HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-03-2013 9-3-2013 * City Council Meeting
A c nvor_ September 3, 2013 - 7:30 PM
9 :' ' Auburn City Hall
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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, and Wayne Osborne. Councilmember John Partridge arrived
at 7:31 p.m. Councilmembers Largo Wales and John Holman arrived
at 7:33 p.m.
Department directors and staff members present: Planning and
Development Director Nancy Welch, Human Resources and Risk
Management Director Brenda Heineman, Chief of Police Bob Lee,
Advisor to the Mayor Michael Hursh, Parks, Arts and Recreation
Director Daryl Faber, Economic Development Manager Doug Lein,
Economic Development Planner Bill Thomas, City Attorney Daniel B.
Heid, City Engineer Dennis Selle, City Attorney Daniel B. Heid, and
City Clerk Danielle Daskam.
C. Announcements, Appointments, and Presentations
1 . Constitution Week
Mayor Lewis to proclaim the week of September 17-21 , 2013 as
"Constitution Week"
Mayor Lewis read and presented a proclamation declaring
September 17-21 , 2013 as "Constitution Week" in the city of
Auburn to Peggy Goldenman, Regent for the Lakota Chapter of
the Daughters of the American Revolution. Ms. Goldenman
thanked Mayor Lewis and the City Council for their support.
2. National Recovery Month
Mayor Lewis to proclaim September 2013 as National Recovery
Month in the City of Auburn
Mayor Lewis read and presented a proclamation declaring the
month of September 2013 as National Recovery Month in the city
of Auburn and urged all citizens to support the observance
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and the message that prevention works, treatment is effective,
and people do recover. Mayor Lewis presented the proclamation
to Kenneth Taylor, Chief Executive Officer of Valley Cities
Counseling, and Geoff Miller, King County Special Projects
Manager. Mr. Taylor reflected on the Community Health Act,
signed fifty years ago, and the establishment of Valley Cities
Counseling. Mr. Miller thanked Mayor Lewis and the City Council
for their support for mental health and chemical dependency
treatment.
D. Agenda Modifications
Public Works Project No. CP1207 was removed from the Consent
Agenda and Resolution No. 4989 was added to the agenda.
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
the City Council on any issue. Those wishing to speak are reminded to
sign in on the form provided.
Nicole, Petrino-Salter, 31021 132nd Avenue SE, Auburn
Speaking on behalf of herself and other households in the Lea Hill
area and more specifically, Rudy and Joyce Terry, Susan and Dwight
Hauk, Dino and Diane Mayer, Kevin Cantwell, Kevin Campbell, Ms.
Petrino-Salter urged Council support of Ordinance No. 6478. Ms.
Petrino-Salter spoke in favor of Ordinance No. 6478,
and thanked Development Services Manager Jeff Tate and Planning
Services Manager Elizabeth Chamberlain, as well as Mayor Lewis,
Deputy Mayor Backus and members of the Planning and Community
Development Committee for their efforts related to the amendments to
the mixed-use regulations in the C1 Light Commercial Zone.
Virginia Haugen, 2503 R Street SE, Auburn
Ms. Haugen spoke in favor of Public Works Project Nos. CP0912, the
Citywide Guardrail Project, and CP1207 relating to the D Street NE
Utility Improvements.
Russ Campbell, 31606 126th Avenue SE, Auburn
Mr. Campbell spoke in favor of Ordinance No. 6477, relating to rental
housing. He expressed appreciation to Planning and Community
Development Committee Chair Backus and Development Services
Manager Tate for their work on the rental housing code amendments.
C. Correspondence
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There was no correspondence for Council review.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Municipal Services
Chair Peloza reported the Municipal Services Committee met August
26, 2013. The Committee reviewed Resolution No. 4987 authorizing
an agreement with Century West Engineering for civil engineering
services at the Auburn Municipal Airport. The Committee discussed
the animal control and licensing program, which revealed that
licensing revenues are expected to exceed budgeted revenues. The
Committee also discussed Resolution No. 4984 relating to structures
and monuments in city parks, police equipment, and the Committee's
project matrix. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services
Committee is scheduled for September 9, 2013 at 3:30 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Vice Chair Holman reported the Planning and Community
Development Committee met August 26, 2013. The Committee
discussed Resolution No. 4984 relating to the placement of
monuments and memorials on City property, Resolution No. 4985
authorizing the acceptance of grant funds to be used for a youth sport
facility at Lea Hill Park, the Comprehensive Downtown Parking
Management Plan, Ordinance No. 6477 relating to rental
housing, Ordinance No. 6478 relating to amendments to the C1 Light
Commercial Zone, and critical areas regulations. The next regular
meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee is
scheduled for September 9, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met this
afternoon. The Committee reviewed Public Works Project No.
CP1222, Citywide Traffic Signal Safety Project, Public Works Project
No. CP1208, Sewer Pump Station Improvements, Public Works
Project No. EM0902, Auburn Valley Drive-in (temporary dike) Site
Restoration, Public Works Project No. CP0912, the Citywide Guardrail
Improvements, and Public Works Project No. CP0909, the Lakeland
Hills Booster Pump Station Improvements Project. The Committee
also reviewed Resolution No. 4986 relating to the purchase of water
supply from Cascade Water Alliance, Resolution No. 4989 relating to
the bid award for Public Works Project No. CP1207 for the D Street
NE Utility Improvements, the capital project status report, Resolution
No. 4987 authorizing an agreement for engineering services with
Century West Engineering, and the Committee's matrix. The next
regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for
September 16, 2013 at 3:30 p.m.
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D. Finance
Chair Partridge reported the Finance Committee met this evening at
5:30. The Committee reviewed claims vouchers in the amount of
approximately $2 million and payroll vouchers in the amount of $1.6
million. The Committee also reviewed Resolution No. 4985
authorizing acceptance of a $60,000.00 grant for a youth sports field
at Lea Hill Park. Chair Partridge reported a change to Ordinance No.
4985 to delete the third recital paragraph related to no matching share
for the grant. The Committee discussed the Auburn Avenue Theater
lease, proceeds from property sales, Ordinance No. 6476 related to
critical area mitigation regulations, Ordinance No. 6477 related to
rental housing regulations, Ordinance No. 6478 related to mixed-use
development standards in the C1 Light Commercial Zone, Resolution
No. 4986 related to the purchase of wholesale water supply, and
Resolution No. 4989 related,to the D Street NE Utility Improvements.
The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for
September 16, 2013 at 5:30 p.m.
E. Les Gove Community Campus
Chair Wagner reported the Les Gove Community Campus Committee
met August 28, 2013. The Committee discussed the action tracking
matrix, a proposed flag pavilion for the community center, and a draft
community center business plan focused on operating costs. The
next regular meeting of the Les Gove Community Campus Committee
is scheduled for September 24, 2013.
F. Council Operations Committee
The next regular meeting of the Council Operations Committee is
scheduled for October 7, 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.
A. Minutes of the August 19, 2013 Regular Meeting
B. Minutes of the February 28, 2013 Committee of the Whole
C. Claims Vouchers (Partridge/Coleman)
Claims voucher numbers 424846 through 425097 in the amount of
$2,296,606.54 and wire transfers in the amount of $2,049.00 and
dated September 3, 2013.
D. Payroll Vouchers (Partridge/Coleman)
Payroll check numbers 534048 through 534081 in the amount of
$307,488.78 electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of
$1 ,278,059.99 for a grand total of $1,585,548.77 for the period
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covering August 15, 2013 to August 28, 2013.
E. Public Works Project No. CP0912 (Wagner/Dowdy)
City Council award Contract No. 13-03 to Petersen Brothers, Inc. on
their low bid of $385,494.50 for Project No. CP0912, Citywide
Guardrail Improvements
F. Public Works Project No. CP0909 (Wagner/Dowdy)
City Council approve Final Pay Estimate No. 22 to Contract No. 10-23
in the amount of $20,908.07 and accept construction of Project No.
CP0909 Lakeland Hills Booster Pump Station Improvements Project
G. Public Works Project No. CP1222 (Wagner/Dowdy)
City Council grant permission to Advertise for Bids for Project No.
CP1222 Citywide Traffic Signal Safety Improvements
H. Public Works Project No. EM0902 (Wagner/Dowdy)
City Council award Small Works Contract No. 13-13 to Henderson
Partners, LLC on their low bid of $63,904.00 plus Washington State
sales tax of $6,070.88 for a total contract price of $69,974.88 for
Project No. EM0902 Auburn Valley Drive-In Site Restoration
Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded
to approve the Consent Agenda as modified (Public Works Project
No. CP1207 removed).
The Consent Agenda includes minutes, claims and payroll
vouchers, and public works projects.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
VII. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6476 (Backus/Welch)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
amending section 16.10.110 of the Auburn City Code relating to the
location of critical area mitigation
Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Holman seconded
to adopt Ordinance No. 6476.
Ordinance No. 6476 will allow wetland mitigation outside the city limits
of Auburn when ecologically preferable.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Ordinance No. 6477 (Backus/Welch)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
amending Sections 5.22.020, 5.22.040, 18.04.330, 18.04.340,
18.04.350, 18.04.360, 18.04.794, 18.07.020, and 18.31 .130 of the
City Code, creating new Sections 18.04.249 and 18.04.677 of the City
code, repealing Section 18.04.180 of the City Code, and amending
the City of Auburn Fee Schedule, related to rental housing
Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Holman seconded
to adopt Ordinance No. 6477.
Ordinance No. 6477 relates to student and rental housing and will
alleviate neighborhood concerns with health and safety, parking, and
noise.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
C. Ordinance No. 6478 (Backus/Welch)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
amending Section 18.57.030 of the Auburn City Code related to the C-
1 Light Commercial Zone and Mixed-Use Development Standards
Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Holman seconded
to adopt Ordinance No. 6478.
Ordinance No. 6478 relates to amendments to the mixed-use
standards in the C1 Light Commercial Zone.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
D Ordinance No. 6479 (Backus/Welch)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
approving the final plat of Lakeland Villas
Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Holman seconded
to adopt Ordinance No. 6479.
Ordinance No. 6479 approves the final plat for Lakeland Villas, which
includes the creation of 81 lots and seven tracts for open space,
landscaping, access, and pedestrian facilities.
Councilmember Wagner expressed concern the plat includes 3,400 to
3,500 square foot lots.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
VIII. RESOLUTIONS
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A. Resolution No. 4985 (Backus/Faber)
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 King County accepting grant funds for
youth sports facilities
Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Holman seconded
to adopt Resolution No. 4985.
Resolution No. 4985 authorizes the acceptance of a $60,000.00 grant
and requires a $12,500.00 matching share.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Resolution No. 4986 (Wagner/Dowdy)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute agreements between
the City of Auburn and Cascade Water Alliance for the purchase and
sale of credits relating to permanent and reserve wholesale water
supply capacity
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4986.
Resolution No. 4986 authorizes the purchase of three million gallons
per day (MGD) of permanent water supply and up to seven MGD in
temporary water supply from Cascade Water Alliance. The City's
average water use is five MGD, although the City can peak at about
20 MGD during the summer.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
C. Resolution No. 4987 (Peloza/Coleman)
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 Century West Engineering Corp., for
civil engineering services at the Auburn Municipal Airport
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Osborne
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4987.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
D. Resolution No. 4989
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 the lowest responsible bidder for
Public Works Contract Number 13-10, Project Number CP1207, D
Street NE Utility Improvements
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Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4989.
Councilmember Wagner stated the public works project item was
moved from the Consent Agenda to a resolution that would allow the
Mayor to award the bid to the lowest responsible bidder, if it is within
110 percent of the budget, and to avoid a delay of the construction
start date.
Councilmember Wales indicated she would vote against the
resolution. Councilmember Wales stated public works contracts
should be reviewed and awarded by the City Council.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-1 Councilmember Wales voted no.
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 on her attendance at the graduation
ceremony for the 30th Community Emergency Response Team
(CERT) class and the ribbon cutting ceremony for Valley Christian
Schools.
Councilmember Wagner reported on his attendance at the second
meeting of the King County Solid Waste Division on the new transfer
station selection process and a charity breakfast at the airport
benefiting the scholarship fund for the aircraft pilots association.
Councilmember Wales reported on activities of the King County Board
of Health, including implementation of the Affordable Health Care Act
and disposal of unused over-the counter and prescription drugs.
Councilmember Holman reported on his on-going efforts to establish a
monument commemorating the American ideal of civil
rights. Councilmember Holman is exploring possible
funding opportunities for the monument.
Councilmember Peloza reported on his attendance at the South
County Area Transportation Board meeting which included discussion
of Metro funding, a meeting conducted by the King County Solid
Waste Division on the potential need for a new solid waste transfer
station, and the King County Water Pollution Abatement Advisory
Committee meeting. Councilmember Peloza reminded the Auburn
International Farmers Market will be held Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to
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3:00 p.m.
Councilmember Osborne reported that the Regional Transit
Committee has not met recently as members are focusing on
implementing reductions in service due to transit budget cuts.
Councilmember Partridge reported on his attendance at the Regional
Law, Safety and Justice Committee meeting where discussions
included public safety and mental health issues, crisis intervention
training for police, and forensic intensive supportive housing.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Lewis commented on the Sound Cities position on the King
County Solid Waste Division transfer station study, the new educators
breakfast, the Sound Cities meeting, King County Councilmember
Pete von Reichbauer's Good Egg Breakfast, and the South
Correctional Entity (SCORE) meeting.
X. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 8:52 p.m., Mayor Lewis recessed the meeting for a five minute
intermission and then to executive session for approximately 20 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: City Attorney Daniel B. Heid, Planning and
Development Director Nancy Welch, Advisor to the Mayor Michael Hursh,
Chief of Police Bob Lee, and Human Resources and Risk Management
Director Brenda Heineman. It was indicated that potential action by the
Council could occur following the executive and closed sessions.
At 9:20 p.m., the executive and closed sessions were extended an
additional five minutes.
At 9:24 p.m., Mayor Lewis reconvened the regular meeting.
City Attorney Heid read the title of Resolution No. 4988:
Resolution No. 4988
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
approving the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of
Auburn and the Auburn Police Management Association for 2013-2015
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Osborne seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 4988.
The resolution concludes negotiations with the Police Management
Association for 2013-2015.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
XI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
APPROV thi ilo` - day of '� oc:�zo,LzN 2013.
Peter . Lewis, Danielle Daskam, City Clerk
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