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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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N�n Ba u , Ma or �nielle Daskam, Ci Clerk
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