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WASHINGTON
City Council Meeting
April 16, 2012 - 7:30 PM
Auburn City Hall
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, John Holman and John Partridge.
Department directors and staff members present: City Attorney Daniel B. Heid,
Police Commander David Colglazier, Economic Development Manager Doug
Lein, Planning and Development Director Kevin Snyder, Public Works Director
Dennis Dowdy, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Parks, Arts and Recreation
Director Daryl Faber, Community Services Manager Michael Hursh, City Clerk
Danielle Daskam, and Deputy City Clerk Shawn Campbell.
C. Announcements, Appointments, and Presentations
1. Proclamation - YMCA Healthy Kids Day
Mayor Lewis to declare Saturday, April 28, 2012 as YMCA Healthy
Kids Day
Mayor Lewis read and presented a proclamation declaring Saturday, April
28, 2012 as YMCA Healthy Kids Day to YMCA Executive Director Jason
Berry and YMCA Family Programs Director Shanna Crane. Mr. Berry
thanked the City for their ongoing partnership and encouraged everyone to
attend the event.
2. Proclamation - National Day of Prayer
Mayor Lewis to declare May 3, 2012 to be National Day of Prayer in
Auburn
Mayor Lewis read and presented a proclamation declaring May 3, 2012 as
National Day of Prayer in Auburn to Marjorie Gordon.
3. Proclamation - Relay for Life of Auburn Days
Mayor Lewis to declare May11 -12th, 2012 as Relay for Life for Auburn
Days
Mayor Lewis read and presented a proclamation declaring May 11 -12, 2012
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as Relay for Life for Auburn Days to J. D. Drollinger representing the Great
West Division and National Relay Advisory Committee. Mayor Lewis urged
all citizens to participate in Relay for Life this year.
4. Proclamation - 2012 Tree Steward
Mayor Lewis to declare the Auburn Parks Department of the City of
Auburn as our "2012 Tree Steward" for preserving and caring for the
Oak tree at 37th and R St SE in Auburn and declaring a "Significant
Tree ".
Mayor Lewis read and presented a proclamation declaring the Auburn Parks
Department as the 2012 Tree Steward to Parks, Arts and Recreation Director
Daryl Faber.
D. Agenda Modifications
There was no change to the agenda.
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 invited to speak to the
City Council on any issue. Those wishing to speak are reminded to sign in
on the form provided.
Laura Moser, Waste Management - 701 2nd St NW, Auburn
Ms. Moser provided the Council with a Waste Management Report to the City of
Auburn for 2011. Ms. Moser reviewed the steps Waste Management is taking to
stay up to date in sustainability and innovation. She reviewed the updates Waste
Management has made for the City of Auburn and their customers.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for Council review.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Municipal Services
Chair Peloza reported the Municipal Services Committee meet on April 9, 2012.
The Committee discussed street median maintenance. The committee is working
with the Planning and Community Development Committee to develop standards
for the street medians. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services
Committee is scheduled for April 23, 2012 at 3:30 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Backus reported the Planning and Community Development Committee met
on April 9, 2012. The Committee approved Ordinance No. 6407 relating to zoning
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and uses for a public animal shelter. The committee also discussed downtown
capital projects, history of projects from the Downtown Redevelopment
Committee, and an address assistance proposal. The next regular Planning and
Community Development Committee meeting is scheduled for April 23, 2012 at
5:30 p.m.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met this afternoon at 3:30.
The committee reviewed a change order for Project No. CP1121, 2011 Local
Street Preservation Phase 2 for utility repair, and Project No. CP1211, the
downtown sculpture garden foundation design. The Committee also discussed a
water leak adjustment, the February 2012 Financial Report, Ordinance No. 6407
regarding animal shelters, Resolution No. 4808 regarding surplus vehicles, West
Main Street sidewalk repairs, Mill Creek Basin Flow Control, and a grant and
capital projects status update.
D. Finance
Chair Partridge reported the Finance Committee met this evening at 5:30. The
committee reviewed claims vouchers in the amount of $4 million and payroll
vouchers in the amount of $2 million. The Committee also approved Resolution
No. 4808 relating to surplus vehicles. The Committee reviewed Resolution No.
4811 relating to a FEMA grant for the January 2012 storm event, and the 2012
February Financial Report. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is
scheduled for May 7, 2012 at 5:30 p.m.
E. Les Gove Community Campus
Chair Wagner reported the Les Gove Community Campus Committee met April
11, 2012. The Committee discussed a Request for Proposal that the National
Development Council is assisting the City in preparing to procure financing for the
Community Center project, internal traffic flow within the Les Gove Community
Campus, and a Washington State grant for the Community Center. The next
regular meeting of the Les Gove Community Campus Committee is scheduled for
May 9, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.
F. Council Operations Committee
The next regular meeting of the Council Operations Committee is scheduled for
May 7, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
All 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 of the April 2, 2012 Regular Meeting
B. Claims Vouchers (Partridge /Coleman)
Claims check numbers 412571 through 412961 in the amount of $4,059,622.34
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and dated April 16, 2012.
C. Payroll Vouchers (Partridge /Coleman)
Payroll check numbers 532811 through 532848 in the amount of
$835,610.75 and, electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of
$1,178,772.47 for a grand total of $2,014,383.22 for the pay period covering
March 29, 2012 to April 11, 2012.
D. Public Works Project No. CP1121 (Wagner /Dowdy)
City Council approve change order No. 2 in the amount of $75,000 to
Contract No. 11 -25 for work on Project No. CP1121, 2011 Local Street
Pavement Preservation - Phase 2
Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to approve
the Consent Agenda.
The Consent Agenda consists of claims vouchers in the amount of approximately
$4 million, payroll vouchers in the amount of approximately $2 million, and Public
Works Project No. CP1121, Change Order in the amount of $75,000.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7 -0
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
VII. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6405 (Backus /Heid)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
amending Section 2.03.100 of the Auburn City Code, relating to duties of
the Mayor
Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Partridge seconded to adopt
Ordinance No. 6405.
Deputy Mayor Backus stated the ordinance clarifies how an item can be added to
a committee agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7 -0
B. Ordinance No. 6406 (Backus /Snyder)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
extending,and amending Chapter 18.56 of the Auburn City Code, relating to
the regulation of the allowance, dimensions and locations of signs
Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Partridge seconded to adopt
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Ordinance No. 6406.
Deputy Mayor Backus stated the ordinance is an extension of Ordinance No. 6360
for a term of one year and related to real estate signs.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7 -0
C. Ordinance No. 6407 (Backus /Snyder)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
amending Chapter 18.40 - Public Use District of the Auburn City Code by
amending Section 18.40.020, Definitions, and adding a new Section
18.40.105, all relating to Public Animal Shelters
Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Partridge seconded to adopt
Ordinance No. 6407.
Deputy Mayor Backus stated the ordinance would allow public animal shelters as
a permitted use in the P -1 public use district and creates a new definition of
animal shelter.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7 -0
VIII. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 4808 (Partridge /Dowdy)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
declaring certain items of property as surplus and authorizing their disposal
Councilmember Partridge moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 4808.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7 -0
IX. REPORTS
At this time the Mayor and City Council may report on significant items
associated with their appointed positions on federal, state, regional and local
organizations.
A. From the Council
Deputy Mayor Backus reported that she attended the Auburn Environmental Park
Boardwalk opening and the Auburn Promenade opening. She also attended two
neighborhood meetings at Aspen Meadows and Forest Villa, the Auburn Valley
Humane Society ground breaking, the Auburn Downtown Association meeting,
the Valley Regional Fire Authority meeting, and the Auburn Kids Camp, Seussical
Musical Jr.
Councilmember Wagner reported he attended a joint meeting between Regional
Access Mobility Partnership (RAMP) and South County Area Transportation
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Board (SKATBd). He noted that Jay Inslee was at the meeting to listen to
concerns for the area. Councilmember Wagner also reported he attended the
Auburn Environmental Park Boardwalk opening, and a Pierce Transit Benefit
District Board meeting. He also attended a conference in Seattle to discuss the
beneficial uses of biomass.
Councilmember Wales reported she attended the Arbor Day ceremony at Les
Gove Community Campus, the joint RAMP and SKATBd meeting, the
Environmental Park Boardwalk opening, the Municipal Services Committee
meeting, and the Les Gove Community Campus Committee meeting.
Councilmember Holman reported that he attended the Law Enforcement Officers
and Fire Fighters (LEOFF) Board meeting and participated in the Green River
Community College environmental scan process.
Councilmember Peloza reported the Auburn International Farmers Market
opening day is June 10, 2012. He also reported on his attendance at the joint
transportation meeting, the Suburban Cities Association Public Issues Committee
meeting where he facilitated a study session on combined sewer overflow, the
King County Solid Waste Advisory Committee, the Regional Water Quality
meeting, the Arbor Day tree planting, the Auburn Valley Humane Society ground
breaking, and the opening of the Promenade.
Councilmember Osborne reported he attended the Environmental Park Boardwalk
opening, the Boys and Girls Club breakfast and the Auburn Valley Humane
Society ground breaking.
Councilmember Partridge reported he attended the Regional Law, Safety and
Justice Committee meeting and then toured the King County Youth Services
Center. He also attended the Boys and Girls Club breakfast, where the guest
speaker was Kasey Keller, and the Auburn Valley Humane Society ground
breaking.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Lewis reported on his attendance at the Arbor Day tree planting with the
Auburn Garden Club and the Tree Board. Mayor Lewis also reported on the
RAMP and the South County Transportation Board meeting, neighborhood
meetings for both Aspen Meadows and Forest Villa, and the Boys and Girls Club
breakfast. Mayor Lewis also reported on meetings with the Mayors of Bonney
Lake and Sumner to discuss future water rights and the Mayor of Sumner to
discuss the North Lake Tapps Corridor. Mayor Lewis also reported on Emerald
Downs opening day, the Auburn Valley Humane Society ground breaking, and the
Promenade opening.
X. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at
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