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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 Page 1 of 8 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. Page 3 of 8 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 Page 4 of 8 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 Page 5 of 8 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 Page 6 of 8 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 Page 7 of 8 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 Page 8 of 8