HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-01-2013 7-1-2013 City Council Meeting
CITY OF --_®�',,.• July 1, 2013 - 7:30 PM
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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, Police Commander Scott Near, Public Works Director Dennis
Dowdy, Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Finance
Director Shelley Coleman, Interim Planning and
Community Development Director Jeff Tate, Economic Development
Manager Doug Lein, Advisor to the Mayor Michael Hursh and Deputy
City Clerk Shawn Campbell.
C. Announcements, Appointments, and Presentations
1. Boards & Commissions Appointments
City Council to confirm the appointment of Marsha Goodwin to the
Urban Tree Board for a term to expire December 31, 2015.
Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to confirm the appointment of Marsha Goodwin to the
Urban Tree Board for a term to expire December 31 , 2015.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
2. Boards & Commissions Appointments
City Council to confirm the appointment of Terri Calnan to the
Transportation, Transit & Trails Committee for a term to expire
December 31 , 2015.
Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to confirm the appointment of Terri Calnan to the
Transportation, Transit & Trails Committee for a term to expire
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December 31 , 2015.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
3. Boards & Commissions Appointments
City Council to confirm the appointment of Arnie Galli to the
Cemetery Board for a term to expire December 31 , 2015.
Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded to confirm the appointment of Arnie Galli to the
Cemetery Board for a term to expire December 31 , 2015.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
D. Agenda Modifications
Resolution No. 4962, Resolution No. 4969 and Resolution No.
4970 were added to the agenda.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
There was no public hearing.
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.
Eleanor Brekke Parks, 8457 Midland Road, Medina
Ms. Brekke Parks thanked the Mayor for working with businesses,
property owners and citizens regarding the proposed King County
transfer station site. She asked the City to continue supporting the
efforts at the upcoming King County community meeting. She asked
the City to request a postponement of the meeting due to the 4th of
July holiday. She also requested the City send a representative
to King County's public meeting to state the City of Auburn opposition
to the transfer station.
Mary Anne Harkness, 29780 53rd Ave S, Auburn
Ms. Harkness thanked the Council and Mayor for their leadership and
passing a resolution opposing a transfer station in North Auburn. She
questioned King County decision to call for a community meeting
during the summer while they are still conducting the environmental
impact study. She requested the City record the King County public
meeting.
Elam Anderson, 301 23rd St SE, Auburn
Mr. Anderson questioned the extravagance of the hanging flower
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baskets in the downtown area and a new car for the Mayor. He
believes the funds could be spent on activities for children.
Mayor Lewis stated the City will look into the public meeting with King
County to see what King County will allow.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for Council review.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Municipal Services
Chair Peloza reported the Municipal Services Committee met June 24,
2013. The Committee had one agenda modification to add Resolution
No. 4967 to their agenda. The Committee discussed the Purple Heart
City designation, the City's Animal Control Licensing Program, Auburn
Municipal Airport Master Plan, and the Committee's project matrix. The
next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is
scheduled for July 8, 2013.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Backus reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met on June 24, 2013. The Committee discussed
the Auburn School District's annual report for school impact
fees, Ordinance No. 6468, Ordinance No. 6469, the Flood Plan
Management report, the lot averaging zoning code and the Director's
report. The next regular meeting of the Planning and Community
Development Committee is scheduled for July 8, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met this
afternoon at 3:30. The Committee forwarded to full Council
for consideration the final pay estimate for the Tacoma Pipeline Intertie
Project, Resolution No. 4966, Resolution No. 4962, Resolution
No. 4969, Resolution No. 4970 and Ordinance No. 6469. The
Committee also discussed transportation impact fees, received an
update on capital projects, infrastructure tracking by other
organizations and the activities matrix. The next regular meeting of the
Public Works Committee is scheduled for July 15, 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 .3
million and payroll vouchers in the amount of approximately $1 .5
million. The Committee also forwarded to full Council for
consideration Resolution No. 4970. The
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Committee also discussed Resolution No. 4966, Resolution No. 4969,
Resolution No 4962, and Resolution No. 4967. The next regular
meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for July 15, 2013.
E. Les Gove Community Campus
The Lew Gove Community Campus Committee has not met since the
last Council Meeting.
F. Council Operations Committee
Chair Backus reported the Council Operations Committee met this
evening at 5.00. They discussed the implementation of the Auburn
Junior City Council. The next regular meeting of the Council
Operations Committee is scheduled for August 5, 2013.
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. June 17, 2013 Regular City Council Minutes
B. Claims Vouchers (Partridge/Coleman)
Claims check numbers 423291 through 423626, in the amount of
$1 ,305,250.22,and dated July 1 , 2013.
C. Payroll Vouchers (Partridge/Coleman)
Payroll check numbers 533890 through 533929 in the amount of
$278,876.27 electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of
$1 ,254,062.66 for a grand total of $1 ,532,938.93 for the period
covering June 13, 2013 to June 26, 2013.
D. Public Works Project No. CP1103 (Wagner/Dowdy)
Approve final pay estimate No. 6 to contract No. 12-01 in the amount
of $12,459.99 and accept construction of project No. CP1103, 132nd
Ave SE Tacoma Pipeline 5 Intertie Improvements
Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded
to approve the Consent Agenda.
The Consent Agenda includes claims and payroll vouchers and
a public works project.
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. 6469 (Backus/Tate)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Chapters 15.06, and 15.07 of the Auburn City
Code and amending sections 15.08A.011 , 15.08A.021 and
15.36A.011 of the Auburn City Code regarding amendments to and
updating of building codes
Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Holman seconded
to adopt Ordinance No. 6469.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
VIII. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 4966 (Wagner/Dowdy)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor to accept a State grant to be administered
through the Washington Traffic Safety Commission for the School
Zone Flashing Beacon Project
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded
to adopt Resolution No. 4966.
Councilmember Wagner stated this would allow the City to update
the beacons remotely.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Resolution No. 4967 (Peloza/Held)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
declaring that the City of Auburn, Washington, is officially a Purple
Heart City
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Osborne
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4967.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
C. Resolution No. 4962
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a license agreement
between the City of Auburn and Boeing for at-grade crossing
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Osborne
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4962.
Councilmember Wagner stated the City owns the adjacent property
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and this is the most logical place for a crossing.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
D. Resolution No. 4969
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
declaring an emergency with respect to repair of the storm drainage
facilities at the Hidden Valley Vista Drainage Basin
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded
to adopt Resolution No. 4969.
Councilmember Wagner stated this is an emergency project. Without
the repairs the steep hillside will continue to erode and could threaten
buildings downstream. The repairs need to be completed before
winter.
Councilmember Peloza stated the damage is extensive and needs to
be repaired quickly.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
E. Resolution No. 4970
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
approving an interlocal agreement between the City of Auburn and the
City of Pacific for municipal services
Councilmember Partridge moved and Councilmember Wales
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4970.
Councilmember Partridge stated the City of Pacific Mayor has been
recalled, and the presiding Council member requested the City of
Auburn be available with assistance. The City of Auburn has agreed to
negotiate each area at a full cost recovery.
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 a DARE graduation at
Chinook Elementary, Auburn Kids Day, and the memorial services for
Mike Harbin Sr. She also gave a tour of City Hall for Auburn Youth
Resources.
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Councilmember Wagner reported he attended Auburn Kids Day,
the soft opening for the Hospital Laundry Services, and the CERT
Program graduation. He also reported the City will receive a
$3,000,000.00 grant for the Community Center.
Councilmember Wales reported she attended the National League of
Cities subcommittee meeting for Human Services where they passed
a resolution that will require manufacturer's of pharmaceuticals to have
a stewardship program for medication take back.
Councilmember Holman reported he attended the National League of
Cities subcommittee meeting of the Community and Economic
Development Committee. They introduced a resolution to support port
maintenance and modernization in cities and towns. This resolution
would allow funds from the Harbor Maintenance Tax to be used
for roads, rail, grade separation or fast freight corridor improvements.
Councilmember Peloza noted citizens can currently take unused
pharmaceuticals to the Auburn Police Department. He reported he
attended the Energy and Natural Resources Committee meeting at the
National League of Cities meeting The Committee proposed
developing a mitigation plan for coal trains. He also attended the
Evergreen Heights Neighborhood meeting, Auburn Kids Day and the
Auburn International Farmers Market.
Councilmember Osborne reported he attended the Association of
Washington Cities Conference. He offered to share his hand outs with
other interested Council members.
Councilmember Partridge reported he attended Auburn Kids Day and
the National League of Cities meeting on Public Safety Crime
Prevention. The Committee discussed the updates to the 911 system
and ensuring they do not become an unfunded mandate and cyber
crimes.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Lewis reported he attended the US Conference of Mayors
where he was recognized for his years of service. He is working
on funding for roads and attaining grants. He co-sponsored
the resolution that created the Purple Heart City designation and
sponsored the resolution to end veteran's homelessness. The City of
Auburn is a Commemorative City working with group on a commercial
commemorating the Vietnam War. The group has produced a
commercial that will air on television. The area jurisdictions are
working on a Transportation Investment Generating Economic
Recovery (TIGER) Grant that comes with the completion of Highway
167, Highway 509, and the renovation and preservation of West and
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East Valley Highways.
X. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
ad' d at 9:02 p.m.
PPROVE y of July, 2013.
Peter BAoWis, Mayor Shawn Campbell, Deputy City' Clerk
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