The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About04-02-2012 : ci„roF: =.��# • City Council Meeting _ Aprii.2, 2012 - 7:30 PM � Auburn City Hall ' 'wnsHiNCTON MINUTES 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, Nancy Backus, Bill Peloza, Largo Wales, Wayne Osborne, and John Holman. Councilmember John Partridge was excused. Department directors and staff memberspresent: CityAttorney Daniel B. Heid, Assistant Poiice Chief Bob Kamofski, Economic Development Manager poug Lein, City Engineer Dennis Selle, Planning and DeyelopmeM Director Kevin Snyder, Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Deputy City Clerk Shawn Campbeli, and C'ity Cierk Danielle Daskam. C. Announcements, Appointments, and Presentat(ons 1. Auburn Little League Mayor Lewis and Deputy Mayor Backus recognized Washington Elementary � student and Auburn Little League member Sebastian Snitily in attendance this evening. Sebastian was recenUy hospitalized with bacterial meningitis, a life threatening disease. He was released from the hospital the day before Saturday's opening day of Auburn Little League season. At opening day, Sebastian received the first pitch ball to commemorate his recovery and his retum to Little League. Mayor Lewis and Deputy Mayor Backus signed Sebastian's baseball as a keepsake.. Sebastian was accompanied by his mother, Tracy, and friend Tim. 2. Proclamation - National Poetry Month Mayor Lewis to proclaim April 2012 as National Poetry Month. Mayor Lewis read and presented a proclamation declaring the month of April 2012 as National Poetry Month in the city of Auburn to Poet Laureate Dick Brugger, Leila Brugger and Mary'orie Rommel. Mr. Brugger read two of his poems, In the Eyes of the Beholder and The Tiber. 3. Proclamation - Volunteer Week Mayor Lewis to proclaim April 15-21, 2012 as Volunteer Week in the Page 1 of 6 city of Auburn. Mayor Lewis read and presented a prociamation declaringApril 15-21, 2012 as Volunteer Week in the ciry of Auburn to Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber. Mayor Lewis urgedsll citizens to honorvolunteersfor their contributionsto the community. 4. Proclamation - Arbor Day MayorLewis to proclaim April 3, 2012, as.Arbor Day in the city of Auburn. Mayor Lewis read and presented a proclamation declaring April 3, 2012 as Arbor Day in the ciry of Auburn to Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl ' Faber. D. Agenda Modffications There was no change to the agemda. II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings No public hearing was scheduled for this evening. B. Audience.Participation This is the place on the agenda where the public is inviied to speak to the City Council on any issue. Those wishing to speak are reminded to sign in on the form provided.. Rollyn Kidd, 210 13th Street SE, Auburn, WA Mr. Kidd suggested fhat the City pursue the installation of,nets on the railroad overpasses to prevent pigeons from resting on the overpass. Mr. Kidd also reported that the garbage cansat the transit center are routinely overflowing. Mr. Kidd commended the Parks Maintenance crews for their work in removing the . storm debris from the parks. Elam Anderson;301 23rd Street SE, Aubum, WA. Mr. Anderson requested a copy of Auburn's finaricial statements. C. Correspondence There was no c.orrespondence for Council review. III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Municipal Services Chair Peloza reported the.Municipal Services Committee met March 26,:2012. The Committeereviewed Resolution No. 4809 approving a King Conservation District grant forthe Autiurn International Farmers Market. The Committee also discussed the cemetery, street median maintenance; and red lightphoto Page 2 of 6 enforcement signage. The nexYregular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for April 9, 2012 at 3:30 p.m. B. Planning & Community Deyelopment ChairBackus reported the Planning and Community Development Committee met March 26; 2012. The Committee received a presentation on transit oriented communities and discussed Res.olution No. 4770 relating to physical address changes, use of locat revitalization funds, and zoning code amendments related to real estate signs. Chair Backus reminded that She grand opening of the boardwaik at the Aubum Environmental Park will take place later this week.. The next regular meeting of the Pianning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for _ April 9, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. G. Public Works Chair Wagner reportecl the Public Works Committee met this afternoon at 3:30. The Committee approved'right-of-way use permits for the 2012 Clean Sweep event and a hot dog cart. The Committee also discussed real estate sign regulations, utility rate adjustments, capital projects status, and the Committee's activities matnx. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for April 16, 2012 aY3:30 p.m. D. Fnance Vice Chair Holman reported the Finance Committee met this evening at 5:30. The Committee reviewed claims vouchers in the amount of$2.4 million:and payroll vouchers in the amount of $1.4 million. The Committee approved Resolution No. 4809 relating to a grant from the King Conservation.District. The Committee also reviewed the January financial report, travel and city credit card use, and the utiliry rate study. The next reguiar meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for April 16, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. E. Les Gove Community Campus The next meeting of the Les Gove Community Center Committee is scheduled for April 11, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. F. Council Operations Commlttee Deputy Mayor Backus reported the Council Operations Committee met this evening at 5:00. The Committee approved Ordinance No. 6405 relating to duties ofthe Mayor. The Committee also discussed the Council rulesand procedures, the order of business for Council meetings, and planning for the retreat, which will be focused on economic developmerK and Visioning. The next regular meeting of the Cauncil Operations Committee'is scheduled for May 7, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. IV. REPORTS At ihis time the Mayor and City Council may report on significanf ifems Page 3 of 6 . associated wiih their appointed positions on federal, stafe, regional and local organizations. A. From the Council Councilmember Wales reported that she attended the AubumArea Chamberof Commerce luncheon at Emerald Downs. Councilmember Wales also reported that she assisted in authoring fourietters to the United States Congressional members in support of Community Development BlockGrants and education. Additionally, Councilmember Wales attended a City uUlity billing workshop, a fund raiser for Jerry's Wheels, the Municipal Services Committee meeting, the Puyallup River Watershed Council meeting, a Puget Sound Regional Council workshop for newly elected officials, and a Suburban Cities Association workshop. Councilmember Peloza reported on work of the King County Solid Waste Management Advisory Board relating to the irrterlocal agreement with King County and the rate study. Councilmember Peloza reminded the public of the availability of the National League of Citiesprescription discount program and the opening of the Auburn International Farmers Market scheduled for Sunday June 10, 2012. Councilmember Peloza also reported on his attendance at the King County Water Pollution Abatement Advisory Committee meeting and a Community Emergency Response Team graduationwhere he delivered certificates of completion to twenty-four graduates. Deputy Mayor Backus wished a happy retirement to former Deputy City Clerk Cathy Richardson and welcomed new Deputy City Clerk Shawn Campbell. Deputy Mayor Backus reported that she provided the oath to two new police officers, Barbara-Lee Palmer and Jason Schultz. Deputy Mayor Backus reported on her attendance at the Young Gife fund raiser at Green River Community College, the Auburn Little League grand opening, the 2012 Career Conference sponsored by the Aubum Area Chamber ofiCommerce, a meeting with the MuckleshootTribaF Council, and senior project presentations at Auburn Mountainview High School. Councilmember Osborne reported on his attendance at the Aubum Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon, the Foothilis Friends of Scouting breakfast where the guest speakers were Mayor Lewis and King County Executive Dow Constantine, senior project presentations at Auburn Mountainview High School, a Puget Sound Regional Council workshop for newly elected officials, and a Suburban Ci4ies Association workshop. B. From the Mayor Mayorlewis reported briefly on his attendance at the Foothills Friends of Scouting breakfast, opening day for Auburn Little League, a meeting with the Muckleshpot Tribal Council, DARE graduations, and the upcoming special election on April 17th onthe Au6urn T�ansportation Benefit DistricYs ballot issue to fund arterial street improvements. Page 4 of 6 V. CONSENT AGENDA A!!matters listed on the Consent Agenda are considered by the City Council to be roufine and wiN be enacfed by one motion in the form listed. A. Minutes of the March 19, 2012 Regular Meeting B. Claims Vouchers (Partridge/Coleman) Claims check numbers 412223 through 412570 in the amount of$2,463,321.93 and dated April 2, 2012. C. Payroll Vouchers (Partridge/Coleman) Payroll check numbers 532774 through 53281 U in the amount of $270,Z26.18 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $1,204,295.32 for a grand fotal of $1,475,021:50 for the pay period covering March 15,2012 to March 28, 2012. Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmem6er Wagner seconded to approve the Consent Agenda. The Consent Agenda consists of claims vouchers in the amount of approximately $2.4 million and payroll vouchers`in the amount of approximately $1.4 million. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. VI. UNFINISHED BUSINE$S There was no unfinished business. VII. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. VIII. RESOLUTIONS A. Resolution No. 4809 (Peloza/Faber) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authonzing the acceptance of a grant from King Conservation District and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary agreements to accept said funds Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Osborne seconded to adopt Resolution No: 4809. Resolution No. 4809 accepts a$20,000 grant from the King Conservation District for the Auburn International Farmers Market marketing and promotion. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0. IX. ADJOURNMENT Page 5 of 6 There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjoumed at 823 p.m. AP _ ., D the Ilo�= day of Ap�il, 2012. - _ /�-�ti/ Peter B. Lewis, Mayor anielle Daskam, City Clerk Page 6 of 6