HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-20-2015 MinutesCITY Of '_1_�/ • City Council Meeting
URN January 20, 2015-- 7:00 PM
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CALL TO ORDER
A. Pledge of Allegiance
Deputy Mayor John Holman 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, City Attorney Daniel B. Heid, Community
Development and Public Works Director Kevin Snyder, Assistant Director
of Engineering Services / City Engineer Ingrid Gaub, Police Commander
Mark Caillier, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Innovation and
Technology Customer Support Manager Reba Stowe, Public Affairs and
Marketing Liaison Dana Hinman, and Deputy City Clerk Shawn Campbell.
II. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
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There were no announcements, proclamations or presentations.
APPOINTMENTS
There was no appointment.
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
A new budget status sheet for Public Works project No. CP1320 was provided
to Council prior to the meeting.
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.
No one from the audience addressed the Council.
C. Correspondence
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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. Minutes of the January 5, 2015 Regular Meeting
B. 2014 Claims Vouchers (Coleman)
Claims check numbers 431945 through 431946 and 431948 through
432104 in the amount of $3,696,684.32 and dated January 20, 2015.
C. 2015 Claims Vouchers (Coleman)
Claims voucher number 431944 , 431947 and voucher 432105 through
voucher #432182 in the amount of $2,366,648.78 and two wires in the
amount of $4,428.81 and dated January 20, 2015.
D. Payroll Vouchers (Coleman)
Payroll check numbers 535266 through 535311 in the amount of
$948,081.14, electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of
$1,291,564.71 for a grand total of $2,239,645.85 for the period covering
January 1, 2015 to January 14, 2015.
E. Public Works Project No. C207A (Snyder)
City Council to award Small Works Contract No. 14 -17, to Native Green
Landscape on their low bid of $118,65184 for Project No. C207A, A Street
NW Extension Offsite Wetland Mitigation Project — Phase 2 Planting
F. Public Works Project No. C524A (Snyder)
City Council to approve Final Pay Estimate No. 7 to Contract No. 14 -05 in
the amount of $9,467.96 and accept construction of Project No. C524A
SCADA — Utility Physical Site Improvements
G. Public Works Project No. CP1207 (Snyder)
City Council to approve Final Pay Estimate No. 10 to Contract No. 13 -10 in
the amount of $68,382.97 and accept construction of Project No. CP1207,
'D' Street Utility Improvements
H. Public Works Project No. CP1320 (Snyder)
City Council to award Contract No. 14 =11, to SCI Infrastructure, LLC on
their low bid of $1,578,823.00 plus Washington State sales tax of
$149,988.19 for a total contract price of $1,728,811.19 for Project No.
CP1320, Maintenance and Operations Storm Drainage Improvement
project
Councilmember Osborne moved and Councilmember Wales seconded to
adopt the Consent Agenda.
Councilmember Wales reported she and Councilmember Trout reviewed
the Claims and Payroll Vouchers and recommend approval by full Council.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7 -0
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
X. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6548 (Second Reading) (Faber)
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
City Attorney Heid introduced Ordinance No. 6548 for the second reading.
The first reading of the Ordinance was held on January 5, 2015.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7 -0
B. Ordinance No. 6549 (Second 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
City Attorney Heid introduced Ordinance No. 6549 for the second reading.
The first reading of the Ordinance was held on January 5, 2015.
Councilmember Peloza stated this Ordinance will change the membership
from 11 to 7 members, making it easier to have a quorum attend the
meetings.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7 -0
C. Ordinance No. 6552 (First Reading) (Snyder)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
approving the final plat of Mountain View South
Councilmember Osborne moved and Councilmember Wales seconded to
suspend the rules and adopt Ordinance No. 6552 on the first reading.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7 -0
Councilmember Osborne moved and Councilmember Wales seconded to
adopt Ordinance No. 6552.
Councilmember Peloza asked what type of lighting is in the cul de sac and
if the on- street parking was adequate. Assistant Director Gaub explained
the on- street parking and the street lighting both meet City standards.
Councilmember Wales asked if the street lights were LED, if the City is
considering requiring developers to add LED lighting and who is
responsible to the electric costs for the development. Assistant Director
Gaub stated the lighting for this devlopment is not LED, the City is looking
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at changing lighting requirements in the future and once a development has
50% plus one occupancy they can request the City take over responsibility
for the electric bills for the street lights. Councilmember
Wagner explained a section in the oral reports is missing a word. The
report reads "no safety with direct access to 328th ".
Councilmember Wagner requested clarification regarding whether a word
such as concern or issues is missing form the sentence. Director Snyder
stated the department can ask for clarification from the hearing examiner
but cannot require they amend their report. City Attorney Heid stated the
Council could conditionally approve the Ordinance pending
clarification. Councilmember Peloza :asked if the City has considered the
increased storm drainage. Assistant Director Gaub explained the area has
a large storm water retention pond and the design meets City standards.
Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to
amended the motion to clarify the oral testimony.
MOTION CARRIED. 6 -1 Councilmember Osborne voted no
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7 -0
D. Ordinance No. 6550 (First 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
Councilmember Wales moved and Councilmember Trout seconded
to approve Ordinance No. 6550.
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to
amend section 1 to say estimated to generate $250,000.00 for local
revitalization funding through June 2015.
City Attorney Heid suggested the verbiage could be added as a recital
instead. He suggested the lanquaqe could read Whereas Chapter 39.14 c
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Wagner seconded to
amend his amendment to be a recital paragraph as the City Attorney
stated.
Councilmember DaCorsi asked if the City has tracked the amounts
received in the past. Director Coleman stated the City receives the
maximum amount allowed each year. The tax credit is capped
at $250,000.00.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7 -0
E. Ordinance No. 6551 (First Reading) (Coleman)
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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
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember DaCorsi seconded
to approve Ordinance No. 6551.
Councilmember Wagner a_ sked how the owner is notified if they are not the
occupant. Director Coleman explained the notices go to both the owner and
the occupant if they have separate addresses. The final responsibility for
the bill is the owners.
Councilmember Wales asked if the City is increasing the time periods to
allow for mail time. Director Coleman confirmed that and it is also state law.
Councilmember Osborne suggested the City add the RCW or WAC that
gives the City the authority to lien the property. City Attorney Heid said the
City can add it as a code revisers note.
XI. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5101 (Held)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, for the
Annexation of a portion of property to the City of Auburn simultaneously to
its deannexation from the City of Kent, pursuant to RCW 35.10.217(2), and
authorizing City staff to file a Notice of Intent to Annex with the Washington
State Boundary Review Board for King County
Councilmember Osborne moved and Councilmember Wales seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5101.
Councilmember Osborne stated the agreement has been in the works for
quite . a long time. It is part of the project on 277th so the City of Auburn can
do all the roadway work needed for the project.
Councilmember Wales stated the citizens will be excited this change will
make access easier to the Lea Hill area.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7 -0
B. Resolution No. 5116 (Coleman)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor to execute a services contract with the Seattle -King
County Department of Public Health for reimbursement of funds related to
2015 Local Hazardous Waste Management Program activities
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Trout seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5116.
Councilmember Peloza stated this agreement is very beneficial to the City
of Auburn.
Councilmember Wales stated this agreement allows for advertising funding
and to work with children in schools.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7 -0
C. Resolution No. 5117 (Coleman)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor to execute an interagency agreement between the
City of Auburn and King County to implement the 2015 -2016 Waste
Reduction and Recycling Grant Program and accept program grant funds
in the amount of Seventy -Five Thousand, Seven Hundred and Twenty
dollars ($75,720.00)
Councilmember DaCorsi moved and Councilmember Osborne seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5117.
Councilmember Peloza stated this is an annual grant from King County for
waste management education.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7 -0
D. Resolution No. 5120 (Snyder)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, setting
a hearing date to consider amending the 2015 -2020 Transportation
Improvement Program of the City of Auburn pursuant to R.C.W. Chapter
35.77
Councilmember Osborne moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5120.
Councilmember Osborne stated this resolution sets the public hearing.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7 -0
E. Resolution No. 5113 (Snyder)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
approving the agreement between the cities of Auburn and Sumner for
adjustment of the boundary between the cities of Auburn and Sumner with
the movement of city boundary to the other side of the roadway of a portion
of right -of -way of Stewart Road /Lake Tapps Parkway East currently within
the City of Auburn, pursuant to ROW 35.13.310
Councilmember Osborne moved and Councilmember Trout seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5113.
Councilmember Osborne stated this agreement gives the City of Sumner
the roadway so they can make any necessary upgrades for a development
within their city limits.
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
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Councilmember Trout stated she attended several breakfasts including
the Senior Center breakfast.
Councilmember Peloza stated he attended the King County Solid Waste
Committee meeting, the Sound Cities Association meeting, the Sound City
Association Policy Issues Committee meeting, the Economic Summit, the
National League of Cities Board of Directors webinar, the Water Resource
Inventory Area (WIRA) 9 management meeting, South County Area
Transportation Board meeting, and the South County Chamber of
Commerce Legislative Priorities meeting.
Councilmember Wagner reported he attended the Auburn Arts Commission
meeting, Puget Sound Regional Council Transportation Legislative Policy
Board meeting, and the Pierce County Regional Council.
Councilmember Wales reported she attended an Early Learning Summit,
and the King County Public Health Board meeting. Councilmember Peloza
asked if the permit fees for farmers markets will be waved in 2015.
Councilmember Wales explained permit fees for markets and temporary
venues they will remain at the 2014 levels.
Deputy Mayor Holman reported he attended the Economic Forecast
Conference.
B. From the Mayor
Deputy Mayor Holman stated Mayor Backus is in Washington DC at the
National Conference for Mayors.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned
at 7:52 p.m.
APPROVED this a4-'� day of February, 2015.
NANCY B 17 S, MAYOR Shawn Campbell, Deputy City Clerk
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