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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 Rich Wagner, Bill
Peloza, Largo Wales, Wayne Osborne, John Holman, Claude
DaCorsi, and Yolanda Trout.
Department Directors and staff members present: City Attorney
Daniel B Heid, Chief of Police Bob Lee, Economic Development
Manager Doug Lein, Director of Administration Michael Hursh,
Innovation and Technology Director Ron Tiedeman, Interim Human
Resources and Risk Management Director Rob Roscoe, Finance
Director Shelley Coleman, Park, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl
Faber, Assistant Director of Engineering Services and City Engineer
Ingrid Gaub, Emergency Preparedness Manager Sarah Miller and
Deputy City Clerk Shawn Campbell.
C. Announcements, Appointments, and Presentations
1 . Proclamation - National Day of Prayer
Mayor Backus to declare May 1, 2014 as National Day of Prayer
in the City of Auburn.
Mayor Backus read and presented a proclamation declaring May
1, 2014 as National Day of Prayer in the City of Auburn to Marge
Gordon.
Marge Gordon invited everyone to join them at City Hall on
Thursday, May 1st from noon to 1 :OOp.m.
2. Emergency Management Presidential Volunteer Service Awards
Presentation
Mayor Backus to recognize recipients of the Emergency
Management Presidential Volunteer Service Award.
Mayor Backus recognized Cory Blair, Diane Costenbader,
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Christopher Cushing, Joseph Cushing, Kim Cushing, Tyler
Cushing and Richard Lundstrom for earning the Presidential
Volunteer Service Award.
Emergency Preparedness Manager Sarah Miller noted the
service award level and accomplishments of each recipient.
3. Boards and Commissions Appointments
City Council to confirm the appointment of Brooksie D. Hall 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 Brooksie D. Hall to the
Urban Tree Board.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
D. Agenda Modifications
There was no agenda modification.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & 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 City Council on any issue. Those wishing to speak are reminded to
sign in on the form provided.
Elam Anderson, 301 23rd Ave ST SE, Auburn
Mr. Anderson stated that people are responsible for their life, not God.
He asked that people examine the part they play in their problems.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for Council review.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Municipal Services
Chair Peloza reported the Municipal Services Committee met April 14,
2014. The Committee discussed Resolution No. 5045 regarding the
second addendum to the interlocal agreement between the City of
Auburn and the City of Pacific for information services technology, the
operations at the Auburn Valley Humane Society and the street
sweeping schedule. The next regular meeting of the Municipal
Services Committee is scheduled for April 28, 2014 at 3:30 p.m.
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B. Planning & Community Development
Chair Holman reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met on April 14, 2014. The Committee received
presentations from Laura Theimer and Laura Westergard from the
Auburn Downtown Association on the Downtown Association's 2014
plans and activities, Economic Development Manager Doug Lein on
the Economic Development of the City and from Assistant Director of
Community Development Services Jeff Tate who provided an
overview of the City's addressing policy. The Committee forwarded to
full Council for consideration Resolution No. 5059 regarding
acceptance of a grant from King Conservation District. The next
regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development
Committee is scheduled for April 28, 2014.
C. Public Works
Chair Osborne reported the Public Works Committee met this
afternoon at 3:30 p.m. The Committee reviewed a leak adjustment,
surface water management manual revisions, and Public Works
Projects C512A, CP1024 and C524A. The Committee also discussed
Resolution No. 5063 regarding surplusing, the 2015 - 2020
Transportation Improvement Plan and the 2014 Local Street
Reconstruction Project. The next regular meeting of the Public Works
Committee is scheduled for May 5, 2014.
D. Finance
Chair Wales reported the Finance Committee met this evening at
5:00. The Committee reviewed claims vouchers in the amount of $4.3
million and payroll vouchers in the amount of $2.1 million. The
Committee forwarded to full Council for consideration Resolution No.
5045 regarding second addendum to the interlocal agreement
between the City of Auburn and the City of Pacific for information
services technology, Resolution No. 5046 authorizing the contribution
and withdrawal of City monies in the State of Washington Local
Government Investment Pool and Resolution No. 5063 declaring
certain items of property as surplus and authorizing their disposal. The
next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for May
5, 2014 at 5:00 p.m.
E. Les Gove Community Campus
The Les Gove Community Campus Committee has not met since the
last Council Meeting.
F. Council Operations Committee
The next regular meeting of the Council Operations Committee is
scheduled for April 28, 2014.
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G. Junior City Council
Deputy Mayor Wagner reported the Junior City Council met this
evening at 5:00. The Junior City Council discussed City parks and
adding information regarding the Junior City Council on the City
website. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Junior City
Council is May 19, 2014.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed on the Consent 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 April 7, 2014 Regular City Council Meeting
B. Minutes of the April 14, 2014 Special City Council Meeting
C. Claims Vouchers (Wales/Coleman)
Claims Voucher Numbers 428093 through 428356 in the amount of
$4,339,932.99 and three wire transfers in the amount of $2,946.06
and dated April 21 , 2014.
D. Payroll Vouchers (Wales/Coleman)
Check numbers 534613 through 534644 in the amount of
$840,117.90, electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of
$1 ,277,350.45 for a grand total of $2,117,468.35 for the period
covering April 3, 2014 to April 21, 2014.
E. Dunda Leak Adjustment (Osborne/Coleman)
City Council to approve an appeal for an additional water utility
adjustment in the amount of $2943.96, to account no. 069905-000.
The customer previously received a credit for $500.00 for the water
leak and $16,892.65 for sewer.
F. Public Works Project No. C512A (Osborne/Snyder)
City Council to grant permission to advertise for bids for Project No.
C512A, Well 4 Emergency Power Improvements
G. Public Works Project No. C524A (Osborne/Snyder)
City Council to award Contract No. 14-05 to R.L. Alia Company on
their low bid of $473,485.35 plus Washington State sales tax of
$44,969.45 for a total contract price of $518,454.80 for Project No.
C524A Utility Physical Site Improvements
H. Public Works Project No. CP1024 (Osborne/Snyder)
City Council to grant permission to advertise for bids for Project No.
CP1024, Auburn Way S and M Street SE Intersection Improvements,
Contract 14-06
Deputy Mayor Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded
to approve the Consent Agenda.
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The Consent Agenda includes minutes, claims and payroll vouchers,
a leak adjustment and Public Works projects.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7- 0
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The was no unfinished business.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
The was no new business.
VII. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5045 (Wales/Tiedeman)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a second addendum
to the interlocal agreement between the City of Auburn and the City of
Pacific for information services technology
Councilmember Wales moved and Councilmember Holman seconded
to adopt Resolution No. 5045.
Councilmember Wales stated the resolution will change the term of
the agreement to three years.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Resolution No. 5046 (Wales/Coleman)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the contribution and withdrawal of City monies in the State
of Washington Local Government Investment Pool
Councilmember Wales moved and Councilmember Holman seconded
to adopt Resolution No. 5046.
Councilmember Wales explained the City has been a part of the State
of Washington Local Government Investment Pool since the early
1980's. The investment pool has requested all entities adopt this type
of resolution.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
C. Resolution No. 5058 (Held)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
expressing support for King County Transportation District Proposition
No. 1 - Sales and Use Tax and Vehicle Fee for Transportation
Improvements
King County Transportation District Proposition No. 1 Sales and Use Tax and Vehicle Fee for
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Transportation Improvements
The Board of the King County Transportation District passed Resolution No. TD2014-03
concerning funding for Metro transit, roads and other transportation improvements. If approved,
this proposition would fund, among other things, bus service, road safety and maintenance and
other transportation improvements in King County cities and the unincorporated area. It would
authorize the district to impose, for a period of ten years, a sales and use tax of 0.1% under RCW
82.14.0455 and an annual vehicle fee of sixty dollars ($60)per registered vehicle under RCW
82.80.140 with a twenty dollar($20) rebate for low-income individuals.
Deputy Mayor Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded
to adopt Resolution No. 5058.
Deputy Mayor Wagner stated the proposition moves toward
improvements for streets and transportation in King County.
Mayor Backus asked for opposing views from the audience. No
citizens came forward to speak.
Councilmember Osborne stated the proposition would give the City
increased revenue for roads and transportation.
Councilmember DaCorsi expressed concerns regarding the impact to
the lower income population. The citizens with lower incomes
currently have a hard time paying for their car tabs. If King County
were to increase that amount, it would increase the burden to the
lower income population
MOTION CARRIED. 6-1 Councilmember DaCorsi votes no.
D. Resolution No. 5063 (Osborne/Snyder)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington
declaring certain items of property as surplus and authorizing their
disposal
Councilmember Wales moved and Councilmember Holman seconded
to adopt Resolution No. 5063.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
VIII. REPORTS
At this time the Mayor and City Council may report on significant items
associated with their appointed positions on federal, state, regional and
local organizations.
A. From the Council
Councilmember Trout reported she attended the Lion's Club Fishing
Derby where Boy Scout Troop 401 volunteered at the event by
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helping the younger children. She also attended the Lions Club Easter
Egg hunt where over 125 children came to participate in the egg hunt.
Councilmember Osborne reported he attended the Green River
SWIFT symposium where they discussed the Army Corps of
Engineers policy on Public Law No. 84-99 regarding trees and growth
on levees. The symposium discussed raising the levees along the
Green River. He also attended the Regional Transit Committee
meeting where they discussed human trafficking and the ratio of riders
sitting to standing on transit buses.
Deputy Mayor Wagner reported attended the reception for the new
Korean Consul General sponsored by King County Councilmember
Pete Von Reichbauer.
Councilmember Peloza reported he attended South Cities Association
Regional Policy meeting where they discussed the regional transfer
station and oil transportation, the King County Solid Waste Advisory
Committee meeting, the South County Area Transportation Board
meeting, and a presentation from the Washington State Department of
Transportation regarding the gas tax and a presentation from the
Puget Sound Regional Council on the Next Generation Air Transport
System. He also attended the Terry Home ribbon cutting, and the
Korean Consul General reception and the Chamber of Commerce
awards dinner.
Councilmember Holman reported he attended the Greater Seattle
Global Cities Initiative project hosted by the University of Washington.
The initiative is a joint project by the Brookings Institute and JP
Morgan Chase. He explained the initiative is an expanded project from
the research of the book Metropolitan Revolution by Bruce Katz
regarding the rapid urbanization shifting the focus of global economic
power. The goal of the initiative is to equip city leaders and policy
makers with the information to bolster their position in the global
community.
Councilmember Wales stated she was on vacation and has no report.
Councilmember DaCorsi reported he met with Auburn Youth
Resources Director Jim Blanchart and toured the facility. He also
attended the Korean Consul Generals reception.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus reported she met with staff to start planning the next
National Night Out on August 5, 2014. She met with King County
Executive Dow Constantine for an economic development forum in
conjunction with the Brookings Institute. She also met with King
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County Councilmember Pete Von Reichbauer .. She attended the
2014 Community Volunteer Luncheon, a tour of Orion Industries
facility, the Arbor Day celebration, an open house for the Auburn
Valley Creative Arts group, Chamber of Commerce luncheon, the
United States Gypsum event to donate funds to the local Red Cross
for the victims of Oso, the Terry Home ribbon cutting, the Auburn
Chamber of Commerce Annual Recognition of Service award dinner
where Senator Joe Fain was recognized for his service to the
community, the Veteran Affairs Advisory Committee, a fundraiser
breakfast for Nick Konkler, and the Earth Day cleanup. Mayor Backus
also met with King County Councilmember Pete Von Reichbauer and
Joni Earl from Sound Transit regarding parking in the downtown area,
the Sound Transit parking structures and partnering opportunities
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 8:33 p.m.
APPROVED this day of May, 2014.
iCY Q US, MAYOR Shaw, Dep toy City Clerk
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