HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-16-2013 9-16-2013 City Council Meeting
ACiTroF, September 16, 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. 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: Planning and
Development Director Nancy Welch, Assistant Human Resources and
Risk Management Director Rob Roscoe , Chief of Police Bob
Lee, Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, City Attorney
Daniel B. Heid, Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy, Innovation and
Technology Director Ron Tiedeman, Financial Services Manager
Rhonda Ewing, and Deputy City Clerk Shawn Campbell.
C. Announcements, Appointments, and Presentations
1 . King County Expanded Medicaid Program
Erika Nuerenberg from the King County Public Health Department
presented Council with King County's plan for Health Care
Reform. She provided the website residents can use to
access the enrollment information and to receive assistance with
registration. She went over the various options residents will have
for health care including: Medicaid that will be offered to
individuals with an income up to 138 percent of the poverty level,
Health Benefit Exchanges the state will subsidize premiums and
provide a tax credit to individuals with incomes of 139 percent to
400 percent of the poverty level.
Deputy Mayor Backus confirmed the health benefits would also
cover prescription drugs and noted the City's partnership with the
National League of Cities prescription drug program.
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2. Boards & Commissions Appointments
Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Wagner
seconded the appointment of Scot Pondelick to the Planning
Commission for a term to expire December 31, 2015.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
3. Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Mayor Lewis read and presented a proclamation declaring the
month of October 2013 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Domestic Violence Victim Advocate Shelly David thanked the
City, Council and the Auburn Police Department for their
work with domestic violence victims. Ms. David noted the officers
show great compassion for the victims and children of domestic
violence.
Janet Chaz, a retired court administrator noted the court requires
offenders attend a Domestic Violence Impact Panel. The King
County District Court has an impact panel that will be open to the
public on October 12, 2013 at 1 :30 pm at the Federal Way
Municipal Court.
4. Up With People
Mayor Lewis noted the Up with People group is in the South King
County area this week. The program consists of 100 young
people from all over the world who volunteer in the communities
where they are performing. The program will be at the Auburn
Avenue Theater September 20th and 21 st.
5. Moment of Silence
Mayor Lewis requested a moment of silence to honor those who
were lost in the DC Naval Yard shooting.
D. Agenda Modifications
There was not agenda modification.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
No public hearing was scheduled for this evening.
B. Audience Participation
This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to
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the City Council on any issue. Those wishing to speak are reminded to
sign in on the form provided.
John Pinsker, 218 E Street SE, Auburn
Mr. Pinsker walks his dogs, rides bikes, walks and runs in the
downtown area. He expressed concerns about the environment in the
downtown. There are a lot of people who are under the influence of
drugs or alcohol, homeless and leaving trash on the streets. He
expressed concerns about being able to attract new business or
residents to the area. He feels this issue has been largely ignored by
administration and police.
Virgina Haugen, 2503 R Street SE, Auburn
Ms. Haugen shared her concern with the lack of resources provided
by the City for homeless. She suggested options for funding and
locations for a homeless shelter.
Mayor Lewis reported the Auburn Downtown Association is working
with the downtown businesses to clean up the downtown area. He
requested all citizens call 911 to report crimes immediately. The City
is providing citizens with a new number, 253-288-2121 , to call for non
emergencies instead of 911 . That number will put a caller into the
dispatch system in order of priority.
Mayor Lewis noted the City provides housing for domestic
violence victims that is administered through Valley Cities. He
encouraged everyone to volunteer.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for Council review.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Municipal Services
Chair Peloza reported the Municipal Services Committee met
September 9, 2013. The Committee discussed Ordinance No. 6473,
Ordinance No. 6480 and Resolution No. 4990. The next regular
meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for
September 23, 2013.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Backus reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met September 9, 2013. The Committee forwarded to full
Council for consideration Ordinance No. 6473 and Ordinance No.
6480. The Committee also discussed future annexation areas, student
rental housing outreach, and visioning work for the comprehensive
plan update. The Committee also received a director's report. The
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next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development
Committee is September 23, 2013.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met this
afternoon. The Committee discussed the 50 year storm, 2014 save
our streets selections, Phase 2 of the Stampede Pass rail road
plans, Transportation Planner Joe Welsh provided a report to the
Committee regarding the rail roads, the Committee also discussed
the Capital Projects budget status report and the
Committee matrix. The next regular meeting of the Public Works
Committee is scheduled for October 7, 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 $4.5 million and payroll vouchers in the amount of $2
million. The Committee also forwarded to full Council Resolution
No. 4990 authorizing an interlocal agreement with the City of Black
Diamond for information technology services. The Committee also
discussed the July Financial Report, Ordinance No. 6473 and
Resolution No. 4993. The next regular meeting of the Finance
Committee is scheduled for October 7, 2013
E. Les Gove Community Campus
F. Council Operations Committee
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. Minutes of the September 3, 2013 Regular Meeting
B. Claims Vouchers (Partridge/Coleman)
Claims Voucher numbers 425098 through 425313 in the amount of
$4,572,371 .86 and dated September 16, 2013.
C. Payroll Vouchers (Partridge/Coleman)
Payroll check numbers 534082 through 534111 in the amount of
$873,466.58 electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of
$1 ,220,321 .62 for a grand total of $2,093,788.20 for the period
covering August 29, 2013 to September 11 , 2013.
D. Call for Public Hearing (Partridge/Coleman)
City Council to call for Public Hearing No. 1 for the Mid-Biennial
Review and Modification of the 2013-2014 Biennial Budget to be held
October 7, 2013.
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Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded
to approve the Consent Agenda.
The Consent Agenda includes minutes, claims and payroll vouchers,
and a call for public hearing.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Vi. NEW BUSINESS
VII. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6473 (Partridge/Coleman)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
amending Ordinance No. 6432, the 2013-2014 Biennial Budget
Ordinance, as amended by Ordinance No. 6456, Ordinance No. 6462,
and Ordinance No. 6472, authorizing amendment to the City of
Auburn 2013-2014 Budget as set forth in schedules "A" and "B"
Councilmember Partridge moved and Councilmember Wales
seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 6473.
Councilmember Partridge explained Ordinance No. 6473 is the 2013-
2014 Biennial Budget amendment No. 4.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
VIII. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 4990 (Partridge/Tiedeman)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an interlocal
agreement between the City of Auburn and the City of Black Diamond
for information technology services
Councilmember Partridge moved and Councilmember Wales
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4990.
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 swearing in of a new
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police officer, participated in a panel that interviewed consultants for
the Comprehensive Plan update and the Hops and Crops festival.
Councilmember Wagner reported he attended the 9/11 remembrance
at South King County Fire and Rescue, the Senior Center luncheon
and the Valley Regional Fire Authority meeting.
Councilmember Wales reported she attended a City crisis
management training where she acted as the Mayor, the Hops and
Crops festival, and the Pierce County Cities and Towns meeting.
Councilmember Holman reported he attended the National League of
Cities meeting in Rochester MN. They discussed a resolution
regarding funding to assist deep water ports with roadways.
Councilmember Peloza reported he attended the Regional Water
Quality Committee meeting, Green River Duwamish Urban Water
Federal Partnership meeting, the King County Solid Waste
Management Advisory Committee meeting, the Auburn International
Farmers Market, the Burien Seahurst Park Restoration Project
meeting, the 9/11 remembrance and the Ply Gym Windows company
school supply drive at Dick Scobie Elementary School.
Councilmember Partridge reported he attended the Chamber event
honoring Betty Cannon for her 44 years of service and the
Washington State Auditors Exit Conference.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Lewis reported he attended the King County Aerospace
Alliance meeting, the retirement party for Betty Cannon, the
Washington State Auditor Exit Conference, the Transportation Joint
Committee meeting, Sound Cities meeting, South County Area
Transportation Board meeting and road along in a semi truck to see
the perspective of the truck drivers.
X. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 9:14 p.m., Mayor Lewis recessed the meeting for a five minute
intermission and then to executive session for approximately 45 minutes to
discuss pending/potential litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) and
closed session to discuss collective bargaining pursuant to RCW
42.30.140(4)(b). Department directors and staff required for the executive
and closed sessions included: Chief Lee, Director Dowdy, Director Welch,
Finance Service Manager Ewing and Assistant Human Resources and
Risk Management Director Roscoe with possible action to follow.
At 10:05 p.m., the executive and closed sessions were extended an
additional ten minutes.
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At 10:17 p.m., the executive and closed sessions were extended an
additional ten minutes.
At 10:30 p.m., Mayor Lewis reconvened the regular meeting.
Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 4992.
Deputy Mayor Backus stated the resolution is establishes a moratorium
on business licenses or permits on all marijuana and cannabis related
business or uses for up to one year period to allow the Council
Committees time to review and reconcile the differences between state
and federal laws.
City Attorney Heid noted the Public Hearing will be held on October 21,
2013
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Osborn seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 4994.
Councilmember Peloza stated the resolution approves the Collective
Bargaining Agreement with the Teamsters local 117.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
XI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 10:33 p.m.
AP s ay of October, 2013.
Peter . Lewis, Mayor Shawn Campbell, Deputy City Clerk
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