HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-03-2013 6-3-2013 City Council Meeting
CITY OF- June 3, 2013 - 7:30 PM
- DBU- -RN Auburn City Hall
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
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, Employee Relations and Compensation Manager Aaron
Barber, Financial Services Manager Rhonda Ewing, Assistant Police
Chief Bill Pierson, Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy, Parks, Arts
and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Innovation and
Technology Director Ron Tiedeman, Economic Development
Manager Doug Lein, and Deputy City Clerk Shawn Campbell.
C. Announcements, Appointments, and Presentations
Mayor Lewis reported the preliminary Cities and Towns Population
Study estimates the number of Auburn residents that live within
Pierce County total 8,915 and the total population for the City.of
Auburn is 73,235.
Mayor Lewis noted there has been a lot of speculation on the effects
of sequestering. He stated the City was concerned about the
Community Development Block Grants which is the primary funding
for the Human Services program. The City's allocation increased for
the next year, which will allow for more assistance to be provided to
the citizens of Auburn.
Mayor Lewis reported the City has been recognized a Playful City USA
again.
Councilmember Wales noted the high school seniors in the audience
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III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Municipal Services
Chair Peloza reported the Municipal Services Committee met May 28,
2013. The Committee reviewed Resolution No. 4942 and Resolution
No. 4956. The Committee also discussed the Animal Control Licensing
Program and the Water Shed Investment District. The next regular
meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for June
10, 2013.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Backus reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met on May 28, 2013. The Committee received
a presentation from Rodger Thordarson, the Chair of the
Transportation, Transit and Trails Committee, regarding the reductions
to transit, proposed options and alternatives.
The Committee also forwarded to full Council for review Ordinance
No. 6464, Resolution No. 4936, Resolution No. 4937, and Resolution
No. 4954. The Committee also discussed an address change for
the Outlet Collection Glimcher, the Green River System
Wide Improvement Framework (SWIF), an update on WSDOT Auburn
Amtrak study, a wetland ordinance amendment, an overview of the
geomorphology for the Fenster Levy setback, update on building
codes for 2012 and the Director's report. The next regular meeting of
the Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled
for June 10, 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 permission to replace
waterlines and advertise for bid for the Lea Hill Safe Routes to School
project. The Committee also discussed Ordinance No. 6462,
Ordinance No. 6464, the National Pollutant Elimination Discharge
System, the Capital Status Projects Report and the Committee's
project matrix. The next regular meeting of the Public Works
Committee is scheduled for June 17, 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 $1 .7
million and payroll vouchers in the amount of approximately $1.6
million. The Committee also discussed Ordinance No. 6462
and Resolution No. 4942. Councilmember Wales requested a future
discussion regarding allocation of funds from property sales. The next
regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for June 17,
2013.
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E. Les Gove Community Campus
Chair Wagner reported the Les Gove Community Campus Committee
met May 22, 2013. The Committee prepared a presentation for the a
Special Council Meeting regarding the future funding for the
Community Center.
F. Council Operations Committee
The next regular meeting of the Council Operations Committee is
scheduled for July 1 , 2013 at 5:00 p.m.
Mayor Lewis shared information on the City "Wall of Shame" program.
This program allows the City to lien a property and share the contact
information of the lender of the properties in Auburn that are in
foreclosure and not being maintained.
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. May 20, 2013 Minutes
B. Claims Vouchers (Partridge/Coleman)
Claims check numbers 422680 through 422965 in the amount of
$1 ,762,282.22, and dated June 3, 2013.
C. Payroll Vouchers (Partridge/Coleman)
Payroll check numbers 533821 through 533855 in the amount of
$286,590.56 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of
$1 ,292,089.49 for a grand total of $1 ,578,680.05 for the period
covering May 9, 2013 to May 29, 2013 and dated June 3, 2013.
D. Public Works Project No. CP1120 (Wagner/Dowdy)
City Council grant permission to advertise for bids for Project No.
CP1120, Lea Hill Safe Routes to School Improvements
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. 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. 6464 (Backus/Dowdy)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
revising the corporate boundary of the City to remove King County's
jurisdiction over South 277th Street pursuant to R.C.W. 35A.21.210
Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Holman seconded
to adopt Ordinance No. 6464.
Deputy Mayor Backus stated the ordinance takes a portion on 277th
Street that is in the jurisdiction of King County. After the City has
jurisdiction of the King County portion the City will work on acquiring
the City of Kent portion of the road.
Councilmember Wagner stated it will be easier for the City to apply for
grants to improve traffic flow on this road. There will not be a lot of
maintenance needed on this street in the next few years.
Councilmember Wales stated the City needs jurisdiction over the
entire road to clear up jurisdictional responsibility for safety purposes.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
VIII. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 4936 (Backus/Dowdy)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
setting the time and date for a public hearing before the City Council
on the 2014-2019 Transportation Improvement Program
Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Holman seconded
to adopt Resolution No. 4936.
Deputy Mayor Backus stated the public hearing on the 2014-2019
Transportation Improvement Plan will be held at 7:30 during the June
17, 2013 City Council meeting.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Resolution No. 4942 Peloza/Tiedeman
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an interlocal
agreement with the City of Algona for Innovation & Technology
services and support
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Osborne j
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seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4942.
Councilmember Peloza stated this is a renewal of a current contract
and is for a three year term.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
C. Resolution No. 4954 (Backus/Faber)
A Resolution of the City of Auburn, Washington authorizing the
acceptance of a grant from the Cultural Development Authority of
King County (4Culture) and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the necessary contracts to accept said funds
Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Holman seconded
to adopt Resolution No. 4954.
Deputy Mayor Backus stated this resolution accepts grant funds from
the local art agency sustained support program. The funds for the
program are provided by King County's hotel motel tax funding
initiative.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
D. Resolution No. 4956 (Peloza/Heineman)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement
between the City of Auburn and Cayce & Grove for public defense
services
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Osborne
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4956.
Councilmember Peloza stated the agreement is for the public defense
services contract. The savings to the City from this agreement is
expected to be approximately $100,000.00.
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 South Lea Hill
Community meeting, the quarterly pastor meeting, the Junior Tanoa
Bowl, the Memorial Day services at Mountain View Cemetery
and Veterans Park, the quarterly meeting with the Muckleshoot Indian
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Tribe, the Cascade Middle School induction of new Honor Society
students, a retirement party for Officer Marty Brunette and the Emerald
Downs "Auburn Day".
Councilmember Wagner reported he attended the Port of Tacoma's
annual breakfast meeting and the quarterly meeting with the
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe.
Councilmember Wales reported she attended the King County Board
of Health meeting and the Washington Alliance for gun responsibility
meeting.
Councilmember Holman reported he attended the Port of Tacoma
Economic Development breakfast meeting, the City of Auburn
Wellness Fair, the Airport Master Plan Stakeholders
meeting, Memorial Day ceremonies, the Sound Cities Association
meeting, a retirement party for Officer Marty Brunette, and he
is working with an on-line high school concerning civics and civil rights.
Councilmember Peloza reported he attended the South County Area
Transportation Board meeting, the King County Water Abatement
Pollution meeting, the Lea Hill Neighborhood meeting, the Port of
Tacoma breakfast meeting, Veterans Memorial Day ceremonies,
the quarterly Muckleshoot Indian Tribe meeting, the City's Wellness
Fair, the Airport Master Plan meeting and the Sound Cities Association
dinner. He also presented at the King County Agricultural round table.
He also noted the Auburn International Farmers Market opens this
Sunday.
Councilmember Osborne reported he attended the Auburn Chamber
of Commerce Partnership luncheon, the City of Auburn Wellness Fair,
the Airport Master Plan meeting, the Memorial Day ceremonies,
the Good Eggs Breakfast and the retirement party for Officer Marty
Brunette. He also received a briefing from Director Dowdy for the
SWIF meeting.
Councilmember Partridge reported he attended the Chamber of
Commerce Partnership Luncheon, the Port of Tacoma breakfast
meeting, the Sound Cities Association dinner and the Regional Law,
Safety and Justice Committee meeting. Councilmember Partridge
also reported he was a judge for the Miss Washington Outstanding
Teens competition.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Lewis thanked Deputy Mayor Backus for attending the Lea Hill
Neighborhood meeting, the City has three to five neighborhood
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meetings a month.
Mayor Lewis reported he attended the South County Area
Transportation Board meeting, the Auburn area pastors lunch, Green
River Community College Board of Trustees meeting, the Puget
Sound Regional Council Executive Board meeting, a retirement party
for Officer Marty Brunette, the swearing in of Police Officer Arroyo, the
Junior Tanoa Bowl, the Memorial Day ceremonies, the Muckleshoot
Indian Tribe meeting and the King County Flood Control District
Advisory Board meeting.
X. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 9:04 p.m.
APP D the 17th day of June, 2013.
Peter B. Lewis, Mayor Shawn Campbell, Deputy City Clerk
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