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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-05-2014Ty orR:1�� . Acn� WASHINGTON CALL TO ORDER A. Flag Salute City Council Meeting May 5, 2014 - 7:30 PM Auburn City Hall MINUTES 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: Assistant City Attorney Steven Gross, Community Development and Public Works Director Kevin Snyder, Emergency Preparedness Manager Sarah Miller, Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Police Commander Mark Caillier, Economic Development Manager Doug Lein, Director of Administration Michael Hursh, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam. C. Announcements, Appointments, and Presentations Proclamation - Puget Sound Starts Here Month Mayor Backus to proclaim May 2014 as "Puget Sound Starts Here" month in the city of Auburn. Mayor Backus read and presented a proclamation declaring May 2014 as "Puget Sound Starts Here" month in the city to Community Development and Public Works Director Kevin Snyder on behalf of the staff in Engineering, Maintenance and Operations, and Environmental Management. The purpose of the proclamation is to bring attention to the economic and environmental benefits that the Puget Sound brings to the community and noted recent local volunteer and restoration activities that benefit Puget Sound and the quality of life for the citizens of Auburn. 2. Diversity Culture Celebration Carla Carrizosa representing Gildo Rey Elementary and Mt. Baker Middle School to invite Mayor Backus and City Councilmembers to the June 12th Regional Diversity Culture Celebration Page 1 of 9 Carla Carrizosa, representing Gildo Rey Elementary and Mt. Baker Middle School, invited Councilmembers and Mayor Backus to the June 12th Regional Diversity Culture Celebration that will include folk dance, Punjabi dance, Samoan dance, and Marshallese dance. Ms. Carrizosa stated the event is organized by parents of the students and raises funds for 5th grade camp. The event will be held June 12 at 4:00 at Mt. Baker Middle School. D. Agenda Modifications There was no change to the agenda. 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 Street SE, Auburn Mr. Anderson referred to a letter he had previously written and sent to Mayor Backus. Mr. Anderson suggested the Council Chambers include a table and chair at the podium for audience participation. He expressed concerns regarding coal trains traveling through Auburn. 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 28, 2014. The Committee discussed the Century West Task Assignment relating to bid oversight and contract management for a project at the airport, Resolution No. 5067 authorizing the application for and acceptance of a Federal Aviation Administration grant, a King Conservation District grant for the Auburn International Farmers Market, the red light photo enforcement program, an update on the cemetery, the animal control licensing program, and South Correctional Entity (SCORE) jail statistics. The next regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for Monday, May 12, 2014. B. Planning & Community Development Page 2 of 9 Chair Holman reported the Planning and Community Development Committee met April 28, 2014. The Committee discussed the theater lease, Auburn Environmental Park wetland restoration efforts, floodplain development regulation policy, communal residences, and the downtown parking management plan. The next regular meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee is scheduled for Monday, May 12, 2014. C. Public Works Chair Osborne reported the Public Works Committee met this afternoon at 3:30 p.m. The Committee reviewed Right -of -way Use Permits for the Auburn Downtown Association's Wine and Music Festival and for Sound Transit's existing directional signs. The Committee also reviewed Resolution No. 5062 relating to a public hearing on a franchise application from tw telecom of washington Ilc, permission to advertise for Public Works Project CP1208 for sewer pump station improvements, permission to advertise for Public Works Project CP1104 8th Street NE and 104th Avenue SE intersection improvements, Resolution No. 5066 authorizing an agreement with Pierce County for road services, and Resolution No. 5064 authorizing an agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey for water resource investigations and groundwater modeling for the Puyallup River watershed. The Committee discussed Ordinance No. 6504 establishing an independent salary commission, Resolution No. 5068 approving a mutual assistance agreement with Snohomish County related to the State Route 530 flood and mudslide disaster. The Committee reviewed Comprehensive Plans for water, sewer and storm drainage, engineering organizational review, and the Committee's action tracking matrix. The next regular meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for Monday, May 19, 2014. D. Finance Chair Wales reported the Finance Committee met this evening at 5:00. The Committee reviewed claims vouchers in the approximate amount of $1.1 million and payroll vouchers in the amount of $1.6 million. The Committee reviewed Ordinance No. 6504 establishing an independent salary commission and Resolution No. 5068 authorizing a mutual assistance agreement with Snohomish County related to the State Route 530 flood and mudslide. The Committee discussed Resolution No. 5067 authorizing application and acceptance of a Federal Aviation Administration grant for the airport, the Century West Task Assignment for construction management services for an airport project, Resolution No. 5064 authorizing an agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey for a regional groundwater model in the Puyallup River watershed, Resolution No. 5066 authorizing an agreement with Pierce County for road services, and the Auburn Mountain View Cemetery. The next regular meeting of the Page 3 of 9 Finance Committee is scheduled for Monday, May 19, 2014. E. Les Gove Community Campus Chair Wagner reported the Les Gove Community Campus Committee met April 23, 2014. The Committee discussed the status of a $3 million grant from the state for the community center project; the City has until June 2015 to accept the grant. The Committee also discussed King County's green space funding requirements and the use of security cameras at the Les Gove Community Campus. The next regular meeting of the Les Gove Community Campus Committee is scheduled for May 28, 2014. F. Council Operations Committee Deputy Mayor Wagner reported the Council Operations Committee met April 28, 2014. The Committee reviewed Ordinance No. 6504 establishing an independent salary commission and the proposed change from Council Committees to Council workshop format. The next regular meeting of the Council Operations Committee is scheduled for May 27, 2014. G. Junior City Council The next regular meeting of the Junior City Council is scheduled for Monday, 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 21, 2014 regular City Council meeting B. Claims Vouchers (Wales /Coleman) Claims check numbers 428357 through 428545 in the amount of $1,043,848.88 and five wire transfers in the amount of $44,953.09 and dated May 5, 2014. C. Payroll Vouchers (Wales /Coleman) Payroll check numbers 534645 through 534679 in the amount of $268,556.09, and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $1,326,363.85 for a grand total of $1,594,919.94 for the period April 17, 2014 to April 30, 2014. D. Century West Task Assignment (Peloza /Coleman) City Council to approve Task Assignments with Century West to perform administrative bidding services (Task 1) and project management (Task 2) for the airport crack sealing and slurry seal project. E. Public Works Project No. CP1208 (Osborne /Snyder) Page 4 of 9 City Council grant permission to advertise for bids for Project No. CP1208, Sewer Pump Station Improvements F. Public Works Project No. CP1104 (Osborne /Snyder) City Council grant permission to advertise for bids for Project No. CP1104, 8th Street NE and 104th Avenue SE Intersection Improvements, Contract 14 -09 Deputy Mayor Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to approve the Consent Agenda. The Consent Agenda includes claims vouchers, payroll vouchers, and public works contract administration items. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7 -0 V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. VI. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. VII. ORDINANCES A. Ordinance No. 6504 (Wagner /Heid) An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, creating a new Chapter 2.08 of the Auburn City Code establishing an independent salary commission Deputy Mayor Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6504. Deputy Mayor Wagner explained that Ordinance No. 6504 establishes an independent salary commission. The independent salary commission is an approach used by several cities, and separates the setting of Councilmember salaries from the political process. The independent salary commission will study the total compensation of councilmembers and establish increases or decreases in council compensation. Councilmember Peloza also spoke in favor of Ordinance No. 6504 and stated it is a fair and equitable method for determining council compensation. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7 -0 B. Ordinance No. 6507 (Holman /Snyder) An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving the final plat of Bry's Cove Page 5 of 9 Councilmember Holman moved and Councilmember Wales seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6507. Ordinance No. 6507 approves the final plat of Bry's Cove. Bry's Cove includes nine residential lots and two tracts for open space located within the former West Hill annexation area. The preliminary plat was submitted to King County and determined complete prior to annexation to the City. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7 -0 VIII. RESOLUTIONS A. Resolution No. 5059 (Peloza /Faber) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the acceptance of a grant from King Conservation District and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the necessary agreements to accept said funds Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Osborne seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5059. Deputy Mayor Wagner congratulated Councilmember Peloza and members of the Auburn International Farmers Market Advisory Board for their work to acquire the grant and make the Farmers Market a success. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7 -0 B. Resolution No. 5062 (Osborne /Snyder) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, setting a public hearing to consider a Franchise Agreement with tw telecom of washington Ilc Councilmember Osborne moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5062. Resolution No. 5062 sets the date for a public hearing on the franchise application from tw telecom of washington Ilc. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7 -0 C. Resolution No. 5064 (Osborne /Snyder) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Auburn and the U.S. Geological Survey for water resources investigations Councilmember Osborne moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5064. Page 6 of 9 Resolution No. 5064 authorizes an agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey for a regional groundwater model that will benefit the City's water utility in predicting future groundwater levels and stream flows. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7 -0 D. Resolution No. 5066 (Osborne /Snyder) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor to amend the Memorandum of Agreement with Pierce County for the purpose of providing road services Councilmember Osborne moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5066. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7 -0 E. Resolution No. 5067 (Peloza /Coleman) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the City to apply for, and if awarded, to accept federal grant funds in the amount of $450,000.00 from the Federal Aviation Administration, and State Grant Funds in the amount of $25,000.00 from the Washington State Department of Transportation Aviation Division for various airport improvements, and authorizing the execution of the grant agreement therefor Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Osborne seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5067. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7 -0 F. Resolution No. 5068 (Wales /Hursh ) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Auburn and Snohomish County for mutual assistance, and to donate staff time related to the State Route 530 flood and mudslide Councilmember Wales moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5068. Resolution No. 5068 authorizes a mutual assistance agreement with Snohomish County related to the State Route 530 Flood and Mudslide natural disaster. City of Auburn staff members provided support to the Snohomish County Emergency Operations Center for approximately two weeks. The agreement will also allow the Mayor to authorize the donation of staff costs incurred by the City to Snohomish County. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7 -0 IX. REPORTS At this time the Mayor and City Council may report on significant items Page 7 of 9 associated with their appointed positions on federal, state, regional and local organizations. A. From the Council Deputy Mayor Wagner reported on his participation in National Rebuilding Day in recognition of an organization, Rebuilding Together, that focuses on volunteer efforts to provide critical repairs and renovations to low- income residents. Deputy Mayor Wagner also reported on his visit to Washington State University (WSU) and their Engineering and Architecture School. WSU has been the City's research partner in the Innovation Partnership Zone. Councilmember DaCorsi reported on his attendance at the Boys and Girls Club fundraiser, the Auburn Food Bank Empty Bowls fundraiser, the Community and Schools dinner and auction, Auburn Clean Sweep, and the sixth annual fund raiser luncheon for the Housing Development Consortium where the keynote speaker was Dr. Manuel Pastor who spoke on demographics trends and transitions. Councilmember Wales reported on her attendance at the Auburn Food Bank Empty Bowls fundraiser and the Community and Schools dinner event. Councilmember Wales also spoke regarding King County's rabies reporting and pet licensing. Councilmember Holman reported on his attendance at the City's Clean Sweep event and Green River Community College's One Book Project where a large community of people, Green River Community College and residents, read one book and met in groups to discuss the book, When the Emperor Was Divine, written by American author, Julie Otsuka, about a Japanese American family sent to an internment camp. Councilmember Peloza reported on his attendance at the Auburn Airport Advisory Board meeting, the King County Water Pollution Abatement Advisory Committee, the Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) 9 management meeting, the Auburn International Farmers Market Board meeting, the Fire Fighters Union District 7 Fire Ops 101 exercise, the Boys and Girls Club fundraiser, Fire Ops 99, Skills, Inc. open house, Saars Super Saver Foods grand opening, and Auburn's Clean Sweep event. Councilmember Osborne commented on the defeat of King County Transportation District Proposition 1 for transportation improvements and the impact of the loss on bus routes in Auburn. Route 152 will be discontinued later this year, Route 181 will discontinue night service at 9:00 p.m., and Route 186 will be decreased to every sixty minutes during peak periods. DART 910 will be discontinued in 2015, DART 915 will be reduced to three trips in 2015, and DART 919 will heage 8 of 9 discontinued later in 2014. Councilmember Trout reported on her attendance at a tour of Wesley Homes and a tour of Auburn MultiCare Hospital. B. From the Mayor Mayor Backus reported on her attendance at the monthly meeting of the South Correctional Entity (SCORE Jail) Administrative Board meeting, the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency Board meeting on behalf of Sound Cities Association, memorial services for Vinnie Morris, the Lions Club Special Needs Fishing Derby at Mill Pond, YMCA Healthy Kids Day, Fire Ops 99 training, a King County Solid Waste Transfer System Plan update where it was learned that the Algona site is the likely location for the new transfer station, the grand opening of Saars Super Saver grocery store, the Skills, Inc. open house and Aerospace Joint Alliance Committee announcement of a new apprenticeship program, National Day of Prayer event, the Auburn Food Bank Empty Bowls fundraiser, Auburn Clean Sweep, and a press conference regarding the implementation of TrackMole, a new software program that helps police departments, businesses, organizations and individuals recover lost or stolen property. X. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. APPROVED this day of '2014. Danielle Daskam, City Clerk Page 9 of 9