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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 __ . . .. 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 Page 1 of 12 I 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 Page 2 of 12 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. Page 3 of 12 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 Page 4 of 12 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, 2014. Page 5 of 12 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 _ . to adopt Resolution No. 5029. Page 7 of 12 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 Page 8 of 12 I _ - - _ � 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 Page 11 of 12 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 Page 12 of 12 I