HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-06-2013 City Council Meeting
cITYW_ *. �. ,, A_ May 6, 2013 - 7:30 PM
Auburn City Hall
SH rNGTC?N 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 and John Holman.
Councilmember Largo Wales was excused.
Department directors and staff members present: City Attorney Daniel
B. Heid, Human Resources and Risk Management Director Brenda
Heineman, Assistant Director of Human Resources and Risk
Management Rob Roscoe, Employee Relations and Compensation
Manager Aaron Barber, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Police
Chief Bob Lee, Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy, Interim Planning
and Development Director Jeff Tate, Economic Development Manager
Doug Lein, and Deputy City Clerk Shawn Campbell
C. Announcements, Appointments, and Presentations
There was no announcements, appointments or presentations.
D. Agenda Modifications
The presentation for the More Than We Imagined Award was removed
from the agenda. Resolution No. 4949 was added to the agenda.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1. Public Hearing for Resolution No. 4940 (Wagner/Dowdy)
City Council conduct a public hearing to receive public comment,
proposals, and suggestions on Resolution No. 4940, which would
declare approximately 1.10 acres of City-owned property as no
longer needed for sanitary sewer utility purposes and dedication
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of a portion of the property as right-of-way.
Director Dowdy presented the staff report for Resolution No.
4940.
Mayor Lewis explained the resolution moves City owned property
from one part of the City Government to a different part of the part
of City Government.
Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing at 7:35 p.m.
Virginia Haugen, 2503 R Street SE, Auburn
Ms. Haugen questioned what the City plans to do in relation to the
wetland mitigation requirements on this property.
There being no further comment, the hearing was closed.
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 expressed concerns for the property owners that
Resolution No. 4941 will affect. She requested Council take special
care to ensure the property owners are happy at the end of the
exchange.
John and Eleanor Brekke, 8436 Midland Road, Medina
Mr. Brekke stated he and his sister are commercial property owners in
the City and requested help from the City regarding concerns they
have regarding the preferred site for the new King County transfer
station. He asked the City to pass a resolution opposing the North
Auburn site.
Mary-Anne Harkness, 29780 53rd Avenue South, Auburn
Ms. Harkness voiced concerns about relocation of the King
County transfer station to the north Auburn site. She noted King
County has already purchased many parcels north of the current
transfer station. She requested King County expand the transfer
station at the current site.
Cindy Flanagan, 6012 South 298th Place, Auburn
Ms. Flanagan thanked the Mayor for stating his position on the
location of the King County transfer station in Auburn. She also
thanked the Councilmembers for publicly stating opposition of the
transfer station. She requested the City Council put forward a
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Resolution opposing the transfer station any place in Auburn. She
noted wildlife and wetland concerns.
Bob Darrigan, 104 South 325th Place, Federal Way
Mr. Darrigan thanked the Mayor and Council of their support of the
Special Needs Youth Fishing Derby at Mill Pond Park. He stated
the event would not happen without the City's support.
Mayor Lewis requested all of the volunteers for this event in the
audience to stand and be recognized.
Claude Dacorsi, 3611 1 Street NE, Auburn
Mr. Dacorsi listed concerns with the reduced speed limit on
West Valley Highway. He requested Council consider raising the
speed limit back to the previous speed limit.
Mr. Dacorsi also requested the City look into replacing the benches
and adding cigarette butt containers at the Sound Transit Station.
Mayor Lewis noted the Transit Station is owned and operated by
Sound Transit but the City would pass on the concern regarding the
area.
Mayor Lewis responded to the citizens concerns regarding West
Valley Highway. He stated the speed limit will not be increased due to
the road condition. The City is trying to keep the Highway open with
the limited funds available.
C. Correspondence
There was correspondence for Council review.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Municipal Services
Chair Peloza reported the Municipal Services Committee met April 22,
2013. The Committee reviewed Ordinance No. 6461, Mountain View
Cemetery update, Auburn Golf Course, Animal Control Licensing
Program, SCORE Jail, Redflex contract and the Red Light Photo
Enforcement Program. The Committee also reviewed the project
matrix. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee
is scheduled for Monday, May 13, 2013.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Backus reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met on April 8, 2013. The Committee approved Ordinance
No. 6461 to be forwarded to full Council. The Committee also
discussed floodplain management, student and rental housing, the
Strategic and Comprehensive plan rewrites, the director's report and
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the project matrix. The next regular meeting of the Planning and
Community Development Committee is scheduled for May 13, 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 right-of-way use permit,
contracts for Public Works Project CP1224, Public Works Project
CP1304, Public Works Project C41 OA and Public Works Project
CP0817, Resolution No. 4939, Resolution No. 4938; Resolution No.
4940, Resolution No. 4941 and Resolution No. 4946. The Committee
also discussed Resolution No. 4943, Resolution No. 4936, Resolution
No. 4937, the capital project status report, Public Works status report,
and the Committee's project matrix. The next regular meeting of the
Public Works Committee is scheduled for May 20, 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 $2.5
million and payroll vouchers in the amount of approximately $1.4
million. The Committee also discussed Resolution No. 4911,
Resolution No. 4941, Resolution No. 4938, Resolution No. 4939,
Resolution No. 4940, Resolution No. 4945, Resolution No. 4946,
Public Works Agreement AG-C- 431 , Score Jail statistics, the animal
control and licensing program and Resolution No. 4949. The next
regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for May 20,
2013.
E. Les Gove Community Campus
F. Council Operations Committee
The next regular meeting of the Council Operations Committee is
scheduled for June 3, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.
Immediately following Committee Reports, Mayor Lewis recessed the
meeting to a closed session at 8:28 p.m. pursuant to RCW 42.30.140
(4)(b) to discuss the City's position related to collective bargaining.
Mayor Lewis reconvened the meeting at 8:43 p.m.
Deputy Mayor Nancy Backus moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to suspend the rules as to the order of business so that the
Council can take action on the collective bargaining agreement
discussed in closed session.
City Attorney Heid read the title of Resolution No. 4948:
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A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
approving the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of
Auburn and the Auburn Police Guild for 2013 — 2015
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Osborne
seconded to approve Resolution No. 4948.
Officer Jeff Wood, 340 E Main Street, Auburn
Mr. Wood thanked Employee Relations and Compensation Manager
Aaron Barber and Assistant Director and Risk Manager Rob
Roscoe for their hard work and openness during contract
negotiations. The guild members voted 100% to accept the contract.
Councilmember Peloza stated this resolution is for the 2013- 2015
Collective Bargaining agreement with the Police Guild and completes
six months of negotiations.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
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 15, 2013 regular City Council meeting
B. Claims Vouchers (Partridge/Coleman)
Claims check numbers 421876 through 422299 in the amount of
$2,506,470.54 and dated May 6, 2013.
C. Payroll Vouchers (Partridge/Coleman)
Payroll check numbers 533756 through 533787 in the amount of
$269,974.76 electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of
$1 ,203,894.37 for a grand total of $1 ,473,869.13 . For the period
covering April 11, 2013 - April 24, 2013.
D. Public Works Consultant Agreement AG-C-431 (Wagner/Dowdy)
City Council grant permission to enter into Consultant Agreement No.
AG-C-431 with FCS Group, Inc. for the Water, Sewer, and Stormwater
Cost of Service Rate and Charge Study.
E. Public Works Project No. C41 OA (Wagner/Dowdy)
City Council approve Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $8,042.23
to Contract No. 11-12 for work on Project No. C41 OA, 277th Wetland
Mitigation Monitoring (Annual).
F. Public Works Project No. CP0817 (Wagner/Dowdy)
City Council approve Final Pay Estimate No. 9 to Contract No. 10-17
in the amount of $11 ,510.04 and accept construction of Project No.
CP0817, 2009 Sewer and Storm Station Replacement — Phase C —
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White River Storm Pump Station.
G. Public Works Project No. CP1304 (Wagner/Dowdy)
City Council grant permission to enter into Consultant Agreement No.
AG-C-433 with KPG, Inc. for engineering services for Project No.
CP1304, 37th and B Street NW Pre-Signal.
H. Public Works Project No. CP1224 (Wagner/Dowdy)
City Council grant permission to advertise for Project No. CP1224,
2013 Local Street Pavement Reconstruction 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.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
VII. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6461 (Backus/Tate)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
amending Section 8.12.060 and 18.31.020 of the Auburn City Code
relating to electric fences
Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Holman seconded
to adopt Ordinance No. 6461.
Deputy Mayor Backus stated the ordinance allows citizens to have an
electric fence within the city limits of Auburn and have conformity with
the standards of the International Electro Technical Commission.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
VIII. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 4938 (Wagner/Dowdy)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor to negotiate agreements and execute
documents necessary to acquire property related to the Auburn Way
South Pedestrian Improvements Project, Dogwood Street SE to Fir
Street SE (Project CP1118)
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Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded
to adopt Resolution No. 4938.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
B. Resolution No. 4939 (Wagner/Dowdy)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor to negotiate agreements and execute
documents necessary to acquire property related to the Auburn Way
South Corridor Improvements Project, Fir Street SE to Hemlock Street
SE (Project CP1119)
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded
to adopt Resolution No. 4939.
Councilmember Wagner stated this is a cooperative agreement with
the Muckleshoot Tribe. The Tribe is donating many parcels to the
project. This project is across a Washington State Highway, and the
State has controlling authority of pedestrian crossings on State
Highways.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
C. Resolution No. 4940 (Wagner/Dowdy)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
declaring certain real property as no longer needed for sanitary sewer
utility purposes and authorizing the Mayor to execute a dedication
deed thereof for City right-of-way purposes for mutual consideration
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded
to adopt Resolution No. 4940.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
D. Resolution No. 4941 (Wagner/Dowdy)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor to negotiate agreements and execute
documents necessary to acquire property related to the Auburn Way
South and M Street SE Intersection Improvement Project (CP1024)
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded
to adopt Resolution No. 4941.
Councilmember Wager stated this intersection has the highest traffic
accident rate in the City. This project will improve safety at the
intersection.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
E. Resolution No. 4946 (Wagner/Dowdy)
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A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor to grant an easement to Puget Sound Energy
for the purpose of installing underground power facilities for the
Academy Booster Pump Station Project (CP0909)
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded
to adopt Resolution No. 4946.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
F. Resolution No. 4949
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded
to adopt Resolution No. 4949.
Councilmember Wagner stated Amtrak is considering adding
additional stops. This resolution confirms the city would like a stop
within the City limits of Auburn.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
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 Arbor Day Tree
planting, the Cities and School meeting, a memorial service for
Councilmember Wagner's mother, the Community Volunteer luncheon,
the Empty Bowls fund raiser, North Tapps and Valley Regional Fire
Authority pancake breakfasts, the Community and Schools auction,
the National Day of Prayer and Clean Sweep.
Councilmember Wagner reported he attend the Regional Access
Mobility Partnership meeting.
Councilmember Holman noted the City of Auburn will be 122 years old
on June 13th. The City is partnering with the Downtown Association
for a Birthday party on Friday June 14, 2013. The theme of the party
will be "History and Hops".
Councilmember Peloza reported he attended the Airport Advisory
Board meeting, the King County Water Pollution Abatement
Committee meeting, the Water Resource Inventory Management
(WRIA9) meeting, King County Flood Control District Committee
meeting, toured the Tolt and Snoqualmie river basin, the Terry Home
grand opening, Community Center Volunteer luncheon and Clean
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Sweep. He also noted the Auburn International Farmers Market
opening day is June 9, 2013.
Councilmember Osborne reported he attended the Regional Transit
Committee meeting.
Councilmember Partridge reported he attended the Partnership
luncheon with the Tacoma and Seattle Port directors, the Good Eggs
Breakfast, the Community and Schools auction dinner, Mountainview
High School's senior portfolio sessions, the Cities and Schools Forum,
the Community Volunteer luncheon, Councilmember Wagner's
mothers memorial service, the firefighters pancake breakfast, the Sons
of Italy scholarship fund raiser, National Day of Prayer, Regional Law,
Safety and Justice Committee meeting and Clean Sweep.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Lewis reported he attended the South County Area
Transportation Board Meeting, League of Women Voters
Transportation Committee meeting, Chamber Luncheon for the Port
CEO's, the Terry Home's opening, opening day at Emerald Downs,
Northwest Figure Skating Competition at Skate Connection, SCORE
Jail meeting, Puget Sound Regional Council General Assembly
meeting, the US Conference of Mayor's Workforce Development
Council Board of Trustees meeting, the Valley Cities luncheon, King
County Flood Control District meeting, National Day of Prayer, Pierce
County Cities and Towns Association, Clean Sweep and an Eagle
Court Honor Ceremony for Mitch Garing. Mayor Lewis thanked people
for the kind sentiments for the loss of his mother-in-law.
X. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 9:42 p.m., Mayor Lewis recessed the meeting for a five minute
intermission and then to executive session for approximately five minutes
in order to discuss pending/potential litigation and the acquisition of real
property. Action may follow the executive session. City Attorney Heid
attended the executive session. Director Dowdy, Director Coleman and
Economic Development Manager Lein were also required for the executive
session.
Mayor Lewis reconvened the meeting at 10:21 p.m.
City Attorney Heid read the title of Resolution No. 4947:
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
declaring certain real property as surplus and authorizing the Mayor and
City Clerk to negotiate and execute a purchase and sale agreement
between the City of Auburn and Teutsch Partners, LLC
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Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 4947.
Deputy Mayor Backus stated the resolution is for a potential purchase and
sale of two downtown parcels.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
City Attorney Heid read the title of Resolution No. 4951:
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to negotiate a wholesale water supply
agreement between the City of Auburn and Cascade Water Alliance and
Tacoma Public Utilities
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 4951.
Councilmember Wagner stated the resolution is for a wholesale water
agreement with Cascade Water Alliance for future growth.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6-0
XI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 10:23 p.m.
APP he 20 of May, 2013.
Peter B. Lewis, Mayor Shawn Campbell, Depu y City Clerk
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