HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-04-2015 MinutesCITY OF_ � /•.
/A� -BURN
IVASHINGI'ON
CALL TO ORDER
A. Pledge of Allegiance
City Council Meeting
May 4, 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, Wayne Osborne, Claude DaCorsi and Yolanda Trout.
Councilmember Largo Wales was excused.
Department.Directors and staff members present included: Community
Development and Public Works Director Kevin Snyder, City Attorney Daniel
B. Heid, Chief of Police Bob Lee, Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl
Faber, Director of Administration Michael Hursh, Innovation and Technology
Operations Manager Ashley Riggs, Innovation and Technology Customer
Support Manager Reba Stowe, Community Services Assistant Emily
Pearson, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Economic Development
Manager Doug Lein, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Proclamation - Relay for Life
Mayor Backus to proclaim May 15 -16, 2015 as Relay for Life of Auburn Days
Mayor Backus read and presented a proclamation declaring May 15 -16,
2015 as Relay for Life Days in the city of Aubum. Mayor Backus
encouraged all to participate in this year's Relay for Life evens to raise money
to fight cancer, increase community awareness of cancer, and stimulate a
sense of relationship and camaraderie among participants. The
proclamation was presented to Cheri Staples, Relay for Life of Auburn Co-
Event Lead /People Lead. Ms. Staples invited all to walk or sponsor
someone Who has committed to walk at the Relay for Life event at Troy
Stadium beginning at 6:00 p.m., Friday, May 15.
B. Presentation on Best Starts for Kids Program
Presentation by Patty Hayes, Interim Director of Public Health — Seattle &
King County
Ms. Patty Hayes, Interim Director of Public Health - Seattle and King County
provided a presentation on the regional initiative, Best Starts for Kids, that
would fund prevention and early intervention based on the latest brain
science. Best Starts for Kids is supported by research, which shows that
early investment in a child's development— starting with prenatal
support— delivers the greatest returns.
Page 1 of
Examples of Best Starts for Kids strategies include:
• Universal access to developmental screenings for very young children,
when it is proven to be most effective at helping infants and toddlers
prepare for school.
• Increase access to mental - health screenings for middle school -age
youth.
• Nurse home visitations for first -time mothers —from pregnancy through a
child's first two years —to make sure they get off to a strong, healthy
start.
• Flexible funding for families to prevent homelessness. For example,
helping a working mother keep her transportation so she can make it to
work and not lose her job, decreasing the likelihood that she and her
family become homeless.
The proposal Executive Constantine presented to the Metropolitan King
County Council includes a six -year levy lid increase of 14 cents per $1,000 of
assessed property value, which would raise $58 million in the first year. The
cost to the average King County homeowner would be about $56 per year.
The King County Council will vote on the proposed legislation by July 20th
and in time for placement on the November 2015 ballot.
III. APPOINTMENTS
There was no appointment for Council consideration.
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.
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.
Leslie Kessler, a 30 -year employee of Green River College, expressed
concern regarding Green River College administration's proposal to reduce
staff and eliminate four programs: Geographic Information Systems, Auto
Body Technology, Carpentry Technology and Parent Child Education. She
urged the City Council to advocate for the programs proposed for
termination.
Glen Martin, a carpentry instructor at Green River College, presented the
Council with letters from several carpentry technology students in which they
talk about their backgrounds and studies and express concern with
the proposed staff reductions and program eliminations at Green River
College.
Vern Reber, a carpentry student a Green River College, stated he was
Page 2 of 7
released from prison in February 2014 to a clean and sober house in
Auburn. He entered the carpentry technology program at Green River
College and currently has over 60 credits. He is also one of the three
carpentry students who gained direct entry into the Carpenters Union since
January. Mr. Reber expressed concern about the proposed elimination of
the carpentry technology program at Green River College and his ability to
obtain his AAS degree through Green River College's program.
William Payne, Sr., retired Sergeant 1st Class, U.S. Army, and is currently
attending Green River College's carpentry technology program on the GI
Bill. He expressed concern with proposed cuts at Green River College.
Derick Whittaker, a student at Green River College's carpentry technology
program, expressed concern with the proposed elimination of the carpentry
program and other programs. He questioned the college's construction of a
new trades facility and the subsequent proposal to eliminate the carpentry
and auto body technology trades programs.
Ajay Narayanan, a physics and astronomy instructor at Green River College,
recited from Green River College's mission and values statements, which in
part promises access through barriers to enrollment and provide programs in
services that prepare learners for professional and technical careers. The
College promises equity to increase accommodation for students and
communities with diverse needs and to contribute to the educational,
economic and social development of the community. Mr. Narayanan stated
the proposed elimination of the geographic information systems, auto body
technology, carpentry technology, and parent child education programs goes
against the College's mission and values. He spoke against the elimination
of the programs.
Jamie Fitzgerald, stated he was an instructor at Pierce College and returned
to Green River College as a member of the faculty. He spoke against the
proposed elimination of the college programs. He referred to a "field guide"
found on the State Board of Community and Technical Colleges website,
which states in part: Green River works closely with local employers to
design curriculum for today's jobs and tomorrow's careers. Instructors are
experts in their fields, many having substantial experience employed in the
field they teach. Industry leaders regularly serve on advisory committees.
These committees strive to build and maintain relationships benefitting
students, the college and the community."
Mark Millbauer, stated he has four children, who attended Green River
College, and he is an auto technology instructor at Green River College. Mr.
Millbauer is also the faculty's union president. He questioned the investment
in the new trades building at the campus and the equipment that has been
purchased and waits to be installed in the building. Mr. Millbauer stated the
union has been in difficult contract negotiations with the College for over a
year and three of the four programs slated for elimination are headed by
three of the top leaders in the union.
David Hoskin spoke about halfway houses in residential neighborhoods and
asked for the City's assistance to protect the neighborhoods.
Diane McBride spoke regarding the proposed elimination of the programs at
Page 3 of 7
Green River College. She stated her son participated in two trade programs
through Green River College and spoke in favor of retaining the trades
programs.
Larry Galloway, an instructor at Green River College for fifteen years, and
who served as an administrator and dean of five divisions at the college
spoke regarding the proposed program cuts at Green River College. Mr.
Galloway questioned the budget shortfall at Green River College, the
elimination of vocational programs, and the decline of full time instructors
versus the number of part-time instructors.
Sara Beth Radical spoke about her experience in pursuing a position in the
automotive industry. Ms. Radical stated her potential for annual income in
the auto collision repair industry is nearly double the amount for the field she
obtained a bachelor's degree. Ms. Radical stated she is two quarters away
from completing her auto body technology degree. She expressed
dissatisfaction that the college has not informed the students directly of the
potential elimination of the programs in which they are enrolled.
Sue Hart from Buckley stated she has been a marketing specialist for the
trades programs at Green River College for the past year. She spoke about
the demand for a work force trained in the trades and funds available from
the industries for scholarships and sustaining the programs.
Richard Jones of Auburn and a student at Green River College, spoke
against the elimination of the trades programs at Green River College.
Dione Ybarra, urged the City Council to support the trades programs at
Green River College.. Mr. Ybarra stated no one in his family has graduated
from high school or college. Mr. Ybarra is a student at Green River College
Working towards his degree and working a job to support himself.
Mohammed stated he is from Iraq. Mohammed stated he is thankful to be
living in the United States. He has completed four quarters in auto. body
technology at Green River College and looks forward to obtaining his college
certificate and a good job. He spoke against the proposed cuts to the trades
programs at Green River College.
Walter Lowe resides in Maple Valley and teaches in the English Department
at Green River College. He expressed appreciation to the Auburn
City Council for the opportunity to convey concerns with the proposed cuts at
Green River College.
Amanda Linbritten, who lives in Auburn, spoke against the proposed cuts to
programs and personnel at Green River College.
Mayor Backus thanked the audience for attending and sharing their stories
and concerns. She reminded that the City has no direct control over Green
River College, but she and Council will engage in conversations with the
College administration.
C. Correspondence
Page 4 of 7
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 Osborne reported on behalf of the Council ad hoc committee on
finance that reviews claims and payroll vouchers. Councilmember Osborne
reported that he and Councilmember Wales reviewed the claims vouchers and
payroll vouchers reflected on this evening's Consent Agenda. The ad hoc
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 April 20, 2015 City Council Meeting
B. Minutes of the March 30, 2015 Special City Council Meeting
C. Claims Vouchers (Coleman)
Claims voucher numbers 433315 through 433478 in the amount of
$854,924.75 and three wire transfers in the amount of $159,185.80 and
dated May 4, 2015.
D. Payroll Vouchers (Coleman)
City Council approve payroll vouchers 535506 through 535537 in the amount
of $286,402.73 and electronic deposits in the amount of $1,347,022.24 for a
grand total of $1,633,424.97 for the period covering April 16, 2015 to April
29, 2015.
E. Public Works Project No. CP1024 (Snyder)
City Council approve Final Pay Estimate No. 8 to Contract No. 14 -06 in the
amount of $19,562.55 and accept construction of Project No. CP1024, M
Street SE and Auburn Way South Intersection Improvement Project.
Deputy Mayor Holman moved and Councilmember DaCorsi seconded to
approve the Consent Agenda, which includes minutes, claims and payroll
vouchers, and Public Works Project No. CP1024.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6 -0
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. SCORE Jail Update (Mayor Backus)
Mayor Backus is the City's representative on the South Correctional Entity
(SCORE) Board and presented a PowerPoint. presentation on SCORE jail
statistics. The SCORE member cities include Auburn, Renton, Federal Way,
Tukwila, Burien, SeaTac and Des Moines.
Page 5 of 7
Mayor Backus presented SCORE Member City Billable Average Daily
Population (ADP) at 331 during the month of March 2015, which is an all -
time high for member cities.
Graphs for Total ADP by Month and Year and Auburn Billable Average Daily
Population were reviewed. An all -time record number of 672 inmates for
both member cities and contracts was recorded in March 2015. Mayor
Backus noted Auburn's billable ADP continues to decline and is at 79.
Mayor Backus also reviewed Total Bookings for Member and Contract
Agencies, SCORE Contract Billable Average Daily Population, and Male
versus Female Member Agency Bookings.
X. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6560 (Second Reading) (Snyder)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
amending sections 18.04.031, 18.04.125, 18.04149, 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 Osborne stated he received an email from the Rental
Housing Association of Washington conveying concerns regarding the
proposed ordinance. Councilmember Osborne stated the Rental Housing
Association believes the annual inspection provisions of the ordinance are in
violation of RCW 59.18.125. Councilmember Osborne moved and Deputy
Mayor Holman seconded to table Ordinance No. 6560 until the May 18, 2015
Council meeting.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6 -0
XI. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5144 (Coleman)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor to execute Addendum Number V to the fixed -base
lease at the Auburn Airport initially between Sky Services, Inc., currently
Auburn Flight Services and the City of Auburn
Councilmember Osborne moved and Deputy Mayor Holman seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5144.
Councilmember Osborne stated the resolution would allow a helicopter
dealership at the Auburn Municipal Airport.
Councilmember Peloza spoke in favor of enhancing the business base at
the airport.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6 -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.
Page 6 of 7
A. From the Council
Deputy Mayor Holman reported on his attendance at the last Junior City
Council meeting and the Junior City Council's anti -cyber bullying campaign.
Deputy Mayor Holman also reminded that the City of Auburn will be
celebrating its 124th birthday on June 5th. Celebrations and exhibits will be
at the City Hall Plaza.
Councilmember Peloza reported on his attendance at the South County Area
Transportation Board meeting, the King County Water Pollution Abatement
Advisory Committee meeting, the Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIAj 9
management meeting, the Cities and Schools Forum, the Auburn Area
Chamber of Commerce awards banquet, the Puget Sound Regional Council
annual meeting, and the Auburn Food Bank Empty Bowls fundraiser.
Councilmember Osborne reported he attended the Green River System -wide
Improvement Framework (SWIF) Advisory Board meeting.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus reported she attended the Committee to End Homelessness
forum hosted by Sound Cities Association. Mayor Backus reported on the
success of Auburn's Clean Sweep event held this past weekend and thanked
the Kiwanis Club, Longhorn Barbecue, volunteers, KaBoom! and the City
team for their efforts and contributions. Mayor Backus also reported on her
attendance at the Lions Club special needs fishing derby, Healthy Kids day
at the YMCA, a car show to benefit Relay for Life organized by City of
Auburn Maintenance and Operation employees, King County Executive
Constantine's State of the County address, the Auburn Area Chamber of
Commerce Annual Recognition of Service dinner, the Auburn Youth Ribbon
cutting ceremony, the Empty Bowls fundraiser benefiting the Auburn Food
Bank, and the Northwest Anglers youth fishing derby.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned
at 8:52 p.m.
APPROVED this 18th day of May, 2015.
pn 5
ANCY BAC AY R Danielle Daskam, City Clerk
Page 7 of 7