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CALL TO ORDER
A. Pledge of Allegiance
City Council Meeting
January 5, 2015 - 7:00 PM
Auburn City Hall
MINUTES
Mayor Nancy Backus called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led those
in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
B. Roll Call
City Councilmembers present: Deputy Mayor John Holman, Rich
Wagner, Bill Peloza, Largo Wales, Wayne Osborne, Claude DaCorsi and
Yolanda Trout.
Department Directors and staff members present included: Parks, Arts and
Recreation Director Daryl Faber, IT Operations Manager Ashley Riggs, City
Attorney Daniel B. Heid, Community Development and Public Works
Director Kevin Snyder, Chief of Police Bob Lee, Finance Director Shelley
Coleman, Director of Administration Michael Hursh, Public Affairs and
Marketing Liaison Dana Hinman, Economic Development Manager Doug
Lein, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Recognition of Dick Brugger Poet Laureate
City Council to recognize outgoing Poet Laureate Dick Brugger.
Mayor Backus recognized Dick Brugger for his talents and outstanding
service to the community as Auburn's Poet Laureate. Mr. Brugger was
appointed in 2012 to the honorary role as Auburn's first Poet Laureate. Mr.
Brugger is a published and award- winning poet and has many community
connections. Mr. Brugger wrote and shared poems at City events and
participated in a variety of public programs. Mr. Brugger exceeded all
expectations of the position.
Mr. Brugger thanked Mayor Backus and Councilmembers for the
opportunity to serve as Auburn's Poet Laureate.
B. Proclamation - Miss Auburn Scholarship Program
Mayor Backus to proclaim January 23rd and 24th as Miss Auburn & Miss
Auburn's Outstanding Teen Scholarship Program Days in the City of
Auburn.
Miss Auburn and Miss Auburn Outstanding Teen contestants introduced
themselves and reported their sponsors and described their platforms.
Miss Auburn contestants in attendance included: Haley Henricksen
sponsored by Scotty's General Construction, Kenzie Parker sponsored by
Oddfellas Pub and Eatery, Sarah Gleason sponsored by Longhorn
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Barbecue, Alexis Chinn sponsored by Auburn Rotary, Madeline Bratsch
sponsored by Honneysett Construction, Brianna Raves sponsored by
Auburn Chevrolet, Heather Haggin sponsored by Auburn Noon Lions,
Morgan Warren sponsored by the Chorus Club of Auburn, Sydnee Babcock
sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Auburn, Shelby Garman sponsored by
Sound Credit Union, and Natalie Hayes sponsored by Waste Management.
Miss Auburn Outstanding Teen contestants in attendance
included: Amanda Enz sponsored by Molen Orthodontics, Amanda
Lehman sponsored by Marlene's Market and Deli, Megan Bass sponsored
by Cascade Skin and Eye Centers, Keely Franchini sponsored by Emily
Hursh with HBT Insurance, and Jennifer Hardin sponsored by
Katrina Amberguey Photography.
Mayor Backus introduced Miss Auburn Scholarship officers in
attendance: Tamie Bothell, President and Co- executive Director; Antoinette
Manthey, Board Member, and Emily Hursh, Interview Chair.
Mayor Backus read a proclamation declaring January 23 and 24, 2015 as
Miss Auburn and Miss Auburn's Outstanding Teen Scholarship Program
Days in the city of Auburn.
III. APPOINTMENTS
A. Appointment of Auburn Poet Laureate
City Council to approve the appointment of Marjorie Rommel as Auburn
Poet Laureate for a term to expire December 31, 2017.
Deputy Mayor Holman moved and Councilmember Osborne seconded to
confirm the appointment of Marjorie Rommel as Auburn Poet Laureate for a
term ending December 31, 2017.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7 -0
Ms. Rommel was in attendance and thanked Mayor Backus, the City
Council and previous Poet Laureate Brugger for their support.
B. Boards and Commission Appointment
City Council to appoint Maryelyn Scholz to the Human Services Committee
for a new three year term to expire December 31, 2017.
Deputy Mayor Holman moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to
confirm the appointment of Maryelyn Scholz to the Human Services
Committee for a term ending December 31, 2017.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7 -0
IV. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
There was no change to the agenda.
V. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
No public hearing was scheduled for this evening. Page 2 of 6
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.
No one from the audience addressed the Council.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for Council review.
VI. COUNCIL AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Ad Hoc Committee Chairs may report on the status of their ad hoc
Council Committees' progress on assigned tasks and may give their
recommendations to the City Council, if any.
VII. 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. December 15, 2014 Regular Meeting Minutes
B. 2014 Claims Vouchers (Coleman)
Claims check numbers 431664 through 431932 in the amount of
$5;337,640.10 and 4 wire transfers in the amount of $164,217.51 and
dated January 5, 2015.
C. 2015 Claims Vouchers (Coleman)
Claims check numbers 431933 through 431943 in the amount of
$152,696,60 and dated January 5, 2015.
D. Payroll Vouchers (Coleman)
Payroll check numbers 535234 through 535265 in the amount of
$281,221.00, electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of
$1,279,497.77for a grand total of $1,560,718.77 for the period covering
December 11, 2014 to December 31, 2014.
Councilmember DaCorsi moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to
adopt the Consent Agenda.
Councilmember DaCorsi noted a scrivener's error in the December 15,
2014 Council minutes. The time of recess to executive session will be
corrected to reflect 8:18 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7 -0
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
ix. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
X. ORDINANCES
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A. Ordinance No. 6548 (First Reading) (Hursh)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
repealing Chapter 2.96 of the Auburn City Code relating to the Auburn
International Farmers Market Advisory Board
Deputy Mayor Holman moved and Councilmember Wales seconded to
approve Ordinance No. 6548.
Director Faber explained the Auburn International Farmers Market has
operated with an advisory board for the past six years. The Board provided
an invaluable service during the initial establishment and early operation of
the Farmers Market. Staff propose to move away from a formal advisory
board and towards a Friends of the Market. Board members.are aware of
the proposed change and are encouraged to continue to participate in
the Market as volunteers.
In response to a question from Councilmember Wagner, Director Faber
stated the Market will be operated under the direction of Parks, Arts and
Recreation.
Director Faber advised the City will be advertising for a new Market
Manager. The position is part time and is not to exceed 1,500 hours in the
year.
Councilmember Wagner stated he believes the Farmers Market Advisory
Board strengthened a connection with the communities of Algona and
Pacific, which he hopes can be maintained.
B. Ordinance No. 6549 (First Reading) (Hursh)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
amending Section 2.36.030 of the City Code relating to the appointments to
the City of Auburn Human Services Committee
Councilmember Osborne moved and Deputy Mayor Holman seconded to
approve Ordinance No. 6549.
Director of Administration Hursh explained Ordinance No. 6549 reduces
the number of members for the Human Services Committee from eleven
to seven members. Director Hursh reported obtaining a quorum of the
Committee has been difficult. Moving the meeting date and time has not
increased the ability to ensure members' attendance and obtain a quorum
of the members in order to conduct business.
XI. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5118 (Held)
A Resolution of the City of Auburn of the supporting Product Stewardship
Systems for leftover paint to provide stable financing, increased recycling
and resource recovery, and reduced environmental and health impacts
Councilmember Peloza moved and Deputy Mayor Holman seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5118.
Councilmember Peloza spoke in support of Resolution No. 5118.
The Resolution was proposed by the King County Solid Waste Adv0a09rX 4 of 6
Committee. Resolution No. 5118 would express the Council's support for
policies and legislation to establish a convenient, safe and environmentally
sound paint stewardship program in Washington State that is financed by
the paint manufacturers and covers the cost of collection, transportation,
and recycling, and does not rely on state and local government funding.
Councilmember Peloza stated the State of Oregon has a paint stewardship
program. The average paint price in Oregon increased to fund the paint
stewardship program.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7 -0
XII. MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
At this time the Mayor and City Council may report on their significant City -
related activites since the last regular Council meeting.
A. From the Council
Councilmember DaCorsi reported he attended the Mayor's holiday open
house at the Auburn Avenue Theater. Councilmember DaCorsi stated he
was impressed by the entertainment provided by children of the
community, and it was a very enjoyable event.
Councilmember Wales provided an update on the work of the
Environmental Fees Committee of the Seattle -King County Board of
Health. The Environmental Fees Committee is recommending a cost -
recovery fee structure and a recommendation to the Board is anticipated in
March 2015.
Councilmember Peloza reported on his attendance at the South County
Area Transportation Board meeting, where he is chair of the Board for
2015. Councilmember Peloza also reported on his attendance at
the Auburn Airport Advisory Board meeting, the Senior Center Christmas
lunch, and the Senior Center New Year lunch.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus reported on a meeting of representatives from the City of
Auburn and Green River College regarding security and public safety.
Mayor Backus reported she provided public testimony at the Sound Transit
Board meeting regarding Sound Transit 3 and the need for an additional
parking garage in Auburn, which was included in Sound Transit 2 but not
realized. Mayor Backus also reported she participated in the.Holiday Toy
Giveaway at Auburn High School, the Auburn Food Bank Holiday Basket
Giveaway at Holy Family Church, and the annual Tanoa Bowl at Auburn
High School.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned
at 8:05 p.m.
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Danielle Daskam, City Clerk
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