HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-21-2014 . City Council Meeting
c�T,roF =�- • January 21, 2014 - 7:30 PM
Auburn City Hall
WASH I NGTON MINUTES ,
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
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City Councilmembers present: Deputy Mayor Wagner; BiII Peloza; ' ' �
Largo Wales, Wayne Osbome, John Holman, Claude DaCorsi, and
Yolanda Trout.
Department Directors and staff members present: Chiefof Police Bob :
Lee, Director of Community Development and Public Works Kevin
Snyder, IT Operations Manager Ashley Riggs, Parks, Arts and -
Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Economic Development Mariager
Doug Lein; Assistant Director of Engineering Serviees/City Engineer
Ingrid Gaub, Assistant Director of Community Development Services
J.eff Tate, Interim Director of Human Resources and Risk Management
Rob Roscoe, Director ofAdministration Michael Hursh, Public AfFairs.
and Marketing Liaison Dana Hinman; and City Clerk Danielle Daskam..
C. Announcements, Appointments, and Presentations
1. Planning Commission
City Council to approve the reappointment of the following .
Planning Commission members for a new three year term to
expire December 31, 2016:
1. Robert Baggett
2. Ron Copple
3. Joan Mason
Deputy Mayor Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded for confirm the reappointment of Planning Commission
Members Baggett, Copple and Mason to new three year terms
expiring December 31, 2016.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
2. Arts Commission
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City Council to approVe the reappointment of the following,Arts
Commission members for a new three year term to expire
December 31, 2016:
1. DeNae McGee
2. Ronalee Schwend
3. Colleen Maloney
City Council to approve four new appointments tothe Arts
Commission for a three term to expire December 31, 2016:
1_ Donna M. Smart
2. Feney O. Perez
3. Jan G. Jensen
4. Charlotte Gollnick
Deputy Mayor Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to confirm the reappointment ofArts Commission
Members McGee, Schwend, and Maloney to new three year terms
expiring December31, 2016.
Deputy Mayor Wagner moved and C.ouncilmember Peloza_
seconded to confirm the appointment of Donna Smart, Feney
Perez, Jan Jensen and Charlotte Gollnick to the Arts Commission
for three year terms expiring December 31, 2016.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
3. Airport Board .
City Council to approve the reappointment of Mark Babcock for a
new three year term to expire December 31, 2016.
Deputy Mayor Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to confirm the reappointment of Mark Babcock to the
Airport Advisory Board for a three year term expiring December
31, 2016.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
D. Agenda Modifications
Resolution Nos. 5039 and 5040 were added to the agenda.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
No public hearing was scheduled forthis evening.
B. Audience Participation
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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 fo
sign in on the form provided.
Jon Lindenauer, 2916 58th PI S, Aubum
Mr. Lindenauer, representing No North Aubum Garbage Site Citizens
Group,.stated the comment period for the MeVo King County Solid
Waste Transfer Station Plan Review will end February 3,2014. Mr.
Lindenauer urged Mayor Backus and the City Council to submit a
statement requestingfiurther study ofithe entire plan of transfer stations
county-wide. Mr. Lindenauer expressed opposition to building a new
solid waste transfer station anywhere in Auburn and recommended
the remodel of the existing Algona transfer station. Mr. Lindenauer
submitted a written copy of his comments together with a copy of a
joint comment letter from the cities of Kenmore, Redmond, Shoreline
and Woodinville to King County Department of Natural Resources and
Parks dated November 1, 2013.
Cindy Flanagan, 6012 S 298fh Place, Auburn
Ms. Flanagan spoke on behalf of inembers of the No North Auburn
Garbage Site Citizens Group. Ms. Flanagan reported at the January
10th Metro Solid Waste Management Advisory Committee meeting,
King County Solid Waste reported that 43 sources reported that there
was significant interest in considering strafegies that would allow not
building a northeast station. Atthe meeting, no comments were made
regarding South King County. Ms. Flanagan requested that the City's
representative on the King County Regional Policy Committee speak
on behalf of the City and the No North Aubum Garbage Site Gitizens
Group and express opposition to the proposed sites in South King
County. Ms. Flanagan submitted a written copy of her comments.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for Council review.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Municipal Services
Chair Peloza reported the Municipal Services Committee met January
13, 2014. The Committee reviewed Resolution No. 5021 authorizing
an agreement with Golf Now, LLC for reservations, point of sale and
market�ng software for the Aubum Golf Course. The Committee also
discussed animal control and rescue, the shopping cart program, pet
licensing, Resolution No. 5025 accepting a grant for waste reduction
and recycling, Resolution No. 5026 accepting funds from King County
for the Local Hazardous Waste Management Program, and the
Committee's project matrix. The next regular meeting of the Municipal
services Committee is scheduled for January 27, 2014.
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B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Holman reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met January 13, 2014. The Committee reviewed Project
No. CP0746, the Mill Creek Wetland 5K Restoration Project consultant
agreement with Maul Foster& Alongi, Inc., Resolution No. 5031
related to the Comprehensive Downfown Parking Management Plan,
Resolution No. 5029 approving a Purchase and Sale Agreement with
John Rice for a small tract ofilandto be used for the Fenster Nature
Park located on 2nd Street SE east of V Street SE, and Resolution No.
5030 approving an Interlocal Agreement related to Pierce County
Countywide Planning Policies. The Committee also discussed Kent
School District impact fees, Resolution No. 5013 setting a date for a
public hearing on a Franchise Agreement with T-Mobile
West, Resolution No. 5018 authorizing a renewal of a Public Way
Agreement with MCI Communications Services, and a comparison of
construction permits, commercial consfruction valuation, business
licenses, real estate excise tax collections, and sales tax revenue
from 2012 to 2013. Chair Holman displayed a slide ofthe construction
permits, business license and fax revenue comparison reflecting an
increase in economic activity. The next regular meeting of the
Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for
January 27, 2014.
C. Public Works
Chair Osbome reported the Public Works Committee met earlier this
afternoon. The Committee reviewed a right-of-way use permit forthe
Downtown Association for a wellnessfairand a right-of-way permit for
the Seventh Day AdventistAcademy for a half marathon on June 13,
2014. The Committee also reviewed Public Works Project CP1322,
the Annual Traffic Signal 'Improvements; a change order for Public
Works Project CP1120, the Lea Hill Safe Routes to School Project;
Resolution No. 5013 setting the date for a public hearing on a
Franchise Agreement with T-Mobile West, Resolution No. 5018
authorizing the renewal of Public Way Agreement with MCI
Communications, Resolution No. 5027 authorizing an amendmentto
the Sewer Franchise A�reement with King County, and Resolution No.
5o38 repealing Resolution No. 4826 to restore speed limits on certain
arterials in the city. The Committee discussed the November
2013 Financial Report, Resolution No. 5032 relating to,the sales,tax
credit for the Lea Hill annexation mitigation, Oriiinance No. 6494
relating to the Local Sales and Use Tax for Local Revitalization
Financing, Consultant Agreement No. AG-C-449 with Maul Foster &
Alongi, Resolution No. 5030 relating to Countywide Planning Policies,
Resolution No. 5029 authorizing a Purchase and Sale Agreement with
John Rice, the Downtown Parking Management Plan, utility system
development charges, the capital project stafus report, significant
infrastructure projects by other entities, Resolution No. 5039
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authorizing a consultant agreement with Washington2 Advocates, and
Resolution No. 5040 authorizing a consultant agreement with
Thompson Group. The next regularmeeting of the Public Works
Committee is scheduled for February 3, 2014.
D. Finance
Chair Wales reported the Finance Committee met this evening at
5:00. The Committee reviewed and approved 2013 claims vouchers in
the amount of approximately$2.5 million, 2014 claims vouchers in the
amount of nea�ly $2.8 million, and payroll voucheFS in the approximate
amount of$2.2 million. The Committee also reviewed the
November 2013 Financial Report, Ordinance No. 6494 relating
to Local Revitalization Financing, Resolu#ion No. 5025 accepting a
grant for the Waste Reduction and Recycling Program, Resolution No.
5026 accepting King County funds for the Local Hazardou.s Waste
Program; Resolution No. 5032 levying a sales tax credit for annexation
mitigation, amendment of the King Counry Sewer Franchise
Agreement, and Resolution No. 5038 repealing Resolution No. 4826
and restoring the speed limits on certain arterials. The Committee also
received a report from Standard & Poor's Rating Service announang
the City's 6ond rating was increased from "AA" to "AA+°. Standard &
Poornoted Aubum's economy, Citymanagement, and budgetary
flexibiliry and liquidity as strong. The nezt regular meeting of the
Finance Commitfee is scheduled for February 3, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.
E. Les Gove Community Campus
The next regular meeting of the Les Gove Community Campus
meeting is scheduled for Wednesday; January 22, 2014, at 5:00 p.m:
F. Council Operations Committee
The Council Operations Committee has not met since the last City
Council meeting.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed on the ConsentAgenda.are considered by the City
Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed.
A. Minutes of the January 6, 2014 regular meeting
B. 2013 Claims Vouchers (Wales/Coleman)
Claims voucher numbers 426877 through 427021 in the amount of
$2,520,180.46 and dated January 21, 2014.
C. 2014 Claims Vouchers (Wales/Coleman)
Claims voucher numbers 426871 through 426873 and voucher
numbers 427022 through 427120 in the amount of$2;768,339.58 and
one wire transfer in the amount of$792.00 and dated January 21,
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D. Payroll Vouchers (Wales/Coleman)
Payroll check numbers 534407'through 534455 in the amount of
$949,606.03, electronic depo.sit transmissions in the amount o,f
$1,257,913.93 for a grand total of$2,207;519.96 for the period
covering January 2, 2014 to January 15, 2014.
E. Project No. CP0746 (HolmanlTate)
City Gouncil to approve consultant services agreement AG-G449 with
Maul Foster & Alongi, Inc. for environmental and real estate services
for Project Na CP0746 Milf Creek Wetland 5K Restoration
F. Public Works Project No. CP1120 (Osborne/Snyder)
City Council to approve Change Order No. 02 in the amount of
$35,769.77 to Contract No. 13-07 for work on Project Na GP1120 Lea
Hill Safe Routes to School
Deputy Mayor Wagnermoved and Councilmember Peloza seconded
to adopt the Consent Agenda.
Deputy Mayor Wagner spoke in favor of the Consent Agenda, which
includes claims and payroll vouchers and project related items.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Ratification of Resolution No. 5017 (WagneNHeid)
A Resolution ofthe City Council of the City ofAubum, Washington,
repealing Resolution No. 5893 passed Decem.ber 17, 2012, and
designating the members, powers, duties and meeting times and day
of all standing committees of the City Council of the City ofiAuburn and
designating the Deputy Mayor
Deputy Mayor Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded
to ratify Ordinance No. 5017, which was adopted by the City Council
on December 16, 2013.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
VII. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. b013 (Osborne/Snyder)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
setting a public hearing to consider a Franchise Agreement with T-
Mobile West LLC
Councilmember Osborne moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5013. Page 6 ot �2
Resolution Na 5013 sets the date fora public hearing on the
application ffom T-Mobile West for a telecommunications franchise.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Resolution Na 5018 {Osborne/Snyde�)
A Resolution of the City Council of the Aubum, Washington,
authorizing the renewal of Public Way Agreement 08-03 and amending
the terms to the agreement with MCI Communications
Councilmember Osbome moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5018.
Resolution Na 5018 authorizes the renewal of an existing Public Way
Agreement with MCI Communications.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
C. Resolution No. 5021 (Peloza/Faber)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Aubum, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreementbetween the City ofi
Aubum and Golf Now, LLC for reservations, point ofsale, and
marketing software services related to the Auburn Municipal Golf
Course
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Osbome
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5021.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
D. Resolution No. 5027 (Osbome/Snyder)
A Resolution ofithe City Council of the City of Aubum, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to the Sewer
Franchise Agreement befinreen the City of Aubum and King County to
operate, maintain and construct sewer mains, service lines and
appurtenances in, over, along, and under County roads
Councilmember Osbome moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5027.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
E. Resolution No. 5029 (Holman/Tate)
A Resolution of the City Council ofthe City ofiAubum, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Purchase and Sale
agreement between the City of Aubum and John Rice
Councilmember Holman moved and Councilmember Wales seconded
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to adopt Resolution No. 5029.
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Resolution No. 5029 authorizes property acquisition related to the
Fenster Levy Setback Project.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
F. Resolution No. 5030 (Holman/Tate)
A Resolution of the City Council of Auburn, Washington, approving and
authorizing execution of an interlocal agreement with Pierce County,
thereby amending the Pierce County Countywide Planning Policies for
Centers of Local Importance
Councilmember Holman moved and Councilmember Wales seconded
to adopf Resolution No. 5030..
Resolution No. 5030 ratfies amendments to the Pierce County
Countywide Panning Policies, including the designation of the Pierce
County portion of Aubum as a Center of Local Importance.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
G. Resolution No. 5034 (Wagner/Heid)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Aubum, Washington,
amending Resolution No. 5017 passed December 16, 2013 relating to
the standing committees of the City Council of the City ofiAubum
Deputy Mayor Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolu#ion No. 5034.
Deputy Mayor Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded
to amend Sec4ion 1, item F, to change the day and time of the Council
Operations Committee to 4:00 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of each
month.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
MOTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 5034, AS AMENDED,
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
H. Resolution No. 5038 (Osbome/Snyder)
A Resolution of the City Gouncil of the City of Aubum, Washington;
repealing Resolution No. 4826 regarding reduction of speeds on
arterial street routes in the city
Councilmember Osbome moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5038.
Councilmember Osbome stated the CityCouncil passed Resolution.
No. 4826 in 2012 for the pu:rpose bf reducing speed limits on certain
arterials to preserve city streets. Staff reports the reduetion in speed
limits did not accomplish the level of street preservation desired and
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recommends restoring the speed limits of certain arterials.
Councilmember Peloza spoke in favor of Resolution No. 5038.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
I. Resolution No. 5039
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Aubum, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract.with Washington2.
Advocates, LLC, for consulting services
Councilmember Wales moved and Councilmember Holman seconded
to adopt Resolution No. 5039.
Councilmember Wales spoke in favorof Resolution No. 5039,
which authorizes a consulting services agreement for lobbying e.fforts
on behalf of the City.
Councilmember Peloza spoke in favor of Resolution No. 5039.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
J. Resolution No. 5040
A Resolution of the Ciry Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract with Tliompson Consulting
Group for consulting services
Councilmember Wales moved and Councilmember Holman seconded
to adopt Resolution Na 5040.
Councilmember Wales reported that fhe firm of Thompson Group has
managed the local, state; and regional lobbying efforts for the City in
the past, and Resolution No. 5040 continues the relationship with the
consulting group.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
VIII. REPORTS
At fhis time the Mayor and City Council may report on signi�canf ifems
associated with their appointed positions on federal, sfate, regional and
local organizations.
A. From the Council
Deputy Mayor Wagner reporte.d on his attendance at the Aubum Arts
Commission meeting, the South County Chambers of Commerce
Legislative Coalition meeting, and the Junior City Council meeting held
earlier this evening.
Councilmember Trout reported on her attendance at the Puge�,ag°e�of 1.2
Regional Council workshop for newly elected officials, the Sound Cities
Association breakfast for elected women, and the Aubum Senior
Center coffee hour.
Councilmember Osbome reported on his attendance at the Law
Enforcement and Fire Fight.e.rs RetiremenUDisability (LEOFF) Board
meeting, the South Sound Chambers of Commerce Legislative
Coalition meeting, King County Councilmember Peter von
Reichbauer's Good E��s Breakfast, 4he Regional Transit Committee
meeting, the Sound Cities Association Board and Joint Committee
meetings, Economic Development Conference hosted by the Seattle-
King County Economic Development Council, a meeting of a coalition
of suburban cities to discuss regional transit issues; and the Aubum
Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon.
Councilmember Peloza reported on his attendance at the Sister Cities
Internafionaf Committee meeting, the South Sound Chamber of
Commerce Legislative Coalition meeting, the Au6urn Airport Adyisory
Board meeting, and the King Conservation DistricYs tour of Mary Olson
Farm.
Councilmember Holman reported on his attendance at.the Seattle-King
Counry Economic Development Council Annual Economic Forecast
Conference and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Stake
Conference in Aubum.
Councilmember Wales reported on her attendance at the Pierce
County Regional Council meeting, the Aubum Area Chamber of
Commerce luncheon, and the Seattle-King County Economic
Development Council Economic Forecast meeting.
Councilmember DaCorsi reported on his attendance at the South
County Chambers of Commerce coalition breakfast, King County
Councilmember Peter von Reichbauer's Good Eggs Breakfast, the.
Sound Cities Association workshop for newly elected officials, and the
Association of Washington Cities training relating to executive
sessions.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus welcomed back to fhe Ciry, Kevin Snyder, as the new
Director of Community Development and Public Works.
Mayor Backus reported that she continues to meet with departments
and employee groups. Mayor Backus also reported on her attendance
at the Committee to End Home.lessness Legislative breakfast meeting,
the Aubum Area Chamber of Commerce Career Day where she
provided the welcome for the students, the Comcast.Newsmakers
interview, the press conference'held by King County Executive�,D°e�{o of �2
Constantine on the King County Transportation Benefit District, the
Sound Cities Association Board of Directors meeting, and the Sound
Cities Association Women's Ceadership breakfast. Mayor Backus was
also on hand at the Washington 8tate Deparfinent of Labor and
Industries' presentation of the prestigious Voluntary Protection
Program Star designation to USG Coi�poration in recognition of thei�
health and safety program. The Aubum USG manufacturing plant has
operated for 3,000 days without a lost time injury. Mayor Backus
announced she wilF participate in the one night count to identify`the
number ofhomeless in the Aubum community.
IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 8:57 p.m., Mayor Backus recessed the meeting to executive session
for approximately fifteen minutes to discuss potential litigation per RCW
42.30.110 (1)(i). Mayor Backus indicated possible action by the Council
may follow the executive session. Department Direcfors and staff required
for the executive session inclutled Assistant City Attomey Steve Gross,
Interim Human Resources and.Risk Management Director Rob Roscoe,
Finance Director Shelley Coleman, and Assistant Director of Engineering
Services/City Engineer Ingrid Gaub.
Mayor Backus reconvened the meeting at 9:14 p.m.
Assistant City Attomey Gross read the title of Resolution No. 5028:
Resolution No. 5028
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Aubum, Washington,
authorizing Notice of Planned Final Action regarding City of Aubum use of
eminent domain proceedings.
Councilmember Osbome moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5028.
Resolution No. 5028 gives notice of the City's intent to employ potential
eminent'domain proceedings for City Project CP1119, Aubum Way South
Corridor Improvements - FirStreet to Hemlock Street.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
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X. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjoumed at 9i15 p.m.
APPRObED this �'"� day ofiFe6ruary, 2014.
CO�z�I-
N ncy Ba ayor Danielle Daskam, Ci Clerk
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