HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-16-2015City Council Meeting
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u November 16, 2015 - 7:00 PM
Auburn City Hall
WASHiNGTO'N. 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 Holman, Rich Wagner, Bill
Peloza, Largo Wales, Wayne Osborne, Claude DaCorsi, and Yolanda
Trout.
Mayor Nancy Backus presided over the meeting.
Department directors and staff members present included: City Attorney
Daniel B. Heid, Director of Administration Dana Hinman, Police Commander
Mike Hirman, Community Development and Public Works Director Kevin
Snyder, Assistant Director of Engineering Services /City Engineer Ingrid
Gaub, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, Assistant Finance Director Paula
Barry, Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Human Resources
and Risk Management Director Rob Roscoe, Innovation and Technology
Director Paul Haugan, Innovation and Technology Operations Manager
Ashley Riggs and Deputy City Clerk Shawn Campbell.
II. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
A. GIS Day in the City of Auburn
Mayor Backus to proclaim 18, 2015 as GIS Day in the City of
Auburn.
Mayor Backus read and presented a proclamation declaring November 18,
2015 as GIS Day in the City of Auburn to Innovation and Technology
Manager Ashley Riggs. Manager Riggs thanked Mayor Backus and Council
for recognizing the City of Auburn's GIS program and the national GIS day.
III. APPOINTMENTS
There was no appointment.
IV. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
There was no agenda modification.
V. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
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Public Hearing No. 2 - 2015 -2016 Mid Biennial Budget (Coleman)
City Council to conduct a second public hearing to receive public
comments and suggestions with regard to the proposed modifications
to the 2015 -2016 Biennial Budget.
Director Coleman noted Council received a presentation on the Mid
Biennial Budget at the November 9, 2015 Study Session.
Mayor Backus opened the public hearing at 7:04 p.m. No one came
forward to speak 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.
Roy Umali, 228 1st Street NE, Auburn
Mr. Umali stated King County Title 19 is hindering his business. He owns a
vape shop in the City of Auburn. The King County law makes it so his
customers cannot vape or smoke indoors. His customers are no longer
able to test the fluids. He requested Council consider helping change the
law.
Andrea Randolph, 312 1st Street SW, Auburn
Ms. Randolph asked Council to please consider changing the laws around
vaping.
Mayor Backus noted that Title 19 is a King County Law and the City is
required to follow the County law. She encouraged the citizens to contact
King County Council.
Roy Umali, 228 1 st Street NE, Auburn
Mr. Umali stated he spoke with a City of Auburn employee that suggested
he come before the Council. He questioned how County and City laws
interact.
City Attorney Heid said the City of Auburn business licensing code requires
compliance with all federal, state and local laws.
John Lindenauer, 29216 58th Place S, Auburn
Mr. Lindenauer stated he is a representative from the No North Auburn
Garbage Site Committee ". King County announced that the North Auburn
site has been eliminated from consideration for a new transfer station. Mr.
Lindenauer thanked Council for their support.
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.
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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 claims and payroll vouchers as
presented on this evening's Consent Agenda, and the ad hoc
committee 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. November 2, 2015 Meeting Minutes
B. Claims Vouchers (Coleman)
Claims voucher numbers 436122 through 436309 in the amount of
$3,713,905.94 and two wire transfers in the amount of $57,134.90 and
dated November 16th, 2015.
C. Payroll Vouchers (Coleman)
Payroll check numbers 535976 through 536008 in the amount of
$942,366.47, electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of
$1,358,415.13 for a grand total of $2,300,781.60 for the period covering
October 29, 2015 to November 11, 2015.
Deputy Mayor Holman moved and Councilmember Osborne seconded to
approve the Consent Agenda.
The Consent Agenda includes minutes, claims vouchers and payroll
vouchers.
MOTION CARRIED. 7 -0
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
X. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6570, 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 and Ordinance No. 6563, authorizing
amendment to the City of Auburn 2615 -2016 budget as set forth in
Schedule "A" and Schedule "B"
Deputy Mayor Holman moved and Councilmember DaCorsi seconded to
adopt Ordinance No. 6570.
Councilmember Peloza asked about the budget item regarding the atrium
repair. Director Coleman explained the funds had been transferred from the
2016 budget year into the 2015 budget year. The project was then delayed
so the funds are being transferred back into the 2016 budget year.
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B. Ordinance No. 6571, 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, Ordinance No. 6563, and Ordinance
No. 6570, authorizing amendment to the City of Auburn 2015 -2016 Budget
as set forth in Schedule "A" and Schedule "B"
Deputy Mayor Holman moved and Councilmember Trout seconded to
adopt Ordinance No. 6571.
Deputy Mayor Holman stated Council received an extensive presentation on
the budget amendments at the last study session.
C. Ordinance No. 6577, Second Reading (Coleman)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
establishing the levy for regular property taxes by the City of Auburn for
collection in 2016 for general city operational purposes in the amount of
$18,017,836.00
MOTION CARRIED. 7 -0
D. Ordinance No. 6578, Second Reading (Coleman)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
establishing a substantial need for an increase above the rate of inflation to
the levy for regular property taxes by the City of Auburn for collection in
2016 for general city operational purposes
MOTION CARRIED. 7 -0
XI. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5173 (Faber)
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 the Auburn Symphony Orchestra for tourism promotion
services
Deputy Mayor Holman moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5173.
Deputy Mayor Holman stated the Auburn Symphony Orchestra provided
Council with a presentation on the progress made over the last year and the
plans for the coming year at the Study Session last week. The Symphony is
a wonderful organization for the citizens of Auburn.
Councilmember Peloza stated the City receives a good value from its
contract wit the Auburn Symphony.
Councilmember Wales noted the Symphony has made a lot of
improvements in the number of groups that have been able to attend
performances that have not typically been able to attend.
Councilmember Wagner stated the Symphony has to pay union wages to
musicians. The City's contribution to the symphony is only about 25% of the
overall budget.
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Councilmember Trout.agrees that is important to reach out to students with
performing arts.
MOTION CARRIED. 7 -0
B. Resolution No. 5182. (Snyder)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor to execute a service area agreement between the
City of Auburn and Pierce County, establishing water utility service area
boundaries
Councilmember Osborne moved and Councilmember DaCorsi seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5182.
MOTION CARRIED. 7 -0
C. Resolution No. 5183 (Coleman)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract for banking services with Key
Bank National Association
Deputy Mayor Holman moved and Councilmember Wales seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5183.
Deputy Mayor Holman stated this agreement renews the City's contract with
Key Bank for banking services.
Councilmember Wales asked about penalties and fees assessed from the
bank. Director Coleman said most of the fees and penalties are set by the
credit company. The City has very little room to negotiate.
MOTION CARRIED. 7 -0
D. Resolution No. 5184 (Lee)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor to execute a Memorandum Of Understanding and
negotiate and execute a lease agreement for a Lea Hill police substation
Deputy Mayor Holman moved and Councilmember Osborne seconded to
adopt Resolution No. 5184.
Deputy Mayor Holman explained this authorizes a lease agreement for a
police substation in the Lea Hill community.
Councilmember Peloza stated the substation is going to be located in the
Seasons Apartment complex. There has been law enforcement problems in
that area in the past and having a police substation will make an impact for
the whole area.
MOTION CARRIED. 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.
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A. From the Council
Deputy Mayor Holman noted the flag for the United States of America is at
half mast in honor of the tragedy in Paris. There were two Auburn citizens
in Paris at the time of the attacks, who are both now home safe. Deputy
Mayor Holman stated Auburn stands with Paris.
Councilmember Osborne noted the City of Auburn's Veterans Day Parade
was wonderful.
Councilmember Peloza reported he attended the King County Solid Waste
Advisory meeting where the Committee discussed a styrofoam collection
program. He also attended a National League of Cities meeting.
Councilmember Wagner reported he attended the Arts Commission
meeting, the Puget Sound Regional Council Transportation Policy Board
meeting and a tour of the new construction at the Community Center.
Councilmember Wales explained she is on the King County Board of
Health Committee for E cigerettes and vaping. She said she is hoping to
have more answers in the near future for vaping businesses.
Councilmember DaCorsi said he attended the tour of the Youth and
Community Center. There is a large value to communities for the children to
have a place to go.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus reported she attended the Annual Auburn Food Bank
Breakfast, the Veterans Day Celebration and the Senior Center Veterans
Day Luncheon. She also noted the City will convene the first meeting of the
Mayors Task Force on Homelessness on Tuesday, November 17, 2015.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned
at 7:48 p.m.
APPROVED this 7th day of December, 2015.
NANCY BtKUS, MAYOR Shawn Campbell, Deputy City Clerk
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