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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-06-2014 * City Council Meeting unoF `���. January 6, 2014 - 7:30 PM Auburn City Hall WAS H I NGTON MI N UTES I. CALL TO ORDER A. Flag Salute Mayor Nancy Backus 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: Deputy Mayor Wagner, Bill Peloza; " Largo Wales, Wayne Osbome, John Holman, Claude DaCorsi, and Yolanda Trout. Department Directors and staff members present: Director of Administration Michael Hursh, City Attomey Daniel B. Heid, Assistant Director of Planning and Development Jeff Tate, Acting City Engineer Ingrid Gaub, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Acting Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Rob Roscoe, Chief of Police Bob Lee, Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Innovation and Technology Director Ron Tiedeman, Economic Development Manager poug Lein, Engineering Aide Amber Mund, and Ciry Clerk Danielle Daskam. � C. Announcements, Appointments, and Presentations 1. Miss Aubum & Miss Aubum's Outstanding Teen Scholarship Program Days Mayor Backus to proclaim January24th and January 25th as Miss Aubum & Miss Aubum's Outstanding Teen Scholarship Program Days in Auburn. Miss Aubum contestants and Miss Auburn Outstanding Teen contestants introduced themselves and their sponsors and described their platforms. Miss Aubum contestants in attendance included: Morgan Warren sponsored by the Rotary Club of Au6um, Sarah Gleason sponsored 6y the Kiwanis Club of Auburn, Hannah Wood sponsored by Don Small and Son, Emma Wanner sponsored by Sound Credit Union, Ashley Larson sponsored by Scotty's Construction, Katelyn Durrant sponsored by Cascade Eye and Skin Center, De'Djuana Simpson sponsored by Longhom Barbecue, Alyssa Mesina sponsored by American Page 1 of 9 Solutions, Erin Fischer sponsored by Oddfellas Pub and Eatery, Savannah Stephen-Borer sponsored by Aubum Kiwanis of the Valley, Kristen Durrant sponsored by Jerry Honeysett, Sophie Nelson sponsored by HBT Insurance, Syndee Babcock sponsored by Space Management, Elizabeth Keeley sponsored by Molen Orthodontics, and Jacque Guyette sponsored by Aubum Chevrolet_. Miss Aubum Outstanding Teen contestants in attendance included: Vivian Dao, Stellsie Thackeray, Bailey Williams, Megan Bass, Madison Truscan, Sylvia Jones, Evelyn Crisotomo, Sophie Tekola, Lexie Smith, and Rovine Sincioco. Mayor Backus introduced MissAubum Scholarship officers in attendance: Tamie Bothell; President; Jim Kleinbeck, Vice President; Angie Kleinbeck, Treasurer; Emily Hursh, Secretary; and Co-Executive Directors Tamie Bothell and Lonna Graves. Other board members and volunteers in the audience were also recognized. Mayor Backus, who worked with the Miss Auburn Scholarship Program for thirty-three'years, read a proclamation declaring January 24th and January 25th as Miss Aubum and Miss Aubum's Outstanding Teen Scholarship Program Day in the city of Aubum. 2. Human Trafficking Awareness Month Mayor Backus to proclaim January,2014 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month in fhe city of Aubum. Mayor Backus read and presented a proclamation declaring January 2014 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month in the city of Aubum to Linda Myers, Core Leader and Co-founder of the. Southeast King County Coalition Against Trafficking (SEKCAT). D. Agenda Modifications A revised version of Ordinance No. 6492 was distributed prior to the City Council meeting. IL CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings 1. Right-of-Way Vacation No. V1-13 (Osbome/Gaub) City Council to conduct a public hearing on the application by Plan A Development LLC for the vacation of right-of-way locatetl af the alley between South Division Street and A Street SE, south of East Main Street. Engineering Aide Amber Mund presented the staff report on the request to vacate the alley befinreen South Division Street and A Page 2 of 9 Street SE south of East Main Street. The alley was dedicated as right-of-way in 1886 through the dedication of the original plat ofthe City. Plan A Development LLC is the applicant for the vacation and is proposing the vacation in order to create a more cohesive development on adjoining properties. Staff recommends approval of the vacation provided that easements are reserved for utilities and public access easement for the purpose of allowing vehicular, pedestrian, and emergency access to parcels adjacent to the vacated right-of-way. No compensation is required of the applicant since the right-of- way was originally acquired through dedication at no cost to the City. Staff noted that public benefit from the right-of-way includes decreased right-of-way maintenance obligation by the City and an 'increase in downtown commercial development and sales tax revenue. Mayor Backus opened the public hearing. Virginia Haugen, 2503 R Street SE, Aubum Ms. Haugen spoke against the alley vacation. There being no further comment, Mayor Backus closed the public hearing. B. Audience Participation This is the p/ace on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the City Council on any issue. Those wishing to speak arie reminded to sign in on the form provided. Kristina Driessen, 16 A Street SE, Aubum Ms. Driessen, who has a law practice on A Street SE, spoke regarding the impact of changes in parking near her business. She stated that the parking changes have negatively affected her business and other 6usinesses in the area. Giovanni Di Quattro, owner of The Rainbow Cafe on East Main Street, Aubum Mr. Di Quattro spoke regarding the transfer of sixteen parking spaces that were previously City owned public parking and are now owned'by Chase Bank. Mr. Di Quattro questioned the property exchange and reported he has iost business due to the loss of public parking near his business. Assistant Planning and Development Director Jeff Tate explained the Page 3 of 9 ' land exchange that occu[red between the City and Chase Bank, which was for the parking area across A Street SE for 16 parking spaces in the parking lot north of Safeway. Mr. Tate reported that approximately 80 public parking spaces remain behind East Main Street and north of Safeway. Mr. Tate stated that conversations are ongoing regarding the public use of the 16 parking spaces during non- banking hours. Virginia Haugen, 2503 R Street SE, Aubum Ms. Haugen spoke regarding the need for parking in the downtown area. Veronica Willer, 1408 1.1th Street NE, Aubum Ms. Willer spoke regarding the need for additional public parking in the downtown area. C. Correspondence There was no correspondence for Council review. III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Municipal Services Chair Peloza reported the Municipal Services Committee did not meet on December 23, 2013. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for January 13,2014 at 3:30 p.m. B. Planning 8� Community Development Chair Holman reported the Planning and Community Development Committee last met on December 9, 2013. The Committee received the annual update irom the Arts Commission. The Committee reviewed Resolution N. 5010, Ordinance No. 6488, Ordinance No. 6492, and Phase 2 City Hall remodel project. The next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for January 13, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. C. Public Works Chair Osbome repo�ted the Public Works Committee met this aftemoon at 3:30. The Committee reviewed Ordinance No. 6484 relating to the vacation of an alley and discussed arterial and collector pavement projects for 2014, speed cushions design standards, the capital project status report; significant infrastructure projects 6y other jurisdictions, the Committee's action tracking matrix, and traffic impact fees. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for January 21, 2014 at 3;30 p,m. D. Finance Page 4 of 9 Chair Wales reported the:Finance Committee met this evening at 5:00. The Committee reviewed and approved claims vouchers for 2013 in the amount of approximately $1.9 million, 2014 claims vouchers in the amount of$223,34092, and payroll vouchers in the amount of approximately$2:3 million. The Committee discussed Resolution No. 5021 related to golf course software, sales and use tax history and foreca"sts, and Ordinance No. 6492 related to the organization of City government. The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for January 21, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. E. Les Gove Community Campus Deputy Mayor Wagner reported the next regular meeting of the Les Gove Community Campus Committee is scheduled for January 22, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. F. Council Operations Committee Deputy Mayor Wagner reported the Council Operations Committee met in special session on January 2, 2014, in order to reView Ordinance No. 6492 relating to organization of City administrative govemment, changes in meeting times for committees, and next steps for the Junior City Counc'il. The next regular meeting of the Council Operations Committee is scheduled for February 3, 2014. IV. CONSENT AGENDA All matters lisfed on the Consent Agenda are considered by fhe City Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed. A. Minutes of the December 16,2013 regular meeting B. Claims Vouchers (Wales/Coleman) 2013 claims voucher numbers 426641 through 426848 in the amount. of$1,985,773.74 and dated January 6, 2014. 2014 claims voucher numbers 426849 through 426870 in the amount of$223,340.72 and dated January 6, 2014. C. Payroll Vouchers (Wales/Coleman) Payroll chec.k numbers 534370 through 534406 in the amount of $964,264.33 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amounf of $1,316,202.70 for a grand total of$2;280,467.03 forthe period covering December 12, 2013 to January 1, 2014. Deputy Mayor Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to approve the Consent Agenda. The Consent Agenda includes minutes, claims and payroll vouchers. Page 5 of 9 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. 6484 (Osbome/Gaub) An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Aubum, Washington, vacating right-of-way of the alley between South Division Street and A StreetSE, south of East Main Street, within the City of Aubum, Washington Councilmember Osbome moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6484. Ordinance'No. 6484 was discussed during the public hearing this evening. The Ordinance will vacate right-of-way on the block referred to as the "Cavanaugh" block. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 B. Ordinance No. 6492 (Wagner/Hursh) An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Aubum, Washington, amending Sections 2.03.040 and 2.03.090 of the Auburn City Code related to the organization ofiCity administrative govemment peputy Mayor Wagner moved Councilmember Peloza seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6492. Ordinance No. 6492 allows the Mayor more flexibility in designati�g positions in City govemment while still providing Council oversight. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 VIII. RESOLUTIONS A. Resolution No. 5024 (PelozalHursh) A Resolution of the Ciry Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, confirming the determination of emergency for repairs to City property, and ratifying and confirming prior acts Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Osborne seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5024. Resolution No. 5024 provides for emergency repairs to City p�operty located at 2840 Riverwalk Drive, which was damaged 6y vandals to Page 6 of 9 the extent it has created a life/safety issue. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 ' IX. REPORTS At this time the Mayor and City Counci/may report on sign�cant items associated with fheir appointed positions on federal, state, regional and /oca!organizations. A. From the Council Councilmember DaCorsi reported he attended the Association of Washing4on Gities' training for newly elected officials and completed the Association of Washington Cities' training for effective local leadership. Councilmember DaCorsi also reported on his visit to the Aubum YMCA facility and orientation sessions with city staff. Councilmember Wales announced that she has been selected as a member of the National League of Cities Human Development Committee, a voting member of the King County Board of Health, and a voting member, representing the small cities and towns, on the Pierce Counry Board of Health. Councilmember Wales reported she attended the City's Wellness Committee meeting. Councilmember Wales also spoke regarding the resources of the King County Board of Health and the assistance King County Health is providing to enrollees in the Affordable Care Act. Councilmember Holman reported he attended the Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce Business Insider luncheon, where Dr. Kipp Herren, Superintendent of Auburn Schools, presented the State ofthe Schools. Councilmember Holman also reported on his attendance at the Sound Cities Association meeting and his appointment to the Seattle-King County Economic Development Commission, the National League of Cities Communiry and Economic Development Steering Committee, and the Puget Sound Regional Council Growth Management Committee. Councilmember Peloza reported on his attendance at the South County Area Transportation B.oard meeting, the Auburn Airport Advisory Board meeting, the Senior Center Christmas lunch program, and his appointment as Chair of the National League of Cities Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee. Councilmember Osbome reported that he was selected as.a voting member of the Regional Water Quality Committee and the Regional Transit Committee. Councilmember Osbome was also selected as a member of the steering committee forthe National League of Cities Transportation, Infrastructure and Services Committee. Page 7 of 9 Councilmember Trout reported she attended the Association of Washington Cities' training for newly elected officials and orientation sessions provided by Ci4y staff. B. From the Mayor Mayor Backus reported on her participation in the Toys for Kids Program and distribution by the Aubum Food Bank and the Holy Family Church holiday basket distribution. Mayor Backus commended the Valley Regional Professional Fire Fighters As.s_oaation, the Aubum Food Bank, and Holy Family Church for their service to the community during the holiday season. Mayor Backus reported she met with representatives of Sound Transit regarding partnering to find resolutions to the need for additional parking in downtown Aubum. X. EXECUTIVE SESSION , At 8:49 p,m., Mayor Backus recessed the meeting for a five minute intermission.and then to executive session for approximately'30 minutes in order to discuss pending/potential litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1) (i). Department Directors and staff required for the executive session were City Aitomey Daniel B. Heid, Director of Administration Michael Hursh, Finance Director Shelley Cole.man;Acting D,irector of Human Resources and Risk Management Rob Roscoe, and Acting City Engineer Ingrid Gaub. It was announced that Council action may occur following the executive session. Mayor Badcus reconvened the meeting at 9:17 p.m. City Attomey Heid read the title of Resolution No. 5022: Resolution No. 5022 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor to nego4iate and execute an agreement between the City of Auburn and the Washington State Department of Ecology for partial settlement of the ongoing litigation regarding the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Phase II appeal Councilmember Osbome moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5022. Resolution No. 5022 partially settles litigation the City has against the Washington State Department of Ecology. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 City Attomey Heid read the title of Resolu6on No. 5023: Page 8 of 9 Resolution No. 5023 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Aubum, Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute a Release and Settlement Agreement between the City of Aubum and the Lehnertz Family LLC, for settlement and dismissal of the lawsuit filed in the King County Superior Court under Cause Number 13-2-03852-8 KNT Councilmember Holman moved and Councilmember Wales seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5023. Resolution No. 5023 settles ongoing litigation with David Allen Davis and the Lehnertz Family Trust LLC. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 XI. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council,the meeting adjoumed at 9:20 p.m. � APPROVED THIS a�' day of January, 2014. �-,�.��� ancy cb us; Mayor Danielle askam, City Clerk Page 9 of 9