HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-02-2013 * City Council Meeting
crrvoF. -�� • December 2, 2013 - 7:30 PM
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, Bilf
Peloza, John Partridge, Largo Wales, Wayne Osbome, and John ,
Holman.
Departme�t directors and staff inembers present: Assistant Directo� of
Public Works Dennis Dowdy, Assistant Director of Planning and
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Develo ment Jeff Tate, Ci Attome Daniel B.. Heid, Economic
Development Manager poug Lein, Police Commander Mark Caillier,
Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Innovation and Technology
Director Ron Tiedeman, Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl
Faber and Deputy City Clerk Shawn Campbell.
C. Announcements, Appoinfinents, and Presentations
There was no announcement, appointment or presentation.
D. Agenda Modifications
It was clarified that the Finance Committee moved Resolution No..
5011 forward to the Council.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS $ CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
There was no public hearing.
B. Audience Pactic.ip.ation
This is the place on fhe agenda where the public is invifed to speak to
the City Council on any issue. Those wishing to speak are reminded to
sign in on the form provided.
Roger Flygare, 140 South 294th Place, Federal Way
Mr. Flygare thanked those who were involved in consideration of Joint
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Vietnam War Memorial. He-spoke in favor of the Memorial.
Jesse Jose, 6421 Nathan Avenue SE, Aubum
Mr. Jose thanked Depufy MayorNancy Backus and Mayor Pete
Lewis for their work related to the Vietnam War Memorial. Mr. Jose
stated theAmerican flag is the only flag that should be flown at
Veterans Memorial Park and placing the Joint Vietnam Veterans
Memorial at Les Gove Park is a good compromise. He hopes the
veterans will unite.
Tai Nguyen 14210 15th Place W, Lynnwood
Mr. Nguyen is a board member of the Vietnamese
American Community of King and Snohomish County. He thanked the
Council for considering a Joint War Memorial. He said the Memorial
will emphasize the help the United States gave to the people of South
Vietnam. He thanked the Council for considering the project.
Khara Nixon, 410 8th St SW, Aubum
Ms. Nixon stated the company she works_for, Best Western
Peppertree Inn, relies on.the work the Aubum Area Chamber of
Commerce provides in tourism promotion. She requested the Council
support the contract with the Chamber to promote tourism.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for Council review.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Municipal Services
Chair Peloza reported the Municipal Services Committee met
November 25, 2013. The Committee discussed and
tabled Ordinance No. 6466 relating to inattentive drivers. The
Committee also discussed the request for proposals for photo
enforcement, Resolution No. 5012 and Ordinance No. 6474. The
Committee also received briefings on the street sweeping schedule
and the Auburn Valley Humane Society. The next regular meeting ofi
the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for December 9, 2013
at 3:30.
B. Planning 8 Community Development
Chair Backus reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met November 25, 2013. The Committee conside[ed
Resolution No. 5012, Ordinance No. 6465 and Ordinance No. 6489.
The Committee also discussed Ordinance No. 6474, Ordinance No.
6488, Resolution No. 4913, Resolution No. 5001, Resolution
No. 5004 and the Comprehensive Downtown Parking Management
Program. The next regular meeting of the Planning and Community
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Development Committee is scheduled for December 9, 2013 at 5:00
p.m.
C. Public Works
Chair Wagner reported the Public Works Committee met this
aftemoon at 3:30. The Committee approved award of Public Works
Project CP1222 - Citywide Traffic Signal Safety Improvements, Public
Works On-call Agreements, final pay estimate and acceptance of
Public Works Project EM0902 -Aubum Valley Drive-in Site
Restoration, Resolution No. 5001 and Resolution No. 5004.
The Committee also discussed Resolution No. 4913, Resolution
No. 5011, water ri�hts, capital projects and significant projects being
completed by outside entities. The next regular meeting of the Public
Works Committee is scheduled for December 16, 2013 at 3:30 p.m.
D. Finance
Chair Partridge reported the Finance Co.mmittee met this evening at
5:30. The Committee reviewed claims vouchers in the amount of
approximately $2.2 million and payroll vouchers in the amount of
approximately $1.7 million. The Committee also forwarded to full
Council for consideration Ordinance No. 6474, Resolution No. 4913,
Resolution No. 5009 and Resolution No. 5011. The Committee also
discussed Ordinance No. 6488, Resolution No. 5006 and
Resolution No. 5014. The next regular meeting of the Finance
Committee is scheduled for December 16, 2013:
E. Les Gove Community Campus
The next regular meeting of the Les Gove Community Campus
Committee has been rescheduled to meet on December 4, 2013 at
5:00 p.m.
F. Council Operations Committee
Depury Mayor Backus reported the Council Operations Committee
met this evening at 5:Q0. The Committee discussed Standing Gouncil
Committee assignments. The Committee developed two potential
options that will be brought forward for full Council consideraUon at the
December 16, 2013 Council meeting. The Committee may require
a special meeting on�December 12, 2013 to reconsider Standing
Committee assignments. The next regular meeting of the Council
Operations Committee is scheduled for January 6, 2014 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 tiy one motion in the form listed.
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A. November 18, 2013 Regular Meeting Minutes
B. Claims Vouchers (Partricige/Coleman)
Claims voucher numbers 426246 through 426448 in the amount of
$2,228,919.51 and one wire fransfer in the amounf of$546.00 and
dated December2, 2013.
C. Payroll Vouchers (Partridge/Coleman)
Payroll check numbers 534256 through 534329 in the amount of
$386,209.32 electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of
$1,325,225.31 fora grand total of$1;711,434.63 for the period
covering Novemberl4, 2013 to November 27, 2013.
D. Annual On-CaII Agreements (Wagner/Dowdy)
City Council approve the Annual On-Call Professional Service
Agreements and Amendments for 2014
E. Public Works Project No. EM0902 (Wagner/Dowdy)
Approve FinalPay Estimate No. 2 to Small Works Contract No. 13-13
in the amount of�14,692.78 and accePt Construction of ProjectNo.
EM0902, Aubum Valley Drive-In Site Restoration
F. Public Works Project No. CP1222 (WagneNDowdy)
Permission to award Contracf No. 13-1b to Valley Electric Co. on their
low bid of$351,662.00 for Froject No. CP1222, Citywide Traffic Signal
Safety Improvements
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 contracts.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
VL NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
VII. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6465 (BacKus/Faber)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Aubum, Washington
adding Chapter 2.22 to the Aubum City Code relating to parks
Depury Mayor Backus moVed and Councilmember Holman seconded
to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6465.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Ordinance No. 6481 (Partridge/Coleman)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Aubum, Washington,
amending Ordinance No. 6432, the 2013-2014 Biennial Budget
Orclinance, as amended by Ordinance No. 6456, Ordinance No. 6462,
Ordinance No. 6472, and Or.dinance No. 6473, authorizing
amendment to the City of Aubum 2013-2014 budget as set forth in
Schedule ''A" and Schedule "B"
Councilmember Partridge moved and Councilmember Wales
seconded`to adopt Ordinance No. 6481.
Councilmember Partridge stated Ordinance No. 6481 is the fifth
budget amendment for 2013.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
C. Ordinance No. 6474 (Partridge/Coleman)
An Ordinance of the City Council of fhe City of Aubum, Washington,
Amending Ordinance No. 6432, the 2013-2014 Biennial Budget
Ordinance, as Amended.by Ord'tnance No. 6456 Ordinance No. 6462,
Ordinance No. 6472, Ordinance No. 6473, Ordinance No. 6481, and .
Authorizing Amendment to the.City of Au6um 2013-2014 Budget as
SetForth in Schedule "A" and Schedule "B"
Councilmember Partridge moved and Councilmember Wales
seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 6474..
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
D. Ordinance No. 6489 (Backus/Tate)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Aubum, Washington,
relating to Planning; adopting Comprehensive Plan Map and Text
Amendments pursuant fo the provisions of RCW Chapter 36.70A
Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Holman seconded
to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6489.
Deputy Mayor Backus stated Ordinance No. 6489 incorporates
Capital Facilities Plansfor the. City or Auburn and the Federal Way,
Kent, Dieringer and Aubum School Districts, and includes
Comprehensive Plan map and text amendments.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
VIII. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 4913 (Partridge/Coleman)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City ofAubum, Washington,
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identifying the City CounciPs desire to move forward with funding
preparations for the City of Auburn Community Center
� Councilmember Partridge yielded movement of Resolution No. 4913
to Councilmember Wagner.
Councilmember Wagnermoved and CouncilmemberPartridge
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 4913.
Councilmember Wagner stated Resolution No. 4913 defines the intent.
of the City Council. The funding for the project is included
in Ordinance No. 6474.
Mayor Lewis noted the first study regarding a community center was
started around 1980.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Resolution No. 5001 (Wagner/Dowdy)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor to execute a Public V1lay Agreement between
the City of Aubum and Level 3 Communications LLC
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5001.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
C. Resolution No. 5004 (Wagner/Dowdy)
A Resolution of the City Council of the Ciry of Auburn, Washington;
setting a public hearing to consider the vacation of the alley between
South Division Street and A Street SE, South of East Main Street,
within the City of Au.burn, Washington
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to introduce and adopt Resolution No. 5004.
Councilmember Wagner noted the City will still hold the easement for
the utilities.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
D. Resolution No. 5006 (Peloza/Tiedeman)
A Resolution of the City Cou,ncil of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreementbetween the City of
Auburn and ID Consulting Solutions, LLC for wireless access point
services
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Osbome
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5006.
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Councilmember Peloza stated Resolution No. 5006 will enhance
wireless solutions for City and Police communications.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
E. Resolution No. 5009 (Partridge/Coleman)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City ofAubum, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute an agreement for
services between the City of Aubum and the Aubum Area Chamber of
Commerce to operate a visitor infocmation center, promote tourism
awareness within the Ciry and to provide services associated with
supporfing the City's economic development efForts
Councilmember Partridge moved and Councilmember Wales
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5009.
Councilmember Partridge thanked Aubum Area Chamber of
Commerce Chief Executive OfFcec Nancy Wyatt for her efforts and
work related to tourism promotion and economic development for the
City of Aubum.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
F. Resolution No. 5011 (Wagner/Dowdy)
A Resolution of the City of Aubum, Washington, declaring certain
items of property as surplus and authorizing their disposal
Councilmember Partridge moved and Councilmember Wales
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5011.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
G. Resolution No. 5012 (Backus/Faber)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Aubum, Washington,
approving the request for plabement of a Joint Vietnam Veterans
Memorial to be located in Les Gove Park
(For clarification of these minutes, Mayor Lewis moved Resolution No.
5012 to the first action item on the agenda.)
Deputy Mayor Backus stated when Resolution No. 5012 came before
the Planning and Community Development Committee last week there
was standing room only at the meeting. Concem was expressed
regarding placing the Memorial in Les Gove Park was less than the
Memorial deserved. Les Gove:Park is the City's main park. Deputy
MayorBackus stated there will be a community center at Les Gove
Park in the future, and she would like to see a memorial park at Les
Gove Park also. She believes the Joint Vietnam War Memorial will be
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a great start. It was noted that, in the English translation, the United
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States will be listed first on the Memorial.
Mayor Lewis called for a five minute recess at 7:49 p.m.
At 7:53 p.m. Mayor Lewis reconvened the regular meeting.
Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Holman seconded
to adopt Resolution No. 5012.
Councilmember Wales stated veterans are veterans and she believes
the Joint�etnam Veterans Memorial should be in Veterans Memorial
Park; however, she stated the compromise is acceptable.
Councilmember Peloza stated as a member of the Veterans of
Foreign Wars, he is pleased with the comprise.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
H. Resolution No. 5014 (BackuslTate)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Aubum Washington
related to downtown redevelopment; authorizing the Mayor to extend
the term of a Memorandum of Agreement with Ceradimm, LLC and
the term of an option to purchase real property with Ceradimm, LLC,
both approved by adoption of Resolution 4675, and to extend'the tecm
of an Exclusive Lease or Sale Listing Agreement with Coldwell Banker
Danforth and Associates until December 31, 2015
Deputy Mayor Backus moved and Councilmember Holman seconded
to adopt Resolution No. 5014.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
IX. REPORTS
At #his time the Mayor and City Council may report on significant items
associated with fheir appointed positions on federal, state, regional and
local organizations.
A. From the Council
Deputy Mayor Backus reported she attended the Muckleshoot Tribe
Global meeting, the Sound Cities Networking Dinner, a memorial
service for Ra� Sherman, and the Pioneer Elementary pep rally for the
Stanley Security Safer Schools grant competition.
Councilmember Wagner reported on his attendance at the Aubum
Muckleshoot Tribe Global.meeting, the Sound Cities Assoaation
Annual Meeting and the Pierce County Regional Council meeting.
Councilmember Wales reported she attended the Sound Cities
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Association meeting and the Pierce County Regional Council
meeting. She also reported she was appointed to the King County
Board of Health and the Environmental Issues Committee.
Councilmember Holman reported he attended the Aubum Information
Systems GIS Day activities, the ground breaking at Green River
Community College for the Student Life Building, the Sound Cities
Networking dinner, and he participated in the branding exercise
for Green River Community College. Councilmember Holman
reported he was appointed for a second term to the Growth
Management Board and the Economic Development Board of King
County.
Councilmember Peloza provided the Council with the history and
information on the future for the Aubum Municipal Airport. He
reported he attended the Muckleshoot Tribe Global meeting and the
Sound Cities Association meeting. He reported he was appointed to
the Sound Cities Regional Policy Committee.
Councilmember Osbome reported he attended the Regional Transit
Committee meeting where he was appointed to a voting position on
the committee.
Councilmember Partridge gave no report.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Lewis stated the Aubum City Councilmembers are very
active on both local and national committees. The Councilmembers
are considered part time, however, they put in numerous hours and a
great deal of effort on behalf of the City of Aubum. He thanked them
for their dedication and hard work for the City.
Mayor Lewis stated he is looking forvvard to increasing the partnership
with the Muckleshoot Tribe. He is also working with Valley Cities
regarding the Gateway Project.
Mayor Lewis thanked the Council fortheir work on the Community
Center and the Joint Vietnam War Memorial.
X. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 9:00 p.m., Mayor Lewis recessed the meeting to executive session for
approximately five minutes to discuss pending/potential litigation pursuant
to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i).
Department directors and staff required for the executive session included:
Ciry Attorney Daniel B. Heid and Assistant Director of Public Works
Dowdy.
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At 9:03 p.m. Mayor Lewis reconvened the regular meeting.
Councilmemb.er Wagner moved and CouncilmemberPeloza seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5045.
Resolution No. 5015
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Aubum, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a settlement agreement
between the City of Auburn and Donovan Brothers Commercial
Construction for Traffic Impact Fee Credits
Councilmember Wagner stated the credits are for traffic improvements that
were at the expense of the developer.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
XI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further busine.ss to come before the City Council, the
meeting adjoumed at 9:05 p.m.
AP ROVED day of December, 2013.
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Peter B. Lewis, Mayor .�Shawn Campbell, De uty i#y Clerk
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