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CITY OF ' d�-- ._/ • January 22, 2013 - 7 30 PM
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WASHINGTON MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Flag Salute
Mayor Peter B Lewis called the meeting to order at 7 30 p.m. in the Auburn
City Hall Council Chambers, located at 25 West Main Street, and led those in
attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
B. Roll Call
Councilmembers present: Rich Wagner, Nancy Backus, Bill Peloza, John
Partridge, Wayne Osborne, Largo Wales, and John Holman.
Department directors and staff members present: Police Commander Scott
Near, Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Economic Development
Manager Doug Lein, Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy, Finance Director
Shelley Coleman, City Attorney Dan Heid and Deputy City Clerk Shawn
Campbell.
C Announcements, Appointments, and Presentations
1 Proclamation - Pride & Prejudice Month
Mayor Lewis to recognize January 28, 2013 as the 200th anniversary of
the publication of the classic novel Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.
Mayor Lewis read and presented a proclamation declaring January 28,
2013 as Pride and Prejudice Day in the city of Auburn.
Steven Bailey, Library Services Manager of the King County Library
System, thanked Council and Mayor for their support of the events at the
King County Library He shared the upcoming events and activities
planned for Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice anniversary celebration.
D Agenda Modifications
An updated version of Resolution No. 4898 was presented to Council.
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.
No one from the audience addressed the Council.
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C Correspondence
There was no correspondence for Council review
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Municipal Services
Councilmember Peloza reported the Municipal Services Committee met
on January 14, 2013. The Committee welcomed Member Partridge to the
Committee. The Committee discussed median design and maintenance
standards, Ordinance No. 6448 regarding acceptance of gifts and donations,
and received a presentation from Police Records Manager James relating to
responsibilities and duties of the records officers. Councilmember
Peloza encouraged citizens to participate in the upcoming Citizens Academy
starting March 6, 2013 The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services
Committee is scheduled for Monday, January 28, 2013 at 3.30 p.m.
B Planning & Community Development
Chair Backus reported that the Planning and Community Development
Committee met on January 14, 2013. The Committee welcomed Member
Wales to her first meeting The Committee discussed options for a metropolitan
park district, an interlocal agreement with King County for the Reddington
Levee Setback and Extension Project, and options regarding the temporary off-
premises real estate signs. The next regular meeting of the Planning and
Community Development Committee is scheduled for Monday, January 28,
2013 at 5:00 p.m.
C Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met this afternoon. The
Committee reviewed Public Works Project No. CP1207 regarding D Street NE
Utility Improvements, Public Works Project No CP1116 for Downtown
Pedestrian Lighting Replacement, and Public Works Project No. EM0902 for
Temporary Flood Control Barrier Removal. The Committee also forwarded to
Council for approval Resolution No 4898 approving an Interlocal Agreement
with King County for road services. The Committee discussed a water leak
policy, high water consumption, 2013 Utility Revenue Bond, Interlocal
Agreement for King County's Reddington Levee Setback and Extension Project,
utility system development charges, and education and clarification on the right
turn arrow traffic lights. The next regular meeting of the Public Works
Committee is scheduled for Monday, February 4, 2013 at 3 30 p.m.
D Finance
Chair Partridge reported the Finance Committee met this evening at 5 30 The
Committee reviewed 2012 claims vouchers in the approximate amount of$3.1
million and approximately $2.8 million in 2013 claims vouchers. The Committee
also reviewed payroll vouchers in the amount of$2 million. Additionally, the
Committee reviewed the November 2012 financial report, 2013 Utility Revenue
Bond , Ordinance No. 6446 establishing the Local Sales and Use Tax rate for
Local Revitalization Financing for 2013, Resolution No 4894 establishing a
credit against state sales and use tax relating to the Lea Hill annexation,
Resolution No. 4898 approving an Interlocal Agreement with King County for
road services, and Resolution No. 4899 accepting a grant for the Innovation
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Partnership Zone. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is
scheduled for February 4, 2013 at 5 30 p.m.
E. Les Gove Community Campus
Chair Wagner reported the Les Gove Community Campus Committee did not
meet. The next regular meeting of the Les Gove Community Campus
Committee is scheduled for February 6, 2013 at 5.00 p.m.
F Council Operations Committee
The next regular meeting of the Council Operations Committee is scheduled for
Monday, February 4, 2013 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 January 7, 2013 Meeting
B. 2012 Claims Vouchers (Partridge/Coleman)
2012 Claims check numbers 419623 through 419627 and check numbers
419631 through 419897 in the amount of $3,100,269.50 and dated January 22,
2013.
C 2013 Claims Vouchers (Partridge/Coleman)
2013 claims check numbers 419628 through 419630 and 419898 through
419990 in the amount of$2,839,403 97 and dated January 22, 2013
D Payroll Vouchers (Partridge/Coleman)
Payroll check numbers 533533 through 533571 in the amount of$846,539 14
and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $1,164,477 43 for a
grand total of $2,011,016.57
E. Public Works Project No EM0902 (Wagner/Dowdy)
Approve final pay estimate No 5 to Contract No 12-14 in the amount of
$21,788.99 and accept construction of Project No. EM0902 Temporary Flood
Control Barrier Removal
F Public Works Project No CP1116 (Wagner/Dowdy)
Approve final pay estimate No 8 to Contract No. 11-20 in the amount of
$10,429 69 and accept construction of Project No CP1116, Downtown
Pedestrian Lighting Replacement
Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to
approve the Consent Agenda.
The Consent Agenda consists of claims and payroll vouchers and public works
projects.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7-0
V UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
VI NEW BUSINESS
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There was no new business.
VII. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6441 (Backus/Held)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, creating a
new Chapter 2.07 of the Auburn City Code relating to the Auburn Junior City
Council
Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to adopt
Ordinance No. 6441
Deputy Mayor Backus stated the Junior City Council will be comprised of one
member from each high school and middle school. Mayor Lewis thanked
Council and staff for their efforts on the Junior City Council.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7-0
B Ordinance No 6448 (Partridge/Reid)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, creating a
new Chapter 2.87 of the Auburn City Code relating to the acceptance of gifts
and donations to the City
Councilmember Partridge moved and Councilmember Wales seconded to
adopt Ordinance No 6448
Councilmember Partridge explained the current law states all donations and
gifts must be accepted by ordinance. The ordinance provides blanket approval
for any donations and gifts.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7-0
VIII RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 4886 (Peloza/Faber)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending
the City of Auburn Fee Schedule relating to fees charged by the cemetery
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Osborne seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 4886
Councilmember Peloza stated Resolution No. 4886 is related to the cemetery
fee schedule. Staff continues implementing business practices to assist the
financial health of the Cemetery The resolution will increase the fees for
graves, niches and crypts by 10% This will realize an annual increase in
revenue to the Cemetery of$30,000
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7-0
B Resolution No 4898 (Wagner/Dowdy)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, Authorizing
the Mayor and City Clerk to Execute an Interlocal Agreement with King County
for the Purpose of Providing Road Services
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt
Resolution No 4898.
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Councilmember Wagner stated the resolution will provide services for
street striping, bridge inspection and maintenance and storm water pond
cleaning by King County Each of these tasks take special skills and equipment
that King County can provide.
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 she attended the Senior Center coffee hour
where the seniors complimented the City on the Christmas decor and
discussed photo enforcement, downtown parking and the shuttle from the
transit center The seniors also requested information on converting septic
systems to the sanitary sewer systems. Deputy Mayor Backus also met with
the organizer of the Tanoa Bowl and attended the Valley Regional Fire
Authority Board of Governance meeting and County Councilmember von
Reichbauer's Good Eggs Breakfast with speaker Marty Brown, who is on the
state policy board for community colleges. Deputy Mayor Backus also attended
the Auburn Valley Humane Society open house.
Councilmember Wagner reported he attended the Auburn Valley Humane
Society open house and County Councilmember von Reichbauer's Good Eggs
Breakfast.
Councilmember Wales reported she attended a performance of the
Auburn Symphony, the Miss Auburn and Miss Teen academic portion of the
competition, the King County Board of Health meeting where the Affordable
Care Act, gun violence and mental health services were discussed. The Board
of Health is working with several pharmaceutical manufacturers to help with
disposal costs for prescription medications.
Councilmember Holman reported he attended the Law Enforcement Officers
and Fire Fighters (LEOFF) Board meeting, a reception for South County elected
officials, a celebration for Korean/American Day where they recognized the
contributions of Americans with Korean ancestry to the region, County
Councilmember von Reichbauer's Good Eggs Breakfast at Cafe Pacific, the
Puget Sound Regional Council Growth Management Board, and the South
Sound Cities Caucus where members are reviewing the Puget Sound Regional
Report for 2040
Councilmember Peloza reported he attended the Regional Water Quality
Committee meeting where members approved the consent decree to the King
County Council to obligate King County to implement the long term Combined
Sewer Overflow Control Plan, the Sound Cities Association Public Issues
Committee where they discussed the Public Records Act, the King County Solid
Waste Advisory Committee meeting, the South King County Area
Transportation Board meeting, the Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) 9
Committee meeting, a Watershed Eco System forum, a planning meeting for
the Auburn International Farmers Market, a Chamber luncheon for elected
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officials, County Councilmember von Reichbauer's Good Eggs Breakfast, and
the Auburn Valley Humane Society open house.
Councilmember Osborne reported he attended the Chamber luncheon, County
Councilmember von Reichbauer's Good Eggs Breakfast, the Auburn Valley
Humane Society open house, and the Regional Transit Committee meeting.
Councilmember Partridge reported he attended the Auburn Valley Humane
Society open house.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Lewis announced he has made commercials regarding the abuse of
prescription drugs and the proper disposal of those drugs.
Mayor Lewis also reported he attended the KOA-TV meeting where he
discussed working together to have the delegates from the City's
Sister City interviewed by the Korean television station.
Mayor Lewis reported he attended the Conference of Mayors in Washington,
D C Mayor Lewis stated that combined economists from across the country
expect next year's growth to be 1.3% The economists are expecting the
recovery to begin in 2014 Mayor Lewis also noted the federal government is
looking at legislation to require the installation of fiber anytime a road is opened.
The City of Auburn has had this regulation for many years. While at the Mayor's
Conference, Mayor Lewis met with the Veterans Affairs Committee and Mayor
Nutter and MC Hammer regarding youth education.
X. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 8.41 p.m. Mayor Lewis recessed the meeting for a five minute intermission and
then to executive session for approximately fifteen minutes in order to discuss
pending/potential litigation per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i). City Attorney Dan Heid,
Finance Director Shelley Coleman and Public Works Director Dowdy were required
for the executive session.
At 9.06 p.m., Mayor Lewis reconvened the regular meeting.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt
Resolution No 4902.
Councilmember Wagner stated the resolution approves an agreement with the
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe to provide municipal utility services on trust land, replacing
and superseding the original agreement previously approved by Resolution No
4883.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7-0
XI ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned
at 9.08 p.m.
APPROVED this 4th day of February, 2013
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Peter B Lewis, Mayor Shawn Campb'efl, Deputy City Clerk
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