HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-16-2014 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES a�voF_ � * City Council Meeting
�T ��A�T June 16, 2014 - 7:30 PM
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I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Flag Salute
Mayor Nancy Backus called the meeting to order and led those in
attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
B. Roll Call
City Councilmembers present: Deputy Mayor Wagner, Bill Peloza,
Largo Wales, Wayne Osborne, John Holman, Claude DaCorsi, and
Yolanda Trout.
Department Directors and, staff me.mbers present; Community
DeVelopment and Public Works Director Kevin Snyder, Finance
Accounting Manager Rhonda_.Ewing, City Attorney Dan.iel B. Heid,
Police Commander Mark Ca'illier, l'raffic Engineer James 1Nebb,
Assistanf Director of Community Development Services Jeff Tate,
Assistant Director of Enginee.ring Services/City Engineer Ingrid Gaub,
Director of Administration Michael Hursh, and City Clerk Danielle
Daskam.
C. Announcements, Appointments, and Presentations
There was no announcement, appointment or presentation.
D. Agenda Modifications
The agenda was modified to include permission to advertise Public
Works Project No. CP1122, 30th Street NE Area Flooding - Phase 1,
and Resolution No. 5079.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1. Public Hearing on 2015-2020 Transportation Improvement
Program Modifications (Osborne/Snyder)
City Council conduct a public hearing to receive public comments
and suggestions with rega�d to the prbposed modifications to
the 2015-2020 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
Traffic Engineer James Webb presented the staff report for
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the annual update to the Transportation Improvement Program for
the years 2015-2020. The Six Year Transportafion Improvement
Program is required by state law (RCW 35.77.010). The
first three yea.rs of the Plan are financially constrained. The
update includes the removal of several pro�ects that have been
completed, modification of the scope of others, and the addition of
projects to reflect future needs to the transportation system.
Mayor Backus opened the hearing at 7:33 p.m. There was no
pu6lic comment and the hearing was closed.
B. Audience Participation
This is the p/ace 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.
Brent Carson of the Law Offices of Van Ness Feldman, 719 2nd Ave,
Suite 1150, Seatfle
Mr. Carson spoke in favor of Ordinance No._6508 and the revision of
the zoning code to allow warehousing and distribution uses oufright in
the M1, Light Indus4rial zoning district, and the EP, Environmental
Park zoning district and.eliminate the nonconforming status of existing
warehouse and distribution facilities.
Kim Lorenz, Lund Road, Auburn
Mr. Lorenz explained that he is a property owner on Lund Road. He
spoke in support of Ordinance No. 6508. Mr. Lorenz complimented
staff and City officials throughout the process.
Elam Anderson, 301 23rd Sfreet SE, Auburn
Mr. Anderson inquired regarding the Council's priorities for the City.
He also requested a copy of the Mayor's priorities.
Eric Little, 4th Street NE, Auburn
Mr. Little identified himself as a property owner on 4fh Street NE. Mr.
Little expressed support for Ordinance No. 6508.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for City Council review.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Municipal Services
Chair Peloza reported the Municipal SerVices Gommittee met on June
9, 2014. The Committee reviewed Resolution No. 5077 adopting the
King County Regional Coordination Framework for Disasters and
Planned Events. The Committee also discussed fireworks and the
Police DepartmenYs fireworks plan/policies for 2014 and the Auburn
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International Farmers Market. The next regular meeting of the
Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for June 23, 2014.
B. Planning 8� Community Development
Chair Holman reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met June 9, 2014. The Committee reviewed Resolution
No. 5075 relafing to the 2015-2020 Transportation Improvement
Program (TIP) and Ordinance No. 6508 approving an amendment to
the zoning code relating to warehouse and distribution uses. The
Committee discussed Resolution No. 5073 setting a date for a public
hearing on a request to vacate an alley, Resolution No. 5077 adopting
4he King County Regional Framework for Disasters and Planned
Events, communal housing, and an Urban Land Institute report
entitled "Ten Principles for Bu'ilding Fiealthy Places."
C. Public Works
Chair Osborne reported the Public Works Committee met this
afternoon at 3:30. The Committee reviewed Resolution No. 5073
setting a public hearing on a petition for vacation of an alley between
South Division Street and A Street SE south of 1 st Street SE, three
right-of-way permits for Chevron Environmental Management,
Mohawk Northern Plastics and Buena Vista School, a requ.est to
advertise Public Works Project CP1122 to replace a 30-inch storm line
from 30th Street NE to Brandon Park pump station, Ordinance
No. 6512 related to payback agreements, and Resolution N.o. 5076
supporting a new funded federal transportation program. The
Committee also discussed Ordinance No. 6510 approving budget
amendment 8 to the 2013-2014 Biennial Budget, Ordinance No. 6515
relating to vegetation as a nuisance, Ordinance No. 6508 relating to
warehouse and distribution uses, Resolution No. 5075 approving the
2015-2020 Transportation Improvement Program, an overview of
the Maintenance and Operations Services, the capital projects status
report, significant projects by others, and the Committee's action
tracking matrix. The next regular meeting of the Public Works
Committee is scheduled for July 7, 2014.
D. Finance
Chair Wales reported the Finance Committee met this evening at
5:00. The Committee reviewed claims vouchers in the amount of
approximately $3.2 million and payroll vouchers in the amount of
approximately $2.1 million. The Committee discussed Resolution
No. 5076 expressing support for a new funded federal transporfation
program, Ordinance No. 6510 approving a budget amendment to the
2013-2014 Biennial Budget, and Ordinance No. 6512 relating to
payback agreements. The next regular meeting of fhe Finance
Committee is scheduled for July 7, 2014.
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E. Les Gove Community Campus
The next regular meeting of the Les Gove Community Campus
Committee is scheduled for June 25, 2014.
F. Council Operations Committee
The next regular meeting of the Council Operations Committee is
scheduled for June 23, 2014.
G. Junior City Council
Deputy Mayor Wagner reported fhe Junior City Council met this
evening at 5:00. The Junior City Council received a briefing from the
Parks, Arts and Recreation Department regarding youth summer
acfivities and discussed anti-bullying efforts in the city. The next
regular meeting of the Junior Gity Council is scheduled for July 21,
2014.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA �
All maiters listed on the Consent Agenda are considered by #he City
Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed.
A. June 2, 2013 Regular Meeting Minutes
B. Claims Vouchers (Wales/Coleman)
Claims voucher numbers 428913 through 429145 in the amount of
$3,164,926.23 and a wire transfer in the amount of $77,226.40 and
dated June 16, 2014.
C. Payroll Vouchers (Wales/Goleman)
Payroll check numbers 534755 through 534785 in the amount of
$844,629.13 and electronic deposit t�ansmissions in the amount of
$1,318,566.88 for a grand total of $2,163;196.01 for the period
covering May 29, 2014 to June 11, 2014.
D. Public Works Project No. CP1122
City Council grant permission to advertise for bids for Projeet No.
CP1122, 30th Street NE Area Flooding - Phase 1
Deputy Mayor Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded
to adopt the Consent Agenda as modified.
The Consent Agenda includes minutes, claims and payroll
vouchers, and authorization to advertise Public Works Project No.
CP1122.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
V. UNFINISHED BUSINE3S
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There was no unfinished business.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
VII. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6508 (Holman/Snyder)
An Ordinance of the Gity Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
amending Section 18.23.030 of the Aubum City Code relating to
Warehouse and Distribution uses
Councilmember Holman moved and Councilmember Wales seconded
to adopt Ordinance No. 6508.
Ordinance No. 6508 amends the zoning code to allow warehousing
and distribution uses in the Environmental Park district.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Ordinance No. 6512 (Osborne/Snyder)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington
relating to Street and Utility Payback Agreements, adding a new
Chapter 3,25 (Payback Agreements) to the Aubum City Code, and
repealing Chapter 12.70 and Sections 13.08.070 and 13.40.060 of the
Auburn City Code
Councilmember Osborne moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6512.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
C. Ordinance No. 6515 (Holman/Snyder)
An Orciinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
amending Section 8.20.010 of the Auburn City Code relating to
vegetation as a nuisance
Councilmember Holman moved and Councilmember Wales seconded
to adopt Ordinance No. 6515.
Ordinance No. 6515 amends the city code to ensure that the height
limit for vegetation nuisances applies to all types of land.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
VIII. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5073 (Osborne/Snyder)
A Resolufion of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
setting a public hearing to consider the vacation of the alley between
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South Division Street and A Street SE, South of 1 st Street SE, within
the City of Auburn, Washington
Councilmember Osborne moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5073.
Resolution No. 5073 sets the date for a public hearing on the
proposed vacation of the alley situated between South Division Street
and A Street SE south of 1st Street SE.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Resolution No. 5075 (Osborne/Snyder)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
approving the 2015-2020 Transportation Improvement Program of the
City of Auburn pursuant to R.C.W. Ghapter 35.77 of the laws of the
State of Washington
Counc'ilmember Holman moved and Councilmember Wales seconded
to adopt Resolution No. 5075.
Resolution No. 5075 adopts the Six Year Transportation Improvement
Program for the years 2015-2020.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
C. Resolution No. 5076 (Osborne/Snyder)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
supporting a new funded Federal transportation program
Councilmember Osborne moved and Councilmember Peloza
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5076.
Councilmember Osborne stated that the resolution was suggested by
the National League of Cities to encourage fhe Congressional
delegation from Washington State and other states to support long
term funding for transportation.
Councilmember DaCorsi spoke in favor of the resolution and stated
long term funding for transportation is critical not only for Auburn but
for infrastructu.re across the country.
Councilmember Peloza spoke in favor of the resolution. He noted it
was suggested by the National League of Cifies and advocated by
several committees of the National League of Cities.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
D. Resolution No. 5077 (Peloza/Hursh)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
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authorizing the City of Aubum to adopt the King County Regional
Framework for Disasters and Planned Events and authorizing the
Mayor to execute the necessary agreements
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Osborne
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5077.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
E. Resolution No. 5079
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
establishing a moratorium on acceptance or processing of
applications for business licenses and other licenses, permits and
approvals for communal residential ren4al housing
Councilmember Holman moved and Councilmember Wales seconded
to adopt Ftesolution No. 5079.
Councilmember Holman stated the resolufion provides for a
morstorium on the acceptance and processing of applications for
business licenses and other licenses, permits, and approval for
communal residential housing for an initial one-year period. The
moratorium is necessary for the City to further review how the City can
add�ess communal residential rental housing.
Councilmember Peloza spoke in support of the moratorium.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
Councilmember Holman moved and Councilmember Wales seconded
to set the hearing date on the moratorium for July 21, 2014.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
IX, REPORTS
At this time the Mayor and City Council may report on significant items
associated with fheir appointed positions on federal, state, regiona/ and
local organizafions.
A.. From the Council
Councilmember Osborne reported on his attendance at the Green
River System-wide Improvement Framework Advisory Committee
meeting and the Washington State Auditor's entrance briefing.
Councilmember Peloza reported on his attendance at the King County
Regional Policy Committee meeting, the Sound Cities Association
meeting, the King Counry Solid Waste Advisory Commiftee meefing,
the Green River System-wide Improvement Framework Advisory
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Committee meeting where he represented Water Resource Inventory
Area (WRIA) 9, and the Aubum International Farmers Market season
opening.
Councilmember Holman reported that he attended several meetings
during the last two wee.ks and reported he attended a cultural food
and dance festival at Gildo F2ey Elementary organized by families of
the students of Mt. Baker and Gildo Rey schools.
Councilmember Wales reported on her attendance at the Healthy King
County Coalition meeting and spoke of the status of fu.nding for Pierce
County Health and King County Heal4h.
Councilmember DaCorsi announced he will be serving on the
Association of Washington Cities 2014-2015 Legislative Committee.
He also reported on his attendance via webcast from the National
Housing Conference in Washington, DC af a session on Innovations
in Affordable Housing.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus reported on her attendance at a graduation celebration
honoring Nafive American graduates, a monthly meeting with the
Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce team, the 123rd City of Auburn
birthday celebration, a farewell tour of the current Auburn High
School, the Aubum Intemational Farmers Market season opening
ceremony, a DARE graduation at Lakeland Hills Elementa.ry, the
Leadership Institute graduation, fhe VVest Auburn High School
graduation where Mayor Backus delivered a graduation speech, and
an Auburn School of Dance recital and d'iamond jubilee celebration.
X. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 8:45 p.m., Mayor Backus recessed the meeting to executive session for
approximately 20 minutes in order to discuss the purchase or sale of real
property pursuant to RCW 42:30.100(1)(b). Mayor Backus indicated no
action would follow the executive session. Department Directors and staff
required for fhe executive session included City Attorney Heicl,
Environmental Services Manager Chris Andersen, a.nd Community
Developmenf and Public Works Director Snyder.
The executive session was extended at 9:08 for an additional ten minutes.
Mayor Bac.kus reconvened the meeting at 9`.18 p.m.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 9:18 p.m.
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APPROVED this �� day of July, 2014.
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NANGY B E S, MA O Da 'elle Da"skam, City CIerR
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