HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-07-2013 10-7-2013 * City Council Meeting
AaTroF_ October 7, 2013 - 7:30 PM
te : s. 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. 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, Human Resources and Risk
Management Director Brenda Heineman, Human Resources and Risk
Management Assistant Director Rob Roscoe, Finance Director
Shelley Coleman, Chief of Police Bob Lee, Advisor to the Mayor
Michael Hursh, Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber,
Economic Development Manager Doug Lein City Attorney Daniel B.
Heid, Public Works Director Dennis Dowdy, and Deputy City Clerk
Shawn Campbell.
C. Announcements, Appointments, and Presentations
There was no announcements, appointments or presentations.
D. Agenda Modifications
An updated agenda was provided to Council prior to the meeting.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1 . 2013 - 2014 Mid Biennial Budget Public Hearing No. 1 (Coleman)
Director Coleman presented a Power Point presentation for the
2013-2014 Mid Biennial Budget update. Director
Coleman reviewed the schedule of public hearings and Council
Committee meetings for the 2013 - 2014 Mid Biennial Budget
update. The preliminary property tax assessed valuation is
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up approximately six percent for 2014. The federal budget,
Marketplace Fairness Act and integration with streamlined sales
tax will have an impact on the economy. The labor
agreements and the annexation sales tax credit that sunsets in
mid 2017 will also have an impact on the upcoming budget.
At 7:43 p.m., Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing on the 2013
- 2014 Mid Biennial Budget. 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.
Bonnie Tiansing, 29609 57th Place South, Auburn
Ms. Tiansing said she represents the No North Auburn Garbage
Committee. She proposed the transfer station stay in Algona.
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 23, 2013. The Committee forwarded to full Council for
consideration the Century West Task Assignment No. 1 and
Resolution No. 4991 regarding the Wildlife Habitat Assessment at the
Auburn Municipal Airport. The Committee also discussed the Auburn
Valley Humane Society, pet licensing, Ordinance No. 6480,
Resolution No. 4993, and received public comment from John Brekke
regarding siting a transfer station in Auburn. The Committee also
discussed their project matrix. The next regular meeting of the
Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for October 14, 2013 at
3:30 p.m.
B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Backus reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met September 23, 2013. The Committee discussed the
King County Transfer Station, Ordinance No. 6480, the Auburn
Avenue Theater lease, business licensing, the final briefing on the
flood plain management plan, Ordinance No. 6482, and the multi
family property tax exemption. The Committee also discussed the City
moratorium on cannabis. The next regular meeting of the Planning
and Community Development Committee is scheduled for October 14,
2013 at 5:00 p.m.
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C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met this
afternoon. The Committee reviewed right of way permits for the
Veterans Day and Santa Parades, the Halloween Harvest festival and
Multi Care Health System, the Committee also reviewed two change
orders for the SCADA system, and on call professional services
agreement for survey services. The Committee discussed the
Gateway project, Ordinance No. 6482, Resolution No. 4999, the
Capital Projects status report, significant infrastructure projects by
others and the action tracking matrix. The Committee had a
joint session with the Planing and Community
Development Committee to hear a briefing on the redevelopment of
the drive in site (Robertson Properties Group Gateway Project). The
next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for
October 25, 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
approximately $2.5 million and payroll vouchers in the amount of $1.5
million. The Committee also forwarded to full Council for consideration
Ordinance No. 6482, Resolution No. 4993 and Resolution No.
4999. The Committee also discussed Resolution No. 4991, Century
West task order, Symphony Orchestra contracts, and the Washington
Cities Insurance Authority Risk assessment. The next regular meeting
of the Finance Committee is scheduled for October 21, 2013 at 5:30
p.M.
E. Les Gove Community Campus
The next regular Les Gove Community Campus meeting is scheduled
for October 10, 2013
F. Council Operations Committee
The next regular meeting of the Council Operations Committee is
scheduled for November 4, 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. September 16, 2013 Regular Meeting Minutes
B. Claims Vouchers (Partridge/Coleman)
Claims Voucher numbers 425314 through 425613 in the amount of
$2,564,309.54 and two wire transfers numbers 0134 and 0135 in the
amount of $1167.00 and dated October 7, 2013.
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C. Payroll Vouchers (Partridge/Coleman)
Payroll check numbers 534112 through 534155 in the amount of
$314,031 .04 electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of
$1 ,274,563.12 for a grand total of $1 ,588,594.16 for the period
covering September 12, 2013 to October 2, 2013
D. Public Works Project No. C524A (Change Order 17) (Wagner/Dowdy)
City Council approve Change Order No. 17 in the amount of
$107,595.07 to Contract No. AG-C 401 for work on Project No.
C524A, SCADA System Improvements
E. Public Works Project No. C524A (Change Order 18) (Wagner/Dowdy)
City Council approve Change Order No. 18 in the amount of
$243,747.42 to Contract No. AG-C 401 for work on Project No.
C524A, SCADA System Improvements
F. Century West Task Order (Peloza/Coleman)
City Council approve engineering design services for proposed
improvements at Auburn Municipal Airport
G. Annual On-Call Survey Agreement Amendment (Wagner/Dowdy)
City Council approve an amendment to the Annual On-Call
Professional Service Agreement for Survey Services (AG-C-358) for
2013
Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded
to approve the Consent Agenda.
The Consent Agenda includes minutes, claims and payroll vouchers,
public works projects and agreements.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
The was no new business.
VII. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6480 (Backus/Faber)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
creating a new Chapter 2.97 of the Auburn City Code, defining a
process for considering requests for placement of monuments,
memorials and structures to be located in City parks and on City
property
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Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Holman seconded
to adopt Ordinance No. 6480.
Deputy Mayor Backus stated the ordinance establishes a process for
the Council regarding future requests from organizations for
monuments or funds for a monuments on City property.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Ordinance No. 6482 (Backus/Welch)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
amending sections 3.60.036, 3.94.040 and 3.94.060 of the City of
Auburn Code relating to tax exemptions
Councilmember Partridge moved and Councilmember Wales
seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 6482.
Councilmember Partridge stated the tax exemption already exists in
the City. The amendment simply makes the exemption relevant to
the current market.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
VIII. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 4991 (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 Mead & Hunt, Inc., for a Wildlife and
Habitat Assessment at the Auburn Municipal Airport
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Osborne
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4991.
Councilmember Peloza said the assessment is required by the
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and is being funded mostly by
grants. The FAA will pay ninety percent of the cost of the assessment,
the State of Washington will pay for five percent and the City will pay
the remaining five percent. Once the assessment is complete, the
FAA will determine if the City needs to mitigate the wildlife at the
airport.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Resolution No. 4993 (Partridge/Heineman)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn approving the
Interlocal Agreement between the City of Auburn and Association of
Washington Cities Employee Benefit Trust for health care
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Councilmember Partridge moved and Councilmember Wales
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4993.
Councilmember Partridge stated the agreement is with Association of
Washington Cites for employee health care.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
C. Resolution No. 4999 (BackusiWelch)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
amending Resolution No. 4920 related to temporary reduction of
certain fees by changing the eligibility date
Councilmember Partridge moved and Councilmember Wales
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4999.
Councilmember Partridge stated the tax exemption credits will expire
by the end of 2013. The City needed additional time to complete all of
the requirements.
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 on her attendance at the swearing in
of a new police officer, the interview of a candidate for the
Comprehensive Plan Visioning Project, Employee Recognition
luncheon, the ribbon cutting for Remax Reality South, Auburn Tourism
Board meeting, the Committee of the Whole meeting, the Auburn
Police property crimes presentation at the Senior Center, a
neighborhood meeting, and the See Ya Later Foundation Auction and
Banquet.
Councilmember Wagner reported on his attendance at the Good Eggs
Breakfast, the Valley Regional Fire Authority Board meeting, the Art
Commission meeting and the Regional Access Mobility Project
(RAMP) meeting.
Councilmember Wales reported she attended the opening day at
Green River Community College, the Puyallup River Watershed
meeting, the Sound Cities Association meeting, and the Pierce
Counties Cities and Towns meeting.
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Councilmember Holman reported he attended the Gator Fest at Green
River Community College, the Washington State Forensic
Investigation Council meeting, the second anniversary of the SCORE
facility, and the Green River Community College Foundation Board
strategic planning retreat.
Councilmember Peloza reported he attended the Metropolitan Solid
Waste Advisory Committee meeting, the Auburn Police Department
open house, the Regional Water Quality Committee meeting,
Employee Recognition luncheon, Sound Cities networking dinner, and
the Committee of the Whole meeting. He also reported the Auburn
International Farmers Market has completed another successful
season. The next Farmers Market will be June 8, 2014.
Councilmember Osborne reported he attended the Good Eggs
Breakfast, the Employee Recognition luncheon, the Katherine and
Reta House luncheon, Sound Cities Networking dinner, and the
Master Builders Representative meeting.
Councilmember Partridge reported on his attendance at the Sound
Cities Association networking dinner, the Police Property Crimes
presentation, the Nike Outlet Collection ribbon cutting, and the
Regional Law, Safety and Justice Committee meeting.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Lewis thanked Councilmember Holman for his comments on
the SCORE facility and noted the City has already seen cost savings
from contracting court services with King County.
Mayor Lewis commented that the State of Washington will need
to complete the Highway 509, Highway 167, and Auburn Way and
West Valley Highway freight corridors in order to stay competitive with
other ports in the region.
Mayor Lewis reported on his attendance at the Good Eggs Breakfast,
Gator Fest where he presented the history of Green River, the
Republic of Korea National Day, the See Ya Later Foundation
Banquet and the King County meeting on the proposed Transfer
Station sites.
X. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 9:01 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).
Department directors and staff required for the executive included: City
Attorney Daniel B. Heid, Director Dowdy, Director Coleman, and Director
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Heineman. It was indicated that potential action by the Council could occur
following the executive session.
At 9:23 p.m. Mayor Lewis reconvened the regular meeting.
Councilmember Wagner moved the City approve the settlement
agreement and release between the City of Auburn and Paul Fong and
Nancy Fong in full settlement of King County Superior Court Case # 11-2-
35262-5KNT as to City of Auburn claims against Paul Fong and Nancy
Fong. Councilmember Peloza seconded the motion.
Councilmember Wagner stated the agreement is the settlement of the
lawsuit as to the final defendant in a case where the City sued to enforce
plat requirement for a plat initially started under King County Codes for an
area in the Lea Hill annexation area. This action sought to hold
accountable those who failed to take required action.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
XI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 9:24 p.m.
A RO he ay of October, 2013.
Peter B. Lewis, Mayor Shawn Campbell, Deputy City Clerk
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