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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-01-2017 MinutesWASHINGTON I, CALL TO ORDER CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MAY 1, 2017 7:00 PM A. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Nancy Backus called the meeting to order at 7:04 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: Community Development and Public Works Director Kevin Snyder; Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber, Director of Administration Dana Hinman, Finance Director Shelley Coleman, City Attorney Daniel B. Heid, Police Chief Bob Lee, Innovation and Technology Director Paul Haugan, Assistant Director of Engineering Services/City Engineer Ingrid Gaub, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam. II. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS A. West Auburn High School: Voice of the Community Awards Mayor Backus recognized West Auburn High School students Dominic Bundridge, Jocelyna Jorbon, Olivia Gibson -Morrison., Aaliyah Seas, and Lizbeth Leos (not present) as the five finalists in the Mayor's Voice of the Community essay contest in which each student wrote a letter to the Mayor expressing issues of concern. The five finalists were each awarded. a new Kindle Fire from the Auburn Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Caesar Robinson, Partnership Development Director for the Chamber, was on hand to present the awards. West Auburn High. School Principal Jon Aarstad and West Page 1 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes May 1. 2017 Auburn High School Teacher Michael Sando thanked Mayor Backus and the Chamber for the support and for the opportunity for the students to participate in the competition. 111. APPOINTMENTS There was no appointment for Council consideration. IV. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS Resolution No. 5296 was added to the agenda and a corrected version of Resolution No. 5262 was distributed prior to the meeting. V. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE A. Public Hearings 1. City Council to conduct the public hearing on the proposed amendment of the 2016 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Projects Mayor Backus re -opened the public hearing at 7:18 p.m. No one from the audience requested to speak, and the hearing was closed. 2. Public Hearinq for Franchise Agreement No. 1.7.-09 City Council to conduct a public hearing in consideration. of Franchise Agreement No. 17-09 for MClmetro Access Transmission Services Corporation d/b/a Verizon Access Transmission Services Mayor Backus opened the public hearing at 7:19 p.m. No one from the audience requested to speak regarding the franchise agreement, 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 Bob Darrigan, 104 South 325th PI, Federal Way On behalf of the Lions Club, Mr. Darrigan thanked Mayor Backus, members of the Council, and the Parks and Recreation Department staff for their contributions, assistance and facilitation of the special Page 2 City.ofAuburn Council Meeting Minutes May 1. 2017 needs fishing derby at Mill Pond Park last weekend. Over 100 special needs children, with their families and their friends, participated in this year's event. Mr. Darrigan thanked the many businesses and organizations that helped sponsor and/or organize the event. Mr. Darrigan thanked the City for its continued support of the fishing derby. Antonio Flores Mr. Flores spoke regarding Resolution No. 5284. He stated the immigrant community supports the Auburn community, but members are suffering and feeling harassed. Mr. Flores spoke in favor of an inclusive city ordinance rather than Resolution No. 5284. Claudia Flores Claudia Flores read a poem by Carlos Nieto regarding immigration. Charlena Razo Moultine Ms. Razo Moultine spoke regarding the needs of the immigrant community and the homeless. Ms. Razo Moultine spoke in favor of an inclusive city ordinance. Rick Hood Mr. Hood spoke regarding Resolution No. 5284. He stated he is disappointed with the proposed resolution. He suggested the Council adopt an ordinance with provisions similar to those included in a City of Kirkland ordinance. Mr. Hood read excerpts from the City of Kirkland ordinance. Dianne Aid Ms. Aid spoke in favor of sanctuary. She urged the City Council to adopt a sanctuary city ordinance rather than Resolution No. 5284. Vidal Rojas Mr. Rojas stated he immigrated from Mexico looking for a better way of life. He is a member of the Voice of Auburn. He urged the City Council to pass an ordinance for safe city status rather than a resolution. Demi Troncoso Ms. Troncoso stated she has been resident since 2008 and is involved in the Voice of Auburn. She recommended the City Council adopt a safe city ordinance rather than a resolution. Page 3 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes May 1. 2017 Lydia Guerrero Ms. Guerrero stated she has been a resident of Auburn since 2008. She recommended the City Council adopt a sanctuary city ordinance. Erandy Flores Ms. Flores, clothed in her grandmother's traditional clothing, stated she is 16 years old and her parents have been in the United. States for over 17 years. She spoke about the fear she and her siblings have regarding the possible deportation of her parents. Arthur Troncoso Mr. Troncoso spoke in favor of a safe city ordinance. Steve Mattioli Mr. Mattioli stated he is an educator in the Auburn School District. He spoke about the fears of his students since the 2016 presidential election. He spoke in favor of an ordinance for a safe and inclusive city rather than Resolution No. 5284. Alberto Yaque Mr. Yaque stated he came to the United States as an undocumented immigrant but has since received his citizenship. He stated he is currently a registered nurse working in the ICU at Auburn Multicare Hospital. He spoke regarding the fear that has increased in the immigrant community, and he spoke in favor of a safe and inclusive city ordinance. Bryan Rivera Mr. Rivera stated he is disappointed with proposed Resolution No. 5284. He urged the City Council to listen to the audience and adopt a sanctuary city ordinance. Tina Sanchez Using an interpreter, Ms. Sanchez stated she is a member of Washington Can. She stated members of the immigrant community are fearful and afraid to report crimes and to send their children to school. She urged the City Council pass a resolution establishing Auburn as a welcoming city. Guadalupe Macias Rivera Page 4 City of Auburn Council Meetina Minutes May 1. 2017 Ms. Rivera spoke on behalf of the immigrant community. She spoke about fear in the immigrant community. She spoke in favor of a safe city ordinance rather than Resolution No. 5284. Noel Trujillo -Garcia Noel stated he is a student at Auburn Riverside High School. He stated he is proud of the diversity at Auburn Riverside High School. He spoke in favor of sanctuary city status. Sarah Dean Ms. Dean expressed support for a safe city ordinance rather than Resolution No. 5284. She stated she is in favor of sanctuary city status. Mark Goss Mr. Goss spoke in favor of sanctuary city status and recommended the City Council adopt an ordinance to ensure a welcoming city. Virginia Haugen Ms. Haugen stated she attended a City Council ad hoc committee meeting earlier this evening where documentation showed that approximately $564,000 was spent in the last five years on the remodel of city hall. Ms. Haugen questioned the amount of money spent by Council for conferences and meetings and the salary of the salary of the Mayor. 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 Counc'ilmember Wagner reviewed the payroll vouchers in the approximate amount of $2.2 million and claims vouchers in the amount of approximately $1.2 million. The ad hoc committee 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 the ad hoc committee met earlier this evening and will present their recommendation at a future Council study session. The next meeting of the ad hoc committee is scheduled for May 15, 2017. Page 5 City of Auburn Council Meetina Minutes May 1. 2017 Councilmember Trout -Manuel, chair of the ad hoc committee on safe and inclusive city, expressed support for a resolution for a safe and inclusive city but not sanctuary city status. Deputy Mayor Wales reported the ad hoc committee on the $20.00 car license fee met this evening at 6:00. The next meeting of the ad hoc committee is scheduled for May 15 at 6:00 p.m. The Committee is reviewing the needs for the City's arterial and collector roads. 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. 17, 2017 Regular City Council Meeting B. Claims Vouchers Claims voucher numbers 443513 through 443670 in the amount of $558,061.97 and four wire transfers in the amount of $635,638.21 and dated May 1, 2017. C. Payroll Vouchers Payroll check numbers 537238 through 537275 in the amount of $770,221.62 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of $1,460,100.24 for a grand total of $2,230,321.86 for the period covering April 13, 2017 to April 26, 2017. Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Trout -Manuel seconded to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Peloza requested that Item D, Golf Course Fireplace Smoke/Soot Remediation be removed from the Consent Agenda. (For Council action on this item, see Unfinished Business.) MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Golf Course Fireplace Smoke/Soot Remediation City Council award Small Public Work Contract No. 17-16 to Northwest Abatement Services, Inc. in the amount of $47,700.00 plus Washington State sales tax of $4,770.00 for a total contract price of $52,470.00. Page 6 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes May 1. 2017 Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Trout -Manuel seconded to approve the Golf Course Fireplace Smoke/Soot Remediation. Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Faber explained the work is for the main lobby of the golf course clubhouse. The gas fireplace is causing the darkened color of the main lobby. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 IX. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. X. RESOLUTIONS A. Resolution No. 5262 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement for services with Airport Management Group, LLC DBA Aviation Management Group for the day to day operation and management of the Auburn Municipal Airport Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Baggett seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5262. Councilmember Peloza questioned the Monday through Friday office hours and hours of operation for the airport. Community Development and Public Works Director Snyder explained the Auburn Municipal Airport has operated historically on an 8 to 5, Monday through Friday basis. The airport does not have tower operations. To change the contract to provide for a different level of staffing for seven days a week, would require a new service approach for the airport. Director Snyder noted there is an on-call provision for emergencies. Director Snyder recommended looking at airport operations as activity increases at the airport. Councilmember Peloza. questioned Item °O" of the Scope of Services relating to credit card processing. Director Snyder explained Item "O" requires Airport Management Group to work with the City's Finance Department to establish procedures if Airport Management Group accepts credit cards for payment of fees other than fueling. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 Page 7 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes May 1. 2017 B. Resolution No. 5284 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, affirming the value of all Auburn residents Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Trout -Manuel seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5284. Councilmember Wagner recommended the specifics that were included in the ordinance reviewed by the ad hoc committee be included in the resolution. City Attorney Heid stated the resolution does not have an enforcement mechanism; however, the police policies are enforceable. Councilmember Wagner stated he would like to see specifics in the resolution. City Attorney Heid stated the one change to Resolution No. 5284 as a result of the ad hoc committee meeting is the addition of the third "Whereas" paragraph, which states: "Whereas, under state law, the functions, powers, and duties of City officers and employees does not include responsibility for enforcement of federal immigration law." City Attorney Heid stated the reason he would recommend the resolution, in this case, is because the City already has a standard operating procedure for police, which is more enforceable. Deputy Mayor Wales stated she wants a stronger affirmation of the City's position. She stated she does not support the term "sanctuary city" because of federal funding issues. Deputy Mayor Wales recommended stronger language in an ordinance form; Deputy Mayor Wales stated her preference would be to refer the resolution back to the ad hoc committee for further study. Councilmember DaCorsi recalled that the ad hoc committee recommended a resolution, and he questioned how passing an ordinance would stop. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from coming in to the community and taking action. Councilmember DaCorsi spoke about his great-grandfather's immigration from Italy to the United States in the year 1898. Councilmember DaCorsi Page 8 Ctv.of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes May 1. 2017 agreed the resolution needs further review by the ad hoc committee. Councilmember Trout -Manuel recommended referring Resolution No. 5284 back to the ad hoc committee. Councilmember Peloza moved and Councilmember Trout -Manuel seconded to refer Resolution No. 5284 back to the ad hoc committee for further review. Councilmember Holman suggested passing Resolution No. 5284 tonight and referring the issue back to the ad hoc committee for an ordinance. Councilmember Wagner agreed with Councilmember Holman's suggestion but recommended a date certain. Councilmember Peloza spoke in favor his original motion. Councilmember Trout -Manuel concurred with Councilmember Peloza to refer the resolution back to the committee, and schedule the item for discussion at the May 8 Council study session and for action by the City Council on May 15tH MOTION CARRIED. 6-1 Councilmember Holman voted no. C. Resolution No. 5291 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, approving amendment to the 2016 Annual Action Plan update of the Consolidated Plan Deputy Mayor Wales moved. and Councilmember Baggett seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5291. Councilmember Peloza recommended staff come back during the planning stages of the restroom and advise Council on the type of security system planned at the restroom and the operation time of the restroom. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 D. Resolution No. 5294 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, authorizing the Mayor to accept federal grant funds to be Page 9 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes May 1. 2017 administered through the Washington State Department of Transportation for Project No. CP1513, 22nd Street NE and I Street NE Intersection Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember DaCorsi seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5294. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 E. Resolution No. 5296 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington expressing its desire and support for Dick's Drive -In Restaurant Councilmember Wagner moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5296. Councilmember Wagner spoke in favor of the resolution and for a restaurant near Les Gove Community Campus, although Councilmember Wagner also acknowledged the business may not choose a location near the campus. Mayor Backus recited the contributions Dick's Drive-in has made to their communities, their employees, and through their Change for Charities program. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 XI. MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS A. From the Council Councilmember Peloza reported on his attendance at the King County Metro Solid Waste Management Advisory Committee meeting. He stated the Committee discussed options to extend the life of the Cedar Hills Landfill, which is estimated to close in 2028. Councilmember Peioza spoke in favor of banning mattresses, tires, and styrofoam from landfills to extend their life. Councilmember Trout -Manuel reported she attended the executive meeting of the Regional Law, Justice and Safety Committee meeting. Councilmember Trout -Manuel advised the September meeting of the Regional Law, Justice and Safety Committee will be held in Auburn. Councilmember Trout -Manuel also reported on her attendance at the Day of the Children celebration held at Colonial Apartments. Page 10 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes _ May 1.2017 Deputy Mayor Wales reported on her attendance at the Day of the Children celebration at Colonial Apartments and the Master Builders function in Woodinville where information was provided regarding on-line permitting services. Councilmember Wagner reported on his attendance at the Pierce County Regional Council meeting. Councilmember Wagner also reported on a meeting with the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe regarding the Auburn Way South Project. B. From the Mayor Mayor Backus reported on the 2017 Clean Sweep held on April 22nd at which approximately 800 people were registered to work on projects including clean up at Cedar Park and a new playground at Roegner Park. Mayor Backus also reported on Seniors Helping Seniors clean-up held at River Mobile Estates where students from Auburn Adventist Academy along with seniors from River Mobile Estates assisted other senior residents of the mobile home park with yard care and maintenance and repairs. Mayor Backus also reported on attendance at the Cities and Schools Forum, the Empty Bowls fundraiser for Auburn Food Bank, the Lions Club Fishing Derby, and the YMCA Healthy Kids Day event. XII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. APPROVED THE ISti— DAY OF MAY, 2017. asst. ed % NANCY B1r S, Mayor Danielle Daskam, City Clerk City Council agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's Office, on the City website, and via e-mail. Complete agenda packets are available for review at the City Clerk's Office. Internet: http://www.auburnwa.gov Page 11