HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-04-2013 City Council Meeting
crrr.ory -= �- March 4, 2013 - 7:30 PM
Auburn City Hall
V�Fi1StilNG MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Flag Salute
Mayor Peter B. Lewis called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. in the
City Hall Council Chambers located at 25 West Main Street and led
those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
B. Roll Call
City Councilmembers present: Rich Wagner, Nancy Backus, Bill
Peloza, John Partridge, Wayne Osborne, Largo Wales and John
Holman.
Department directors and staff members present: City Attorney Daniel
B. Heid, Human Resources and Risk Management Director Brenda
Heineman, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Police Commander
Scott Near, Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy, Innovation and
Technology Director Ron Tiedeman, Economic Development Manager
Doug Lein, and Deputy City Clerk Shawn
Campbell.
C. Announcements, Appointments, and Presentations
There was no announcement, appointment or presentation.
D. Agenda Modifications
There was no agenda modification.
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.
Virginia Haugen, 2503 R Street SE, Auburn
Ms. Haugen spoke regarding added traffic on residential streets due to
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the closure of M street for construction. She urged residents
to consider being polite and careful while driving through the
residential neighborhoods.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for the Council's review.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Municipal Services
Councilmember Peloza reported the Municipal Services Committee
met February 25, 2013. The Committee discussed sidewalk use
restrictions, changes to the animal control and licensing code, and the
Committee project matrix. The next regular meeting of the Municipal
Services Committee is scheduled for March 25, 2013 at 3:30 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Backus reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met February 25, 2013. The Committee received public
comment from property owners around the proposed transfer
station site. The Committee reviewed Resolution No 4917 for setting a
public hearing for the 2013 - 2018 Transportation Improvement
Program and Ordinance No. 6457 regarding animal control. The
Committee also discussion the biennial budget amendments, and a
franchise agreement for Zayo Group. The Director Report from Jeff
Tate included an update on the Seattle Outlet Collection. The next
regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development
Committee is scheduled for March 7, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met this
afternoon at 3:30. The Committee approved a final pay estimate for
sanitary sewer improvements and a franchise agreement with Zayo
Group. The Committee discussed a cooperative purchasing
agreement with the University of Washington, Council's interest in a
Community Center, and a public hearing on the Transportation
Improvement Program. The Committee received a report on the
National Pollution Elimination Discharge System, the Capital Project
status, and the Committee matrix. The next regular meeting of the
Public Works Committee is scheduled for March 18, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.
D. Finance
Chair Partridge reported the Finance Committee met this evening at
5:30. The Committee reviewed 2013 claims vouchers in the amount of
$957 thousand and $1.4 million in payroll vouchers. Committee also
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reviewed Ordinance No. 6456 and Resolution No. 4919. The
Committee discussed a cooperative purchasing agreement, Council's
intent for a Community Center and the renewal of the Golf Course
Fund loan. Member Holman requested a spreadsheet tracking the
revenue for Auburn Valley Humane Society and Vice Chair Wales
asked for additional information regarding the Affordable Heath Care
Act. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled
for March 18, 2013 at 5:30 p.m.
E. Les Gove Community Campus
Chair Wagner reported that the next meeting of the Les Gove
Community Campus Committee meeting will be held on March 27,
2013 at 5:00 p.m.
F. Council Operations Committee
The next regular meeting of the Council Operations Committee is
scheduled for April 1 , 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. February 19, 2013 Minutes
B. Claims Vouchers (Partridge/Coleman)
Claims check numbers 420665 through 420951 in the amount of
$957,217.61 and dated March 4, 2013.
C. Payroll Vouchers (Partridge/Coleman)
Payroll check numbers 533632 through 533661 in the amount of
$268,032.73 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of
$1 ,207,092.55 for a grand total of $1 ,475,125.28.
D. Public Works Project No. CP0921 (Wagner/Dowdy)
City Council approve Final Pay Estimate No. 5 to Contract No. 10-02
in the amount of $25,741.42 and accept Construction of Project No.
CP0921 , Bi-Annual Sanitary Sewer Repair and Replacement
Deputy Backus moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to
approve the Consent Agenda.
The Consent Agenda consists of claims vouchers, payroll vouchers
and public works projects.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
VI. NEW BUSINESS
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VII. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6456 (Partridge/Coleman)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
amending Ordinance No. 6432, the 2013-2014 Biennial Budget
Ordinance, authorizing amendment to the City of Auburn 2013-2014
Budget as set forth in Schedule "A" and Schedule "B"
Councilmember Partridge moved and Councilmember Wales
seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 6456.
Ordinance No. 6456 approves Budget Amendment No. 1
containing capital project budget carryover from 2012, salary
and benefit adjustments for non affiliated employees, staffing and
contract labor adjustments and revenue adjustments.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
VIII. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 4904 (Wagner/Dowdy)
A Resolution of the City of Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
setting a public hearing to consider a Franchise Agreement with Zayo
Group LLC
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded
to adopt Resolution No. 4904.
Resolution No. 4904 sets a date for a public hearing on a Franchise
Agreement for a Zayo Group.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Resolution No. 4917 (Backus/Dowdy)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
setting a hearing date in relation to amending the 2013-2018
Transportation Improvement Program of the City of Auburn pursuant
to R.C.W. Chapter 35.77
Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Holman seconded
to adopt Resolution No. 4917.
Resolution 4917 sets a date for a public hearing on an amendment
to update the Transportation Improvement Program.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
C. Resolution No. 4919 (Partridge/Tiedeman)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor to execute a Cooperative Purchasing
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Agreement with the University of Washington for the purpose of
purchasing general supplies and equipment
Councilmember Partridge moved and Councilmember Wales
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4919.
Resolution 4919 allows the City to enter into a cooperative purchasing
agreement with the University of Washington.
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
Mayor Lewis thanked the Council for passing the Budget Amendment.
Deputy Mayor Backus reported on her attendance at the Sound Cities
networking dinner, the Valley Regional Fire Authority (VRFA)
Awards reception, the ground breaking for Auburn High School, an IPZ
meeting, Applebee's Grand Reopening, the See-Ya-Later Foundation
fund raiser and the Committee of the Whole meeting.
Councilmember Wagner reported he attended the Sound Cities
Association dinner, VFRA Awards banquet, Auburn High School
ground breaking, Compressed Natural Gas ribbon cutting, the
IPZ meeting, Painting with the Stars benefit auction, demolition of
the Mt. Rainier entrance at the Seattle Outlet Collection, and the
Economic Development Board meeting.
Councilmember Wales reported she attended the King County Board
of Health meeting. She shared the goals and achievements for the
committee.
Councilmember Holman reported he attended many of the meetings
that have already been reported on.
Councilmember Peloza reported on his attendance at the Auburn
Airport Advisory Board Meeting, King County Waste Pollution and
Abatement Committee, the Auburn High Schools ground breaking, the
opening of the Compressed Natural Gas Service Center, the Annual
Economic Development Board meeting for Pierce County, the Sound
Cities Group networking dinner. He noted the free movie at Auburn
Avenue Theater on March 5, 2013 and the Auburn International
Farmers Market opening on June 9, 2013. He thanked the King
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Conservation District for a grant for the International Farmers Market.
Councilmember Osborne reported he attended most of the meeting
that have previously been reported on and the Regional Transit
Committee meeting.
Councilmember Partridge reported he attended the Good Eggs
Breakfast, Sound Cities networking dinner, the VRFA awards dinner,
the Auburn High Schools ground breaking, Compressed Natural
Gas service center ribbon cutting, Painting with the Stars fund raiser,
the Thank You Dinner at Cafe Pacific and the Regional Law, Safety
and Justice Committee meeting.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Lewis thanked Deputy Mayor Backus for attending events for
him while he was on vacation. He reported he attended the ground
breaking ceremony at Auburn High School. He attended the
Compressed Natural Gas service center ribbon cutting, Mayor
Lewis noted the United States has the largest reserves of natural gas
in the world. He also attend the King County Flood Control District the
IPZ meeting, Painting with the Stars fund raiser, the Seattle Outlet
Collection demolition of the Mt. Rainier entrance and the Radio
Executive Policy Committee meeting regarding the PCAPS for the 911
system for King County. Valley Communications is preparing a
presentation for Channel 21 regarding the 911 system. Mayor Lewis
said the City has received many grants and thanked Council for there
work and dedication in securing funds for the City.
X. ADJOURNMENT
At 8:38 p.m., Mayor Lewis adjourned the meeting to closed session to
discuss personnel and collective bargaining pursuant to RCW 42.30.140
(4). City Attorney Heid and Human Resources and Risk Management
Director Heineman were required for the closed session.
A 8th day of March, 2013.
Peter ewis, Mayor Shawn Campbe , Deputy City Clerk
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