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Home My WebLink About01-03-2012 c�noF_ ' �'--�� City Council Meeting � _ , January 3, 2012 -7:30 PM Auburn City Hall WASH MGTON MINUTES I. CALL TO ORDER A. Flag Salute Mayor Lewis called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and led those in attendance in the Plecige of Allegiance. B. Rotl Call Cou.ncilmembers present. Rich Wagner, Nancy Backus, Bill Peloza, John Partridge,iargo Wales; Wayne Osborne, and John Holman. DepartmeM Directors and staff members presentc City Attorney Daniel B. Heid, Pianning and Development Director Kevin Snyder, Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy, Parks, Arts and Recreation DirectorDaryl Faber, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Rolice Commander David Colglazier; Economic Development Manager Doug Lein, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam. C. Announcements, Appointments, and Presentations 1. Appointment of Auburn Poet Laureate City Gouncil to approve the appointment of'Richard Brugger to the newly created City ofAubum Poet Laureate for a term to expire December3l, 2014 Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to confirm the appointment of Richard "Dick" Brugger as Auburn's Poet Laureate. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 2. Appointment to Arts Commission City Council to confirm the appointment of Dan Norman to the Arts Commission for a three year term expiring December 31, 2014 Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to confirm the appointment of Dan Norman to the Arts Commission. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Page 1 of 7 3. Reappointments to Aubum Internationaf Farmers Market Advisory Board City Council to confirm the.following reappointments 4o the Aubum International Farmers Market Advisory board for new three year terms expiring December 31, 2014: Ronnie Roberts, Christian McLendon, Margaret Greenslit, and Trudy Ginther Depu4y Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to confirm the reappoirrtment of Ronnie Roberts, Christian McLendon, Margaret � Greenslit and Trudy Ginther to the Auburn International Farmers Market Advisory Board. Councilmember Peloza thanked the members for volunteering to serve on the Board. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 4. Reappointments to Cemetery Board City Council to confirm the reappointment of the following fornew three year terms expiring December 31, 2014: Jeanne Coffey and Kenneth Bradford Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Counciimember Wagner seconded to confirrn the reappointment of Jeanne Coffey and Kenneth Bradford to the Cemetery Board. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 5. Reappointments to Human Services Committee City Council to confirm the following reappointments to the Human Services Committee for new#hree year terms expiring December 31, 2014: Michael Harbin,Sr., Cecilia Brugger, AJ (Tony) Ladner, and Bette Vangasken � Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Coun,ciimember Wagner seconded to confirm the reappointment of Michael Harbin, Sr., Cecilia Brugger, AJ (Tony) Ladner and Bette Vangasken to the Human Services Committee. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 6. Reappointment#o Parks and Recreation Board City Council to confirm the reappointment of Michael Hassen to the Parks and Recreation Board fora new three yearrterm expiring Deceinber 31, 2014 Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Counc.ilmember Wagner seconded to confirm the reappointment of Michael Hassen to the Park§ and Recreation � Board. Page 2 of 7 MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 7. Reappointment to Urban Tree Board City Council to confirm.the reappointment of Bryce Landrud to the Urban Tree Board for a new tfiree year term expiring December 31, 2014 Deputy Mayor Bapkus moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to confirm the reappointment of Bryce Landrud to the Urban Tree Board. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. D. Agenda Modifications Resolution No. 4789 was added to the agenda. II. CITIZEN 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 the public is invited to speak fo the City Council on any issue. Those wishing to speak are reminded to sign in on the form provided. Dick Brugger Mr. Brugger thanked members of the Striped Water Poets for their support and for nominating him for Autium's Poet Laureate. Mr. Brugger stated that he is deepty honored for being selected as Aubum's first Poet Laureate. He expressed his appreciation and thanked Mayor Lewis and members of the Council for their support. Tim Gilmore, 11818 SE 310th Street, Aubum Mr. Gilmore expressed frustration with police response. He recalled two incidents . where he called 911 to request police response for his stolen motorcycle and vandalism to his son's behicle, only to 6e instructed to file the reports on line. Ne also recalied an ingident where he reported'a stolen vehicle in front of his house; police arrived several hours later and after the car was stripped. Mayor Lewis stated that he would obtain and.review the 911 calls and responses. C. Correspondence There was no correspondence for Council �eview. III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Municlpal Services Chair Peloza reporteti the Municipal Services Committee did.not meet on Page 3 of 7 December 26, 2011, duelothe holiday: The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for January8, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. B. Planning & Community Development , Chair Backus reported the Planning and Community Development Committee did no4 meet on December 26, 2011, due to the hoiiday. The next regularmeeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled forJanuary 9, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. C. Public Works Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met this aftemoon at 3:30. The Committee approved contract administration items, including advertisement for bids for the Tacoma Pipeline 5 intertie improvements;:an agreement with Jacobs Engineering Group related to the 2012 Local Street Pavement ReconsVuction Project, and the contract award for the 2011 Local Street Pavement Preservation Project- Phase 2. The C.ommittee also reviewed Resolution No. 4785 accepting a grant from the State Department of Transportation for the design of the Sth Street.IVE U-turn Improvement Project. The Committee also discussed the Transpartation Benefit District, street maintenance utility, and the capital projects status report. The next regular ' meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for January 17, 2012. D. Finance Chair Partridge reported the Finance Committee met this evening at 5:00. The Committee approved claims and payroll vouchers, including payments in the amourrt of $12,713 in Community Development Block Grant funds for the housing repair project, $49,318 to Redflex for photo enforcement revenue for the month of November, payments on behalf of the Valley Narcotics Enforcement Team, and payment in the amount$135,897 to Puget Sound Energy for eiectricity and gas. The Committee also discussed Resolution No. 4785, cemetery rates and fees, and vouchers, including expenditure classifications and budget accounts. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for January 17, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. E. Les Gove Community Campus The Les Gove Community Campus Committee has not met since the last Council meeting. The next regular meeting of the Gommittee is scheduled for January 9, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. F. Council Operations Committee Deputy Mayor Backus reported the ne� reguiar meeting of the Council Operations Committee is scheduled for February 6, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. N: REPORTS At this time the Mayor and City Counci!may report on significant items Page 4 of 7 associafed with their appointed positions on federal, state, regiona/and local organizations. A. From the Council . Councilmember Peloza reported on his attendance at the Aubum Airport Advisory Board meeting where discussion centered on the Airport Master Plarrand potential altemative locations for the airport, which were not found to be viable. Councilmember Peloza also reported on his attendance at the King County Solid Waste Subcommittee meeting. Councilmember Peloza also reported on a number of recycling events that are taking piace in the community. Councilmember Partridge reported that members of the Auburn Valley Humane Society met with representatives of the Aubum School District to explore opportunities for the involyement of the District and students in the promotion of the Auburn Valley Humane Society. B. From the Mayor Mayor Lewis reported that he has been meeting with officiais from both King and Pierce Counties, as well.as representatives from the Association of Washington Cities, regarding Vansportation issues, human seryices, and the impact of the State budget reductions on local government V. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of the December 19, 2011 Regular Meeting B. Claims Vouchers (Partridge/Coleman) Claim check numbers410029through 410288 in the amount of$1,383,361.47 and dated January 3; 201.1. C. Payroll Vouchers (Partridge/Coleman) ' Payroll check numbersS32551 to 532588 in the amount of $275,362.60 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of$1,194,875.16 for a grand total of$1,470,237.76 for the pay period covering Decembe� 15 to December 28, 201 t. D. Public Works Project No. CP1103 (Wagner/Dowdy) City Council grantpermission to advertise for bids for Project No. CP1103, 132nd Ave SE Tacoma Ripeline 5 Intertie Improyements E. Public Works Project No. CP1121 (V1lagner7Dowdy) City Council award Contract No. 11-25, to Johansen Excavating, Inc. on,their low bid of $1,274,531.25 plus Washington State saies tax of$26,943.19 for a total contract price of $1,301,474:44 for Project No. CP1121, 2011 Locai Street. Pavement Preservation - Fhase 2 'F. PubliaWorks Project No. GF1201 (Wagner/Dowdy) City Council grant permission to enter into Consultarrt Agreement No. AG- G-414 with Jacobs-Eng'ineering Group, Inc. for engineering services for Project No. CP1201, 2012 Local Street Pavement Reconstruction Project Page 5 of 7 Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to approve the Consent Agenda. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. VIL ,NEW BUSINESS A; Ratification of Resolution No. 4779 (Backus/Heid) A Resolution of the City Council of the C'ity of Aubum, Washington, repealing Resolution No. 4670 passed December 20, 2010, as;amended by Resolution No. 4692 passed March 21, 2011, as amended by Resolution No. 474i passed August 15, 2011 , and designating the members,powers, duties and'meeting times and day of all standing committees of the City Council of the City of Auburn Deputy MayorBackus moved and CouncilmemberWagner seconded to ratify Resolution No. 4779 as adopted by the Council on December 5, 2011. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. VIII: RESOLUTIONS A. Resolution No. 4785 (WagnedDowdy) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute a Local Agency Agreement between the City of Auburn and the Washington State Department of Transportation relating to the 8th Street NE U-Turn Improvement Project Councilmem6er Wagnermoved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4785. The Resolution accepts a State DepartmeM of Transportation grant for the design of the 8th Street NE U-turn Improvement Project. MOTION CARRIED UNANIIVIOUSLY. 7-0. B. Resolution No. 4789 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of'Au6urn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to renew the Interlocal Agreement between King County and the City of Auburn regarding administering funds generated as a result of State of Washington SHB 2060 Councilmember Partridge moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4789. The Resolution allows the City to continue to participate in the regionai affordable Page'6 of 7 low income housing program. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business.to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:12 p,rrt. APPROVED THE I�� DAY OF JANUARY, 2012.. Peter_ . e, is, Mayor Danielle Daskam, City Clerk Page Z of 7