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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. Page 1 of 10 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 Page 2 of 10 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 Page 3 of 10 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. Page 4 of 10 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 Page 5 of 10 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. Page 6 of 10 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. Page 7 of 10 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 Page 8 of 10 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. Page 9 of 10 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. �� G / Peter B. Lewis, Mayor Danielle D.askam, City Clerk Page 10 of10