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Home My WebLink About06-05-2017 AgendaWASHINGTON I. CALL TO ORDER CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JUNE 5, 2017 7:00 PM A. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Nancy Backus called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Auburn City Hall, 25 West. Main Street, 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 also 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 City Engineer Jacob Sweeting, Economic Development Manager Doug Lein, and City Clerk Danielle Daskam. II. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS A. Auburn Municipal Airport Appreciation Month Proclamation Mayor Backus read and presented a proclamation declaring June 2017 as Auburn Municipal Airport Appreciation Month to Community Development and Public Works Director Kevin Snyder. Director Snyder thanked Mayor Backus for the acknowledgement and thanked Finance Director Coleman for her prior thirteen years of management of the Auburn Municipal Airport. Page 1 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes June 5, 2017 B. Roger Thordarson Day of Remembrance Mayor Backus announced the passing of former Councilmember Roger Thordarson on May 27, 2017. Mayor Backus stated Roger Thordarson served his community with dedication and enthusiasm for many years in different roles. Roger Thordarson served on the City Council from 2004 through 2007, and served on numerous boards and commissions, locally and regionally, with a focus on transportation issues. Roger Thordarson was awarded the Hometown Hero Award on August 9, 2002. He served several years with the Auburn Optimists Club and many years on the Auburn Good OI' Days Committee. Mayor Backus read and presented a proclamation to Connie Henke, who represented the family. Mayor Backus proclaimed June 5, 2017 as Roger Thordarson Day of Remembrance. Connie Henke accepted the Mayor's Proclamation and reflected on Roger Thordarson's relationships with his family and with his community. A video of remembrance was played for the audience. III. APPOINTMENTS There was no appointment for Council consideration. IV. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS The proclamations indicated above were added to the agenda. V. CITIZEN INPUT, PUBLIC HEARINGS & CORRESPONDENCE 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 Mary Miller, 1802 1 St NE #B, Auburn Ms. Miller stated she uses a power wheelchair periodically. She reported that some of the sidewalks within about four blocks of where she lives are difficult to navigate with a wheelchair because of trees, shrubs or cars parked too close to the sidewalk. Mayor Backus requested Community Development and Public Works Page 2 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes June 5. 2017 Director Snyder obtain further information from Mr. Miller in order to address Ms. Miller's concerns. 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 and electronic deposits in the approximate amount of $2.3 million and claims vouchers and wire transfers in the amount of approximately $2.4 for the periods May 11 to May 31 and June 5, 2017, respectively. 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 committee, consisting of himself and Councilmembers Trout -Manuel and Peloza, met earlier this afternoon. The committee members reviewed comments made at the last study session and anticipate reporting to the Council at the June 12th study session. Deputy Mayor Wales reported the ad hoc committee on the $20.00 car license fee met this evening at 6:00. The committee is reviewing the funding needs for the City's arterial and collector roads. Deputy Mayor Wales indicated the committee meeting scheduled for June 19th is postponed until July 3, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. 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 15, 2017 Regular City Council Meeting B. Claims Vouchers Claims voucher numbers 443870 through 444118 in the amount of $1,391,786.34 and four wire transfers in the amount of $1,061,228.54 and dated June 5, 2017; and claims voucher number 427 in the amount of $371.58 and wired on May 11, 2017. C. Payroll Vouchers Payroll check numbers 537311 through 537337 in the amount of $715,721.52 and electronic deposit transmissions in the amount of Page 3 City of Auburn Council Meetinq Minutes June 5, 2017 $1,543,905.32 for a 'grand total of $2,259,626.84 for the period covering May 11, 2017 to May 31, 2017. D. Project No. CP1518 City Council to approve Final Pay Estimate No. 5 to Contract No. 15-19 in the amount of $0 and accept construction of Project No. CP1518, Auburn City Hall Council Remodel. Councilmember DaCorsi moved and Councilmember Baggett seconded to approve the Consent Agenda. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. IX. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. X. RESOLUTIONS A. Resolution No. 5298 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, waiving competitive bidding requirements for the procurement of pressure reducing valve stations associated with CP1617 Lea Hill Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) Stations Capital Project Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5298. In response to a question from Councilmember DaCorsi, Assistant City Engineer Sweeting responded that the majority of the City's 42 pressure reducing valve stations are manufactured by GC Systems. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 B. Resolution No. 5299 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, setting the time and date for a public hearing before the City Council on the 2018-2023 Transportation Improvement Plan Deputy Mayor Wales moved and Councilmember Holman seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5299. Page 4 City of Auburn Council Meeting Minutes June 5. 2017 MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7-0 XI. MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS A. From the Council Councilmember Peloza reported on his attendance at the Metropolitan Pollution Abatement Advisory Committee, where the Committee received a briefing on the recent flooding at the West Point Treatment Plant and the subsequent repairs to the treatment plant. Councilmember Baggett reported on his attendance at the Washington State Law Enforcement and Fire Fighters (LEOFF) Board Education Conference in Chelan. The conference covered such topics as safety in the home, elder and vulnerable adult abuse, hospice care, Medicare coverages, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, retirement options while safely aging at home, concussions, veterans benefits, and many other topics. Deputy Mayor Wales reported on her attendance at the Gildo Rey Multi -Cultural Festival and the opening of the Auburn International Farmers Market. Deputy Mayor Wales encouraged Councilmembers to attend the South Puget Sound Leadership Institute graduation on June 20th at the Chamber of Commerce. Councilmember Holman reported on his attendance at the Forensics Investigation Council meeting and the South Correctional Regional Entity (SCORE) Board meeting. Councilmember Holman noted the SCORE Jail is the only jail in Washington accredited by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs. Auburn's daily inmate population continues to run from the mid 50's to the low 60's at a cost of less than half of what the City could be paying for other alternatives. Councilmember Wagner reported he attended the Pierce County Regional Council meeting where discussion included the designation of "centers." Councilmember DaCorsi reported on his attendance at the King County Regional Transit Committee meeting where the Committee discussed the community connections program. Councilmember Page 5 City of Auburn Council Meetinq Minutes June 5, 2017 DaCorsi also reported on his attendance at the Affordable Housing Advisory Board meeting. B. From the Mayor Mayor Backus reported on recent activities, including the Livable City Project review with the University of Washington students, the swearing in of Auburn's newest police officer Devin Nelson, a special presentation of new jerseys to the Auburn Special. Olympics athletes at Troy Field, the Green River Veterans Coin Challenge Ceremony, Memorial Day Services at Mountain View Cemetery and Veterans Memorial Park, discussions on future regional economic development with former Governor Gregoire and other government and business leaders, Latino community meeting at Gildo Rey, the Multi -Cultural Festival at Gildo Rey Elementary School, a mayor's meeting in Roslyn conducted by United States Congressman Reichert for cities in his district, and the grand opening of the "Dream Center" business incubator at the Sound Transit Station. XII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m. APPROVED THE DAY OF JUNE, 2017. W4 NANCY US, Mayor Da 'elle 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. 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