HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-07-2014 nTMOF. -��" • Gity Council Meeting
April 7, 2014 - 7:30 PM
Auburn City Hall
WASHINGTON MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Fiag 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
CityCouncilmembers present: Deputy Mayor Rich Wagner, Bill Peloza,
Largo Wales, Wayne Osbome, John Hoiman, Claude DaCorsi, and
Yolanda Trout.
Department Directors and staff members present: City Attorney Daniel
B. Heid, Chief of Police Bob Lee; Economic Development Manager poug
Lein, Community Developmen4 and Pubiic Works Director KeVin Snyder,
Museum Director Patricia Cosgrove, Senior Center 5upervisor Radine
Lozier, Director of Administration Michael Hursh, and City Clerk Danieile
Daskam.
C. Announcements, Appointments, and Presentations
1. White River Valley Museum & Mary Dlson Farm Presentation
Mayor Backus to recognize Patricia Gosgrove for receiving the King
Conservation District Award for Mary Olson Farm.
Mayor Backus recognized Museum Director Patricia Cosgrove on
receiving the King Conservation District Wildlife Steward of the
Year Award for Mary Olson Farm. Museum Director Cosgrove
thanked the City Council fortheir support in restoring the 67-acre
Mary Olson Farm witfi its stream habitat and forests that have not
been logged since tfie 1870's. Ms. Cosgrove reported that the
stream has increased its runs of salmon from two to four runs
of Coho, Chum, Pink and Chinook.
2. Hilary Pittenger Book Publication
Mayor Backus to recognize Hilarypittenger on the publication of her
book Images of America:Aubum.
Mayor Backus recognized Hilary Pittenger, Curator of Collections at
the White River Valley Museum, and the author of lmages of
America -Aubum, Washingfon published by Arcadia Publishing as .
part of their Images of America series. The book is a fully illustrated
text that shows Auburn`s diverse cultures and histories from the
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1850's native cultures to immigrants arriving from Europe and Japan,
up until the 21st century.
3. Nancy Henderson- Pierce Transit.Transportation Board
Presentation
Dr. Nancy Henderson, Counciimember from the Town of Steilacoom
and Commissioner for the Pierce Transit Board, introduced herself to
the City Council. As a member of the Board of Commissioners for
Pierce Transit, Dr..Henderson represents the cities of Auburn,
Pacific, Ruston, Fircrest, Gig Harbor, and $teilacoom. Currently,
the portion of the city serviced by Pierce Transit includes the
Lakeland shuttle service. Dr. Henderson reported that the City is
also eligible to receive commuter van pool and paratransit service.
4. Proclamation - YMCA Healtfiy Kids Day
MayorBackus to proclaim Saturday, April 26, 2014 as YMCA
Healthy Kids Day in the city of Auburn.
MayorBackus read and presented a proclamation declaring April 26,
2014 as YMCA Healthy Kids Day in the.city of Auburn to Auburn
YMCA Director Jason Berry and Family Programs Director Shanna
Crain.
5. Proclamation -April 11, 2014 as "Arbor Day"
Mayor Backus to proclaim April 11, 2014 as Arbor Day in the city of
Aubum.
Mayor Backus read and preserrte.d a proclamation declaring April 11,
2014, as Arbor Day in the city of Auburn to Au6um Urban?ree
Board member Jan Speer. Ms. Speer thanked the Council, Tree
Board and community for their support of fhe City's parks system.
6. Proclamation - Volunteer Month
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Mayor Backus to proclaimApril, 2014, as Volunteer Month in the city
of Aubum.
Mayor Backus read and presented a proclamation declaring April,
2014, as Volunteer Month in the ciry of Aubum to Senior Center
Supervisor Radine Lozier. Ms. Lozier announced the annual
volunteer luncheon will be held April 10th at the Aubum Senior
Center.
7. Boards and'Commissions Appointments
City Council to confirm the appointment of James Tourangeau to the
Urban Tree Board for a term to expire December 31, 2016.
Deputy Mayor Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded
to confirm the appointment of James Tourangeau to the Ur6an Tree
Board.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
D. Agenda Modifications
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Exhibit B to Resolution No. 5056 was transmitted to the Counal priorto
the meeting.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS 8� CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
No public hearing was scheduled for this evening.
B. Audience Participation
This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the .
Ciiy Council on any issue. Those wishing to speak are reminded to sign in
on the form provided.
Jesse Mitchell, PO Box 232, Pacific
Mr. Mitchell, Executive Board Member of Local 1352, Intemational
Associa#ion of Fire Fighters; representing Valley Regional Fire Authority
(VRFA) fire fighters, thanked Councilmember Osbome for pa�ticipating
on the Union work crew that sponsors the clean up of a section of
Highway 18. Mr. Mitchell announced that Local 1352 and VRFA
Administration are organizing a joint Fire Ops 99 to give elected officials
and administrators an opportunity to leam more aboutthe fire service.
Coancilmember Peloza is sched,uled to participate in Fire Ops 99. Mr.
Mitchell encouraged all Councilmembers to participate.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for Council review.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Municipal Services
Chair Peloza reported the Municipal Services Committee met March 24,
2014. The Committee reViewed:Resolution Na 5055 regarding a lease
with Century West for aicport property and received a presentation from
Planning Services Manager Eliiabeth Chamberlain on the Imagine
Auburn visioning workshop. The Committee also reviewed a contract
wi4h AOT Public Safety Corparation for false alarm billing and tracking
services, Ordinance No. 6503 rela4ing to disorderly conduct, Resolution
No. 5041 approving a contract with the Auburn Symphony Orchestra, and
Resolufion No. 5056 authorizin� an agreement between the Gity and the
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe for pohce serwces. The Commiitee discussed
the juvenile curfew, Re.soluUon No: 5048 accepting a grant from 4Culture
forlocal arts agencies, solid waste rates, and Resolution No. 5053
relating to the 2014-2019 Parks Property Tax Levy allocation. The next
regular meefing ofithe Municipat Services Committee is scheduled for
April 14, 2014 at 3:30 p.m.
B. Planning 8� Community Development
Chair Holman reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met in a special joint session with the Planning Commission
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on March 18, 2014. The Planning and Community Development
Committee met in regular session on March 24, 2014, and discussed the
Community Development Block Grant Program and human services and
an overview of the environmental restoration projects scheduled for 2014.
C. Public Works
Chair Osbome reported the Public Works Committee meYthis aftemoon
at 3:30 p.m. The Committee reviewed right-of-way use permits for the
Aubum Intecnational Farmers Market; Clean Sweep, and theAuburn
School District graduation services. The Committee also reviewed
Resolution No. 5050 regarding public safety and crude oil rail traffic
passing through the city ofiAubum. The Committee discussed
Resolution No: 5046, a water leak adjustment, the I Streef NE and 22nd
Street NE intersection improvements, and the capital project status
report. The next regularmeeting ofthe PubliaWorks Committee is
scheduled forApril 21, 2014.
D. Finance
Chair Wales reported the Finance Committee met this evening at 5:00.
The Committee reviewed claims vouchers in the amount of,$3.6
million and payroll vouchers in the amount of$1.7 million. The
Committee discussed the format of the quarterly financial reports,
Resolution No. 5046 authorizing the contribution and withdrawal of City
monies in the Washington Local Government Investme.nt Pool,
Resolution No. 5050 regarding cnade oil rail traffic in the city of Au6um,
Resolution No. 5055 relating to a lease between the City and Century
West for airport property, Ordinance No. 6503 relating to disorderly
conduct, Resolution No. 5056 relating to an agreement between the City
and the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe for police services, and an extension
of a contract for false alarm billing and tracking services. The next
regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for April 21, 2014
at 5:00 p.m.
E. Les Gove Community Ca.mpus
The Les Gove Community Gampus Committee has not met since the last
Council meeting.
F. Council Operations Committee
Deputy Mayor Wagner reported the Council Operations Committee met
on March 24, 2014. The Committee discussed theformation of a Council
Compensation Commission and cfianging the meeting day and time for
the Council Operations Committee. The next regular meeting ofithe
Council Operations Committee is scheduled for April 28, 2014.
G. JuniorCity Council
The next regular meeting of the Junior City Council is scheduled for April
21, 2014.
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IV. CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed on the Consenf Agenda are considered by the City Council
to be routine and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed.
A. Minutes of the March 17, 2014 regular meeting
B. Claims Vouchers (Wales/Coleman)
Check numbers 427873 fhrough 428092 in the amount of$3,606,818.41 �
and six wire transfers in the amount of$49,196.83 and dated April 7,
2014.
C. Payroll Vouchers (Wales/Coleman)
Payroll check numbers 534581 through 534612 in the amount of$303,098:61 and
electronic deposit transmissions in the.amount of$1,360,792.80 fof'2,gfand tOt21,
of$1,663,891.41 for the period covering March 13, 2014 through April 2,
2014.
D. Contract for False Alarm Billing & Tracking Services (Peloza/Lee)
City Council apProve the contract with AOT Public Safety Corporation for
false alarm billing andtracking services.
Deputy Mayor Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to
approve the Consent Agenda.
The Consent Agenda includes minutes, claims and payroll vouchers, and
contract items.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
VI I. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No, 6503 (Peloza/Lee)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Aubum, Washington,
amending Section 9.78.010 of#he Aubum City Code relating to disorderly
conduct
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Osbome seconded
to adopt Ordinance No. 6503.
Ordinance No. 6503 amends the definition of disorderly conduct.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
VIII. RESOLUTIONS
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A. Resolution No. 5041 (Peloza/Faber)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the
City of Aubum and the Auburn Symphony Orchestra for services
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Osbome seconded
to adopt Resolution No. 5041.
Resolution No. 5041 authorizes an agreement with the Aubum
Symphony Orchestra for cultural and music appreciation services, The
contract amount is $75,000.00 for performances m 2014 and $75,000.00
for perFormances in 2015. Performances. include full symphony
programs, chamber concert programs, and summer concert events at
Mary Olson Farm. The contract also includes increased marketing, ,
outreach to schools, and fund raisers in the ciry of Auburn.
Councilmember Wales expressed �ncern with entering into a two
year contract„the amount of the contract, and dissatisfaction that the
Symphony's one major fund raiser is not held in Aubum.
MOTION CARRIED. 6-1 Councilmember Wales voted no.
B. Resolution No. 5048 (Holman/Faber)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of.Aubum, Washington,
authorizing the acceptance of a grant from the Cultural Developrrient
Authority of King County ("4Culture") and authorizing the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute the necessary contracts to accept said funds
Councilmember Holman moved and Councilmember Wales seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5048.
Resolution No. 5048 authorizes the acceptance of a $17,000.00 grant
from the Cultural Development Authority of King County (4Culture).
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
C. Resolution No. 5050 (Osbome)
A Resolution of the Ciry Council of the City of Aubum, Washington,
seeking to protect the health, safety, and economic well-being of lo.cal
citizens and Auburn's drinking water supply and natural resources from
the potential impact of increased crude oil rail traffic passing through the
city of Aubum
Councilmem6er Peloza moved and Councilmember Osborne seconded
to adopt Resolution No. 5050.
Councilmember Peloza noted the resolution relates to oil transport
activities by fhe railroads through the city of Aubum. There is a coalition
within the National League of Cities, which started with the Energy,
Environment and Natural Resources Committee and the Transportation,
Infrastructure and Services Committee, to present a similarresolution to
the Board of the National League of Cities. Other cities in the state have
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adopted similar resolutions.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
D. Resolution No. 5053 (Wales/Coleman)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Aubum, Washington,
authorizingthe Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of
Auburn and King County for the 2014-2019 Parks Property Tax Levy
allocation
Councilmember Wales moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5053.
Resolution No. 5053 authorizes an;agreement with King Counry for
distribution of 2014-2019'Parks Property 7ax Levy funding. The City will
receive approximately $125,000.00 in levy funding in 2014.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
E. Re.solution No. 5054 (WagnerlHeid)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Aubum, Washington,
amending Resolution No. 5017 of the City Council of the City of Aubum,
Washington, passed December 3,.2013, relating to the standing
committees of the City Council of the City of Aubum
Deputy MayorWagner moved and Gouncilmember Peloza seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5054.
Resolution No. 5054 changes the regular meeting date and time of the
Council Operations Committee to the fourth Monday of each mon4h at
2:30 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
F. Resolution No. 5055 (Peloza/Coleman)
A Resolution of the City Council of the Gity of Aubum, Washington,
, authorizing the Mayor to execute a lease between the City of Aubum and
Century West for airport property
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Osbome seconded
to adopt Resolution No. 5055.
Resolution No. 5055 authorizes the Jease of a small office building at
Auburn Municipal Airport tb Century West.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
G. Resolution. No. 5056 (Pelo.za/Lee)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Aubum, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement by and
between the City of Aubum.and the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe for police
services
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Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Osbome seconded
to adopt Resolution No. 5056.
Resolution No. 5056 authorizes an agreement between the City and the
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe for one Aubum police officerdedicated to
patrolling areas and responding to calls in Aubum within the Muckleshoot
Indian Tribe reservation.
Mayor Backus stated the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe will be paying the
salary and benefits for one officer, which will allow the City to hire an
additional officer.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
IX. REPORTS '
At this time the Mayor and City Counci.l may report on sign�cant items
associated with their appointed positions on federal, stafe, regional and local
organizations.
A. From the Council
Deputy MayorWagner reported on a meeting with the Muckleshoot
Indian Tribe to discuss police senrices, fireworks issues, and shuttle
service. Deputy Mayor Wagneralso reported on his attendance at the
Pierce County Regional Council meeting, the Sound Cities Association
meeting, the grand opening of 4he Franciscan Health Center, a.
Communiry Emergency Response Team (CERT) graduation, a Regional
Access Mobility Partnership (RAMP) meeting, a Council Committee of
the Whole meeting, which'included a presentation from the Burlington
No.rthem Santa Fe Railroad, an overview of human services funding; and
u4ilities and transportation projects processes.
Councilmember DaCorsi reported on his attendance at the Aubum
School DistricYs Building Bridges event, the'Sound CitiesAssociation
meeting; a briefing by Environmental Manager Chris Andersen on City
floodplain issues, and the Franciscan Health Center grand opening.
Councilmember Wales reported on herattendance at the Aubum Valley
Humane Society fund raising event.
Councilmember Holman reported on his attendance at the $outh
CorrectionaP Entity (SCORE).Board meeting. SCORE is a multi-
jurisdictional misdemeanor jail located in Des Moines. SCORE includes
seven member cities and 23 contract cities. SCORE member aties
include Aubum, Renton, Tukwila; Burien, Des Moines, SeaTac and
Federal Way.
Councilmember Peloza reported on his attendance at the South County
Area Transportation Board meeting and a meeting with the Muckleshoot.
Indian Tribe. CouncilmemberPeloza commended the Tribe for
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managing their fireworks discharge area and announced that the Tribe's
Veterans PowWow wili take place June20-22, 2Q14. Councilmember
Peloza also reported on his attendance at the Aubum Airport Advisory
Board meeting and the Water Resource inventory Area (WRIA) 9 general
session meeting. Councilmember Peloza announced the Watershed Eco
System Forum will take place at Aubum City Ha,ll on May
8th. Councilmember Peloza also reported he attended the Council
Retreat April 3-4, 2014, at Wesley Homes. He commended Mayor
Backus and staff on a successful retreat.
Councilmember Osborne reported on his attendance at the
Transportation, Transit and Trails Committee meeting where the
Committee received a presentation on transit; the Transportation Benefit
District, and King County Proposition No. 1 for transit funding.
Councilmember Trout reported she attended many of the events already
mentioned by Councilmembers and was occupied by several family
funerals during the past two weeks.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus reported that she and Director Snyder visited the
Maintenance and Operations Facility to thank Street Maintenance Worke�
Herman Mozee for the customer care and service he provided to an
elderly resident. Mayor Backus also expressed appreciation to Police
Sergeant Dan O'Neil and Police Officer Todd Glen for their work on
securing the arrest ofia known drug dealerin a local neighborhood.
Mayor Backus also reported that she recently toured 4he Aubum
Municipaf Airport and attended the following events: Lea Hill
Elementary DARE gratluation, Auburn Court Apartments neighborhood
meeting regarding nearby weUands, the North Tapps Middle School
fundraiser, Pacific Northwest robotics competition at Aubum Nigh School,
Auburn Little League opening day, the Council Retreat, and an fagle
Scout Court of Honor ceremony for Joseph and Tyler Cushing. Mayor
Backus also reported on her meetings with King County District Court
Judge Ham regarding the King�Gounty District Court System and
representatives from Senator Murray's office.
X. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 9:05 p.m., MayorBackus recessed the meeting for a five minute
intermission and then to execu4ive session for approximately 20 minutes in
order to discuss pending/potential litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.100(1)(i).
City Attomey Heid and Directors Snyder and Hursh attended the
executive session. It was indicated that Council action may follow fhe
executive session.
At 9:30 and 9:36 p.m., the executive session was extended an additional five
minutes each time.
Mayor Backus reconvened the regular meeting at 9:40 p.m.
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City Attorney Heid read the title of Resolution No. 5057:
Resolution No. 5057.
A Resolufion of the City Council of fhe City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor to execute a Purchase and Sale.Agreerrment'between
the City of Aubum and Dorco, Incorporated for purchase of four parcels of
real estate
Councilmember Wales moved and Councilmember Holman seconded
to adopt Resolution No. 5057 revised to reflect a due diligence period of'120
days.
The Purchase and Sale Agreement relates to acquisition of property near the
Les Gove Community Campus.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
City Attomey Heid read the title of Resolution No. 5061:
Resolution No. 5061
A Resolution of the City Council of the City ofAu.burn, Washington, declaring
the need for both portions of Tracf X of King County Short Plat Numbe�
584147, identified on easement fled'under King County Recording Num6er
8410030621; records ofiKing Gounty, Washington, as necessary for road
purposes, and calling upon the obligated parties to convey #he same for such
purposes
Councilmember Osbome moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5061.
The resolution relates to conveyance of property for road purposes.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
XL ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjoumed at 9:42 p.m.
APPROVED this /� day of_ � , 2014.
1
ANCY CUS, A OR Danielle Daskam, City Clerk
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