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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-20-2013 * City Council Meeting cm!oF =.�� . � May 20, 207 3 - 7:30 PM Auburn City Hall �� 'VJASHINGTON' MINUTES I. CALL TO ORDER A. Flag $alute Mayor Lewis called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and led those in attendance in the Piedge of Allegiance. B. Roll Call City Councilmembers present: Rich Wagner, Nancy Backus, Bill Peloza, John Partridge, Largo Wales, Wayne Osborne and John Holman. Department directors and staff members present: Public Works Dennis Dowdy, CityAttorneybaniel B. Heitl, Interim Planning and Development Director Jeff Tate, Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Fab.er, Economic Development Manager poug Lein, Finance Director Slielley Coleman, Human Resources and Risk Management Director Brenda Heineman, Multimedia Manager Dana Hinman, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam. C. Announcements, Appointments, and Presentations 1. John Ansotigue- "More Than We Imagined Award" The Mayor and City Council to honorJohn Ansofigue far his World Record finish at the 2013 World Stacking Championships. Mayor recognized John Ansotigue and presented him with the "More Than We Imagined Award" forhis World Sport Stacking Championship achievement. Mr. Ansotigue, who is the Northwest Region Sport Stacking Director, is responsible for starting the cup stacking sport in the Auburn area. Au6urn recently hosted the cup stacking competitio,ns for the Pacific Northwest region. Mr. Ansotigue competed for the first time in the 2013 World Sport Stacking Championships in Orlando, Florida. Mr. Ansotigue's results at the 2013 World Sport Stacking Championships we�e: Senior 60+ Age Division: 3-6-3 Timed Relay - WORLD RECORD 1st Place (which is also Senior 60+ Age Division: 3-6-3 Timed Relay United States National Record) Page 1 of 13 In the individual events, Mr. Ansotigue finished in the Overall irom 45+ and then finished first in 2 of the 3 events in the age 60+ age division for: 3-3-3 Individual Finals Overall 5th Place in the World Championships and 1st Place Male 60+ 3-6-3 Individual Finals Overall 6th Place in the World Championships and 2nd Place Male 60+ Cycle Finals Overall 4th Place in World Championships and 1st Place Male 60+ Mr. Ansotigue gave a brief demonstration of sport stacking.. He thanked Mayor Lewis and the City Council for their support of the sport. 2. Valley Regional Fire Authority Presentation Valley Regional Fire Authority (VRFA) Captain Bill Mack and Fire Fighter Jesse Mitchelf spoke regarding a program called Fire Operations 101, which provides electetl officials, administrators, and members of the press an opportunity to experience fhe demands and resources required of a fire fighter. The exercise is held in Richland, Washington each year. Deputy Mayor Backus participated in 2010. This year Councilmem6er John Partridge participated in Fire Ops 107, which included scenarios for search and rescue, I'Ne burn, extrication, cardiac arrest, and ladder climb. Captain Mack and F'ire Fighter Mitchell displayed a slide show and video of Councilmember Partridge's participation in the event. Captain Mack and Fire Fighter MitchelF presented Councilmember Partridge with a fire fighter's helmet and International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1352 patch to commemorate his participation. 3. YMCA Teens Presentation The YMCA's Youth Council has developed a "Teen Year in Review" presentation for the Auburn City Council. Eddie Joseph, Youth Development Director forthe Auburn Valley YMCA, presented members of the YMCA Youth Council who displ.ayed their best photos of the year depicting many of their activities held throughout 2012, incl_uding summer camp, late nigh4, college road trip, and other recreational and cultural experiences. Mr. Joseph stated the YMCA provides enrichment. to youth from various backgrounds and economic status who might not otherwise have the opportunity to experience these Page 2 of 13 activities. 4. Valley Communications 911 Honorees Mayor Lewis to expound on employees recently honored for their exemplary performance. Mayor Lewis announced that one of Valley Communications 9-1-1 call receivers, Wendy Glover, was recently honored with the King County Emergency Medical Dispatcher Award for sustained superior perFormance and exemplary handling of a cr'ifical incident. Mayor Lewis played a portion of the 9-1-1 audio recording of the call and Ms. Glover's response. Ms. Gloyer could be heard calming the caller and encouraging and instructing 4he caller in CPR. 5. Commercial Real Estate Development Association Mayor Lewis stated that the Commercial Real Estate Development Association; Washington State Chapter, has issued a letter of support for the Valley Cities, the Puget Sound Gateway Project of Highways 167 and 509, the east and west valley freight corridor projects and the miles that connect the valley cities from the freeways and its members facilities. Mayor Lewis spoke regarding the need to improve the freight corridors in the valley to ensure the Ports'ability to compete with otherports around the country. 6. Relay for Life Mayor Lewis announced the Ciiy is the recipient of the 2013 Relay for Life Award--Super Heroes - Making Hope Happen. D. Agenda Modifications �qenda modifications included revised materials associated with Resolution No. 4911, revised Resolution No. 4953, and the addition of Resolution No. 4958. IL CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS 8� CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings 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 a�a reminded to sign in on the fo►m provided. Marie Anne Harkness, 297xx 53rd Avenue S, Auburn Ms. Harkness spoke regarding the potential si6ng of a King County solid waste transfer station at 28721 West Valley Highway._ Ms. Harkness displayed an Aubum zoning map, noting the subject:site is Page 3 of 13 zoned light industrial. Ms. Harkness requested the City Council consider an altemative version of Resolution No. 4953, which she read and presented to the Council. She urged the City Council to rejecf the north Auburn site as a site foraKing County solid waste transfer station. John Lindenauer, 292�oc 58th Place S, Auburn Mr. Lindenauer expressed opposition to the current wording of proposed Resolution No. 4953. He requested the City Council include more forceful opposition to the 28721 West Valley Highway site. Mr. Lindenauer submitted his written comments. Mr. Lindenauer also referred to an email and_ presentation to King County regarding the north Aubum site, which h"e also submitted for the record. Cameron Randall, 60xx South 298th Place, Auburn Mr. Randall expressed opposition to the potential location of a solid ' waste transfer station at 28Z21 West Valley Highway and suggested the property should be preseryed as part of the Mill Creek wetlands. He proposed removingthe s'ite from the Innovation Partnership Zone (IPZ). Mr. Randall expressed his support forthe IPZ, but objected to the inclusion of 28721 West Valley Highway in the IPZ. Mr. Randall requested that the City Council strike the recitals of proposed Resolution No. 4953 that relafe to storm drainage issues. Katie Mills, 60�oc South 298th Place, Auburn Ms. Mills expressed opposition.to the potential siting of a King County solid waste transfer station at 28721 West Valley Highway. Ms. Mills cited potential impacts to traffic and wetlands. Kathleen Cummings, 60�oc South 300th Street, Auburn Ms. Cummings expressed opposition to the potential siting of a King County solid waste transfer station at 28721 West Valley Highway. She urged the Council to adopt a resolution that clearly states tHe Council's opposi6on to a transferstation location in Auburn. John Brekke, PO Box 287, Medina, WA Mr. Brekke stated that he is a commercial properly owner in Aubum. He reguested the Cit�r Council pass a resolution expressing firm opposition to locating a solid waste transfer station in the city of Auburn. Mr. Brekke stated a solid transfer sta4ion will have negative impacts on surrounding businesses and property values. Mr. Brekke submitted additional written comments for the record. Dan Davis, 278�oc 48th Avenue South, Auburn Mr. Davis stated he represents the homeowners' association for the Shaughnessy neighborhood. Mr. Davis expressed opposition to the proposed siting of a solid waste transfer station at 28712 West Valley Page 4 of 13 Highway in Auburn. Jodi Riker Yap, PO Box 1243, Auburn Ms. Riker stated she participafed in the King County transfer station siting committee and questioned the City's involvement in the preliminary siting meetings. Elam Anderson, 3xx 23rd Street SE, Aubum Mr. Anderson spoke regarding the infrastructu.re improvements around City Hall and West Aubum. He also spoke about the quality of school lunch programs. He urged the City Council to endeavor to increase the quality of life forits citizens. Mayor Lewis stated the improvements to the downtown infrastructure were accomplished with federal economic develoPment agency funds. Mayor Lewis stated the Environmental Park was developed with the use of'grants from the stafe. Mayor Lewis encouraged citizens to attend City Council and Council Committee meetings, which are all open to the public. Mayor Lewis also explained the reasoning behind including the storm drainage concerns in Resolution No. 4953, and 4hat King County needs to consider the issues and concerns related to storm drainage: Mayor Lewis also noted that King County requested non-governmental representation on their solid waste transfer station siting committee. The City ofAuburn was always represented at the County's public meetings on potential sites for a new solid waste transfer station. C. Correspondence There was no correspondence for Council review. III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Municipal Services Chair Peloza reported the Municipal Services Committee met May 13, 2013. The Committee rev.iewed Resolution No. 4942 related to an Interlocal /�qreement with fhe City of Algona for innovation and technology services, Resolution No. 4943 re.lated to a proposed extension of the Redfiex red light and speed photo enforcement contract, Resolution No. 4945relating to the application and acceptance of a State Department of Transportation aviation grarit to update the Airport Master Plan, and Resolution Na 4944 su4horizing the surplus and sale ofi Police Canine Bodi to his handler. The Committee discussed Resolution No. 4955 authorizing a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Aubum Profe.ssional Plaza. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for Page 5 of 13 Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. B. Planning 8� Community Development Chair Backus reported the Planning and Community Development Committee met May 13, 2013. The Committee reviewed Resolution No. 4955 authorizing a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Auburn Professional Plaza LLC for Unit 380 in the One Main Professional Plaza. The unit consists of a portion of the third floor of the building currently owned by the City. The purchase price is $1,074,949.00. Mr. Oliphant of Aubum Professional Plaza, proposes to lease the unit to MultiCare Health Systems. The Committee also reviewed Resolufion No. 4953 opposing a solid waste transfer station in north Auburn and Resolution No. 4911 relating to a property exchange with the State of Washington for property. The Committee discussed Resolution No. 4937 relating to the Transportation Improvement Program, floodplain management, Mill Creek restoration, relocation of Puget Sound Energy easements due to the Reddington Levee Project, and the d.irector's report. The next regularmeeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. C. Public Works Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met this afternoon at 3:30 p.m. The Committee approved right-of-way use permits for the Auburn Downtown Association Wine and Music Festiva,l and the City ofAuburn's 122nd Birthday Celebration. The Committee also approved a consultant agreement related to Project CP1308, the Burlington Northern Utility Crossings Project, Resolution No. 4952 authorizing an exchange of easements with Puget Sound Energy to facilitate the Reddington Levee Project, Resolution IVo. 4953 expressing opposition to a solid waste transfer station in north Auburn, and Resolution No. 4958 expressing support for a State Transportation Investment Package. The Committee discussed Resolution No. 4955 relating to the sale of Unit 380 at the Annex building, Resolution No. 4950 to surplus a vehicle, Resolution No. 4937 related to the Transportation Improvement Program, an update on the Green River System Wide Improvement Framework relating to the improvement of the levees along"the Green River, the capital project status report, and the Committee matrix. The next regular meeting of the Pu61ic Works Committee is scheduled for June 3, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. D. Finance Chair Partridge reported the Finance Committee met this evening at 5:30. The Committee reviewed claims vouchers in the amount of approximately $4 million and payroll vouchers in the amount of Page 6 of 13 approximately $2 million. The Committee approved Resolution No. 4950 regarding the surplus of a police vehicle. The Committee discussed the monthly financial report for March 2013, which reflected an increase in pet Jicensing fees, greens fees, activity at the cemetery, and building and planning fees. The Committee also discussed Resolubon No. 4944 relating to the conversion a.nd•sale of Police Canine Bodi to his handler, Resolution No. 4953, Resolution No. 4954 accepting a grant from 4Culture, Resolution No. 4955 relating to the sale of Unit'380 at the Annex located at One East Main, Resolution No. 4956 relating to the public defense services contract, and Resolution No. 4958 expressing support of a State Transportation Investment Package. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for June 3, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. E. Les Gove Community Campus The next.regular meeting of the Les Gove Community Campus Committee mee#ing is scheduled for May 22, 2013. F. Council Operations Committee The next regular meeting of the Council Operations Committee meeting is scheduled for,lune 3, 2013. IV. CONSENT AGENDA AI!matters tisted on the Consent Agenda are considered by the City Council to be rouSne and will be enacted by one motion in the formJisted. A. Minutes of the May 6, 2013 Regular Meeting B. Claims Vouchers (Partridge/Coleman) Claims check numbers 422300 through 422679 in the amount of $4,265.289.56 and dated May 20, 2013. C. Payroll Vouchers (Partridge/Coleman) Pay�oll check numbers 533788 fhrough 533820 in the amount of $869,903.60 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $1,204,262.28 for a grand totaf of$2,074,165.88 for the period covering April 25, 2013 to May 8, 2013. D. Public Works Project No. CP1308 (Wagner/Dowdy) � City Council grant permission to enterinto Consultant Agreement No. AG-C-434 with Parametrix, Inc. for engineering services for Project No. CP1308, BNSF Utiliry Crossings Project Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to approve the Consent Agenda. The Consent Agenda includes claims and payroll vouchers and public works projects. Page7 of 13 MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. VI. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. VII. RESOLUTIONS A. Resolution No. 4911 (Backus/Faber) AResolution of the City Cou,nc.il of the City of Aubum, Washington, declaring certain city property as surplus,'and authorizing the Mayor and City Glerk to execute agreements between the City of Aubum and the State of Washington for an exchange of property Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4911. Resolution No. 4911 approves a real property exchange agreement with the State of Washington. The City owns property at 810 30th Street NE which it is exchanging for propertycu.rrently owned by the State of Washington at 29fh and R Street SE adjacent to Game Farm Park. The City's property is currenUy assessed for $833.000:00. The State's property is currentlyvalued at $582,600.00; however, the State proposed #he site would be sold fhrough public auction with a minimum bid of$795,000.00. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 Mayor Lewis added that the City has been desirous of obtaining the property adjacent to Game Farm Park for decades. B: Resolution No. 4943 (Peloza/Coleman) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute first amendment to agreement between the City of Auburn and Redflex Traffic Systems, Inc. Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Osbome seconded to adopt Resolufion No. 4943. Resolution No. 4943 extends the contract with Redflex for red light and speed photo enforcement for one year. It is anticipated that a request forproposals for red light and speed photos enforcement will'be issued during this time. Page 8 of 13 MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 C. Resolution No. 4944 (Peloza/Lee) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Aubum, Washington, authorizing the conversion to, and sale of Auburn police canine Bodi as surplus property of the City of Auburn Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Osbome seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4944. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 D. Resolution No. 4945 (Peloza/Coleman) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the City to apply for, and if awarded, to accept state grant funds in the amount of$6,000.00 from the Washington State Department of Transportation Aviation Division to update the 2000- 2020 Airport Master Plan and authorizing the execution of the grant agreement therefor Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Osborne seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4945. Resolution No. 4945 accepts a grant from the Washington State Department of Transportation Aviation Division in the amount of $6,000.00 to update the Airport Master Plan. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 E. Resolution No. 4950 (WagneNDowdy) A Resolution of the City Councif of the City of Aubum, Washington declaring certain items of property as surplus and authorizing their disposal Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4950. The Resolution declares a police vehicle as surplus. The vehicle was in an accident earlier this year and is declared a total loss. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 F. Resolution No. 4952 (Backus/'fate) A ResoluUon of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor to accept the release of existing easements and grant replacement easemenfs to Puget Sound Energy Inc. on four City properties to facilitate fhe King County Reddington Levee Project Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4952. Page 9 of 13 Resolution No. 4952 authorizes the replacement of easements with Puget Sound Energy 4o facilitate 4he Reddington Levee Project. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 G. Resolution No. 4953 (Backus/Tate) A Resolution otthe City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, opposing King County locating a solid waste transfer station at 28721 West Valley Highway in Auburn, Washington, and expressing its concerns relative thereto Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4953. Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmem6erHolman seconded toamend page 2, second paragraph by inserting the words "work together" to read in part: "King,County and the West Hill upland property owners should take steps to work together to address..." and amend page 2, third paragraph to change M-2to M-1 and insert the words "commercial and" beforethe words"light manufacturing uses". Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Wales seconded to amend page 1, second paragraph, by striking the words"historical" and "now" and striking recifal paragraphs 3, 4 and 5. Councilmember Peloza emphasized the need to encourage other cities to enact mandatory garbage collection. MOTION ON THE SECONDARY AMENDMENT CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 MOTION ON THE PRIMARY AMENDMENT CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 Councilmembers Wagner and Peloza spoke'in favor of adopting the resolution and avoiding any delay. Councilmember Partridge stated he would preferto table the 'resolution to allow further review by Council and legal counsel. MOTION ON RESOLUTION NO. 4953, AS AMENDED, CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 H. Resolution No. 4955 (B.ackus/Tate) A Resolution of the City Council ofthe City of Auburn, Washington, declaring certain real property as surplus and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement befinreen Page 10 of 13 4he City of Aubum and Auburn Professional Plaza, LLC Deputy Mayor Backus moved'and Councilmember Holman seconded to adopt Resolu#ion No. 4955:� The Resolution approves a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City ofAubum and Professional Plaza LLC related to Un'if 380.at One East Main Street; currently owned by the City of Aubum. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 I. Resolution No. 4958 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Was.hington, expressing its strong support of a 2013 Transporta4ion Investment Package Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4958. Resolution No. 4958 expresses the Coun,cil's support for the 2013 Transportation Investmenf Package fhat is currently under consideration in the state legislature. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 Vlll. REPORTS At fhis time the Mayor and City Council may report on significant items associated with fheir appointed positions on federal, state, rrsgional and ,local organizafions. A. From the Council (For clarification of these minutes, Council reports were provided immediately following the executive and closed sessions.) Deputy Mayor Backus reported on her attendance at the housing issues briefing presented by the South King County Realtors, the State Auditor's Office entrance.session, the monthly meeting of the Valley Regional Fire Authority Board of Govemance, the grand opening of ,Rainier�ew Constructio.n and Roofing, the moming Kiwanis Club __ meeting, a meeting of the Ecunomic Development Council for Seattle- South King County, Ilalko Elementary School's walk to fight childhood obesity, Aubu.m Relay for Life, Petpalooza, and the Rotary Club fundraising show. Councilmember Wagner reported on his attendance at the King County Realtors luncheon, the Auburn Arts Commission meeting, and Petpalooza. Page 11 of 13 Councilmember Wales reported on her atte�dance at the Regional Access Mobility Partnership (RAMP) meeting and fhe King County Board of Health meeting, where subjects of discussion included health impacts of coal trains and pharmaceutical'buy back/stewardship. Councilmember Holman reported on plans for celebrating the City's 122nd anniversary of incorporation with a birthday parly planned for June 14th fhemed "History and Hops'`. Auburn's first commercial crop one hundred twenty-two years ago was hops. Councilmember Peloza reported on his attendance at the Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) 9 Watershed Ecosystem Forum, the King County Solid Waste Adviso.ry Committee meeting; the annual Real Estate Housing Issues.briefing, the StateAuditor's entrance briefing, the Auburn Symphony Associa#ion fundraiser, and a training s.ession on parliamentary procedure. Councilmember Peloza reminded the Auburn International Farme�s Market opens ita new season on June 9,2013. He also reminded citizens to license their pets; licenses can be purchased at City Hall, the City's customer service center, Parks and Recreation, Aubum Valley Humane Society, several Auburn area veterinarians; and on-line. Councilmember Osborne reported on his attendance at the King County Regional Transi# Committee meeting where discussion included the possibility of a funding shortfall for transit that may affect some of the routes serving Auburn. Councilmember Partridge reported on his attendance at the annual Real Estate Housing Issues br.iefng, the State Auditor's entrance meefing, Fire Ops 101, fhe Auburn Symphony Association fundraiser, the Senior Center coffee hour, Auburn Relay for Life, and Petpalooza. B. From the Mayor Mayor Lewis announced today the City executed a Purchase a.nd Sale P�qreement with Teutsch Par'tners LLC for the sale ofitwo blocks of the downtown catalyst area owned by the City. IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 9:21 p.m. and immediately following action on Resolution No. 4958, Mayor Lewis recessed the meeting for a five minute intermission and`then to executive session to discuss pe�ding/potential litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) and closed session to discuss collective bargaining issues pursuant to RCW 42.30.140 for approximafely five minutes. City Attorney Heid and Public Works Director powdy were required forthe executive session and Human Resources and Risk Management Director Page 12 of 13 Heineman was required for the closed session. At 9:36 p.m. City Attomey Heid extended the executive session for an additional two minutes. _ ___ .. _ At 9:38 p.m., Mayor Lewis reconvened the meeting. City Attorney Heid read Ordinance No. 4957 by title. Resolution No. 4957 A Resolu4ion of the City Council of the City of Aubum, Washington, approving the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Aubum and the Aubum Police Sergeants Association Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Osbome seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4957: The Resolution approves a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Police Sergeants Association for the years 2013-2015. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 X. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 10:08 p.m. APP this '� ay of June, 2013. � _�� �e. Peter B. Lewis, Mayor Darnelle Daskam, City Clerk Page 13 of 13