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I. CALL TO ORDER
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
MAY 15, 2017 7:00 PM
A. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Nancy Backus called the meeting to order at 7:01 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. Proclamation - Affordable Housing Week
Mayor Backus to proclaim May 15-22, 2017 as Affordable Housing
Week in the city of Auburn.
Mayor Backus read and presented a proclamation declaring May
15-22, 2017 as Affordable Housing Week in the City of Auburn.
Sylvia Fuerstenber from Nexus and Joy Scott from King County
Housing and Homelessness Partnership accepted the proclamation
and thanked the Mayor and Council for their support.
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B. Proclamation - "Never Again Day"
Mayor Backus to proclaim May 22, 2017 as "Never Again Executive
Order 9066 Day" in the city of Auburn.
Reverend Koshin Ogui from the White River Buddhist Temple led
those in attendance in prayer and a moment of silence.
Mayor Backus read and presented a proclamation declaring .May 2,
2017 as Never Again Executive Order 9066 Day in the City of
Auburn. Ms. Nancy Hatfield daughter of Lewis Hatfield accepted
the proclamation and thanked the Mayor and Council for
recognizing this day.
C. Proclamation - National Public Works Week
Mayor Backus to proclaim May 21-27, 2017 as "National Public
Works Week" in the city of Auburn.
Mayor Backus read and presented a proclamation declaring May
21 -27, 2017 as National Public Works Week. Assistant Director
Gaub accepted the proclamation and shared a video of projects
from the Public Works Department.
III. APPOINTMENTS
There was no appointment for Council consideration.
IV. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
There was no modification to the agenda
V. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE
A. Public Hearings
There was no public hearing 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
Vicki Bates, 5724 Olive Ave SE, Auburn
Ms. Bates works in the Auburn School- District. She said she has
students whose parents are undocumented. She spoke in favor of
Ordinance No. 6651.
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Michelle Baker — 5402 Olive Ave SE, Auburn
Ms. Baker works at Mt Baker Middle School. She stated the City
needs to support the community. She wants the Council to adopt a
sanctuary city ordinance.
Tom Noanan, 31225 112th Ave SE, Auburn
Mr. Noanan stated he is an Auburn resident and he has to follow
the rules and laws. He is concerned about the rising costs of living
in Auburn. He stated the City should not be a sanctuary city, but
does want Auburn to be welcoming to all legal citizens.
Sara Baker, 1402 3rd Ave
Ms. Baker thanked the Mayor and Council for recognizing
Affordable Housing Week. She recommended several
amendments for Council to consider on Ordinance No. 6652.
Guadalupe Macias Rivera, 3731 H Street NE, Auburn
Ms. Rivera stated the dreamers are the future of the City. She
asked Council to adopt Ordinance No. 6651.
Erandi Flores, 747 37th ST SE
Ms. Flores stated she comes from an undocumented family. She
understands that one counci.lmember was offended when people
said Council was not listening. She will not give up trying to help
change the laws.
German Camacho, 520 Pike Street. NW, Auburn
Pastor Camacho spoke of values in the Hispanic community. He
spoke in favor of Ordinance No. 6651.
Nadia Bucio, 747 37th St SE, Auburn
Ms. Bucio requested Council to support Ordinance No. 6651.
Antonio Flores, 747 37th St SE, Auburn
Mr. Flores talked about various times ICE has been in the Hispanic
community. He asked Council support Ordinance No. 6651.
Mark Grouse, 747 37th St SE, Auburn
Mr. Grouse stated he has lived in Auburn for 30 years. He spoke in
favor of Ordinance No. 6651.
Maria Cruz, 401 37th St SE No 104, Auburn
Ms. Cruz spoke in favor of Ordinance No. 6651.
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Ariana Cruz, 602 29th Street, Auburn
Ms. Cruz stated she is in agreement with the Auburn Can
organization.
Zulma Koonez, 2802 D Place SE, Auburn
Ms; Koonez spoke as a group of mothers with children in the
Auburn School District, They requested the City approve Ordinance
No. 6651.
Charlena Razo Moultine, 2012 3rd Ct SE, Auburn
Ms. Razo Moultine asked Council to support Ordinance No. 6651.
Wendy Pantooha, 2012 Grand Ave, Tacoma
Ms. Pantooha stated she works in the detention center in Tacoma.
She stated people need to fight against a fascist and racist system.
Erasmo Warmer, 320 32nd St SE, Auburn
Mr. Warmer spoke in favor of Ordinance No. 6651.
Diane Aid, 123 L St NE, Auburn
Ms. Aid spoke in favor of Ordinance No. 6651.
Juan Jose, 5124 S Main Street, Seattle
Mr. Jose stated he organizes a peaceful march in May every year
to bring attention to the Hispanic community. He spoke in favor of
Ordinance No. 6651
Videl Rojas, 123 L Street NW
Mr. Rojas asked Council to pass the Ordinance No 6651.
Maribel Montes De Oca, 1520 Pike St NW
Ms. Montes De Oca spoke in favor of Ordinance No. 6651.
Megan Hyla, 600 Andover Park West, Tukwilla
Ms. Hyla works for King County Housing. She spoke in favor of
Ordinance No. 6652 including the proposed amendments.
George Poston, 12725 SE 312 St Auburn
Mr. Poston spoke in favor of both Ordinance No. 6651 and
Ordinance No. 6652.
Rick Hood, 5619 Elizabeth Loop SE, Auburn
Mr. Hood spoke in favor of Ordinance No. 6651.
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Steve Mattioli, 30610 114th PL SE, Auburn
Mr. Mattioli spoke in favor of Ordinance No. 6651.
Victoria Pacho, 31101 116th Ave SE, Auburn
Ms. Pacho asked Council to listen to the residents. She stated the
Council does not vote for the Ordinance, they will be voted out.
Noel Trujillo Garcia, 401 37th ST SE, Auburn
Mr. Garcia does not want to be separated from her parents. She
spoke in favor of Ordinance No. 6651.
Arthur Troncoso, 6210 Nathan Ave SE, Auburn
Mr. Troncoso spoke in favor Ordinance No. 6651. He would like to
see funds put forward to help the immigrant families.
Tina Sanchez, 1203 22nd St NE, Auburn
Ms. Sanchez spoke in favor of Ordinance No. 6651.
Dan Peters, 3105 M St SE, Auburn
Mr. Peters spoke in opposition of Ordinance No. 6651. He stated
he is concerned about losing federal funding if the City approves
the proposed ordinances.
Ariana Vallejo, 401 37th St SE
Ms. Vallejo spoke in favor of Ordinance No. 6651.
Vicardo Carranza, 508 S Answorth Ave, Tacoma
Mr. Carranza spoke in favor of sanctuary cities.
Nona Lynn Board, 3243 S 366th St, Auburn
Ms. Board spoke in favor of Ordinance No. 6651.
Kira Zylstra, 1415 N 97th St, Seattle
Ms. Zylstra stated she works for All Home of King County and she
is in favor of Ordinance No. 6652 with the suggested changes.
Pedlana Nouva, 6600, Seattle
Ms. Nouva stated the homeless issue is not a Hispanic issue. The
Hispanic community pays taxes without the same benefits. And she
feels the government has violated the human rights of the Hispanic
community.
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Megan Murphy, 1111 E Madison St, Seattle
Ms. Murphy spoke of immigration injustice.
Clara Flores, 747 37th St SE, Auburn
Ms. Flores spoke as a taxpayer that pays taxes and as an
undocumented worker who will not receive benefit from those
taxes.
Diego Izquierdo, 4040 Auburn Way S, Auburn
Mr. Izquierdo stated as a Junior City Councilmember he wants to
advise Council of what he sees from students at Auburn High
School. Students are afraid. He does not see the Ordinance as a
political statement but more as a way to help people feel protected.
Brian Rivera, 123 C St NW, Auburn
Mr. Rivera spoke in favor of Ordinance No. 6651.
Ana Lynn, 123 L Street NE, Auburn
Ms. Lynn thanked Council for their time and consideration on the
issue of Ordinance No. 6651.
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 payroll
vouchers in the approximate amount of $2.1 million and claims vouchers
in the amount of approximately $6.6 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 next Council Study
Session.
Councilmember Trout -Manuel, chair of the ad hoc committee on safe and
inclusive city stated there is a resolution and ordinance on the agenda for
Council consideration tonight.,
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
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committee is scheduled for June 5, 2017 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 May 1. 2017 Regular City Council Meeting
B. Claims Vouchers (Coleman)
Claim voucher numbers 443671 Through 443869 in the amount of
$6,582,490.93 and two wire transfers in the amount of $2911.34
and dated May 15th, 2017.
C. Payroll Vouchers (Coleman)
Payroll check numbers 537276 through 537310 in the amount of
$574,217.29, electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of
$1,512,084.91 fora grand total of $2,086,302.20 for the period
covering April 27, 2017 to May 10, 2017.
D. Public Works Project No. MS1610* (Snyder)
Award Small Works Contract No. 17-01, to A&D Quality
Construction Co., LLC on their low bid of $59,950.00 plus
Washington State sales tax of $5,995.00 for a total contract price of
$65,945,00 for Project No. MS1510, 104th Ave SE Building
Demolition
E. Public- Works Project No. CP1107* (Snyder)
Award Contract No. 17-09 to Award Construction, Inc. on their low
bid of $690,600.00 plus Washington State sales tax of $69,060.00
for a total contract price of $759,660.00 for Project No. CP1107,
Fulmer Well Field Improvement Project.
F. Public Works Project No: CP1511* (Snyder)
Award Contract No. 17-12, to Active Construction, Inc. on their low
bid of $1,479,675.54 plus Washington State sales tax of
$103,722.35 for a total price of $1,583,397.89 for Project No.
CP1511, M Street SE Improvements (3rd Street SE to East Main
St) project
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G. Public. Works_Proiect No. CP1523* (Snyder)
Award Contract No. 17-05 to CPM Development Corporation DBA
ICON Materials on their low bid of $827,290.25 for Project No.
CP1523, Lake Tapps Parkway Preservation Project
Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Trout -Manual
seconded approval of the Consent Agenda.
The consent agenda consist of minutes, claims and payroll
vouchers, and public works projects
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Safer Cities/Inclusive Cities* (Heid/Hinman)
ORDINANCE NO. 6651
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, adding a new Section 1.02.030 of the Auburn City
Code relating to the powers and duties of City officers and
employees, including the affirmation of the value of all auburn
residents
RESOLUTION NO. 5284
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
affirming of the value of all auburn residents
Mayor Backus reminded Council there was already a motion on the
floor from the previous meeting to approve Resolution No. 5284.
City Attorney Heid explained he recommended a resolution over an
ordinance due to the fact this only effects City of Auburn
employees and a resolution is the more appropriate document for
an employee policy.
Police Chief Lee explained that if there is a problem currently with
an employee breaking City policy the discipline structure is clear
and can be dealt with quickly. If the City adopts the proposed
ordinance then the violation would have to go through the court. He
believes this would take longer and not be as effective.
Mayor Backus explained the proposed ordinance is not a sanctuary
city ordinance or resolution.
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Councilmember Wagner stated he spoke in favor of an Ordinance
previously but because of the revisions to the proposed resolution
he is now in favor of a resolution.
MOTION PASSED 4-3
Deputy Mayor Wales, Councilmember Trout -Manual and
Councilmember Peloza voted no.
Councilmember Trout -Manual requested City Attorney Heid explain
why the ordinance is not preferable. City Attorney Heid stated the
City does not have an employee policy enacted by ordinance. The
ordinance would only affect City employees. Any alleged violation
would have to go through the court.
Mayor Backus explained the only difference is if an employee was
accused of a violation of the policy under the ordinance the issue
would have to have a court action.
Deputy Mayor Wales stated she feels the next step is for Council to
consider funding assistance for residents working on their
immigration status.
Councilmember Holman made a Point of Order. The Council was
having discussion. without a motion on the floor.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
X. ORDINANCES
A. Ordinance No. 6643* (Snyder)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, granting to MClmetro Access Transmission Services
Corp., D/B/A Verizon Access Transmission Services, a Delaware
Corporation, a franchise for telecommunications services
Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Baggett
seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 6643.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
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B. Ordinance No. 6652* (Heid/Hinman)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, creating a new Chapter 5.22.045 of the Auburn City
Code, related to the regulation of Fair Housing Practices
Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Holman
seconded to adopt Ordinance No. 6652.
Councilmember DaCorsi made a motion to amend Ordinance No.
6652, Section 1 to read as follows:
Section 1. New Section to City Code. A new Section
5.22.045 to the Auburn City Code, entitled "Additional rental
housing business license criteria for multi -family dwelling units," is
created to read as follows:
5.22.045 Additional rental housing business license criteria for
multi -family dwelling units.
In addition to the business license criteria set forth in section
5.20 2.040 of this chapter, rental housing businesses consisting of
multi -family dwelling units shall comply with the following license
requirements:
A. Property owners, property managers, landlords, and their
agents, who offer for rent or lease "multi -family dwelling units" as
defined in this section may not refuse to rent or lease a such a
dwelling unit to any residential tenant or prospective residential
tenant or otherwise discriminate or retaliate against any residential
tenant or prospective residential tenant solely on the basis that the
person proposes to pay a portion of the rent from a "source of
income" as defined in this section.
B. If property owners, property managers, landlords, and/or
their agents elect to use a rent to income ratio in the rent
calculation process any form of income, such as a rent voucher or
subsidy, shall be deducted. from the total monthly rent calculation
for meeting income criteria in. the rental screening process.
C. For the purposes hereof, the following definitions shall
apply:
1. "Multi -family dwelling units"
more separate housing units for
contained within one building or
complex.
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2. "Source of income" includes income derived from social
security, supplemental security .income, other retirement programs,
and any federal, state, local subsidy programs, including housing
assistance, public assistance, and general assistance programs.
D. The provisions of this section shall not apply if the
dwelling unit does not qualify for participation in the tenant's
"source of income" program. However, any property owner,
manager or agent that refuses to rent a dwelling unit to a person
based upon the proposed use of funds from a "source of income"
must notify that person in writing of the reasons why the dwelling
unit is ineligible for participation in the particular "source of income"
program. Refusal to allow a health and safety inspection of the
property by a public housing authority or subsidy program inspector
shall not be considered a legitimate basis for refusing to rent due to
program ineligibility.
E. The provisions of this section shall not apply where one
portion of a duplex unit is owner occupied.
Councilmember Holman seconded the motion to amend.
Councilmember Wagner asked if the proposed ordinance had been
commented on by the rental housing association. Councilmember
DaCorsi stated he has not spoken to them.
MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0
XI. MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
A. From the Council
Councilmember Holman stated May 15th is Police Officer Memorial
Day. He listed the officers that have died in the line of duty.
There were no other Council reports
B. From the Mayor
There was no report from the Mayor.
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XII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
adjourned at 10:04 p.m.
APPROVED THE 5th DAY OF June, 2017.
ANCY B I S, Mayor Shawn Campbell, Dep ty 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
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