HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-19-2014 cmoF_ f���• City Council Meeting
U�� May 19, 2014 - 7:30 PM
Auburn City Hall
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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, Community Development and Public Works Director Kevin
Snyder, Assistant Police Chief Bill Pierson, Engineering Aide Amber
Mund, Finance Accounting Manager Rhonda Ewing, Economic
Development Manager poug Lein, Director of Administration Michael
Hursh, Public Affairs and Marketing Liaison Dana Hinman, Assistant
Direetor of Engineering Services/City Engineer Ingrid Gaub, and City
Clerk Danielle Daskam.
C. Announcements, Appointments, and Presentations
1. Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)
Presentation on SR 167 Hot Lanes
Patty Rubstello, Toll Operations Director for WSDOT, will provide an
update to the Mayor and City Council on the SR 167 Hot Lanes
Project.
Using a PowerPoint presentafion, Washington State Department of
Transportation Toll Operations Director Patty Rubstello presented
an overview of the SR 167 HOT (high occupancy toll) lanes,
including current features, goals, statistics, and plans for improving
SR 167 HOT lanes access.
The SR 167 HOT lanes opened in 2008 as a demonstration
project. SR 167 had been a highly congested route wi4h
underutilized HOV lanes. Prior to the HOT lanes, SR 167 had two
general purpose lanes and one HOV lane. The HOV lanes were
converted to single HOT lanes in each direction. The HOT lanes
are free to buses, carpools and motorcycles. Single drivers pay a
single toll to travel any distance on the 10-mile route. A Good to Go
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pass is required for solo drivers. HOT lane tolls are adjusted
automatically to keep HOT lane traffic flowing at 45 mph or faster.
In 2013, there were 1 million toll transactions with $1.1 million in
gross toll revenue. There were 4,200 tolled trips per weekday.
Since the implementation of fhe HOT lanes, the general purpose
lanes have experienced a 20 percent average speed increase and a
five percent volume decrease.
There is limited access (10 access points) to the HOT lane, which is
separated from general purpose lanes by double white lines. It is
illegal to cross the double white lines. From a study conducted by
the University of Washington in 2011, it was found: drivers cross
the double white lines to get into the HOT lane; drivers wait for a
safe gap to change lanes;fhere may not be a safe gap while driving
the length of the legal access points and the access point may not
be conveniently located to reach an exit.
In response to drivers' responses and concerns, the WSDOT
will make improyements to the SR 167 HOT lane access this
summer. The HOT lane corridors will be restriped to allow easier
access. A single white line will allow drivers to enter and exit nearly
anywhere. The double white line will be maintained in key areas for
safety purposes.
2. Valley Regional Fire Authority (VRFA) Presentation to
Councilmember Peloza
Fire Fighter Jesse Mitchell to present award to Councilmember Bill
Peloza on completing the Fire Ops 101 training.
Fire Fighter Jesse Mitchell spoke regarding a program called Fire
Operations 101, which provides local leaders, elected officials,
administrators, and members of the press an opportunity to
experience the demands and resources required of a fire fighter.
The exercise is held over a two day period. This year
Councilmember Bill Peloza participated in Fire Ops 101., which
included scenarios for search and rescue, live burn, extrication,
cardiac arrest, and ladder climb. Fire Fighter Mitchell displayed a
photo slide show of Councilmember Peloza in action and
presented Councilmember Peloza with a fire fighter's helmet and
Intemational Association of Fire Fighters Local 1352 patch to
commemorate his participation.
3. National Public Works Week
Mayor Backus to proclaim May 18-24, 2014 as National Public
Works week in the City of Auburn.
Mayor Backus read and presented a proclamation declaring May
18-24, 2014, as National Public Works Week in the city of Auburn to
Community Development and Public Works Director Snyder.
Director Snyder accepted the proclamation of behalf of the
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dedicated and loyal Public Works staff comprised of engineers,
maintenance and operation technicians, and administrative staff
fhat work on behalf of the citizens of Auburn to deliver the water,
sewer, storm utility, and street services to residents.
4. Mt. Baker Middle School Presentation
Mt. Baker Middle School teacher, Susan Winter, and students to
provide an update on current activities with the organization End
Zone Academy.
Susan Winter, sixth grade teacher at Mt. Baker Middle School, and
Isabel Kim, Rayna Ojas, Sophia Randall, Jaquelyn Wellentin, and
Kathleen Moore, members of the End Zone Academy presented
information on the activities of the End. Zone Academy. The End
Zone Academy is a service-oriented club at M4. Baker Middle
School and has provided volunteer support for the Auburn Food
Bank, the Auburn Valley Humane Society and Terry Home. The
club has also participated in We Day in Seattle. The club's
current campaign is to raise funds to build a school in South
America in conjunction with the Free the Children organization.
Members of the Academy encouraged all to contribute to their
philanthropic effort and meet their goal of raising $10,000 to build
one school in South America.
D. Agenda Modifications
A'request for permission to advertise for bids for Project CP1324
Asphalt Rehabilitation and Seal Coat at the Auburn Municipal
Airport was added to the Consent Agenda.
II. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
1. Public Hearing for Franchise Agreement No. 14-06
(Osborne/Mund)
City Council to hold a public hearing on the application of tw
telecom of washington Ilc, for a non-exclusive franchise for the right
of entry, use and occupation of certain public right(s)-of way within
the city, expressly to install, construct, erect, operate, maintain,
repair, relocate and remove it in, on, upon, along and/or across
those right(s)-of-way. The purpose of the public hearing is to
determine public benefit and impact, applicant compliance, public
right-of-way capacity fo accommodate the telecommunication
system; potential disruption of public right-of way, and present and
future use of the public right-of-way
Engineering Aide Amber Mund presenfed the staff report on the
hearing on the application from tw telecom of washington, Ilc, for a
franchise agreement with the City.
tw telecom of washington, Ilc, has applied for a franchise agreement
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to be able to operate and build a telecommunications network within
the City's rights-of-way. tw telecom will offer integrated data
services, dedicated internet access and provide local and long
distance voice services to commercial customers. The proposed
franchise area is a,ll rights-of-way in the city, as tw telecom will lease
facilifies from CenturyLink and other telecom companies throughout
the city to provide service. The applicant is requesting the entire
city as the proposed franchise area so that future installation of their
facilities may be accommodated without having to amend fhe
agreement for each installation. Exact locations, plans, engineering
and construction schedules would be reviewed, approved and
managed through the Ciry's permitting processes that are a
requirement of the franchise agreement.
Mayor BacKus opened the public hearing at 8:06 p.m.
Greg Diamond, Vice President of Government Affairs for tw telecom
of washington, spoke in favor of the application for franchise
agreement. Mr. Diamond commended Public Works staff for their
assistance throughout the application process.
There being no further comment, the hearing was closed.
B. Audience Participation
This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited fo speak to
the City Council on a.ny issue. Those wishing to speak are reminded to
s�gn in on the form provrded.
Bonnie Tiangsing, 29609 57th Place South, Auburn
Ms. Tiangsing expressed opposition to the location of a King County
transfer station in Auburn.
Elam Anderson, 301 23rd Street SE, Auburn
Mr. Anderson expressed opposition to war.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for Council review.
III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Municipal Services
Chair Peloza reported the Municipal Services Committee met May 12,
2014. The Committee reviewed Resolution No. 5071 authorizing an
extension of a contract with Redflex Traffic Systems and Public Works
Project No. CP1324 relating to the airport payement rehabilitation. The
Committee also discussed the 2013 Police Workload Analysis which is
used by Police administrative staff to identify trends and provide
guidance for the planning of future police services. The next regular
mee4ing of the Municipal Services Committee is scheduled for June 9,
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2014.
B. Planning 8� Community Development
Chair Holman reported the Planning and Community Development
Committee met May 12, 2014. The Committee discussed the 2015
Transportafion Improvement Plan, short plat fhresholds, and the
American Planning Association's report on "Investing in Place." The
Committee discussed the importance of walkability, connectiviry, and
providing amenities desirable to the community. The next regular
meeting of the Planning and Community Development Committee is
scheduled for May 27, 2014.
G. Public Works
Vice Chair Peloza reported the Public Works Committee met this
afternoon at 3:30. The Committee reviewed_the 2015 Transportation
Improvement Program, a Right-of-way Use Permit for the City's 123rd
Birthday Celebration scheduled for June 6th, Public Works Project No.
C410A Final Pay Estimate for South 277th Street Wetland Mitigation
Improvements, and the first quarter financial report. The next regular
meeting of the Public Works Committee is scheduled for June 2, 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
$3.7 million and pay�oll vouchers in the approximate amount of $2
million. The Committee also reviewed and approved Resolution No.
5072 approving the Washington Economic Development Finance
Authority's issuance of $9.5 million in industrial revenue bonds for Orion
Industries. The Committee also discussed Resolution No. 5071
authorizing an extension of the current contract with Redflex Traffic
Systems for photo enforcement and the first quarter financial report.
The next regular meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for
June 2, 2014.
E. Les Gove Community Campus
The next regular meeting of the Les Gove Community Campus
Committee is scheduled for May 28, 2014, at 5:00 p.m.
F. Council Operations Committee
The next regular meeting of the Council Operations Committee is
scheduled for May 30, 2014, at 1:00 p.m.
G. Junior City Council
Deputy Mayor Wagner reported the Junior Ciry Council met this
evening. The Junior City Council reviewed the legal ramifications of a
Junior City Council web page with Assistant City Attorney Ruth. The
Junior City Council also discussed youth transportation options,
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undeveloped park properties, and anti-bullying activities. The next
regular meeting of the Junior City Council is scheduled for June 16,
2014 at 5:00 p.m.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
All matters lisfed on the Consent Agenda are considered by the City Council
fo be roufine and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed.
A. May 5, 2014 Regular Meeting Minutes
B. Claims vouchers (Wales/Coleman)
Claims voucher number 428546 through 428727 in the amount of
$3,744,492.90 and 3 wire transfers in the amount of $250,413.97 and
dated May 19, 2014.
C. Payroll Vouchers (Wales/Coleman)
Payroll check numbers 534680 through 534714 in the amount of
$825,469.81, electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of
$1,268,009.95 for a grand total of$2;093,479.76 for the period
covering May 1, 2014 to May 14, 2014.
D. Public Works Project No. C410A (Osborne/Snyder)
City Council to approve Final Pay Estimate No. 9 to Contract No. 11-12
in the amount of $5,780.94 and accept construction of Project No.
C410A South 277th St. Reconstruction-Wetland Mitigation
I m provemenfs
E. Public Works Project No. CP1324
City Counc'il grant permission to advertise for bids for Project No.
CP1324 Asphalt Rehabilitation and Seal Coat
Deputy Mayor Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded
to approve the Consent Agenda as modified.
The Consent Agenda includes minutes, claims and payroll vouchers,
and public works con#ract administration items.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
VII. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5071 (Peloza/Coleman)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute second amendment to
agreement between the City of Auburn and Redflex Traffic Systems, Inc.
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Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember DaCorsi seconded
to adopt Resolution No. 5071.
Councilmember Osborne expressed opposition to a contract extension
with Redflex Traffic Systems. He stated the eost of the program is in
excess of the revenue generated.
Councilmember Holman expressed opposition to extending the contract
with Redflex Traffic Systems for photo enforcement. Councilmember
Holman stated he believes the photo enforcement program has not met
its goa.l to reduce intersection and school zone accidents.
Councilmember Holman sfated he feels photo enforcement is an
intrusion and a waste of public funds. Councilmember Holman also
referred to a U.S. Department of Justice investigation of alleged
improprieties by Redflex Traffic Systems personnel.
Councilmember Peloza spoke in favor of Resolution No. 5071 and
extension of the contract with Redflex. Councilmember Peloza stated
photo enforcement is a public safety feature.
Councilmember Wagner spoke in favor of continuing the contract with
Redflex for up to six months in order to avoid a gap in photo i
enforcement service pending a contract with a new vendor. '
Councilmember DaCorsi spoke in favor of Resolution No. 5071. He
noted the contract extension was originally presented for six mon4hs.
The Municipal Services Committee recommended a four month
extension with up to two one-month extensions. Councilmember
DaCorsi expressed concern with a disruption of service in photo
enforcement.
MOTION FAILED. 3-4 Councilmembers Holman, Osborne, Trout and
Wales voted no.
B. Resolution No. 5072 (Wales/Lein)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
approving the action of the Washington Economic Development Finance
Authority in issuing non-recourse revenue bonds to finance an economic
development facility for use by Orion Industries, and providing for other
matters properly relating thereto
Councilmember Wales moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to
approve Resolution No. 5072.
Resolution No. 5072 approves the Washington Economic Development
Finance Authority's (WEDFA) issuance of industrial revenue bonds for
Orion Industries. The resolution does not obligate the City in any way.
The resolution satisfies the WEDFA requirement that the local
jurisdiction in which the facility is located approves of the project and the
issuance of the bonds.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
VIII. REPORTS
At this fime the Mayor and City Council may report on significant items
associated with their appointed positions on federal, state, regional and local
organizatrons.
A. From the Council
Deputy Mayor Wagner reported on his attendance at the Senior Center
coffee hour where much of the discussion involved services for the
homeless. Deputy Mayor Wagner also reported on his attendance at
the National Nursing Home Week celebration at Canterbury House and
the Pierce County Regional Gouncil meeting.
Councilmember Trout reported on her participation in the Downtown Art
Walk and Petpalooza.
Councilmember Osborne reported on his attendance at the monthly Law
Enforcement and Fire Fighters Disability Retirement Board meeting, a
Regional Water Quality Committee meeting, the Valley Regional Fire
Authority Board of Governance meeting, and the King County Flood
Control District meefing.
Councilmember Peloza reported on his attendance at the Regional
Access Mobility Partnership meeting where he was guest speaker on
behalf of the South County Area Transportation Board (SCATBd), the
Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) 9 Ecosystem Forum at Auburn
City Hall, the King County Solid Waste Management Advisory
Committee meeting, and the King County Regional Policy Committee
meeting.
Councilmember Wales commended Councilmember Peloza for
his presentation at the Regional Access Mobility Partnership meeting.
Councilmember Wales also reported on activities of the King County
Board of Health, including facilitating enrollment in the Affordable Health
Care Act and securing a medicine return policy.
Councilmember DaCorsi reported on his attendance at the Senior
Center coffee hour and Petpalooza.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus reported on her attendance at the Ju.n.ior Reserve Officer
Training Corps (Junior ROTC) annual banquet, an Eagle Scout
ceremony for T. J. Snyder, a meeting with the Executive Director of the
Puget Sound Clean Air Agency, a Sound Cities Association meeting, a
meeting with Cascade Middle School students Jordan Norris and Iliana
Mundon regarding their efforts on anti-bullying and providing
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extracurricular activities for those less fortunate, Relay for Life events,
and Petpalooza.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further busine.ss to come before the Council, the meeting
adjou�ned at 9:12 p.m.
APPROVED this �� day of �� , 2014.
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<US, MA OR Danielle DasKam, City Clerk
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