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CALL TO ORDER
A. Pledge of Allegiance
City Council Meeting
February 2, 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 Holman, Rich Wagner, Bill
Peloza, Largo Wales, Wayne Osborne, Claude DaCorsi, and Yolanda Trout.
Department Directors and staff members present: Community Development
and Public Works Director Kevin Snyder, Assistant Director of Engineering
Services /City Engineer Ingrid Gaub, Assistant City Engineer Jacob Sweeting,
Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Public Affairs and
Marketing Liaison Dana Hinman, Environmental Services Manager Chris
Andersen, Innovation and Technology Customer Support Manager Reba
Stowe, Police Commander Mark Caillier, City Attorney Daniel B. Heid,
Transportation Manager Pablo Para, Innovation and Technology Operations
Manager Ashley Riggs, Director of Administration Michael Hursh; Finance
Director Shelley Coleman, Assistant Director of Community Development
Services Jeff Tate, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam.
II. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
There was no announcement, proclamation or presentation.
III. APPOINTMENTS
A. Museum Board
City Council to confirm the reappointment of Bill Green, Joan Mason, and
Ronnie Beyersdortto a second term on the Museum Board, for a term
to expire on December 31, 2017.
Deputy Mayor Holman moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to
confirm the reappointment of Bill Green, Joan Mason and Ronnie Beyersdorf
to a second term on the Museum Board.
MOTION CARIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7 -0
B. Arts Commission
City Council confirm the appointment of Patricia Judd to the Arts Commission
for a new three year, which will expire on December 31, 2017.
Deputy Mayor Holman moved and Councilmember Osborne seconded to
confirm the appointment of Patricia Judd to the Arts Commission for a term to
expire December 31, 2017.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7 -0
IV. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
Changes to the agenda included substitution of Page 2 of Resolution No. 5119
to correct a scrivener's error, substitution of the page marked TIP #68 proposed
modification of Resolution No. 5121, a revised version of Resolution No. 5126,
and the addition of Resolution Nos. 5127 and 5128.
V. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
Amendment to the 2015 -2020 Six Year Transportation Improvement
Program (Snyder)
City Council to conduct a public hearing to receive public comments and
suggestions with regard to the proposed modifications to the 2015 -2020
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
Transportation Manager Para provided the staff report on the proposed
modifications to the 2015 -2020 Transportation Improvement Program
(TIP). The proposed modifications are for two projects for which the City
was awarded grant funding. The projects are required to be adopted
into the City's TIP in order to obligate the grant funds and proceed with
the projects.
TIP #67 is a Federal Safety grant project, and the total grant award is
$412,575.00.
TIP #68 is an existing programmed project modified to reflect the actual
Federal grant award amount. TIP #68 is also a safety project to improve
the intersection of A Street SE and 37th Street SE. The total grant
amount is $792,260.00.
Mayor Backus opened the public hearing at 7:06 p.m. No one in the
audience addressed the Council, and the hearing was closed.
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.
There was no audience participation.
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.
Councilmember Trout reported on behalf of the Council ad hoc committee
that reviews claims and payroll vouchers. Councilmember Trout reported the
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committee recommends approval of the claims and payroll vouchers as
presented.
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. Minutes of the January 12, 2015 Study Session
B. Minutes of the January 20, 2015 Regular Meeting
C. Claims Vouchers (Coleman)
Claims voucher numbers 432183 through 432350 in the amount of
$2,284,707.09 and one wire transfer in the amount of $3,016.43 and dated
February 2, 2015.
D. Payroll Vouchers (Coleman)
Payroll check numbers 535312 through 535344 in the amount of
$291,676.07 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of
$1,377,825.33 for a grand total of $1,669,501.40 for the period covering
January 15, 2015 to January 28, 2015.
E. Public Works Project No. CP0915 (Snyder)
City Council award Contract No. 14 -21 to McClure & Sons, Inc. on their low
bid of $1,909,660.00 plus Washington State sales tax of $181,417.70 for a
total contract price of $2,091,077.70 for Project No. CP0915, Well 1 Onsite
Improvements
F. Public Works Project No. CP1304 (Snyder)
City Council award Contract No. 14 -12 to Transportation Systems, Inc. on
their low bid of $164,899.25 for project No. CP1304 — 37th Street NW and B
Street NW Pre - Signal
Deputy Mayor Holman moved and Councilmember Wales seconded to
approve the Consent Agenda.
The Consent Agenda includes minutes, claims and payroll vouchers, and
public works contract items.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7 -0
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. SCORE Jail Statistics (Mayor Backus)
Mayor Backus is the City's representative to the South Correctional
Entity (SCORE) Board and presented a PowerPoint presentation on jail
statistics. The SCORE member cities include Auburn, Renton, Federal Way,
Tukwila, Burien, SeaTac and Des Moines. Auburn's average daily
population in 2014 ranged from a low of 62 to a high of 75.
Mayor Backus reviewed Auburn's billable average daily population (ADP)
from 2012 - 2014 and noted a significant decrease in jail population for
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Auburn since contracting with King County for court services. Auburn's 2012
ADP was 100 and 2014 reflected a median ADP of 66. Mayor Backus
stated contracting with King County for court services has saved the City
approximately $2 million annually.
Mayor Backus also reviewed total bookings for member cities and contract
agencies, bookings by type in 2014, SCORE contract billable ADP for 2013-
2014, daily billable population for 2014, and male and female member
agency bookings in 2014.
Councilmember Wagner requested that SCORE include medical costs as
part of the member cities' report.
Mayor Backus indicated she would present Council with SCORE jail statistics
on a monthly basis.
X. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6554 (First Reading) (Snyder)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
approving the Final Plat of Spencer Place
Councilmember Peloza moved and Deputy Mayor Holman seconded to
approve Ordinance No. 6554.
Deputy Mayor Holman moved and Councilmember Wales seconded to
suspend the rules and adopt Ordinance No. 6554 on first reading.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MOTION TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 6554 PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
7 -0
B. Ordinance No. 6550 (Second Reading) (Coleman)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
establishing the Local Sales and Use Tax Rate for Local Revitalization
Financing for 2015
City Attorney Heid read Ordinance No. 6550 on second reading. First
reading of Ordinance No. 6550 was conducted on January 20, 2015.
MOTION TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 6550 ON SECOND READING
PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 7 -0
C. Ordinance No. 6551 (Second Reading) (Coleman)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
amending Sections 13.06.280, 13.06.290, and 13.06.300 of the Auburn City
Code relating to liening and noticing owners who have failed to pay their
utility charges of water service termination
City Attorney Heid read Ordinance No. 6551 on second reading. First
reading of Ordinance No. 6551 was conducted on January 20, 2015.
Councilmember Peloza spoke in favor of Ordinance No. 6551.
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MOTION TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 6551 ON SECOND READING
PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 7 -0
XI. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5119 (Coleman)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the City of Auburn to impose a sales and use tax as authorized
by RCW 82.14.415 as a credit against state sales and use tax, relating to
annexations
Deputy Mayor Holman moved and Councilmember DaCorsi seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5119.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7 -0
B. Resolution No. 5121 (Snyder)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
amending the 2015 -2020 Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program of
the City of Auburn pursuant to RCW Chapter 35.77
Deputy Mayor Holman moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5121 as revised by the agenda modification.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7 -0
C. Resolution No. 5126 (Hursh)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, adopting
the 2015 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan
Councilmember DaCorsi moved and Councilmember Trout seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5126.
Councilmember Wales noted less than ten percent of the program costs are
for administration and congratulated Director Hursh on maintaining low
administrative costs. Councilmember Wales suggested defining
sustainability in the Plan and focus on coordination of services. Director
Hursh stated the Plan's components, goals and sustainability will be a topic
at a future Council study session.
Councilmember Wagner suggested discussion of the King County
Consortium be included in the study session on the Action Plan and
sustainability.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7 -0
D. Resolution No. 5127
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor to execute a grant contract between the City of Auburn
and the State of Washington Department of Commerce relating to Project
No. CP1412, Auburn Community Center
Deputy Mayor Holman moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5127.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7 -0
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E. Resolution No. 5128
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the City to expend funds to abate the litter, junk, garbage, health
concerns and attractive nuisance conditions at 625 9th Street SE, in the city
of Auburn
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Trout seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 5128.
Assistant Director of Community Development Services Tate explained the
resolution provides authorization to proceed with abatement action for the
property at 625 9th Street SE. Any funds expended to abate the nuisance
will be liened against the property. Mr. Tate reported the property has been
liened for unpaid utility services.
Councilmember Wagner suggested including an overall photo of the
neighborhood in future abatement action materials.
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
activities since the last regular Council meeting.
A. From the Council
Deputy Mayor Holman reported on his meeting with the Auburn Auburn
Junior City Council and a meeting of the Washington State Forensics
Council.
Councilmember DaCorsi reported on his attendance at the Sound Cities
Association Board meeting and orientation. Councilmember DaCorsi also
reported on his work with the Association of Washington Cities' legislative
committee and preparations for City Action Days. The legislative committee
discussed efforts to gain additional revenue sharing of liquor taxes
and revenue sharing for the marijuana excise tax.
Councilmember Wales reported on her attendance at the Tacoma- Pierce
County Public Health Board meeting where the Board discussed options for
a new public health facility and public awareness emphasis related to
immunization in light of the recent measles outbreak.
Councilmember Peloza reported on his attendance at the Auburn Airport
Advisory Board meeting, the King County Water Pollution Abatement
Committee meeting, and the Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA)
9 meeting.
Councilmember Osborne reported on his attendance at the Regional Transit
Committee meeting.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus reported on her attendance at the United States Conference
of Mayors winter meeting in Washington, D.C. and spoke particularly
regarding a presentation from Dr. Frank Luntz on the role and responsibilities
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of local government officials in their communities. Mayor Backus spoke
regarding the Downtown Business Summit, which brought together
downtown business owners, property owners and representatives from the
City, Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Association to discuss ways to
take advantage of Auburn's changing downtown. Mayor Backus also
commented on the Auburn Food Bank Seahawk rally fundraiser which raised
over $1,000 for the Auburn Food Bank.
XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 8:11 p.m., Mayor Backus recessed the meeting to executive session for
approximately 15 minutes in order to discuss real property sale /acquisition
pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b). City Attorney Heid, Director of Community
Development and Public Works Kevin Snyder, and Environmental Services
Manager Chris Andersen attended the executive session. At 8:31, the executive
session was extended an additional two minutes.
The regular meeting was reconvened at 8:36 p.m.
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned
at 8:36 p.m.
APPROVED THIS / 7'day of February, 2014.
NANCY B I S, MAYOR Daskam, City Clerk
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