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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-19-2013 * City Council Meeting August 19, 2013 - 7:30 PM • a :_ — ` ' 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. at Auburn City Hall, 25 West Main Street in Auburn, and led those in attendance in the Pledge 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 included: Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy, Assistant Police Chief Bill Pierson, City Attorney Daniel B. Heid, Economic Development Manager Doug Lein, Emergency Preparedness Manager Sarah Miller, Advisor to the Mayor Michael Hursh, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam. C. Announcements, Appointments, and Presentations Prior to the audience participation section of these minutes, Mayor Lewis played a video called "Thank You for Your Service (A Moment of Truth)", which is a tribute video to veterans and those in active service. The video is part of the Vietnam War commemoration program. D. Agenda Modifications There was no change to the agenda. II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings 1 . Public Hearing on 2014-2019 Transportation Improvement Program Modifications (Wagner/Dowdy) City Council to conduct a public hearing to receive public comments and suggestions with regard to the proposed modifications to the 2014-2019 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Page 1 of 10 Public Works Director Dowdy presented the staff report for the public hearing on the proposed amendments to the 2014-2019 Transportation Improvement Program. The proposed amendments include changes to the existing South 272nd/277th Street Corridor Capacity and Non-motorized Trail Improvement Project to expand the project scope and cost estimate and the addition of a new project, the 37th Street SE and A Street SE Traffic Signal Safety Improvement, for construction of a new traffic signal and in anticipation of grant funding. At 7:32 p.m., Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing on the proposed amendments to the Six Year Transportation Improvement Program. There being no public 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. Mayor Lewis recognized Ms. Alfie Alvarado Ramos, the Veterans Affairs Director for the State of Washington in the audience. Mayor Lewis spoke briefly regarding veterans services, the passage of the veterans and human services levy, and the proposed veterans and human services center at the Les Gove Park area. Mayor Lewis also announced that the City and the State of Washington will be participating in the Vietnam War commemoration. Frank Bannister, 28215 54th Avenue South, Auburn Mr. Bannister spoke on behalf of Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1741 . He reported that on June 25th, the members of Post 1741 voted whether or not to support the Joint American Vietnamese War Memorial in Veterans Memorial Park. He reported the VFW membership in attendance voted 25-1 against the memorial at Memorial Park. Mr. Bannister stated no private memorial should be on public property, the memorial will drive many veterans from Memorial Park, and all veterans from all conflicts are already represented at the current memorial. He suggested members of the Joint American Vietnamese War Alliance come to Memorial Park on Veterans Day and Memorial Day waving an American flag, pledge allegiance to the American flag, thank the veterans for their service, work with the Boy Scouts as they lay United States flags at the graves of veterans, sponsor voice of democracy contests in schools, donate to Auburn sports, participate in the Stand Down helping homeless veterans in South King County, sponsor scholarships for children and grandchildren of Vietnam veterans, and and other patriotic endeavors. Mr. Bannister spoke against the placement of the Page 2 of 10 Vietnamese flag in Memorial Park. Thomas Taylor, 29772 52nd Place South, Auburn Mr. Taylor spoke about his service in Vietnam. He spoke against the placement of a joint American Vietnamese Memorial at Memorial Park. Thom Stoddert, Lacey, WA Mr. Stoddert distributed a letter to the Council explaining the purpose of the joint American Vietnamese Alliance and the proposed memorial. Mr. Stoddert spoke about his service in the Vietnam War and Desert Storm. Rick Waling, Tumwater, WA Mr. Waling spoke briefly regarding his work as a medic during the Vietnam War. He expressed support for the joint American Vietnamese War Memorial, whether it is placed in Memorial Park or some other location in the city. Roger Olsen, 405 E Street NE, Auburn Mr. Olsen, a past Commander and chaplain for Auburn Post 78, American Legion, expressed opposition to the joint American- Vietnamese War Memorial in Memorial Park. Dwight Mahoney, 1210 E Street SE, Auburn. Mr. Mahoney, who spoke at the August 5, 2013 Council meeting regarding a neighboring church on 12th Street, reported that he spoke to the pastor of the church regarding the noise, lights, and parking issues. A meeting among the neighbors and the pastor will be held in the future. Sandie Dolge, 13239 84th Avenue S, Seattle Ms. Dolge, the wife of a Vietnam War veteran, spoke in support of the joint American Vietnamese War Memorial in Memorial Park. Alfie Alvarado, Director of Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs Ms. Alvarado stated the Department of Veterans Affairs supports the joint American Vietnamese Memorial, which would be considered a state-wide memorial honoring the service of Americans and Vietnamese. Jessie Jose, 6421 Nathan Avenue SE, Auburn Mr. Jose, a disabled veteran, expressed opposition to the joint American Vietnamese War Memorial. He opposes any taxpayer money used in support or maintenance of the memorial. He stated only United States veterans should be honored in Memorial Park. Page 3 of 10 Richard Wright, 1402 22nd Street NE, Auburn Mr. Wright, retired United States Army, expressed opposition to a joint American Vietnamese War Memorial in Memorial Park. John Pepper, 2310 28th Ct SE, Auburn Mr. Pepper expressed opposition to a joint American Vietnamese War Memorial in Memorial Park. He stated that United States veterans should have exclusive use of Memorial Park. Lan Phan Jones, 1445 Ridgeview Loop SW, Tumwater Ms. Jones spoke in favor of the joint American Vietnamese War Memorial in Memorial Park. Ms. Jones' father was a South Vietnamese veteran, and the memorial is intended to thank and honor all the Vietnam War veterans for their service. David Schmidt, 326 A Street NE, Auburn Mr. Schmidt acknowledged the differing opinions regarding the proposed American Vietnamese War Memorial. He spoke in favor of the joint memorial and described it as a place of healing. Allen Jones, 1445 Ridgeview Loop SW, Tumwater Mr. Jones, husband of Lan Phan Jones who spoke earlier, expressed support for the joint American Vietnamese War Memorial. He stated that the supporters of the joint memorial learned earlier today of the VFW's intent to speak before the Council this evening. The supporters of the joint memorial could have attended in greater numbers if provided more advance notice. He spoke of a recent dinner held by the memorial supporters and Vietnamese and American veterans. Sonny Bargala, 38006 176th Avenue SE, Auburn Mr. Bargala, a member of the Intertribal Society Honor Guard, stated the existing memorial at Memorial Park is intended to honor all those who sacrificed in service to the nation. He stated there is no need for a separate Vietnamese memorial at Memorial Park. He also noted there is a Vietnamese memorial in Seattle. He suggested constructing the proposed Vietnamese War Memorial at the State Capitol. Tony Dohse, 4343 South 333rd Street, Federal Way Mr. Dohse, a member and past Commander of VFW Post 1741 , spoke of Bill Warren, who constructed the memorial monument at Memorial Park. The existing memorial includes five pillars for each branch of service, inside of which are marble walls that have the names of Auburn veterans who have died in wars. There is one other memorial monument in the park that includes the names of World War I veterans. Mr. Dohse suggested building the proposed American Vietnamese War Memorial at the State Capitol. Page 4 of 10 Daniel Newman, 626 Chicago Boulevard South, Pacific Mr. Newman, a member of VFW Post 1741 , spoke against a joint American Vietnamese War Memorial at Memorial Park. Peggy Caudill, PO Box 5068, Kent Ms. Caudill stated she was a trauma nurse in Vietnam and spoke briefly regarding her experiences. She spoke in favor of the joint American Vietnamese War Memorial in Memorial Park. Mayor Lewis thanked all those that spoke this evening. He spoke about the request from the Joint American Vietnamese War Memorial Alliance and preserving the honor of the original memorial. He stated the Council will consider a resolution on the policy regarding the placing and location of monuments in the city in the near future. C. Correspondence There was no correspondence for Council review. III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Municipal Services Chair Peloza reported the Municipal Services Committee met on August 12, 2013. The Committee reviewed Resolution No. 4980 relating to an emergency management grant which will fund community emergency preparedness programs. The Committee also discussed the Auburn Valley Humane Society operations and fundraising and the Police Department workload analysis. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for August 26, 2013. B. Planning & Community Development Chair Backus reported the Planning and Community Development Committee met August 12, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. The Committee reviewed Resolution No. 4979 amending the 2014-2019 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program. The Committee also discussed school impact fee exemptions for student housing in the downtown area, student rental housing code amendments, and Light Commercial Zone Code Amendments in a joint session with the Planning Commission. The Committee also reviewed permitting activity through July 2013. The next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for August 26, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. C. Public Works Page 5 of 10 Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met this afternoon at 3:30 p.m. The Committee approved several Consent Agenda items including Public Works Project No. C222A, the South 277th Street Corridor Capacity and Non-motorized Trail Improvements, Public Works Project No. CP1202 the Auburn Way South Flooding Improvements, Public Works Project No. CP1218 for the Auburn Way South Improvements - Muckleshoot Plaza to Dogwood, Public Works Project No. CP1310 the 2013 Arterial and Collector Crack Seal, Public Works Project No. CP1225 the West Valley Highway System Preservation Project, and Public Works Project No. CP1201 the final pay estimate for the 2012 Local Street Pavement Reconstruction Project. The Committee also discussed storm water management north of the airport, the M Street corridor rechannelization, potential purchase of water rights to Tacoma water from Cascade Water Alliance, the capital project status report, and the Committee's action tracking matrix. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for Tuesday, September 3, 2013. D. Finance Chair Partridge reported the Finance Committee met this evening at 5:30. The Committee reviewed claims vouchers in the amount of approximately $3.9 million and payroll vouchers in the amount of approximately $2.1 million. Chair Partridge noted the recent purchase of two compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles and the claims voucher to Jillian Enterprises for lease of the Auburn Avenue Theater. The Committee discussed the June 2013 financial report, which included a review of the status of the General Fund revenues and expenditures, the pet licensing program, golf course revenues and expenditures, and the status of other enterprise funds. The Committee also discussed Resolution No. 4980 relating to a grant from Homeland Security. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for Tuesday, September 3, 2013. E. Les Gove Community Campus The next meeting of the Les Gove Community Campus Committee is scheduled for August 28, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. F. Council Operations Committee The next regular meeting of the Council Operations Committee is scheduled for September 3, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. 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. Page 6 of 10 A. Minutes of the August 5, 2013 Regular Meeting B. Claims Vouchers (Partridge/Coleman) Claims voucher numbers 424588 through 424845 in the amount of $3,893,810.39 and dated August 19, 2013. C. Payroll Vouchers (Partridge/Coleman) Payroll check numbers 534009 through 534047 in the amount of $890,547.11 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $1 ,227,540.81 for a grand total of $2,118,087.92 for the period covering August 1 , 2013 to August 14, 2013. D. Public Works Project No. CP1201 (Wagner/Dowdy) City Council approve Final Pay Estimate No. 8 to Contract No. 12-08 in the amount of $0.00 and accept construction of Project No. CP1201 , 2012 Local Street Pavement Reconstruction Project E. Public Works Project No. CP1218 (Wagner/Dowdy) City Council grant permission to enter into Consultant Agreement No. AG-C-430 with CH2M Hill, Inc. for Engineering Services for Project No. CP1218, Auburn Way South Improvements — Muckleshoot Plaza to Dogwood F. Public Works Project No. CP1225 (Wagner/Dowdy) City Council award Contract No. 13-05, to ICON Materials on their low bid of$924,114.00 for Project No. CP1225, West Valley Highway System Preservation Project G. Public Works Project No. CP1310 (Wagner/Dowdy) City Council award Small Works Contract No. 13-14 to Doolittle Construction, LLC on their low bid of $54,870.00 for Project No. CP1310, 2013 Arterial & Collector Crack Seal H. Public Works Project No. C222A (Wagner/Dowdy) City Council approve Consultant Agreement No. AG-C-435 with Parametrix for Engineering Services for Project No. C222A, the South 277th Street Corridor Capacity & Non-motorized Trail Improvement Project I. Public Works Project No. CP1202 (Wagner/Dowdy) City Council to approve Consultant Agreement No. AG-C-425 with KPG, Inc. for Engineering Services for Project No. CP1202 Auburn Way South Flooding Imp — Phase II Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to approve the Consent Agenda. The Consent Agenda consists of minutes, claims and payroll vouchers, and public works projects. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 Page 7 of 10 V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. VI. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. VII. RESOLUTIONS A. Resolution No. 4979 (Wagner/Dowdy) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending the 2014-2019 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program of the City of Auburn pursuant to R.C.W. Chapter 35.77 Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4979. The Resolution amends the Six Year Transportation Improvement Program to change the scope and costs for the South 277th Project and adds the 37th Street SE traffic signal project. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 B. Resolution No. 4980 (Peloza/Dowdy) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, formally accepting a grant from the Washington State Military Department in the amount of Fifty Eight Thousand Four Hundred Thirteen Dollars and no cents ($58,413.00) from the United States Department of Homeland Security Emergency Management Performance Grant Program and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary agreements to accept said funds Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Osborne seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4980. The Resolution will accept a grant from Homeland Security in the amount of $58,413.00 and will be used for emergency management training, public education, and temporary emergency management staff. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 VIII. 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 Page 8 of 10 Deputy Mayor Backus reported she administered the oath of office to new police officer Landon Rhea and reported on her attendance at the Auburn Days Parade and the ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly renovated Auburn Glen Apartments on A Street SE. Councilmember Wagner reported on his attendance at six of the National Night Out events, the Valley Regional Fire Authority Finance and Governance Board meetings, the Auburn Days Parade, and the King County Housing Authority's grand reopening of Green River Homes. Councilmember Holman reported on his attendance at the National League of Cities First Tier Suburbs steering committee meeting, which included a presentation on the changing demographics of the suburbs and the ability to provide services to those in need in the suburbs. Councilmember Peloza reported on his attendance at the Airport Advisory Board meeting and review of two proposals for airport management. Councilmember Peloza also reported on his attendance at the Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) 9 meeting where the 2014 work plan was discussed, the first transfer station and waste management plan review workshop where alternative transfer station scenarios to the current plan were developed. Councilmember Peloza reported that the National League of Cities prescription discount program is available to citizens of the city. To date, the program has saved over $126,000 in prescription drug costs for citizens in Auburn; Auburn ranks fifteenth among the top 20 cities for savings to its citizens. Councilmember Peloza also reminded that the Auburn International Farmers Market is held on Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Councilmember Partridge reported on his attendance at six National Night Out events, the Auburn Days Parade, and King County Housing Authority's Green River Homes re-opening ceremony. B. From the Mayor Mayor Lewis reported on National Night Out events in which sixty- seven neighborhoods participated. Mayor Lewis, Councilmembers and Department Directors, and other staff members were able to attend all the neighborhood events. Mayor Lewis also reported on the Up with People performance and community events. Mayor Lewis also extended his sympathies to Connie Henke and family on the recent passing of her husband, Norman. Mayor Lewis reported on a visit from the Tamba Youth Ambassadors and his attendance at the Valley Regional Fire Authority Governance Board meeting, Auburn Days, the EmD 3-on-3 basketball tournament, the Vietnamese Alliance dinner, the King County Regional Policy Committee meeting, Page 9 of 10 and King County Housing Authority's Green River Homes re- opening. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 9:34 p.m. AP ED th r-q—day of , 2013. eter B. Lewis, Mayor Danielle Daskam, City Clerk Page 10 of 10