HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-21-2015 Minutes* City Council Meeting
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s . September 21, 2015 - 7:00 PM
. ° G - Auburn City Hall
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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 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, interim Director of Administration Dana Hinman, Innovation and
Technology Director Paul Haugen, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Chief
of Police Bob Lee, Economic Development Manager Doug Lein, and Deputy
City Clerk Shawn Campbell.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Constitution Week Proclamation
Mayor Backus to proclaim the week of September 17 -23, 2015 as
"Constitution Week" in the City of Auburn
Mayor Backus read and presented the Mayor's proclamation declaring the
week of September 17 -23, 2015 as "Constitution Week" in the City of
Auburn to Daughters of the American Revolution representative Sue Van
Dyken.
Ms. Van Dyken thanked Mayor and Council for their support.
B. National Recovery Month
Mayor Backus to proclaim the month of September 2015 as "National
Recovery Month" in the City of Auburn
Mayor Backus read and presented the Mayor's proclamation declaring the
month of September 2015 as "National Recovery Month" in the City of
Auburn to Geoff Miller from King County Mental Health, Chemical Abuse
and Dependency Services Division.
Mr. Miller thanked the City of Auburn for their support.
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C. Filipino American History Month
Mayor Backus to proclaim the month of October 2015 as "Filipino American
History Month" in the City of Auburn
Mayor Backus read and, presented the Mayor's proclamation declaring the
month of October 2015 as "Filipino American History Month" in the City of
Auburn to Ray Pascua the President of the Filipino American community of
the Yakima Valley.
Mr. Pascua thanked Mayor Backus and Council for their continued support.
He noted the City of Auburn is a historical City for the Filipino community.
Pio DeCano II, a Trustee of the National Filipino American Historical
Society stated the national society is very proud of Mr. Pascua and thanked
the City of Auburn for proclaiming October a_ s Filipino American History
Month.
D. Community Planning Month
Mayor Backus to proclaim October 2015 as "National Community Planning
Month" in the City of Auburn
Mayor Backus read and presented the Mayor's proclamation declaring the
month of October 2015 as "National Community Planning Month" in the
City of Auburn to Community Development and Public Works Director
Snyder.
Director Snyder thanked the Mayor and Council. He stated planning is an
ongoing never ending conversation about where your community wants to
go.
III. APPOINTMENTS
A. Junior City Council Reappointments
City Council to approve the reappointment of Sydney Campbell and Tyler
Cushing to the Junior City Council for a two year term to expire August 31,
2017.
Deputy Mayor Holman moved and Councilmember DaCorsi seconded to
approve the reappointment of Sydney Campbell and Tyler Cushing to the
Junior City Council for a two year term to expire August 31, 2017.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7 -0
IV. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
There was no change to the agenda.
V. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
There was no public hearing was scheduled.
B. Audience Participation
This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the
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City Council on any issue. Those wishing to speak are reminded to sign in
on the form provided.
Diana Sandusky, 1713 36th St SE, Auburn, WA
Ms. Sandusky lives and works in the City of Auburn. She stated there has
been a change in the number of homeless people in her neighborhood over
the last several years. Ms, Sandusky stated there is an increase in graffiti
and the general feeling of safety has decreased.
Brocc Snyder, 40513 264th Ave SE, Enumclaw
Mr. Snyder expressed disappointment that the City has not started a tent
city for the homeless. He stated the homeless population needs a safe
place the sleep. He is asking churches to step forward since winter is
coming.
Virginia Haugen, 3503 R Street SE, Auburn
Ms. Haugen spoke, on homelessness in the City. She believes the City can
do much more to help the homeless population.
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 April 13, 2015 Council Study Session
B. Minutes of the June 22, 2015 Council Study Session
C. Minutes of the August 3, 2015 City Council Meeting
D. Minutes of the August 24, 2015 Special City Council Meeting
E. Claims Vouchers (Coleman)
Claims voucher numbers 4349890 through 435177 in the amount of
$5,314,235.24 and four wire transfers in the amount of $102,480.77 and
dated August 17, 2015.
F. Claims Vouchers (Coleman)
Claims voucher numbers 435178 through 435422 in the amount of
$2,854,461.04 and three wire transfers in the amount of $191,409.00 and
dated September 8, 2015.
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G. Claims Vouchers (Coleman)
Claims voucher numbers 435423 through 435601 in the amount of
$7,985,514.28 and 7 wire transfers in the amount of $681,973.33 and dated
September 21 st, 2015.
H. Payroll Vouchers (Coleman)
Payroll voucher numbers 535766 through 535797 in the amount of
$933,581.50 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of
$1,368,030.79 for a grand total of $2,301,612.29 for the period covering
July 30, 2015 to August 12, 2015.
I. Payroll Vouchers (Coleman)
Payroll voucher numbers 535798 through 535827 in the amount of
$318,003.38 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of
$1,394,029.06 for a grand total of $1,712,032.44 for the period covering
August 13, 2015 to August 26, 2015.
J. Payroll Vouchers (Coleman)
Payroll voucher numbers 535828 through 535860 in the amount of
$965,362.59, electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of
$1,362,361.09 for a grand total of $2,327,72168 for the period covering
August 27, 2015 to September 16, 2015.
Deputy Mayor Holman moved and Councilmember Osborne seconded to
approve the Consent Agenda.
The Consent Agenda includes minutes, claims and payroll vouchers.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7 -0
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. SCORE Jail Statistics (Mayor Backus)
Mayor Backus reviewed the SCORE Member City Billable Average Daily
Population (ADP) for July; Auburn's ADP was 81. The total average daily
population by month and year for July 2015 was 337.
Mayor Backus reviewed Total Bookings for Member and Contract Agencies,
Member Bookings by Agency, Member Agency Bookings by Type, SCORE
Unb`illable Bookings for the past year, and a breakout of contract inmates by
agency.
Councilmember Wales asked if SCORE is prepared for a transgendered
inmate. Chief Lee explained SCORE has a policy prepared and is able to
make accommodations.
Councilmember Osborne noted a significant drop in contract prisoners.
Chief Lee stated the City of Fife has been housing inmates at a different
facility.
X. RESOLUTIONS
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A. Resolution No. 5163 (Snyder)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Public Way Agreement No.
15 -22 between the City of Auburn and Sprint Communications Company
L.P.
Councilmember Osborne moved and Deputy Mayor Holman seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5163.
Councilmember Osborne stated this is for a five year extension to the
existing contract.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7 -0
B. Resolution No. 5165 (Reid)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
expressing support for the King County Proposition No. 1, a regular property
tax levy for children, youth, families and communities
KING COUNTY PROPOSITION NO. 1
REGULAR PROPERTY TAX LEVY
FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES
The King County Council passed Ordinance No. 18088, concerning funding to improve well -being of
children, youth, families and communities. If approved, this proposition would provide funding for
prevention and early intervention to achieve positive outcomes related to: healthy pregnancy; parental and
newborn support; healthy child and youth development; the health and well -being of communities; and
crisis prevention and early intervention for children and youth, including for domestic violence and
homelessness. The measure would authorize an additional regular property tax of $0.14 per $1,000 of
assessed valuation for collection beginning in 2016, and authorize maximum annual increases of 3% in the
succeeding 5 years. Should this proposition be:
Approved
Rejected
Councilmember Wales moved and Councilmember DaCorsi seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5165.
Mayor Backus provided time for opposing comments. No audience
members requested time to speak to the resolution.
Councilmember Wales stated the proposition is an opportunity to
do something monumental for children in our community.
Councilmember Peloza stated the resolution and proposition relates
to prevention and intervention for the children in the area.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7 -0
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C. Resolution No. 5167 (Snyder)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor to execute a second addendum to the Transit Service
Direct Financial Partnership Agreement between the City of Auburn and
King County
Councilmember Wales moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5167.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7 -0
D. Resolution No. 5168 (Snyder)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the relinquishment of its interest in sewer easements at 1905
Howard Road Southeast, in the City of Auburn
Councilmember Wales moved and Councilmember DaCorsi seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5168.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7 -0
E. Resolution No. 5169 (Hinman)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing acceptance of a grant from the Washington State Military
Department in the amount of forty -nine thousand three hundred sixty -six
dollars ($49,366:00) from the United States Department of Homeland
Security Emergency Management Performance Grant program, and
authorizing the Mayor to execute necessary agreements to accept and
expend said funds
Deputy Mayor Holman moved and Councilmember Trout seconded to adopt
Resolution No. 5169.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7 -0
F. Resolution No. 5170 (Lee)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
declaring a certain firearm as surplus property and approving its sales to a
retired police officer
Deputy Mayor Holman moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5170.
MOTION CARRIED. 6 -1 Councilmember Wales voted no.
G. Resolution No. 5171 (Snyder)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor to accept a grant from the Washington State.
Department of Transportation through the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety
Program for the 22nd Street NE And I Street NE intersection
Councilmember DaCorsi moved and Councilmember Wales seconded to
adopt Resolution ,No. 5171.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7 -0
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XI. 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 Trout reported she attended the Mexican Independence
Day event.
Councilmember Peloza reported he attended the King County Solid Waste
Advisory Board meeting, the Airport Advisory Board meeting, and the South
County Area Transportation Board (SCATBd) meeting.
Councilmember Wagner reported he attended the Transportation Policy
Board meeting and the Pierce County Regional Council meeting.
Councilmember Wales reported she attended meetings for both King
County and Pierce County Public Health Boards.
Councilmember DaCorsi reported he attended the Association of
Washington Cities (AWC) Legislative Partners meeting.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus reported she attended the Green River College anniversary
celebration, an Accountable Communities for Health meeting, the Mexican
Independence Day celebration, the annual City employee luncheon, and
the King County Metro Service Guides Task Force meeting. Mayor Backus
noted she has been appointed to the King County Committee to End
Homelessness.
XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 8:13 p.m.,_ Mayor Backus recessed the meeting to executive session for
approximately fifteen minutes in order to discuss a lease agreement pursuant to
RCW 42.30.110(1)(b). Mayor Backus indicated no Council action would follow
the executive session. City Attorney Heid, Director Snyder, Director Coleman,
Interim Director Hinman, and Manager Lein attended the executive session.
Mayor Backus reconvened the meeting at 8:34 p.m.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned
at 8:34 p.m.
APPROVED this 5th day of October, 2015.
NANCY AYOR- Shawn Campbell, Deputy WCIerk
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