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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 Page 1 of 6 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 Page 2 of 6 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 Page 3 of 6 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 Page 4 of 6 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 Page 5 of 6 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 Page 6 of 6