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CALL TO ORDER
CITY COUNCIL.
MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 20, 2017 7:00 PM
A. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Nancy Backus called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and
led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
B. Roll Call
City Councilmembers present: Deputy Mayor Largo Wales, Bob
Baggett, Claude DaCorsi, John Holman, Bill Peloza, Yolanda Trout -
Manuel, and Rich Wagner.
Mayor Nancy Backus was in attendance, and the following
department directors and staff members were present: Finance
Director Shelley Coleman, City Attorney Daniel B. Heid, Police
Commander Dan O'Neal, Innovation and Technology Director Paul
Haugan, Assistant Director of Engineering Services/City Engineer
Ingrid Gaub, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam.
Il. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
A. South Sound Behavioral Health Presentation
Bill Robertson, CEO/President of MultiCare Health System,
Gregory J. Unruh, CHI Franciscan Foundation President, Brad
Cheney, Executive Director, Ben B. Cheney Foundation, and co-
chair of Behavioral Health Campaign; and Tim Thompson of
Thompson Consulting spoke regarding the Alliance for South
Sound Health (a joint venture of the CHI Franciscan Health and
MultiCare Health System) campaign to construct and operate a
new behavioral health hospital to serve South King County and
Pierce County.
Bill Robertson, CEO of MultiCare, stated the State of Washington
ranks 481" out of 50 states for access to behavioral health services
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and the South King County and Pierce County area rates the
lowest in the State of Washington for behavioral health services.
Thus the efforts of MultiCare and CHI Franciscan were joined to
improve the state's standing for in-patient capacity, ambulatory,
and clinic based mental health services. A 120 bed hospital is
planned for the Allenmore Hospital Campus on South Union in
Tacoma.
Mr. Unruh, President of CHI Franciscan Foundation, spoke about
the opportunity to partner with MultiCare in meeting the health
needs of the community. Mr. Unruh spoke about the need for
additional mental health services in the area noting that many who
have mental health issues end up in the hospital emergency room
or in jail where they do not receive psychiatric care. Members of
the coalition are working with federal, state and local officials to
secure funding for the project.
Mr. Cheney, co-chair of the Alliance for South Sound Behavioral
Health Coalition, spoke regarding the coalition and thanked Mayor
Backus for her assistance and efforts as part of the Alliance.
Tim Thompson of Thompson Consulting, noted South King County
and Pierce County are drastically under served for hospital beds for
those with mental health issues. The Coalition is looking for
funding to construct a new behavioral health hospital to serve those
inneed. CHI Franciscan and MultiCare have each pledged $10
million for construction. The Coalition has secured a commitment
from the State in the amount of $5 million and anticipates an
appropriation of $2.5 million this year from the state. Mr.
Thompson also spoke of pending federal legislation that will allow
loan services for this type of facility. Mr. Thompson reported the
Coalition has secured funding from the City of Tacoma ($1.5
million), Pierce County ($1.5 million), and Gig Harbor ($50,000
annually for a period of time). Commitments are anticipated from
the cities of Steilacoom, University Place, Lakewood, and Puyallup.
Mr. Thompson asked that the City of Auburn consider a capital
commitment of $400,000 for the project by the end of the year.
According to Mr. Thompson, the requested amount is calculated on
population and the impact of the service area.
Deputy Mayor Wales requested from the Coalition a list of cities'
contributions.
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The total project construction is estimated at $44 million plus $16
million in start-up costs. Construction will begin in 2017 with
construction complete in first quarter of 2019.
In response to questions from Council, Mr. Robertson stated the
average length of stay in the facility is 13 days and serves as a
crisis intervention. The patient is then referred to community based
resources for continued care.
Mr. Robertson reported Auburn MultiCare Hospital has 58 beds for
behavioral health care (38 for geriatric psychiatric and 20 for adult
in-patient), and the facility is at capacity.
B. Service Recognition
Mayor Backus presented City Clerk Danielle Daskam with a service
award pin in recognition of her 25 years of service with the City of
Auburn.
III. APPOINTMENTS
There was no appointment for Council consideration.
IV. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
There was no change to the agenda.
V. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS &
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
Steven Bailey, King County Library System, 1102 Auburn Way
South, Auburn
Mr. Bailey spoke briefly regarding the King County Library System's
Strategic Planning process to date. The process began last year
with a community engagement process, which resulted in over
4,000 responses. Mr. Bailey provided copies of draft strategic
scenarios for review and feedback. He encouraged the Council to
participate in the survey that is being offered for insights and
opinions on how King County Library System moves forward. The
survey is available until March 31st.
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Virginia Haugen 2503 R St SE
Ms. Haugen spoke about the passing of former Auburn Football
Coach and Athletic Director, Bob Jones. Ms. Haugen also
commended police services.
C. Correspondence
There was no correspondence for Council review.
VI. COUNCIL AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Baggett reported on behalf of the Finance ad hoc
committee that reviews claims and payroll vouchers. Councilmember
Baggett reported he and Councilmember Wagner reviewed the claims
vouchers in the approximate amount of $5.1 million and payroll expenses
in the approximate amount of $2.1 million. The ad hoc committee had no
questions and recommends approval of the claims and payroll vouchers
as described on the Consent Agenda.
Councilmember DaCorsi, chair of the ad hoc committee on the selection
of the Deputy Mayor, reported he and Councilmembers Peloza and Trout -
Manuel met this afternoon. Councilmember DaCorsi indicated the ad hoc
committee would report to the Council at the April 24th Study Session.
Councilmember Trout -Manuel, chair of the ad hoc committee on inclusive
city, stated the ad hoc committee will meet later this week, and she
anticipates a report to the Council at the April 24th Study Session.
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 6, 2017 Special City Council Meeting
B. Minutes of the March 6, 2017 Regular City Council Meeting
C. Claims Vouchers
Claims voucher numbers 442956 through 4431.66 in the amount of
$4,667,355.35 and four wire transfers in the amount of
$466,894.59 and dated March 20, 2017.
D. Payroll Vouchers
Payroll check numbers 537156 through 537185 in the amount of
$592,915.90 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of
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$1,489,130.91 for a grand total of $2,082,046.81 for the period
covering March 2, 2017 to March 15, 2017.
Deputy Mayor Wales requested consideration of Public Works Project No.
CP1507 be removed from the Consent Agenda.
Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Trout -Manuel seconded
to approve Consent Agenda items A through D.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Public Works Project No. CP1507
City Council award Contract No. 17-02 to Tucci & Sons, Inc. on
their low bid of $1,576,112.80 plus Washington State sales tax of
$13,038.36 for a total contract price of $1,589,151.16 for Project
No. CP1507, Auburn Way North Preservation Project.
Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember DaCorsi
seconded to approve the award of Project CP 1507 to Tucci & Sons
in the total contract price of $1,589,151.16.
Councilmember Peloza questioned whether the federal grant for
the project is restricted to this particular project or whether it can be
used for other projects. Assistant Director of Engineering
Services/City Engineer advised the grant is restricted to only
Project CP1507 and to only the scope identified.
Councilmember Wagner recalled the engineers have demonstrated
to the Council previously that by fixing the best roads first would
cost the City less in the long term; however, the policy does leave
some roads in very poor condition for some time. Assistant
Director/City Engineer Gaub stated there is approximately $1.5 to
$2.0 million per year in the Arterial Street Preservation Fund, and
about half of those funds will be used for the match to the federal
grant to complete the replacement and overlay of pavement from
22"d Street NE to 456 Street NE. In order to complete a rebuild for
B Street NW, it took about a year and three-quarters worth of the
funds allocated to the Arterial Street Preservation Fund. Assistant
Director/City Engineer Gaub stated completing a mix of very poor
and better roads would result in getting less roadwork
accomplished overall, and in the meantime the good roads will
continue to degrade.
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In response from comments from Councilmember Peloza,
Assistant Director/City Engineer Gaub explained the particular
federal grant for this project can only be used for preservation and
for a federally classified road.
Councilmember DaCorsi suggested Councilmembers urge the
federal congressional members to change the grant scoring
methodology.
Deputy Mayor Wales questioned the cost of repairing an average
pothole. Assistant Director/City Engineer Gaub explained the cost
to repair a pothole is dependent on the cause of the pothole and
whether it is a subgrade issue or just wearing of the surface of the
roadway.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
IX. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
X. RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 5277
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
approving the 2017 Stormwater Management Program Pian and
authorizing the Mayor to include a copy of the Program Plan in the
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Western
Washington Phase 11 Municipal Stormwater Permit Annual Report
for 2016 to the Washington State Department of Ecology
Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Baggett
seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5277.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
B. Resolution No. 5289
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
authorizing the Mayor to execute a Third Addendum to the
Agreement between the City of Auburn and Aviation Management
Group, LLC
Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Peloza seconded
to adopt Resolution No. 5289.
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Resolution No. 5289 extends the current contract with Aviation
Management Group, LLC up to an additional 60 days.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
XI. MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
A. From the Council
Deputy Mayor Wales reported the Junior City Council met this
evening. The Junior City Council will report on their activities at the
National League of Cities at the April 24th Council Study Session
and will report on homeless youth at the May 22nd Council Study
Session.
Councilmember Peloza reported on his attendance at the National
League of Cities Conference in Washington, DC. Councilmember
Peloza stated he attended several sessions on the national opioid
epidemic. Councilmember Peloza also encouraged citizens to use
the Drug Take Back Program in the community.
Councilmember Trout -Manuel reported on her attendance at the
National League of Cities Conference where she attended sessions
related to the nation-wide opioid epidemic, public safety and crime
prevention, the Hispanic Elected Local Officials HELO Committee,
sanctuary cities, immigration reform, and women in municipal
government. Councilmember Trout -Manuel reported members of
the HELO Committee will be traveling to Mexico in August to speak
to immigration officials, businesses and residents along the border.
Councilmember Trout -Manuel also reported she was able to meet
with representatives of the Washington State congressional
delegation while in Washington, DC.
Councilmember Baggett reported he attended the Emergency
Management Advisory Committee (SMAC) Caucus. The
organization coordinated last year's Cascadia Rising scenario and
is a large collaboration of regional cities and towns for emergency
management and response.
Councilmember Holman reported on his attendance at the National
League of Cities Conference in Washington, DC. Councilmember
Holman stated he is the vice chair of First Tier Suburbs Council,
and this summer the cities of Auburn and Bellevue will co -host the
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next meeting of the First Tier Suburbs Council this summer with the
assistance of Sound Cities Association.
Councilmember DaCorsi reported he attended the King County
Regional Transit Committee where members received a
continuation of the presentation on Metro Connects Development
Program. The presentation included a report on how the policy
development will be undertaken and the timing of the
implementation of the Metro Connects Program. The Committee
also received a briefing on the One Center City Project.
B. From the Mayor
Mayor Backus reported her office is working to schedule a "town
hall" meeting that will be a forum on the heroin and opioid epidemic
and a source of resources for treatment. Mayor Backus
announced Police Commander Jamie Sidell retired last week from
the Auburn Police Department, and he will begin a new job with the
Renton School District as Director of Security. Mayor Backus
announced the promotion of Dan O'Neil to Police Commander.
Commander O'Neil was in attendance and received the
congratulations of Mayor Backus and the Council. Mayor Backus
reported on her attendance at the Muckleshoot Tribal Wellness
graduation event, the 47th Legislative District Town Hall meeting
with Senator Fain, Representative Sullivan and Representative
Hargrove, and the Auburn Noon Lions Dinner Auction. Mayor
Backus reported on the passing of Cha Cha Andersen, wife of
former Environmental Services Manager Chris Andersen, after an
eight year battle with cancer. Mayor Backus also spoke about the
recent passing of Bob Jones, former Auburn High School football
coach and Athletic Director. Mayor Backus announced that the
street in front of Auburn Memorial Stadium will be known as Bob
Jones Way.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 8:29 p.m.
APPROVED THE .5�r4 DAY OF APRIL, 2017.
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S, Mayor Darnelle Daskam, City Clerk
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