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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-06-2012 ��noF_ �-# City Counctl Meeting February 6, 2012 - 7:30 PM Aubum City Hall WAS H I NGTON MIN UTES I. CALL TO ORDER A. Flag Salute Mayor Peter B. Lewis calied the meeting to order at 7c30 p.m. and led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance. B. Roll Call Councilmemembers present: Rich Wagner, N,ancy Backus, Biil Peloza, John Partridge, Largo Wales, VVayne Osborne, and John Holman. DepartmeM Directors and staff present: City Attorney Daniel B. Heid; Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy; Planning and Development Director Kevin Snyder; Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber; Economic Development � Manager poug Lein; Chief of Police Bob tee; Police Commander David Colglazier; Human Resources and Property/Risk Management Director Brenda Heineman; Assistant Police Chief Bob Karnofski; Finance Director Sheiley Coleman; and City Clerk Danielle Daskam., ' C, Announcements, Appointments, and Presentations 1. Police Promotion (Lee) Chief of Police Lee to announce the promotion of Stan Adamski to Sergeant.. Mayor Lewis and Chief of Police Lee announced the promotion of Stan Adamski as Police Sergeant. Sergeant Adamski began his career with the City of Auburn in 1998 as a Traffic Signal Technician with Public Works Maintenance and Operation. Shortly thereafter, he was promoted to Lead Technician,a . position he held for two years. On April 24, 2000, he was hired by the Auburn Police Department. Since joining the department Sergeant Adamski has held as.signments, to include being a Field Training Officer, Crime Scene Team Photographer, Civil Disturbance7eam member, downtown bicycle officer, and led the Police DepartmenYs`Expiorer Program for eight years mentoring Auburn youth interested in law enforcement. Page 1 of 10 Stan was appointed as an acting Sergeant in July of 2011 and was permanently promoted on January 18, 2012. Sergeant Adamski lives in the City of Aubum, is married to his wife Lisa, and has three adult children, Bryant, Christopher, and James. His wife Lisa accompanied him this evening. Sergeant Adamski expressed appreciation to serve the City of Auburn in his new capacity as Police Sergeant. 2. Appointments to Boards and Commissions City Council to confirm new appointments to tfie following boards and commissions for thYee year terms expiring December 31, 2014: Auburn Munic' a�p I Airnort Advisory Board Donald Peters Arts Commission Nickole Evans Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Wagnec seconded to confirm the appointment of Donald Peters to the Airport Advisory Board. Councilmember Peloza recognized Mr. Peters in the audience. Mr. Peters is retired from the Federal Aviation Administration and is a pilot. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to confirm the appointment of Nickole Evans to the Arts Commission. Ms. Evans was in attendance at this evening's meeting. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. 3. Reappointments to Boards and Commissions City Council to confirm the following reappointments to the following boards and commissions for three year terms expiring Decem6er 31, 2014: Parks and Recreation Boarii Richard Artura - Greg Dobbs Urban Tree Board Jan Speer Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded Page 2 of 10 to confirm the reappointment of Richard Artura and Greg Dobbs to the Parks and Recreation Board. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to confirm the reappointment of Jan Speer to the Urban Tree Board. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. D. Agenda Modificatlons A revised Resolution No. 4795 was distributed prior to the meeting. 11. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings No public hearing was scheduled for this evening. B. Audience Part(clpation. This is the place on the agenda where ihe public is invited to speak to the City Council on any issue. Those wishing to speak are reminded to sig"n in on ihe form provided. No one from the audience requested to address the Council. C. Correspondence There was no correspondence for Council review. III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Municipai Services Chair Peloza reported the Municipal Services Committee met January 23,:2012. The Committee discussed animal control and licensing services, an updafe on the City's shopping cart ordinance, puli-tab taxation, red light and school ione photo enforcement, and the Cortimittee's'projectmatrix. The next regular meeting ofthe Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for February 13, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. B. Planning & Community Development Chair Backus reported the Planning and Community Development Committee met January 23, 2012. The Committee discussed Resolution No. 4784 relating to a sales tax credit in the Lea Hill annexation area, Ordinance No. 6396 relating to sales tax credit for local re4italization financing,2012 proposed code amendments, Resolution No. 4793 relating to a proposed small business development assistance program, a report from Director Snyder on the status of the development project forCoastal Farm and Ranch, and affordabie housing targets proposed by King County. The next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Gommittee is scheduled for February 13, 2012 at 5:00 Page 3 of 1D p.m. C. Public Works Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met this afternoon at 3:30 p.m. The Comm'ittee approved right-of-way use permits for the Aubum School District, the Auburn Parks Petpalooza Program, and Cenex Harvest States for their monitoring wells. The Committee also approved several contract administration items including final pay estimatefior Project No. CP1004, the South Auburn ITS Expansion, final pay estimate for Project No. CP1101 for the 2011 Local Street Pavement Preservation (Save Our Streets) Project,and final pay estimate for Project No. CP1102 for the 2011 Arterial and Collector Street Pavement Preservation Project. The Committee also reviewed Resolution No. 4795 expressing appreciation to citizens and businesses for their efforts during the January snow and ice storm. The Committee discussed a consultant agreement with Reid Middleton for a stormwater management plan for the airport, Resolution No. 4798 expressing support for Green RiVer Community College's youth re-engagement program, Resolution No. 4799 expressing support for legislative efforts 3o establish a stable revenue source for the Green River Community College, the utility rate study, Ordinance No. 6397 relating to temporary signs,;and the arterial collector pavement preservation projects for 2012. The Committee postponed discussion of the remaining items on the agenda due to time constraints. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled.for February 21, 2012 at 3:30 p.m. D. Finance Chair Partridge reported the Finance Committee met this evening at 5:30. The Committee approved claims and payroll vouchers, including claims voucher#410718 in the amount of$47,531 to COBRA BEC for roof repairs to the Cemetery building,#410746to Harlows Bus Service in the amount$72,163 for purchase of a 15-passenger bus for parks and recreation, #410956 to Hoffman Construction in the amount of $22,234 for decommissioning of the Lea Hill pump station, and #411102 to Valley Communications in the amount of $255,190 for 911 service. The Committee reviewed Resolution Nos. 4798, 4799, 4784, and Ordinance No. 6396. The Gommittee also reviewed Resolution No. 4792 relating _ to a change in the lease of the GSA building with Valley Regional Fire Authority for Station 35. The Committee also discussed Resolution No. 4795 expressing appreciation to citizens arid businesses during the January storm event and general fund tax revenue. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee isscheduled`for February 21, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. E. Les Gove Community:Campus Chair Wagner reported the next meeting of#he Les Gove Community Campus Committee is scheduled forFebruary 13, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. F. Council Operations Committee Chair Backus reported the Council Operations Committee met this evening at Page 4 of 10 5;00. The Committee discussed preparations for the upcoming Council retreat. The retreat will focus on economic development, particularly development opportunities forthe airport, gotf course, cemetery, East Main Street, Auburn Way South, the Emerald Downs area, and the downtown core. The Committee also discussed a policy on use of electronic document readers and an upcoming meeting with the Muckleshoot Tribal Council. The next regular meeting of the Committee is scheduled foc March 5, 2012., IV. REPORTS At this time the Mayor and City Council may rePort on significant items associated with theirappointed positions on federal, state, regional and/ocal organizafions. A. Fromthe Council Deputy Mayor Backus reported on her attendance at a meeting organized by Parks, Artsand Recreation Director Faberwith representatives of TADA!, the Aubum Arts Commission;and others on responsibilities for community events. Deputy Mayor Backus also reported on her attendance at the monthly Auburn Tourism Board meeting, the Uniquely Auburn program, the Committee of the Whole meeting, an economic development meeting with Shuzo Nishiyama of Kotsuzumi Brewery in Tamba, Japan, a ribbon cutting ceremony for Better Properties located in downtown Auburn, and the Miss Aubum Scholarship Program and Outstanding Teen Program. Councilmember Wagner reported on his attendance at the Association of Washington Cities legislative conference in Olympia, the Regional Access Mobility Partnership (RAMP), and the Suburban Cities Association meeting where King County ExecutiVe Constantine presented the State of the County. Councilmember Holman reported on his participation in an Association of Washington Cities webinar on a state proposed tax simplification bill, a University of Washington workshop on transit oriented communities, and an Association of Washington Cities seminar on exploring economic development. Councilmember Peloza reported on his attendance at the Association of Washington Cities legislative conference, the Council Committee of the Whole meeting, a Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) 9 meeting, the King County Regional Water Quality meeting, South County Area Transportation Board meeting, the Uniquely Auburn program, the Suburban Cities Association meeting, and the Cifies and Schools forum. Councilmember Osborne reported that he attended many of the previously reported events. Councilmember Partridge reported on his attendance at the Association of Washington Cities Legisiative Conference, the Regional Law, Safety and Justice Page 5 of 10 Committee meeting, the Uniquely Aubucn program, the Council Committee of the VVhole meeting, a marketing meeting for the Aubumballey Humane Society, the Regional Law, Safety and Justice Steering CorYimittee,the Suburban Cities Association meeting; andthe Auburn Valley Humane Society monthly board meeting. B. From the Mayor Mayor Lewis reported on meetings with AubumSchool District Superintendent Kip Herrenxegarding early learning programs, the Association of Washington Cities Legislative Conference where issues of potential reductions in streamlined sales tax mitigation,iiquor taxes, and sales tax credit related to annexations were discussed, a meeting of the Green River Community College Board of Trustees, the Suburban Cities Association meeting, a meeting of the South Correctional Entity (SCORE) Board, meeUngs related to business partnerships being formed with Japanese businesses,a meeting with several visiting Korean students, a meeting of the Valley Communications Board, and the Miss Aubum Scholarship Program and Outstanding Teen Program. Mayor Lewis thanked Deputy Mayor Backus,staff, and members of the community for their efforts during the January snow and ice storm event. V. CONSENT AGENDA AlI matters listed on the Consent Agenda are considered by the City Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed. A. Minutes ofthe January 17, 2012 Regular City Council Meeting B. Minutes of the January 10, 2012 Special City Council Meeting C. Minutes of the January 23, 2012 Special City Council Meeting D. Claims Vouchers (Partridge/Coleman) Claims check numbers 410693 through 410846 in the amount of$1,081;465:15 and dated February 6, 2012. Claims check numbers 410690 through 410692 and claims check numbers 410847 through 411134 in the amount of $1;044,697.36 and dated February 6, 2012. E. Payroll Vouchers (Partridge/Coleman) Payroll check numbers 532634 to 532673 in the amount of $295,87820 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $1,233,236.76 for a grand total of$1,529,114.96 for the pay period covering January 12, 2012 to February 1, 2012. F. Public Works Project No. CP1004 (Wagner/Dowdy) City Council approve Final Pay Estimate No. 6 to Contract No. 10-21 in the amount of $0.00 and accept construction of Project No. CP1004 South Aubum ITS Expansion Page 6 of 10 G. Public Works Project No. CP1101 (Wagner/Dowdy) Ciry Council approve Final Pay Estimate No. 5 Contract Na 11-09 in the amount of$0.00,fora total contracf price of$1,491,705:1Q with ICON Materialsand accept construction of Project No. CP1101, 2011 Local Street Pavement Preservation - Phase 1 H. Public Works Project No. CP1102 (Wagner/Dowdy) Ciry Council approve Final Pay Estimate No. 5`to Contract No. 11-10 in the amount of $4,972.10, for a.total contract price of $1,117,030.63,with Puget Paving and Construction Inc., and accept construction of Project No. CP1102, 2011 Arterial and Collector Street Pavement Preservation 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. VII. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. VII I. ORDINANCES A. Ordinance No. 6396 (Partridge/Coleman) An Ordinance of the Gity Council of the Gity of Auburn, Was.hington, establishing the Local Sales and Use T� �ate for Local Revitalization Financing for 2012 Councilmember Partridge moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to introduce and adopt-0riiinance No. 6396. Ordinance No. 6396 levies the .026% sales tax credit against the state sales tax for local revitalization financing. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. B. Ordinance No. 6399 (Backus/Snyder) An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington approving the final plat of Vintage Place Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Partridge seconded to introduce and adopt Qrdinance No. 6399. Ordinance No. 6399 approves the final plaYof Vintage,Place, which is located south of SE 314th Street, north of SE 316th SVeet, and west of 123rd Avenue. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. Page 7 of 10 IX. RESOLUTIONS A. Resolution No. 4784 (Partridge/Coleman) AAesolution of the Gity Council of the City of:Aubum, Washington, authorizing the City of Aubum to impose a sales and use tax as authorized by RCVV 82.14.415 as a credit against state sales and use tax, relating to annexations Councilmember Partridge moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4784. Resolution No. 4784 levies the .1% sales tax credit against the state sales tax for annexation of the Lea Hiil area. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. B. Resolution No. 4792 (PartridgelHeineman) A'Resolution of the City Council of the City of Aubum, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to ezecute an amendment to a lease 6etween the City of Auburn and the Valley Regional Fre Authority (VRFA) Councilmember Partridge moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4792. Resolution No. 4792 amends an existing lease of a City building to the Valley Regional Fire Authority: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. C. Resolution No. 4795 (Partridge/Mayor Lewis) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, expressing thanks forand appreciation ofthe contributions of the many citizens and businesses who worked, individually and/or in cooperation with othersto address fhe safety needs and damage resulting from the January 2012 storm Councilmember Partridge moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4795: Resolution No. 4795 expresses the Council's appreciation to the community for their efforts during the January storm event MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. D. Resolution Na 4798 (Partridge/Mayor Lewis) A Resolution of the City Council of the C'ity of.Aubum, Washington, supporting the creation of a youth reengagement program at the Green River Community College Councilmember Partridge moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to adopt Page 8 bf 10 Resolution No. 4798. Resolution No. 4Z98 expre.sses support for Green River Community College's youth re-engagement program. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. E. Resolution No. 4799 (Partridge/Mayor Lewis) A Resolution of the City Council of the Ci#y of Auburn, Washington, supporting legislatiye efforts to establish a stable revenue source for the Green River Communiry College Councilmember Partridge moved and Counciimember Holman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4799. Resolution No. 4799 expresses the Council's support for legislative efforts to - establish a stable revenue source for Green River Community College. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. F. Resolution No. 4800 (Backus/Mayor Lewis) A Resolution of the City Council of the City ofiAubum, Washington, supporting the Auburn SchooF DistricYs Educational and Operations Replacement Levy and the Auburn High School Modernization and Reconstruction Bond Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Partridge seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4800. Resolution No. 4800 expresses the Council'ssupport for Auburn School - District levy and bond measures that will appear on the February 14, 2012 ballot. MayorLewis opened the meeting for any pubiic comment on the issue. No one from the audience requested to address the Councii. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. G. Resolution No. 4801 (Backus/Heid) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, appointing a representative to the Pierce Transit Public Transportatiorr Improvement Conference Depury Mayor Backus moved and Counciimember Fartridge seconded to adopt Resolution No. 48U1. , Resolution No. 4801 designates Councilmember Wagner as its elected representative to the Pierce County Public Transportation Improvement Conference. � Page 9 of 10 MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0. X. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:49 p.m. f APPROVED this��s da oit�`'-�� , 2012. �� � L Peter B. Lewis, Mayor Danielle Daskam, City Clerk Page 10 of 10