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CALL TO ORDER
A. Pledge of Allegiance
City Council Meeting
April 20, 2015 - 7:00 PM
Auburn City Hall
MINUTES
Mayor Nancy Backus called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers located at Auburn City Hall, 25 West Main Street_ in Auburn 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 included: Parks, Arts and
Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Innovation and Technology Customer
Support Manager Reba Stowe, Innovation and Operations Manager Ashley
Riggs, City Attorney Daniel B. Heid, Director of Administration Michael Hursh,
Public Affairs and Marketing Liaison Dana Hinman, Finance Director Shelley
Coleman, Police Commander Mark Caillier, Assistant Director of Engineering
Services /City Engineer Ingrid Gaub, Assistant Director of Community
Development Services Jeff Tate, and Deputy City Clerk Shawn Campbell.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
A. National Day of Prayer Proclamation
Mayor Backus to declare May 7, 2015 as National Day of Prayer in the City of
Auburn
Mayor Backus read and presented the Proclamation declaring May 7, 2015 as
the National Day of Prayer in the City of Auburn. Margorie Gordon, from
Northwest Family Church accepted the proclamation and thanked the City for
their continued support and dedication to the National Day of Prayer.
B. 2014 Presidential Volunteer Service Awards
The President's Volunteer Service Award recognizes United States citizens
who have achieved the required number of hours of service over a 12 -month
time period or cumulative hours over the course of a lifetime. The awards are
offered in multiple levels and are designed to recognize each milestone of
one's service achievement. Levels include bronze, silver, gold, and the highest
honor, the President's Lifetime Achievement Award for those who contribute
more than 4,000 hours of service in their lifetime.
Mayor Backus awarded the following people the 2014 Presidential Volunteer
Service Awards: Darlene Aguiluz received the Bronze Award with 172 hours,
John Calnan received the Bronze Award with 103 hours, Diane Costenbader
received the Silver Award with 354 hours, Christopher Cushing received the
Gold Award with 891 hours, Joseph Cushing received the Gold Award with
542.50 hours, Kim Cushing received the Bronze Award with 113.75 hours,
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Tyler Cushing received the Gold Award with 293.50 hours, Jannette Douglas
received the Bronze Award with 166 hours, Kurtis Harstad received the Silver
Award with 57 hours, Richard Lundstrom received the Bronze Award with 194
hours, Thomas Petrakis received the Bronze Award with 124 hours, Dave Tate
received the Bronze Award with 105 hours.
C. YMCA Healthy Kids Day
Mayor Backus to proclaim April 25, 2015 as "YMCA HEALTHY KIDS DAY" in
the City of Auburn
Mayor Backus read the proclamation declaring April 25, 2015 as YMCA
Healthy Kids Day in the City of Auburn.
Jason Berry, Auburn Valley YMCA Executive Director, and Shanna Crane the
YMCA Family Programs / Youth Sports Director, thanked the City for their
support. The YMCA is proud of the diverse population that attends the YMCA
programs. The theme for this year's Kids Day is LEGO's.
III. APPOINTMENTS
There was no appointment for Council consideration.
IV. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
The Council was provided an updated agreement for Resolution No. 5142.
V. 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.
Lynn Snyder, 40513 264th Ave SE, Enumclaw
Ms. Snyder stated she has been helping feed the homeless in Auburn for
the last ten years. She encouraged the Council to do more for the homeless in
Auburn.
Brocc Snyder, 40513 264th Ave SE, Enumclaw
Mr. Snyder requested the Council consider amendments to Ordinance
No. 6014. He asked for the City to donate land for a homeless encampment
and extend the length of time allowed for a tent city. He explained the current
model being used for tent cities requires very little police involvement and the
crime and drug use is very low.
Mayor Backus requested Mr. and Mrs. Snyder discuss their concerns with
Director Hursh.
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
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Council Committees' progress on assigned tasks and may give their
recommendations to the City Council, if any.
Councilmember Wales reported on behalf of the Council ad hoc committee on
finance that reviews claims and payroll vouchers. Councilmember Wales reported
that she and Councilmember Osborne reviewed claims vouchers in the amount of
$5.8 million and payroll vouchers in the total amount of $2.2 million. The ad hoc
committee recommends approval of the claims and payroll vouchers as presented
on this evening's Consent Agenda.
Councilmember Wales of the Council ad hoc committee on committees advised
the Council to provide feedback to the Mayor's office by April 24, 2015. The
information will be compiled by the Mayor's office and returned to the ad hoc
committee for further review.
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 February 23, 2015 Study Session
B. Minutes of the April 6, 2015 City Council Meeting
C. Claims Vouchers (Coleman)
Claims voucher numbers 433074 through 433314 in the amount of
$5,845,475.51 and dated April 20, 2015
D. Payroll Vouchers (Coleman)
Payroll check numbers 535471 through 535505 in the amount of $903,516.96,
electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $1,301,415.72for a grand
total of $2,204,932.68 for the period covering April 02, 2015 to April 15, 2015.
E. Public Works Project No. CP1219 (Snyder)
City Council to award Contract No. 15 -03, to Pacific Coast General LLC on
their low bid of $896,753.65 plus Washington State sales tax of $85,191.60 for
a total contract price of $981,945.25 for Project No. CP1219, Valley AC Main
Replacement
F. Annual On -Call Amendment (Snyder)
City Council to grant permission to enter into Amendment No. 2 to Consultant
Agreement No. AG -C -446 with David Evans and Associates for On -Call Land
Survey Services
Deputy Mayor Holman moved and Councilmember Osborne seconded to
approve the Consent Agenda.
The Consent Agenda consists of minutes, claims vouchers, payroll vouchers
and public works projects.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7 -0
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
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X. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6560 (First Reading) (Snyder)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending
sections 18.04.031, 18.04.125, 18.04.249, 18.04.390, 18.04.440, 18.04.660,
18.04.835, 18.04.891, 18.07.020, and 18.31.130 of the Auburn City Code
relating to Communal Residences
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Trout seconded to
adopt Ordinance No. 6550.
Councilmember Peloza and Councilmember DaCorsi moved to suspend the
rules and adopt Ordinance No. 6550 on first reading.
Councilmember Wales said the discussion at Study Session was very
thorough and the staff clarified the descriptions and categories which
answered a lot of questions the Council had. She does not want to suspend
the rules for this item, she believes suspending the Rules should only be used
for items that are urgent.
Councilmember Peloza stated discussion on this topic has been going on for a
couple years. The ordinance puts everything in perspective, it protects the
renters and the neighborhood.
MOTION FAILED. 1 -6, Councilmember Peloza voted yes.
XI. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5142 (Hursh)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement between the City of Auburn
and Longhorn Barbecue Outpost, INC for concessions at the Auburn Golf
Course
Councilmember Wales moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 5142.
Councilmember Wales stated she is excited about the new vendor at
the Auburn Municipal Golf Course; it is exciting for a local business to provide
this service. She asked City Attorney Heid for clarification on the terms of the
contract regarding the cancellation of the agreement within 90 days without
cause.
City Attorney Heid explained either party can give 90 day notice that they wish
to terminate the agreement. The City can also give 30 day corrective action
notice if the vendor is not providing service per the agreement. The vendor
would then have 30 days to correct the problem. If the action is not corrected
within those 30 days the City could terminate the agreement.
Councilmember Trout confirmed that the City could choose to extend the 30
day corrective action deadline.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7 -0
XII. MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
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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 he attended the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe's
swearing in ceremony for the new Tribal Council, the Senior Center Coffee
Hour, and the Junior City Council meeting.
Councilmember Trout reported she attended the LEOFF Board meeting, a
breakfast to benefit domestic violence victims, the Good Egg Breakfast,
a Public Works Tour, the Arbor Day celebration and she read to an elementary
school classroom.
Councilmember Peloza reported he attended the Regional Policy Committee
meeting in Seattle, the King County Solid Waste Advisory Committee meeting,
the Arbor Day celebration, the Volunteer lunch, and breakfast airport where
Green River Community College was holding a plane wash fundraiser.
Councilmember Wagner reported he attended the Pierce County Regional
Council meeting and the Puget Sound Regional Council Policy Board
meeting on transportation.
Councilmember Wales reported she attended the Tacoma Pierce County
Health Board meeting and the Senior Center Coffee hour.
Councilmember DaCorsi reported he attended the Public Works Utility Facility
tour.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus reported she attended a lunch meeting with City developers to
discuss areas of improvement for the City of Auburn, she participated in
a phone conference with the White House's Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) in Washington DC regarding oil tanker train cars, the monthly meeting
with the Chamber of Commerce, the Arbor Day celebration, the Auburn
Community Volunteer luncheon, the Chaplain breakfast, and a meeting with
King County Executive Dow Constantine and Alan Berube the Deputy Director
of The Brookings Institution's Metropolitan Policy Program.
XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 8:09 p.m., Mayor Backus recessed the meeting to executive session for
approximately twenty minutes in order to discuss pending /potential litigation
pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i). Mayor Backus indicated no Council action would
follow the executive session. City Attorney Heid and Director Shelley
Coleman attended the executive session. Mayor Backus reconvened the meeting
at 8:18 p.m.
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned
at 8:18 p.m.
APPROVED this #�—"day of 2015.
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N NCY BjKfJS, MAYOR
Shawn Campbell, Deputy City Clerk
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