mayor Danielle D.askam, City Clerk
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