HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-19-2013 * City Council Meeting
August 19, 2013 - 7:30 PM
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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)
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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