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Home My WebLink About06-15-2015 MinutesciTroF_f'� • City Council Meeting U_ June 15, 2015 - 7:00 PM ' Auburn City Hall WASHINGTON MINUTES CALL TO ORDER A. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Nancy Backus called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located in 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 John Holman, Rich Wagner, Bill Peloza, Largo Wales, Wayne Osborne and Claude DaCorsi. Councilmember Yolanda Trout was excused. Department Directors and staff members present included: City Attorney Daniel B. Heid, Community Development and Public Works Director Kevin Snyder, Director of Administration Michael Hursh, Innovation and Technology Customer Support Manager Reba Stowe, Assistant Director of Engineering Services /City Engineer Ingrid Gaub, Public Affairs and Marketing Manager Dana Hinman, Innovation and Technology Operations Manager Ashley Riggs, Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Police Commander Mark Caillier, Transportation Manager Pablo Para, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, and Deputy City Clerk Shawn Campbell. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS There was no announcement, proclamation or presentation. III. APPOINTMENTS There was no appointment for Council's consideration. IV. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS There was no agenda modification. V. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings Public Hearing on 2016 -2021 Transportation Improvement Program (Snyder) City Council to conduct a public hearing to receive public comments and suggestions with regard to the proposed 2016 -2021 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Transportation Manager Pablo Para explained the Transportation.. Improvement Program requires an annual update. This update will meet requirements for grant funding and help the City work together with other anencies in the area. Page 1 of 4 Mayor Backus opened the public hearing at 7:03 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. Conner McArthur - 1827 4th St SE, Auburn Mr. McArthur explained he is a 14 year old 8th grade student at Cascade Middle School. He told Council he has been selected as a representative on the US National Football U14 Team. He is requesting financial assistance to be able to participate in the program. All funds must be raised by June 28, 2015. 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 Wales reported on behalf of the Council ad hoc committee that reviews claims and payroll vouchers. Councilmember Wales reported the 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 March 30, 2015 City Council Study Session B. Minutes of the April 27, 2015 City Council Study Session C. Minutes of the June 1, 2015 Regular City Council Meeting D. Minutes of the June 4, 2015 Special City Council Meeting E. Claims Vouchers (Coleman) Claims voucher numbers 433845 through 434103 in the amount of $3,512,909.06 and one wire transfer in the amount of $77.00 and dated June 15, 2015. F. Payroll Vouchers (Coleman) Payroll check numbers 535615 through 535655 in the amount of $937,608.66, electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $1,413,005.34 f or a grand total of $2,350,614.00 for the period covering May 28, 2015 to June 10, 2015. Deputy Mayor Holman moved and Councilmember Osborne seconded to approve the Consent Agenda. The Consent Agenda includes minutes, claims and payroll vouchers. Page 2 of 4 MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5 -0 Councilmember Wales stepped out of Chambers prior to the vote and returned shortly after. VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. IX. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. X. ORDINANCES A. Ordinance No. 6563 (First Reading) (Coleman) An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Ordinance No. 6533, the 2015 -2016 Biennial Budget Ordinance, as amended by Ordinance No. 6558, authorizing amendment to the City of Auburn 2015- 2016 Budget as set forth in Schedule "A" and Schedule "B" Councilmember Osborne moved and Deputy Mayor Holman seconded to approve Ordinance No. 6563. Director Coleman explained the budget is generally amended three times a year; once in March to allow the City to carry forward fund balances; once in June to true the fund balances from the audit and once at the end of the year. This budget amendment amends the fund balances to actuals and includes project carry forwards, added grant funds, a transfer from the General Fund, and added funds for the street program. Mayor Backus explained the City received unanticipated Real Estate Excise Tax funds. The budget amendment add $600,000 from those Real Estate Excise Tax funds to be utilized for additional roadwork in 2015. Deputy Mayor Holman stated the additional funds are just a drop in the bucket compared to the need the City has for road repairs. The City will keep looking for additional funds. Ordinance No. 6563 will appear on the July 6, 2015 agenda for second reading. XI. RESOLUTIONS A. Resolution No. 5146 (Snyder) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving the 2016 -2021 Transportation Improvement Program of the City of Auburn pursuant to R.C.W. Chapter 35.77 of the laws of the State of Washington Councilmember DaCorsi moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5146. 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. A. From the Council Page 3 of 4 Councilmember Peloza reported on his attendance at the King County Flood Control District meeting, a Flag Ceremony at the Federal Way Aquatic Center, the Summer National League of Cities meeting, DARE programs at Lea Hill and Evergreen Elementary and the Auburn International Farmers Market. Councilmember Wagner reported he attended the Sound Cities Public Issues Committee meeting, Transportation Policy Board meeting and the Transit Integration Summit. Councilmember Wales reported she attended several stake holder meetings for King County Board of Health regarding temporary permits for food vendors at short term events such as farmers markets and festivals. Councilmember DaCorsi reported he went on a ride along with Officer Williams from the Auburn Police Department. He thanked the Auburn Police Department for all of their hard work and dedication. B. From the Mayor Mayor Backus reported she participated in a trip to Chicago sponsored by the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce for an intercity mission. They met with many key people from the area regarding schools, mental health issues, parks and transportation. XIII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m. APPROVED this 6th day of July, 2015. NA CY BAnUS, MAYOR Shawn Campbell, Deputy City Clerk Page 4 of 4