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CALL TO ORDER
A. Pledge of Allegiance
City Council Meeting
August 3, 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 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 Holman, Rich Wagner, Bill
Peloza, Largo Wales, Wayne Osborne, Claude DaCorsi, and Yolanda Trout.
Department Directors and staff members present included: City Attorney
Daniel B. Heid, Community Development and Public Works Director Kevin
Snyder, Assistant Director of Engineering Services /City Engineer Ingrid Gaub,
Utilities Engineering Manager Lisa Tobin, Engineering Aide Amber Price, Public
Affairs and Marketing Manager Dana Hinman, Transportation Manager Pablo
Para, Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Environmental Services
Manager Chris Andersen, Innovation and Technology Operations Manager
Ashley Riggs, Innovation and Technology Customer Support Manager Reba
Stowe, Assistant Chief of Police Bill Pierson, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Backus and City Councilmembers joined in wishing Deputy Mayor Holman a
very happy birthday.
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
Public Hearing for Right -of -Way Vacation V4 -14 (Snyder)
City Council to conduct a public hearing on the proposed vacation of right -
of -way located on the south side of South 318th Street, east of 56th
Avenue South (Vacation V4 -14)
Engineering Aide Amber Price presented the background on the request
of Hastings 10, LLC for vacation of the right -of -way, consisting of the south
five feet of South 318th Street, east of 56th Avenue South. The applicant
currently owns the adjacent parcel to the south and is proposing to
incorporate the right -of -way in the development of the adjacent property.
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Ms. Price displayed the area sought for vacation on a map. (A version of
the same map was included in the Council agenda packet.)
The right -of -way was deeded to King County for street purposes in 1944
and annexed to Auburn in 2008. Staff members support the vacation.
The appraised value of the right -of -way proposed for vacation is
$4,700.00, and staff recommends full compensation for the value of the
right -of -way be required since the right -of -way has been right -of -way for
more than 25 years.
Mayor Backus opened the public hearing at 7:04 p.m.
Hilda Meryhew, 5641 S. 318th Street, Auburn
Mr. Meryhew submitted a letter related to her current boundary line
dispute with the Hasting property and Summit Homes. Ms. Meryhew read
her letter in its entirety. Ms. Meryhew acknowledged her dispute is a civil
matter between her and the developer.
Genelle Smay, 5655 S. 318th Street, Auburn
Ms. Smay owns property east of the Hastings /Summit Homes project.,
She also provided background on the current property line dispute with
Hastings /Summit Homes.
City Attorney Heid explained when the City vacates right -of -way, the
vacated property goes to the adjacent property owner. The property
line dispute is not affected by the vacated right -of -way.
City Attorney Heid also explained that the City cannot approve a plat
development, which includes claims that are not addressed. The
developer is proposing Tract. B, along the easterly line of the property be
set aside pending the resolution of the civil dispute. The vacation is
unrelated to the boundary line dispute.
Councilmember Peloza expressed concern with learning about the
boundary line dispute at the Council meeting.
In response to questions from Councilmember Wagner, Assistant Director
of Engineering Services /City Engineer Gaub explained that the current
right -of -way standards are based on the street classification.
Approximately fifteen years ago, the City right -of -way standards were
changed based on the street classification. The right -of -way standard for
318th is 50 feet.
Director Snyder reiterated that the property line dispute is between two
private parties and emphasized a private property dispute is not a
consideration in deeming whether right -of -way is needed for public
purposes.
Assistant Director /City Engineer Gaub displayed a map of the area sought
for vacation. Assistant Director Gaub explained the developer created a
Tract B, comprised of the area in dispute, and which is not included in the
lots created by the plat.
Councilmember Wagner questioned the existing rights -of -way on Lea Hill.
Assistant Director /City Engineer Gaub explained the rights -of -way set
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aside by King County many years ago are at 60 foot widths; however, the
City's standards provide that local residential streets require less than 60
foot widths and arterials require more than 60 feet in right -of =way.
Gerald Anderson, 5671 S. 318th Street, Auburn
In response to comments made by Mr. Anderson, Director Snyder
explained the right -of -way vacation process outlined in state law. The
City follows state law and rules adopted by the City Council.
There being no further comments, Mayor Backus closed the public hearing
at 7:34 p.m.
2. Public Hearing on 2016 -2021 Transportation Improvement Program
Modification (Snyder)
City Council to conduct a public hearing to receive public comments and
suggestions with regard to the proposed modification to the 2016-2021
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
Transportation Manager Pablo Para presented the background information
on the public hearing to consider an amendment to the 2016-
2021 Transportation Improvement Program. State law allows the
amendment or revision.of the Transportation Improvement Program only
after conducting a public hearing. Staff proposes to amend Transportation
Improvement Program Project #69; 22nd and I Street NE Intersection, to
reflect a secured grant. The project name and description are revised to
be consistent with the grant agency requirements.
Mayor Backus opened the public hearing at 7:35 p.m. There being no
comment, 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 Wales reported on behalf of the Council ad hoc committee that
reviews claims and payroll vouchers. Councilmember Wales reported
Councilmember Osborne and she reviewed the claims and payroll vouchers as
presented on this evening's Consent Agenda and recommends their approval.
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 May 26, 2015 Study Session
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B. Minutes of the July 20, 2015 City Council Meeting
C. Claims Vouchers (Coleman)
Claims voucher numbers 434746 through 434979 in the amount of
$1,428,938.84 and three wire transfers in the amount of $169,568.37 and dated
August 3, 2015.
D. Payroll Vouchers (Coleman)
Payroll voucher numbers 535745 through 535765 in the amount of
$323,472.58 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of
$1,443,068.03 for a grand total of $1,766,540.61 for the period covering July
16, 2015 to July 29, 2015.
E Public Works Project No. CP1402 (Snyder)
City Council approve Change Order No. 1 and Final Pay Estimate No. 5 in the
amount of $45,042.85 to Contract No. 15 -02 and accept construction of Project
No. CP1402, 2014 Citywide Pavement Patching and Overlay Project
Deputy Mayor Holman moved and Councilmember Wales seconded to approve
the Consent Agenda.
The Consent Agenda includes minutes, claims and payroll vouchers, and a
Public Works project contract item.
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 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.
Mayor Backus reviewed SCORE Member City Billable Average Daily
Population (ADP) for June, which was at 339 for member cities. Auburn's ADP
in June was 83.
Mayor Backus reviewed Total ADP by Month and Year for June 2015..
Contract agencies ADP in June 2015 was $51 compared to member cities ADP
of 339.
Mayor Backus reviewed Total Bookings for Member and Contract Agencies,
Member Bookings by Agency, Member Agency Bookings by Type, SCORE
Unbillable Bookings for the past year, and a breakout of contract inmates by
agency.
X. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6564, First Reading (Snyder)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Washington, vacating right -of-
way of the south side of South 318th Street, east of 56th Avenue South, within
the City of Auburn, Washington
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Councilmember Peloza moved and Deputy Mayor Holman seconded to adopt
Ordinance No. 6564.
Councilmember Wagner stated he believes the City has a need for the right -of-
way and questioned the 50 foot right -of -way standard.
Councilmember Osborne expressed concern about the alignment of the street
if the vacation is granted and the plat developed while adjacent properties are
not.
Assistant Director /City Engineer Gaub stated the right -of -way requirement for a
residential roadway is 50 feet. The 50 foot width is driven by the cross section
of the roadway: 28 feet of pavement and 10 feet for sidewalk and planter strip
on each side of the street. An additional five feet of right -of -way beyond what is
necessary for the roadway, results in five feet of right -of -way that is between
the residents' fences and the roadway; it then becomes a maintenance issue.
Councilmember Peloza stated he is not prepared to act on the ordinance this
evening in light of the property owners' civil dispute.
Director Snyder stated the street vacation does not affect the property line
dispute.
Councilmember Wales stated she does not see the urgency in adopting the
ordinance and will not support the ordinance at this time.
Director Snyder reported that staff requested Council suspend the rules and
adopt Ordinance No. 6464 on first reading due to the potential cancellation of
the August 17th regular City Council meeting.
Director Snyder cautioned the Council that the City is not involved in the
civil dispute between the property owners, but have encouraged the parties to
resolve the issue.
Deputy Mayor Holman noted the vacation is for five feet of right -of -way on the
north side of the property, and the area in dispute is a five foot strip on the east
side of the property. The only area in common with the vacation is a five by
five foot piece of property and which will go to one or the other's property upon
settlement of the civil dispute. Deputy Mayor Holman stated the City's vacation
of the right -of -way has nothing to do with civil dispute between the property
owners. Deputy Mayor Holman stated he is not in favor of suspending the
riles to adopt the ordinance tonight.
Councilmember DaCorsi spoke in favor of a second reading of the ordinance
and against suspending the rules to adopt the ordinance this evening.
Councilmember Wagner reiterated his comments regarding the width of the
right -of -way.
Councilmember Peloza suggested further discussion during a study session
XI. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5154 (Snyder)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing
the Mayor to award and execute an agreement with Ferguson Waterworks fg of 7
implementation of Contract Number 15 -11 for Project CP1317, Meter and
Billing System Improvements Project
Deputy Mayor Holman moved and Councilmember DaCorsi seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 5154.
Resolution No. 5154 authorizes the execution of an agreement with Ferguson
Waterworks for implementation of a digital and automated water meter and
billing system.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7 -0
B. Resolution No. 5158 (Snyder) _
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending
the 2016 -2021 Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program of the City of
Auburn pursuant to RCW Chapter 35.77
Councilmember Osborne moved and Deputy Mayor Holman seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 5158.
Resolution No. 5158 amends the 2016 -2021 Transportation Improvement
Program to update a project for which the City has received grant funding.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7 -0
C. Resolution No. 5159 (Snyder)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing
the Mayor to execute an interlocal agreement (ILA) among the participating
jurisdictions within the Green River, Duwamish River, and Central Puget Sound
Watersheds within the Geographic Planning Area of Water Resources
Inventory Area (WRIA) 9
Councilmember Wales moved and Councilmember Trout seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 5159.
Councilmember Wales spoke in favor of Resolution No. 5159, Which authorizes
an interlocal agreement for Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) 9, and
noted the agreement was reviewed at the last Council study session.
Councilmember Peloza also spoke in favor of the WRIA agreement with
seventeen other cities of the Green River, Duwamish River and Central Puget
Sound Watersheds.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7 -0
D. Resolution No. 5164 (Lee)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, declaring a
certain firearm as surplus property and approving its sale to a retired police
officer
Deputy Mayor Holman moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 5164.
Deputy Mayor Holman explained it is a customary practice in police
departments to sell a service firearm to an eligible retiring police officer.
Resolution No. 5164 authorizes the surplus and sale of a Sig Sauer Model
P226 to retiring Officer Sundqvist.
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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
Councilmember DaCorsi reported on his attendance at the King County
Regional Law, Justice, and Safety Committee meeting where Seattle Chief of
Police O'Toole provided a presentation on her priorities and goals. The
Committee also received a briefing on the new mental health legislation and
mental health funding sources.
Councilmember Peloza reported on his attendance at the South County Area
Transportation Board meeting and the Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA)
9 Management Committee meeting where the Committee discussed the capital
funding projects along the Green River watershed.
Councilmember Trout reported on her participation in a ride along with Police
Officer Martinez. She commended Auburn police officers for their
professionalism and service to the community.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus reported on a recent meeting with Sound Transit staff to discuss
the need for a second parking garage in Auburn. Additional discussion
regarding the need for a. second transit parking garage will take place with King
County Executive Dow Constantine. Mayor Backus also reported on a recent
tour of local business, Global Tech Plastics (previously known as Fleck
Industries), a meeting with new Auburn School District Superintendent, Dr. Alan
Spicciati, and a SCORE Board meeting. Mayor Backus reminded National
Night Out will take place tomorrow.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at
8:19 p.m.
APPROVED this —21 t � day of 2015.
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ANCY BA I , MAYOR Danielle Daskam, City Clerk
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