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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-03-2014 * City Council Meeting crnroF_ �' • February 3, 2014 - 7:30 PM Auburn City Hall WASHINGTON 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 ofAllegiance. B. Roll Call City Councilmembers presenfi Deputy Mayor Wagner, Bill Peloza, . Largo Wales, Wayne Osbome, John Holman, Claude DaCorsi, and Yolanda Trout. Department directors and staff members presentc City Attorney Daniel B. Heid, Police Commander Steve Sfocker, Engineering Aide Amber Mund, Community Development and Public Works Director Kevin Snyder, Assistant Directbr of Engineering SerVices and City Engineer Ingrid Gaub, Director of Administration Michael Hursh, Public Affairs and Marketing Liaison Dana Hinman, Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Finance Director Shelley Coleman; Assistant Director of Community Development Services JeffTate, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam. C. Announcements, Appointments, and Presentations 1. Goodwill Ambassadors Proclamation Mayor Backus to proclaim Miss Aubum Scholarship Program's 2014 title holders: Jacque Guyette, Miss Auburn 2014 and Vivian Dao, Miss Aubum's.0utstanding Teen 2014, as "GOODWILL AMBASSADORS FOR THE CITY OF AUBURN" Mayor Backus read and presented a proclamation designating 2014 Miss Auburn Jacque Guyette and 2014 Miss Aubum's Outstanding Teen Vivian Dao as "Goodwill Ambassadors for the Ciry of Auburn." Mayor Backus congratulated each young lady for#heir accomplishments. Miss Aubum Jacque Guyette and Miss Auburn's Outstanding Teen Vivian Dao thanked Mayor Backus, the Council and the community for their support, and each spoKe regarding their platForm and their gratitude and anticipation Page 1 of 11 to serve as goodwill ambassadors for the City. 2. Appointments to Cemetery Board City Council to confirm the reappointment of the foilowing to the Cemetery Board, for a new three year term to expire De�m6er 31, 2016: 1. Warren Olson 2. Robert Rakos Deputy Mayor Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to confirm the reappointment of Warren Olson and Robert Rakos to the Cemetery Board. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 ' 3. Appointments to Parks and Recreation Board City Council to confirm the appointment ofthe following to the Parks and Recreation Board, for a newthree year term to expire December 31, 2016: 1. Joseph Bauman City Council to confirm the reappointment of the following to the Parks and Recreation Board, for a new three year term to expire December 31, 2016: 1. David Domenowske Deputy Mayor Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to confirm the appointment of Joseph Bauman to the Parks and Recreation Board. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 Deputy Mayor Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to confirm fhe reappointment of David Domenowske to the Parks and Recreation Board. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 4. Appointment to Human Services Committee City Council to confirm the reappointment of the following to the Human Services Committee for a new three year term to expire December 31, 2016: 1. Barbara Derda Page 2 of 11 Depury Mayor Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to confirm the reappointment of Barbara Derda to the Human Services Committee. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 5. Appointments to Transportation, Transit and Trails Committee City Council to confirm the appointment of the following to the Transportation, Transit ancJ Trails Committee for a new three year term to expire December 31, 2016: 1. John Daniels, Jr. 2. Jim Fletcher Deputy Mayor Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to confirm the appointment of John Daniels, Jr. and Jim Fletcher to the Transportation, Transit and Trails Committee. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 D. Agenda Modi�cations There was no change to the agenda. II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS 8� CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings 1. Public Hearing on Apglication from T-Mobile West for Telesommunications Franchise (Osborne/Mund) City Council to conduct a public hearing to receive public comments, proposals and suggestions on Ordin.ance No. 6491, granting T-Mobile Wesf LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, a franchise fortelecommunications Engineering Aide Amber Mund presented the staff report on the application from T-Mobile West for a telecommunications franchise for existing telecommunications system within the City's rights-of-way on the West Hill. T-Mobile WesYs facilities were originally installed under a right-of-way use permit issued by King County prior to the area being annexed to the city. The new franchise agreement with T-Mobile will bring them in compliance with City Code and allow them to obtain construction permits so that they can make repairs, upgrades and improvements to their existing facilities. At this time, no new facilities are anticipated. Page 3 of 11 Mayor Backus opened the public hearing at 7:42 p.m. No one present requested to speak regarding the franchise application, and 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. Will Knedlik, Box 99, Kirkland, WA Mr. Knedlik spoke on behalf of Eastside Transit Riders United. He spoke in support ofifunding for Metro Transit services and King County Executive Constantine's proposal to increase and stabilize revenue sources for transit funding. Mr: Knedlik also spoke particula�ly regarding 4he need to make transit services more affordable to the poor and the need to make any transit tax fully equitable to both south and east county residents. Steve Moore, 21 49th Street NE, Aubum Mr. Moore spoke regarding fhe City's mandatory solid waste service. As a retiree, he requested assistance in reducing his solid waste service expense. Finance Director Coleman explained that a minimum solid waste service (10 gallon) is required in the city. Director Coleman offered to have staff contact him to make arrangements to have Mr. Moore's unused garbage tote picked up. Giovanni DiQuattro, 112 East Main Street, Auburn Mr. DiQuattro, owner of the Rainbow Cafe at 112 East Main Street, stated he spoke on behalf of his patrons who are members of the Aubum Classes of 1949, 1956, and 1964. He requested the City's help in accommodating the need for accessible parking for some of his elderly customers. Mayor Backus reported that the City is looking at options for parking in the vicinity of Mr. DiQuattro`s business. Sveva Willer, 1408 11th Street NE, Auburn Sveva Willer, with the help of her mother, requested Deputy Mayor Wagner bring his popcom cart to a fundraiser camival at her school, Dick Scobee Elementary. Depury Mayor Wagner requestedthat Ms. Willer contact him with the event date. Veronica Willer, 1408 11th Street NE, Aubum Ms. Willer spoke regarding street striping in the city. Ms. Willer urged the City to restripe C Street SW and M St�eet SE. Ms. Willer also expressed concern with inadequate street lighting in her neighborhood. Ms. Willer also questioned the stafus of the community Page 4 of 11 center project and how she could get more information on the project. C. Correspondence There was no correspondence for Council review. IIL COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Municipal Services Chair Peloza reported the Municipal Services Committee met on January 27, 2014. The Committee reviewed Ordinance No. 6483 relating to pet licensing and removing the requirement to show proof of rabies vaccination, Resolution No. 5025 authorizing the ecceptance of a grant from King County for the waste reduction and recycling program, and Resolution No. 5026 relating to the 2014 Local Hazardous Waste Management Program. The Committee discussed the red light photo enforcemenf program, animal control and pet licensing, SCORE population statistics, the golf course financial review, the cemetery financial reView, and the Committee's matrix. The next regular meeting of.the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled forFebruary 10, 2014 at 3:30 p.m. B. Planning & Community Development Chair Holman reported the Planning and Community Development Committee met January 27, 2014. The Committee received a report from the Human Services Committee relating to the work and goals of the Human Services Committee. The Committee also discussed temporary sign provisions, rental housing regulations, an update on the construction of the new Trek Apartments, business licensing, and pedestrian kiosks. The next regular meeting of the Planning and Development Committee is scheduled for February 10, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. C. Public Works Chair Osborne reported the Public Works Committee met this aftemoon. The Committee reviewed the contract award for Public Works Project No. CP1301, the 2013 Citywide Sidewalk Repair Project, and the final pay estimate for Public Works Project CP0912, the Cirywide Guardrail Improvements. The Committee also reviewed Resolution No. 5036 authorizing a contract with the City of Pacific for decant services. The Committee discx�ssed Resolution No. 5037 relating to interfund loans, the ai_rport's storm drainagefees, temporary sign provisions, arterial street improvement selections, the year end report for the Save Our Streets Program, and the:capital project status report. The nezt regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for February 18, 2014 at 3:30 p.m. Page 5 of 11 D. Finance Chair Wales reported the Finance Committee met this evening at 5:00. The Committee reviewed 2013 claims vouchers in the amount of approximately $700,000.00, 2014 ciaims vouchers in the approximate amount of$900,000.00 and payroll vouchers in the approximate amount of$1.5 million. The Committee also reviewed Ordinance No. 6494 relatingto Local Sales and Use Tax for local reVitalization financing for 2014 and Resolu#ion No. 5032 relafing fo a sales tax credit for Lea Hill annexation mitigation. The Committee discussed Ordinance No. 6483 relating to a.nimal control licensing, Resolution No. 5037 relatin� to interfund loans, Resolution No. 5036 authorizing an agreement with Ciry of Pacific for decant senrices, and Council salaries and compensation. The next regular mee#ing ofthe Finance Committee is scheduled for February 18, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. E. Les Gove Community Campus Chair Wagner reported the Les Gove Community Campus Gomrnittee met January 22, 2014. The Committee discussed the schedule for the building construction, status of the building drawings, a lighting study and acoustical design, a campus security plan, the ezisting restroom at Les Gove Community Campus, use of alcohol at the community center, the upcoming citizen survey, a traffic analysis, pro�ect budget items not included in original community center estimate, re-orienting the commun.ity center facility on the site, and LEED certification. The next regular meeting of the Les Gove Community Campus Committee meeting is scheduled for February 26, 2014. F. Council Operations Committee The next regular meeting,of the Council Operations Committee is scheduled for February 26,2014. �V. CONSENT AGENDA . AI!matters listed on the Consent Agenda are considered by the Cify Council to be routine and wi!!be enacted by one motion in the form listed. A. Minutes of the January 21,2014 regular meeting B. 2013 Claims Vouchers (Wales/Coleman) Claims voucher numbers 427123 through 427201 in the amount of $703,843.27 and dated February 3, 2014. C. 2014 Claims Vouchers (Wales/Coleman) Claims voucher numbers 427121 through 427122 and voucher numbers 427127 through 427352 in the amount of$902,658.18 and dated February 3, 2014. Page 6 of 11 D. Payroll Vouchers (Wates/Coleman) Payroll check numbers 534456 through 534490 in the amount of $275,969.29, and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $1,312;418.76, for a grand total of $1,588,388.05 for period covering January 16, 2014 to January29, 2014. E. Public Works Project No. CP0912 (OsbomeiSnyder) City Council approve Final Pay Estimate No. 4 for Contract No. 13-03 in the amount ofi$3,718.60 and accept construction of Project No. GP0912 Citywide Guardrail Improvements F. Public Works Project No. CP1301 (Osborne/Snyder) City Council to award Contract No. 13-20 with Trinity Contractors, Inc on their low bid of $184.265.00 for Project No. CP1301, 2013 Citywide Sidewalk Repair Project Deputy Mayor Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to approve the Consent Agenda. The Consent Agenda indudes claims and payroll vouchers and Public Woiics Project Nos. CP0912 and CP1301. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Tfiere was no unfinished business. VI. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. VII, ORDINANCES A.. Ordinance No. 6483 (Peloza/Coleman) An Ordinance of the City Gouncil of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Section 6.04.010 of the Aubum City Code rela4ing to animal control licensing Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Osbome seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6483. Ordinance No. 6483 repeals the rabies certification requirement for the purpose of pet licensing. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 B. Ordinance No. 6494 (Wales/Coleman) An Ordinance of the Gitjr Council of the City of Aubum, Washington, establishing the Local Sales and Use Tax rete for local reVitalization financing for 2014 Page 7 of 11 Councilmember Wales moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6494. Ordinance No. 6494 levies a sales tax credit against state sales tax for local revitalization financing. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 VIII. RESOLUTIONS A. Resolution No. 5025 (Peloza/Coleman) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Aubum, Washington, authorizing the acceptance of grant funds in the amount of Thirly-six Thousand Two Hundred Sixty-four pollars ($36,264.00), and authorizing the Mayor to execute an interlocal agreement befin+een King County and the Ci of Aubum to accept said funds for implementation of the 2�14 Waste Reduction and Recycling grant program Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Osbome seconded to adopt Resolufion No. 5025. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 B. Resolution No. 5026 (Peloza/Coleman) A Resolution of the Ciry Council of the City of Aubum, Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute a services contract with the Seattle- King County Department of Public Health for reimbursement of funds related to 2014 Local Hazardous VVaste Management program activities Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Osbome seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5026. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 C. Resolution No. 5031 (Holman/Snyder) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington adopting the Comprehensive Downtown Parking Management Plan (CDPMP) for parking policy development and implementation in downtown Aubum Councilmember Holman moved and Councilmember Wales seconded to adopt Resolution Na 5031. Councilmember Holman commended Planning Services Manager Chamberlain and Planner Yao fortheir work on the Comprehensive Downtown Parking Management Plan, which will guide parking policy development and implemen4a4ion in the downtown area. Page 8 of 11 MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 D. Resolution No. 5032 (Wales/Coleman.) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Aubum, Washington, authorizing the City of Aubum to impose a Sales and Use Tax as authorized by RCW 82.14.415 as a credit against State Sales and Use Tax relating to annexations Councilmember Wales moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5032. Resolution No. levies a 0.1 percent sales tax credit against the state sales tax to mitigate costs association with the annexation of Lea Hill. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 E. Resolution No. 5036 (Osbome/Snyder) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Aubum, Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract between the City of Aubum and the City of Pacific for decant facilities usage Councilmember Osbome moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5036. Re.solution No. 5036 authorizes an agreement with the City of Pacific for decant services. � MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 IX. REPORTS At this time the Mayor and CifyCouncil may report on significant items associated with their appointed positions on federal, state, regional and local organizations. A. From the Council Councilmember Wagner reported on his attendance at meeting regarding Downtown Development sponsored 6y the Chamber of Commerce, the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe's tour of SR164 and Aubum Way South area togetherwith Washington 8tate Department of Transportation Secretary Lynn Peterson, the Aubum Valley Humane Society recognition of its 117 chartermembers, and t�e As_sociation of Washington Cities Legislative Action Days where Councilmembers visited with the legislators from the 30th, 31 st and 47th Legislative Districts. Councilmember DaCorsi reported on.his attendance at the Master Builders Elected Officials event, the Association of Washington Cities Legislative Action Days, and aworkshop on homelessness sponsored Page 9 of 11 by the South King County Coalition on Homelessness. Councilmember Holman reported on his attendance at the South Correctional Entity (SCORE) Board meeting, the Washington State Forensics Investigation Council meeting, the Puget Sound Latino Chamber of Commerce meeting, and the Michael Powers performance at the Aubum Avenue Theater. Councilmember Peloza reported on his attendance at the South Gounty Area Transportation Board.meeting, the Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) 9 Committee meeting, the Regional Policy Committee meeting, the Aubum Intemational Farmers Markef Board meeting, the Association of Washington Cities Legislative Conference, and the Aubum Valley Humane Society open house., Councilmember Osbome reported on his attendance at the Regional Water Quality Committee meeting atthe Brightwater Treatment Plant and the Association of Washington Cities Legislative Conference. Councilmember Trout reported on her attendance at the Master Builders Elected Officials event, the Miss Aubum Scholarship Pageant, the Puget Sound Latino Chamber of Commerce meeting, the Association of Washington Cities Legislative Conference, and a homelessness workshop sponsored by the South King County Coalition on Homelessness. B. From the Mayor Mayor Backus reported on her attendance at the King County Council meeting to speak on the importance of the Transportation Benefit District, a meeting with 7th and 8th grade students visiting from South Korea, the one night count for homelessness, the Aubum School District "We Day" events, a meeting with Dr. Kipp Herren, Aubum School District Superintendent, a Kiwanis Club meeting, and a neighborhood meeting. X. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 9:15 p.m., Mayor Backus recessed the meeting for a five minute intermission and then fo executive session for approximately forty minutes in order to discuss pending/potential.litigation and purchase or sale of real property pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b) and (i). Mayor Backus 'indicated action may follow the executive session. Department directors and staff required for the executiVe session included City Attomey Heid, Director of Administration Hursh, Community Development and Public Works Director Snyder, Finance DirectorColeman, Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Faber, Assistant Director ofiEngineering Services Gaub, and Assistant Director of Community Development Services Tate. Page 10 of 11 At 10:00 p.m. and 10:09 p.m., the executive session was extended an additionaf ten minutes each time. Mayor Backus reconvened the meeting at 10:23 p.m. Gity Attorney Heid read the tiUe of Resolution No. 5042: Resolution No. 5042 A ResoluUon of the City Council of the City of Aubum, Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Aubum and the lowest responsible bidder for Public Works Contract Number 13-21, Project Number CP1303, City Hall Remodel, Phase 2 Councilmember Holman moved and Councilmember Wales seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5042. The Resolution authorizes a contract to continue the remodel ofiCity Hall. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 XL ADJOURNMENT There being no further busines"s to come before the City Council, the meeting adjoumed at 10:24 p.m. APPROVED this� day ofi February, 2014 � � N�n Ba u , Ma or �nielle Daskam, Ci Clerk �Y Y tY Page 11 of 11