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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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. �
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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.
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APPROVED this��s da oit�`'-�� , 2012.
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Peter B. Lewis, Mayor Danielle Daskam, City Clerk
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